OCTOBER 2017

The Messenger 37 E Beauregard San Angelo, TX 325.655.8981

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES In the Sanctuary… 8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE 10:45 a.m. Traditional In Celebration Hall... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Sunday School 9:30 Children & Adults

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October

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First United Methodist Church, San Angelo

1 Corinthians

6:19-20

Or do you not

know that your

body is the

temple of the

Holy Spirit who

is in you,

whom you have

from God, and

you are not

your own? For

you were

bought at a

price. Therefore

glorify God

with your

body.

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Wednesday Evening Family Ministry

NEW CLASS BEGINNING: The Daniel Plan: Food, 4 weeks: 10/18-11/8, 6-7 pm, Library Following up on The Daniel Plan, this four-session, vid-eo-based Bible study explores both the spiritual and health benefits of following a healthy lifestyle by focus-ing on the first essential of The Daniel Plan: FOOD. Led by Sherry Ann Miller. Materials $8. (The Daniel Plan is not a prerequisite for this course.) CLASSES CONTINUING: The Daniel Plan, 6 weeks: 9/6-10/11, 6-7 pm Li-

brary The Daniel Plan is a healthy lifestyle program founded on biblical principles and focused on The Essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, focus & Friends. Led by Sherry Miller. Fitness Witness, 8 weeks: 9/6-10/25, 7-7:30, Li-brary

A low impact fitness group for all body types. Bring a mat or towel. FMI contact Stephanie James, stephaniejames5@gmail.com

Stewardship . . .

In October we will be conducting our Annual Stewardship Campaign called “Expect a Mira-cle” and our key verse will be Habbakuk 1:5 “The LORD’s Answer 5 “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. I believe the Lord is still in the miracle business and often God uses His people to do great and mighty things. The campaign will run Sunday October 8th through October 29th and here are a couple of things I would ask you to consider. Pray for the entire month of October. A Prayer Calendar will be given out this Sunday but will also be available in Frist Place Café. Pray every day for both the stewardship of the church but also for us to meet the needs that are necessary for us to be in ministry and accomplish our mission. Secondly you (your family) will be asked to complete a Pledge Card. When we talk about fall Stewardship and pledge cards, often people ask “why do I need to fill out a pledge card”. Your pledge card is used by the Finance Committee to estimate the largest portion of our budget for 2018. If we do not have that information then likely we will have to estimate a lower budget and then begin to sacrifice ministries, which we never want to do. Third, on Sunday October 29th, after worship (around 12:15pm we will have a potluck luncheon (meat provided) and celebration of our Stewardship Campaign. Please plan to come back or stay for that luncheon. Bring a side dish and lets celebrate together what God is doing in our midst.

In His Grace Scott

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Many thanks to the Sunday School Classes who have stepped up to cook for and serve our church family. Here are the planned dishes and who will be preparing and serving meals on Wednesdays.

Wednesday, Oct. 4 CHEERS Hamburgers

Sides Tater Tots Dessert

Wednesday, Oct. 11 SEEKERS Green Chili

Chicken Tortilla Casserole, Salad Chips

Desserts

Wednesday, Oct. 18 TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 25 OFFICE STAFF— Taco

Casserole Fruit Salad Dessert

Financial Peace University, 9 weeks, 9/6-11/1, 6-8pm, Harmony Room Led by Harold & LaQueta Shel-burne The Pair-of-Bulls or The Parables, 8 weeks,

9/6-10/25, 6-7 pm, Cheers Room Led by Pastor Scott Bradford Oct 4th – Rich Man & Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

Oct 11th – Workers in the Vineyard (Mat 20:1-16)

Oct 18th – Parable of the Weeds (Mat 13:24-30, 36-43)

Oct 25th – The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Nov 1st (Possibly an All Saints Service) but (optional; The Cost of

Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35) Parent Talk (Informal Discussion Group), 8 Weeks, 9/6-10/25, 6-7pm, Parlor Led by Giovanna LeCroy No materials needed.

