First United Methodist Church

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Henderson, Texas 75652

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Sharing the Joy of Jesus Christ with Others

2016 will bring its own challenges and joys. It will also be a year for us to praise God by joining each other in awesome

worship services, witnessing by showing God’s love and compassion, touching the hearts of others through our actions, and

bringing glory to God in all we say and do.

Sometimes it is easy to forget that being in ministry, even the simplest of ministries , is a way of bringing glory to God.

Everything we do as Christians is a way to strengthen and help others for His Kingdom here on earth.

Thank you church family for serving in so many ways throughout the year there at the church. Imagine for a moment what

Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights would look like without the following faithful and committed servant volunteers:

greeters, ushers, traffic cone team members, flower and lawn care teams, hospitality and set-up members for Common Ground,

Common Ground Praise Band, Chancel Choir, gift ministry members, Communion stewards and servers, church un-lockers,

Sunday school teachers, children’s and youth ministry volunteers, prayer team members and the list goes on….

During 2016, let us continue to serve and to encourage others to serve with grateful hearts for God’s faithfulness!

Barbara Brown

and Pat Everett serve

by delivering food

to the Children’s

Advocacy Center

Friends Complete

Operation Wipe Out

to serve in

missions

January Sermons

January 3rd

“Identifying with Jesus”

Matthew 3:13-17

Jesus identified with us and with His Father. In

His baptism Jesus invites us to identify with Him.

January 10th

“An Unfinished Sacrament”

Matthew 26:17-30

There is a cup Jesus said he would not drink

from until later. What is that cup?

January 17th

“Jesus as our Teacher”

Matthew 4:12-25

Before Jesus was their Savior … Jesus was the

disciples’ teacher. What did Jesus teach them?

January 24th

“Facing Temptation”

Matthew 4:1-11

We will face temptation. How can we overcome?

January 31st

“Living into Wholeness”

Matthew 5:1-12

What is the truly blessed life?

FUMC Newsletter

January 2016

Note from Pastor David Luckert

Into the New Year …..

I like to begin each new year focusing on our two

sacraments: baptism and communion.

On January 3rd I will preach on the importance of

baptism and invite all of us to come forward - as we are

comfortable - and celebrate our baptism. There will be

a fountain set up from which we will be able to pause

and thank God for His ongoing work in our lives.

On January 10th I will preach on the cup from which

Jesus did not drink when He invited His disciples to eat

and drink during the Passover meal. This is a special

cup which points to His return.

On January 17th I will begin a series based on what

Jesus teaches us about our heavenly Father. This

series is based on a quote I read recently from a book

by John Ortberg and Dallas Willard.

Many people think of Jesus as our Savior, as

the one who will get us into heaven. So the

question is “Have I accepted Jesus as my

Savior?” But we never ask the question “Have I

accepted Jesus as my teacher?” And that’s the

real question. With the disciples, it began there.

They began by accepting him as their teacher,

and then accepting him as their Savior - which

included, of course, their eternal destiny - was a

natural outflow of that. But they started with

Jesus as their teacher, because we all have to

learn how to live. (Living In Christ’s Presence)

I am looking forward to spending several months

sitting at the feet of Jesus, walking the streets with

Jesus, and listening to the words of Jesus teach me

about life with our heavenly Father.

Praying for a year filled with the presence and peace of

our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

David

January

1 Offices Closed

4 Move for Life Begins

6 CHAMPS & Friends Wednesday

Night Activities Resume

Family Meals Resume 5:30 pm

9 Habitat Build

18 Preschool & Office Closed

22-24 Youth Disciple Now

31 Henson 50th Wedding

Anniversary Celebration 2-4 pm

February

7 Chicken Spaghetti

10 Champs Deliver Valentines

14 Youth Service Project 5-8 pm

26-27 Youth Planet Wisdom

Please check calendar to see the full schedule of church activities.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Habitat for Humanity is looking for men and women volunteers over the age of 16, to help with a build

on Saturday, January 9th.

If you are interested, please contact Jon Johnston (903-658-1740) or Bill Preston (903-806-6772),

or sign the volunteer sheet in the church office.

