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Ed LantzSenior Pastor

How are we doing with our church goals?

In February’s newsletter I wrote about

Tyler Street’s goals for 2010. We’re now in

June and I want to update you on how we’re

meeting them.

Creating New Ongoing Groups

Two ongoing groups have been created

in the past few months. One is the

Foundations Sunday School Class which

was “birthed” from the Foundations Bible

Study which meets at Hula Café every other

Tuesday evening. This new Sunday School

meets on the fourth floor of the sanctuary

building at 9:45 each Sunday morning and

has become the place of connection for a

number of “20 Somethings” and “30

Somethings.” When asked about the class,

Jeni Crecelius said, “I’m really excited.

Every Sunday it keeps growing and we keep

getting new people. And there are great

things happening within the group – new

jobs, engagements and more. I think the

best thing about our class is that everyone

is incredibly honest. We have a very open

forum for discussion and it is helping us

grow in faith.”

A second group recently started is our

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study that

meets from 6-7 am in Conference Room.

Though early in the morning, this study has

become a rich experience. Jim Bayless

teaches at Tyler Street Christian Academy

and participates before going to work.

Regarding the study, he said, “I really

appreciate this study. It is very helpful to

get together with other men, study God’s

Word and encourage one another.” I believe

Jim speaks for all those who have made this

part of their spiritual diet.

Expand Short Term Classes

This spring we’ve offered a number of

new short-term classes. I taught Roadmap

to Understanding Your Bible. John Wilks

led a study of the spiritual disciplines

through Lent. Another very exciting group

took place at the home of Anthony and Tene

Moore. Each week participants shared a

meal together before studying John

Eldridge’s book, “Waking the Dead.” One

participant was Stephanie Martinez. When

asked if she enjoyed the group, she said,

“Oh, it’s been great. I really like listening

to what others say and how their

observations apply to my life.”

Enhance our Homebound Ministry

First of all, let me say a big THANK YOU

to the many who faithfully care for our

homebound. You are a blessing!

In order to build on the great work that is

already taking place, Carol Weberg and Judy

Conway, in cooperation with Ray Truesdell,

are working to assess are current ministries,

as well as additional needs. They will soon

be distributing a survey to help in their work.

Please let them know if you are interested

in helping in this vital ministry. You will be

a blessing and you will be blessed.

Referring to caring for our shut-ins, Judy

says it well, “It’s a privilege and an honor

to visit my spiritual mentors. I just love

them.”

Improve the North Side of Sanctuary and

Demolition of Memorial Building

The Trustees are working behind the

scenes on both issues. Garry Wolford says,

“I am pleased to report that we have pricing

for the repair and painting of the windows

as well as pricing to replace the window with

thermo windows, which would also save us

money on the heating and cooling of this

area. We are still waiting on the costs

involved in the Memorial building.”

As you can see, we’ve been meeting some

of the goals. At the same time, we’re

looking forward, prayerfully seeking new

opportunities for growth and service. Our

fall calendar is coming together and I’m

excited about the ministries we will be

offering.

Let me close with a word of thanks.

Thank you so much for allowing me to serve

with you at Tyler Street. I’m blessed.

Blessings,

Ed Lantz

Tyler Street

United Methodist ChurchSummer Classics Series

presents...

Dallas Praise Jazz OrchestraSunday, June 13

7 pm in the Sanctuary

Free to the public

Reception will follow in Yeats Hall.

Tyler Street Christian Academy

We have attained a goal in life with the Lord 's help.With a sense of accomplishment

we announce our graduation fromTyler Street Christian Academy

We are deeply grateful to the members ofTyler Street United Methodist Church

for your prayers and support.

The Graduating Class of 2010

Left: Tyler Street Christian Academy Athletic Director Walter Favors

held a two-day basketball camp for aspiring hoopsters. The campers

learned basic skills and participated in challenging ball handling drills to

help sharpen their game. Coach Favors provided each of the campers

with a shirt and each day after practicing the kids were served a hot dog

supper. A great time was had by all.

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Blest Be the Tie that Binds

Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010 Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010

Mrs. Judy Conway honored as Mother of the Year 2010

Tyler Street’s 2010 Mother of the Year was

born in Cockrell Hill, Texas. The eldest of two

children, she was raised by her mother and

grandparents. She learned how to be a caretaker

at a very young age since her mother was

confined to a wheelchair. She attended Sunset

High School where she was a member of the

National Honor Society, Youth for Christ,

Morning Meditation Committee, Good

Scholarship Club, and Honor Guard. While she

was in high school, she began attending Cockrell

Hill United Methodist Church, where she made

her first commitment to Jesus Christ.