The Class Meeting, 4 weeks 9/ 6-9/27, 6-7pm, Journey Room Join Pastor Bryan as we learn what it means to re-claim the Small Group in a 4 week study based on “The Class Meeting” by Dr. Kevin M. Watson. Materials provided. Embracing An Alternative Orthodoxy, 6 weeks, 9/6-10/11 6-7pm, Office Conf. Rm. This is a DVD-based study by Richard Rohr, ODM, and is being led by Richard Evans. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US ONLINE

Wednesday Evening Family Ministry

Wednesday Evening Family Meals

Join us at 5:30 to enjoy a “supper” gathering around the tables in Celebration Hall. Different Sun-day School classes have put on the apron and gloves to cook up delicious meals, and fellowship has been warm and inviting. You can’t get a meal this good for $3.00, $2.00 youth, and $1.00 children. There are only a few more weeks to enjoy eating with your friends. There will be a great celebration on the last night, November 1 with grilled hot dogs and all the trimmings. Mark your calendars!

$3.00 adults, $2.00 youth, and $1.00

OCTOBER 2017

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More Fellowship . . .

Coming Event:

FAITHFIRSTFALLFESTIVAL

November 1

FAITH FIRST FALL FESTIVAL!

Hot Dogs and more!

In lieu of a Halloween event, we will be hosting our very first

Faith First FALL Festival! Planned for first family fun won’t

you help? Your ideas and suggestions for how to make this a

fun filled event for everyone, not just kids...but kids at

heart! Let our new Children’s Ministry Director know...she wel-

comes your ideas and definitely any help you can provide. There

will be good food, good fun and great fellowship! Contact Lau-

rel at mtnlaurel@sbcglobal.comet.

First Family Services . . .

Lectionary Scriptures

Rev. Scott Bradford

Rev. Bryan Rogers

Rev. Dale Weise

OCTOBER 2017

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Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

Sermon Series for October Expect a Miracle

Oct. 8 Water into Wine John 2:1-12 Oct. 15 Healing of Official’s Son John 4:43-54

Oct. 22 The Healing Pool John 5:1-15 Oct. 29 Feeding the 5,000 John 6:1-15

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES In the Sanctuary… 8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE 10:45 a.m. Traditional In Celebration Hall... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Notes 10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9 Childcare available during all services Children are always welcome in worship. Worship activity bags are out-side the sanctuary. Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex. FirstPlace Café & Info Desk The open area next to Celebration Hall is our home to coffee and do-nuts, connections with our members and guests, and information about our ministries. The Info Desk is located in the main area near the entrance to the Edu-cation wing off of Beauregard Street. Holy Communion We celebrate Communion in all services on the first Sunday of each month. We believe this is the Lord’s Table, and all are invited to participate in this Sacrament. Intinction—Each person is given a piece of bread and then dips it in the juice before eating. In Homes—We will take communion to the homebound. 655-8981 to schedule OTHER SERVICES FOR WORSHIP AND FAITH DEVELOPMENT Sunday School… Classes for adults, young couples, youth, children and infants/toddlers are held every Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Brochures are available through-out the church to point you in the direction you wish to attend or check online: firstmethodist.net, or call 655-8981 for more information. Special Seasons and Events…. Morning Glories, a women’s prayer and study group, meet every Tues-day morning at 10:00 am in the Journey Sunday School Classroom. Studies are led by various members and include mission projects, prayers and active discussions. An annual retreat highlights this group’s devoted study and com-munion. Other study groups are held throughout the year. Our online site will list those courses that are available: firstmethodist.net or you can call the of-fice at 655-8981 for more information.

Consecration Sunday Pot Luck Meal

OCTOBER 1 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Exod. 17:1-7 Ps. 78:1-4,12-16 Phil. 2:1-13 Matt. 21:23-32

OCTOBER 8 Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Exod. 20:1-4,7-9, 12-20 Ps. 19 Phil. 3:4b-14 Matt. 21:33-46

OCTOBER 15 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Exod. 32:1-14 Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 Phil. 4:1-9 Matt. 22:1-14

OCTOBER 22 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Exod. 33:12-23 Ps. 99 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Matt. 22:15-22

OCTOBER 29 Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost Deut. 34:1-12 Ps. 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thess. 2:1-8 Matt. 22:34-46

Laity Sunday World Communion

Sunday

OCTOBER 2017

Program: Mission Around the World October 4

9:45 for morning group, 6:00 for evening group,

All interested women are welcome! Please join us!