SAVE THE DATE

Save the date for

Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Spaghetti Lunch

on February 7th, sponsored by the Chancel Choir.

Take Out 10-1 Dine In 11-1

Tickets are $7 and available from any choir member.

MOVE FOR LIFE will resume January 4th and end March 11th. We meet from 9:00 am to 9:45 am in the Great Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This is an adult exercise class that addresses flexibility, range of motion and strength. It is non-aerobic. It is slow, gentle movement that involves all the muscle groups and aids circulation. Both men and women are involved. It is great for our bodies and a time of fun and fellowship. If you have never participated before and would like to join or know more about the class, please call Mary Schoomer at (903)657-6447. We hope to see you there!

Kevin, Christy, Emily and Melissa Henson

would like to invite friends and family of

John and Ouida Henson to join them for a

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on January 31, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Parlor of First United Methodist Church,

204 N. Marshall, Henderson, TX. Gift them only with the honor of your presence.

Memorials

Robert Drake

Ken & Mollie Hale Music Ministry

Russell Kangerga

Ken & Mollie Hale Music Ministry

Mark & Beth Hansen Preschool

Dessie Pollock

Jim & Kathryn Mann Endowment

Larry Stelmach

Scott & Brenda Lee Stove Fund

Terry & Gale Austin Choir

Tommy & Linda Strong Endowment

John Lynn & Kay Nan Duran Choir

Joel & Barbara Hale Capital Fund

Jimmy Trimble

Terry & Gale Austin Memorial

Jim & Marja Brooks Memorial

Johnny & Linda Foster Choir

Cyndy Willard Library

Johnny & Cyndi Walker Choir

Clovis & Pam Glenn Choir

Charles & Laurie Perricone Choir

CELEBRATIONS AND PRAISES

Celebrating the baptism of

Hank Lee LaGrone,

son of

Andy & Erin LaGrone.

Honorarium

In Honor Of:

D.L. Martine, Jean Colley,

Woodie Tipps, Cathy Hooper,

Jean Ferrero, Buzz Fullen,

Elizabeth Minor, Tes Bonner,

Dwayne Miley

To: Budget

Given By: Bennie Monzingo

In Honor Of:

Mary Schoomer To: Endowment

Given By: Joey Watts

In Honor Of:

Jean Colley

To: An Angel Tree Family

Given By: The Colley Clan

MUSIC NOTES My philosophy of recruitment for new choir members is actually quite simple. If I see

someone with a hymnal in their hand and their lips are moving, then I make the simple

assumption that they are singing; therefore, they become fair game in my quest for new

choir members. Some of you are aware of this because I have asked you repeatedly to

come and join our “merry band” of singers…sometimes without success…but, joyfully,

sometimes with success.

Let me tell you about two specific instances of success stories.

I had noticed a young couple (everybody looks young to me now!!) sitting on the left

side of the sanctuary as I look out who had hymnals in their hands with lips moving.

I was always just a bit tardy getting to them at the end of the service. I did not know

their names, so I couldn’t even phone them. Then last year during the Chancel Choir

spaghetti luncheon I spotted them getting their meals to take away. I broke all know

speed records getting to them to let them know that I had observed them with hymnals in their hands. I asked them

to join us…and you all know them now as two of our newest choir members…Andy and Erin LaGrone. Their one

year anniversary as choir members is rapidly approaching.

Then about three months ago, I again noticed a young couple sitting, this time, on my right looking out with hymnals

held high. Thankfully, one of the Chancel Choir members delayed their departure by greeting them after the

benediction (and in case you’re wondering, we are known as the type of church that makes visitors feel welcome!). I

was able to speak with them as well. The husband let me know very quickly that he was not singing material and his

wife verified this! But the wife has come to choir and brought her mother. Patty Foster, the mom, and Kate

Orrostieta-Foster, the daughter, are now faithful choir members!!

And this is how we grow a choir program…because the LaGrones and Orrostieta-Fosters have little ones that will

one day be a part of the church…and, the church music program. AND…we have plenty of room to grow. Come

join us for an adventure in singing and worship.

