XXXV No. 16

August 25, 2010

The Hardy

Heartline Dear Church family and friends,

We are approaching a very special day at Hardy.

On September 12th, we will celebrate our first year in

our new facility! On that Sunday we will dedicate our church cornerstone in a ceremony following a fel-

lowship meal. Then everyone is asked to celebrate with the youth as we dedicate our brand new Martha

Miller Youth building. It will be a special place for all our youth as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

The new facility will be dedicated to the glory of God, who has called us by His grace, to the honor of Je-

sus Christ, who loved us and gave Himself for us, to the praise of the Holy Spirit, who illumines and sanc-

tifies us. This facility will provide a place for teaching and guiding the young, and a place for them to

grow strong in the grace of Jesus Christ. The youth building was made possible because of the love and

generosity of Martha Miller. Martha has a vision for the youth, a vision that has become a reality. This

youth facility is named in her honor. We give God praise for the way He moved in the heart of Martha to

fund this endeavor. Many young lives will be blessed both now and in the future because of Martha's

generosity

In the love of Christ,

Rev. Garry Masterson

FROM MICAH

―I will praise You, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad

and rejoice in You.; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.‖ Psalm 9:1-2

Throughout the scripture we are called to praise our God. We are called to praise Him in many ways, with dancing,

with instruments, with all that we are, and especially with singing. Singing is such a beautiful way to express what

we are feeling inside in a way that mere words cannot fully capture. Why we sing and what we sing are so impor-

tant to our spiritual development. Since God desires to hear our voices lifted in praise to Him, we should oblige.

Let us sing loudly to our God and praise His name!

While many of us will sing robustly on Sundays and during the week in praise to God, sadly many of us never con-

sider what we are actually singing. When was the last time you read the words to a hymn and meditated on its true

meaning? Many of the hymns we sing are now sung almost automatically because we have sung them so many

times over the years. We do a disservice to our Lord Jesus and to the hymn writers when we dismiss the words

and just sing a melody line without ever considering what the words we sing actually mean.

So, I want to encourage you to change two habits: First, sing out loud and strong and joyfully to God no matter

what style of music is being sung; and Second, think about what you are singing and let it seep into your heart.

You’ll be glad you did, and so will our gracious Father.

We’re the church

with a warm heart

WE UPHOLD OUR VOWS

By Our Prayers: All Hardy homebound members, all nursing home residents, all our brave service men & women & their families, Billie Davis, Buddy Nettles, Emily Coulter, Delphia Seitz, Sara Vickers, Lil Miller, Jean Godfrey, Kathleen Flournoy, Johnie Butler, Martha Miller, Jeannie Fedric. For more details go to www.hardyumc.org and click on Prayer.

SYMPATHY is extended to Peggy Harris and her family in the death of her husband, John on Aug. 15th. Please keep this family in your prayers.

By Our Presence: Month ending August 29, 2010 Sunday School 183 (monthly Morning Worship 226 average) Evening Worship 44

By Our Gifts: Month ending August 29, 2010 2010 Budget Received in August Received to date 434,061 31, 493 285,493

Apportionments Paid to Date Balance 52,642 42, 642 10,000

Hardy Memorial United Methodist

Church Texarkana, Texas

Phone: 903-793-1116 Fax - 903-793-6663

Rev. Garry Masterson Pastor

Home: (903) 794-7746 Cell: (713) 906-2537

gmasterson@hardyumc.org

Mary Lou Thornton Director of Education

mlthornton@hardyumc.org

Jennie Fedric Administrative Assistant jfedric@hardyumc.org

Mary Ann Resecker Financial Secretary

mresecker@hardyumc.org

Micah McBay Director of Music Ministries

Micah.mcbay@txkisd.net

Dee Dee Williams Director of Youth Ministries dwilliams@hardyumc.org

Sharma Castillo Director of Children’s Ministries

scastillo@hardyumc.org

David Favors Director of Maintenance

903-556-3372

Sue Jones Nursery Director

903-838-4665

USHERS John Resecker, Jason Yost, Joe May, Larry Rose, Randy Moore, Greg Phillips, John Quinn & Herman Gilliam

CHILDREN’S CHURCH Sept. 5—Bonnie Miller Sept. 12—Dee Dee Williams Sept. 19—Sharma Castillo Sept. 26—Makki Currie

Welcome, New Members We would like to extend a warm “Hardy“ welcome to our newest mem-bers, Stan & Jan Adams and Alice Waller, who united with our “Family of Faith” recently. Stan, Jan & Alice come to us from another denomi-nation. We are excited to welcome them as our newest members. Please add them to your directory. Stan & Jan Adams Alice Waller