Cathy Hubbard 658-5375 fmi

MATURE ADULT MINISTRIES

Monthly Meeting 5:00 pm

Quarterly Church Library

Next meeting: November 14

Contact Ofelia Gonzales

325 227-8475

Morning Glories are studying …. Taught by Amber Alexander. This group meet on Tuesday mornings in the Cheers classroom, 10:30 til noon. It is a lively group of ladies who are devoted to their study. Oct. 24 will be their annual fall retreat. FMI call Lori Francks, 325 234 0375. Anyone is welcome to come for the study that is guaranteed to inspire and challenge!

There are nine adult Sunday School Classes at FUMC! Something for everyone!

Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. FMI pick up a Sunday School brochure in the FirstPlace Café.

Class Study Topics for OCTOBER

Harmony—Romans by Max Lucado Led by Trudy Bozeman , et al

Journey—Acts. Led by Carol Santry & Kaye Pfluger

Bayith—God ‘s Urgent Call -Adult Bible Series. By various class members

Cheers— Joshua, Led by Johnny Fender

Seekers—Moses, by Adam Hamilton. Led by Alan Gregston

Union—The Call, by Adam Hamilton. Led by Tim Hunnicutt

S.T.E.R.—Revelation/Victorious,. Led by Kraig Schell

Fellowship—The Pauline Letters. Led by Buster Peek

Chi Rho— Guardrails.. Led by Giovanna LeCroy

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Adult Studies . .

First United

Methodist Church Monday, Nov. 6, 2017

5:30-7:30 Cheers Classroom

Childcare Available

Register: Lor i Francks

(lfrancks@hotmail.com)

www.firstmethodist.net

or (325) 655-8981

OCTOBER 2017

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Life of the Church. . .

Fall Supper Clubs Getting to Know Each Other One Meal at a Time There are nearly 120 people in-volved in 11 different Supper Club groups at this time. The groups will meet three times to

share a pot-luck meal and visit. Registration for the spring session of Supper Clubs will begin in late January.

A recent Supper Club gathering at

Bubba & Lois Harrison’s home.

Miles United Methodist Church will have their annual

Sausage Fest on Sunday October 1, 2017

at Weatherby Hall in Miles, Texas. Times are 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Cost is $8.00 per plate.

Menu includes sausage from Sklenarik's Smoked Meats, potatoes, German sauer-kraut and coleslaw, green beans, rolls, dessert, and iced tea.

Dine-in and take-out will be available. Sausage by the pound may be purchased also. Raffle tickets will be sold for a 50" LED television, a gift card from Sklenarik's

Smoked Meats, and a gift card from Ideal Food Store.

4:00 PM Gathering, Music, and Worship followed by Silent Auction, Food & Fellowship

Classic games for the kids! Bring the whole family.

Hilda United Methodist

October 8, 2017

CAMP MEETING

OCTOBER 2017

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Mission and Outreach. . .

Sunday October 1st is Undee Sunday . Please bring Men’s and Wom-en's underwear and socks new in the pack-

age. These items will be laid on the altar and Somebody's Rusty will distribute your gifts at laundry love and other events throughout the year.

Tuesday, October 10, 6-8pm

Stop & Wash @ MLK & 15th

FREE Supper, Showers, Washers/

Dryers, Detergent,

Haircuts, Clothing, Health Profes-

sionals, Hygiene Bags

Loads of God’s love for you from SOMEBODY’S RUSTY @ First UMC San Angelo

FIRST UMC SHOEBOX

COLLECTION DAY

NOV. 12, 2017

WWW.SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG/WHAT-WE-DO/

OPERATION-CHRISTMAS-CHILD

Can you donate a 12-pack of soft drinks, flavored

waters, teas, lemonade? Donations will be used in

the Hospitality Area. Drop off 12-packs in the

Church Office before Thursday, October 12.

