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Life in Christ First United Methodist Church of Cameron, Texas 2017 Publication – Number #03 Church Newsletter– March 22, 2017 Note from the Pastor: Mark 16:5-7 ESV And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as He told you.” What a statement to hear, “He has risen; he is not here.” My little Olivia, age 5, is scared of spiders. She’s not scared of much else, but for whatever reason, she will not go near a spider. Even at the smallest spider she will just stand there and holler until one of us comes and kills it for her. She believes that spider could hurt her somehow. Her belief effects her actions. Sometimes I ask myself if we really believe what the Bible says. Do we really believe Jesus was the Son of God? Do we really believe he died to take away our sins? Do we really believe Jesus rose from the dead? Because if we really believed these things it would mean a total transformation of our lives. Maybe we do believe these things but we don’t understand what it all means. It means we have a God who is on our side. We have a God who will fight the battle for us. We have a God who will never forsake us. I know times get rough and we don’t understand why certain things happen, but our God will never leave us. Do we understand that? Look up at the night sky and see all those stars. For all the stars you see there are millions you don’t see. Now think about the creation of those stars, “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so.” (Genesis 1:14-15) God said it, and it was so. A star system so far beyond our understanding was created because God deemed it to be so. That God, that all powerful God, is on your side. That magnificent God has paid your debt and defeated death for you. That spectacular God desires a relationship with you, He wants to talk to you, guide you, comfort you. That is the God we serve. That is the God who raised Jesus from the dead. That is the God who is interceding for us, who has sent us His Spirit. What is there, then, that we cannot do? If God is for us, who can be against us? Live this life not just believing in the empty tomb, but believing in all that it means for you. Blessings, Geoff Page 1 of 4 F U M C Sunday School . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Fellowship Coffee . . . . . 10:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Attendance Feb 2017 05 12 19 26 Sunday School 26 33 23 30 Worship 85 110 88 103 Mar 2017 05 12 19 26 Sunday School 31 25 22 Worship 80 81 89 Contributions: Minimum Needed Weekly......$5,318.00 February 2017___________ Received 05 $ 4,837.00 “ “ 12 $ 3,086.00 “ “ 19 $ 2,741.00 “ “ 26 $ 4,317.00 Total Received $14,981.00 __ March 2017_______ Received 05 $ 4,886.00 “ “ 12 $ 3,716.00 “ “ 19 $ 2,568.00 “ “ 26 $ Total Received $ 11,170.00 MAYSFIELD CHURCH Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am ____________________________________ Attendance Feb 2017 05 12 19 26 Worship 14 9 11 19 Mar 2017 05 12 19 26 Worship 15 6 11
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Life in Christ First United Methodist Church of Cameron, Texas
2017 Publication – Number #03
Church Newsletter– March 22, 2017
Note from the Pastor: Mark 16:5-7 ESV
And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side,
dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not
be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he
is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and
Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as
He told you.”
What a statement to hear, “He has risen; he is not here.” My little Olivia,
age 5, is scared of spiders. She’s not scared of much else, but for whatever
reason, she will not go near a spider. Even at the smallest spider she will just
stand there and holler until one of us comes and kills it for her. She believes
that spider could hurt her somehow. Her belief effects her actions.
Sometimes I ask myself if we really believe what the Bible says. Do we really
believe Jesus was the Son of God? Do we really believe he died to take away
our sins? Do we really believe Jesus rose from the dead? Because if we really
believed these things it would mean a total transformation of our lives. Maybe
we do believe these things but we don’t understand what it all means. It means
we have a God who is on our side. We have a God who will fight the battle for
us. We have a God who will never forsake us. I know times get rough and we
don’t understand why certain things happen, but our God will never leave us.
Do we understand that? Look up at the night sky and see all those stars. For all
the stars you see there are millions you don’t see. Now think about the creation
of those stars, “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens
to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons,
and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to
give light upon the earth.” And it was so.” (Genesis 1:14-15) God said it, and
it was so. A star system so far beyond our understanding was created because
God deemed it to be so. That God, that all powerful God, is on your side. That
magnificent God has paid your debt and defeated death for you. That spectacular
God desires a relationship with you, He wants to talk to you, guide you, comfort
you. That is the God we serve. That is the God who raised Jesus from the dead.
That is the God who is interceding for us, who has sent us His Spirit.
What is there, then, that we cannot do? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Live this life not just believing in the empty tomb, but believing in all that it
means for you.
