2012 March Insight

A monthly publication highlighting the mission of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church

March 2012 Volume 5 Issue 3

Insight

2 Williams Memorial United Methodist Church

Glorify God, Inspire Others to Follow Christ, Make Disciples of Jesus Christ

Welcome to Williams

WelcomeWelcome to Williams Memorial United Methodist

Church. Our church campus is located at 4000 Moores Lane on the north side of Texarkana. Moores Lane is north of I-30 between Summerhill and Richmond roads.

WorshippingWe invite you to worship with us. Our services are

Christ-centered, Biblically grounded, and culturally relevant. The words, music, and means of grace are all designed to empower you to grow in your relationship with God and in ministry to the world.

Sunday services are in the Sanctuary at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and the Xperience Service is in Wesley Hall at 10:30 a.m.

LearningSunday school classes for all ages meet at 9:15 a.m. On

Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. there are programs for your children and youth.

BelievingWe enter into the family of Christ through baptism.

We recognize God’s action in baptisms in other faith communities; you do not have to be re-baptized to belong to Williams. If you have not been baptized, we will be honored to baptize you.

GrowingOur goal is to be like Jesus Christ in this world. We are

constantly growing in grace; we have not arrived. We grow through worship, prayer, and study of God’s Word. Through large meetings, small groups, and discipleship, we are changed from our old selves to our new selves.

BelongingWe hope you will consider belonging to the Williams

faith community. You can talk with us after church or come by during the week. We would be honored to assist you in belonging at Williams.

Find Out More...Visit our visitors page at welcometowilliams.com/visiting or scan the code to the right with a smart-phone QR Code reader

Holy Week at WilliamsWe invite you to join us in celebrating Holy Week with Williams Memorial United Methodist Church

Palm SundayApril 1, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.Sunday Morning services of celebration as we prepare our hearts and minds for Holy Week

Maundy Thursday April 5, 7:00 p.m.A service of remembrance and reflection with Choir Cantata and Communion in the Sanctuary

Good FridayApril 6, 7:00 p.m.A service of darkness held at St. Lukes United Methodist Church.

Easter Egg HuntApril 7, 11:00 a.m.Toddlers and children through 4th grade are invted to hunt for easter eggs. (see more on page 5)

Easter SundayApril 8, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.Special services of Celebration in the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall.

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www.welcometowilliams.org

Inside this Issue:2 Welcome to Williams

3 Pure Religion

4 VacationBibleSchool

5 Easter Egg Hunt

6 YouthMinistry

7 WilliamsSchool

8-9 Angel Quilts

10-11 3FriendliestMonths

12 College and Young Adults

13 WiliamsStaff

14 AdultMinistries

15 UMWPlantSale

16 Hoarding

17 MeaningofLent

18 Giving Revolution

19 WilliamsStaff

20 Pastor’s Class

Submitting an Article

WearealwayslookingforgreatstoriesabouthowGodismovinginandthroughthelivesofourpeopleandministries.Ifyouhavesuchastoryweaskthatyousendittous.

Emailyourarticleofaround400-600 words to [email protected].

Ifyouhaveoneormorehighqualityphotos,pleasesendthem.Includeyourcontactinformationsowecangetintouchwithyouifwehavequestionsorneedmoreinformation.

ArticlesmustbesubmittedthefirstFridayofthepreviousmonth.SofortheMarchInsight,thedeadlineisFebruary3,2012.

Submissionsmaybeeditedforspaceorusedinotherlocationssuchaswebsiteore-news.

InJanuaryourstaffattendedLargeChurchInitiative2012atFirstUnitedMethodistChurchinRichardson,Tx.OneofthegreatmomentsformewasgettingintroducedtoMikeSlaughterandhavinghimsignacopyofhisbookChangetheWorld:RecoveringtheMessageandMissionofJesus.

HeandIbrieflydiscussedhowmuchhisbookmeanttomeandtomychurch,howbigafanIwasofhis,andthenwediscussedourcommunitymeals.Wow!SocoolthatheandIhadsomethingincommon!

Wouldn’titbesomethingifsomedayWilliamsMemorialwasthechurchthatwasbeingmodeledbytheUnitedMethodistChurch.It’snotthatfarfetchedofanidea.Ibelievethatwearealreadyontheway.Didyouknowthat

weareregularlyfeedingapproximately75to100peopleonMondaynights?WhilewewereawayatLCI2012,Igotanemailthatsaidwehadabout55familiesshopinourfoodpantry.Iwastoldthatwefedapproximately150people.