OCTOBER—2017

SEPTEMBER MEMORIALS

IN MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY FUND

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Generosity through Giving. . .

Rosemary Harper Charles & Brenda Wyatt Cokesbury Christian Singers Robert & Sherry Dorotik Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Camille Santry Cokesbury Christian Singers Joan Cusenbary Ofelia Gonzales Mature Adults James Howard Birdie Pool Organ Fund Snodgrass Family Music/Choir Fund (Sybil, Carolee, Nancy)

FaithFirst Cooks! Thank you Fellowship,

Harmony, Journey

and STER Sunday

School Classes. The

meals have been yum-

my! Coming up Cheers,

Seekers and Office

Staff. Something to

Kids Eat during this summer, prepared 2,623 meals that were served at 3 sites. FirstChurch, St. Lukes UMC, and Emmanuel Episcopal volunteers worked in the First Kitchen all summer in order for these children to be fed. Total meals served in San Angelo: 14,409.

OCTOBER 2017

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Mission and Outreach . . .

EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SAN ANGELO

OCT. 7, 2017

Registration - 8:00AM to 8:30AM Instruction - 8:30AM to 4:30PM INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: www.riotexas.org/early-response-team Early Response Teams (ERT) are specially trained teams that offer assistance soon after the disaster strikes. They generally do clean-up work and tasks required to stop further damage from being done, e.g. putting tarps on damaged roofs. They might do minor repairs that help make homes habitable, but they do not do extensive repairs or reconstruction (that is the job for Long Term Recovery). All members of an Early Response Team are required to complete the six to seven hour training course and must have a criminal background check. The training is done according to UMCOR guide-lines and policies. Persons completing the training and passing the criminal background check will be is-sued a badge indicating they are approved by the Rio Texas Conference and credentialed by UMCOR. Credentials are valid for three years. Procedures for recertifying as an ERT member and receiving new credentials are available at the website above. Persons who have not served on an Early Response Team responding to a disaster since their raining must retake the ERT training course in order to receive new credentials. A number of substantial changes have been made to the course in the past three years. The purpose of this team training is to orient people to the special needs and situations that are common after most natural disasters. In the first few days (and sometimes weeks) following a major storm, only teams that are trained and self-contained are useful. An Early Response Team is a special type of VIM Team An Early Response Team has a very narrow function and has no management or administrative responsibility for the overall disaster response. An “Early Response Team” should not be confused with a Disaster Recovery Team. An Early Response Team is a specially trained and certified team called to do early response. A Disaster Recovery Team is a type of UMVIM Team that comes to assist in the long term recovery, AFTER early response is completed. Each Early Response Team member must be trained and carry an identification badge reissued by UMCOR following successful comple-tion of Early Response Team Training. First United Methodist Church, 37 E Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903 (325) 655-8981

Ours Serving in Military Chris Canvaness USAF Ryan Gandy USAF Johnny Goldthrite USA Randall Tye Graham USA Mica Greenwood USN Zane Jarvis USAF Josh Mort USAF Chris Mullen USAF August Pfluger USAF Danielle Pozun USAF Joshua Rodriguez USAF Jon P. Rogers USA Phillip Santos USAF Yvonne Santos USAF Brian Sheffield USN Cody Smith USA Ryan Tallant USA Cory Tusha USAF Cameron Walker USAF Savanah Williams USA

CANCER

OCTOBER 2017 Church Family Prayers Requested. . .

