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Pastor's Corner….. Staffing Update & Changes: Staff Parish Relations Committee had asked for an additional clergy appointment to fill the position left vacant by Paul Evans' departure. A suitable clergy was not available. Therefore, we have made adjustments to cover particular areas of ministry. Rev. Dr. Russell Miller will assume more preaching responsibilities, committee assignments and other pastoral duties. He will relinquish the leadership of the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service Praise Team. Chris Taylor and Jennifer Owens will assume dual leadership of the Gathering music & the 9:30 a.m. Praise Team beginning June 20. Bruce Brehm has been employed, part-time, to coordinate the technical, sound & computer areas of ministry. Rev. Conrad Archer will continue working ten hours per week to be the minister relating to Celebrate Recovery and to teach short term Bible Studies. Rev. Larry Robbins will assume Nursing Home and Homebound Care to our congregation beginning July 1. The Stephen Ministry will continue to assist with hospital visitation. While this is different from our original plan, I believe all areas of ministry will be adequately served. -- Fred
Men's Round-Up Camping Trip FOR MEN OF ALL AGES, METHODIST OR NOT! Saturday, June 26, 2010, 1:30 pm ‗til Sunday a.m. Spend the day on the Guadalupe River w/ fishing, hiking, fellowship! Barbecue dinner served at 6 pm Saturday, followed by a speaker. Breakfast Sunday morning, then Bible Study. Where: Taylor Ranch on FM 1376, just past the Guadalupe River (15 min. from Boerne) What to Bring: Water bottle and chair. Bring camping gear, fishing gear and shotgun if you wish. Questions? Call Bob Ogle @ 830-249-9358.
FUMC MUSIC HAPPENINGS! Wed., July 7th FREE Young People's Concert * FUMC Sanctuary at 2 p.m. Restless Romantics: Chopin, Brahms, Barber & Schumann. Decorate a violin cookie, donated by Bear Moon Bakery, after the concert Sun., July 11th Concert for all! – High Notes & Heart Strings: Loeffler, Mozart & Mendelssohn - In the FUMC Sanctuary at 2 p.m. Suggested voluntary donation of $20/adults and $5/children at the door Sun., July 14th Concert – Baroque Bacchanal: CPE, JS, and JC Bach, Couperin & Corelli FREE for Menger House/Morningside residents. Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Menger House Sun., July 18th Concert for all! – Baroque Bacchanal: CPE, JS, and JC Bach, Couperin & Corelli in the FUMC Sanctuary at 2 p.m. Suggested voluntary donation of $20/adults and $5/children at the door
Want to learn to play the Mountain Dulcimer?? Contact Marilynn Reder 249-7436 or Ron Wilde 336-4943.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT FUMC Boerne was well represented at this year's Southwest Texas Annual Conference which was held June 2-5 in Corpus Christi. The delegation from our church was led by Pastors Fred Martin, Kim Burke, and Dr. Russell Miller. Lay Delegates to the meeting included Ann & Girvin Harkins, Sue & Ken Morris, Judy & Fred Martin, Rhonda Riser, & Jack Morrow. Highlights included the reappointment of Pastors Fred, Kim, and Russell to our church for the next year. We did not receive an appointment for the vacant Associate Pastor position. It is always an honor to attend the Ordination Service and see the new pastors being ordained. Likewise, it is inspirational to hear from the retiring pastors as they reflect on their years of service to God. The conference heard from several special guests speaking on a variety of topics, but of special note was a sermon from Pastor Tyrone Gordon from St. Luke Community UMC in Dallas who preached on the "Great Commission of Jesus" from the Gospel of Matthew. If you would like any more information regarding Annual Conference, please contact one of the delegates listed above.
Children's Ministry
Mission Monday July 5th and 19th - 9am to 1pm Saxon Hall Service opportunities for children and their families in our community.
Adventures in Narnia storytime book club July 6th, 12–1:30pm in Saxon Hall. Let's read, share and re-create Narnia from CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. For children that have completed K – 5th grade.
Basketball fun with a friend Wednesdays noon to 2 p.m., Family Life Center. Come shoot a few hoops with friends from our neighborhood.
Cactus Pear Music Festival Children's Concert July 7th 2.p.m. Sanctuary After the concert, join us for cookie decorating in Saxon Hall
Parents Night Out July 9th 6 to 10 p.m. and Parents Day Out July 16th 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. PNO and PDO become Fabulous Friday for all children through 5th grade. PDO costs are $12 first child and $10 per siblings. PNO costs are $10 first child and $8 per sibling. Reservations are required and open one week prior to the date. For reservations call the nursery 249-2565 ext 31
Wacky Water Wednesday July 14th and July 21st 1p.m. to 4 p.m. City Pool. Meet us at the City Pool for a family fellowship opportunity. Pool fees are $2 for city residents, $3.50 for non-residents.
