the connection - august 2012

AUGUST.2012

people helping people find fullness in Christ

It is only on a firm foundation that a great building can tower into the air; and it is only because it has a

deep root that a great tree can reach out to the sky with its branches. The Christian life is both a life with a

firm foundation and at the same time a life which continues to grow outward and upward.

-William Barclay

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Jesus is…. our life and our very reason for living. He meets our needs - even those we do not even know we have. If you want to live a satisfying life then you need Jesus.

August 5: Jesus Is the Bread of Life, Part 1

John 6:24-35 ~ To satisfy your hunger for heaven you cannot eat the bread of earth. To satisfy your hunger for heaven you must eat the bread of heaven. What is this bread? It is Christ Jesus our Lord. He is the bread of life - now and forever more.

August 12: Jesus Is Lord

John 6:35, 41-51 ~ Jesus is Lord! Folks, this is more than just a matter of faith. God gave us a brain… think it through with Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience and you will come to the faithful decision that Jesus is Lord!

August 19: Jesus Is the Bread of Life, Part 2

John 6:51-58 ~ The bread of Christ is universal and yet personal; it is personal yet communal; it is time-sensitive yet eternal; it is to be kept yet given away. But most importantly we are to be “God-filled!” by eating and drinking all Christ has to offer to us.

August 26: Jesus Is Worth Fighting For

Ephesians 6:10-20 ~ The battle Paul described can only be won by the entire community of faith. Working together, we are less likely to give up. We need to remind one another to have on our protective gear - especially the shield of faith. And by praying together, we are assured our prayers will be heard. May God bless us all as we continue to fight the good fight.

Join us for our new sermon series starting August 5.

JESUS IS. . .

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others that you are a miracle of God’s as we become victorious in all things. Draw on His grace now, not later. The primary word is now. Let circumstances take you where they will, but keep drawing on the grace of God in whatever condition you may find yourself.

God’s grace is unmerited favor to be saved from circumstances that are out of your control. The grace to be saved from that which the evil one is trying to destroy. The grace to have favor to do that which others say is impossible for the Kingdom of God! As God’s fellow workers, Paul urges the Corinthians and us not to receive the grace of God in vain, basically reminding us not to present our lives that have been purchased with God’s grace for no purpose. For Paul the present danger we face is that of procrastination. Paul quotes Isaiah 49:8 and then applies that passage to the age of grace that we live in! Today is “the day of salvation” when God’s favor is shown to men and women. How unthinkable that such grace should be received in vain. God’s grace is available for us so that we might have favor at Christ United Methodist Church and in all of her ministries, in our lives, in our witness, in our transformation, and in our worship.

See you Sunday,

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BY REV. MIKE MAYHUGHSENIOR PASTOR

We . . . plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain —2 Corinthians 6:1

The grace you had yesterday will not be sufficient for today. It is time-sensitive, like a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk. You must take it or accept it daily as in the prayer Jesus taught us to pray: “Give us this day our daily bread.” Grace is the overf lowing favor of God to save you. Not just from sin, but to save you from life’s obstacles that try to trip us all up from doing the will of God. We have a tendency to forget in the midst of trouble that we can always draw upon God’s grace. As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:4, “ . . . in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses.”

Are we failing to rely on the grace of God in our situation? It is not a question of praying and asking God to help us— it is taking the grace of God now. We have a propensity to make prayer the preparation for our service, yet it is never that in the Bible. Prayer is the practice of drawing on the grace of God in the here and the now. There is a sense of urgency in the Christian life to be praying constantly… Pray now — draw on the grace of God in your moment of need to save you from this and every situation. Prayer is the most normal and useful thing; it is not simply a ref lex action of your devotion to God. Draw on God’s grace through prayer.

“ . . . in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors . . .” (2 Corinthians 6:5) — in all these things, display in your life a drawing on the grace of God, which will show evidence to yourself and to

portions of Scripture” in lesson format. Wesley felt it was important for children to be taught the Bible and to be able to discuss theological matters. He provided this education primarily for the children whose impoverished parents could not send them to school. In addition to the spiritual disciplines, Wesley hired two school-masters to teach reading, writing, and accounting, the same subjects his mother had included in her teaching.

It’s been said that Methodism built a school long before it ever built a church. In the same year Wesley acquired The Foundry (1739), he built the Kingswood School at Bristol. George Whitefield laid the cornerstone. Wesley hired four school-masters and one house-mistress to educate sixty children, the same number taught at The Foundry. Nine years later he opened a second New School for the sons of Methodist preachers. From that point on, Wesley began to focus on providing the formal education he wanted his preachers to have.

Richard P. Heitzenrater, author of Wesley and the People Called Methodists, has written: “Wesley was never able to discard completely his academic gown. He continued to nurture a love of learning and at the same time to focus on the need for holiness. This dual emphasis is perhaps best remembered in the words that Charles Wesley had recently published in his hymn for children (“At the Opening of a School in Kingswood”): ‘Unite the pair so long disjoined, Knowledge and vital piety.’”

Thus for Methodists, education remains critically important, but that education is to always include the fostering of spiritual disciplines and the teaching of the Bible along with the essentials of the Christian faith. These are as important, if not more important. Being Methodist means that as we prepare to return to the academy, we also re-commit to our participation in small groups, like Sunday School and HomeGroups, because we want to unite our general knowledge with our knowledge of Christ and of His church. We want to acquire the skills necessary for vital piety and a faithful witness. May God richly bless you as you enter into another time of learning and deepening your faith. Commit to GROW in Christ.

“Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation – if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” 1 Peter 2:2-3, NRSV

Susanna Wesley, John Wesley’s mother, home-schooled her children until they were ready for preparatory school (college). She began when each child turned five, teaching them the alphabet in just one day, then quickly moving on to reading, writing, and other basics. She was extraordinarily patient and incredibly diligent, able to organize each day so that it included six full hours of education and several more of assigned household chores. There was no such thing as leisure time for the Wesley children, though they were allowed an hour or two in the late afternoons to choose an enriching activity for themselves. In addition, each child was given a block of time with Susanna in which to discuss their problems. Susanna was ultimately more concerned for their spiritual education and well-being than she was for their general level of knowledge.

