First United Methodist Church Port Lavaca

First United Methodist Church 814 N. San Antonio St. Port Lavaca, TX 77979 (361) 552-7434 Kelli Williamson, Senior Pastor Patricia Jentsch, Assoc. Pastor www.plfumc.org www.facebook.com/plfumc

A note from the pastor...

With the confidence as children of God...

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b)

These Sundays of Easter (the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost), yes we are still celebrating Easter even though the

stores have longed moved on, are about understanding the Resurrection. What does it mean to be a Resurrection people? We are reminded of the many promises that Jesus made and

that are still true.

We are children of God! At least weekly we hear “with the confidence as children of God, we continue to pray “Our

Father…””, but do we live it?

We are children of God that is why we pray with confidence. Unpacking this a bit more, it means we are worth God’s love.

Unfortunately, many of us forget this. Many advertisers prey on us because they too know we have forgotten we are worthy of God’s love. We somehow believe we aren’t _____ enough. They tell us if we buy their product, it will fill our need and we

will be _____ enough. But this only works for a short time, until we realize it didn’t fill our need and we return to believing we

aren’t _____ enough.

God in Jesus Christ came to give us life, not just any life but abundant life or life to the fullest. This life-giving gift from God, reminds us who we are and whose we are. It is a life of love,

joy, peace,… (Galatians 5:22-23), and hope.

By the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God through Jesus Christ, may we believe we really are loved by God, worth

God’s love, and receive the abundant life offered to us.

Now with the confidence of the children of God we continue to pray...Amen!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Kelli

PLFUMC Newsletter May 2016

Spring is in the air! Beautiful bluebonnets in front

of the church!

Flowers for May…

May 8 Honoring all Mothers

May 15 Charlie and Jane Taylor are honoring their great-granddaughter, Brenna,

on becoming a teenager. A donation has been made to the General Budget.

May 22 Evelyn Burleson and Bryan Golz have made a donation to the General Budget

IMO Jack Burleson, Lydia Cox Spillman, Bryan Spillman, Frances Spillman Culver,

Sarah Louise Spillman, Clara Edna Spillman and Hurt Spillman.

May 29 A donation to the General Budget has been made by Jody and Patsy Brett and

Clay, Candice, Linly, Paisley, and Rylan Brett IHO Susan Yanta and IMO Bennie Yanta, Joe and Ora Brett.

Women’s Walk to Emmaus Jean Wehmeyer, Lay Director

Rev. Carl Westbrook, Spiritual Director

Kim Wood, Board Representative

You are invited to attend the

Women’s Walk to Emmaus July 21-24, 2016

Spiritual Renewal Center, Victoria

Registration forms available at: www.cremmaus.org

Save the Date

175th Church Celebration

October 30, 2016

With only one service at 10:00am!

Lunch immediately following.

The Planning Committee is also asking for your help with remembrances from the past 25 years. Please share with the

committee by sending an email to plfumc175@gmail.com..

Ann Smith 05/03

Jacob Rodriguez 05/04

Denise Foster 05/05

Hannah Crone 05/10

Charlie Bunnell 05/13

Lisa Carroll 05/15

Katy Weaver 05/17

Darryl Smith 05/18

Steve Wilson 05/19

Marcus Caughron 05/19

Glendon Hill 05/20

Travis Buehring 05/23

Kay Schroeder 05/25

Kayla Boyd-Robertson 05/25

Lloyd Hall 05/29

Joyce Housworth 05/30

Kraigg Howlett 05/30

Adalyn Frankson 05/31

Delissa Amador, Mireya Amejorado, Edward and Daisy Arnold, Jeannie Bales, Janis Balusek, Lloyd Barr, Emily Basaldu, Eddie Buehring, Family of Ron Davis (Mom in hospital), Billie Marie Dierlam, Charlene Dierlam, Molly Drazic, Elida Esparza, Lydia Esparza, Zelsa Esparza, Amanda Figueroa, Teresa Garner Eyster, Robert Foster, Anna Goodman, Susie Gottschalt, Sally Grass, Gay Gray, Pastor Larry Green, Jim Harlan, Dorothy Heiner (Judy Melcher’s mother), W. A. Henderson, Willie Hernandez, Sr. Brandy Hollis, Jon House, Sheryl House, Reese Hundley, Susie Jimenez, Raheem Jones, Harold Keeble, Brent Keelan, Susan Kern, D’Ann Klabenes, Betty Knodel, Esmeralda and Drew Lambright, Adleigh Kate Lambright, David McCarty, Sharon Marek, Bernice Marshall, Jess McDougal, Roger Melton, Megan Meyer, Olivia Miller, Father Dan Morales, Beverly Parker, Anne Peil, Mary Pollack, Patrick Petrisky’s Dad, Melanie Phillips, Barbara Ramirez, Lucy Sikes, Mollee Anne Sistare, Mary Dale Shinn, Ann Smith, Judy Syma, Shirley Taunton, Harry Tegeler, Jr., Joyce Terrell and family, John Thompson, Elam Trevino, James Utesey, Bo Valentine, Tammy Watson, Brad Williams, Elizabeth Wilson, and June Worrell. Employees and contractors of Alcoa and Invista. Our school board and administrators. Our nation and leaders. The people of Japan and Ecuador. All individuals in prison and jail. Those residing at Trinity Shores or Dover House: Hester Petrisky, Judy Melcher, Otto Thyssen, Chuck Ward,