Blessings, Geoff
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F U M C
Sunday School . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Fellowship Coffee . . . . . 10:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am
Attendance
Feb 2017 05 12 19 26
Sunday School 26 33 23 30
Worship 85 110 88 103
Mar 2017 05 12 19 26
Sunday School 31 25 22
Worship 80 81 89
Contributions: Minimum Needed Weekly......$5,318.00
February 2017___________
Received 05 $ 4,837.00
“ “ 12 $ 3,086.00
“ “ 19 $ 2,741.00
“ “ 26 $ 4,317.00
Total Received $14,981.00
__ March 2017_______
Received 05 $ 4,886.00
“ “ 12 $ 3,716.00
“ “ 19 $ 2,568.00
“ “ 26 $
Total Received $ 11,170.00
MAYSFIELD CHURCH
Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am ____________________________________
Attendance
Feb 2017 05 12 19 26
Worship 14 9 11 19
Mar 2017 05 12 19 26
Worship 15 6 11
PRAYER LIST
Family & Friends of Wilma Dycus Family & Friends of Emily Hacker (Rockdale) Family & Friends of Devin Raynor (Rogers)
United States of America Paul Defferari Alan Lazarow Pastor Chris Norton Tim Shelton Nancy Tucker Carol Tucker Jane Heitman Larry Green Doris McCullin Jason Wood Janice & Joe Rozner Debbie Smith Kenneth Willy Becky Hillman Augustus Karl Mike Barr August Parker Billy Brock Joe Lewis Amelia Lara Weesie Sherrill (Rod Holcombe’s mother) Marcia Lightsey Cynthia Pate (Betty McDonald’s daughter) Marly Jones Gary Pate (Betty McDonald’s Son-in-law) Roy Lynn Boutwell Toni Garrison Charanza (friend of Rene Sapp) Lucien Kruse Amy Anderson (sister-in-law of Graham’s) Alice Evans (Eric Cobb’s grandmother) Kristen Wenzel (Traveling Cambodia)
Cameron Nursing & Rehab Center Winnie L. Nursing Center 2202 N. Travis St 2104 N. Karnes Ave Ph. 254-697-6564 PH 254-697-4985_____________________
Velma White E. J. Provasek Henry Havlik Dorothy Marek Francis McDermott Tense Tumlinson __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Homebound: Mildred Cast (mother of Karen Cast)
MILITARY PERSONNEL PRAYERS
All of our Military Men and Women
Bruce Gootee Son of Martha & Glenn Gootee U.S. Air Force
Lance Burnett Son of Billie/Newton Burnett U.S. Air Force
Lynn Lightfoot John Graham’s sister U.S. Air Force
John Hawkins Son of Ann/ Jack Hawkins U.S. Army
Micah Shaw Grandson of Martha Lee U.S. Army
Richard Roberts Son-in-law of Diane Parker U.S. Army
Bruce Leuthold Grandson-in-law of Tense Tumlinson U.S. Army
Josh Wood Son of Alan/ Xochitl Wood U.S. Army
Benjamin Goodheart Grandson of Cesare/Dollie Mancuso U.S. Navy
Mary Grace Johnson Niece of Betty Kopriva U.S. Navy
Marc & Karen Stokes Son & daughter-in-law of Pam Schattle U.S. Navy
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Worship Support 2017 Lay Readers: Jerry Bethell
TBA
ACOLYTES: Leader: Tammy Zarosky
Mar 26 Savannah Dorner / Taytum Moore
Apr 2 Keaton / Macade Patzke
Apr 9 Brinkley / Cade Patterson
Apr 16 Patrick Cobb / Elias Lightsey
Apr 23 Emily/ Owen Graham
Apr 30 Ian Duffy/ Cade Patterson
May 7 Victoria Williams / Emily Graham
May 14 Taytum Moore/ Brinley Patterson
May 21 Savannah Dorner / Elias Lightsey
May 28 Owen Graham / Hunter Hux
GREETERS Leader: Rhonda Kruse
Mar 26 Joni/John Graham Family
Apr 2 Murdock Donner & Girls
Apr 9 Dennis/Teri Adcox Family
Apr 16 Melissa/ Eric Cobb Family
Apr 23 Ben / Jenny White
Apr 30 Robert Maler / Frank Stewart
May 7 Rickey/ D’Ann Williams
May 14 Brent/ Tammy Zarosky
May 21 John, Lisa & Andy Youngblood
May 28 Cesare / Dollie Mancuso
USHERS Leader: Kyle Kruse
Mar Harvey Gommert, Randy Sapp,
Kevin Duffy & Ian Duffy
Apr Alan Patterson, Bob Purser,
Eric & Patrick Cobb
TORCHPASSERS for Youth
Mar 26 Muniz Family
Apr 2 Hollas Family
Apr 9 Layne Family
Apr 16 No Youth
Apr 23 Condry Family
Apr 30 Varga Family / Jennifer Kostroun
May 7 Adcox Family
May 14 No Youth (Mother’s Day)
May 21 No Youth (Baccalaureate)
May 28 No Youth (Memorial Day)
SUNDAY COUNTERS:
Mar Melissa Willians/ Addie Patterson
Apr Rod Holcombe / Teri Adcox
Jun Lee Riding / Frank Stewart
July Addie Patterson
4th SUNDAY LUNCHEON - HOSTESS
Leader: Brenda Barton
Mar Connie Sapp, Blair Dorner,
Lisa Youngblood
Apr Nancy Tucker, Leslie Watkins,
Karen Hale, Brenda Barton
May D’Ann Williams, Jennifer
Kostroun, Melissa Williams &
Phyllis Fisk
Home Bound Communion:
Minnie McGoldrick, Betty Kopriva
and Rev. Geoff Lightsey
Communion Team: Brenda Barton
THANK YOU NOTES
This is an email that we received on our web site- FUMC Members & Staff: I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you. You don't know me personally, but I wanted to thank you and your staff for your service, commitment and love for this community. It is making an impact. Your work is bearing fruit. So thank you! Be encouraged :) You are making a difference. Keep it up :) With Gratitude, Erika
From The Family of Angelo Valvo:
We would like to say “Thank You” for the cards, calls and sympathy you showed during the loss of my brother- in- law in Italy. Cesare & Dollie Mancuso
Welcome to FUMC
Harper Kate Gommert Congratulations to
Holly & Colton Gommert And family
Please bring fresh flowers to place on the “The Living Cross” during our Easter morning service.