John Wesley’s education was the best available at the time. At the end of his home-schooling, he was sent to Charterhouse, an exclusive prep school that made it possible for him to attend Oxford University. He studied theology, history, and science at Christ Church College, Oxford, from 1720 to 1724, and was awarded a teaching fellowship at Lincoln College, Oxford, two years later. After two more years, he and his brother, Charles, became involved in the student-led small groups at Oxford that had been formed for the purposes of worship, study, and practicing the spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, fasting, and service or social work. This seemed natural to both Wesleys, given Susanna’s emphasis on their spiritual growth.

As the Methodist movement began to spread, John established the first meetinghouse in an old factory in London that had once been used to cast cannons and where the great bell in St. Paul’s Cathedral had been cast many years before. This was the second meetinghouse established in the world and was aptly named The Foundry. No doubt, heavily influenced by his own upbringing and training in the spiritual disciplines, Wesley immediately began to organize children together into what he called little societies for their spiritual education. He had just published his third installment of Lessons for Children, in which he presented “the plainest and most useful

BY REV. LINDA SUMMERS PIERCEEXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE PASTOR

UNITED METHODIST MOMENT

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We will be publishing periodic articles on our United Methodist heritage

and beliefs. If you have a topic you would like addressed, please send

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around a common theme of “Space,” not as in “outer space” but rather in the space God gives us in the created world, the space between us as people, the space of the church, and the space around Christ’s Table. Each day of the week will focus on a different “space,” inviting us to a deeper level of hospitality, to confront the needs and concerns of our world, to gather for Communion, and to ref lect on the spaces we erect between ourselves and God and others.

From Scotland, we’ll journey to England, to re-trace some of John Wesley’s footsteps and get in touch with the early beginnings of Methodism in London, Epworth, Bristol, and elsewhere. We hope to visit the better-known “sites” and be nurtured by our roots, both in Methodism and in our own family heritages. We’ll be looking for a Methodist congregation with whom to learn and share as we worship together.

Most of all, we’ll be praying for experiences that ground us in the reality of the nearness of God’s Kingdom and root us in God’s restoring mercies. We’ll also be praying the same for you, especially as we all answer the call to live the gospel in today’s world.

Iona Abbey is a restored medieval Benedictine Monastery on the island of Iona just off the northwestern coast of Scotland. The “Community” there is part of an ecumenical Christian movement founded in 1938 by George MacLeod, who was at the time a parish minister. An experience in this special place, and place of special community, is meant to enable short-term residents to “respond to the continuing missionary task of communicating and living the gospel in today’s world.”

About 50 guests from all over the world are housed there each week, while thousands of pilgrims stop by the Abbey Church every day throughout the summer. My spouse, Bob, and I are privileged to have arranged to be two of those 50 guests who will be able to live there for a while in August. He will live in the simple space set aside for men; I will live in that for women. Accommodations won’t be fancy – bunk beds, shared baths, no “lifts.” We’ve been informed rooms are built to “medieval proportions,” so no en-suites or closets. It will be a simple lifestyle, to be sure, complete with “chores” assigned each day.

We’ll be able to see each other at meal times, during class times, and at worship. In fact, worship is the focus of our time there. Worship at Iona is based

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An old saying suggests that “you are what you eat.” Probably pretty accurate, given that my favorite food is shrimp and I stand a towering 4’10” tall! The adage, “You are what you eat!” didn’t gain popularity until the 1920s, when nutritionist Victor Lindlahr, who was a strong believer in the notion that food controls health, developed the Catabolic Diet. Lindlahr believed that most of the diseases from which men suffer were caused by what he termed “cheap foodstuffs,” so he produced a list of those foods he believed would lead to a vastly improved quality of life, when eaten regularly.

In Chapter 4 of Matthew, we are told that “… people need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.” Spiritually speaking, a diet rich in God’s Word is life-sustaining and soul-satisfying. Conversely, a diet consisting mainly of “cheap foodstuff” can cause our health to suffer. So it seems that the axiom, “You are what you eat!” finds an application not only in the physical, but also in the spiritual, realm. Those who regularly feast on the Word of God enjoy an improved quality of life, because God’s Word:

• Gives us knowledge and freedom - To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31 and 32

• Offers us the opportunity to prosper and succeed - Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8

• Builds up our faith and promises us a great inheritance - Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32

• Provides us hope - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4

• Prepares us to be a place where Father, Son and Spirit can dwell - Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” John 14:23

• Instructs and equips us for God’s work in the world - All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17

• Sustains life - The Spirit gives life; the f lesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. John 6:63

Author Eugene Peterson put it this way in one of his most recent works entitled, Eat This Book: “Christians feed on Scripture. Holy Scripture nurtures the holy community as food nurtures the human body. Christians don’t simply learn or study or use Scripture; we assimilate it, take it into our lives in such a way that it gets metabolized into acts of love, cups of cold water, missions into all the world, healing and evangelism and justice in Jesus’ name, hands raised in adoration of the Father, feet washed in company with the Son.”

Remembering that you are, in fact, what you eat: are you feeding on a lot of “cheap foodstuff” these days? If so, perhaps it’s time to institute some changes to your nutritional regimen, to experience a diet more abundantly full of God’s Word. Taste… savor… digest it. Allow it to strengthen and fortify you. And because a meal is much more enjoyable when consumed in the company of another, share it. Then rest in the satisfaction that overcomes your soul as you do.

BY LYNN TAYLOR

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YOU AREWHAT YOU EAT

Children’s ministry has a great leadership team and we have been so intentional about preparing lessons and leaders that speak the truth of God’s Word into the lives of children, to give children a firm foundation in Jesus Christ. Each year builds on the previous year so that when a child transitions from Children’s to Youth Ministries we have been faithful to God to plant seeds of Faith.

This spring I was wrestling with a decision to go on the Youth Mission trip to Jamaica. The trip was full except they needed two more female adult leaders. I was thinking and praying about it, and I asked Tripp to send me the list of the youth who were going. When I received the list, I quickly realized that I knew every youth on the list as the majority of them had been active in Children’s Ministry in some form. God just spoke to me and said, “These are your kids.” I immediately went into Tripp’s office and said, “I am going.”

