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Newsletter
July, 2008
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PASTOR'S CORNER
The dog days of summer are definitely here. Temperatures are rising, people are traveling to exciting places and summer activities are in full swing. God is busy at work at FUMC-Boerne! Our VBS was a wonderful success with 264 children and 130 adult volunteers! Our Uganda mission team just completed a two week mission trip which involved mercy bag evangelism (over 30 were baptized and 50 made first time professions of faith!), ministry to children, men and women. Both our Jr. and Sr. High youth groups have been busy doing mission work with other youth from around Southwest Texas. These and other activities are concrete, tangible ways that the Body of Christ at FUMC-Boerne have been reaching out and touching hearts and transforming lives in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. What about you? Are you plugged in to one or more of the many vital ministries at FUMC? — Blessings, Pastor Paul
PRAYERS
Mike Becker, Ace Adkins, Richard Gray, Willene Leeder, Jalene Welsh, Dorothy Jones, Ilda Reynertson, John Storm, Dorothy Busby, Bob Fly, Harvey Shinn, Lois Carswell, David Fulton, Sid Cravey's brother, Susie Butler's aunt, Duane Tucker, John Threatt, Truitt Tucker, Makayla Smith, Lorraine Broglie, Bob Runion, Marjorie Berren, T.J. O'Toole, Bailey Keller, Colleen Carson, Vance Tolleson, Mary Rowell, Thelma Greenwald, Paul Harris, Diana Fly, Richard Glomski. Released from hospital: Helen Otto, Christina Gann, Carol Straayer, Paul Sanders, David Hunt, Suzanne Vandeberg, David Hotchkiss, J. T. Byrne, John McKenney, Frank Terry, Charles Smith. Members in Service: Cody Davis, Kyle York, Mateo Benavidez, Conan Martin, Kelly Schultz, Boyd Brack, Brandon Varnado, Lance Mile, Brandon Day, Joseph Lyons, Randy Northrup, Todd Archer, Cliff Betts, Morgan Brown, James Hammill, Rev. Kyle Roehrig, Matthew Doyal, Todd Rasmussen, and all who serve in the military. Love & Prayers are Extended to: the family of Eddie Weidel who died April 18; Edna Earle Smith & family on the death of her brother – Carol Butler on April 23; Cheryl Fulton, Lori, Mark & Ian Figart on the death of Doug Fulton on April 24; family of Anne Kissling who died April 28; Martha Wilson on the death of her brother; family of Ryan Becker who died April 29; Stephen Spoor & family on the death of his sister, Martha.
MEMORIALS/HONORIUMS
+Forest Davis by Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Taylor-Building Fund Memorials Jean Wheeler by Jeannette Kuhlman
+Doug Fulton by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lee- Jones Scholarship by Genesis Class-Maxine Lorenz Fund by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pope-Maxine Lorenz Fund by Nonie Kendrick by Dr. & Mrs. Ray Sprayberry by Mr. & Mrs. Rory Sheppard by Mr. & Mrs. George Plummer
+Martha Spoor by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lee- Jones Scholarship by Genesis Class-Maxine Lorenz Fund JOYS Congratulations to Russell Miller who received his Doctorate of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC on May 12. Congratulations to Kerstin Heitzke who was selected to receive a matching award through the United Methodist Dollars for Scholars program for the 2008-2009 academic year. Kerstin will be a sophomore in September at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
KIDS CORNER
Wacky Water Wednesdays
July 9th, July 23rd 1 to 4 pm at the Boerne City Pool Meet us at the pool under the Children's Ministry umbrella for fun and fellowship. We encourage families to come together; however, parents may drop off their children as long as the child is at least 8 years old, knows how to swim, and the parent signs them in at the Children's Ministry table.
FUMC Nursery will offer Parents Night Out on Friday, July 11, 6 - 10 pm, and Parents Day Out date as Friday, July 18, 8:45 am - 2:15 pm
Nursing Home Visit
July 22nd 9am Children's Ministry will be traveling with a team from our church that brings communion to the local nursing homes. We will meet at 9am in Saxon Hall. Please join us as we make new friends and share communion.