Aiden Snyder Barry Kleypas Bill Humble Bob Barnes Dr. Bruce Heare Charlie Fleming Connie Weems Dawn McMinn Jackson Dick Benson Ethan Miller Fred Buck Fred Gudmundson Jay Moore Jeff Ward Jennifer Cooper Jerry Tindel Kathy Robinson

HEALTH CONCERNS

Anna Duderstadt (mother of Lanier Duderstadt) Health Concerns

Betty Andrews Health Concerns

Billie Hightower (sister of Beth Kopecky) Health Concerns

Buddy Beck Health Concerns

Clair Adams Health Concerns

Consuelo Lopez Health Concerns

David Lourash Health Concerns

Ernest Lopez (son of Consuelo Lopez) Health Concerns

First Responders & Persons Affected By Natural Disasters

Julia Byrd (wife of Thomas “T-Byrd” Byrd) Health Concerns

Mike Bodine Health Concerns

Mishel Duarte Health Concerns

Nancy Snodgrass Surgery (recovering)

Peggy Skaggs Health Concerns

Sam Gaitan Fall (Recovering)

Sandy Jinright Health Concerns

Sonny Cortese Health Concerns

Tom Huffman Health Concerns

Zane Wegner Health Concerns

The Family of Melissa Gloeckler (daughter of

Jean Donalson) D. 9/12/2017

The Family of James Howard 9son of Dorothy

Howard ) D. 9/11/2017

The Family of Joan Cusenbary D. 9/11/2017

The Family of Raymond Galan (father of Gini

Christian) D. 9/19/2017

The Family of Antonio Romo (brother of Con-

suelo Lopez) D. 9/21/2017

Katie Ball Kevin Halfmann Kim Hunter Kinsley Baker Melissa James Michaela Rigsby Mike Varnadore Nicole Kleinsmith Patsy Eckert Richard Watts Ron Hoelle Rosemary Harper Sheryl Bragg Shirley Kennedy Stephanie Stewart Vernon Fritze

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Cokesbury Singers are rehearsing and preparing to sing at many nursing homes throughout San Angelo. You can hear them at ARBOR TERRACE at 2:00 pm on October 12, at PARK PLAZA on October 26 at 10:00 am and in VERIBEST UMC on Sunday, October 29 during their church service. This melodious group is a fun choir of age 55 and over singers. Age is the only re-quirement. Come join these fun loving friends who make “a joyful noise!” REHEARSALS are held on Thursday’s at 2:00 pm in the Choir Room. Koste Belchef is director.

OCTOBER 2017 Children’s Ministries. . .

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Busy days ahead! Give yourself a break and leave the kids with us! KIDS NIGHT OUT will provide fun for your kids and time for you to enjoy the evening also. Here are the dates we are scheduled: 6:00-10 pm. October 6 November 3 December 1 January 5 February 2 March 2 April 6 May 4 Also there will be a Shop Til You Drop held on Saturday, December 16, 8 am to 2 pm.

FirstKids’ Sunday School

Join us every Sunday on the 2nd floor for fun, fellowship, and faith lessons!

2-3 Year Olds: 4 Year Olds-4th

Grade: 5th-6th Grade: Bring your youngster to the 2nd floor. They will have a

great learning experience while having fun!

Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me and do not hinder them…”

Matt. 19:14 Join us for our Wednesday evening children’s program, where children will have fun taking a trip through the Old and New Testament exploring and visiting with Bible Heroes (All-in-One Bible Fun by Daphna Flegal, Abingdon Press). We will begin with Daniel and his faith and bravery in the Lion’s den and end with the charity of Dorcas. The children will explore the Bible Heroes through Bible stories, play, relationships, and come to know the Bible as their book. Classes will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and classrooms to

be announced. Classes will be available for two to three year olds, preschool to kinder-garten, first to fifth grade. Let us introduce your child to amazing Heroes of the Bible. Let us help your child explore the Bible from a new perspective and develop a love for their book, the Bible. Remember not all heroes wear capes. Jesus is my Super Hero! September 6—November 1 FMI or if you would like to help with children, please contact Laurel Bradford, mtnlaurel@sbcglobal.net.

Children’s Faith and Formation Ministries is looking for Chil-dren Sunday school teachers and substitutes. Please contact laurel@firstmethodist.net Children’s ministries will be doing a mission project called Coins for Christ! Children are asked to bring change to

help with power to the Wesley Clinic in Puerto Viezo, Costa Rica. This mission starts the middle of October and continue until December 10th. Donation jars will be provided to the Sunday school class rooms for collections. The Sunday school children will be involved in a Christmas pro-gram on December 10th. It will be presented for all three services.