YOUTH NEWS
Easter Egg Hunt:
We will be having our Easter Egg immediately following the Easter Service on Sunday, April 16, 2017. We are asking everyone to help bring and donate Easter eggs and items for the eggs. We will accept donations up till Church on Sunday, April 9th. Items to fill can be candy, stickers, little toys, etc. You can bring items on Sundays or to the office during office hours. We will need the teens to help with hiding the eggs on Easter Sunday during the service. Thank you!
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MEMORIALS
Memory of Omer Poorman
From: Merry Sue/Kenneth Hajdik,
R.C./Gayle Ward, Joe Tomek, Herbert/Faye
Lum, Toni/Robert Perry, Dennis/Teri Adcox,
Jim/Pat Camp, Annie Boudreaux,
Sammie/Michael Buben, Elizabeth Rupe,
Jack/Ann Hawkins, Rod Holcombe,
Brenda/Tommy Barton, Carol Barr, Betty
Poorman, M/M Dennis Micak, Betty French,
Diana/Tom Schmitt, M/M L.J. Chachre,
Sandra/Terry Corbin,
Memory of Angelo Valvo (Italy)
From: Cesare/Dollie Mancuso
Memory of Brian Watson, Kent Denson,
From: Brenda/Tommy Barton
Memnory of Jack Huff
From: Brenda/Tommy Barton, John/Lella
Henderson, Betty French, Kerry/Denise
Stranes
Memory of Ernest Moore, Rita Mikilec
From: Carol Barr
******* Honors
Honor of: Lella/ John Henderson
From: Elizabeth Leeper
Lunch Bunch
Thursday, April 6th at 12pm
Bring a dish and join the fun! Speaker will be announced
Deadline to order Memorial Lilies
Tuesday, APRIL 4th
March 22, 2017 - Issue #03
Upcoming Special Events:
Church Luncheon and 4th
Sunday Food Collection
Sunday, Mar 26th
Free Pancake Supper in F.Hall -
Thur, Mar 30th – 5:30-7 pm
Deadline for Memorial Lilies
Tues, Apr 4th
Lunch Bunch 12 pm - FLC
Thurs, Apr 6th
U M Army Comes to Cameron
June 11-17th
Youth Camp - June 25 thru-30th
VBS (Vacation Bible School) - July 10 - 14th
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First United Methodist Church Contact Information
208 W. 2nd St. - P O. Box 528
Cameron TX 76520 Phone: (254) 697-4933 Fax: (254) 697-2505
E-mail addresses:
Pastor: [email protected]
Youth Director: [email protected]
Office: [email protected]
Finance: [email protected]
Library: [email protected]
Website: www.cameronfumc.com
Church Staff Pastor………………….Rev. Geoff Lightsey
Secretary……………………… Elaine Kelly
Finance………………………… Alan Wood
Membership……………Minnie McGoldrick
Music Director………........Debbie Gommert
Youth Director…………...BJ Laja-Akintayo
Organist / Pianist………………...Karen Cast
Sunday School Director ………Mike Zajicek
Sound System ………………….Ken Janicek
Custodian……………………...Jesse Molina
Maid……………………......Connie Newton
Nursery……Jennifer Horne & Stacie Soefje
Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Cameron, Texas Permit No. #76
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES and Teachers
Senior Adult Bible Class: John Henderson and Connie Grudzinski; sub: Lue Wenzel
Friendship Adults Class: Rickey Williams
Mom’s Class: Rebekah Lightsey
Young Adults Class: Ed Cauley
Jr High & Senior High: BJ Laja-Akintayo
K- 2nd Grade: Micah Holcombe
3-5th Grade:
Nursery: Jennifer Horne - downstairs
Unashamed Synergy (FUMC Youth Ministries)
Fun. Creative. Engaging.
Every Sunday, 5 – 7 p.m. Family Life Center
Come join U.S. and live unashamed!
Youth Director: BJ Laja-Akintayo
Walk-ins: Wed. & Thur. 2-4 pm Appointments upon request
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unashamedsynergy Twitter: follow @unashamedfumc https://twitter.com/unashamedfumc Instagram: follow @unashamedfumc
Address Service Requested
Prayer and Meditation O Lord, You have brought me to this new day and further opportunity. Help me to work with
You so that it may be a good day with good things done. Amen *******
No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side of things.
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