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October The
Hardy
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We’re the Church with a Warm Heart
The other day I came upon an older gentleman walking along the side of the road and I won-
dered to myself, “I wonder where he’s headed?”
I started to imagine where in the world he could be walking to on such a hot day. Was his
journey for a half gallon of milk at the grocery store? If so, was he expecting to carry it all the
way back by himself? Maybe the unemployment office? I wondered if he could find work at
his age. Was he coming home or on his way to something important?
There are so many possibilities for just one man’s story. I have often wondered what Jesus thought as he stood in the middle of Peter’s boat and looked up at the crowd on the lakeshore.
So often when we see ourselves standing before Christ we think of our final judgement or the things that we should or could have done better... but as we have studied the disciples we have
found that Jesus does something much more than stand in judgement. Christ calls us to live a life full of possibilities.
Over the last few weeks we have looked at the lives of a man who denied Christ, of one disciple
who was so quiet, most of us didn’t even know his name. Then there was a bold disciple who
walked with Jesus for years but even at the last moment he still didn’t really get what Jesus was really teaching. Yet Christ called all of these flawed people because I believe that when he
looked at their lives he looked past the mistakes and the rough spots to see the possibilities of what the Spirit could do through them.
Our Christian life is like that random gentleman’s journey down the side of the road. It could
easily be filled with hardship, mistakes, or any number of woes, but it could also be a life in which the Son of God sees possibilities for what the Spirit can do through us.
Our friend on the road could have been walking to the Salvation army to serve soup, or to help
his sister with a home project she cannot do herself, or to give a bible study at his local church. His journey could have been leading him to all kinds of roads of building God’s kingdom. The
question today friends, “Where is God leading you down the road?”
Grace and Peace,
Preston
WE UPHOLD OUR VOWS
By Our Prayers: All Hardy homebound members, all nursing home residents,
all our brave service men & women & their families, Buddy Nettles, Delphia &
Shelby Seitz, Lil Miller, Kathleen Flournoy, Sonny Westerman, Alta Hirsch,
Meredith & Ethel Edwards, Raimon Swanger, Fran Keasler, Margaret Beebe,
Mary & Johnie Butler, Tom Gray, Dianne Good, Paul & Mary Coen, Mickey
Spencer, Virginia Kolac, Kathy Walker, Martha Fant, George Terry, Bobbie
Chambers, Bonnie Joyner, Marjorie Brumfiel, and JoAnn Griffin. For more de-
tails go to www.hardyumc.org and click on “Prayer”.
By Our Presence:
Through Sunday September 23
Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23
Sunday School 194 222 232 220
Sunday Worship 415 316 314 327
By Our Gifts: Through September 23, 2012
2012 Budget Received through Sept. 23rd Received to date $472,093 $38,580 $383,394
Apportionments Paid to Date Balance
$68,095 $59,010 $9,085
Hardy Memorial United Methodist
Church Texarkana, Texas
Phone: 903-793-1116 Fax - 903-793-6663
Staff
Rev. Preston Greenwaldt Pastor
Home: (903) 794-7746 Cell: (713) 857-6245
Mary Lou Thornton Director of Education
Pam Akin Church Secretary
Mary Ann Resecker Financial Secretary
Micah McBay Director of Music Ministries
Makki Currie Director of Children’s Ministries
Dee Dee Williams Director of Youth Ministries
Brooke Bender Assistant Youth Director [email protected]
David Favors
Director of Maintenance
Sue Jones Nursery Director
903-838-4665
Sonny McBay Director of Kitchen Ministries
ACOLYTES
October 7th — Aaron Denby / Spencer Richardson
October 14th — Miles McBay / Peyton Stringer
October 21st — Kaela Phillips / Hannah Rollins
October 28th — Gillian Knowles / Brenna Bender
OCTOBER
USHERS
Steve Hackett, Chuck Chambers, Joe Bell, Bob Weber, Ken Markham,
Chris Carroll, Mike Whitehurst, and Greg Smith
Youth Group
Will be selling
“Mixed Bag Designs”
again this October!