Whatablessing!MyprayerformeandthiscongregationisthatwewillcontinuetoprayforGodtoshowustheneedsinourcommunity,andthatwewouldbefaithfulintryingourbesttomeetthoseneeds.JoinusaswecontinuetoloveGod,andloveourneighborthroughthesharingofacommonmealat“CommunityCafe.”Godbless!

InChristianlove;

TommyEarlBurton

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” - James 1:27 (NRSV)

Pure Religion

Community Cafe is a community meal served to all on Monday nights at 5:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Meals are provided by Williams cooking teams. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. To find out more, or to volunteer to help, visit our website, www.welcometowilliams.com/community-cafe, facebook.com/communitycafetxk or call our church office 903-832-8362



We’re Going Overboard with VBS!

Alive @ Five ScheduleandMenu

March 4th – Meal:Tacos

3rdand4thgradersbowling JYFinTheZone

March 11th- No Activities (Spring Break)

March 18th – No Activities

March 25th – Meal: Chicken

1st and 2nd Grade in The Zone

Vacation Bible School is Going Overboard!

WilliamsMemorialUnitedMethodistChurchinvitesallchildrentogetreadytodiveintofunatOperation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep With God VacationBibleSchool.

VBSdirectorsMarthaDunbarandStephanieReadinviteyoutoexploreandexperienceGod’sunderwateruniverseatVBS!ThefunbeginswithworshipSundayJuly22ndat10:30a.m.andcontinuesMondaythroughThursdayfrom9:00a.m.till12:00p.m.

TheadventuresincluderegularDeepSeaVoyagesintoBiblefunandcreativecrafts,hands-onmissionwork,waterscience,andgreatmusic.

EarlyregistrationdatesforVacationBibleSchoolwillbeSundaymorningMay20thandJune10thintheWelcomeCenter.

VacationBibleSchoolisasuccesseveryyearbecauseofourcountlessdedicatedvolunteers.IfyouwouldliketovolunteertohelpwithVacationBibleSchoolinanycapacitypleaseletusknow.

TobeapartofalltheexcitementatOperation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep With God,callSueCampat903.832.8663orvisitthechurch’sVacationBibleSchoolwebsiteatwww.welcometowilliams/overboard

July 22-26 2012

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July 22-26 2012

Easter Egg HuntWilliams Memorial United Methodist ChurchSaturday April 7th10:30 a.m. - Door Prize Sign Up11:30 a.m. Easter Egg HuntToddlers thru 4th GradeSeparate hunting areas will be designated for Toddlers, Preschool and ElementaryDon’t forget your egg basket.

Williams Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 4000 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Tx, 75503.

For more information visit www.welcometowilliams.org or call 903-832-8663



Wise Choices

Ephesians 5:15-17 “Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

AmImaking“WiseChoices?”AmIwalkingwiselyinaworldthatisfulloffools?CanIhangoutordatesomeonewhoisn’taChristian?DoesitreallymatterwhatIdoorhowIactwhileI’moutonadate?IsthereanythingwrongwiththekindofpartiesIwanttogoto?Isunderagedrinkingreallyallthatbad?WhocareswhatkindofmoviesIwatch?

Thismonthwearegoingtobestudyingmaking“WiseChoices”whenitcomestodecisionmakinginyourlives.Alrightyouth,let’sbehonest.Youhavealreadydiscussedthequestionsabovewithyourfriendshaven’tyou?Whetheryoumayrealizeitornot,youandIarejustoneunwisedecisionawayfromchangingourlivesfortheworst.Andwhetheryoumayrealizeitornot,Godhasaplanforyourlife.

ThismonthwewillhelpyoulookatwhatitisthatGodiscallingyou

todoforHisKingdom.Iguessitwouldbemoreaccuratetosaythatwewillallbestudyingthe“WiseChoices”thatGodiscallingallofustomakeinourlives.JoinusforyouthonSundaynightsaswelearnmoreaboutwalkingwiselyinaworldthatisfulloffoolsthroughthemakingof“WiseChoices.Willyoujoinus?Myprayeristhatyouwillmakethe“WiseChoice!”

InChristianlove;

TommyEarlBurton

Youth Ministry

FindOutMore...Visittheyouthwebsiteatwelcometowilliams.com/youthorscanthecodetotherightwithasmartphoneQRCodereader

Weekly Events

Sunday 9:15a.m.SundaySchool 5:00p.m.-YouthGroup

Wednesday 5:00p.m.-Sr.Highstudy 7:00p.m.-Sr.Highmeet atSubway

Special Events

March3 MissionoftheMonth WheelchairRampBuild

March11 NoYouth-SpringBreak

March14- NoSrHighBibleStudy

March21 4:00p.m.Prepareand serveRandy Sam’s

March25 5:00p.m.YouthMeetat HolidayBowl

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Williams School

OUR 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL

Aswecelebratedour100thdayofschoolonJanuary31st,IcouldnothelpbutreflectbackonthemanythingsthathappenedatWilliamsSchoolduringthose100days.Inadditiontohavingourchildrenexposedtostrongacademics,wealsoprovidedawell-roundedcurriculumbyhavingSpecialActivityDays.