Nursing Home Visit July 22nd & 27th 8:30 a.m. to noon We meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. and travel together to the nursing homes.
Some of these activities require an RSVP and/or a registration form. For more details and to download a registration form, please visit www.fumc-boerne.org/children or contact the Children's Ministry Office.
Women's Ministry
Mark your calendar for the fall semester of Women's Ministry. Wednesday morning bible study will begin, September 1st and finish Wednesday, November 17th. Watch for the fall brochure in August! Join Pastor Kim Burke for a 6-week study of the female ancestry of Jesus. These women include Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary the mother of Jesus. The study of Jesus' foremothers will take us into the lives of these five remarkable women. The group will explore how these women who had little social power nevertheless made decisive contributions to the life of the Israelite people at critical junctures, even as they found ways to secure lives of dignity and justice for themselves. Perhaps you will see yourself in the lives of these women and the meaning behind their inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus. Kim will be using the book, ―Mother Roots‖ by Helen Bruch Pearson. No sign up necessary. Date: Wednesday, June 23rd – Wednesday, July 28th; Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am - Location: Family Life Center CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call the nursery @ 249-2565 ext 31
Celebrating Faith through Art Do you think you can't do art? Can't draw? Are you afraid to even try? Well, ladies, it's a new day! It's time to cast aside your fear and join us for six weeks of celebrating our faith through art. It's not about product, it's about process. Art is a reflection of who we are, what we do, how we feel - sometimes light, sometimes dark, and everything in between. We'll experiment with painting, photography, drawing, stained glass, pastels and watercolor. There will be a small fee for supplies, but as always, scholarships are available. Email or call Susan Brehm with questions. susan@rockingb.com 830-331-9477 No sign up necessary Tuesday, June 22nd – Tuesday, July 27, 9:30-11:30, Family Life Center – Rooms 202 & 203 AGE APPROPRIATE CHILDCARE (through elementary school) IS AVAILABLE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Call the nursery @ 249-2565 ext…31 ** If there is enough interest (at least 10 children) Kerry will offer an art class for elementary school children at the same time as the class for adults. Registration is required through Kerry Kirtley, Children's Ministry Director.
Home Bible Study Groups Our cabinet is full of video driven Bible studies for women and we would love for you to check them out and use them for a summer home group study! We have numerous Beth Moore studies including the revised edition of Breaking Free, the study of Esther and, Stepping Up which is a study of the Psalms. We have studies written by Jennifer Rothschild, Pricilla Shirer, Ann Graham Lotz and more. For further information or to preview a study, call Cindy @ 249-2565 ext 26
Youth Ministry
High School students are off to San Marcos and UM Army, July 4 - 10. Please pray that we might be the hands and feet of Christ to the people we encounter.
Senior High Summer Camp for the Southwest Texas Conference is July 18 - 22.
Girl‘s Chrysalis — July 21-24
That crazy NONSTOPATHON FOR 6TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE IS July 30, watch for registrations.
New Member Shepherding Program Jesus: "The Good Shepherd" The Nurture Committee is launching the ―Shepherding‖ Program to help new members feel welcome and to become more rapidly familiar with all of the wonderful ministries and activities available in our church! As our church continues to grow, it can sometimes be overwhelming for new members to ―find their way‖ by using a welcome packet alone. The Shepherding Program will provide new members with the option of being assigned a ―shepherding‖ individual (or family) to personally help them ―get connected‖ with other church members, programs, and ministries at their desired level of participation.
We are beginning to build the ―Shepherding Team‖ now. If you have the desire, capacity, and feel ―called‖ to help welcome our new members, please contact Ann Harkins at (830) 537-3184. A short training program will be offered this September; the Shepherding Program is set to begin in October. Thanks for your consideration!
POSITIVE PARENTING EVENING WORKSHOP A focus on the early years of your child's life. Tuesday evenings in July & August at St. Peter's Catholic Church – free childcare available w/ reservation. Workshop is free of charge. Call 830-537-6367 for more information.
Stephens Ministers—the AFTER People Stephens Ministers are there: ...after you've washed and returned the last casserole dish. ...after the divorce papers have been served and the bottom falls out of your life. ...after the door has slammed shut—-for the last time. Stephens Ministers will come alongside you, or someone you know, who needs comfort and support after life overwhelms. We are there for as long AFTER as we are needed. Please call Vickie Huffman at 830-755-8053 for more information.