Summer Sunday School is in full swing and we are having a great time Living B.I.G. If you would like to be a part of showing children God's love, please consider volunteering to be a Sunday School Teacher this summer. Let us know what Sundays you are available; you do not have to teach every Sunday. Contact Kerry at the church office or by email kkirtley@fumc-boerne.org for more information. The
Journey to Jerusalem was quite a ride! It was such a privilege to work with 130 gracious and loving servants this year at VBS. Your amount of time and energy and love and devotion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for being part of this blessing for all 264 children that came. I pray you all continue to grow in Christ's love and "Live It" in everything you do. For His Glory, Jennifer, Kerry and Lori
Family Mission Monday – July 14th We are continuing to LIVE it by helping others. We invite families to meet us at 9am in Saxon Hall. We will depart from there to participate in a community service project. Please RSVP by Friday July 11th so we will know how many snacks to prepare. You can RSVP by calling the church office or by email lbalensiefen@ fumc-boerne.org Jr & Sr High
STUDENT MINISTRIES
July 6—12, FUMC Youth 9 – 12th grade will be in San Angelo on a mission trip with UM Army. Please pray for their success in touching the lives of others.
4th of July patriotic togetherness
City Park 6 pm for picnic and fire works watching. Senior Sendoff July 27th @ 6 pm.
Summer Youth Calendars are out
Senior Sendoff is July 27th @ 6 pm…come say good bye, adios, so long, farewell to our Seniors ’08.
KENDALL COUNTY SERVICE BOARD
Child Protective Services are sponsoring a Foster/ Adopt Expo on Saturday, June 21 from 9am-noon in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in knowing more about this very special ministry, please plan to attend the meeting and learn more about supporting the needs of abused and neglected children. Reception honoring Pastor Conrad & Judee Sunday, June 1, 2008 FLC from 9:30-11:00 There will be a basket for cards. If you would like to make a monetary donation to their retirement fund please do so in the basket. Checks can be made out to FUMC with Conrad's name in the memo line.
PRAYERS
Hester Schwope, Susan Gann, Mike Becker, Ace Adkins, Jalene Welsh, Dorothy Jones, Edna Earle Smith, Ilda Reynertson, John Storm, Dorothy Busby, Harvey Shinn, Lois Carswell, David Fulton, Sid Cravey's brother, Susie Butler's aunt, Duane Tucker, John Threatt, Truitt Tucker, Makayla Smith, Lorraine Broglie, Bob Runion, Marjorie Berren, T.J. O'Toole, Bailey Keller, Colleen Carson, Vance Tolleson, Mary Rowell, Thelma Greenwald, Paul Harris, Diana Fly, Nonie Kendrick's grandson, Joshua.
Released from hospital: Richard Gray, Charles Smith, Kathy Woodworth, Elyse Haney, Chuck Taylor, Richard Glomski, Stanley Young, Jalene Welsh.
Members in Service: Cody Davis, Kyle York, Mateo Benavidez, Conan Martin, Kelly Schultz, Boyd Brack, Brandon Varnado, Lance Mile, Brandon Day, Joseph Lyons, Randy Northrup, Todd Archer, Cliff Betts, Morgan Brown, James Hammill, Rev. Kyle Roehrig, Matthew Doyal, Todd Rasmussen, and all who serve in the military.
Love & Prayers are Extended to: Family & friends of Ed Liebe who died on May 15; Robbie & Charlie Lloyd & family on the death of Robbie's mom – Delores Walker; James & Susan Grenia & family on the death of Hannah Grenia; Dea Barker on the death of her brother – Jim Meador; Chris Buckingham & family on the death of Chris' step-dad – Lloyd Thomas; Ann Gill & family on the death of her brother; Nita Fox, Kiel Fox & family on the death of Bob Fox on June 6; Howard Howell on the death of his wife, Jean on June 10; Shirley Joiner on the death of her brother – Wayne Kirby, Shirley Brodeur on the death of her brother – Sonny Webber.