DevonRogers,ourwonderfulProgramDirector,plansthesedaystonotonlybefun,butsheintegratessomeoftheactivitieswithouracademicprogram.InSeptember,wekickedoffourspecialdayswithWesternDay.Our“cowpokes”hadsomuchfunbydressingupintheirwesterngearastheyheadedtothe“ranch”.

Octoberwasanexcitingmonth.ThechildrennotonlyvisitedourPumpkinPatchbutalsodressedintheirHalloweencostumesandwenttrickortreating.Oneofourwonderfulvolunteers,RoseLynnRussell,arrangedforspecialpeopletogiveoutcandyandtreatstothechildrenastheyparadedthehall.Itwasafundaywithplentyoftreatingandnotricking.

OurfamousThanksgivingFeastwasenjoyedbyall.Thechildren’sguestsarealwaysamazedatthetabledecorationsandplacematsthataremadebyourchildren.Ourfour-yearolds,ledbyAmyKirk,sang

Thanksgivingsongsandledalltheotherchildreninourspecialprayerthatwesaybeforeweeat.Itissuchablessingtoseethefunthatourchildrenandtheirguestshaveonthisday.

WehadaspecialvisitorcomeduringChristmas.SantavisitedwithourMother’sDayOutchildrenandalsothe2’s,3’sand4’s.WhatadelightitwastowatchourchildrenwithSanta!

Eventhoughitwas70degreesoutside,ourWinterFunDayprovidedthechildrenwithwinterfun.Theydressedupassnowmen,learnedwhichanimalshibernate,andhadasnowballfightwithcottonballs.Thesearejustafewoftheactivitiesthattheydid.Itcertainlymadeusallwishforsomecoldertemperaturesoutsidesothatwecouldenjoysomereal snow.

OurnextactivitydaywillbetheScienceFairwhichwillbeMarch20th.Alltheclassesdoexperimentsandsharethosewiththeotherclasses.Itisbotheducationalandfun.

IhopebyreadingthisarticleyougetanideaofallthefunthingsgoingonatWilliamsSchool.AhugethankyoutoDevonRogers,ourstaff,andvolunteersformakingthisallhappen.WilliamsSchoolisawonderfulplacetobe.

PaulaHawkins,Director

Registration Schedule for Summer 2012 &

Fall 2012:Williams School registration is just around the corner. Check the dates

below to see when you can sign up your child for Williams School.

March 5th Current Students, Church Members, Parish Members

March 6th Siblings of Current

Students

March 7th Open Registration

For further information forms and questions visit us online at:

facebook.com/williamspreschool welcometowilliams.net/williams-school

or call 903-838-9517



Angel Quilts

AnunbelievablemilestonehasbeenreachedasAngelQuiltsfinishesitstwelfthyearsincegettingstartedin2000.Thethreesisterchurches,WilliamsMemorialMethodist,FirstBaptistMooresLane,andFirstPresbyterianChurch,AR,havetogethermadeanddistributedover1000quilts.ItishardtobelievethatinthesetwelveyearsthatthismanycancerpatientsintheTexarkanaareaandbeyondhavereceivedwarmth,comfort,andtheloveofJesusChristthroughthisministry.

Angel Quilts started in 2000 in a denofthefounder’shomewithfivecommittedseamstresseswhowantedtomakeadifferenceinthelivesofcancerpatients.Onlytwooftheladiesactuallyknewhowtoquiltbut

thatdidnotstopthem.Aftertakinglessonstogether,theystartedAngelQuiltsandweresoexcitedwhenthefirstquiltwasdistributedatFirstPresbyterianChurch,Texarkana,AR.

Fromthefiveoriginalquilters,AngelQuiltshasnowincreasedtoalmostfiftymembersbetweenthethreechurches.Itishardtoputanexactnumbertotheministryastherearesomanypeoplewhodonotcometothequiltingtimebutdomanythingstohelpathome.

Manyprayersgowiththesequiltsastheyaregiventothecancerpatient.Thequiltersareaskedtoprayoverwhateverpartofthequilttheyareworkingonevenifitisjustironing.