Lights! Camera! Action! ―Faith in Film‖ series coming soon to The Gathering! Bring your friends & neighbors to church! Take a look at the Christian faith thru the lens of popular movies with Pastors Kim & Russell. Beginning June 19th, we'll bring our comfy folding chairs & enjoy a movie and popcorn in the FLC. (PLEASE NOTE: Service time will be from 6-8 p.m. (NOT at regular 6:35 slot) to allow plenty of time for viewing the movie.) On alternating Saturday nights, there will be a regular service, with the sermon focusing on the spiritual messages found in the film shown the week before. July 10 Movie Night and July 17 Worship/Sermon July 24 Movie Night and July 31 Worship/Sermon August 7 Movie Night and August 14 Worship/ Sermon (All movies will be rated PG-13, with an alternate movie for kids shown in Saxon Hall.)
An Activity for ALL ages!! Run, Walk, Talk & Pray Tuesday mornings thru July 27, 8:15am – 9:15am FLC Parking Lot Join our enthusiastic group, led by Pastor Kim and her son Jordan, on Tuesday mornings for a fun, uplifting and energizing walk down Old No. 9 (That's the Boerne walking trail). This is for people of all ages…children, parents, young & old. We will leave the parking lot of the FLC @ 8:15 and return by 9:15. Please join us in celebrating the Lord together in ― BODY.
First Friday Mary & Dean Tisdale will bring a patriotic concert to our First Friday program on July 2 at 10:00 a.m. Join us in the sanctuary for patriotic readings and various songs including the Star Spangled Banner and salutes to each arm of the military. Lunch will follow the presentation. A $3.00 donation is appreciated. Call the church office to make your lunch reservation (249-2565).
Alzheimer's Caretaker Support Group. Meets every 3rd Monday from 12 noon till 1 pm in room 107 of the Family Life Center. June 21 and July 19 are our summer meetings. Our group is led by a trained Alzheimer's support counselor. Bring your sack lunch and join us for valuable give and take conversation.
Sunday School Spotlight: Pilgrims Class This class is for adults of all ages and follows the Adult Bible Studies series. Each quarter brings a new focus based on different readings from the Bible. The discussion format provides wonderful insights into the scriptures and their application in today's world. The class meets on Sunday mornings @ 9:30 in FLC room 203. We would love for you to join us!
PRAYERS Carol Boerner, Minnie Mayfield, Noel Bryant, Clif Toepperwein, Debbie Jobson, Norma & Charles Smith, Sandy Mack, Dottie Vincent, Ricca McClain's family members, Rachel Peckne's sister, Nicholas Ramirez, Beverly Williams' sister, Ryan, Lily Balensiefen, Shelly Billingsley's mom, Tom Pickens' mom – Patricia. Released from hospitals recently: Gene Haas, George Martin, Rusti Clemens, Pam Plunkett, Bob Lauda, Silsbee Collins, Rachel Peckne, Betty Ewing.
Love & Prayers are Extended to: Betty Immel & family on the death of her granddaughter; Bernell Norton on the death of her sister; Lin Floyd on the death of her mother; Joan, Kevin & Khim Kite & family on the death of Joan's mother.
Members in Service: Evan Swinghamer, Trey Stout, Jason Smith, Jeff McCarty, Kay Orth's grandson – Hugh, Cody Davis, Kyle York, Mateo Benavidez, Kelly Schultz, Boyd Brack, Brandon Varnado, Lance Mile, Brandon Day, Randy Northrup, Todd Archer, Cliff Betts, Morgan Brown, James Hammill, Rev. Kyle Roehrig, Matthew Doyal, Todd Rasmussen, and all who serve in the military, Dan Larson, Chris Larson.
CHILI COOK OFF! SEPTEMBER 26! Team competition chili cook off! Get a team together to cook up a pot of chili. Make your plans now including a team name. Watch out for the ―Red Hot Mamas‖ team! They have already begun to plan. Prizes will be awarded for the best chili. More information will be coming. — Congregational Fellowship Committee
Memorials and Honorariums In Honor
&Penny Robbins by Mr.& Mrs. George Plummer
In Memory
+Frank Andrews by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ogle
+Jim Cassity by Juanita Cassity
+Sonny Davis by Mr. & Mrs. Leon McCrary, George Spencer
+David Franklin by Nonie Kendrick
+Virginia Martin by Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Uecker
+Margie Miller by Corky Godwin
+Inez Roberts by Nonie Kendrick
+Grace Sells by the Bridge Club
+Harvey Shinn by the Murray Family
DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Have you heard? Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace is back! Classes: August 15-November 14. There has been great success with previous classes & we are excited to offer another opportunity for you to attend!. An orientation & sign-up meeting will be on August 1 following the 11:00 service. For more info, call Craig or Jennica Colvin, Class Coordinators @ 210-833- 1861. Childcare is available throughout the program.
Do you have an old Cub Scout uniform? Our pack is in need of uniforms to help families who can't afford them. A new uniform is more than $100! Please check for pants, shirts, scarves or hats that you would like to donate and bring to church office! Thank you!
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