After graduation, she spent two years at Texas

Women’s University. She left TWU when her

mother’s health worsened, and she needed her to

take over her job. The next chapter in her life

brought her here to Tyler Street as Rev. Paul

Morrell’s secretary. It was here that she started

dating a member of the music staff, and they

married on New Year’s Eve in 1972.

She and her husband worked with the deaf

ministry here at Tyler Street and helped lead a

Bible study for the deaf. Then her husband

became the Music Minister at First United

Methodist Church in Forney,

Texas, and they both worked with

the youth there at Forney. After

five years of marriage, they

started their family. They were

blessed to have two daughters

and two sons. Our Mother of the

Year happily stayed home with

her children as long as possible.

Then in 1983, an opportunity was

presented to her by a long time

friend to help begin a neonatal

practice, and she worked in this

practice for seventeen years.

Then after nineteen years of

marriage, she and her husband

divorced, and she became a

single mom, raising their four

children. Although this was one of the most

difficult times in her life, her children were

always her priority, and she made sure that they

were surrounded by a Christian community to

help them during this transition. She soon began

sending them to Tyler Street Christian Academy.

Even though she was working full-time, she was

still actively involved in their lives, attending

athletic events, field trips, ballet recitals, PTA

meetings, and youth mission trips. She

constantly sacrificed her time and finances to

make sure that her children had everything that

they needed.

During this time, she not only loved and

provided for her own children, but for others as

well. She made sure her home was a place of

love and comfort to whoever was in need. Her

children’s friends were always welcome at her

home. When her niece needed a place to live,

she welcomed her into her family, raising her and

loving her like a daughter. Her commitment to

family was strong, and it grew as she chose to

care for her father, mother, grandmother, and

aunt when their health began to decline.

In 1999, she was reunited with her high

school sweetheart, and they married in July in

2000. She expanded her circle of love to include

her husband’s two children and four grand-

children. She was also proud to welcome a

grandson in 2006, followed by two more grand-

sons in 2009.

She currently helps with several ministries here

at Tyler Street. She loves ministering to the shut-

ins in our congregation and was recently asked to

co-chair the shut-in ministry. She was one of the

founders of The Heart to Heart ministry. She also

spends many Saturday mornings ministering to

members of our community at the CSO. And at

least once a month you will find her helping in the

nursery department, ministering to our babies and

young children.

Her older daughter says: “When I was younger

and people told me I was just like my mom, I

would get irritated, (like most children do).

However, now I know that this is the highest

compliment anyone could pay me.”

Her daughter-in-law says: “I became one of

her children the day we met, and she’s never

showed me anything but love and acceptance. I

am so grateful to be counted as one of her

daughters.”

Her younger daughter says: “When we were

young, her constant Scripture quoting, praise

singing, and out-loud prayer attitude was a source

of embarrassment for all of us kids. But now it is

the source of our strength. I am proud to say that

I have grown up to look and act just like my mom.

I cry. I serve. I sing. I love. I pray out-loud

when I’m driving. She taught me how to live like

Jesus as a joy-filled servant of God.”

Her niece describes her in this way: “She is

caring, loving, selfless, compassionate, humble,

kind, encouraging, inspirational, sympathetic,

concerned, kindhearted, considerate, gentle, and

benevolent. She is my hero.”

Consistently exemplifying sacrificial love and

dedication to her family and her church, our 2010

Mother of the Year is Judy Huggins Conway.

Sage Advice: From someone who has been there, done that!

ANNIVERSARY On May 2nd, the class was

opened with singing “Take Time to be Holy,” led by

John Skinner and accompanied by Jean Helsem.

Mary Margaret Roberson gave the opening prayer.

Our devotion was given by Chastine Wieting, taken

from one of Charles Swindell’s book. Our May

prayer concern is for Barbara Bolin. Estelle Holley

began a 4-part series on “Angels in Our Midst.” It

includes stories of true incidents or encounters with

angels. Angels are mentioned 294 times in the

Bible. We were glad to have Ann Theriot, daughter

of Alma and Dub Sutton, as our visitor. Thanks to

Mary Margaret for the good refreshments and pretty

flowers. On Mother’s Day, May 9th, class was

opened with singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer” led by

John Skinner and accompanied by Jean Helsem.

Opening prayer was given by Patsy Thompson.

Anthony Skinner brought our devotion. He sang

“He Walks with Me” and was accompanied by

Mary Ann Montgomery. Our prayer concern for

May is Barbara Bolin. The lesson was brought by

Richard Phillips from Joel Osteen’s book. We had

3 visitors with us today; Cindy Felts (daughter of

Carol Bilz), Kay Harding, (daughter of Pat and

Patsy Thompson), and Bobby Wieting (son of

Chastine Wieting). Thanks to the Thompsons for

the delicious refreshments and beautiful roses.