There were soooo many blessings that came out of the trip, but one that was significant to me as the Children’s Director was seeing these youth in action, seeing the fruit of our labors. Knowing that many of the seeds that were planted in these young people’s lives, God has grown into amazing hearts for Him. Witnessing them as amazing lights for Christ, seeing them serve so sacrificially, seeing them share their testimonies in front of thousands of people, hearing them pray, hearing their profound insights into God’s Word as each one shared a devotional, watching them declare that Jesus is the Champion of their lives and He wants to be the champion of all of our lives.

This amazing experience just confirmed in my heart even more how we need to pour into each child the

love and grace of Christ; we need to immerse each child in God’s truth while they are young because it does make a huge difference.

If you have ever served in Children’s or Youth Ministries, I want to assure you that you have made an impact. You are a part of something so much bigger than you even imagine.

Parents, we ask you to make Sunday School a priority and commitment for your kids. You are called to be the spiritual leaders. Lead them in a way that leads to life eternal. Lead them in a life of faith.

There is nothing else you can give your child that has eternal value.

The toys, the bikes, the baseball lessons, they will all fade away.

They need to know that they are created by an amazing God who loves them beyond what they can imagine, that He values them and wants a personal relationship with them. He sent His one and only Son so that if they believe in Him they will never perish. They have the promise of eternal hope, eternal love with Jesus because of what He did on the cross for them. I believe that God created each one of us, with a void in our hearts that can only be filled with a relationship with Him. We try to fill the void with all sorts of other things, but it doesn’t work. I have seen the difference between kids who walk in faith and those who don’t, and my heart breaks when I see the later because it doesn’t have to be that way.

The world is battling for your children; we are here to point them to Jesus Christ because He has won the battle. If they are on His side, He will be their strength. He is their savior.

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Q: Why do you recommend the Serendipity Bible?

A: Serendipity is what happens when two or three get together and share their lives and the Holy Spirit does something beautiful when you least expect it. The Serendipity Bible has Bible study courses built in for every group. There

are 60 Felt-Need Group Courses, 16 Topical Study Courses, and 200 Bible Story Courses. It is the perfect curriculum for anyone who wants to study God’s Word in a group or in discipleship.

Q: What makes the Serendipity Bible special?

A: This Bible has three wonderful sets of leading questions for every passage in the Bible that they call “Open-Dig-Reflect.” These are questions to start the Bible study, in-depth questions to help you share with one another, and closing questions of application for Christian living. This Bible is an outstanding resource for groups, individuals and personal Bible study.

Q: Who should get this Bible?

A: Everyone who wants to study God’s Word. If you have a heart to lead a Bible study, the Serendipity Bible is a great tool to use. If you have no experience in leading Bible study, the Serendipity Bible is packed with experienced people who created innovative Bible studies to help you lead.

Q: Do I need this Bible if I already have a study Bible?

A: Yes, because of the guiding questions on each passage of the Bible which help you ref lect theologically on the text. The Bible studies and guiding questions can really make an impact in your individual or group study. It is great to use the

Serendipity Bible for group study and to continue with your study Bible for a deeper dig into the text. The two Bibles should be a perfect pair for in-depth Bible study, group leading, and discipling others.

Q: How would this Bible be helpful to me in the church-wide study, The Master Plan of Evangelism?

A: This is the tool I use in my personal life to disciple other people. The questions and Bible studies allow the Holy Spirit to guide you through one-on-one or group sessions. Any novice can be a pro with these built-in Bible studies and guiding questions. With the ready-made studies in the Serendipity Bible, the only thing an individual needs to disciple someone is time, a ready heart and the desire to share the good news with other people.

Q: What version of the Bible is this? Is it a paraphrase Bible?

A: The version I have is the New International Version of the Bible. It is not a paraphrase but a very understandable modern translation.

Q: You’ve mentioned using the Serendipity Bible as a tool in discipling others. I understand the importance of Bible study, but why exactly should I be concerned with discipling others?

A: A disciple is a learner, so to disciple someone is to mentor someone to follow the ways of Christ through your teaching and example. We do this because it is commanded by Christ and it was modeled by Christ. Jesus mentored three types of discipleship in his earthly ministry: one was to preach to the multitudes, the second was to teach the twelve and the seventy, and the last was the special training of the three apostles Peter, James and John. Discipleship enables the Church to carry out the mandate to... go, to bring forth fruit, and to retain our fruit! Discipleship is the means that Christ and the apostles used to accomplish the Great Commission and it is to be our means as well. The purpose of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples for the transformation of the world.

Copies of the Serendipity Bible are available for purchase at Christ Corner Bookstore.

BY TRICIA BALTAZAR WITH REV. MIKE MAYHUGH

Q&A WITH THE PASTOR: THE SERENDIPITY BIBLE

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… ~2 Peter 3:18

GROW COMMITMENT CARD 2012

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THIS GROW COMMITMENT CARD IS A WAY OF HELPING YOU BECOME MORE INTENTIONAL ABOUT HOW YOU WILL GROW AS A FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO GROW IN COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN A SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, HOMEGROUP, AND/OR A CAMPUS-BASED GROW GROUP, MANY OF WHICH WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE CHURCH-WIDE STUDY, MASTER PLAN OF EVANGELISM, THAT BEGINS THE WEEK OF 9/9/12.

PARENTS, YOU WILL ALSO BE ASKED TO INDICATE HOW YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN COMMUNITY THROUGH CHILDREN’S AND/OR 412 YOUTH MINISTRIES.

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY READ THE GROW GUIDE AND MAKE YOUR COMMITMENT USING THIS GROW COMMITMENT CARD OR BY VISITING THE WEBSITE AT WWW.CUMCSL.ORG/GROW.

One of the primary ways we Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is by participating in the life of the Church through Grow communities. Grow communities are defined as Sunday School classes (adult, youth, & children), HomeGroups and Campus-Based Grow groups. Beginning July 15, you’ll have the opportunity to take another step forward in your walk with Christ by making a commitment to Grow in community over the next academic year. • Adults, we encourage you to commit to Grow in community in a Sunday School Class, a HomeGroup, or in another

Campus-Based Grow group. If you’re a parent of youngchildrenor adolescents, we also encourage you to make a commitment to see that your children Grow in community as well.

