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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

OF CORSICANA

January 29, 2019

You won’t want to miss out on Chef Tiffany’s cooking! We've come up with a great

menu for this years' Valentine Veranda dinner. There are three menu options to choose

from - the Bronze Plate is Spaghetti Carbonara, for $20; the Silver Plate is Chicken

Valdostano for $25, or the Gold Plate Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) for $30. Each

different dinner comes with a Spring Salad with Italian Dressing and a Mock Cannoli

for Dessert.

Reservation forms are located at the Welcome Center and at the Church

office. Reservations must be turned into the Church Office by February 6th. All proceeds

go to the annual FUMC Youth Mission Trip.

Valentine

Veranda

February 10th 6:00 pm— 7:00 pm

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February 2019 Sermon Series – Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor, would you be mine? Could you be mine?” This is the theme song from the beginning of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Mr. Fred Roger’s set the standard for, and showed so many of us, what it means to be a good neighbor. He constantly and consistently taught people of all ages what it means to approach everyday with an attitude of love. This message and this point get to the heart of the Gospel. We are called to love our God and to love our neighbors well. Throughout the month of February, we are going to focus on the art of being a good neighbor with our sermon series, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? We will focus on our relationships with God and with each other, what it means to live life joyfully and with abundance, and we will conclude by experiencing the freedom that God offers us. So, as Mr. Rogers would say, “Won’t you please, won’t you please, please won’t you be my neighbor?” Date: Sermon Topic: Scripture: Special Day:_______________ February 3rd Our Relationship with God Ephesians 2:11 to 22 Food Pantry Sunday February 10th Relationship by Design Acts 2:42 to 47 Youth/Scout Sunday

February 17th Abundance Matthew 6:25 to 34

February 24th Joy Through Celebration Psalm 9:1 to 14 Children’s Sunday Combined 10:50 Service

March 3rd Free to Fail Acts 8:26 to 31 Food Pantry Sunday Last Sunday After the Epiphany

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As we begin a new year, let us take time to plan and

make stewardship of time and talent a part of our

lifestyle and stewardship of treasure a part of our

budget.

Your first responsibility is to take care of your needs

and the needs of your family – not necessarily all

their wants. In looking at what we need versus what

we want, we end up placing material things and

money in their proper perspective.

“Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver”

(2 Corinthians 9:7).

All too often, stewardship is presented only with the church support or the funding of other charities as the goal. This is too

limiting. Stewardship also involves time and talent.

“For your heart will always be where your riches are” (Matthew 6:21).

United Methodist Women A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial Service 2019

The Call to Prayer and Self-Denial Service is an opportunity for UMW Members to learn more about the difficult circumstance’s children and youth face around the world, to discover how UMW is promoting the children’s well-being and equal opportunities for them, and to hear how UMW members can support children and youth in need through the Call to Prayer and Self-Denial Offering. The Mission focus for 2019 is “Building a Thriving Generation of Children and Youth Worldwide”, which provides an opportunity for UMW members to learn more about the difficult circumstance’s children and youth face at home and abroad. All offerings received from this years’ service will go to programs that promote well-being and equal opportunities for children and youth in need, including Anti-violence and child protections programs, afterschool and wraparound programs, equal access to education, vocational livelihood training for vulnerable children and youth, and many more. Join our UMW in Martin Hall, Monday, March 4th for this year’s Call to Prayer and Self-Denial Service. The program will begin at 6:30pm in Martin Hall. Pizza, salad and a beverage will be provided.

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Children’s Sunday

February 25th

Nancy Burks Worcester will be joining us for a Combined 10:50 worship service on Children’s Sunday, February 24th. Nancy is an award-winning ventriloquist, actress, author and storyteller. She has performed all over the North American continent from Mexico to Newfoundland. Celebrating her 26th year as a ventriloquist, Nancy has been featured at events as diverse as Spam-O-Rama, the Texas Storytelling Festival, the Antique Automobile Club of America, the National Children’s Pastor’s Conference, and thousands of churches and schools. Along with Dennis Lee, Nancy co-starred and co-wrote the 90s television program “The Nana Puddin’ Show”, and authored and starred in “That Safety Show”, a series of DVDs for fire-safety professionals. She has a story featured in “Best Stories Told at the Texas Storytelling Festival”.