JOYS and Congratulations to: Meghan Schultz and Jason Kirkpatrick who were married in our Sanctuary on May 24. Meghan is the daughter of Mike & Carol Schultz
MEMORIALS/HONORIUMS In Honor of:
+Russell Miller by Mr. & Mrs. Phil Sneed-Music Ministry, Rev. Cyril Stone-Music Ministry
+Al Koppen by Norajill Winstead
+Dale & Grace West by Mr. & Mrs. George Plummer-Children's Ministry In Memory
+Lucy Ellis by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ingram
+Bob Fox by Mr. & Mrs. George Plummer, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Davidson, Texas Communications Expo, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Phipps, Mr. & Mrs. David Carter, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Gehring, Texas Statewide Telephone Coop, Ronnie & Nancy Stewart, Etex Telephone Coop
+Doug Fulton by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Barrow- Building Fund, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Fulton, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Banks, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Max Reed-Maxine Lorenz Fund, Genie Lander, Marianne Cooley
+Hannah Grenia by Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Wilson
+Martha Spoor by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cashion- VBS, Patsy Schendel-Maxine Lorenz Fund
+Lloyd Thomas by Dr. & Mrs. Ray Sprayberry-Housing Repair Team
+Delores Walker by Genesis Sunday School Class-Maxine Lorenz Fund, FUMC UMW Unit – UMW Missions, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hanson, Nonie Kendrick-UMW Missions
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is coming back to our church starting 17 August thru 16 November. We have had two very successful classes to date and among our distinguished graduates are Pastor Paul and Pastor Russell and spouses. To learn more about this exciting class, plan to attend one of the orientation and sign-up meetings to be held immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service on 27 July and again on 3 August. Have questions? Call David Jarrell, Class Coordinator, @ 537-3830, Kathy DeBerry, Class Leader, @755-4259, or talk to one of our graduates!
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
1300 clergy and lay delegates gathered June 4-7 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi for the annual meeting of the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. The delegates heard reports about church membership, reports and proposals concerning the monitoring of clergy & congregational effectiveness, and to adopt several conference organization reports and processes. With mixed emotions, we listened as Conrad presented his retirement address – by all reviewers "the best presentation of the 15 clergy that retired this year." Also announced was the result of the conference-wide "Offering Christ Today for Tomorrow" capital campaign -- raising $6,529,832. This money will be used for New Church Development and Transformation. Clergy delegates representing FUMC-Boerne included Conrad Archer, Paul Evans, Fred Martin, Russell Miller. Lay delegates included Judy Archer, Tom Butler, Ann Harkins, Gervin Harkins, Charlie Lloyd, Diane Morrow, Jack Morrow and Rory Sheppard.
Church Office Summer Hours: Beginning June 20, 2008, the offices will close at noon on Fridays.
Volunteers needed: The Warrior & Family Support Center at Ft. Sam Houston needs volunteers during weekdays or weekends. Call Linda Davis, 830-620-5346, to learn more about what is needed.
CACTUS PEAR CONCERTS return to FUMC We are fortunate once again to host the Cactus Pear Chamber Music Concerts in July. Led by Stephanie Sant' Ambrogio (former concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony), these concerts are given by world class musicians right here in our own sanctuary. There is no charge; however donations will be greatly appreciated. Suggested donation is $22. We are hosting the following three events: Wednesday, July 16, 2 pm. Free Young People's Concert, designed especially for children. Then decorate a violin cookie after the concert! Wednesday, July 16, 7 pm. "The All Americans", an A list of American composers, including songs from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Sunday, July 20, 2 pm. "The Golden Ax…and other striking pieces." Features an exciting new piece based on an Aesop fable. For more information, please contact Russell Miller in the church office.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT
Are you one of the overlooked souls who regularly put in the "36-hour day" to provide support for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease? Join our support group and learn more about care-giving through education, information, and referrals. When: 3rd Monday of each month, beginning July 21 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM Brown bag meeting. Church will provide drinks and dessert Where: FUMC, Family Life Center Facilitator: Patrice Doerries, Senior Cares Coordinator, Hill Country Crisis Council. Patrice is certified by Stanford University to facilitate Alzheimers support groups, other dementias and memory loss in later life. Confidentiality is honored. For more information, please contact Mary Hall mhall@fumc-boerne.org, Sandra Glomski sglomski@fumc-boerne.org or 249-2565
FUMC BLOOD DRIVE – AUGUST 3 (9:00am – 12:30pm)
There were 28 brave souls who attempted to donate & 25 were able to give in the June Blood Drive!! Thank you!! The next Blood Drive will be AUGUST 3 in Family Life Center. If you donated in June, you will be eligible for the $20 gift card to HEB if you donate again in August! Mark your calendar!!!