More information to come. Contact Laurel Bradford, Director of Children’s Faith and Formation Ministries, laurel@firstmentodist.net with question or suggestions.

Wednesday Classes: 6:00-7:00—

Three Groups:

2-3 years, PreK-K, 1st-5th Grades

Materials Provided

OCTOBER 2017

Game On!

OCTOBER Game Day is Tuesday, October 17 at

3:00 pm.

FirstPlace Café.

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GREETERS NEEDED! Won’t you be the first smile we see on Sunday at FirstChurch! Greeters will simply welcome peo-ple to FirstChurch and give directions if needed. Greeters are asked to be in place at 8:10, be-tween 8:30 service and Sunday School and be-fore 10:45/11:00 services. There is a table in FirstPlace Café for you to sign-up if you are will-ing. We are asking for one Sunday per month for one year. There are substitutes available and each Sunday will have a team leader. FMI call Beth McCrea 325 212=7649 or edgema-ma@reagan.com

USHER MINISTRY:

Have you ever con-

sidered serving your

church as an usher?

Times and Sundays

are flexible and there

will be a training led

by Lee Pipkin and

Jack Srader, long time ushers at First Church.

This is an important aspect of worship and

you are needed. Signup sheets for both The

Bridge and Traditional Services are available

in FirstPlace Café.

Upoming GriefShare Courses in San Angelo Starting October 3rd...

Sierra Vista UMC, (325) 944-4041

Starting October 5th...

Glen Meadows Baptist Church, (325) 942-6601

The Shine the Light event held on September 9 in memory of friends and loved ones who have died by suicide had over 400 attend. Luminaries lined the Concho River and the path was walked in solemn re-membrance. Music was provided by Daniel Mankins and Father Jarod Holtz gave an inspiring talk. Bar-b-que sandwiches with trimmings were prepared and provided by Emmanuel Episco-pal Church volunteers. Partici-pants helped hang pictures and “sayings” on a wall honoring loved ones. This Mosaic reflected the “light of love” felt and por-trayed how broken hearts can become beautifully healed.

October 29 is Consecra-tion Sunday...A POT LUCK Meal will be served fol-lowing the worship services, around 12 noon. Meat will be pro-vided and everyone is asked to bring a side or dessert dish for the meal. FirstFamily will celebrate this important day with fellowship and good food. Don’t forget! You will want to be included.

OCTOBER 2017 Youth News . . .

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First United Methodist Student Ministries

Cross Roads Sunday Mornings 9:30 –10:40 am in Cross Roads Teachers: Tony Walker/ Hannah and Daniel Heare Cross Roads Youth Night will meet on Sunday Evenings 5:00 – 6:30 pm, twice monthly in the Cross RoadsYouth Lounge. Youth Council Spirit, Wednesday Evenings 6:00-7:30, Spirit Room 301, 3rd Floor Educational Building Worship Team/Youth Band Fundraisers Youth Volunteers

"Who Is God? What Is Church? Who

is it for? Is it broken? Can it be bet-

ter? If you’re not involved in SPIRIT,

come join us in Crossroads in the

Basement on Wednesday evenings

from 6:00-7:00pm as we ask and

answer these questions with a study

series called "Basic" by Francis

Chan."

A Youth Study by

Francis Chan

Youth Night continues to be great with prayer, praise music and the game of Romans and Christians led by our Youth Council. The youth have a blast and love it when they get the oppor-tunity to play and share this simple fun youth tradition with their friends! Our next youth night gathering will be our traditional Class Olympics IV. Watch for when this will be held. Probably in early October. Youth council will set the date and we will let you know. We have been having a great Sunday morning Bible study. We have been studying Sun-day’s covenant regarding the 7th day Sabbath and honoring God’s all-sufficient power through rest and remembrance. It has been a good lesson with scripture coming from the book of Exo-dus. We will continue our “Covenant” series. Watch for sign-up genius for Sunday morning snacks. Please take a look at that when you re-ceive it and see how you can help. Spirit will meet at its normal times. On Oct. 4 we will finish rehearsal at 7:00 to help the “Somebody’s Rusty” ministry by packing up some bags similar to how Hurricane Relief bags were filled. Please plan on that. Sunday, September 25 during the 8:30 worship service, Karleigh Rivas along with youth band