Nancy lives in Granbury with her firefighter husband Terry Worcester, four rescue dogs and two rescue cats. She is writing a book about one of them “Lucky”, who was cut from a wreck with the Jaws of Life and became part of her heart. She can be found online at www.nancyandfriends.com and on YouTube.

WELCOME JENNA BITTICK FUMC YOUTH DIRECTOR Jenna Bittick recently graduated from Texas A&M University! Whoop! From Keller, Texas, Jenna has three younger sisters and two loving parents. Jenna is looking forward to being apart of this incredibly loving Church family and getting to hang out with the amazing youth! She loves dark chocolate, dance parties and sitting at coffee shops! Jenna believes that FUMC Youth exists to partner with students and their families to declare and demonstrate the Gospel in the community of Corsicana. Jenna is hoping to accomplish this by teaching and equipping students to be disciple-makers that love God, His Church, and the world. February 3rd – Super Bowl Party 5:00 pm February 6th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm February 10th – Valentine Veranda February 13th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm February 15th -17th – Mid Winter Youth February 20th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm February 24th – Overflow -Blackard/Dill 6:00 pm

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Director of Children’s Ministry FUMC of Corsicana, TX

First United Methodist Church of Corsicana, a vibrant and growing congregation located less than an hour south (on I-45) from Downtown Dallas, is seeking a part-time (20+ hours/week, flexible) Director of Children’s Ministry. The Director of Children’s Ministry is charged with making disciples of Jesus Christ among Nursery through 6th Graders and their families; ministering in a fun,

dynamic, and creative work environment. All members of the Children’s Ministry Team, both paid and volunteer, will be under the supervision of the Director of Children’s Ministry. The Director of Children’s Ministry is accountable to the Senior Pastor. Salary range is between $20,000 and $25,000, and commensurate with skill and experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Steven Bell (Senior Pastor | FUMC of Corsicana), sbell@fumccorsicana.org.

On Monday, January 21st, FUMC hosted the

Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Worship Service

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Be sure and cast your Vote for FUMC’s

Jarod and Casey Gordon who are participating in the Navarro College Foundation Dancing for Our Stars.

Vote for Jarod and Casey Online at

https://navarrocf.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/DancingForOurStars2019/gordon

Voting deadline is February 9th!!

Work continues in the FUMC Sanctuary as we receive new wiring, electrical, and lighting!

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Our Church Directory at Your Fingertips!

Download the ShelbyNext App

Do you ever have the need for a member’s telephone number or address when the Church office is closed?? You now have the ability to have the most updated FUMC member information right on your smart phone! ShelbyNext is an online listing of our members, regular attenders, as well as, a Calendar of Events happening at FUMC. In addition to being able to see the directory, the Calendar shows event information and contact! Just go the Calendar in ShelbyNext you will be able to see not only whose serving supper but what’s on the menu! Need help downloading the app? Just come by the Church Office and Sherry Andrus will help get you started!

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The weather was perfect for planting four beds of onions . Please stop by to see the results of our successful Saturday and consider joining the fun on Feb. 16 when we plant potatoes!

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Memorials

Jake Allen Rodney & Sheren Haedge (Stained Glass) Ron & Jerre Williams (Perm Endowment)

Jane Batton

Sandra Curtis

Rudy Carroll Rodney & Sheren Haedge (Special Projects)

Dr. Lester McGary (Special Projects) Peggy Herod, Tina & Mike Cain, Janna & Leo Grimone

Bob & Willa Kral (Special Projects) Pat & Amy Rogers

Ron & Jerre Williams (Special Projects)

Rob Cook Gary & Kathy Nease (Flower Fund)

Karen & Les Leskoven (Perm Endowment) Lynda Sloan

Bud Coursey

Rodney & Sheren Haedge (Stained Glass) Ron & Jerre Williams (Choir)

Norma Cuviello

Ron & Tracy Watson

Dorothy Fryer Genesis Sunday School Class

Bob & Willa Kral (Choir)

Jamie Harris Rodney & Sheren Haedge (Stained Glass)