Family of: Mavis Saylor, Henry Barber, Kay Baruduy, Chuck Matson, Ron Tharling, Diane DeLeon

Church Members and family in the Military:

Wade Brett, York Griscom, Matthew Johnson, Jeremy Lindegren, Colby Melton, Clayton Poarch, Keith Rigdon, Alexander Stevens, Michael Taylor, Samuel Vaughan, Evan Woodworth

Rick and Jodi Lewis 05/01

Boyd and Kelly Staloch 05/03

Gary and Gloria Crone 05/06

Dale and Teresa Garner 05/15

Sam and Diana Nunley 05/22

Claude and Peggy Selby 05/24

Donald and Jean Wehmeyer 05/29

Please pray for...

The Upper Room

devotionals for May and

June are now available!

Get your copy today!

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in color?

Check it out on our website under the

newsletter tab.

Worship Opportunities…

8:30am Traditional Service; Sanctuary

9:39am Contemporary Service;

Fellowship Hall

10:50am Traditional Service; Sanctuary

9:40am Sunday School; for all ages

Let the Children Come...

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

May 15th is the day that we honor our

Confirmands as they publicly claim God. Our

church is blessed to have these Youth a part

of the church family.

We have gifts for each Confirmand, but the real

gift is your presence. Count on being in

worship to support these young people.

SENIOR SUNDAY

May 22nd is the Sunday when we

celebrate the graduating High School Seniors.

The High School Seniors will be present in

worship that day as the church family has a graduation gift for

each one.

God bless Barbara Conitz!!

She is a wonderful teacher. The kids of the ukulele band are having so much fun as they learn about the ukulele and about music. It is hard to decide which is

brighter—the bright colors of the ukuleles, or the smiles on the children’s faces! Soon they will be coming to a

worship service to share the fun.

And, yes, there is still room for you to join! Just call the church office.

Playground Update

If there is a way, let’s get the playground updates in place by

VBS time. We need you to help by serving on a planning

committee. A church work day to fix, paint, and renew our church playground is set for May 21st from 8:00am to

noon, lunch provided. We see the need; now let’s do

something about it!

Contact Pastor Patricia at (830) 560-0303 to say,

“I will!”

Ukulele Band...

Wesley Nurse News Signy Sizer, R.N. (361) 552-7434 ext. 23 ssizer@mhm.org

All are welcome… Community Food Distribution;

C. C. Fairgrounds

Wednesday, May 18th

Volunteers welcomed!

8:30-11:00am

Diabetes Support Group;

Ag Auditorium

Meets the second Tuesday of the month,

starting May 10th

6:00-7:00pm

Pool Walk and Talk;

City Pool

Wednesdays starting June 8th

6:00-7:00pm

In Fellowship Hall:

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:

8am-9am

“Walkers”

Tuesdays & Thursdays:

8am-9am

“Stretch and Strength”

FUMC Relay Fundraiser

Update: The total submitted to the American Cancer Society: $1,338.00!

Zika virus disease is caused by the Zika

virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly, and other fetal brain defects. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections.

No vaccine exists to prevent Zika.

Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites.

Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime. Prevent/Reduce Mosquito Bites: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Stay in places with air conditioning and screens. Use EPA-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthandiol. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breast-feeding women. Always follow product instructions. www.cdc.org

Outreach Ministries...

Clothes Closet

The Clothes Closet is open on the third Monday of each month! The next Clothes Closet opening is May 16th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Now in need of MEN’S summer clothes only and large shopping bags. You may drop them by the church office during regular office hours. Contact Cindy Barr at (361) 552-6948 or Sherry Shrader at (361) 552-7308 with any questions about the Clothes Closet.

Harvest Kitchen

Harvest Kitchen is open on Mondays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Harvest Kitchen provides our church an opportunity to reach out to the community in which we live extending the hand of Christ to others. There are many ways each of you could become a part of this ministry. Are you a soup cook? A sandwich maker? A grocery shopper? A soup sitter? The setup crew? Or a talker? Some of the ways to get involved! For more information, contact Jean Wehmeyer at (361) 920-0767. Check out what’s happening at Harvest Kitchen on Mondays!