• Middleschoolandhighschoolstudents, we invite you to Grow in community by committing to participate in 412 Youth Ministries.

So, starting today and going through the summer, Grow Commitment Cards are available throughout the church and on the website. To make your commitment, take one Grow Commitment Card and this Grow Guide and prayerfully consider where God is leading you to Grow in community. Then fill out the card, and drop it off in the Ministry Center or the Family Life Center Foyer.

Go and Grow.

Grow in CommunityFall 2012

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...” -2 Peter 3:18

Q&A WITH THE PASTOR: THE SERENDIPITY BIBLE

OTHER CAMPUS-BASED GROW GROUPS (MAKE YOUR SELECTION AND REGISTER ONLINE)

SUNDAY 11 - NOON SUNDAY 6:30 - 8PM MONDAY 7 - 8:30PM WEDNESDAY 10 - 11:30AM WEDNESDAY 6 - 7:30 PM (MID 20’S-30’S) THURSDAY 10 - 11:30AM THURSDAY 7 - 8:30PM DISCIPLE 1 POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP SERIOUS ANSWERS TO HARD QUESTIONS

I WILL GROW IN COMMUNITY THROUGH:

I WILL ENSURE MY CHILD/CHILDREN GROW IN COMMUNITY THROUGH:

PLEASE CONTACT ME AND HELP ME FIND A PLACE TO GROW IN COMMUNITY

A CHILDREN’S SS CLASS (REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR ALL CHILDREN 18M-5TH GRADE)

412 YOUTH MINISTRIES

IN A SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS 11/12TH GRADE ADVENTURERS BARNABAS CELEBRATE SINGLES COUPLES FOR CHRIST CRUSADERS GRACE ABOUNDS GRACE NOTES HOPE 24/7 THE HUB CLASS JUBILEE SEEKERS STAGES TGIS WEAVERSWOMEN’S CLASS YOUNG ADULT CLASS

THROUGH A HOMEGROUP EXISTING: NAME_________________________LOCATION_____________________ NEWLY FORMED: WEDNESDAY 7 - 8:30 (MISSOURI CITY) WEDNESDAY 7 - 8:30 (SUGAR LAND)

THROUGH A NEWLY FORMED, CAMPUS-BASED GROW GROUP

THROUGH 412 YOUTH MINISTRIES GRADE_________________________

Participating in Master Plan of Evangelism beginning week of 9.9.12.

JOIN US FOR A CHURCH-WIDE STUDYPlease join us for a church-wide study on the book, The Master Plan of Evangelism. “Few books have had as great an impact on the cause of world evangelization in our generation as Robert Coleman’s The Master Plan of Evangelism.” – Billy Graham. What is The Master Plan of Evangelism? The Master Plan of Evangelism is a classic work on Christian Evangelism written by Robert E. Coleman, distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship at Gorden-Conwell Theological Seminary. This amazing book also features an interactive group-oriented study guide, which can be completed in 11 sessions. How will this study help me? Participants will be challenged and encouraged in their efforts toward reaching our world for Christ. Participants will also receive instruction directly from the Bible on how to fulfill God’s priority for His people, which is to reach out in love to a confused and dying world with the good news of God’s forgiveness and peace and hope through Jesus Christ. What is the timeframe? The Master Plan of Evangelism study will begin Sunday, September 9 and conclude Sunday, November 18. This study will consist of 9 study sessions, supplemented with a video teaching component for each session, and 2 sessions on developing Your Plan. Where is the study offered? Participants will be taking this study in one of our many participating Grow groups. This includes many of our current Sunday School classes, as well as many of our HomeGroups and other campus-based Grow groups that meet throughout the week. New Grow groups are currently being established for our September 9 start date. When & how do I register? Registration begins July 15 and will continue through September 9. Grow cards will be available throughout the church and online registration will be available beginning July 15 on our website at www.cumcsl.org. More Questions? Contact Tricia Baltazar at 281.690.4774 or [email protected].

Weekly Schedule for The Master Plan of Evangelism:

09.09 The Master and His Plan09.16 Selection09.23 Association09.30 Consecration10.07 Impartation10.14 Demonstration

10.14 Demonstration10.21 Delegation10.28 Supervision11.04 Reproduction11.11 Your Plan (Steps 1-2)11.18 Your Plan (Steps 3-4)

SUNDAY 11 - NOON SUNDAY 6:30 - 8PM MONDAY 7 - 8:30PM WEDNESDAY 10 - 11:30AM WEDNESDAY 6 - 7:30 PM (MID 20’S-30’S) THURSDAY 10 - 11:30AM THURSDAY 7 - 8:30PM DISCIPLE 1 POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP SERIOUS ANSWERS TO HARD QUESTIONS


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PHONE: 281.980.6888, EXT.4765 • [email protected] WWW.CUMCSL.ORG/CAMP

BEYOND THE GOLD SPORTS CAMPSOCCER, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEER

JULY 30 - AUGUST 3K - 5th GRADE

I WILL GROW IN COMMUNITY THROUGH:

I WILL ENSURE MY CHILD/CHILDREN GROW IN COMMUNITY THROUGH:

PLEASE CONTACT ME AND HELP ME FIND A PLACE TO GROW IN COMMUNITY

IN A SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS 11/12TH GRADE ADVENTURERS BARNABAS CELEBRATE SINGLES COUPLES FOR CHRIST CRUSADERS GRACE ABOUNDS GRACE NOTES HOPE 24/7 THE HUB CLASS JUBILEE SEEKERS STAGES TGIS WEAVERSWOMEN’S CLASS YOUNG ADULT CLASS

THROUGH A HOMEGROUP EXISTING: NAME_________________________LOCATION_____________________ NEWLY FORMED: WEDNESDAY 7 - 8:30 (MISSOURI CITY) WEDNESDAY 7 - 8:30 (SUGAR LAND)

THROUGH 412 YOUTH MINISTRIES GRADE_________________________

Participating in Master Plan of Evangelism beginning week of 9.9.12.

