May 2011 | Issue 8

Pastor’s Desk

I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter!! I pray that the power of the resurrection has given you a renewed faith, hope and love in our

risen Savior. We are looking forward to the month of May here at

Live Oak. We have several exciting events planned. On May 8th we

are celebrating Mother's Day as well as recognizing our graduates.

On May 15th we are recognizing our confirmation graduates. This is

a very special time in the life of our Church as our young people confess their faith in Christ in a very significant manner.

On May 29th we are looking forward to spending our 5th Sunday at

Camp Istrouma for family day/night. The 5th Sunday family

day/night will begin at 3:00 and conclude at 7:00. It will be a picnic

fellowship with no real agenda. So bring a picnic basket, and enjoy

the lake, the pool, the walking trails, etc. It should be a wonderful time in the life of our church.

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Live Oak United Methodist

Pastor’s Desk .……………………....…Pg 1

Our Staff………......................……Pg 2

Services……………………………..…….Pg 3

Nuggets………………….…….....…….Pg 3

Dates to Remember.……………....Pg 4

Glove Ministry..………………........Pg 4

Music Ministry…………………...….Pg 5

In Memory………………..…..…..…..Pg 6

In Honor………………..…………..…..Pg 7

In This Issue

Pastor…………………………………………..Dr. Mark Crosby

Associate Pastor…………………………..Rev. Dickie Davis

Pastoral Care Director…………………Rev. Tom Bergeron

Assistant Pastoral Care………………..Rev. Rita Chiasson Youth/Missions Director……………..Rev. David Orges

Special Ministries…………………………James Harthoorn

Music Director……………………………..Melanie Rushing

Assistant Music Director………………David Easley

Education Director & Praise Band..Terrie Crosby

Administrative Assistant………………Cathy Bermes

Treasurer……………………………………..Jim Otken

Maintenance…………………………………David Drake

Organist ……………………………………….Carol Justice &

Vickie Arbour Keyboard………………………………………Brittany Crosby,

Sammi Rushing, Sarah Rushing, & Caitlin Rush

Our StaffOur StaffOur StaffOur Staff

In the month of May our sermon series will be entitled

"Who is Jesus (according to the Bible)." We live in a day

where many voices have made several claims about Jesus, but who does Jesus claim to be? This series will help you

to defend your faith and renew your faith as we look at

the claims, the miracles and love our Lord and Savior.

So please join us in May for worship. I pray that you will

be blessed because of it.

Hope to see you Sunday, Mark

Pasto r’s Desk Continued …

Live Oak United Methodist Church

P.O. Box 709

Watson, LA 70786

(225) 664-4801 www.loumc.org

Email: liveoakumc@aol.com

Sunday Worship - 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunday School - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Thursday Worship – 7:00 PM

Nuggets from the Bible | Romans 4:5

“But to Him, who does not work

but believes on Him who justifies

the ungodly, his faith is

accounted for righteousness.”

Picture in your mind three men standing before the judgment bar of God. There’s Spotless Sam, Honest Henry, and Deceptive Dave. Spotless Sam is of such rare virtue, you usually find only one in a generation. To his neighbors and fellow workers, he appears that he is

unable to do anything wrong. He can always see the good in a bad person. If you cross his path the only thing you’ll get is an invitation to dinner. In his home things are no different. His wife is the apple of his eye and his children adore him. He’ll lay down the paper or cancel his golf game to spend time with his six year old.

Honest Henry lives the life he preaches. He’s a bit disagreeable at times and a little inconsiderate. But at the same time, he’s far from a wretch. He’s a good fellow, and minds his own business. If he borrows your lawn mower he returns it full of gas. It’s clear his standards are high.

Then, there’s Deceptive Dave. He’s quite a different story. The only thing honest about him is his address. Most people like him until

they get to know him. He’s selfish and sneaky. He always has his own interests at heart. He treats his family as though they’re his servants. The longest he lives in a neighborhood is two years. At times his vocabulary is limited to four letter words.

As these three men stand before God which of the three will hear, “Enter into the joy of the Lord?” None stands a chance. The Bible gives at least two reasons why no amount of goodness will ever get us to heaven.

One is, regardless of how good we are we’ve still sinned, that is we’ve missed the mark of perfection. Sin demands a penalty and that penalty is death. A just God cannot overlook sin, it has to be paid for.

A second reason why no amount of goodness will get us to heaven is that no amount of goodness is as good as God. He is the standard. Billy Graham, the pope, or any “good” person is not good enough. Romans 3:23 says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

But God hasn’t left us hopeless. What we need He has provided. 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us that God made Him (Christ) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.