members Phillip Lupton, Spencer Burress and Andrea Safont-Meador praise music was present-ed. They did a great job! In addition another shout out for them…. After the homecoming game this

past weekend at “5th Quarter” taking place at Glenn, these four led praise music for the gather-

ing. Always very proud of our youth that go beyond our church walls to share their faith with others!

"Confirmation is up and running! We've been discussing God's story found in Scrip-tures. God created, humans broke things, and God has redeemed! We have 9 students and some adults helping as we discuss what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Be praying for our students as they continue this Journey together!"

OCTOBER 2017

“Transferring their membership from the

Church Militant to the

Church Triumphant!”

Our Life together. . .

MEMBERSHIP

SEPTEMBER, 2017

Attendance: Worship

Sunday

School

3-Sept 268 132

10-Sept 380 192

17-Sept 348 262

24-Sept 360 192

Member Deaths:

Reba Grosshans DOD-

9/18/17

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In Memoriam

Reba Grosshans

September 18, 2017

Beloved Member of First United

Methodist Church “The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends

of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his un-derstanding is unsearcha-ble.

He gives power to the

faint, and strengthens the powerless.”

Isaiah 40: 28-29

Honor or memori-alize someone by placing flowers on the Chancel. Con-

tact Dori Wegner at dori@wtxs.net or 254-718-6189.

Sympathy to the following: Family of Melissa Gloeckler, (9/12/2017) daughter of Jean Donal-son; Family of James Howard, (9/11/2017) son of Dorothy Howard; Family of Joan Cusenbary (9/11/2017); Family of Raymond Galan (9/19/2017) father of Gini Christian; Family of Antonio Romo (9/21/2017) brother of Consuelo Lopez;

A blessed triple Sacrament of Baptism was held on

Sunday, September 27 during the 10:45 service. Lucille

Rumsey Baxter, daughter of Rebekah Coleman and

Grant Baxter, Carson Fay Coleman, daughter of Eliza-

beth and

Lucas

Coleman,

and Julia

Fay

Slaughter,

daughter

of Lara

Coleman

Slaughter

and Wil-

liam

Slaughter.

Pastors

Scott

Bradford, Bryan Rogers and Carl Rohlf had the

pleasure of blessing these sweet girls. Proud grandpar-

ents are Howard and Faye Coleman.

The Sacrament of Baptism was held on Sunday,

September 10 during the 10:45 service for Everett Ste-

phen Hurst, son of Sarah Place Hurst and David

Hurst.

Lance and Jessica Secoy Ayers, joined by Profession of Faith on 9/10/17. Jessica was also Baptized. Jessica and Lance were married on 9/16/17!!! Brandy Hopper joined by Profession of Faith on 9/10/17. Al Dreckman joined by Profession of Faith on 9/06/17.

Welcome New Members!

Be sure and meet these new members and in-

vite them to join you in the life of our Church.

OCTOBER 2017

First United Methodist Church

37 E. Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas 76903

The mission of this Church is to make disci-ples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world…” So, help us God!

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Worship Schedule. . .

First United Methodist

Church

37 E. Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas 76903

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

In the Sanctuary –Traditional

8:30 a.m.

The BRIDGE

10:45 a.m.

In Celebration Hall –Contemporary

11:00 a.m.

Sunday School

9:30 Children & Adults

10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9

Childcare available during all services

Children are always welcome in worship.

Worship activity bags are outside the sanctuary.

Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex.

If you would prefer to receive your Messenger publication by “snail mail”,

notify the office at 655-8981 and make your request; or, if you are aware

that someone does not receive this publication or other FUMC mail

through e-mail, please have them notify the office. Thank you!