Kay, we appreciate you helping with the refresh-

ments. On May 16th, we opened with singing “O

Come All You Faithful” led by John Skinner and

accompanied by Jean Helsem. Opening prayer was

given by Chastine Wieting. The class sang “Happy

Birthday” to Don Helsem, whose birthday is

Monday, May 17th. Cynthia Dooley brought our

devotion. She reminded us that we should all

follow and be a part of God’s purpose. We need to

be in special prayer for Shirley Allen and Sabrina

Trujillo. We are glad to report that the Holley’s

great-grandson, Jonah, has been released from the

hospital and doing much better. Dorothy West told

us to put June 22nd at 4:30 P.M. on our calendars for

the June class party. Mary Margaret Roberson

brought the lesson from the book of Genesis and

the story of Joseph. She told how Joseph was

mistreated by his brothers and sold in slavery in

Egypt. Then much later, Joseph was reunited with

his brothers and yet he did not seek revenge toward

his brothers. She reminded us of 3 things: 1) God

gives us grace; 2) God lifts you up and makes you

humble; and 3) God brings reconciliation. She

reminded us that we all need to be prepared when

Jesus returns. We are so glad to have our 3 visitors

with us today: Cynthia Dooley, Kay Harding

(daughter of Pat and Patsy Thompson), and Ann

Theriot (daughter of Alma and Bill Sutton). Thanks

to Chastine for the good refreshments. The singing

of hymn “Lord Jesus I Love Thee” opened the class

on Sunday, May 23, led by John Skinner and

accompanied by Jean Helsem. Maxine Peterson

gave the opening prayer. The devotion was given by

Chastine Wieting from the book “Letters to a

Stranger.” Estelle gave us an update on the ill and

asked for prayer for members of our class and the

church. Barbara Bolin is to have kidney surgery on

Tuesday, May 25th, at 1:00 P.M. at Methodist

Central; Ben McLean was taken to the hospital with

chest pains thinking it was a heart attack, but we

are glad to report he was released without it being a

heart attack; Shirley Allen is to continue with her

medication; and Mozell Skinner is still unable to

attend Sunday School and church at this time.

Dorothy West told us that the location of our June

party has been changed to the Hula Café, but is still

scheduled for June 22nd at 4:30 pm. Patsy Thompson’s

lesson was entitled “It’s a Matter of Trust and Where

Are You”? Where are you in your personal relation-

ship with God? We need to all focus more on God.

Thanks Patsy, for another great lesson. We were

pleased to have 2 visitors with us today: Kay Harding

(daughter of Patsy and Pat Thompson), and Ann

Theriot (daughter of Alma and Bill Sutton). Our

thanks to Maxine for the delicious refreshments.

CHALLENGE On May 2, the Challenge class

attended the stewardship planning discussion by

Darrell Loyless, Ph.D., CFRE, of the Texas Methodist

Foundation. This was a very interesting and

informative talk. Pat Whiteley taught the Challenge

class on May 9. Pat talked about his reflections on

how his faith matches up to what the Bible says about

faith. He began by looking at Habakkuk 2: 4 and

3:17-19. Whatever happens, we learn to live by

faith—our faith rests in Jesus. Pat also referred to

scriptures in the books of John and Philippians.

Through our struggles, God is with us. Pat reminded

us that we have received a heritage of faith from the

godly people that have been a part of our lives. To

grow in our faith, we need to pour ourselves into

God’s Word on a daily basis.

COVENANT CLASS Congratulations to our

graduates: Ginger Young with her masters in science

and nursing from TCU, Micah Weberg with his

Bachelor’s of Science in Physics with a minor in Math

from the University of Texas at Arlington, and Mary

Kathryn Skinner who graduated from Tyler Street

Christian Academy. Lisa Lantz led us in a wonderful

lesson on May 23 titled “Water-Walker or Boat

Potato?” Lisa’s openness and honesty were greatly

appreciated. Fear creeps into our lives in many

different ways. Water-walkers accept that fear is a

price they pay for growth. As you each go through this

week, our prayer is for you to be able to step out of

“the boat” and accept that the short-lived fear is a

reasonable price for the spiritual growth and reward

that Jesus Christ provides! Remember our prayer

requests.