Trunk-or-Treat 6:00—8:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 31st.
Youth will be running games and helping set up
cars to trunk-or-treat at.
Invite your friends.
Junior High “EDGE” Youth trip to Corn Maze in Shreveport – October 7th
High School Youth – District Youth Rally in Gilmer, TX— Sunday October 14th
Hardy 5K – Saturday, Oct. 27th. Come run for a good cause.
Youth Band Practice — Every Sunday 3:30—4:30 pm
If you are not receiving a youth weekly email, please let Dee Dee know! Call the
church office, send an email, text message, or slip her a note in church! Don’t
Coming Attractions: November 7th the youth group will take over
Wednesday Night Dinner at Hardy.
For this evening only.
We will be serving Taco Soup in the Foyer –
same times, same price.
Youth Share Holder Luncheon Everyone who helped make our summer mission trips possible is invited to join the Youth for
lunch on Sunday, September 30th. Youth will be talking about our summer adventures.
Eagle Scout Request
Dear Hardy Members:
I am currently beginning my Eagle Scout project, and I will be working with the First Tee of
Texarkana. This is a non-profit organization that helps young people by “providing educational pro-
grams that build character, instill values, and promote healthy choices while teaching golf”. First
Tee operates at New Haven golf course in Texarkana, AR. I will be constructing three water cooler
houses that will be placed in tee boxes at the course. In addition to building these, I will also be col-
lecting gently used golf clubs, bags, and balls to donate to the participants. As part of my project, I
will be cleaning the clubs and bags to prepare them for the participants to use.
If you would like to donate any of these items to the kids at First Tee, I will be glad to come and pick
them up from you. Please call me at(903)-832-7524 and leave a message. In advance, thanks for
your support of this project and Hardy Scout Troop 13.
Sincerely
Conner Patterson
In Colossians 1:15-18 we find the following truth from God’s word, “He is the image of the invisible
God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him
and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body,
the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might
have the supremacy.”
Paul here is talking about Jesus, the creator of the universe. In Jesus all things are held together and
it is through him that all things were made. What an amazing truth this is! When we go through diffi-
cult situations or face things that seem beyond us, it is important for us to remember who is in control.
During this political season when we will be bombarded with messages from both sides telling us how
historic and important this election is, let us remember that ultimately Jesus is in control and that He
sets up “thrones…powers…rulers…authorities”. It should be a great comfort to us to know that, regard-
less of how we perceive things, Jesus is the head of all things and will hold all things together until his
glorious return. Praise the Lord that we have confidence in Jesus
Musings From Micah
The Jesus Boat
The “Jesus Boat” in the sanctuary is on loan from McKinney
Ray Akin. This boat was built for Homer Scott by a Mr. McCurry
some time in the late 1920’s. a second one like it was built for
Floyd Scott. In the early 1930’s , this boat was used by one of
McKinney’s neighbors to ferry him and his younger sister, Des-
demona, across the flooded Red River bottoms to ?Tan Yard
Bridge so that they could get to Pleasant Grove Elementary
School. That same neighbor would be back at the bridge to
pick them up after school and row them home.
A few years ago, Homer Scott’s son, Albert, offered the
boat to McKinney. Of course, he accepted and it has been
stored in his barn ever since.
We appreciate McKinney for preserving this part the his-
tory of our area and allowing us to use it during our study of
“Twelve Ordinary Men”.
MENU
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR
There’s a place for everyone at Hardy on Wednesday nights.
4:45-6:00pm Wednesday Dinner
6:00-7:00pm BIG and Club N-Btween for children ages 4 yrs.- 5th grade
6:00-8:00pm Jr. and Sr. High Youth activities
6:00-7:00pm Adult Bible Study
7:00-8:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsals
Nursery and younger child care available
THE CHEF IS IN THE KITCHEN.
