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The Messenger First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Inside this issue November Birthdays ............ 2 Welcome New Members...... 2 Birth Announcement............ 2 Sympathies & Memorials ..... 3 Family First Fridays .............. 4 Joy Ministry Event................ 4 Children’s Ministry .............. 5 Youth/Submerge News .... 6/7 Women’s Ministry ............... 8 Finance Update & Message from Heartspring ................. 9 November 9, 2016 Volume 46, Issue 10 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Have you ever noticed that in the communion ritual, after the invitation and confession, the largest portion of the liturgy is called “The Great Thanksgiving”? It reminds us of how, on the night in which he gave himself up for us Jesus took bread and wine, GAVE THANKS, and then gave it to the disciples saying, “do this in remembrance of me.” You know what struck me today? That in the deepest, darkest moments of Jesus’ life, he gave thanks! He knew: Judas was about to betray him The disciples would all flee He would be arrested and tortured In 24 hours he would be dead Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not really sure that at that point I’d have given thanks! But Jesus did. How in the world did he do that?? He did it, of course, because he knew the rest of the story. He knew that even though it might not look like it at the time, God was in control and would always be victorious. Jesus was so confident about the big picture that he was able to give thanks for the little things…bread, wine, his disciples, even the sacrifice he was about to make. I don’t know what’s going on in your life this Thanksgiving season…I hope things are wonderful and you can hardly count all your blessings. But if you find yourself in difficult times, take a page out of Jesus’ life. Give thanks anyway… because you, too, know the rest of the story. Grace and Peace, Lynne 11/13 - Joy Ministry Gab & Gobble Event 11/27 - Blood Drive 11/30 - Order Deadline for Poinsettias 12/2 - Family Dinner & Movie Night - “The Polar Express” 1/6 - Family Talent Show & Pot Luck Dinner 1/8 - Bishop Scott Jones, guest speaker during Sunday Services

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The Messenger

First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Inside this issue

November Birthdays ............ 2

Welcome New Members ...... 2

Birth Announcement ............ 2

Sympathies & Memorials ..... 3

Family First Fridays .............. 4

Joy Ministry Event ................ 4

Children’s Ministry .............. 5

Youth/Submerge News .... 6/7

Women’s Ministry ............... 8

Finance Update & Message from Heartspring ................. 9

November 9, 2016 Volume 46, Issue 10

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Have you ever noticed that in the communion ritual, after the invitation and

confession, the largest portion of the liturgy is called “The Great Thanksgiving”?

It reminds us of how, on the night in which he gave himself up for us Jesus took

bread and wine, GAVE THANKS, and then gave it to the disciples saying, “do

this in remembrance of me.”

You know what struck me today? That in the deepest, darkest moments of Jesus’

life, he gave thanks! He knew:

Judas was about to betray him

The disciples would all flee

He would be arrested and tortured

In 24 hours he would be dead

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not really sure that at that point I’d have

given thanks! But Jesus did. How in the world did he do that??

He did it, of course, because he knew the rest of the story. He knew that even

though it might not look like it at the time, God was in control and would always

be victorious. Jesus was so confident about the big picture that he was able to give

thanks for the little things…bread, wine, his disciples, even the sacrifice he was

about to make.

I don’t know what’s going on in your life this Thanksgiving season…I hope

things are wonderful and you can hardly count all your blessings. But if you find

yourself in difficult times, take a page out of Jesus’ life. Give thanks anyway…

because you, too, know the rest of the story.

Grace and Peace,

Lynne

11/13 - Joy Ministry Gab &

Gobble Event 11/27 - Blood Drive 11/30 - Order Deadline for

Poinsettias 12/2 - Family Dinner & Movie

Night - “The Polar Express”

1/6 - Family Talent Show &

Pot Luck Dinner 1/8 - Bishop Scott Jones,

guest speaker during Sunday Services

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NOVEMBER 1:

Thurmond Munson

NOVEMBER 2:

Serena Andrews

Delia Hoskins

NOVEMBER 3:

Harvey Yarborough

Dorothy Morris

NOVEMBER 5:

Robin Reimschissel

NOVEMBER 6:

Colin Diehl

Julie Lewno

NOVEMBER 7:

Darlene Basurto

NOVEMBER 8:

T. C. Pearson

NOVEMBER 10:

Darline Kelley

David Johnson

NOVEMBER 11:

Josephine Overman

Ron Engle

NOVEMBER 13:

Joyce Barefield

Isaiah Garcia

NOVEMBER 14:

David Swisher

Erle Lindsey

NOVEMBER 15:

Preston Pulido

NOVEMBER 16:

Dr. Ansel McDowell

William Easter II

Jo Beth Perkins

NOVEMBER 17:

Donna Grady

NOVEMBER 18:

Jerry Shockley

NOVEMBER 19:

Teri Corwin

NOVEMBER 20:

Sarah Copenhaver

NOVEMBER 21:

Kenneth Barr

NOVEMBER 22:

Trina Taylor

Bob Doerr

NOVEMBER 24:

Andy Wheeler

NOVEMBER 25:

Ruth Seiwell

NOVEMBER 27:

Lindsey Escuriex

Billy Gray

Erin Lillian

NOVEMBER 28:

Ronald Tribble

NOVEMBER 29:

Debbye Simkins

Kirk Diehl

Jeremy Kilbourn

David Scott

Kalyn Hemphill

Victoria Anderson

NOVEMBER 30:

Dorothy Howard

Wilda Patton

Jim Gauntt

Newest members of our FUMC family…

Joan Henshaw Sue Roundtree

Name: ADELINE PENELOPE WEBB

Born: OCTOBER 12, 2016

Parents: TONY & KATE WEBB

Brother: WESLEY WEBB

Grandparents: FRED & LINDA MARTINEZ

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On the death of:

DIANE JOHNSON Condolences can be sent to her husband:

Floyd Johnson PO Box 2

Lake Jackson, TX 77566

SYMPATHIES………. MEMORIALS ……….

Donations have been made to FUMC in memory of:

HELEN DELAUNE

by: Good News SS Class of

Memorial Drive UMC in Houston

JANICE GILLIAM OVERMAN

by: Jim & Roberta Hemphill On the death of:

JANICE GILLIAM OVERMAN Condolences can be sent to her son:

Robert Overman 101 Frostwood Dr.

Lake Jackson, TX 77566

DIANE JOHNSON

by: Jim & Roberta Hemphill

Thurmond & Doris Munson Nanella Gorsuch Mary Ann Scarborough Richard & Lynann Schneider JoAnn Collier Andy & Deana Wheeler

SUZANNE SARGENT

by: Joe & Clydene Kees

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“Serving & connecting families to Christ through

family-oriented activities”

“DINNER & MOVIE NIGHT”

DECEMBER 2

6pm to 8pm

Wesley Hall

Dinner & hot chocolate

will be provided!

Wear your pajamas!

Fun for the whole family!

“TALENT SHOW &

POT LUCK DINNER”

JANUARY 6

6pm to 8pm

Wesley Hall

Watch for more information to come!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

12:30 - 2:30 ASBURY ROOM

Thanksgiving food

Thanksgiving crafts

Thanksgiving fun

Movie showing will be:

FUMC Joy Ministry presents: an event for children with Special

Needs, and their families

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Dear Families, In November our Sunday school focus will be Honor.

When Jesus came here, He showed us how to love and honor those around us. He taught us to love our enemies, care for the “least of these,” and become the servants of all who puts others’ needs before our own.

In Sunday school we’ll be focusing on learning more about honor - letting someone you know see how valuable they are. Our Memory Verse for November is Romans 12:10 “Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourself.”

I’m excited to watch our children explore the meaning of Honor through the life of David. Week 1- Samuel 1 16:1-13 Honor others by giving them a chance. Week 2- 1 Samuel 18, 19, 20 Honor others by putting them first. Week 3- 2 Samuel 9:13 Honor others by keeping your promises. Week 4- 2 Samuel 16:12 Honor God by giving him credit.

