First United Methodist Church

204 North Marshall

Henderson, Texas 75652

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Join the Lawn Care Ministry!

Dear church family,

I have decided to end my leadership of the lawn care ministry and being a team member.

After, I am not sure how many years, it is time to move into other areas of service. I

remember when we started, some at the church were a little skeptical about a completely

volunteer group taking on this task. I think it turned out O.K. I would like to thank all of

those volunteers who helped over the years to keep the church lawn looking good and

well-manicured. We have been able to save the church thousands of dollars over the years

of which I am proud.

Now for this to continue, someone will have to step up and take the lead. Trust me, it does

not happen on its own! So if you say; boy I would like to see this continue, how about you

taking the lead?

Thanks,

Mart Hooper

February Stewardship Sermons

first “Putting God First in Living & Giving”

(2 Corinthians 9:6-15)

FEBRUARY 2

“I’ve Got This!”

(Exodus 20:1-7)

(Deuteronomy 30:11-20)

What “idols” keep God from being in first

place in each area of my life?

FEBRUARY 9

“My Outcome Level”

(Deuteronomy 28:1-14)

God gifts me with work. Why do I work?

Personal income or Kingdom outcome?

FEBRUARY 16

“All I Can”

(Mark 6:30-44)

What happens when I “earn all I can; save

all I can; and give all I can?”

FEBRUARY 23

“Why I Give”

(Acts 5:1-11)

Do I give in order to impress God, impress

others, or from a heart filled with gratitude?

Who is # 1?

Being number 1 is a big deal. In the Winter

Olympics this month each event will have a

gold medalist. That person or team will be

proclaimed the best in the world. The best

skater. The best skier. The best sledder.

This Sunday we will crown a Super Bowl

champion. They will be proclaimed “the best,”

the number 1 team. Grammy Awards were

given out this past Sunday evening

proclaiming “the best,” the number 1 artists.

Except in very rare instances each category or

discipline has room for only one number 1.

This is not a shared award. All other

participants finish second, third, fourth, etc.

The same is true in my life. It is very

important for me to determine who and what

have the position as number 1.

Our stewardship emphasis this month will

invite us to examine our priorities to make

sure God is first in our living and our giving.

I hope you have picked up your devotional

book by Mike Slaughter, and will take the

time to read the daily thoughts. The sermons

outlined to the left build on our theme:

1. Making sure God is number 1.

2. Remembering I work for God’s kingdom.

3. Remembering God provides for me.

4. Responding to God with thanksgiving.

May God richly bless us as we position Him

number 1 in our lives.

David

Several years ago, Mart Hooper saw a

need to organize a lawn care ministry

for our church. Under Mart’s

leadership, this ministry has been a

huge success and has not only provided

an opportunity for individuals to use

their gifts and resources in service for

God, but has also saved the church the

expense of hiring an outside lawn

service.

Mart has decided to pursue different

ministry opportunities and will no longer

be leading the Lawn Care Ministry.

Many thanks go out to Mart for

stepping up, and leading!

Family Life Ministry

WINNERS

What a terrific turn out for our first Family Life Ministry Chili

Cook-Off. There were 12 delicious entries of chili for our

judges to pick a winner. After careful tasting of each chili, the

judges determined the winning pot of chili to have been entered

by Stacie, Zak and Darren Nix. Congratulations to the Nix

family. As part of their winnings, their chili will have the option

to represent First United Methodist Church at the Rusk County

Electric Cooperative’s annual chili cook-off on April 10, held at

the Rusk Co Expo.

Also, as part of the fun evening, everyone who attended could

sample as much of the chili as they wanted. This led us to a

“People’s Choice” award winner being selected. The chili

connoisseurs chose the Men’s Sunday School Class as this year’s

favorite. Thanks to Buzz Fullen and his team for their entry.

A huge thank you to all the entries and sharing of their culinary

expertise. Thanks also to all of those who showed up to help

make this family ministries event a success !

Congratulations! Stacie, Zak and Darren Nix

Winners of the Family Life Chili Cook-Off

*** 90th BIRTHDAYCELEBRATION ***

The family of Billy Willard will host

a reception in honor of his 90th Birthday

When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2014

Where: First United Methodist Church

Parlor

Address: 204 North Marshall

Henderson, Texas

Time: 2 PM– 4 PM

FUMC Children

Financial Info

When you write a check for the Capital

Campaign fund, please be sure and mark

your check for “Capital Campaign”. If

your gift is to go in to the general Capital

Fund, please mark it just “Capital Fund”. These are

two separate accounts and I want to make sure it goes

into the correct account. If you have any questions,

please call Betty Tyson at 903-657-6588.

New Arrivals Congratulations to the following

families on their new arrivals.

Chesney Reese Clark was born

January 10, 2014 to parents Ben &

Karrie Clark and big sister Corley.

Macy Kate Mann was born January 26, 2014 to parents

Kylee & Rex Mann of Dallas. Grandparents Debbie &

Mark Mann and Great Grandparents Dr. & Mrs. Jim Mann.

Friends & C.H.A.M.P.S. kids will

spend the next few months learning

about the “global village” within

which we live. We will discuss

important social justice issues such

as homelessness, hunger, access to

clean water, and the importance of

being a friend to those in need. We

will learn what the Bible says about

these issues, and how Christians just

like us are responding to God’s call

to help.