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Whenthecancerpatientreceivestheirquilt,theirnameisplacedonaprayerlistandtheyareprayedfor.Aboutsixtoeightweekslater,hopefully,whentheirtreatmentsareover,acardofencouragementissenttothemfromaCardMinistryatFirstPresbyterianChurch.Thismakesthequiltdifferentfromaquiltthatmightcomefromastore.

TheloveofJesusChristisshowntothemandmanytimeswithoutanywordsspoken.Manycardsoftestimonyofthewonderfuleffectsofthesequiltshavebeenreceivedandareinscrapbooks.

Donationsarealwayswelcomeandgodirectlytomakingthequiltsforthecancerpatient.Materialsdonatedneedtobe100%cotton.Morequiltersarealwaysneededaswehavemorethan100requestseveryyear.QuiltsareevendistributedatRelayforLifeinMayandRacefortheCureinOctober.Nomatterwhatageyouareorwhatcapabilitiesyouhavethereisaplaceforyou.Notonlywillyoubeputtowork,butalsowillmakelastingfriendswithotherswhoaretryingtomakeadifferenceinotherslives.

Williams’ Angel Quilters meets Tuesdays,6:30p.m.to9:30p.m.FormoreinformationcontactRuthVossat 903-490-7293.

Thank You NotesDear Angel Quilters, I am writing ot you to thank you for the beautiful Angel Quilt that

arrived today. The scripture and the quilt will both be a source of comfort and strength duing my chemotherapy.Your kindness is sincerely appreciated and I will think of my friends

at WMUMC each time I use the quilt.

Dear Angel Quilters,I can’t begin to thank you enough for the lovely Angel Quilt that you

all made me and sent me. I love it!The prayers and notes that I, and my parents have received from

your church are amazing. They have provided us with so much comfort.

Dear Angel Quilters,Thank you for the beautiful Angel Quilt. I know that all the warm

wishes, comforting thoughts and prayers that are sandwiched between its layers and tied up in its stitches will always provide a special blessing for me and help me through this.



Welcome to Williams“WelcometoWilliams”…thisisasloganweseearoundthechurchalot,butdoeseveryonewhocomesthroughourdoorsfeelwelcome?

Wewanttomakesurethateachpersonwhovisitsorattendsourchurchdoesfeelasenseofinclusionandhospitality.That’swhyMarch,AprilandMaywillbedeemed“TheFriendliestMonthsintheHistoryofWilliams!”

ToaccomplishthiswearesuggestingseveralwaysthatyoucanhelptomakeWilliamsthemostwelcomingplacesomeonecouldcometo.

1. Invite- Mostpeopledonotvisitachurchbecausetheysawanadontelevision,printoreventheinternet.Mostpeoplewillvisitbecausetheywereinvited.Wewantyoutoinviteyourfriends,familyandcoworkerstoWilliams.AskthemtoattendoneofourSundayworshipservices,Sundayschoolclassesoroneofourspecialevents,liketheEasterEggHunt.

2. Greet -Wheredoesaguestgettheirfirstimpressionofourchurch?Beforetheyhearasermon,orlistentothemusic,theymeetourgreeters.WewouldliketohavegreeterspostedthroughouttheEducationCenterandinallofourworshipservicestohelpwelcomepeople,givedirections,andansweranyquestionstheymayhave.

3. Welcome -Eachworshipservicehasadesignatedtimeto“WelcomeyourNeighbor”butwhywait?Lookaroundyou.Taketimetogreetothersbothbeforeandaftertheserviceaswell.

4. Follow Up - OnemoreimportantthingwecandoistofollowupwiththosewhovisitedWilliamsinatimelymanner.TheTNTSundayschoolclasshasvolunteeredtocalleachofourguestsonSundayevening.Ifyouliketalkingtopeople,youareareinvitedtocomejointhefun.

Wewanteachofourmembersandregularattendeestobeapartofthiscampaign.WewantyoutospreadtheloveandfriendshipthatyouhavefeltinyourtimeatWilliamstothosewhoenterourdoors.WewantyoutomakeMarch,AprilandMaytrulythefriendliestmonthsinthehistoryofWilliams!

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorsuggestionsorifyouwouldliketobeapartofthisfunandspecialtime,pleasecontactAmyKirk,DanEdmondsorBryanBarry.

The Three Friendliest MonthsIn the history of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church

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Radical HospitalityHereareafewwaysthatyoucanshowourguestsRadicalHospitalityonSundayMorningsinourworshipservices.

