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Acorn News
Contact Information
Senior Pastor……………..Allen Grant
Associate Pastor….Owen McKnight
972.617.9100
www.fumcro.org
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Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend: June 1—9:45 AM 2014 Gradua�ng Seniors’ Breakfast
June 1—10:50 AM Worship Service—High School Seniors honored
June 1—Youth fundraiser lunch “to go picnic lunch”
June 8—Dedica�on of Summer Missionaries
June 8-11—CTC Annual Conference
June 15—Father’s Day—UMM Leading both services
June 15-22—Senior High mission trip to Mississippi
June 22—Commissioning of Stephen Ministers
June 27—7:00PM-Midnight Ladies’ Lock-In
June 29—5th Sunday Potluck Lunch & Missionary Sunday
July 13-18—Junior High mission trip to East Texas
July 20-24—Vaca�on Bible School
June 2014
Don’t forget to bring Oatmeal to support North Ellis County
Outreach. Our church is one of many in the community that
partners with NECO to support families in the 75154 zip code
who need extra assistance. We have agreed to provide them
with the oatmeal they need each month. NECO has asked that
we bring either boxes of individually packaged oatmeal or
“regular” sized canisters of oats. They are not allowed to divide the “industrial”
sized boxes from Sam’s or Costco into smaller units, so a regular sized package is
be�er. Thank you so much for your caring hearts to provide for the people of our
own community.
Food and Paper Product Needs for
Mission Trips
100 individual pack-ages of chips 100 individual pack-ages of cookies 225 three compart-ment Styrofoam plates 100 small Styrofoam bowls 10 boxes of cereal
School is almost out and our youth are
very excited about our upcoming mis-
sion trips. How can you help? Most
importantly, be in prayer for staff and
lay leadership—that they will be a light
to the world and an example of Christ in
all ways to the youth that will be going
on these two trips. Pray also for safety
of all involved, both youth and adults.
Pray for God to move in the hearts of
men, women, and youth as they work
side by side to accomplish God’s mis-
sion—God’s work on these trips. Another important way to be involved is to
lend your tools to the youth for use on the trips. There is a list of tools needed
included in this newsle�er, as well as lists you can pick up at the church. We
are also asking this year for dona�ons of food items and paper goods to help
the mission trip food budget stretch a li�le bit. You will also find a list of items
that you can donate included in this newsle�er. If you would be willing to do-
nate any of the food/paper items, please call Owen at the church office or bring
your items to church and put them in the youth room. Thanks so much for your
help in making our youth mission trips a huge success.
June 15-22 Sr. High Mission Trip July 13-18 Jr. High Mission Trip
A�en�on Senior High Missionaries: We will pack the trailers on Saturday June 14 at 9 am. Please bring all luggage, bedding, tools, and any other materials to the church for loading. Missionaries pull out at 8:30 on Sunday morning June 15 and can bring a back pack and pillow in the vans.
Pastor’s Corner
Youth Happenings
Good a�ernoon,
Last year, our Wednesday Bible studies went through
the books of Ezra and Nehemiah which are about God
leading the people back from exile to
the promised land so that they could rebuild. A�er
being led by Moses and Joshua to this land of milk and
honey, the people began to stray away and so another
na�on conquered them and held them cap�ve for 70
years. When Nehemiah was s�ll the cup bearer to the
new king, he heard about the problems that the
people of Jerusalem had been experiencing. Here is
what he said: "When I heard these things, I sat down
and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and
prayed before the God of heaven." Nehemiah 1:4
Nehemiah was greatly disturbed because the people
of his homeland were suffering. Things were out of
alignment. So with the king's blessing he led a group
of people back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city. Once
he led the people to a right way of living and working
the city was rebuilt.
Some�me ago, I experienced back and neck pain.
Going to the regular doctor wasn't working so I tried a
chiropractor who said that my spine was out of align-
ment. My car too has experienced alignment prob-
lems. And the miracle was that once my body was in
alignment my pain disappeared. Once my car was
aligned, my �res rode be�er and lasted
longer. Apparently alignment helps.
Have you ever experienced a �me of being out of
alignment? Things weren't going just right and you
were in some spiritual pain? I suggest that spiritual
alignment needs the care of Dr. Jesus. Okay, sounds
like a pastor doesn't it? But he does work on our
alignment problems.
Nehemiah con�nued to pray. To go deeper read
Nehemiah 1: 5-6 and then Psalm 119: 57-64. Nehemi-
ah confessed his sins to God and asked for help as he
re-commi�ed his life to the Lord.
