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VOL. 32, NO. 2
Rev. Dr. Byron S. Wells, Pastor
Wendy Littrell, Administrative Assistant
Margaret Wells, Choir Director Michael Chandler, Organist
Jennifer Clay, Fellowship Assistant & Assistant Director of Children’s Choirs
Karol Whittaker, Youth Staff Person Carol Howell and Yvonne Warren, Nursery Workers
Office Phone: 972-315-2777 Church E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor’s Home Phone: 972-355-0101 Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
Internet Home Page: http://www.roundgroveunitedchurch.org
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FELLOWSHIP EVENTS Pizza Inn Fellowship Lunch! Sunday, June 28 after Worship! Everyone is invited
to go across the street for a delicious lunch of salad, pizza, pasta, and dessert. Each person pays at restaurant.
Annual Ice Cream Social, Family Bingo Game, and Watch Fireworks! Saturday, July 4, at 7:45 p.m. Bring ice cream (homemade or store-bought) or a dessert to share. Family Bingo game follows, and about 9:30 p.m. we will watch the City of Lewisville Fireworks from our parking lot! Bring friends!
During the month of
May, Round Grove
United Church UCC will
carry out two important
programs - the Capital
Campaign for a new
Digital Church Sign
(seen above) and our
Personal Dedication
Program! The theme
for both is “Let Our
Light Shine!”
A few weeks ago, David
Sprinkle, Chairperson of
the Board of Trustees,
announced the start of
the Ingathering of
Large Gifts of $3,500
or more for the
Capital Campaign for
the Church Digital
Sign. The goal is to
raise $35,000 to pay
for and install a new
Digital Sign for the
church. This Sunday,
May 3rd, will be
celebrated as Capital
Campaign Sunday to
begin the Reception of
other Gifts and
Memorials for the
Digital Sign Capital
Campaign. The
commitments and
donations are asked
to be completed by the
end of May.
We will kick off our
Personal Dedication
Program on Mother’s
Day Sunday, May
10th. On Sundays, May
10th and 17th, we will
have testimonies shared
by members. Personal
Dedication Sunday
will be on Pentecost
Sunday, May 24th. It
will include completing
of Personal Dedication
Booklets and placing
them on the Altar of
dedication.
We will also join in these
Special Celebrations:
We will recognize and
honor our Mothers
during Mother’s Day
Worship and the
Mother’s Day Brunch.
On May 17th, we will
honor Wendy Littrell
with a Reception to
thank her for her many
years of service as our
Administrative
Assistant. She will move
to Missouri in June.
On May 31st, we will
honor Yvonne Warren
during the Monthly
Fellowship Meal to
thank her for her many
years of service as our
Nursery Worker. She is
moving to New Mexico.
Let Our Light Shine!
— Pastor Wells
Let Our Light Shine!
Sunday School Happenings
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Leaders
Needed
for
Family
Summer
Sunday
School!
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Please contact Wendy Littrell, Administrative Assistant, to be included on the birthday list.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Family Summer Sunday
School: Join us each
Sunday for this All-ages-
and-stages Christian
Education opportunity! We
begin at 9 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall from June 7 to
August 23. Refreshments will
be served!
Thank You: To the Youth for
their hard work on Youth
Sunday! To Jane and Brooke
Leenerts for substituting in the
Nursery during Sunday School
on April 12! To the Refreshment
Gathering
Helpers!
Summer
Church
Camp:
Just a
reminder
that you
can still register online for
church camp at Slumber Falls
(www.slumberfalls.org) and The
Master’s Workshop
(www.tmw-camp.org). For more
information please see the
flyers on the Narthex table.
Women’s Fellowship
. . . Refreshment Volunteers - Sonya Wyatt (May & August); Jane & Brooke Leenerts (June); and Carol Reyman (July)! . . . All women are encouraged to attend the next meeting: May 3rd after Worship. . . . Thanks to Margaret Wells for hosting the Bridal Tea for Emily Leenerts! . . . Thanks to all who helped and attended the Bridal Tea!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
▪ Christine Blair - 2nd
▪ Bob Todd - 2nd
▪ Emily Wilson - 5th
▪ Margaret Wells - 20th
▪ Haley Navarro - 20th
▪ Becky Lewis - 29th
Carolyn Durand Memorial Scholarship
Periodically, the Women’s Fellowship posts the requirements for High School students to be eligible to receive the Carolyn Durand Memorial Scholarship.