How do we get this forgiveness and righteousness? The Bible answers that question in one word. The word is “believe.” It means to trust, to rely on. Jesus' death in our place paid for our sins. For this reason we can stand before a holy God with the perfect righteousness of Christ. We are eternally saved.

Dates to RememberDates to RememberDates to RememberDates to Remember

Mother’s Day: May 8th

Graduation Sunday: May, 8th

Day of Caring: May 14th

Confirmation Sunday: May 15th

Summer Musical Pre-Camp Rehearsal: May 15th

Youth Block Party: May 18th

Trash Bash: May 21st at 7:00 a.m.

Ladies Fellowship: May 21st

Remix (Youth VBS): May 22nd thru May 25th

Fifth Sunday at Camp Istrouma: May 29th

On May 14th we will participate in a day of

caring by going with our GLOVES ministry

to build a wheelchair ramp for a family

nearby. The day will begin with breakfast

in the FLC, sponsored by the Men of Aim. In order to properly prepare, please

contact either Dickie Davis or Ray Terral

to let us know if you will be eating.

GLOVES Ministry Day of Caring

Announcement

Mandy Erwin and Shevis D. Ball

Invites you to share in the joy of our wedding celebration, As we exchange marriage vows and

begin our new life together On Saturday, the twenty-first of May,

Two thousand eleven At Two o’clock in the afternoon. Live Oak United Methodist Church 34890 Louisiana Highway 16

Watson, Louisiana

Reception immediately following at Triage 51494 Louisiana Highway 16

Congratulations to our 2011 Graduates!

Summer Musical Theater Camp The Amazing Grace Race

Lights, camera, action!

Music, Drama, Bible Study, Snacks, Crafts, and Fun!

Sign up now for our Summer Musical Theater Camp! This one week summer day camp is for children entering 1st -7th grades from 9:00am-12noon June 20-24th. (Characters’ rehearsals for drama will last until 2:00pm each day) This musical is about a group of runners who are running the race of life. The Christian life has trails full of mountains and valleys. The key to running this race successfully is to follow in Christ's footsteps. He is our example: "in His Steps...in my shoes!" A pre-camp introduction rehearsal and swimming party with auditions for characters’ speaking parts and solos is Sunday, May 15th at 3:00pm. You’ll get a CD and script to learn the music and speaking parts when you register! Registration fee is $25. See church office, lobbies, or music suite for registration forms. Call or email Melanie for more info: rushing1@cox.net

Summer Piano Classes!

Piano 101 for beginner teens and adults

Piano 102 a continuation of last summer's class for those who have had some piano instruction

Children's Piano and Voice Classes Look for registration forms in the lobbies, church office, and music suite

03/27/2011

Jerri Harris: Mike & Pat McCumsey, Sharon Soileau

Howard & Hazel Underwood: Robert & Sherri Everett

Eldo & Anne Easterly: Steve & Jane Muller

04/03/2011

Sam Geraci “Taylor’s Dad”: Jim and Doris King, Lillian and Richard Thompson

Charles Nanney: M/M William King

Charles McDaniel: Lillian and Richard Thompson

04/10/2011

Wallace Odom: Mrs. W. W. Odom

04/17/2011

Malcolm Underwood: Bob & Sue Waldon, M/M L.W. Arnold, Loris & Inell Harrison, M/M Warren W. May, Mike & Pat McCumsey, Lillian & Richard Thompson, Vetra Wilson, M/M James W. Justice, M./M Scott Smith, Annice Addison, Shelly Strobel, Scott & Nancy Underwood

Brady Forman: M/M James W. Justice

Lanella Scarf: M. M. James W. Justice

Donnie & Linda Martin: Robert & Sherri Everett

Sarah & Alton Easterly: Shelby Easterly

L.C. Harris: David & Ginger Heuvel

J. J. Barnes’ Dad: David A. & Ginger H. Heuvel

Jerri Harris: M/M James W. Justice

Charles McDaniel: M/M James W. Justice

Dr. John Barnes: J. J. Barnes, Jr.

04/24/2011

Malcolm Underwood: M/M Billy Amacker, Charles & Aundre Garrison, Bobbie Nanney, M/M James W. Justice

Cindy Edwards “Elaine Graves’ Mom”: M/M. James W. Justice

Garrett Arnold: Scott & Julie Smith

In MemoryIn MemoryIn MemoryIn Memory

In Honor of Russell & Lela Buhler on their 62nd Anniversary: Johnny & Norma Morgan In Celebration of our 50th Anniversary and in Memory of our heart donor and in Honor of His Family: Clarence and Deetie Richardson In Honor of our grandchildren: Robert & Sherri Everett In Honor of Richie Erwin on his honors’ graduation: Roseanne Erwin & Tim Chavers In Honor of Warren & Jeannine May: Jamie Smith

In HonorIn HonorIn HonorIn Honor

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