Psalm 121 is another Psalm that can help on your
alignment journey. If you want to discuss it, then
come on by this Sunday and every Sunday as we
explore the meaning of the scriptures. All are wel-
come and this week we get the honor of coming to
Christ's table for a celebra�on meal.
See ya! Pastor Allen
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Laugh and Learn Preschool
May 21 was our last day of
class for the 2013-2014 school
year at Laugh and Learn Pre-
school. We had a great end of
the year program that evening
with close to 40 li�le ones
singing, dancing, and praising
Jesus. We even got the fami-
lies up singing and dancing with us for one silly song! We ended the evening
with our 10 four year olds gradua�ng from our program and ge�ng ready to
go to “big school” next year. Many thanks to our teachers and the Laugh and
Learn Board of Directors for all their hard work in making the evening a huge
success.
One other important piece of news I would like to share with everyone is that
on May 19, we received our Full License. In January, we received a Provision-
al License that was good for 6 months. During that 6 month period, we re-
ceived 3 more inspec�ons. During those three inspec�ons, the only deficien-
cy found was one enrollment form was missing a parent signature. I am
proud of our teachers for their accomplishment of passing these inspec�ons
with flying colors! We operate every day with the same a�en�on to detail as
we do when our inspector is in the building.
Thank you, church family, for your overwhelming support of our program this
year!
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Prayer List
Junior High Mission Trip
Senior High Mission Trip
The Family of Tom
Schmi� (Sherry Doty’s
Brother-in-law)
Krista Hesley
Patrick Denson (friend of
the Strickers)
Arnell & Wayne Kimbro
The joy of Gabriel Angel
Torres born 5-28-14
Philip Trees
Barbara McKelvey-
Hudson
Wendy Syfre�
Russ & Lynn Schupmann
Lori Stricker
Abba Mu�i
Annie Eaton
Dolores Moore
Oma’s mother
Shelina Costlow
Robert Doyle
The family of David
Doyle
New Church Van
This past week the Trustees purchased a 2013 Ford E350 15 passenger
van. It is being ou�i�ed with running boards and a receiver hitch.
Soon our name will be on the van. Now we will be
able to create the Senior Adult Ministry in Red Oak for grocery and
drug shopping that several local seniors need. If you are interested
in coordina�ng this weekly ministry please contact Pastor Allen. The
youth will be taking the new van on their two mission trips this
summer.
Van use policies will be revisited by the Trustees before groups may
use the van.
We are needing adult volunteers for VBS this year. It's coming up faster than you think! If you would like to volunteer as a shepherd for a super cool group of kids or a session leader please sign up on our new website at www.vaca�onbibleschool.com/fumcro or you can contact Bailey Malone at [email protected] or 469-387-3827. We would also like our wonderful adult Sunday School groups to help us out with dinner. Please contact Bailey with that informa�on as well.
Parents you can now register your child ages 3 through 6th grade for Vaca�on Bible School by going online to www.vaca�onbibleschool.com/fumcro or by contac�ng Natalie McKnight.
Thanks in advance Church Family for all your help!
Congratula�ons, 2014 Gradua�ng High School Seniors: Jacob Hardi, Courtney Lane, Michala Meyer, Ashley Moore, Valerie Nobles, Blake Robbins, and Kelila Tippina. Seniors and their families are invited to a breakfast hosted by UMW at 9:45 AM on Sunday June 1. Following the breakfast, these young people will be honored in the 10:50 worship service. We are so proud that these graduates are a part of our church family.
Take a Kid Fishing Event
Vacation Bible School
On June 7, from 10 AM to 2 PM the United Meth-
odist Men are hos�ng a Take a Kid Fishing Event
at Pearson Park in Red Oak. (by the Municipal
Center) Bring your kids and their fishing poles and
come on out for fun, fishing, and hotdogs! The
men will have some extra poles and bait so come
even if you don’t have your own equipment. This
date is Texas Free Fishing Day where no fishing
licenses are needed for adults to fish. There will
be plenty of fun, food and fellowship!!
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Welcome Gabriel Angel Torres,
son of Veronica Whitlock and
Miguel Torres and brother to
Aiden Whitlock. Gabriel was
born May 28.
It’s a Boy!
On June 27th from 7:00 PM �l midnight there will
be a Ladies’ Lock-in at the church with lots of food,
ac�vi�es, fun...yes, and maybe even the infamous
chicken dance! Ladies, put this on your calendars
now! More informa�on to follow...