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WORSHIP

WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE - SUNDAYS CONTEMPORARY • 8:15 AM • SANCTUARY TRADITIONAL • 9:45 & 11:05 AM • SANCTUARY CASUAL - the hub • 11:00 AM • FAMILY LIFE CENTER GYM YOUTH WORSHIP • 6:30 PM • FAMILY LIFE CENTER GYM

CELEBRATING HOLY COMMUNION •Allservices,everyfirstSunday •EverySundayintheChapel,8to8:15am •EverySundayinthe hub, 11:15 to 11:30 am

AUGUST HEALING PRAYER WORSHIP SERVICETUESDAY, AUGUST 14 • 7 PM • SANCTUARYJesus loved the whole person and wanted an abundant life for everyone. He healed the sick so they might be more faithful in their relationship with God. Encounter Him and His healing mercy on Tuesday evening, August 14.

SAVE THE DATE - REVIVAL IN 2013Christ Church will have a revival in 2013: August 11 - 14. Save the date! Guest evangelist and master storyteller, the Rev. Wesley Putnam, will visit Christ Church on April 28, 2013 and then will return in August 2013 for a four-day revival. More information will be shared later, but for now, circle these dates on your calendar and make plans to attend.

CHANGE IN ROUTINEOn Sunday, August 26, the recycling of worship bulletins will end in the Sanctuary. The baskets will be removed from the back doors. One of the goals of our Communications Team is to re-train you to take your bulletin home so you can refer to it for information on upcoming ministry events, find out who the contact persons are, and discover how you can get connected, how you can serve, and where you’re needed. Think about this, too: you can also use your bulletin to introduce neighbors, co-workers, and friends to the church as you invite them to come with you. Help share the good things happening at Christ Church by recycling in a new way - out in the neighborhood, and out in the world! Help support the staff, lay leaders, and volunteers by allowing your bulletin to remind you to pray for them. Help yourself by stepping out in faith, praying over the ministry announcements, and asking God to show you how you might get connected by serving. Thank you for your support in this effort.

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TEACHERS TO BE COMMISSIONED WORSHIP ON AUGUST 19In every morning service on August 19, teachers will be commissioned with a special time of recognition and prayer. Sunday School teachers, Christ Church School teachers, small group leaders and facilitators, Fine Arts Academy teachers, DISCIPLE Bible Study leaders, HomeGroup hosts, and everyone else who mentors disciples in the faith will be invited to come forward during the service they are in. Please plan now to attend worship on August 19 to recognize and pray for our Christ Church volunteers in Christian Education.


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OLDER ADULT FAITH AND FITNESSTUESDAYS AT 11 AM & FRIDAYS AT 9:30 AM • ROOMS 302/303Put on some comfortable clothes and try out this gentle exercise class. Participants are encouraged to focus on prayer, scripture and physical fitness (flexibility, balance, range of motion, strength and breathing). Monthly fee for 1 day a week is $15; 2 days a week is $30.

SAGEWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 • 12 - 1 PM • ROOMS 11/12Christ Church and Sugar Land Methodist Hospital work together to present monthly seminars where specialists will come with a presentation about their field, preventive medicine recommendations, and the latest news in treatment options.

FIFTH WEDNESDAY SEMINAR - FALL PREVENTIONWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 • 12 PM • ROOMS 11/12This seminar is provided with older adults and care givers both in mind. Participants will learn strategies to avoid falls and potential fall injuries. This educational program is aimed at providing information seniors need to ensure their safety.

FRIDAY NIGHT JAMMINGALL LEVEL MUSICIANS WELCOME!!!! Come join us for a great time of fellowship and sharing. Bring a song to share with everyone. We meet on the 2nd Friday of every month from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Choir Room.

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ATTENTION CURRENT HOMEGROUPS...In an effort to update the information we have on file, please send your current roster and day/time/frequency of meetings to Tricia Baltazar at [email protected].

NEW MEMBER CLASSAUGUST 5, 12 AND 19 GATHERING HALL & VOLUNTEER CENTER If you’re looking for a church home, we invite you to unite with Christ Church, where you will find a faithful family ready to help. Join us at the next New Member Class starting August 5 to meet some of our staff, make new friends and learn a lot from our senior pastor about being a United Methodist Christian. Please note: August 5 & 19 classes begin at 5:30 pm. August 12 class will be 3 - 4 pm so everyone can attend Faith Night with the Skeeters at Constellation Field, sponsored by Christ Church. Pregame concert begins at 4:30 pm; game begins at 6:05 pm. Register online at www.cumcsl.org, email Benita Sebesta at [email protected] or sign up at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings. WATCH FOR THE SEPTEMBER EDITION OF THE CONNECTION FOR A FULL LISTING AND PICTURES OF NEW MEMBERS!

MEN’S LUNCHTHURSDAY, AUGUST 9 • 11:30 AM • LUPITASMen of all ages, join the Older Adult Men for lunch and fellowship at Lupitas. This is a wonderful cross-generational event as well as a great way to find out what is going on in our community and beyond.

MONDAY MADNESSGOING ON NOW!All high school youth (incoming 9th – 12th) are invited to join us weekly for Monday Madness from 7 - 9 pm. Check the youth webpage for details and a schedule of upcoming weeks. Questions? Contact Tripp or Joan in the Youth office by calling 281.980.6888.

TUESDAY FUN DAYSGOING ON NOW!Middle school youth (incoming 6th – 8th) are invited to join us weekly on Tuesdays for a fun activity on campus or off-site from 1 - 3 pm. Check the youth webpage for details and a schedule of upcoming weeks. Questions? Contact Tripp or Joan in the Youth office by calling 281.980.6888.

A FRIEND IN NEEDIn times of trouble, we look to caring Christian friends to listen to us while we work through our feelings. A Stephen Minister can be such a friend, either to you or to someone you know. Last month our Stephen Ministers studied forgiveness as they continue to learn ways of caring for people with needs. Our Stephen Ministers are committed to providing the best Christian care possible for others experiencing many different needs. If you or someone you know could benefit from the trained, caring presence and listening ear of a Stephen Minister, contact referrals coordinator, Sally McKnight at 713.306.1719.