One way to help your children relate Biblical lesson of honor to today, is to honor a Veteran. Help your child write a letter or draw a picture for a Veteran to show them how important they are to us.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help your children grow in Christ’s

love. Giving Him all the glory,

Lindsay Pulido Children’s Ministry Director

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[email protected]

832-741-3932

[email protected]

832-741-3932 [email protected]

832-741-3932

[email protected]

832-741-3932

Kim Copeland - Youth Director [email protected]

Vannysa Vega - Youth Ministry Asst. [email protected]

November 2016

What’s New in First Youth

Having a great youth ministry assistant like Vannysa has allowed me to do some extra

things for our youth. Vannysa and I meet regularly to plan upcoming events and talk

about new ideas for the group. Here are two things that we have implemented already:

Wednesday Night High School Prayer Checkin

Monthly Separate Events for Sr. High & 7th/8th Graders

I’ll be attending the NYWC conference in November so look for even more exciting

changes in our group in 2017. In His Service, Kim [email protected]

Our youth group

recently went to

Woodlake Nursing

Home to worship

and fellowship

with some of the

home's residents.

Although we didn't

play Bingo (the

youth know how

upset I was about

this), it was an

amazing experi-

ence. So often,

youth are criticized

for being selfish or

unaware of the

world around

them. I didn't see

that this day. The

youth took initia-

tive and served

with open hearts,

and without need-

ing to be pushed.

They genuinely

cared about the

residents, and had

good conversation

with them. It was a

great day!

Vannysa’s

View

November Sunday Night Youth Schedule

Nov 6 - **Two Separate Youth Events**

Senior High - Meet at my house at 114 Lily from 5-7pm for fajitas and

fellowship and some special honors and fun for our seniors

7th/8th Graders - Meet at the Youth Center from 5-7pm for some church

projects, games and dinner

Nov 13 - Vannysa’s Choice - Youth Center from 5-7pm (includes dinner, Vannysa’s

favorite game, and a special Thanksgiving video project)

Nov 20 - Angel Tree Shopping and Dinner - 5-7 pm

Nov 27 - NO SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH due to Thanksgiving

Dec 4 - Advent Celebration - 5-7pm at the Youth Center

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Worship with Wes and Chris

On

Demolition

Darla

Worship with Wes and Chris Initiating our newest Youth Mem-

bers

On our way to UM Army

Lauren & Chris at their worksite in

Dew, TX

Demolition

Darla

Worship with Wes and Chris Initiating our newest Youth Mem-

bers

On our way to UM Army

Demolition

Darla

Worship with Wes and Chris Ini-

On

Lauren & Chris at their worksite in

Dew, TX

Demolition

Darla

5th & 6th Graders

November & December Schedule

November 13th - Ropes Course - Leaving church at

noon and returning around 4pm. Bring a sack lunch to eat

on the way and money for a snack after the ropes course.

December 11 - Reflection Time with Mentors -

3:45 to 4:55 in the Youth Center

October Youth Pics

Faith in Action Pictures There was floor repair, wheelchair ramp construction and plenty of painting. Our students did

a great job. Thank you to all the adult volunteers that helped teach our students to put their

Faith in Action. www.faithinactionofbrazosport.org

Christmas UM Army

Emily, Emma, Chris, Brandon, Mrs.

Wood and Mrs. DeAtley at Faith in Action

Thank you to

Woodlake nursing

home for welcoming

our youth group.

Thank you to all

the Lasertag

drivers.

A special thank you to the Carpenter’s

Hands ministry for building a Gagaball

pit with us.

Thank you to everyone who

supports our youth group through

your prayers, your presence, your

gifts, and your service!

Attn: High School Students….

If you want to attend UM Army with Vannysa

from Dec 26 to Jan 1 at Clear Lake UMC, send

me or Vannysa an email soon.

**The signup deadline is November 15th.

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MOM’S PRAYER GROUP

Every Monday (during school year)

9:30am Wilson Parlor

“All you need to bring is a prayerful heart.”

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY November 30th - 11AM

at the home of Linda Neumann

132 Lily

If you like to knit or crochet, join us to make prayer shawls for folks who are sick, lonely, or just need a reminder of God’s love.

[email protected]

Friday, Nov. 18th @ 5:30pm

Shanghai

Contact Mary Helen Israel at

297-6968 or

[email protected]

The purpose of the Women’s Ministry here at FUMC is to foster relationships among the women of our church

through fellowship events, missional outreach and spiritual growth opportunities. We invite you to join us!