TWO BY TWO On the first Sunday of May, we met

with several other classes to learn about the Endow-

ment Program at Tyler Street. This is so important and

good to leave a legacy. Jim Gettman taught on May 9,

Mother’s Day. He shared a beautiful story about his

mother helping him prepare for a test at school. He

also told us about his mission trip to Mexico. Mary

Lee Miller gave the prayer. On the third Sunday of the

month, Don Lindholm blessed us with another good

lesson. Lucy was not feeling well but Don reported

they were rejoicing over her finishing the translation

of the Bible with Wycliffe in Peru. We had good

attendance on the fourth Sunday to hear Pat

Whiteley’s excellent lesson. We missed Millie, Susan

Lamar, and the Schoonovers, who are visiting their

daughter Sue and her family in Omaha. Marsha

Griffin reported that her granddaughter’s headaches

have greatly improved. Also, Babara Remele’s son-in-

law, John, is doing better. Shirley Allen has had a real

battle raging with her problems. Keep her in your

prayers diligently. Shirley is such a blessing to this

class. And a wonderful witness to the Lord. This

Sunday is Memorial Day. We are thankful to those

who have given their lives for our freedom. It is not

free. Remember those in our church family who have

graduated to heaven. Our church is a stronger

congregation because of them. The Philcoxes are

both home and continue to need our prayers as they

recover. As we look forward to June, many will be

celebrating birthdays: Janet Rhodes on the 10th,

Frank Avaritt on the 20th, and Will Philcox on the

21st. Anniversaries for the Ostroffs on the 12th and

the Burrous’ on the 28th.

WEDDING RING In April, we had a surprise

party for Herby Keeter. Ed Logan played and we all

sang “Happy Birthday.” She was presented with a

cake loaded with burning candles. She could NOT

blow them out (they were trick candles)! We

laughed. Then it was announced she was “39” but

reversed! Yes, at 93, she is the senior member of our

class. Congratulations! Class opened on May 2 with

Ed Logan at the piano and we sang “Tis So Sweet to

Trust in Jesus” followed with “Open My Eyes That I

May See.” Tom had the morning prayer. Herby gave

a beautiful devotion titled “Just Stay.” Evelyn’s

report: Maureen fell Thursday and broke her pelvis.

She was in Methodist Charlton two days then moved

to Charlton Rehab on Wheatland Rd. Helen is sick

and Margie still has an infection. Frank then gave

his wonderful lesson from the Old Testament first 17

Books speaking of Abraham and Sarah. He had a

“show and tell” map of the land at that time. Class

opened on May 9 with Ed Logan at the piano as we

sang “There is Power in The Blood” followed with

“Trust and Obey.” Morning prayer by Frank.

Evelyn’s report was Gertrude Reese, long time

member who has been in a nursing home, died May

8, funeral May 10 in Lampasas. Helen has breathing

problems, Margie still has infection and Maureen

still in rehab on Wheatland Rd but she is doing well.

Ace gave a cute devotion about the difference

between a young turkey and a young eagle. Buddy

Holley brought our lesson, starting with a reading

from someone about their first Mother’s Day

without their Mother then followed with his lesson

based on the 23rd Psalm. Class opened on May 16

with Ed Logan at the piano as we sang “Amazing

Grace” followed by “He Lives.” Frank opened with a

prayer. Evelyn reported Maureen would be home

Tuesday for home therapy, Martha Ann is looking

for another place to live and MaryLu has more

health problems. This was “Frank’s Day.” With R.E.

out of town, Frank presided. After his prayer, he

gave his devotion “Be Thankful,” then started

gave his lesson on the history of Isaac. One

amazing lesson—as usual no notes, all from

memory. Thank you Frank. Class opened on May

23 with Ed Logan at the piano and we sang

“Wonderful Words of Life” and “Jesus Calls Us.”

Frank presided today and had our morning prayer.

Evelyn’s son Kent and daughter-in-law, Jackie,

visited us as it was Evelyn’s birthday. They

brought wonderful cupcakes for all. Evelyn’s

report was not very good. Mary Lu has cancer and

her doctor is going to try radiation before doing

surgery. Herby is home with upper respiratory

infection, Margie is still having problems, former

member Larue Sallis died this past week and was

buried in Comfort, TX. Good news is Maureen is

now having home therapy. Martha Ann is moving

to Caruth Haven Court. Mary Etta brought a nice

devotion “And Now.” Ace with more of his

wonderful lesson in the book of Acts. Myron told

us this was his last time with us. He is moving out

of town because he has to.

by Tom Young

It seems that much of our attention in recent

months has been directed toward those

corporations and institutions that have betrayed

the trust of their clients, customers or

stockholders. As a result we are becoming a

nation of cynics, distrusting those “in high

places,” condemning them for their lack of ethics

and for the greed that drives them to take

advantage of others for personal gain.

But the measure of evil is relative: I believe

that in God’s eyes there is little difference

between the neighborhood butcher with his

thumb on the scale and the big time corporate

CEO who manipulates stock values and cheats

thousands of others for his personal profit.

What about our own business practices?