1. Fill in blank seats- Itismucheasierforaguesttofindaseatononeendoftheroworanother,ratherthanclimboveryouforaseat.Sittogetherwiththosearoundyouandleavetheemptyseatsattheendforourguests.

2. Switch Sides- TypicallythefirstplacetofillupinWesleyHallandourSanctuaryistheseatsclosesttothedoors.Thismakessensebecauseitisthefirstsetofseatsyoucometo.Considerswitchingsides,andsitonthefrontofthewindowside.Thiswillleavethebackanddoorsideopenforguestsarrivinglate,lookingforseats.

3. Park Away- Therearenodesignatedguestparkingspacesinthebackparkinglot.Ifyouareable,andcanwalkalittlefurther,considernottakingtheclosestparkingspace.Thiswillleavethosespacesforourguests,andthosewhomayhavemoredifficultygettingaround.

Additionalparkingwithshuttleserviceisavailablebyourbaseballfieldbehindthechurch.Golfcartswillberunningasshuttlestotakeyoutoandfromourbuildings.

4. Welcome to Williams- Again,donotbeafraidtowelcomesomeonetoourchurch.Itdoesnotmatteriftheyareamember,avisitororifyouarenotsure.Shakeahand,smileandsimplysay,“WelcometoWilliams,I’mgladyouarehere!”

ThesearesomewaysyoucanshowRadicalHospitality,therearemanymore.Joinusthismonthaswemakethesethreemonths..

THE FRIENDLIEST MONTHS IN THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMS MEMORIAL

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Three Friendliest MonthsIn the history of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church



College and Young Adults

Upcoming Events Thursday, March 1st

The Mix - 8p.m. - A&M Bringle Lake - Eagle Hall

Monday March 5th Bible Study - Room 132 -

6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6 Young Professionals at Holiday

Bowl - 7:00 p.m

Wednesday March 7th Unplugged Worship in the

Courtyard - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8th The Mix - 8p.m. - A&M Bringle

Lake - Eagle Hall


6:30 p.m.

Monday March 12th Serve Community Café

3:30-7:00 p.m.


6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 22nd The Mix - 8p.m. - A&M Bringle

Lake - Eagle Hall


6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 29th - The Mix - 8p.m. - A&M Bringle

Lake - Eagle Hall

Monday March 29th - Bible Study - Room 132 -

6:30 p.m.

New Young Professionals Group

WilliamsCollegeandYoungAdultshasanewministry!TheYoungProfessionalsGroupisaconnectingpointforpost-collegeprofessionalslookingforanopportunitytoconnectwithother“YP’s”whowanttobuildnewfriendshipsandgrowintheirrelationshipwithChrist.

Who?

You’reatorneartheendofcollege

You’reoutofcollegepursuingacareer

You’re not married

You’reyoungmarried

YouwanttogrowasadiscipleofJesusChristandconnectwithotheryoungpeoplewhowantthesame.

What? -

Ourmissionistoprovideagroupwhereyoungprofessionalscangatherandgrowtogetherspiritually,fellowship,anddevelopdeeperrelationships.

Wedodifferentactivities,anythingfrombowlingtohavingabarbecueatsomeone’shouse.Wewillhaveastudy/discussionaroundtheBibleoratopicdesignedtochallenge,strengthen,andhelpyougrow.Wewrapupby8:30or9:00soyouwillhavetherestofthenightfree!

When? -

7:00pmonthefirst,third,andfifthTuesdayofeachmonth

Where? -

Avarietyofplaces!

OurfirsteventwillbeTuesday,March6atHolidayBowl!Wewillmeetat7:00p.m.,playafewgames,anddiscusstheupcomingBiblestudy.

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Bahamas Mission Trip

NextAugustwewillbeheadingtotheBahamianislandofEleutheratodohomerepairsforislanderswhosehomeshavebeendamagedbyHurricaneIreneandothernaturaldisastersandhardships.WearealsoplanningacoupleofdaysattheendofthetriptospendsometimeonthecapitalislandofNassau.

WewillbegonefromAugust5-13,2012.

Thecostis$600perpersonatBMHplusairfareandtheadditionalcostofourtimeinNassau.Airfarewillbearound$500-$600perperson.YouwillalsoneedaPassportforthistrip!WewillbebuyingplaneticketsinMay.

FormoreinformationcontactStaceyPoolatstacey.pool84@yahoo.comor903-809-3344

Community Café

WilliamsCollegeandYoungProfessionalswillbecooking,serving,andcleaningupforCommunityCaféonMonday,March12th.WewillbeworkingintheWesleyHallkitchenstartingat3:30p.m.andwillbedonewitheverythingby7:30p.m.Comewhenyoucan!

