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The Messenger
First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Inside this issue
May Birthdays ..……..……..….....… 2
Welcome New Members ..….…....3
Children’s Ministry Schedule..…...4
Message for Children……………......5
Youth News …………...………………...6
Submerge Info……………………..…...7
Don’t Miss It!
May Youth Spotlight - Becca Moore (page 6)
Upcoming concert announcement - Shattered Silence (page 7)
Online Giving Information (back cover)
May 6, 2015 Volume 45, Issue 5
WHAT “MOTHER” MIGHT HAVE SAID
I recently ran across a list of imagined mother’s cautions from
history. I had fun with them, and think you will, too. Paul Revere’s mother: “I don’t care where you think you have to go, young man.
Midnight is past your curfew!” Mona Lisa’s mother: “After all that money your father and I spent on braces,
Mona, that’s the biggest smile you can give us?” Columbus’ mother: “I don’t care what you’ve discovered, Christopher, you still
could have written!” Michaelangelo’s mother: “Look, Mikey, why can’t you paint on the walls like other
children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceil-ing?”
Abraham Lincoln’s mother: “Again with the stovepipe hat, Abe? Why can’t you
wear a baseball cap like the other kids?” Albert Einstein’s mother: “But, Albert, it’s your senior picture. Can’t you do
something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something…?” Jonah’s mother: “That’s a nice story, Jonah, but now tell me where you’ve really
been for the last 3 days. Thomas Edison’s mother: “Of course I’m proud that you invented the light bulb,
Thomas. Now, turn off that light and get to bed!”
Have a great week…and listen to your mother!
Grace and Peace,
Lynne
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MAY 2: Carl Funderburg
Maria Martin Matt Strong
Candice Saxton
MAY 3: Kristen Poston
MAY 4:
Lauren Aycock
MAY 5: Mary Florence Platt
Dr. Joel Dobbins
MAY 6: Wyatt Lambert
MAY 7:
Paul Moses
MAY 9:
Chelsea Tummins
MAY 10: John May
Jessica Copenhaver
MAY 11: Stevan Cravey
MAY 12:
Tricia Easter
MAY 13: Grace Atkins
MAY 15:
Luke Mixon Kelly Lackey Lisa Diehl
Katherine Kilbourn
MAY 16:
Mike Walz
MAY 17: Alexandra Edinger
MAY 18:
Ann Snyder
MAY 19: Barbara Tribble Lana Stanford
MAY 20:
Gary Poston
MAY 21: Harry Sargent
Julia Faith Tummins
MAY 22:
Kay Alcott Patsy Hoot
MAY 25:
Tom Crawford Kim Cannon Becca Moore
MAY 26:
Chase Kennedy Verna Zimmerman
Emily Donehue
MAY 30: Lonnie Hazlitt
MAY 31:
Anne Anderson
in may
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day
FRIDAY MAY 22
El Chico @ Brazos Mall
For more information and/or reservations,
call Mary Helen Israel @297-6968 or
email [email protected]
All men are invited to
join in for a time of
food, fellowship, study
and prayer!
LOST & FOUND
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Newest members of the FUMC family…
Jordan & Yvonne
Goldman (sons, Archer & Garrison)
March 21, 2015
Jo Carol Conway April 12, 2015
Michael & Chelsea
Tummins & daughter, Julia Faith
(not pictured)
April 12, 2015
Nick & Candice Saxton April 19, 2015 Terry & Pamela Rester
April 26, 2015
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Upcoming Events:
June 8 - 12 - Lakeview District Choir Clinic
Register online at lakeview.org by deadline May 4, 2015
Come learn about music with all your friends from our church district.
June 22 - 26 - Vacation Bible School:
Hometown Nazareth
Registration forms are now available in church office, in
the Preschool wing by SLP office, Chapel entry way, and
in Narthex outside Sanctuary
Come find out about how Jesus grew up!
July 6 - 10 Lakeview District Summer Camp
Fun - Games - Swimming - Bible Study
Register online at lakeview.org by deadline June 15, 2015
Come have fun with others from our church district.
SWEET VOICES
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Wednesday afternoons
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Asbury Room
Grades 3rd thru 6th
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS
Sunday mornings
10:00am - 10:20am
Chapel
Grades K thru 3rd
Note: both choirs will resume in the fall; watch for more details to come.
Last session before summer -
Sunday May 31
Last session before summer -
Wednesday May 13
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When people trust us - our words are strong, and our lives can be built with integrity. Honesty is really a big deal. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. Come join us at Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 am to find out what the Bible says about Honesty. Week 1- Proverbs 10:9 "Anyone who lives without blame walks safely." Living your life with integrity. Bottom line: Being truthful helps you stay out of trouble. Week 2- Genesis 27 Jacob and Esau Bottom line: When you are not truthful, you can hurt the people you care about. Week 3- 2 Kings 5 Elisha and his servant, Gehazi Bottom line: When you are not truthful, you lose trust. Week 4- Esther Bottom line: When you lie to help yourself, you hurt yourself instead. Week 5 - 1 John 1:9 Honesty with God Bottom line: Being truthful with God keeps you close to Him As we explore these stories, let's remember what we say should line up with what we do. Our monthly verse can help us when we need strength. Psalm 119:29- " Keep me from cheating and telling lies. Be kind and teach me your law." So remember, God says- Honesty is the best policy no matter what! Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers FUMC -LJ Children's Ministry Director
Honesty is the Best Policy
... to the beautiful children who sang in church. Your voices brought great JOY to all who were there!! Thank you also to Laura Mays and Misty Hankinson for being faithful servants!!