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called

upon to be better than we have to be, in our

business and professional lives as well as in our

personal relationships within our church and

with our families. Even the smallest temptation

to use our position or knowledge for personal

gain to the detriment of another must be

avoided. Love for our neighbor is not our only

visibility in the community. Our integrity is also

on display.

A number of years ago in Dallas, I had the

high privilege of working in a community

campaign with Tom Landry, the legendary coach

of the Dallas Cowboys football team. Mr.

Landry…and I called him that out of the great

respect I had for him…was a man whose

integrity and Christian values were beyond

reproach at all times. Later I received a personal

letter from him, which included this quote, his

personal slogan. He said he “borrowed” it from

Vince Lombardy. “The quality of a man’s life is in

direct proportion to his commitment to

excellence.”

There is no excellence in life without integrity.

When we recognize this quality of spirit in others

with whom we come in contact daily, we should

openly express our appreciation, and tell them just

how much we value the fact that we can trust

them completely.

Integrity is the true measure of the person. It

embodies trust, responsibility and honesty. It is

the character mark that defines the exceptional

human being and lifts one above the ordinary.

March 2010

Our Church Familyt Nominations for this year’s Father of the Year

are now being accepted. Please send a letter describ-

ing the Christian character of the nominee. You may

submit it to Donna Reed in the church office or by

email to donnareed@tsumc.org. Very important: the

deadline is Monday, June 7 by 5 pm.

t Tuesday, June 1, at 8 p.m., the Dallas Symphony

Orchestra will return for another free community

concert at Kidd Springs Park, at Tyler and Canty,

in North Oak Cliff. Rain site: Kidd Springs Recre-

ation Center. Rei Hotoda, Conductor. Enjoy this

evening long event with beautiful music, delicious

food and activities and games for all ages. Ride your

bike! Pack a picnic! Bring your lawn chairs and blan-

kets! Bring a soccer ball!

t Congratulations to Masey Cockins and Joshua

King who are now engaged to be married.

t Dear Tyler Street family, thank you to everyone

who called, visited, helped, have or are praying for

Mike during his stay in the hospital and recuperation.

-- Mike and Kathryn Brooks

t Congratulations to Bethany Vrabel who received

the Cum Laude Scholar Award from MacArthur High

School. Proud parents are Mike and Melissa Vrabel.

t Happy birthday to Lucille King who will be 92

years old on June 6. Congratulations!

Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010 Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010

t Happy birthday to Herby Keeter who cel-

ebrated her 39th, oops, her 93rd birthday. Congratu-

lations!

t A Men’s Bible Study will meet every Wednes-

day morning at 6:00 am in the Conference Room. All

men are welcome.

t The Heart to Heart ministry will have their next

meeting on June 5 at the home of Carole Bogart from

10 am to noon. All women are invited.

t Dear Tyler Street family, words cannot express

how much your kindness, cards and words of sym-

pathy have meant to me during the loss of my dear

mother. It has touched me deeply. She was 90 years

old. I miss being able to talk with her even though

we lived across the ocean from each other. I have a

big hole in my heart. You have really been a family

to me. May God bless you all for your thoughtful-

ness. I will never forget it. -- Julia Engel

t Sandy Flair’s step-grandson and the late Bob

Flair’s grandson, Robert L. Flair III, earned his

Eagle Scout Award on March 27 at St. Paul Episcolpal

Church in Waxahachie. He is a member of Boy Scout

Troop 234. Congratulations!

t Our love and sympathy go...to friends and family

of Gertrude Reese.

To Lucille Musslewhite in the loss of her son-

Congratulations to our high school and college graduates!2010 TSUMC “Refuge” Youth Group

Graduating Seniorsv Mary Kathryn Skinner is graduating from

Tyler Street Christian Academy. While there, she

was a member of the National Honor Society,

cheerleading squad, student council, chapel

committee and praise and worship team. She was

the Meadows Committee president her junior

year and vice president her senior year. She also

held the office of Junior class vice president and

Senior class president. She received both the

Horace and Floy Patterson memorial scholarship

as well as the Scott Reed memorial scholarship.

She has received the president’s award for

educational excellence and the ACSI distin-

guished student award. This year, Mary was

named Crusader of the Year. Over the summer

she plans on attending the youth Mission Trip

and IMPACT camp when she is not working at

her summer job. In the fall, Mary will be

attending Dallas Baptist University.

v Robert Steffey is graduating from Sunset

High School. At Sunset, Bob participated in

debate, theater club, wrestling, and the Green

152 environmental club. He was on the honor

roll all four years and will be graduating 7th out

of a class of 540. He has won various debate

awards and accolades ranging from 1st to 6th

place and took 3rd in the district for his wrestling

weight class. He was named senior science

student of the year for 2010. In addition to

attending Mission Trip and IMPACT camp, Bob

plans on using the summer to prepare for

college. He will be completing freshman English

as well as auditing various college courses

beginning with calculus. In the fall, Bob will be

attending Kansas University and begin working

towards a B.S. in chemical engineering.