Pastoral Staff

Danny Wayman- Senior Pastor [email protected] - 903.701-2946 (Cell)

Tommy Earl Burton- Associate Pastor to Families with [email protected] - 903-701-7407 (Cell)

Sherri Waters - Music and Fine Arts [email protected] - 903-278-0499 (Cell)

Dale Vickers- Associate Pastor [email protected] - 903-244-6213

Fred Smith- Associate Pastor903-908-0891 (cell)

Ministry Staff

Vickie Al-Dubais- Church Organist [email protected] - 903-276-7207 (cell)

Sue Camp-Children and Adult Ministries [email protected] - 903-277-6504 (cell)

Jolena Hays-Business Administrator [email protected] - 903-293-8726 (cell)

Paula Hawkins- Williams [email protected]

Jacci Johnson- Director of Housekeeping903-832-8663

Amy Kirk- Children’s Music and Evangelism [email protected] - 903-276-8576 (cell)

Chris Loveall- Xperience Worship903-832-8663

Russell Martin- Xperience Worship and Communications [email protected] - 903-701-7181 (cell)

Kaitlin McMichael- College and Young Adults Ministry,[email protected] - 903-276-7857 (cell)

Brenda Reed- Nursery Coordinator and Bookstore [email protected] - 903-748-0386

Bryant Simpson- Maintenance Assistant903-832-8663

Jimmy Sparks - Xperience Worship903-832-8663

Mindy Zwirn - Admin. Assistant [email protected] - 310-871-8678 (cell)

Williams Staff Listing



Adult Ministries

The Williams Travelers Cruise Out in October

WilliamsTravelersareplanningtheirnexttrip,anOctobercruisetoNewEnglandandCanada!Wehavehadourinitialinformationmeeting,butitisnottoolatetojoinintheadventure.

TheWilliamsTravelerswillbeinBostonforonenight,andthenwillheadoutonOctober14fora9day,8nightcruisewithRoyalCaribbeanCruiseLines.TheJeweloftheSeascruiseshipwilltaketheWilliamsTravelersaroundtheportsofNewEnglandandCanada,includingstopsinBoston,BarHarborandPortland,SaintJohninNewBrunswickandHalifaxinNovaScotiabeforereturningtoBostononOctober21st.

Aninitialdepositof$350perpersondoubleoccupancyor$700perpersonsingleoccupancyisrequiredtosecurereservationsandassigncabins.ThefinalbalanceofallcostsisdueJune30,2012.Thosewhobookearlygetthebestcabinlocationsandtheirpreferreddiningtimes.

ForinformationonhowyoucanjointheTravelersonthisexcursion,[email protected],orbycalling(903)832-8663,xt.17.

Williams Book Club

“March”TheWilliamsBookclubwillmeetthismonthtodiscussthebook“March”byGeraldineBrooks.“March”borrowsthefatherfromLouisaMayAlcott’sbelovedclassic“LittleWomen”andfollowshispathawayfromhisfamilyandintowar.GeraldineBrookshasanimatedthecharacteroftheabsentfather,March,andcraftedastory“filledwiththeacheofloveandmarriageandwiththepowerofwaruponthemindandheartofoneunforgettableman”Pickupacopyofthis“lushlywritten,whollyoriginaltale”andthenjointheWilliamsBookClubforalivelydiscussiononMonday,March12that12:00p.m.room103.Ifyou’relookingforagreatgroupofreaderstoshareyourthoughtswith,joinusonthesecondMondayofeverymonth.InApril,theBookClubwillread“LoveisaWildAssault”byElitheHamiltonKirkland.TheWilliamsBookClubhaschosenwonderfulbookstodiscussallthewaythroughSpring.KeepaneyeontheInsighttofindoutwhatbookwe’rereadingnext.

W2LEO

WidowsandWidowers,Let’sEatOutwenttoZapata’sforaValentinesDaymealandenjoyedanotheroutingtoTheItalianCafé

towardstheendofFebruary.OnthesecondandfourthTuesdayofeverymonth,thesewidowsandwidowers(andmarriedcouplesaswell)goouttoenjoydinneratlocalrestaurants.Theylovehavingfoodandfellowshiptogether,andtheywouldlovetohaveyoujointhem!Ifyouwouldliketofindoutwherethey’reheadedouttoeatthismonth,callLarryWalkerat903-832-5129andgetyournameaddedtothemailinglist.

eXtra Years of Zest

EverysecondandfourthThursdayat9:30a.m.,“XYZ”shareslunch,joyandfellowshipwitheachotherintheYouthCenter.CallBillyRobertsat903-838-7639tojoinagroupoffun-lovingseniorsinamorningofgamesandfellowship.