Ladies’ Lock-In
Church Baby Shower for Jennifer Wilsford Pick
It’s a boy...Andrew Byrum Pick! Come help celebrate the upcoming birth of Drew
at a baby shower on Sunday, June 22, at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Jennifer
is the daughter of Jo and Byrum Wilsford. She is registered at Babies R Us. Come
join the party as she and Todd “infan�cipate” the birth of their first baby! Every-
one is invited!
May Budget $ 36,250.00
Received in May $ 35,679.00
May Shortage $ -571.00
In Honor of Father’s Day By: Joan Pomeroy, Wri�ng for Enjoyment
Titus 2:7 ESV Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and
in your teaching show integrity, dignity….
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like a man be
strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
Just a�er World War II, when the women went to work outside of
the home, the man’s place in the home and in society began to change. He
was no longer the only income provider and soon the women were making
more money than the men. Next was the television commercial that placed
the man in the posi�on of fool, or le� him out of the picture all together.
Our society places a great deal of power on money, and today I
know of more women who are working while the men stay home and take
care of the children and house. Are these men any less of a man?
While pondering these thoughts, and their effects on society, I decided to
look up several Scriptures in different Bibles. I know that the Bible was
wri�en when men were the stronger of the human race and women were to
be taken care of, for they were weaker. In all of the Scriptures I read, not one
of them men�oned anything about a man being a man because of the money
he makes. Instead, I found advice on how a man should honor God, behave
with kindness and love. A man is the head of the house, but also considers
his wife’s opinion in his decisions. By way of his ac�ons he teaches in a way
that words can never say.
My father was an honest, kind and loving man. He did not earn a lot
of money but he provided for his family in many other ways. He would talk to
my sister and me about his childhood and the coal mining camps of southern
Colorado. He talked about his days as a truck driver, and told us that he did
not want to drive a truck again, for he would miss out on being home with us.
He was proud of who he was, and therefore taught us to be proud of who we
are.
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Come help Whitney celebrate her upcoming marriage at a wedding shower given
in her honor on Sunday, June 29th, at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Whitney
and Josh are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond under Whitney Young and Josh-
ua Williams (Registry #13804049) They are also registered at Honeyfund, an
online registry that helps them pay for their honeymoon. The link is
www.honeyfund.com/wedding/joshandwhitwill. Whitney is the daughter of
John and Mary Young. Come celebrate this wonderful event in the lives of Whit-
ney and Josh!
Scripture Readings for June
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10
1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
John 17: 1-11
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 7:37-39
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Sunday, June22, 2014
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
June 29, 2014
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
June Memory Verse
“Be strong and of good courage;
do not be afraid, nor be dis-
mayed, for the Lord your God is
with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Church Bridal Shower for Whitney Young
An Invitation to Commissioning
On June 22, our congregation will commission our Stephen Ministers.
Throughout history, when God has called people to special ministry, mem-
bers of their community have commissioned them for the
important new work they are taking on. Now we invite you to help carry
on that Biblical tradition by being a part of commissioning those who have
responded to God’s call to be part of our congregation’s Stephen Ministry.
Our Stephen Ministers have already completed substantial training to equip
them for their task. We now lay hands on them, pray for them, and send
them out to minister, asking for God’s blessing and the Spirit’s wisdom and
power. This commissioning service offers an opportunity to show our
support for this ministry. Our Stephen Ministers will be depending on our
support in the time ahead as they assume the duties of their ministry. How
can we help?
First of all, we can pray for our Stephen Leaders, our Stephen
Ministers, and their care receivers. This ministry calls for both time and
effort. At times they may feel tired, discouraged, or convinced that they are
not accomplishing anything. The assurance of our
prayers and appreciation will help them keep moving forward.
We can also affirm and show our appreciation for this valuable
ministry. We can tell them how much their hard work means to us, tell
others how much we value our Stephen Ministry, and focus
attention on our Stephen Ministers to bless and affirm them in special
ways—as we do with our commissioning services.
We can become involved in this ministry in many ways. Some of us may
recognize a call to use our special gifts in this ministry and may apply to be
a Stephen Leader or Stephen Minister. Others may accept the care of a
Stephen Minister. We can be ministers of referral, watching for people in
need and suggesting a Stephen Minister’s care. We all can give our
enthusiastic support by keeping Stephen Ministry always before us and by
praying for and affirming those who have answered God’s call to serve in
this way.
As we commission our newly trained Stephen Ministers, let us thank God
for all that they will bring to this congregation in providing care to
others, and let us promise them our daily prayer and support as we
send them out to minister among us.