Those graduating from collegev David Boswell, Anthropology

Harvard University

in-law, David Yanase.

t Youth Impact Camp starts July 12 at Camp

Bridgeport. See Jon Farrer for more details.

t Youth Mission Trip is being rescheduled. See Jon

Farrer for more details.

t The Finance Committee appreciates your faith-

ful support of our church. We are below budget in our

receipts and summer, with its usual lower receipts and

higher expenses, is coming. Therefore, we urge our

members who are behind on their pledges to catch up

if possible. Each of us should give faithfully this sum-

mer. “Bring all the tithes into the store house...if you

do, I will...pour out a blessing...try it!” Malachi 3:10

t Financial Update thru April 30, 2010:

Jan-Apr Budgeted Receipts $255,000

Jan-Apr Actual Receipts $240,748 or 94%

Jan-Apr receipts short of budget

$ 14,252 or 6%

MEMORIALS

In memory of Melvin Griffin given by Marsha

Griffin.

In memory of Jack Hancock given by Marsha Griffin

and Dal and Lawana Burrous.

In memory of Ruby Jackson given by Marsha

Griffin, John and Connie Rosenburg, Rex Stark.

v Jeff Egger, Kinesiology

Texas A&M University

v Jacob King, Bachelor of Arts in History

Cum Laude

Texas Christian University

v Bobby Lewis, LVN

Concorde Career College

v Mike Skinner, concentration in Business

Dallas Baptist University

v Micah Weberg, Bachelor of Science in

Physics with a minor in math

Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)

University of Texas at Arlington

v Ginger Young

Masters in Science and Nursing

Texas Christian University

Dark LightWill I recognize you when you next visit?

What will become of me if I fail at your visit?

Perhaps I will be distracted by some worldly

care.

Would my life be consumed into thin air?

I long to do your will,

Must overcome my free will,

Sinful nature deflects the thought.

Will you never again give me a second thought?

All I know is to cry out for deliverance.

Nonetheless, you are my deliverance!

Searching constantly for evidence that you are

here,

Still, confident that in your time I will see you

here!

In all this never losing hope

You are my only source of hope.

I place upon your shoulders all my burdens

By your relief, carry my burdens.

By your very nature you will not desert

Because you love, you draw us near to convert.

Ever making provision for those who love you

Our love of self becomes love of you.

Your care is constant without end.

As you stand, my soul you defend.

Even if my eyes do not see

By your spirit set me free.

So lost and beaten down

As the water rises, will I drown?

No shelter from the raging storm

Will you rescue me calm the storm?

Is there anyone so bold so brave

That would risk their life sinners save.

Oh, for someone to be so bold

They would fulfill the prophets of old.

Life catches us with its twists and turns

From its demands our hope yearns

For salvation from our fleshly slide

We search for peace a place to hide.

So in darkest silence wait

Our hour has come please do not be late.

In a moment, our savoir will be here.

Call his name he will draw you near.

My heart cries out

Your spirit overcomes my doubt.

Still the conflict swirls within

What a sorry state I am in.

Despite my best intentions I cannot overcome

Even as my spirit groans, O Lord, quickly come!

I know you are there, even though I cannot see.

By your grace, set me free.

Toward you, O God, I set my face.

It is your word your will I trace.

To my weary soul, bring peace.

May I rest in you the struggle cease?

Listening now, I expect to hear your voice,

As you, explain to me my next choice.

Waiting now, what will you show?

Your will be done, this I know.

As God Speaks

Patrick Levi Whiteley

May 2, 2010

June Food DriveWe are collecting items for our outreach to those in need. Please

bring a bag back next Sunday filled with the requested items.

üüüüü 3 cans of fruit cocktail

üüüüü 1 bag of rice (2 lbs)

üüüüü 2 bars hand soap

üüüüü 1 medium jar peanut butter

üüüüü 1 box cold cereal

üüüüü 3 boxes of macaroni and cheese

“Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver

him in time of trouble” -- Psalms 41:1

Thank you for giving, caring and supporting our outreach for those in need.

Tyler Street is my homeby J King

Some of you know that I live in DeSoto and work

in Plano. It’s a 74 mile round-trip every day and

most of the trip is on Interstate 35 and Central

Expressway. I haven’t quite learned the lessons

I’m supposed to learn about patience and anger-

management, but I’m trying.

In the afternoons, my goal is simply to get home.