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May Blessings
May Youth Spotlight - Becca Moore
the group. They also sur-
vived a Bible trivia chal-
lenge from the confirm-
ands.
NO YOUTH GROUP ON
MOTHER’S DAY
May 10th
Doing yardwork at
Mrs. Peggy Wille’s house.
May Blessings/Events
May 17th
Senior Sunday at 9 & 11am
SENIORS
Melanie Donohue
Megan Overman
Monica Overman
May 24th
CONFIRMATION
SUNDAY
Please pray for the follow-
ing 6th graders that will be
confirmed on
May 24th at 9am:
Alisha Cannan
David Copeland
Noah Hankinson
Kayli Seiwell
Kori Seiwell
SUNDAY SCHOOL: In April
in Sunday School, the
youth were studying Jesus’
crucifixion and the events
that followed. Thank you,
also, to Mr. Bob Patton.
He taught the youth for
two weeks in April about
Messianic prophesies from
the Old Testament.
SUNDAY NIGHTS: In
April, the youth helped
the confirmands with their
stoles, picked up limbs for
two church members after
the big storm, and
reached out to some youth
at our church to return to
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May Blessings U P C O M I N G S U N D A Y
N I G H T E V E N T S :
May 3
KayKay’s Messy Games
5-7pm
May 10th
Mother’s Day
No Sunday Night Youth
May 17th
Baptism at the Beach
Meet at 4:30 at church
May 24th
Bowling in Angleton
5-7pm
May 31st
Youth Parent Dinner &
Confirmation
Banquet
5-7pm
Parents, join us for dinner
and let us cook for you.
Plus**Special
Honorees**
A serious game of Bible
Jeopardy was so much fun
on April 12th.
at our church to return to the
group. They also survived a
Bible trivia challenge from
the confirmands.
NO YOUTH
GROUP ON
MOTHER’S
DAY
May 10th
Doing yardwork at
Mrs. Peggy Wille’s house.
May Blessings/Events
May 17th
Senior Sunday at 9 & 11am
SENIORS
Melanie Donehue
Megan Overman
Monica Overman
May 24th
CONFIRMATION
SUNDAY
Please pray for the follow-
ing 6th graders that will be
confirmed on
May 24th at 9am:
Alisha Cannan
David Copeland
Noah Hankinson
Kayli Seiwell
Kori Seiwell
SUNDAY SCHOOL: In April
in Sunday School, the
youth were studying Jesus’
crucifixion and the events
that followed. Thank you,
also, to Mr. Bob Patton.
He taught the youth for
two weeks in April about
Messianic prophesies from
the Old Testament.
SUNDAY NIGHTS: In
April, the youth helped
the confirmands with their
stoles, picked up limbs for
two church members after
the big storm, and
reached out to some youth
May Youth Spotlight - Becca Moore Becca Moore is our Youth
of the Month for May 2015.
Becca is very active in our
First Youth group. She’s
been coming to FUMC since
she was 5 months old and
she’s now a freshman at
Brazoswood.
One thing that makes Becca
special is that she is always
willing to help the younger
students at our church. She
was very welcoming to our
confirmands and she is also a
helper in the Dancing Angels
group. Becca also dances at
Footsteps Studio and helps
with some of the younger
classes there. Becca’s been
dancing for about 6 years.
Thank you, Becca, for helping
the younger students at
FUMC and for being a great
part of our First Youth group.
Happy Birthday on May 25!
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in Concert
Thanks to our Outreach Ministry, First Youth will be sponsoring a
concert at our church by the Christian Rock band, Shattered Silence.
They will be performing at our church on Sunday night, June 7th.
This concert will be FREE. It will be an outreach program to the
youth in the area, as well as to the entire community. We are still
working on the details and will probably have some food available
for sale before the event.
SHATTERED SILENCE is an area band that many of you know. They had an album launch party at the LJ Civic Center
and they play at many area events, including Faith & Family Night at Schlitterbahn. They will not only be sharing
their music, but also some testimonies. They have a passion for music and for God. Find out more about them at
shatteredsilencemusic.com
SPECIAL SUBMERGE EVENT: Sunday, May 17th -
SUBMERGED in BAPTISM at the Beach Meet at 4:30pm
On Sunday, May 17th, we will meet at the church at 4:30 and
caravan to the beach. We will have a short worship service and
one of our confirmands and one of our youth will be baptized.
Submerge families are invited to join us for this special event.
Our last Submerge event of
the school year is on May
17th, however, we are
planning a few Submerge
events for this summer.
Details are coming soon.
Submerged
in Glitter
in April
OTHER
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LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
First United Methodist Church
404 Azalea St.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-297-3046
Fax: 979-299-6612
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org
Pastor:
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - [email protected]
Administrative Pastor -
Rev. John Settlemyre - [email protected]
Children’s Director:
Kimberly Bowers - [email protected]
Youth Director:
Kim Copeland - [email protected]
Choir Director:
Laura Mays
Contemporary Music Director:
Jordan Goldman
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