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The Messenger March, 2014 Join us March 9th - April 20th Every Sunday at 8:30am or 11:00am New Contemporary Service at 9:45am on March 30th First united Methodist church 200 Church street Azle, TX 76020
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The Messenger
March, 2014
Join us March 9th
- April 20th
Every Sunday
at 8:30am or 11:00am
New Contemporary Servic
e at 9:45am
on March 30th
First united Methodist church 200 Church street
Azle, TX 76020
Several years ago, I was visiting over the back fence with my neighbor who was a church staff member of an independent
church. I said, “How did Palm Sunday go?” He replied, “What is Palm Sunday?”
As important a season of the year as Lent is, some churches sadly allow this wonderful opportunity to focus on the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus go uncelebrated. Don’t let Lent go uncelebrat-ed. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5 (we will worship at 6:30 pm) and continues until Easter Sunday (April 20).
Of course, the culmination of the holy season of Lent is called Holy Week which includes Palm/Passion Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. All Christians celebrate Easter, but Easter cannot be fully appreciated unless you experience the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus during Lent.
One important tradition of Lent is making our personal sacrifice to identify with the many sacrifices of Jesus. Many Christian “give up something” they enjoy during Lent. A few people even give up a bad habit and use this sacred season to rid themselves of bad habits forever.
I invite you to join me in the “journey through the wilderness” called Lent.
In Christ,
Dr. Scott Youngblood, Senior Pastor
To all of you who led the music in our worship services while I was at the Baylor YouthCue, thank you for serving so willingly with your gifts. Thank you!
To all who came from our church to support our young people and listen to the concert of worship music, thank you. We had between 50 and 60 peo-ple, including our confirmation class who came. I know the young people were appreciative of your being there. Thank you for the adults who drove our confirmation class to the concert. Thank you to Weven Kimmey for organizing that. You gave them a wonderful opportunity.
Thank you to Christa Fonville for driving the bus for the Youth Choir to attend the Festival, to Clay Williams for going as a sponsor, and to Nate Starmer for providing wonderful “treats!” for our young people to enjoy during the weekend. Thank you to all parents and family members for giving our youth this opportunity.
Thank you to our Youth Choir members for the hours of preparation to memorize music and for doing your very best as singers in the choir and as solo singers and speakers in the event. Most of all thank you for being outstanding, responsible individuals. It was a privilege and pleasure to spend the weekend with you.
To Everyone –
Please remember that on March 5, there will be an Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. This service will mark the beginning of our Lenten Season. Lent is a special time for re-evaluating our own lives in our relation to God. It is a time to consider how we are living out our belief in God and a time to express our gratitude for God’s love for us. Please join us.
Margaret
It is truly a joy to work each day at this church and to share God's love with people in our community on behalf of this congregation. One of the effective ministries that you support through your weekly giving to the operating budget is the Backpack Program at Eagle Heights Elementary. Each Friday afternoon students that qualify for this program receive a backpack filled with nonperishable food items to last the entire weekend. While the program isn't intended to replace
meals, we know that in many cases it is the only food some children will receive until school resumes on Monday.
When this program started several years ago, our church made a commitment to fund the program in full at Eagle Heights from our operating budget. At that time 50 students were receiving backpacks and the yearly cost was $5,000. By the end of this 36 week school year, it's estimated that more than 70 children will be receiving backpacks. It costs $6 each week to stock a backpack. We continue to faithfully contribute $5,000 each year to this amazing program. However, due to the rising cost of food and the increasing number of backpacks needed, that pays for less than 50% of the cost per year and no longer fully underwrites the backpack program at Eagle Heights. A portion of the money raised at this year's Lord's Acre will be sent to help continue this congregation's commitment to fully funding this program. If you feel led to make an additional contribution to this program, please make a note in the memo line of your check "E.H. Backpacks" and the money will be used to help fund the growing needs of the program.
Thank you for being a congregation that cares so deeply for the children in our community.
Nate Starmer
817-444-3323
The Adventurer’s Class
will be volunteering at
the Tarrant Area Food
Bank on March 15. Participants can meet at the church
Saturday morning at 8:30 and carpool or go directly to the
Food Bank to begin at 9:00 am.
Group 1801 Youth News
A New Youth Led Bible Study Thursdays
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. We have a new Bible Study led by Collin Giles and Holly Clements on
Thursday nights. This study is open to all youth and it uses the Experiencing God study. Come join Collin and Holly for a deeper look into ways to experience God in our lives.
Ash Wednesday Service On March 5th the youth will be attending the Ash Wednesday Service at the church. The service will begin at 6:30p.m. and end at 7:30p.m.
Youth Week 2014 We have changed our Mystery Trip to a mystery local youth week. Our week will start with a mystery local mission on March 8th at 8:00 a.m. Meet at the church with work clothes and get ready for an awesome day of serving. On Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday Evening we will go to different mystery fun events. On Tuesday and Thursday Morning we will help clean the church and youth rooms. (Yes not a mystery, but hey it’s OK). If you want to be a part of this week: Let me know and fill out the General Youth form and General church release form.
Leadership Core Meeting: We will have a Leadership Core Meeting on March 16th after the 11:00 service. Food will be provided.