FAITH NIGHT WITH THE SKEETERSSUNDAY, AUGUST 12CATCH ON THE FIELD! TEAM AUTOGRAPH SESSION! PRE-GAME CONCERT: 4:30 PM GAME TIME: 6:05 PM Grab the kids and invite your neighbors to

join fellow Christ Church friends at Constellation Field for faith, fun and Skeeters baseball. The game between the Sugar Land Skeeters and the Lancaster Barnstormers begins 6:05 pm. Come early for the pregame concert starting at 4:30 pm and expect fun all evening. Christ United Methodist Church is sponsoring this August 12 Faith Night as an outreach for our community. So, reach out and INVITE someone new to experience faith and fun with Christ Church friends. At the ballpark, reach out again and INVITE others to attend worship with us the following Sunday.

For more information on Faith Night or to purchase tickets, contact Karen LaMotta at [email protected] or 281.690.4767. Volunteers are needed at the ballpark on August 12 to help distribute Christ Church information. Can you help?


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DISCIPLE 1 Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is a 34-week class that will be offered on Tuesday evenings, beginning September 4, 2012. Generally, this class requires a commitment of a weekly group session of 2 1/2 hours and daily study of 40 minutes.Being part of this campus-based Grow group Bible study will: •HelpyouunderstandwhatyoureadintheBible•Helpyouread70%oftheBible,fromGenesistoRevelation,in34weeks•HelpyougrowclosertoGod•Helpyoudevelopnewfriendshipswithothersinyourgroup

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CRUSADERSThis class is composed of singles and couples of all ages with a participatory format and Bible-based studies. Meets in the Bride’s Room.9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESADVENTURERSThis class consists of couples in their 30’s - 50’s, with children of all ages. This group is a discussion-oriented class studying a variety of Biblical topics. We use study guides, videos, guest speakers and music to enhance our studies. Meets in room 302/303 in the Family Life Center.BARNABASThis class is a friendly community consisting of adults in their 40’s - 60’s united by a shared belief in Christ, seeking and providing encouragement to one another through prayer, Bible study, topical studies and lots of fellowship. Meets in the Chapel.CELEBRATE SINGLES SUNDAY SCHOOLAll singles are invited to join us. Meets in room 309 in the Family Life Center. COUPLES FOR CHRISTThis class consists of married couples in their 20’s - 40’s with or without children. It is a relaxed, yet engaging class that provides Christ-centered fellowship, support, and opportunities for service. Meets in the Bride’s Room (across from Sanctuary).GRACE ABOUNDSAll ages and stages of life are welcome (married, single, single on Sunday). This class has a participatory rather than lecture format. We love a great discussion! Study facilitators rotate among interested class members. Meets in room 301 in the Family Life Center.GRACE NOTESThis class is composed of choir members who love to study God’s word and discuss relevant issues. Meets in the Choir Room.H.O.P.E. 24/7 (HEAR OUR PRAYERS EVERYDAY 24/7)Our name reflects our focus on prayer. Discussion-oriented studies cover a range of topics to encourage spiritual growth. Socials and missions round out our activities for members, ages 40’s - 70’s. Meets in room 311 in the Family Life Center.JUBILEEThis class is made up of mature individuals, ages 50+ who enjoy the fellowship of others and share in the nourishment gained from Bible-based studies. Lively discussions abound under the leadership of Jan Randolph. Meets in rooms 11/12.SEEKERSThis is a class of mixed ages with couples, singles, and single on Sundays that concentrates on Bible study, missions and lively discussion. Meets in room 308 in the Family Life Center.STAGESThis class consists of single parents, remarried couples, and blended families, ages 30-50’s, exploring a mix of Biblical studies and contemporary issues. Meets in room 310 in the Family Life Center.TGIS (THANK GOD IT’S SUNDAY)This class is made up of couples and singles of all ages who enjoy lively discussion and fellowship. Topics range from Bible study to contemporary issues and books. Meets in the Scout Shack.THE HUB LIFEGROUPFrom 9:45 - 10:45 in the Family Life Center Gym each Sunday morning. Come explore God’s Word in a relaxed and comfortable setting. WEAVERSThis class is made up of marrieds and singles, ages 55+, dedicated to Bible study, fellowship and service. This class is very mission-oriented. Meets in the Library (upstairs across from the Sanctuary).WOMEN’S CLASSThis class is made up of women of all ages whether married, single, widowed or divorced. We primarily do Bible-based studies and various service projects. Meets in room 307 in the Family Life Center. YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Primarily for college and career aged, 18-29. Meets in the Family Life Center Gym.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (WBSF)MONDAYS • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • SEPTEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 12Live Reflectively, Lessons from the Watershed Moments of Moses…20 minutes daily reading…Meet, discuss & consider your watershed moments…$20…Led by Jeanette Stoltz. Register online or in the Ministry Center.TUESDAYS • 9:30 - 11:30 AM • BEGINNING AUGUST 28Precept Upon Precept study Daniel Part 1: Living Out a Biblical Worldview…Learn to adopt a biblical worldview & adhere to it even when it’s not the norm…$18…Led by Laura Gratz. Register online or in the Ministry Center.TUESDAYS • 7 - 8:30 PM • SEPTEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 13Live Deeply: A Study in the Parables of Jesus…20 minutes daily reading…Meet, discuss, and dig deeper into the meaning of Jesus’ parables and their meanings as applied to your personal walk with Christ…$20…Led by Nelda Adams. Register online or in the Ministry Center.THURSDAYS • 9:30 – 11:30 AM • SEPTEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 15

Live Deeply: A Study in the Parables of Jesus…20 minutes daily reading…Meet, discuss and dig deeper into the meaning of Jesus’ parables and their meanings as applied to your personal walk with Christ…$20…Led by Debe Fannin. Register online or in the Ministry Center.

HOMEGROUPSSafe setting where faith and Christ-centered relationships are nurtured. Experience God’s presence in the company of friends. Many established HomeGroups will participate in the Master Plan of Evangelism church-wide study. See the Grow Commitment Card for groups accepting new members. Contact Tricia Baltazar at 281.690.4761 or [email protected] if you’re interested in hosting a new HomeGroup.

MASTER PLAN OF EVANGELISM • BEGINNING WEEK OF 9.9.12 Offered in many Sunday School classes, HomeGroups, and newly formed Grow groups (for a complete listing of participating Grow groups and to register see Grow Commitment Card) Challenging and encouraging study…Learn how to reach out to our world for Christ…Interactive group-oriented study…Books are available for $10 in Christ Corner Bookstore.