United Methodist Women’s Groups

WilliamsMemorialhasaveryactiveUnitedMethodistWomen’sgroup.Comeandjoinusforourmonthlygeneralmeetingandluncheon,at10:00a.m.onthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth,andmeetsomeofthesewonderfulwomen. You can also get involved inoneofthesmallerUMWgroupsthatmeetsatothertimesduringthemonth.

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UMW Plant SaleApril 14th

9 a.m. till 3 p.m.Williams Memorial UMC Front Parking LotTheannualspringPlantSalesponsoredbytheBettyKellyFriendshipCirclewillbeheldfrom9:00a.m.till3:00p.m.onApril14thinourchurchfrontparkinglot.Thisyeartherewillbesomenewvarietiesalongwithsomeofyourfavoriteplantsfromlastyear.Wewillhavebaskets,pots,hangingplantsandbeautifulannualssoldinflats.

ProfitsfromthesalewillbedonatedtolocalandworldwidemissionslikelocalDomesticViolencePreventionCenter,WilliamsMemorialYouthMinistries,SocietyofSt.Stephen,andUnitedMethodistCommitteeonRelief.

Theplantsaleisagreatchancetogetsomebeautifulplantsforyourhome,andtohelpothersatthesametime.



March Sermon SeriesRevolution

3.4.12

“Faith in God’s Promises”

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Psalm 22:23-31

Romans 4:13-25

Mark 8:31-38

3.11.12

“Changing the Status Quo”

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

John 2:13-22

3.18.12

“Cures for Complaining”

Numbers 21:4-9

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

Ephesians 2:1-10

John 3:14-21

3.25.12

“Drawing All People to Jesus”

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 51:1-12

Hebrews 5:5-10

John 12:20-33

Hoarding

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21 NRSV)

AntiqueRomancoinsfascinateme.ThepictureisofthesmallhoardIhavecollected.Theirvaluetomeisnottheircashvalue,butareminderthatmoneyisnotourtruepossession.Thosecoins,datingfromthebirthofChristtothe4thcentury,werepossessedbymanydifferentpeople.Theywerepreservedanddamagedbecausesomeoneburiedthemintheground.Theyarenotworthanythingexcepttoacollectorandthentheyarenotworthmuchbecausetheyarenotrare.ManypeopleburiedtheirhoardofcashandtheyarestillbeingdugupalloverwesternEurope.

Jesusremindsustostoreuptruetreasures.Stuffthatdoesnotgodowninvalue.Donotsetyourhopeonvanities.TrustGod.Workforthetreasuresofheavenandlove.LettherEVOLutionchangeyouintothedisciplewhoseheartissetonthingsthathavetruevalue.

Seeyouinworship,seeyouincommunity.

DannyWayman

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Music and Fine Arts News

IfyouhavenotpickeduponeoftheLentenDevotionalbooksyet,therearecopiesinthechurchoffice,andtheentrancesofourworshipspaces.

Asachurchweareprayingandstudyingtogetherfromthisbookwrittenbyourmembers.Why?Sothatweareonechurchunifiedbyprayer,withseveralservicesandsmallgroups,butfortheseasonofLent,wechoosetopraytogether.

Enjoylearningaboutsomeofourmemberswhowritethesedevotionals,andIknowthatwewillseeanoutpouringoftheloveofGodinourchurchandourcommunity.

OurMaundyThursdayserviceisat7:00p.m.intheSanctuarywiththeChancelChoir,sermonandCommunion.Thiswillbeaservicecelebratingthegreatcommandment:“Loveoneanother,asIhavelovedyou.”

FortheseasonofLentwehavestartedauniqueprayergroup.WemeetintheYouthCenterMondayandWednesdayat8:00a.m.andTuesdayandThursdayatNoon.Wewillhaveabriefjointprayer,thenwewillwalkourchurchgroundsingroupsoralonefor30minutes.Itisbothexerciseandprayer.Wewillhaveameaningfultimeprayingtogether.

PleasejoinusforEasterSundaymorning.TheChancelChoirwillsingforbothsanctuaryservicesat8:15and10:30.TheXperienceserviceisinWesleyHallat10:30.ItisglorioustocelebratetheresurrectionofourLordandSavior,JesusChrist.

Joel 2:12-13(NRSV); “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourn-ing; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing.”