Jimmy Kelly Susan Stites

Gene Allen McClain

Friendship Class (Perm Endowment) Shirley & Joe Nussbaum

Perry Murphy

Peggy Herod, Tina & Mike Cain, Janna & Leo Grimone

Randy Nease Susan Stites

Sue Reid

Sandra Curtis

Bobby Ross Ron & Jerre Williams (Perm Endowment)

Lola Rossi

Lynda Sloan Les & Karen Leskoven (Perm Endowment)

RISA AND FRANK MARX

ODILON MORA

A Gift to the Permanent

Endowment

Was Given

In Memory of

JC Roe,

Josephine Boyd Roe,

and Tom Roe

by Ron & Jerre Roe Williams

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February Birthdays

1 – Gretchen London

2 – Jerry Green

3 – Aaton Shaw

4 – Leland Cook, Lesa Goins, Nancy Walker

5 – Marcus Preston

6 – Lisa Updegrove, Hartley Young

7 – Russell Stites

8 –Jeff Vandergraaf

9 – Gary Nease

10 – Donna Jackson

11 – Crystal Richardson

12 – Donal Senter, Caleb Rogers

14 – Emily Watson

15 – Cody Carroll, Brenden Cofer, Jason Ray 16 – Madison Snyder

18 – Clint Montfort

19 – Kendall Dill, Jan Noblett, Sue Reed

20 – Pat Hudson, Weida McDaniel, Bobbie Nichols, Molley Paschal

22 – Steve Morgan

24 – Zachary Thomson

29 – Leslie Leerskov, Tucker McMath

February Anniversaries

2 – Mike & Judith Steely

13 – Warnie & Kathy Meisetschleager

14 – Jefferie & Norman Clark Jr

15 – James & Carol Palma

27 – Bob & Willa Kral

Financial Update

2019 Budget: $846,213.00

2019 Budget received to date: $63,522.37 2019 Connectional Giving: $77,621.00

Thank you!

Les Leskoven

For renewing your membership

in the Permanent

Endowment Birthday Club

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February 3rd – Food Pantry Sunday

February 6th – Valentine Veranda RSVP DEADLINE

February 10th – Youth Sunday

Valentine Veranda

February 11th – MOPs

February 12th – Young at Heart

February 18th – Church Office Closed

February 24th – Children’s Sunday

February 25th – Food for Fitness Circle 4

February 27th – Food for Fitness Circle 1

March 1st – Food for Fitness Circle 3

How exciting it was to see our congregation at the Palace Theatre for the Small Business Revolution Pep Rally a few weeks ago and also out and about downtown on Monday, January 14th!

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• Valentine Veranda

• February Sermon Series

• A Call to Prayer and Self Denial

• Stewardship

• Children’s Sunday

• Youth News

• Martin Luther King Jr Community Service

• Children’s Director Opening

• Vote to Jarod & Casey Gordon

• Sanctuary Lighting Work

• Church Directory at Your Fingertips

• Community Garden News

• Memorials

• Welcome New Members

• Birthdays & Anniversaries

• Financial Update

• Weekly @ FUMC

• February Dates to Remember

First United Methodist Church 320 North 15th Street Corsicana, TX 75110 (903) 874-5656 Fax (903) 874-2026 Email: fumc@fumccorsicana.org Visit our web site: www.fumccorsicana.org

Return Service Requested

Our Ministry Staff Dr. Steven Bell Senior Pastor sbell@fumccorsicana.org Rev. Zach Stiefel Associate Pastor zstiefel@fumccorsicana.org Rev. Martin Orozco Pastor Iglesia JEME morozco@fumccorsicana.org Dr. Cindy Harrison Director of Music and Worship cindyanneharrison@hotmail.com Karen Compton Hand Bell Director kcompton@fumccorsicana.org Amanda Hughes Accompanist / Organist ahughespiano@gmail.com Tiffany Morgan Choral Assistant mrstiffanymorgan@yahoo.com Sean Cofer Praise Team Leader Jenna Bittick Youth & Young Adults Director jbittick@fumccorsicana.org Donna Jackson Children’s & Preschool Director djackson@fumccorsicana.org Dawn Clay Director of Operations dclay@fumccorsicana.org Sherry Andrus Administrative Coordinator sandrus@fumccorsicana.org Dora Orozco Hostess Jane Ray Email Ministry janeandjim@gmail.com

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