6203 Turtle Creek Dr., 212 Woodmont Texarkana, TX 75503 Wake Village, TX 75501

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER AT HARDY We’re back, and you will definitely want to be a part! All you have to do is make a reservation to enjoy the

delicious food prepared by Master Chef Sonny McBay. You will marvel at the low price: $3 for children;

$5 for adults; $15 per family unit. Come any time between 5:00-6:30pm. If you know you will be a regu-

lar, you may request to be placed on a ―Standing Reservation‖ list, eliminating having to respond weekly,

or you may register to eat on a weekly basis. If you choose to be on the standing reservation list, our

only request is that you let the church office know if you can’t make a particular Wednesday night. Make

your plans to join us!

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ON SUNDAY EVENING: PRAYER BAND AT 5:30PM; PRAISE AND WORSHIP

SERVICE AT 6:00PM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

* The choir is busy practicing again at 7:00 on Wednesday nights. If you would

like to join us for the Christmas music only, please come at 7:00 and you will

be released by 7:30 at the latest.

* We need new folks in the Chancel Choir! We need you! What a great group of

people we already have in choir…and they are waiting for YOU to join them! Choir starts at 7:00 on Wednes-

day nights…so come join us!

* If you are interested in being a part of the worship ministries here at Hardy, please let the office or Micah

know. We would love to see dance, drama, puppets, kids, teens, and all sorts of things added to our wor-

ship times but we need help to do it! We need you!

MISSION MOMENT As part of our outreach here at Hardy, our congregation collects supplies for the Child Protective Ser-

vice’s RAINBOW ROOM. These items help the CPS caseworkers meet the critical needs of abused

and neglected children in our town. Collection bins are located at each of the side entrances by the

balcony staircase.

For the rest of August, and early September please help us collect school supplies for the children.

For the months of September and October, we want to help ―Share the Warmth‖ by collecting clothing and acces-

sories for cooler weather. This would include gloves, socks, windbreakers, underwear, sweaters, etc.

SAGER-BROWN MISSION TRIP Hardy has reserved four spots at UMCOR Sager-Brown for December 5 – 10, 2010. This is a wonderful mission

opportunity for any adult to work in the UMCOR warehouse preparing relief supplies for distribution around the

world. There is also opportunity for outreach in the Baldwin community. If you are interested, a deposit of $20 will

reserve your spot. The balance of $185 will be due one-half on October 1 and the remainder paid by December 5.

Lodging and most meals are included in the cost. Please prayerfully consider giving of your time to help those less

fortunate and you will indeed receive a blessing in return. There will also be a trip to Sager-Brown in May, 2011,

with exact dates to be determined later. Deposits of $20 can reserve your spot on this trip.

UMCOR School Bags for the Needy Hardy’s Mission Committee is in search of seamstresses who would like to make school bags for UMCOR Sager-

Brown. These bags will be filled with school supplies and distributed to needy areas overseas. Whether you can

sew or not, there is a job for you. Contact Joyce Bell, Carolyn Fant or the church office if you are interested in this

opportunity to serve.

HARDY HEROES CALLED TO THE FRONT LINES! We are accustomed to waiting for things. We wait in checkout lines at stores. We wait for the next available repre-

sentative to assist our phone call. Our anxiety and frustrations with these situations does not compare to that of

those who are waiting for a much needed blood product. Almost 60 percent of the population is eligible to donate

blood; only 5 percent actually do. It is up to donors to make sure that those needed products are always available

to hospital patients in need. Will you save three lives on September 26th? It could be your own life you are saving.

Blood Drive +++ September 26th +++ 8:30am – 1:00pm +++ Goal 25+ units saving up to 75 lives!!!!

UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES As we all know, spiritual growth is essential in a Christian’s life. For a real blessing, please consider registering for

one or more of the upcoming studies being offered. Because all the studies except ―Sermon Talk Bank‖ require

ordering materials, you are encouraged to register in the church foyer or online as soon as possible.

STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES WOMENS BIBLE STUDY ENTITLED ―FRAPPE WITH PHILIPPIANS‖

BEGINNING SEPT. 12 AT 4:00PM BEGINNING SEPT. 12 AT 4:00PM

LED BY LISA MCBAY LED BY CINDY MASTERSON

COST FOR MATERIALS $10 COST FOR MATERIALS $12

―IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER, ―SERMON TALK BACK‖

YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT‖ BEGINNING SEPT. 8 AT 6:00PM

BEGINNING SEPT. 8 AT 6:00PM LED BY GARRY MASTERSON AND MICAH MCBAY

LED BY JERRY BLACK SINCE THIS CLASS IS ONGOING AND NO MATERIALS WILL BE

COST FOR MATERIALS $10 ORDERED, REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED

We’re on the web:

www.hardyumc.org

“We’re The Church With The Warm Heart”

Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church

6203 N. Kings Hwy.

Texarkana, Texas 75503

Phone No. (903) 793-1116 Return Service Requested

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TEXARKANA, TX

A CELEBRATION IS PLANNED, AND YOU ARE

INVITED!

PLEASE JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 12 AS WE CELE-

BRATE OUR FIRST FULL YEAR IN OUR NEW

CHURCH HOME!

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND MORNING WORSHIP

SALAD LUNCHEON (BRING A FAVORITE SALAD TO

SHARE. SANDWICHES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE KIDS.)

DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH CORNERSTONE AFTER LUNCH

DEDICATION OF THE NEW MARTHA MILLER YOUTH FACILITY WITH THE YOUTH HOSTING A TOUR OF

THE FACILITY. ICE CREAM AND CAKE WILL BE SERVED BY THE YOUTH.

MARK SEPTEMBER 12 ON YOUR CALENDAR,

AND MAKE YOUR PLANS TO JOIN US!

New Horizons Fun time for over 55ers

Devotional—Cindy Masterson Sandwiches— Betty Evans & Jean Fountain Each person should bring a salad, veggie or dessert of your choice. This group will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm on September 27th. BINGO is played every month.

Hardy Dinner Club

All members and friends of Hardy are welcome! This group meets every month at a different restaurant. This month:

Saturday, September 18th at 5:30pm TaMolly’s on St. Michael Dr.

Altar Rail Offering for

September — Compassion Fund

Sept. 1—Ashley Marlowe Sept. 2—Tom Gray Sept. 3—Jerry Black Sept. 4—Joe & Robin Christen Sept. 6—Mack & Jane Walker Sept. 7—Greg Phillips Sept. 8—Barbara Buffington Mary Guillory Larry & Cindy Quick Sept. 9—Herman Coleson Kenneth Swanger Sept. 10—Diane Hill Tom & Beverly Gray Sept. 11—Jonathan Coleson Quata Gilliam Harold West Sept. 12—Jason Spradlin Bob & Merle Bowden Sept. 13—Samantha Knowles Sept. 15—Elaine Merrell Alexis Bell Sept. 18—Lynda Poore Delphia Seitz Sept. 19—Judy Westerman

Caden Vo

Sept. 20—Betty Burnett Jane Bouterse Kearston Carroll Dianne Bagley Tom Quinn Sept. 21—Cole Christen Katie Clark Sept. 23—Flo Nettles Matthew Miller Sept. 24—Monica Melton Sept. 25—Sue Harvey Sept. 26—Margaret Beebe Reggie Windham Kylie McIntosh Rita Westbrook Sept. 27—Wilma Watson James Miller Michael Reed John Quinn Paula Watson Sept. 28— Phyllis Jackson Sept. 29—James Bell Sept. 30—Pauline Rentfro Lucille Collins

A LITTLE HELP NEEDED! Even as children, we didn’t like to help clean the kitchen, right? BUT, Sonny is cooking every Wednesday with the

help of a few volunteers. WHAT WE NEED ARE A FEW WILLING SOULS TO HELP CLEAN UP THE KITCHEN – USU-

ALLY TAKING ONLY ABOUT 30 MINUTES!

If you ―feel your heart strangely warmed‖ at this request, just let Mary Lou know. Thanks in advance!

JOIN US FOR WEDNESDAY DINNER—MENUS Sept. 1: Chopped steak, baked potato, whole kernel corn, yeast rolls, banana pudding

Sept. 8: Stacked enchiladas, guacamole/chips/salsa, beans, pecan pie

Sept. 15: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, French bread, cheesecake

Sept. 22: Crusty chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, English peas, bread, pecan pie

HARDY EMMAUS GATHERING If you have attended the ―Walk to Em-

maus‖, please plan to join us on September

28, 2010, at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

for our first Hardy ―Gathering‖. A potluck

dinner will be followed by worship through

music, testimony and communion. Don’t

forget to bring your Emmaus booklet. (Note

that for this time, we have not invited other

churches, but plan to do so after the first of

the year.) If you have any questions,

please contact Jane Walker (903-838-4393

or walk205@aol.com) or Ann Felling (903-

838-3738.) DeColores

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LAY

SPEAKER? Information is now available for the upcom-

ing Lay Speaker School which is scheduled

for two consecutive Saturdays in October.