1. Must be a member of Round Grove.
2. Be an active participant (through service) of Round Grove since confirmation or for as long as you/your family have been attending (ushering/greeting/kitchen/communion prep/Call to Worship/PowerPoint/Liturgical Leader/Music Ministry, etc.)
3. Have no more than 10 Sunday School absences/year.
4. Attend and Participate in at least one Youth group activity/month (in those months where an activity is planned).
This is a little prayer I found in my prayer book called "power prayers for your life". Feel free to use it in your daily prayer life.
I am loaded with benefits! Blessed beyond compare! You,
the God of my salvation, the friend to lay down his life for
me, the one who is with me in fire, flood and famine the one
who will never leave me or forsake me! Today is a new day
and you have benefits waiting out there for me. I began the
day and my walk toward you, leaving my burdens behind
and focusing on the benefits ahead. And when I come to you
at the close of the day, you will be waiting for me, at the end
of the path, with the good word.
- Patty Tarver
Men’s Fellowship
The Men’s Fellowship will prepare and serve the Mother’s Day Brunch for the congregation on May 10! Please stay after Worship to enjoy this delicious meal! If you are able to help, please contact the Men’s Fellowship President, Scott Wyatt.
Round Grove Music Ministry
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The Pilgrimage Thank you to everyone who helped make The Pilgrimage on Good Friday a special part of Holy Week at Round Grove Church. Special thanks to the Deacons, those who prepared / provided food, Chancel Voices, Michael Chandler and Ben Torres (instrumentalists), Erika Hope-Barker and Scott Wyatt for the PowerPoint presentations, Ron Wilkins for greenery, scripture readers, and to everyone who assisted and participated.
The Children’s Choir will share an anthem in Worship
on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10th.
SPECIAL MUSIC
OPPORTUNITIES
IN JULY
Youth, who play an instrument or sing,
are invited to provide special music for
Worship (July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2). If
interested, please contact Margaret Wells
by May 31st.
The Stones of Passion
Easter, April 5, 2015
Thank you to Chancel Voices for an inspiring Easter celebration!
Nichole Barker Michael Chandler Jennifer Clay Beverly Ihnfeldt Charlene Polston Rod Russell David Sprinkle Patty Tarver Ben Torres Byron Wells Margaret Wells Emily Wilson Scott Wyatt Sonya Wyatt
Special thanks to Wendy Littrell, Erika Hope-Barker, greeters, ushers, those who provided refreshments, and those who prepared communion.
Our Guests
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As the school year is coming to a close, I would
like to thank all the youth and their parents for
continually showing support for the Round
Grove Youth program. Thanks to the youth for
their job well done on Youth Sunday.
Fantastic job! See you after Worship in May!
- Karol Whittaker
April Thank You’s! PowerPoint Presenters: Erika Hope-Barker, Brooke Leenerts, Scott Wyatt, and Susan
Wilkins!
Leading Call to Worship: Michael Chandler, Brooke Leenerts, and Mary Ziperman!
Lay Liturgical Leadership: Grady Quick, Scott Wyatt, and the Youth!
Managing the Prayer Wall in the Narthex: Patty Tarver!
Worship Volunteers: Candlelighters, Hosts, Ushers, Hospitality Servers, Communion Preparers, and Kitchen Committee!
Parking Signs: Grady Quick, Chuck Baker, Christopher Sumner, Charles Littrell, and anonymous helpers!
Preparing and Serving the Easter Breakfast: Men’s Fellowship!
Donating Refreshments: Margaret Wells, Mary Quick, and Sonya Wyatt!
Managing the Communion Bread: Brooke Leenerts and Sonya Wyatt!
Good Friday “The Pilgrimage” Event: All who participated, helped, brought and served food, and cleaned up!
Youth Sunday: Nichole Barker, Jack Liese, Christopher Sumner, Kyle Whittaker, Kimberly Wilkins, Emily Ziperman, Mary Ziperman, and Karol Whittaker!
Youth Sunday Music: Mary Ziperman for the Prelude and Nichole Barker for the Vocal Solo!