No need to plan a menu and get in the kitchen on Wednesday nights. Dinner will be served at Hardy.
What do you need to do? Just make a reservation. You may register for a standing reservation with no
worry to contact us each week. Just let us know when you are not coming. Don’t want to plan that far
ahead? You are also able to make reservations weekly. The main thing: PLEASE LET US KNOW
WHETHER TO RESERVE YOU A PLACE OR CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION.
Make reservations by noting on the Sunday bulletin insert each week or by calling the church office
903-793-1116. Please let us know by Tuesday noon in order for Chef Sonny to know how to shop.
BUTTER BRAID BREAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Faith Seekers Class is once again taking orders for Butter Braid Bread, which has been a very
successful project in the past. Proceeds will be directed to the Building Fund at Hardy.
Please stop by the Fellowship Hall on October 7 from 9:00 – 9:45am for a “tasting” and an oppor-
tunity to order.
October 3rd: Stacked enchiladas, chips –n– salsa, guacamole, and lemon pie.
October 10th: Chicken spaghetti, whole kernel corn, salad bar, and carrot cake.
October 17th: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, and blonde brownies.
October 24th: Turkey & dressing, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, salad bar,
yeast rolls and pumpkin pie.
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“We’re The Church With The Warm Heart” Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church
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Texarkana, Texas 75503
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The Power of a Simple Gift
Hardy’s Mission Team is partnering with a group endeavor called “Operation Christmas Child.” Through this
project millions of children in over 100 countries will experience the joy of
Christmasand hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our gifts can make an eternal difference.
TO BEGIN, ALL YOU NEED IS A SHOE BOX which will be made available through the Operation Christmas
Child international relief group!
THEN, you will determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl and the
child’s age category: 2-4; 5-9; or 10-14.
NEXT, fill with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Suggestions include a few school sup-
plies; a small toy like a jump rope, a small car, a doll; hygiene gifts like a toothbrush, bar soap, wash-
cloth; other items like socks or a ball cap.
A personal note to the child or a photo of your family is also nice.
FINALLY, include a small financial donation to help cover shipping.
Consider making this a family affair. Let your children help to fill the box.
The drive will begin October 21st the during morning worship on November 18, families will have an oppor-
tunity to bring their shoe box to the altar to be blessed by Pastor Preston.
What a wonderful way to help instill the joy of giving to our children!
Hardy Happenings
In Memory of:
Westy Norwood
Service Class
Ennis Phillips
Carlos & Sue Harvey
Sonny & Judy Westerman
Tom & Patti Pierce
Jerry & Jennifer Black
Mike & Patty Whitehurst
Roy & Carolyn Folse
Diana Wood
Richard & Pat Reynolds
Friendship Class
Isaiah Wilbanks
Doug & Mary Ann Jordan
Betty (May) Smith
Betty Head
Hartwell Black
Carlos & Sue Harvey
Nell Miller
Jerry & Jennifer Black
In Honor of:
Jean Fountain
Betty Evans
Ed & Dottie Miller
Carol & Barbara Means
Bobby Sue Tyler
Carol & Barbara Means
Willie Bonham
Flora Quinn
Kristi McCasland
Friendship & Wesleyan Class
New Horizons
October 29th 12:30 pm
New Horizons will have a Pot Luck Lunch in the Fellowship Hall, followed with Bingo.
We welcome anyone 55 or older.
Hope you will come join in the fun and fellowship.
HARDY 5K RUN/WALK Last year’s inaugural event was successful and fun! Are you ready to put on your
sneakers for another try at it? Please make plans to participate in the 2012 5K at
Hardy, and encourage others to participate!
Help us get the word out!
October 27
Starting at 9:00am
Age groups, male and female:
19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 +
Don’t want to participatein the actual event?
Help us as a volunteer or a cheerleader!