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PUT IT IN WRITINGTHURSDAY, AUGUST 23 • 10 - 11:30 AM • LIBRARYOur lives are full of stories. One way to secure those memories for ourselves and future generations is to “put it in writing.” Jan Randolph will lead this monthly writers’ workshop designed to instruct, inspire, encourage and support participants in the writing process. Our explorations will include (but not necessarily be limited to) memoirs, journal writing, prayer journals, faith stories, family narratives, poetry, etc. The first workshop will be on August 23 from 10 - 11:30 am. Please email [email protected] to let her know you plan to join this group. Just bring paper and pencil and your mind full of stories.

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SUNDAYS • 5 - 7:15 PM • GYMAll middle school youth (6th – 8th grade) are invited to join us in the Family Life Center Gym every Sunday night from 5 - 7:15 pm. We will begin with games, then move to a small group time and end with worship.

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SUNDAYS • 6:15 - 8:30 PM • FAMILY LIFE CENTERThis is a great place for high school youth to hang out and relax together in Christian fellowship, Sundays from 6:15 - 8:30 pm in the Family Life Center.412 - THE ENCOUNTER • WEDNESDAYS • 7 - 8:30 PM • CHAPELHigh school students are invited to this weekly Bible study, Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel.

RELAY FOR LIFE - CONFIRMATION PROGRAM 2013Registration for our upcoming Confirmation program, “Relay for Life,” beginning in January 2013 is now open online. Beginning on January 27, 2013, and ending on May 5, 2013, this program is open to all incoming 6th graders and any other middle school youth not yet confirmed. Program cost is $250, with a $50 deposit due upon registration, with balance due November 1. Registration is open thru October 1. For more details and to register online, go to the church website, or contact Lisa Mayhugh at 281.778.1912 or [email protected].

SMALL SEEDS, MIGHTY TREESPaul wrote, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow” - 1 Corinthians 3:6. Is it time to add more water to the seeds of faith that have been planted in you? Consider serving our congregation as a Stephen Minister. A Stephen Minister is a one-on-one confidential Christian caregiver to a person going through crisis. Our congregation is asking about your interest in becoming a Stephen Minister. When we have enough persons showing interest, a Stephen Ministry training class will be scheduled. Training equips you to listen, explore feelings, pray, share Christ’s love, maintain confidentiality, and attend to the caregiving process, leaving the results to God. To indicate your interest and/or find out more about Stephen Ministry, contact Sally McKnight at 713.306.1719.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERSTHURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBER 11 • 6:30 - 8:30 PMCaregivers need care, too. As a caregiver to a family member, it’s common to feel stretched or overwhelmed. Whether you already feel that way or want to avoid it, there is hope. It’s called Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a nationally recognized program. In six weekly classes you will learn how to ensure the best care for your loved one by taking better care of yourself. Get some surefire tips how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, and better balance your life. You’ll also practice how to improve communications with your care receiver, other family members, and healthcare professionals. The course is open to anyone in the community who is currently a direct or indirect caregiver to a chronically ill family member or friend, whether located nearby or faraway. The class is free, but the workbook, The Caregivers Helpbook, is $25 and highly recommended. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required, so sign up before August 30 via online registration found at www.cumcsl.org or in the Ministry Center from July 15 - August 30. For questions, please see Tricia Baltazar at Christ Corner Bookstore, call at 281.690.4761, or email to [email protected].

STUDY OF PAUL, HIS LIFE, WRITINGS, AND MINISTRY TO BEGINSUNDAYS • 9:45 AM • ROOM 301The Grace Abounds Sunday School class is beginning a new study on the life and ministry of the apostle Paul. The study will take us through Paul’s life, conversion, writings, and missionary journeys in the new Christian churches. Join us at 9:45 am in Room 301 (Family Life Center near the hub) to learn more about the study, which is expected to run through the year. If you are searching for a Sunday School class, we’d love to meet you! Drop-ins are welcome. Contact Norma Pharr at [email protected] or Robin Henry at [email protected] for more information.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUBIf you like to read books with Christian content, please join us on the second Tuesday each month at 7 pm in the Volunteer Center. Contact Benita Sebesta at [email protected] or 281.732.2217 for more information.

If you’ve read a Christian book recently that you’d like to share with others, please consider submitting a book review to Christ Corner Bookstore. Contact Tricia Baltazar for submissions or questions at [email protected].

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SERIOUS ANSWERS TO HARD QUESTIONS • DAY & TIME TBDThought provoking & inspiring course…10 theologians address 10 issues that are obstacles to faith for many…Will encourage energetic discussion & sustained reflection by both believers and seekers…10 video lessons (5 in fall 2012/5 in winter 2013)…$10...Facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Bob Pierce. Register online or in the Ministry Center.


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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MONDAYS & FRIDAYS • 9 AM • VOLUNTEER CENTERJoin members of all ages as they create tangible expressions of the prayers of our church for those needing comfort, healing, assurance, and presence. We meet Fridays and Mondays. Don’t know how to crochet or knit? We’ll teach you! Email Jan Randolph at [email protected] for information.

PRAYER TEAM NEEDS MEMBERSWould you like to be a part of praying for those who request prayer, as well as for the Christ Church staff, our country and the world? Our group meets every Wednesday at 9:30 am to lift up these individuals and concerns for God’s care. We need several compassionate, dedicated people to join us in this prayer ministry. If you are interested, please contact Sue Gordon at [email protected] or 281.416.0983.

COLLECTING HEALTH ITEMSG.A.L.S. (Godly Active Ladies Serving), a fellowship servant group organized under Women’s Ministry, is collecting items to donate to the nurses’ offices of FBISD schools. The items are needed to handle emergencies that arise at school during the school day. These items are often needed and under-donated. We are collecting for the elementary level: baby wipes, hand sanitizers, and shoelaces; for the middle school level: deodorant for either guys or girls, sanitary napkins, and hairbrushes/combs; and for the high school level: razors, deodorant for either guys or girls, sanitary napkins, gentle soaps for the face (ex. Nivea, Aveeno) and small bottles or packets of detergents. These items may be placed in the collection box outside of rooms 11/12 between July 22 and August 19. Thank you for your support.