Our guests in April included: Donna & Dale
Polston; Julie Doty; Chinwe Nwuke; Kurt,
Gene & Ryan Liese; Teresa Lon; James Dillion;
Pat Wyatt; Derek Sapp; John & Tiffany
Ihnfeldt; Audrey Haight; Emmanuella Mbonu;
Susan Smith; Chris Higgins; Kenny & Kathy
Wickler; Christine Jacobs, Hunter & Reagan;
Juana Gonzalez; Cait Essien; Felix Onos; Jerre
Williams; Luz Marinn Winge;
Elsa Harris; Sharon Taylor;
and Anna Melton! Welcome!
Please let Pastor Wells
know if you would like to join
Round Grove United Church
UCC.
North Texas Association News Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Eastertide! I pray that you and your church family have been celebrating resurrection these past weeks! There is plenty signs of new life to celebrate in the NTA as well. First, camping season is fast approaching again, and our NTA camp, the Master's Workshop, is preparing 3 faith-centered camps for campers from 1st through 12th grade. Master's Workshop is seeking campers, volunteers, and your donations to support campers in need. Next month, many of us will be traveling to New Orleans to attend the South Central Conference annual meeting. If you have not yet registered, the deadline is May 1st and rooms are filling quickly! NTA Committees are also hard at work. The Committee on Ministry will be receiving documentation for candidates until May 26th for the June 13th meeting. The Executive Committee is also busy at work planning for the hiring of our next association minister. May 1st, registration will open for the 2015 UCC Southern Regional Women's Conference retreat October 16-18, 2015, at Sumatanga Conference Center in Gallant, Alabama. This promises to be a great opportunity for UCC women to retreat, connect, and worship. This year's theme is "Lord of the Dance." Stay tuned for more information. Sadly, my last day is June 7th, but you won't be rid of me that easy; I will be volunteering to teach another online iteration of UCC History and Polity beginning July 20th! Contact me to register! I'm treasuring these last days here with you in the NTA, praying for us all in the transition time, and looking to the risen Christ for the new life our faith promises will follow each ending. Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble
Brothers and sisters of Round Grove,
How blessed I am to call Round Grove United Church my family. Thank you for sending the flowers to my mother’s service. My family was blessed and it meant so much to me. Thanks to all who sent cards, gave me a hug and sent prayers.
Mike Dawes
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restaurant is offering a 20% discount to members and friends of Round Grove United Church. In May, the Round Grove Shelf at the Christian Community Action Food Pantry is being given by Mike and Carol Howell and the Women’s Fellowship. There are three slots available. Please prayerfully consider donating one or more slots during May through December 2015. Each slot is $20 and can be given in memory, honor, or in celebration of someone. Remember to participate in the Tom Thumb Reward Card (our Tom Thumb number is 5943), the Albertsons Community Card (on Narthex table). Please go online (see below) and link the Kroger Plus Card with our number 90754 as the term begins each Sep 1st. This must be linked every year in September. If you do not have internet access to www.krogercommunityrewards.com please contact the church office. These programs support our Music Ministry and the Women’s Fellowship Scholarship Fund.
Special Happenings
R.L. (Hoppy) Hopson passed away on April 18 at the age of 99 years. Pastor Wells officiated at his funeral at Restland in Dallas on April 23. Let us keep his wife, Evelyn, and their family in our prayers during this time of grief. Congratulations to
Jasmine Littrell and Ivan Hammon who were married on April 20 in the Historic Original Sanctuary by Pastor Wells and Rev. Ben Smith. May God bless their marriage! Please note that Bella Tumulak del Mar (formerly Mellema) has recently moved from The Colony to McKinney. Contact the church office for her mailing address. The General Fund Giving for April was $9899.12! Please “like” Round Grove United Church on Facebook and “follow” us on Pinterest! The 2015 Calendars to provide Flowers ($25/arrangement), Worship Bulletins ($6.50), the Monthly Newsletter ($60) and the CCA Pantry Shelf ($20/slot) are on the table in the Narthex. The Lewisville Cotton Patch Cafe will give a 10% discount for each ticket when a Bulletin from Round Grove United Church is presented on a Sunday. The Lewisville It’s Greek to Me
May Volunteers
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If you are unable to serve any of the dates you are assigned above, please contact the church at 972-315-2777.