YOUR LIVING LEGACY
The gifts you make in your estate plan can carry on your charitable support long after your passing. An estate plan allows you to choose the type of legacy you would like to leave. There are several ways you can include a legacy gift to your church in your estate plan:
*Designate First United Methodist Church as a beneficiary in your will
*Make a contribution to the FUMC Endowment Fund
*Establish a fund named for your family
*Designate a gift of insurance
*Create a charitable remainder trust
*Make a contribution to the FUMC Capital Campaign
Reimbursements
Do you regularly make purchases for the church? The church is exempt from sales taxes and any taxes paid on your purchase can not be reimbursed to you. Stop by the church office to pick up a sales tax exempt form to use when shopping so that sales taxes won't be charged. Thanks, Lyn Stewart, Business Manager.
CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Visit our website at www.fumc-boerne.org to now make donations by check, credit or debit card online to pay your pledge, tithes or support our various programs and activities. No First Friday July 4th. See you in August.
KIDS CORNER
Wacky Water Wednesdays
July 9th, July 23rd 1 to 4 pm at the Boerne City Pool Meet us at the pool under the Children's Ministry umbrella for fun and fellowship. We encourage families to come together; however, parents may drop off their children as long as the child is at least 8 years old, knows how to swim, and the parent signs them in at the Children's Ministry table.
FUMC Nursery will offer Parents Night Out on Friday, July 11, 6 - 10 pm, and Parents Day Out date as Friday, July 18, 8:45 am - 2:15 pm
Nursing Home Visit
July 22nd 9am Children's Ministry will be traveling with a team from our church that brings communion to the local nursing homes. We will meet at 9am in Saxon Hall. Please join us as we make new friends and share communion.
Summer Sunday School is in full swing and we are having a great time Living B.I.G. If you would like to be a part of showing children God's love, please consider volunteering to be a Sunday School Teacher this summer. Let us know what Sundays you are available; you do not have to teach every Sunday. Contact Kerry at the church office or by email kkirtley@fumc-boerne.org for more information. The
Journey to Jerusalem was quite a ride! It was such a privilege to work with 130 gracious and loving servants this year at VBS. Your amount of time and energy and love and devotion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for being part of this blessing for all 264 children that came. I pray you all continue to grow in Christ's love and "Live It" in everything you do. For His Glory, Jennifer, Kerry and Lori
Family Mission Monday – July 14th We are continuing to LIVE it by helping others. We invite families to meet us at 9am in Saxon Hall. We will depart from there to participate in a community service project. Please RSVP by Friday July 11th so we will know how many snacks to prepare. You can RSVP by calling the church office or by email lbalensiefen@ fumc-boerne.org Jr & Sr High
4th of July patriotic togetherness
City Park 6 pm for picnic and fire works watching. Senior Sendoff July 27th @ 6 pm.
Thank You Notes to Church Family
Our family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation for the love extended to us upon the death of our loved one, Doug Fulton. We are blessed to be a part of such a loving church family. — Love, Cheryl Fulton, Mark, Lori & Ian Figart
Thank you for the calls and support during Charles' surgery. We so appreciated the pastors' visits as well as a visit from Bill Brodeur. — God Bless, Norma Smith
Thank you so much for the Wesley Jones Scholarship. It will be very helpful and I am very honored to have been one of the recipients. — Garrett Drake
Thanks to all of you--far too many for me to be able to thank individually--for your kind notes and gifts celebrating my retirement from the active ministry. With your gifts, Judee and I have started our "Trip to England" fund, and hope to go there next spring. And thanks also for giving me the opportunity to be a part-time pastor at our wonderful church. I look forward to continued time together. — Blessings, Pastor Conrad Archer
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