Quilt Angels

Did you know that we have Quilt Angels working in our church? The Quilt Angels meet each Tuesday at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Their mission is to make quilts for anyone in the community who has cancer or any other long term illness. If you know of anyone who needs a comforting quilt, please contact Judy Garner at (361) 552-7434 or (361) 552-6938.

Small Job Ministry

The idea of Small Job Ministry is to provide help with small tasks that do not require skilled labor, (ie. Changing light bulbs, diagnosing small computer problems, manual labor, etc.). These jobs will be done by volunteers on their schedule. The jobs will be completed as soon as possible based on the volunteers available time. Please contact Patrick Petrisky at (361) 574-1264 or email petrisky@gmail.com for any questions or suggestions.

Sid’s Closet

Sid’s Closet is a mobility ministry of Port Lavaca First United Methodist Church. Connecting people who have to those who need...mobility help! Items available: wheelchair, several walkers, a wheeled shower chair, a powered chair, and other items that are ready to be checked out. If you are in need, please contact the Church Office at (361) 552-7434.

The Noisy Offering for the Spring (March, April and May) will go to the

Good Samaritan Fund

This ministry helps those in need. If you would like to donate to the Good Samaritan Fund,

please notate “Good Samaritan Fund” in the memo line.

Thank you for supporting the Noisy Offering the last Sunday of each month!

UMW News Annette Pfeil, President

The United Methodist Women will be having studies that involves everyone in our local Unit and the church.

What is the Good Life? United Methodist Women’s personality have at least four components.

First—Our reason for being and our energy for the work comes from our faith in God, from saying yes to God’s saving work through Jesus Christ and allowing the Spirit to move us to lives of discipleship and growing faith.

Second—We invest in and create leadership development opportunities for members and for women, children and youth in all places we work.

Third—To equip ourselves to be

partners, we study and learn from experts of many kinds, including through the stories of women near us and far away.

Finally—The expression of all of this learning, information and relationship-building is consistent work providing direct service and participating in advocacy to change systems that exclude and oppress. Our serving, faith and learning compel us to get involved.

These aspects of our personality are deeply interconnected, with the study this year of climate justice. Our rootedness is in God’s creating work and in God’s love for all of this diverse creation. God has invited humanity to see themselves as deeply connected not only with our own “kind”, but with the whole creation.

Be expecting this study to come up in early fall for the local congregation.

Sunday School Teachers May through August

3 yr. and 4 yr. old:

Susan Tippit and Lynda Frazier

Kindergarten thru 5th grade: Julie Frankson, Vicki Canion, and

Kasi Critendon

Middle School: Jon House and Phyllis Hill

High School:

Chris Cook and Jody Weaver

Adult Sunday School

Believers Class: Room 14/15

Sojourners Class: Room 16/17

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students!

Come Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love June 20—24, 2016 5:00pm to 7:30pm

First United Methodist Church Port Lavaca

Our VBS Director, Joyce Jordan and her team are getting the details in place for a great week! Bible stories, arts and crafts, science fun, music groups and

playtime plus some yummy food for a simple supper.

Adults and Jr./Sr. High Youth...we need your help! We need...lifeguards (guides for each group), surf coaches

(activity center leaders for science, crafts, recreation, music), storytellers, kitchen workers and SNAPPY the puppeteer!

If you can help in any way during this week, please call the church office at (361) 552-7434 and leave your name and contact information.

The registration form is included in this newsletter. Please complete and return to the

church office ASAP. Pre-registration assists the VBS team tremendously with planning!

Vacation Bible School

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00am - 1:00pm

(361) 552-7434

plfumc@cableone.net

Visit us on the web at

www.plfumc.org

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Speak, Parson! It is so hard doing what is right! I love coming to work at church. I think

that my job is to greet people—to love on them, and I do love my job.

However, lately I have had a problem on being too excited when I see people. Knowing that I am not to jump up on people, I have had the temptation to do it anyway. I have been so happy to see them, and my legs are so short… Well, that has been my problem. So Pastor Patricia has had to correct me. She has had to remind me of how I am suppose to act. I have hated getting into trouble, but I knew what I wanted to do, and I

have “forgotten” that I really wanted to do the right thing.

I understand that people have the same problem. No, no, no—they are not jumping on people, but they are doing what they want to do, and forgetting to do what is right. But just as Pastor Patricia forgives me, and reminds me to do the right thing, God forgives people as they make slips in their spiritual journey. And just as Pastor Patricia still loves me and tries to help me find my way, God forgives people and is there daily walking with people helping them find the right way.

Walking with Jesus. It’s a good thing!

First United Methodist Church

814 N. San Antonio St.

Port Lavaca, TX 77979

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With the confidence as children of God...