3rd: Jane Leenerts, Randy Leenerts, Grady Quick, Mike Dawes 10th: Susan Wilkins, Kimberly Wilkins, Erika Hope-Barker, Nichole Barker 17th: George Keil, Chuck Baker, Larry Richter, Scott Wyatt 24th: Brooke Leenerts, Christa Hall, Wayne Karsteadt, Carol Karsteadt 31st: Jon Hope, Mike Howell, Dean Reyman, Carol Reyman
3rd: Chuck Baker, Dean Reyman 10th: Christa Hall, Wendy Littrell 17th: Mike Dawes, Scott Wyatt 24th: Carol Reyman, Rod Russell 31st: Carol Karsteadt, Wayne Karsteadt, Grady Quick
Communion Preparation: May 3: Youth Sunday School
May 17: Leenerts family GREETERS
Hospitality May 17h: Trustees (Cake Reception)
May 24th: Susan, Mary & Emily Ziperman
Kitchen Committee (May 31)
Ron Wilkins & Christie Jacobs
Need Two More Volunteers
“Let Our Light Shine”
We have heard testimonies from David Sprinkle and Connie Griffin about the Capital Campaign to purchase a digital sign. Large gifts ($3,500+) towards the purchase of the $35,000 digital sign has begun. During the Capital Campaign Worship Celebration on May 3, we will begin accepting other gifts and memorials.
On May 24, we will celebrate Personal Dedication Sunday by filling out our dedication booklets and bringing them forward to the altar. Let’s All think about how we can “Let Our Light Shine” through the giving of our time, energy and skills in order to deepen our Faith-Relationship with God.
May is a wonderful time to “Let Our Light Shine” through the giving of gifts to the Capital Campaign for the Digital Sign and by our Personal Dedication Program!
Please Visit Us Often!
www.roundgroveunitedchurch.org
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May and June Calendar of Activities Sun., May 3 Sunday School Refreshment Gathering in Fellowship Hall (every Sunday) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Opening Assembly in Sanctuary (every Sunday) 9:20 a.m. Adult Bible Study Class meets in Narthex (every Sunday) 9:35 a.m. Chancel Voices Rehearse in Choir Room (every Sunday) 10:10 a.m. Capital Campaign Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Refreshments (every Sunday without a meal) 11:50 a.m. Women’s Fellowship meets 12:00 p.m. Youth (7th-12th gr.) meet 12:00 p.m. Mon., May 4 Board of Trustees meets 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 6 Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. Chancel Voices Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sun., May 10 Mother’s Day Worship Celebration and Personal Dedication Testimony 10:30 a.m. Monthly Brunch by Men’s Fellowship 11:50 a.m. CE Board meets during Brunch 12:00 p.m. NO Youth Wed., May 14 Prayer Group meets 6:30 p.m. Chancel Voices meets 7:30 p.m. Sun., May 17 Sunday Worship Celebration with Holy Communion and Personal 10:30 a.m. Dedication Testimony Reception with Cake to Honor Wendy Littrell 11:50 a.m. Youth (7th-12th gr.) pool party at Jack Liese’s house 12:30 p.m. Board of Deacons meets in Choir Room 1:00 p.m. Wed., May 20 Prayer Group meets 6:30 p.m. NO Chancel Voices’ Rehearsal Sun., May 24 Pentecost and Personal Dedication Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 a.m. NO Youth Wed., May 27 Prayer Group meets 6:30 p.m. NO Chancel Voices’ Rehearsal Fri., May 29 Newsletter Articles Due to the Church Office Frisco RoughRiders Fellowship Event 7:05 p.m. Sun., May 31 Teacher Appreciation Sunday Worship Celebration with 5th Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hymn Sing Monthly Fellowship Meal and Reception to Honor Yvonne Warren 11:40 a.m. Music Board meets during the Fellowship Meal Wed., June 3 Prayer Group meets 6:30 p.m. Chancel Voices Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 5 South Central Conference in New Orleans through Sunday, June 7 Sun., June 7 Family Summer Sunday School in Fellowship Hall (each Sunday in Summer) 9:00 a.m. NO Adult Bible Study Class Sunday Worship Celebration with Grady Quick preaching 10:30 a.m. Tues., June 9 Kids Eat Free Volunteers Assemble and Distribute Lunches 11:30 a.m. Wed., June 10 Prayer Group meets 6:30 p.m. Chancel Voices Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Thurs., June 11 Kids Eat Free Volunteers Assemble and Distribute Lunches 11:30 a.m. Sun., June 14 Adult Bible Study Class meets in Narthex (each Sunday in Summer) 9:35 a.m. Chancel Voices Rehearse in Choir Room 10:10 a.m. Sunday Worship Celebration 10:30 a.m.