No matter what has gone on during the day (or on

the drive home), once I get home, then I’m HOME.

Maverick, our West Highland Terrier, will come

running to the door barking up a storm all excited to

see me. Sometimes Carolyn even comes running to

the door barking. Sometimes it’s good barking and

sometimes it’s not. But, regardless, I’M HOME!

Last summer we had an incredible week-long

vacation visiting Washington, DC. I fell in love

with the area. We were constantly on the run and

only scratched the surface of what we wanted to

do. Even though I wanted to stay longer, I was so

glad to get home. All of you have had experiences

like these about getting home.

I feel the same way about Tyler Street. It’s home.

And for me, it’s the only church home I’ve ever

known. Family members, either blood-related or

not, have come and gone through the years. But,

they are still my family. They always will be. I

hate to think of who I would be if I hadn’t

encountered them. For better or for worse, I am a

product of the Nursery, the Children’s Department,

the Youth Department, the Young Adults, the

Wedding Ring Class (my parents), The Koinonoi

Class, children’s choirs, youth choirs, youth/adult

softball leagues and the Crosswise players to name

a few. I have been on choir tours literally from one

coast to the other. I have run all over and hidden in

parts of many of the buildings on campus (mainly

as a child, but...)

I got married in the Chapel and both of by boys

were born into this church and were baptized here

and have had many of the same experiences growing

up here as I have. I’ve seen them grow up to be

fine young men, largely due to people they have

met at Tyler Street. I have learned to play Chicken

Foot on retreats. We’ve put on numerous plays and

we made a movie. I was part of a short skit one day

during church where the different characters talked

about their motivations about giving to the church.

I froze for 35-ish seconds. Nothing. I have it on

tape somewhere. Right in the middle of my

monologue, my mind went blank (surprise). Instead

of panic, it was a strange quiet peaceful place. It

probably looked a little goofy, but I didn’t miss a

word of my monologue. And, after church, many

people came up to us and told us how much they

enjoyed, identified with and appreciated the skit.

Family is so loving and forgiving.

Everything hasn’t always been perfect. My

feelings have been hurt on occasion. Things haven’t

always gone my way. Years ago, when I had long

hair (I’ll pause a moment while you insert your jokes

here … are you through?) There were some who

looked down on me because of the length of my hair.

Some even said hurtful things to me. And I know

that I’ve done and said things that have hurt others,

too. But we’re family. We stick together. We stay

together. We laugh, we cry and we forgive each other.

Also, I don’t have the same types of foundations

that many people have. Growing up, we thought we

would go to Sunset High School but the boundaries

shifted and I went to Kimball. I don’t think of myself

as a “Knight.” When I went to Dallas Baptist

College, I went as a commuter student. I never lived

on campus. So, I don’t have the long-term

friendships or memories that many have through their

schools. And, since I’ve worked for six different

school districts in my career, I don’t identify myself

with any one district. The one constant throughout

the years has been God. I have a long-term friendship

with Him. I have long-term memories through Him.

Regardless of the changes, God has always been at

Tyler Street. And it carries with it a “reunion” that I

am so looking forward to.

Tyler Street will always be more to me than what

I can express a few hundred words. As soon as this

is published, I’ll have other thoughts that I’ll wish

that I’d shared.

Tyler Street United Methodist Church is my home.

Why would I be anywhere else? After six days of

the world, it’s nice to come home for a while and see

my family. I hope you’ll be there, too.

Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010 Monthly news at Tyler Street United Methodist Church www.tsumc.org June, 2010

On the Teamby Don Lindolm, Global Impact Chair

Teams. We see them everywhere. Why? Teams do

what individuals cannot. Teams do things together.

God uses teams too! His first team was Adam and

Eve—a married couple. Then came the family team.

When Jesus came to earth to start his work he formed

a team. The 12 he chose were an unruly bunch

unlikely to succeed in changing the world. But the

training Jesus gave them combined with the power

of God’s Spirit changed them into an effective team.

Tyler Street Church is a team. Yes, we are! We

José and Audrey Bañales are

Regional Directors for OMS in

TX, OK, NM, AR, & LA.

They recruit new missionaries

and help them raise financial

support, represent OMS to

churches, lead short term

mission trips to Mexico and serve as Every

Community for Christ Shepherds for Mozambique.

David Beevers’ ministry in

Zimbabwe is teaching and training

local pastors mainly in rural areas

along with overseeing a local

orphanage. His wife Nola died April

5, 2008.

Freddy and

Bekah Boswell

serve with

Wycliffe Bible

Translators. After

completing a

New Testament

translation in the

Solomon Islands they came to Dallas where Freddy

filled executive positions and is currently the

Executive Director of SIL International. Bekah has

been head nurse in the Dallas Clinic.