(October 23 and October 30) This training

will take place at Tapp United Methodist

Church in New Boston from 9:00am until

4:00pm.

This opportunity is available for current lo-

cal church lay speakers, certified lay speak-

ers and anyone who might be interested in

this ministry. You can learn more by con-

tacting Mary Lou in the church office.

Children’s Ministry We’re Having BIG Adventures at Hardy!

Want to be a part? Believe it or not, it is almost time to start back with our after-school program! Beginning on September 8 at 3:15, you will note a few changes. One big change is that Sue Jones will be doing a program for our three and four year olds. At 5:15 we will all eat dinner together. Dinner will be followed by children’s choir. Parents, please pick up your children from the choir room at 6:30pm, and Please make sure you register your child before September 8th. Registration forms can be found online or in your child’s Sunday School room.

BIG SCHEDULE— 3:15—Snacks 4:40—Group A– Bells 3:30—Homework, Tutoring Group B—Missions/Puppets 3:45—Outside Play Group C—Crafts 4:00—Bible Time 5‖00—Group A—Crafts 4:20—Group A—Missions/Puppets Group B—Bells Group B—Crafts Group C—Missions/Puppets Group C—Bells 5:20—Supper or home or choir IMPORTANT MEETING: All of you who are helping with BIG this year will meet on

IF YOU BUILD IT, THE CHILDREN WILL COME!

We are beginning to put the pieces together to build a new playground for the

children of Hardy. The Faith Seekers Class is selling Butter Braid Bread to

help raise money for the playground. If you would like to purchase some

bread, please see someone from the Faith Seekers Class. We are also still tak-

ing donations towards the playground. If you would like to make a donation,

please memo it to the playground. Each time we raise $2,000.00 we will dis-

play a piece of the puzzle. Please be in prayer as we begin to reach out to the

children in the community. Our children are the future!

Acolyte training will be held on Sunday, September 19th after morning worship. Lunch

will be provided. This is for all children who are in the 3rd—5th grades. Please make

plans to attend. For information contact Sharma Castillo or Lisa McPherson.

HAVIN’ FUN AT JUMPIN’ APES

Memorial/Honorarium Contributions Please remember the compassion Fund when recognizing a loved one through contributions in their memory or honor. This fund is used to purchase food for family meals when a member of Hardy has experienced a death in their family. It also goes to help families or individuals who are going through a tough time financially.

Youth Group Meeting Time

Starting September 8th, the youth will begin having our weekly ―youth time‖ on Wednesday night. All are encouraged to enjoy the meal in the fellowship hall, then on to the new Youth Building for our youth time devotional. Activities will be planned between 5:30 – 8:00pm each Wednesday. We will still have an occasional ―fun‖ activity once a month on the weekends, so keep watching the newsletters, emails and parent meetings!

Youth Parent Meeting Next Youth Parent Meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 5th at 5pm in the Youth Building. Bring your calendars!

Martha Miller Youth Facility Dedication

Ski Trip Anyone??? We are looking at a group ski trip. Not just youth, not just Hardy Members, not even just good skiers! August 29th we will have an informational meeting to discuss dollars and destinations. Meeting in the Youth Building directly after the potluck dinner. Deadline to join the group is September 5th. Youth Fun Day Sunday, September 19th, we will have a bowling fun day. Meet at the church at 3pm for bowling at Holiday Bowl. Bring $11 for games and shoe rental. We’ll be back to the church by 5:30, just in time for the evening service.

You are cordially invited to attend the dedication and rib-bon cutting ceremony of the Martha Miller Youth Building.

Festivities will be Sunday, September 12th after the lunch-eon & cornerstone dedication.

Youth Balcony Offering Ushers Sept. 5th—Hanna Pate & Sydnee Russ Sept. 12th—Alex Quinn & Emilee Carroll Sept. 19th—Meaghan McBay & Kristin McCasland Sept, 26th—Leighton Weber & Gunner Gilbert

Youth Children’s Church Helper Sept. 5th—Laura Miller & Conner Patterson Sept. 12th—Morgan Williams & Sydnee Russ Sept. 19th—Hailey Woods & Alex McBay Sept. 26th—Jenni DeBie & Marshall McPherson