This year’s event will support Hardy’s outreach to the Salvation Army. More infor-
mation and registration forms are available online at www.signmeup.com and at
the church office.
“THAT’S DINNERTAINMENT” IS BACK!
The McBay Family Singers are back at it again! On October 20th
Hardy members, friends and neighbors are invited to dinner and music.
If you enjoy patting your feet, you will love the music which will
include songs from the movie soundtrack “O Brother Where Art Thou.”
The evening’s “dinnertainment” will take place in the Fellowship
Hall, and there will be limited seating, so you will not want to wait
around to make your reservations. Contact the church office to get your
name on the list.
Doug & Mary Ann Jordan & Ashley
6627 Lakeridge Dr.
Texarkana, Tx. 75503
903-223-8791
Brian, ToniAn, & Arianna Tyl
422 CR. 1214
Texarkana , Texas 75501
903-671-7424
Welcoming the Hardy Family
New Members
Big and Club-N-Btween
Wednesday Night Fun!
Come join us Wednesday evenings. Big and Club-N-Btween meet at 6:00 following the dinner. Both
classes are continuing a study about Jesus and what it was like to live back in bible times.
BIG is for ages 4 through 2nd grade. They meet in the 1st-2nd grade classroom.
Club-N-Btween is for 3rd grade through 5th grade. They meet in the 4th-5th grade classroom.
It's not too late to join us!
KID’S PAGE
Food
Candy
Fun Fun
Lots of Treats
Candy
Trunk or Treat
OCTOBER 31ST
5:00 — 7:30 PM
Food, Games, & Candy!
Let’s get creative. We will have a contest to see who
has the best decorated trunk.
Games
Children's Choir Children's Choir meets Sunday evenings at 5:00 in the K-1st classroom. This is for children ages 4 through 5th
grade. You don't want to miss this exciting opportunity for your child to be a part of our Christmas musical.
Texarkana Parents’ Group Texarkana Parents’ Group is a play group for all children to Kindergarten age (during holidays, older children are welcome too).
We meet on Monday and Friday of each week at 10.30am. For the location of the next play date or more information call
Zoe Nakashian at (585)-461-4792 or e-mail Zoe at [email protected]. or you can also find us on “Facebook”.
Hope to hear from you soon. We have a great time!!
“Turkey Dinner” Get ready - It’s Turkey Dinner time again!!
Thursday, November 8 the UMW (with the help of UMM) will serve our annual turkey dinner and all
the trimmings. Tickets for either dine-in or take-out are available from the UMW or the church
office. In addition, the Bake Shop will be open to offer delicious goodies of all sorts. Proceeds from
both these efforts will benefit missions.
You don’t have to be a member of the UMW or UMM to join in the fun of work and fellowship for a
good cause. On Tuesday the 6th we’ll roast turkeys all day at the church; Wednesday we chop and
dice from 8:00 AM until noon; Thursday we start at 8:00 AM and work until “whenever”. If you
would like to help, just contact Ladelle Ivey, Joyce Bell, Beth Melton, Jane Walker or the church
office. There will be lots of good eatin’ going on!
UNITED METHODIST MEN LUNCHEON ON OCTOBER 14
Got your attention? All who have enjoyed the UMM’s chicken spaghetti in the past know we
are in for a treat! The purpose of the luncheon is two-fold: Makes chicken broth available for
the preparation of the United Methodist Women’s Turkey Dinner which is scheduled for
November 8. Financial proceeds go for the digging of a water well on our campus.
MAKE PLANS TO HAVE LUNCH WITH US AFTER MORNING WORSHIP ON THE 14TH!
Celebration Women’s Ministry
Saturday October 6th
2:00—4:00 pm
“Modeling the Message”
Guest speaker Rev. Michelle R Hall,
who serves as the Chaplain for Wiley College.
Music by “The Millwood Sisters”
Child care available with RSVP
(903) 838-3507