“CRAFT -N- CROP”

Monday, November 14th ASBURY ROOM 10:30AM - 3PM

If you like to sew or scrapbook, bring your own project and enjoy fellowship as you work with friends. Contact Amy Haase, [email protected]

CIRCLE MEETING at CARRIAGE INN

3rd Monday of each month

9:30AM Do you enjoy an “old-fashioned” ladies

circle meeting? If so then join us. Contact

Karen Bowman, [email protected]

Women’s group meets in Wilson Parlor

1st & 3rd Sundays 5:15pm Childcare available

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

If you would like to purchase a poinsettia to be placed in the Sanctuary on December 18th

for the Christmas season, in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one, deadline for

orders is Sunday, November 20. Forms are available in the Narthex or you may contact

the church office. Cost is $12.00 per plant.

Your gift of a poinsettia raises funds to beautify our church during the Advent season.

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Thanks for Giving

Thanksgiving is a time for expressing our thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation to God, family and friends for our blessings. It is also the season when the church looks to our faithful supporters for

end-of-year gifts to continue our work. Contributing to the church is a very concrete way to give thanks for our church home and the many ways to work together to help people.

Need help in finding the most effective ways to give? Heartspring Methodist Foundation can help: 713-533-3780, 800-521-9617 or [email protected]. Thanks for giving!

A message from….

Finance Committee Update

2016 Communion Offerings Amount Given

January — Pastor's Discretionary Fund $ 673

February – Freeport Port Ministry $ 703

March - UMCOR $ 997

April - UM Army $ 1,227

May - Golden Cross $ 631

June - Prison Ministry $ 604

July - Crystal Crafters $ 724

August - Habitat for Humanity $ 3,057

September - Back Pack Buddies $ 1,575

October - Society of St Stephen $ 1,407

November - Food Basket

December - Christmas Offering

Brazos Mall 979-297-4002

Bring in your church

bulletin on Sundays or

Wednesdays to receive

10% off your bill

AND

Our church can get back

another 10%!

Just ask your server

for more details.

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Christmas Wreaths

for sale by the

Society of St. Stephen

Cost: $25 Order deadline - November 13

Wreaths will be available for pickup during the week after Thanksgiving at

Chapelwood Methodist Church, or you may arrange for free special delivery

to your address in the Brazosport area by Society of St. Stephen members.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SOCIETY OF ST. STEPHEN

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formerly known as Jerry's Food King

will still be honoring receipts. On your next trip there, please keep your receipt and turn it in to the church office. We will get

the collected receipts back to Arlan's, who will then donate a percentage of the total

purchases back to our church.

A note from Kimberly…... Thank you First Church for allowing me to serve God and our church! I appreciate all the kind words, cards, and hugs. I love my apron!! Every time I wear it I will remember the memories. I will miss the many faces and activi-ties but I will try to come and hang out every once in a while. May God continue to bless our children's ministries and your families! Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers

In times like these you need a Savior,

In times like these you need an anchor;

Be very sure, be very sure,

Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!

This Rock is Jesus, Yes He's the One,

This Rock is Jesus, the only One;

Be very sure, be very sure,

Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!

Words from an old hymn to ponder –

timely for our world today...

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PERIODICALS #954360

LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

First United Methodist Church

404 Azalea St.

Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Phone: 979-297-3046

Fax: 979-299-6612

E-mail: [email protected]

Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org

Pastor:

Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - [email protected]

Administrative Pastor -

Rev. John Settlemyre - [email protected]

Children’s Director:

Lindsay Pulido - [email protected]

Youth Director:

Kim Copeland - [email protected]

Choir Director:

Laura Mays

Contemporary Music Director:

Jordan Goldman

The Messenger is published monthly by the First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

Periodicals Postage paid at Lake Jackson, TX 77566. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FUMC, 404 Azalea, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.

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First United Methodist Church

404 Azalea St.

Lake Jackson, TX 77566

www.ljfumc.org

First Church strives to be like Jesus!

Praising God!

Teaching God’s Word!

Loving One Another!

Strengthening Families!

Sharing the Good News!