Grace to you all…….Jack

Steeple

Repairs

If you look up

the next time you

pass the church,

you will notice

that the steeple

windows,

damaged in the

tornado, have

been replaced.

Dec.

6

Dec.

13

Dec.

20

Dec.

27

Common

Ground

Service

108 67 102

127

Traditional

Service 117 84 119

Total: 225 151 221 127

~ Our Presence ~

Join Us On Sundays

8:45 AM Common Ground Service

10:00 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM Traditional Service

www.facebook.com/fumchenderson www.facebook.com/fumcpreschoolhenderson

Financial News

Budgeted Monthly $63,967

November Receipts

$58,044

November Disbursements

$62,015

FUMC

January Menu

Join us on Wednesday nights for our Family Meal

from 5:30-6pm in the Great Hall.

Five dollars a person, with a $15 cap for families.

January 20th

Stew & Cornbread

Salad

Desserts

January 27th

Chicken Pot Pie

Salad

Desserts

January 6th

Baked Potato Stack-ups

Salad

Desserts

January 13th

Meatloaf

Green beans

Potatoes

Rolls & Salad

Desserts

Looking ahead…

Mark your calendars

to join Pastor David,

for a new Bible Study

coming in February.

Wednesday Nights

from 6-7pm

on the Third Floor

FUMC Children

Coming Up!

Jan 6—CHAMPS &

Friends Wednesday night

activities resume.

Feb 10—CHAMPS deliver

Valentine care packages.

Mar 26—Easter Egg Hunt

April 20—CHAMPS Soup

Supper & Silent Auction

May 18—CHAMPS &

Friends End of Year Party

Stay Up to Date with

the Children through

Text!!

Text the phrase

“Children” to the

number 86677. Standard Data and Messaging rates apply.

Happy New Year! Wednesday night children’s activities will resume on

January 6th. Children and their families are invited to

join us in the Great Hall at 5:30pm for dinner. The cost

is $5 per person, but no more than $15 per family. Our

children’s activities will begin at 6:00pm and end at

7:15pm. We are looking forward to seeing you in 2016!

Hey Kids let’s make Sunday School a priority in 2016!

You are invited to join us on Sunday morning at 10:00am

for a time of exploring what it means to follow Jesus

through games, crafts, stories, and song!

Our pre-school children will meet in the nursery area,

and our children ages 1st thru 5th grades will meet

on the 2nd floor. Don’t miss the fun...

Stay Up to Date with the Youth through Text!!

Middle School text the phrase “MSYOUTH” to the number 86677. High School text the phrase “HSYOUTH” to the number 86677. Standard Data and Messaging rates apply.

What’s Happening

Disciple Now -

January 22nd - 24th

Cost: $30

Hands & Feet Youth

Service Project -

February 14th, 5pm-8pm

Babysitting for parent date-

night.

Planet Wisdom (Dallas) -

February 26th-27th

Cost: $30

Looking Ahead:

March 6th - WinterJam concert

in Shreveport (Cost is $10).

March 7th-11th - Spring Break

March 19th - Hands & Feet

Youth Service Project -

Habitat for Humanity

April 27th - FUMC Youth Film

Festival.

FUMC Youth

Wednesdays 6-7:30pm.

Food, Youth Group Games, Worship, Bible Study, & Prayer.

Current Discipleship Series:

“EPIC: The Story of God,

the Story of Us”

204 N. Marshall

Henderson, Texas 75652

(903)657-6588

www.fumchenderson.org

Here to Serve Your Walk

with Christ Jesus Pastor

David Luckert dluckert@fumchenderson.org

Minister of Congregational Care

& Children

Debbie Tipps dtipps@fumchenderson.org

Administration

Betty Tyson btyson@fumchenderson.org

Music & Arts Director

Jack Brooks jbrooks@fumchenderson.org

Youth Director

Chad Townsley ctownsley@fumchenderson.org

Lay Ministries Director

Brenda Lee blee@fumchenderson.org

Communications Director

Karrie Clark kclark@fumchenderson.org

Preschool Director

Casi Dickerson cdickerson@fumchenderson.org

Librarian

Pam Brown pbrown@fumchenderson.org

Organist / Accompanist

Mary Tidwell rachykeys@gmail.com

Custodial Staff

Nell, Ira Wright

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm

Friday 8am to 12pm

Our Service

Thanks to the following for helping with services during January:

Church Attendant: Buzz Fullen

Traffic Cone Ministry: Bob Moore

Hospitality: Chrystal & Ken Sabella

Set-Up: Denisa & John Gensley

Altar: Denisa Gensley

Greeters: 1/3 - Stacie, Zak & Darren Nix; 1/10 - Brenda & Scott Lee,

Joel Hale; 1/17 - Caroline, Jimmie & Taryn Taylor; 1/24 - Cathy Hooper,

Michelle & Don Wade; 1/31 - Gloria & Scott Keith

Ushers: Jason Foster , Bob Moore, Scott Keith

Gift Ministry: 1/3 - Brenda Lee; 1/10 - Mary Schoomer;

1/17 - Gloria Smith; 1/24 - Brenda Lee; 1/31 - Mary Schoomer

Sound Tech: Brad Mobbs

Traffic Cone Ministry: Clay Wilder

Communion Stewards: Nelwyn Bagley, Mar ie Sullivan,

Clara Braswell, Anne Sipes

Greeters: 1/3 – Sharla & Mike Worthington, Yolanda & Lynn Smith,

Clara Braswell; 1/10 - Mike Eberhard, Debbie Mann,

Margie & Hollis Yates; 1/24 - Pam & David Brown, Carolyn Cochran,

Melissa McNew; 1/31 - Mary Ann & Troy Craig, Doris Pool, Anne Sipes

Ushers: 1/3 - Clay Wilder, D.L. Martine, Troy Craig, Tommy Strong;

1/10 - Bill Cochran, Lynn Smith, Jim Miller, Johnny Walker;

1/17 - David Brown, Pam Brown, Wes Colley, Buddy Gresham; 1/24 -

Gary Griffin, Randy Moore, Danny Ryan, Ron Dixon; 1/31 - Jamey

Holmes, Dean McNew, Johnny Walker

Gift Ministry: 1/3 - Joan Bane; 1/10 - Anne Sipes; 1/17 - Rena Kate Smith;

1/24 - Mary Ann Craig; 1/31 - Pam Brown

Sound Techs: Chris Dobbins, Jared Walker

Recording: Mary Schoomer

Traditional Worship

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

New Years Day

Offices Closed

2

3

8:00am PP

8:45am CG

10:00am SS

11am TW

4

9:00am MFL

5

6

9:00am MFL

10:00am BS

5:30pm FM

6:00pm Friends

6:00pm Champs

6:00pm Youth

7:00pm CC

7 8

9:00am MFL

9

Habitat Build

10

8:00am PP

8:45am CG

10:00am SS

11am TW

11

9:00am MFL

12 13

9:00am MFL

10:00am BS

5:30pm FM

6:00pm Friends

6:00pm Champs

6:00pm Youth

7:00pm CC

14 15

9:00am MFL

16

17

8:00am PP

8:45am CG

10:00am SS

11am TW

18

9:00am MFL

Preschool Closed

Office Closed

19 20

9:00am MFL

10:00am BS

5:30pm FM

6:00pm Friends

6:00pm Champs

6:00pm Youth

7:00pm CC

21 22

9:00am MFL

Youth Disciple

Now

23

Youth Disciple

Now

24

8:00am PP

8:45am CG

10:00am SS

11am TW

Youth Disciple

Now

25

9:00am MFL

26 27

9:00am MFL

10:00am BS

5:30pm FM

6:00pm Friends

6:00pm Champs

6:00pm Youth

7:00pm CC

28 29

9:00am MFL

30

31

8:00am PP

8:45am CG

10:00am SS

11am TW

Henson Wedding

Anniversary 2-4

What’s Happening in January at FUMC

Notes:

PP—Prayer Partners

CG—Common Ground

SS—Sunday School

TW—Traditional Worship

BS—Bible Study

FM—Family Meal

CC—Chancel Choir

MFL—Move For Life