SUPPLY OUR STUDENTS - S.O.S. S.O.S. gives area, low-income students the same confidence on the first day of school that our own children have by providing new, pre-packaged supplies. The 2012 target is 800+ packets – an amount we’ve doubled in two years thanks to your past generosity. Please prayerfully consider a suggested donation of $35 for one elementary packet, $100 for multiple packets/grades. Make your check payable to CUMC with a note for S.O.S. We invite you to visit the Ministry Table all through July to learn more about S.O.S.

FAMILY PROMISE TIME AGAIN!JULY 29 - AUGUST 5 • FAMILY LIFE CENTERChrist Church will once again serve as a host church for Fort Bend Family Promise, a local program assisting families displaced from their homes. Qualified clients will be having dinner & staying the night at Christ Church during our host week. Many volunteer opportunities are available. You can be “hands on” or “behind the scenes.” Contact Kira Halcarz at 832.654.9356 or [email protected] to learn more. A family in crisis needs your Christian love and hands to serve.

FREEDOM WALK TOUR AUGUST 9 & SEPTEMBER 13 • CAROL VANCE PRISON UNITCurious about how God is creating REAL crime prevention? Join this one-hour tour experience the second Thursday of the month at either 2 or 7:30 pm. Sign up at least a week in advance. Bible studies and other groups are welcome! Contact Betty Waedemon at 832.755.7761 to sign up or to get more information.

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Church-Wide Walk | October 13, 2012

Support Habitat Fund-Raising with Participation in the Telfair Life 5th Annual Charity of Your Choice Walk

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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDEDChrist Church has expanded its partnership with Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels! Christ Church is now functioning as the meal distribution center, serving home-bound older adults who live in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, and surrounding communities in Fort Bend. The Meals on Wheels distribution center at Christ Church is located just inside the covered drive on the Austin Parkway side of the campus from 8 am to noon, Monday - Friday. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to approximately 750 home-bound older adults who are unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Volunteering to help deliver meals only takes about 1 to 1 ½ hours of time each week. For more information on volunteering with Fort Bend Seniors, please contact Christ Church member Leah Doyle at [email protected] or 281.633.7053.

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SOLES FOR SOULSThe 2012 Soles for Souls Campaign is underway. Soles for Souls is a Christ Church mission program which provides brand NEW tennis shoes for local students (K-12) in need who are serviced through FBISD Shared Dreams or LCISD Common Threads programs. Stop by the Ministry Center table August 5, 12, or 19 to pick up a “shoe card” or two and purchase specific sizes of shoes (starting at boy’s/girl’s size 10 - through adult) for underprivileged students right here in our area. Any NEW tennis shoes (preferably in boxes for storage purposes) can be dropped off at the Ministry Center or Soles for Souls Collection bin through August 26. Monetary donations can also be made by making your check payable to CUMC and designating it for Soles for Souls.Contact Norma Mendez 281.687.0961 or [email protected] for more information.

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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... Florence Moye, Gina Evoritt’s cousin’s husband, Judy Mill’s father, Anne Strodtbeck’s friend, Lee Ann Skrapka, Jorge Font, Mary Nagai’s niece & newborn baby boy, Mary Nagai’s friend’s friend & friend’s mother, Chris Davis and family, Janice Gilbert’s sister, Brenda Kuehne, Meredith Neal’s family, Stephanie’s friend’s son, Meagen’s grandfather, Robin Henry and family, Steve Shubarth’s friend, Deborah Parry’s brother, Judy Mills’ father, Priscilla Thomas’ father, Gina Evoritt’s cousin’s husband, Dan and Pat Wallin’s friend, Elaine Bodjellali’s friend, Mandy Geosits’ grandfather, Ann Thompson’s mother, Al Fountain’s sister-in-law, Linda Tucker, Gen Jordan’s friend, Debbie Meier’s friend, Cindy Finley’s aunt, Carolyn Staples, Ellie Whiddon’s grandson, Sandy White’s friend, Elisa McIntire’s aunt, Audrey Haase’s extended family, Julie McDonald’s aunt, Reba McNally’s

friend, Rhonda Snader’s mother, Claire Unger’s friends, Debbie Meier’s friend’s sister, Cindy Finley’s aunt, Bill Finley’s friend, Linda Miller’s nephew and all those serving in the military.

ANSWERED PRAYERS... Cyndi Barnett’s grandmother, Pat Hood’s sister-in-law, Joy Dowell’s son & daughter-in-law, Helen Andrew, Betty

Waedemon’s brother, Sunday Coffman’s mother, Benita Sebesta’s niece, Martha Baer’s brother-in-law; Harriet Morrow’s friend; Roy Allice; Susan Brubaker’s friend

CHRIST CHURCH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY TO... Stacy Borgfeldt on the death of her mother ; Carol Prusinski and family on the death of her father-in-law; Tony Clark and family

on death of Aunt Catherine; Michael Adams and family on death of grandmother; John & Karen Ivy on the death of John’s father; Catherine Linton on the death of her mother; Jenny Banker on the death of her brother.

SHARE YOUR JOYS AND CONCERNS WITH USYour pastoral staff and leaders of Christ Church’s Member Care Ministries want to share in your joys and concerns. You might not know this, but hospitals do not contact churches – even when you give them your church name, address, and contact information. Part of this is due to HIPPA laws. So whether you’re about to enter the hospital or you’re celebrating the birth of a baby, please call Sandy White in the church office at 281.980.6888. She will forward your message to the pastors and appropriate member care ministry leaders.

CHRIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Mike Mayhugh, Senior Pastor Rev. Linda Summers Pierce, Executive Associate Pastor Rev. Jason Nelson, Associate Pastor Karen LaMotta, Executive Director - Connect MinistriesRoland Huysman, Executive Director - Operations Tripp Kerth, Director - 412 Youth MinistriesIngred Lathrop, Director - Children’s MinistriesJan Randolph, Director - Older Adult MinistriesLahonda Sharp, Director - Music & Fine ArtsRenee Teel, Director - Mission Ministries Tricia Baltazar, Coordinator - Grow Groups & BookstoreJeanne Damon, Coordinator - Grow Teams

For a complete staff listing, please visit our website at www.cumcsl.org/staff

WE’RE HERE TO HELP!CATCH ON THE FIELD! TEAM AUTOGRAPH SESSION!

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