March Laser Tag Birthday Party On Sunday March 30th the youth will celebrate March Birthdays with laser tag. We will go off site for some fun and Birthday Celebration.
Senior Sunday 2014 Senior Sunday will be on May 4th 2014. Every year we celebrate our graduating high school seniors, by honoring them with a brunch during the Sunday School Hour. This year we have several seniors graduating and I need your help. First, I would like all the names of our graduating seniors by March 19th. Please have all information and pictures for the Senior Presentation turned in by April 20th. Junior High parents, we will have a Senior Sunday meeting on Wednesday April 2nd at 5:00p.m. to discuss prep for the brunch. Clay Williams
Plans are already underway for Vacation Bible School! Save the dates of June 22 through June 26. This year’s VBS is titled Weird Animals. The theme is that God loves all of us, no matter what we have done or no matter how we look. This is a great chance for children to learn about unconditional love. If you would like to help in any way there will be opportunities for you to sign up as a crew leader, teacher, decorator, storyteller---well, the list goes on! Watch your newsletter and bulletin each week for exciting ways to help.
This Saturday, March 1st marks the end of our eighth season of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Participants will be treated to a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings, music from the new contemporary service praise band, entertainment featuring T. J. Savage and Sam Amyett, and the presentation of awards.
You are invited to join us for the fun.
The confirmation Class now numbers 19!What a great lively group they are. Seven-teen of the nineteen made the trip to Waco on Sunday to hear our Youth Choir as they participated in the Youth Cue concert at Baylor. Expect great things from this class of energetic confirmands.
Hope you have a great week.
In His name,
Weven
Confirmation Retreat
The yearly Confirmation Retreat will be held at Glenn Lake Camp and Retreat Center on March 28th and 29th. Confirmands and their parents will leave the church on Friday evening the 28th and
return on Saturday the 29th. This is a special time of learning about our faith and learning to know each other. More information will follow soon, but mark your calendar now for this special time.
Women’s Retreat
When: March 14th and 15th
Where: Stillwater Lodge in Glen Rose
Contact: B.J. Collins email: [email protected] for more
information and room reservations.
MARCH MARCH MARCH
SERMON SCHEDULESERMON SCHEDULESERMON SCHEDULE
Dr. Scott Youngblood
March 2, 2014
Scripture: John 5: 1-8
Message: First Sabbath Controversy
March 5, 2014
Ash Wednesday
6:30 in the Sanctuary
March 9, 2014
Scripture: Mark 14: 12, 22-25
Message: Last Supper
March 16, 2014
Scripture: Mark 14: 32-42
Message: Garden of Gethsemane
March 23, 2014
Scripture: Mark 14: 53, 55, 61-70-72
Message: Condemned by the Righteous
March 30, 2014
Scripture: Mark 15: 1-15
Message: Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate
MARCH MENU
Wednesday Night
5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Chicken & Dumplings
Seasoned Green Beans
Tossed Salad, Rolls, Dessert
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Spring Break - no dinner
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Sandwich Bar
Tomato Basil Soup
Chips, Dessert
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Turkey Tetrazzini
Green Beans, Tossed Salad
Rolls, Dessert
New Prayer Requests: Nancy Bovea; Jimmy Bush; Carol Crabaugh; Rose Davila; Mary Davis;
Jennifer Detrick; Pat Grainger; Kitty Hobbs; Stan Liska; Continuing Requests: SSG Chris Ashworth; Don & Ruth Autry; Corey Berry; Gary Brister; Louise Biron; Gregg Cook; Kathy Croy; Howard Cummings; Russell Eagleton; Jerry & Susan Flippen; Ethel Handley; Daphne Havens; Hayes Heller; John Jicha; Roy Lacy; Arthur & Charlene Lang; Rosa Lanier; Mary Ledig; Linda Leemon; Jean Lewandowski; Harold Lockley; Jim Loudermilk; Mary Matthews; Susan Mauppin; Michael McCoy; Tom & Mareen Morrow; Del Mully; Molly Meyer; George Nail; Glen NeSmith; Jean Osborne; Dick Pivotto; Jean Rider; Keith Roberts; Kirby Rooker; Jerolyn Shaw; Ron Simants; Skylar Smith; Glenn Steketee; Ty Stevens; Melissa Van Hooser; Shane Wall; Fred Weir; Jana Young; Jim Young; Ramona Walker; DeAnne Williams; Helen Winters; Esther Zendt; The USA Military
Suggested donation :
$4 per person/$10 per family
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
200 Church St., Azle, TX 76020
817-444-3323 Fax: 817-444-3799
Senior Pastor: Dr. Scott Youngblood - [email protected]
Music & Worship: Margaret Bolding - [email protected]
Youth Ministries: Clay Williams - [email protected]
Children’s Ministry: Weven Kimmey - [email protected]
Outreach: Nate Starmer - [email protected]
Church Secretary: Jan Barranti - [email protected]
Nursery Ministries: Joanna Lacy - [email protected]
Church Maintenance: Jerry Gooch - [email protected]
Worship Technology: Dean Smith - [email protected]