LentbeganonAshWednesdayFebruary22nd,andwillcontinueforfortydays,notcountingSundays,andendsonHolySaturday.It’satimewherewebeginthejourney,throughthescriptures,withChrist’stemptationbySatanonthefirstSundayofLentallthewaytothecrossonGoodFriday.It’satimeforpenanceforChristians.

HowdoweshowthatwearetrulysadaboutthesinsthatwehaveallowedtocomebetweenGodandourselves?ItstartedonAshWednesdaywhenthesignofthecrosswasmadewithashesonourforeheads,andthewords“Repent,andbelievethegospel.”orsimilarwordswerespokenoverus.Theashesareasignofourmortalityandsin,andthatAshWednesdayservicewasapowerfulwaytoexperiencethecalltorepentanceandreconciliation.

Theashesonourforeheads,andthesadexpressionsonourfacesareagreatwaytoshowthatweareindeedmournfulofoursinsandthatweareturningbacktoGod,butGodwantsmore.Godwantsustoliveoutthatresponseinourdailylives.Ashesonourforeheadsmeannothingifthereishatredinourhearts.Itmeansnothingifuglywordsarecomingoutofourmouths.Itmeansnothingifwearelivingselfish,self-centeredlives.

WhatwillbeourresponsetoLent?Myprayeristhatwewouldallliveourlivesinsuchamannerthatbythewordsofourmouths,themeditationofourhearts,andtheactionsofourhandsandfeetwouldrevealthatwehavetrulyrepentedofoursinsandturnedbacktoGod.“Hehastoldyou,Omortal,whatisgood;andwhatdoestheLordrequireofyoubuttodojustice,andtolovekindness,andtowalkhumblywithyourGod?”Micah6:8(NRSV)

InChristianlove;

TommyEarlBurton

The Meaning of Lent



Extravagant Generosity becomes aLove rEVOLution

“The revolution is in our hearts”

OurgenerosityintheCommunityofFaithcalledWilliamsempowersourministrytotransformTexarkanaandtheworldintoaplacefordisciples.

Aswelove,giveofourselves,andourfinances,webecometransformed.Youhavehearditsaid,“Sometimeswedonotknowwhatwebelieveuntilwehavespokenit.”Thetruthiscloserto,“Wedonotknowwhatwebelieveuntilwehaveactedonit.”

ThiscomingyearthefinancecommitteehascommittedustoworkonareducedbudgetinordertoRe-focusandRe-setourministries.Thisreducedbudgetispresentedinthegraphicbelow.Whileyourgenerosityhasalwayscreatedmoreministriesthanthatbudgetallowswearetrimmingbacktoencourageeachoneofustogivemore.

2012 Budget

ConnectionalMinistries$237,389

LocalChurchMinistries$107,712

FacilitiesandOperations$268,036

LocalChurchStaff$605,000

Total$1,218,127

CapitalDebtpayoffof$820,000inMarch2012

Total requested budget $2,038,127

TodothatwearealsoaskingyoutoconsiderparticipatinginthepayingoffoftheChurchcapitaldebt.Wehaveabeautifulbuildingandcampusthathasadebtofonly$820,000.Ifwepaidoffthisdebtitwouldfreeupabout$150,000everyyeartoinvestinourministryatWilliams.Italsowouldallowyoutonotspendabout$125,000overthenextsevenyearsininterestpayments.Significantministrycanbeaccomplishedwiththattypeofresources.Itwouldallowustomorethandoubleourlocalchurchministriesbudget.

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Pleaseconsiderinvestinginyourcommunityoffaithinthismanner.Toreachthisgoalthecongregationwill need to commit just over $2,000,000thisyeartoWilliams.Thisnumberissignificantlyhigherthananybudgetwehaveeverpassed.Inyearspastthecongregationhassteppeduptotheplateingiving,ourbuildingsandgroundsareawitnesstothatgenerosity.Eachoneofuswillneedtogivemoreinthiscomingyearifthisgoalistobereached.Willyoudoyourpart?

EstimateofGivingcardsareavailableinthisnewsletterandattheWelcomeCenteratWilliams.AsyougivegenerouslyitwillmakeadifferenceintheministriesWilliamsdoesformanyyearstocome.Godbless!

“Our generosity in the Community of Faith called Williams empowers our ministry to transform Texarkana and the world into a place for disciples.”

2012 Extravagant Generosity is a Love rEVOLution Throughout Christian history Disciples of Jesus Christ have given 10% of their income to support the ministries of their Faith Communities. This allows each person, rich or poor, to share fairly in ministry.

In response to God’s love and as an expression of generosity, I estimate my 2012 giving to the ministries of the Williams Faith Community:

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