In February we will explore the issue of homelessness, and hunger with hands-on

activities, crafts, and games.

Join us each Wednesday night from 5:45 to 7:15 for snack supper, fun, and singing with

Jack!

The C.H.A.M.P.S. Annual

Empty Bowls Full Hearts Soup supper & silent auction

Please join us on February 26th at 6:00pm

in the Great Hall. The children will

decorate bowls to be auctioned. Bring your

checkbooks and a full heart!

PLANET WISDOM IS BACK! Join us on February 7-8 for our HIGH SCHOOL retreat at PLANETWISDOM:THRIVE! Make the trip to Dallas with us for a weekend of amazing worship and discipleship. We will be worshiping with the Chris Coleman Band, and hear amazing bible studies from Mark Matlock, Crystal Kirgis, and THE SKIT GUYS! And all of this for only $50! See Elick or call the office at 903 657 6588

SUPER BOWL PARTAYY

February 2nd IN THE YOUTH CENTER

Come for pizza, drinks, and all kinds of

shenanigans

5 PM in the Youth Center

(until game ends)

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 7th...We’ll be making the trip to Shreveport for

WINTERJAM 2014. An Amazing worship experience featuring Lecrea, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb, Newsong, Love & the Coutcome,

Everfound, Derek Minor, and Colton Dixon (as seen on American Idol)...And All of these bands for only $10!! Sign up early and sign up often to make sure you have a spot!

Wednesday Night

Bible study has started

again.

Middle School meets at

5:45 until 7:15

High School meets

from 7:30 until 9:00

Join us as we continue

to dig deeper into who

Jesus was and how he

lived on the earth so

that we might walk in

his footsteps!

Music Notes I would like to introduce you all to the members of three committees that will be helping me in

the administering of the music and arts program. Each of these committees will help me in

planning for events during the coming months.

Traditional Worship Service Committee: Barbara Brown, Ouida Henson, Sharla Worthington,

Buddy Dawson, Debbie Mann, and Jimmy Sanders.

Common Ground Worship Committee: Jon Johnston, Margaret Moseley, Barbara Hale, Stacie

Nix, Chris Rhudy, and David Keeling.

Arts Council: Ouida Henson, Phyllis Alford, Tes Bonner, Zulynne Leverett, Jean Ferraro, Kay

Nan Duran, Nancy Preston, and Ann Harris.

If you have suggestions on how to make our worship services more dynamic, please pass these

on to me or to the folks on the respective committee. These committees are my “ears” in the

congregation, so feel free to let them know of your interests and/or concerns.

Also...the Chancel Choir is now meeting for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to

7:30 pm. This generous gesture of support by the Chancel Choir is allowing us to have a more

dynamic children’s choir program on Wednesday evenings.

Calling all bell ringers! We want to get as many bell choirs up and ringing as possible. If you

have experience in ringing then you are just who we’re looking for. If you have no experience,

but do have a desire to learn then you are just what we’re looking for as well.

Bells are a fun way to relax...you really do not have any time to spend on worrying about

anything else. Please consider becoming a part of a bell choir. You’ll thank yourself!!

Grace to you all…….Jack

Special Event…

The UT Tyler Patriot Singers will present a concert in

our sanctuary on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 4:00 pm. This fine

singing group is under the direction of Dr. Cameron Rose.

FUMC FAMILY VOLLEYBALL NIGHTS!!

Last Sunday of each month in the Great Hall

Everyone is welcome.

5:30 – 7:00 pm Lemonade & homemade cookies provided.

Mark Your Calendars

February

2 Chicken Spaghetti Lunch

Youth’s Super Bowl Party

7-8 Youth’s Planet Wisdom

15 Men’s Breakfast

22 90th Birthday Celebration

for Billy Willard

23 Volleyball Night

26 C.H.A.M.P.S. Annual

Empty Bowls Full Hearts -

Soup Supper & Silent

Auction

Our next Library Lunch discussion

will be on The Hiding Place, by

Corrie Ten Boom. Yes, it’s an old

book that many of us have read; but

it should provoke a good discussion.

As the book cover describes the story:

Here is a book aglow with the glory of God and

the courage of a quiet Christian spinster whose

life was transformed by it. A story of Christ’s

message and the courageous woman who listened

and lived to pass it along—with joy and triumph!

Let’s tentatively set the date for Tuesday, March

11, at noon.

As always, books will be available at the library

for checkout and/or purchase. I hope that you will

make plans to join the discussion.

Library News

First United Methodist Church

Staff and Members:

I would like to thank you on

behalf of the 52 children and

their families that you so

graciously helped during the Holiday season

this year. Working with these students and their

families on a daily basis and knowing the

struggles they go through to put enough food on

the table and sufficient clothing on their

children, I can assure you that your kindness has

touched lives in a way that these families will

never forget. My only wish is that you could be

here to witness first-hand the smiles and

excitement on the faces of the children here at

school as they share what “Santa brought for

Christmas”. Thank you for sharing the joy of

Christmas with so many, and God Bless you for

making a positive difference in the life of a

child.

Very Sincerely,

Kelly Brown, Counselor - Wylie Elementary

Preschool Place

It is almost time for summer enrollment at FUMC Preschool! If you or someone you know might be looking for some summer fun for their little one, please call Casi at

(903)657-4881 or email at cdickerson@fumchenderson.org.

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