Scott and Lorna Burford are

media specialists who work in

South Asia recording newly

translated Scripture for those who

cannot read for themselves. They

are members of Wycliffe who

work with Faith Comes By

Hearing which has a discipling

ministry for oral learners.

Dr. David & Vreni Greenlee live in Switzerland,

but their ministry is worldwide for Operation

Mobilization and other missions. Vreni teaches

German to immigrants and gives them practical help

as a means of witness. David teaches in seminaries

and Bible schools, does research and writing, as well

as developing new strategies for mission ministry.

Roman and Carolyn Hostetler are Bible translators

who work in Papua New Guinea. In 2005 the New

Testament was completed for the Vasui people. Since

then their focus has been training leaders how to use

work together. We help each other. We accomplish

God’s work together.

There are teams within our Church too. One of

them is the Global Impact Team. What a

presumptuous name! No it isn’t, because it’s the team

that helps our Church carry out God’s instructions

to share the Good News of Jesus around the world.

Our Church has a global impact.

The Global Impact Team is responsible for

selecting missionaries and mission organizations

which our Church supports financially so the Good

News of Jesus is shared effectively. As a member of

our Church team you are very important because by

giving money to Tyler Street you provide resources

for making a global impact. Part of the church annual

budget is used for missions. A second major way

many members help is by Faith Promise giving. By

giving in these ways you become a part of the larger

Global Impact Team. This year our Church has a goal

of giving over $38,000 to share the Good News of

Jesus around the world. I’d like you to meet our team

of missionaries:

the Scriptures and to prepare

materials for teaching them

and training local people to do

translation in other languages

on the island of Bougainville.

Tim and Martha

Matzke have relocated

to Dallas from the

Solomon Islands where

they served as literacy

specialists with

Wycliffe. Tim has been

asked to serve in the

International Literacy office of SIL while Martha

will serve in communications for the Pacific Area.

Wycliffe will release the Matzkes to their new

assignments once their financial support has reached

a required amount.

Scott and Vicky

Satre have

dedicated their

lives to giving the

Ngomba people

of Cameroon

God’s Word in

their own

language. The Gospel of Luke has been published

and the Jesus film completed. Scott continues to

work with two national translators to finish the New

Testament. Vicky is a librarian at an educational

resource center for missionary children in Yaoundé

where their children attend school.

Dr. Ervin and Dr. Coleen

Starwalt are training

Nigerians to do Bible

translation at the

Theological College of

Northern Nigeria in Jos.

The programs in which

they are teaching offer BA and MA degrees in Bible

translation. There are 300 languages in Nigeria

without any Scripture.

David and Elisy Stephen from India seek out

villages that do not have a church or Christian

witness and begin telling of Jesus’ love. God has

used healings to

demonstrate his power.

After a number of people

have accepted Jesus as

Savior, Sunday meetings are

begun in a home. God has

enabled them to have a part

in planting 62 churches during 31 years of ministry.

The Mission Society was

formed in 1984 to join in God’s

mission to the world for the

redemption of humanity. Its

strategy is to create self-

reproducing, indigenous,

discipling, Christian communities by mobilizing

cross-cultural witnesses for Christ in partnership with

nationals. Currently they have 200 missionaries in

more than 30 nations worldwide.

The Graduate Institute of

Applied Linguistics,

closely related to Wycliffe,

prepares men and women for

cross cultural Bible

translation and literacy

work. It is a growing, accredited graduate school.

Students are taught skills for working with unwritten

languages to do Bible translation, literacy and related

work for an unreached people group.

This is the team of people who we pray for and

finance to do the work of telling those who have not

heard about the Good News of Jesus. It is difficult

and sometimes dangerous work a long way from

family and traditional friends.

For 2010 the Global Impact Team has gathered

information on the financial needs of these

missionaries and evaluated their work and prayerfully

established a goal of providing $38,280 for them. If

you have made a Faith Promise to help meet this need,

we pray that God will enable you to meet your Faith

Promise. If you have not made a Faith Promise, ask

God what he wants you to give and then record it on

a blank leaf of your Bible (ask Don Lindholm if you

need more information).

Pray for one or more of the above missionaries

and the weekly missionary prayer requests in the

Sunday bulletin. We encourage you to be an active

member of the extended Global Impact Team. You

will be blessed and encouraged by actively

participating.

June 21-25, 2010

Contact Jamie Nelson for info: 214-946-8106 x301or jamienelson@tsumc.org

For children entering

K5-6th grade

Cost: $30

Includes water, snacks and t-shirt

Join us for a week of fun andChrist-centered sportsmanship

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

HappyFather’sDay!