Copyright © 2000 by Stephen Ministries, St. Louis
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:30A Trad. Worship
9:40A Sunday School
9:45A Graduating
Senior Breakfast
10:50ABlend. Worship
12P Fundraiser Lunch
12:30P Ministry Teams
2:30P Girl Scouts
4P Boy Scouts
4P Bible study @
Templetons
6P Youth Fellowship
2 5:30P Girl Scouts
3 5P Girl Scouts
6:30P Cub Scouts
Committee Meeting
6:30P Ala-Teen
6:30P Ala-Non
7P Emmaus
7P AA
7P Girl Scouts
4
5 6P Girl Scouts
6P Jr. Girl Souts
6:30P Stephen Minis-
try Training
6:45P Brownies
7P Daisy Scouts
7P AA
7P 4-H
6 8P Ala-non
7
8:30A-4:30P Lifeline
Screening
10A-2P Take a Kid
Fishing Event @
Pearson Park
8Annual Conference
Missionary Dedication
8:30A Trad. Worship
9:40A Sunday School
10:50A Blend. Worship
12P Finance
4P Cub Scouts
4P Boy Scouts
6P Youth Fellowship
9Annual Conference
4:30P Girl Scout
Twilight Camp
10Annual Conference
4:30P Girl Scout
Twilight Camp
6:30P Ala-teen
6:30P Ala-non
7P AA
7P PDO Board Meet-
ing
11Annual Conference
4:30P Girl Scout
Twilight Camp
12
4:30 Girl Scout Twi-
light Camp
7P AA
13
4:30 Girl Scout Twi-
light Camp
8P Ala-non
14
8A UM Men’s Break-
fast
10A Prayer Shawl
5:30P Scrapbooking
15SH Mission Trip
8:30ATrad. Worship
9:40A Sunday School
10:50A Blend. Worship
12P Coffee w/Pastors
2:30P Girl Scouts
4P Boy Scouts
6P Youth Fellowhip
16SH Mission Trip 17SH Mission Trip
5P Girl Scouts
6:30P Ala-non
6:30P Ala-teen
7P AA
18SH Mission Trip 19SH Mission Trip
9:30A Scrapbooking
6P Jr. Girl Scouts
6P Girl Scouts
7P AA
20SH Mission Trip
8P Ala-non
21SH Mission Trip
9:30A-12P WCT Audi-
tions
22Stephen Ministry
Commissioning
8:30A Trad. Worship
9:40A Sunday School
10:50A Blend. Worship
2P Baby Shower for
Jennifer Pick
4P Cub Scouts
4P Boy Scouts
6P Youth Fellowship
23 24 5P Girl Scouts
6:30P Ala-non
6:30P Ala-teen
7P AA
7:30P Ala-non Group
Conscience
25 26 6P Jr. Girl Scouts
6P Girl Scouts
7P AA
27 7P-12AUMW Lock-In
8P Ala-non
28 10A-6:30P Trees
Family Reunion
10A-12P Prayer Shawl
Circle
2P-8:30P Red Oak
White & Blue @ Pear-
son Park
29Prayer Shawl
8:30A Trad. Worship
9:40A Sunday School
10:50A Blend. Worship
12P 5th Sunday Pot-
luck (UMW Hosts)
2P Whitney Young
Bridal Shower
4P Cub Scouts
4P Boy Scouts
6P Youth Fellowship
30 6P WCT Meeting
June 2014
The youth and adult volunteers need to borrow the following tools and equipment. We need more than
one of each item, so bring what you have, labeled with your name, FUMCRO, and 972.617.9100.
5 gallon (or larger) water cooler framing square vice grips paint scrapers lawn mower
large Ice chest speed square files masking tape weed eater
one gallon water jugs utility knives & blades screw drivers sharp hand saw hoe
circular power saw crow bar hack saw sandpaper jumper cables
drill motor and bits chalk line w/ chalk sledge hammer plastic paint tarp posthole digger
100ft extension cord staple gun & staples saw horses 12” paint rollers chain saw
3 prong electrical adaptor chisels, wood & steel rope paint roller extensions insect sprayer
25’ & 100’ measuring tapes tin snips putty knives paint rags axe
level needle nose pliers paint rollers paint buckets bow saw
shovels garden rake leaf rake wheel barrow swing blades
pick pliers ladders hedge clippers masonry trowels
come-a-long concrete edger
Mission Trip Tool Needs
First United Methodist Church
600 Daubitz Dr.
P.O. Box 25
Red Oak, TX 75154
Phone: 972-617-9100
Fax: 972-576-3276
E-mail: fumcof�[email protected]
Life Line Health Screening First United Methodist Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of com-
munity-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 6/7/14.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause
of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a
strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone den-
sity screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which in-
cludes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. To sign
up call 888.653.6450.