First LookA Weekly Publication of First United Methodist Church • Lufkin, Texas
August 4, 2015
Church Office: (936) 639-3141 • 8:00am – 4:30pm • Monday-Friday • www.lufkinfirst.com
Confirmation PartyAugust 9, 2015 from 4-6pm
At Jim & Cindy tierney’s, 310 southern trACe dr .
Lufkin’s FUMC Youth invite you to be a part ofConfirmation Sunday, August 16th
In both Traditional and Contemporary Services
GrOw….. to grow the church spiritually and numerically
Worship NumbersSunday, August 2, 2015
Worship: 410 Sunday School: 206
Welcome New MembersWe welcome into the membership of Lufkin’s First United
Methodist Church, Nancy Wells and her son, Brandon Wells. They joined Sunday, July 26, 2015.
Cards of Welcome may be sent to:12924 S US Highway 69Huntington, TX 75949
On Friday, August 14th, we will host the LMS Teacher appreciaTion breakfaST. We are in need of people to help decorate the day before or help serve on that day. Please contact Claudine Kindred at 936-639-3461 or [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer.
August 16, 2015 • 3 pm-5 pmChristian Life Center-Gym
K-5th grade
Skates will be Provided
No outside skates please.
Parents come & watch your child skate & enjoy Ice Cream Sundaes with them!!
For more information contact, Carolee Brink at 936.631.3233.
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TURNTURN meeting—Wednesday, August 19th at
6:00 in Fellowship Hall. Anyone interested
in volunteering or learning more about
TURN (Teaching, Understanding, Reaching
Neighbors) is welcome. We will have
committee members there to highlight
current areas of service and answer
questions, sign-up sheets, and required LISD
forms. For more information, contact Elisa
Harris at 936.240.5627 or 936.632.1499.
ChurCh CounCilAugust 18, 2015
5:30pmmusslewhite ClAssroom
Adult building
Thank you to everyone who helped on Saturday, August 1, 2015 with our 5th Annual Back to School Bonanza. 2,420
backpacks were given to children in our community.
know….. Teach the church the word of God.knOw….. Teach the church the Word of God.
SAVE THE DATE
Cook and Serve
Saturdays!Please contact one of the following people
for more information.
2nd Saturday – Location, Herty PrimaryOrganizers, Cindy and Jim Tierney [email protected]
3rd Saturday – Location, 807 South Second Street Organizers, Dustee and Brian Knapp [email protected]
4th Saturday – Location, 807 South Second Street Organizers, Joy and Steve Killam [email protected]
Last Saturday – Location, 807 South Second Street Organizers, Laura and Brent Brookshire [email protected]
As we move through Year 4 of Cook and Serve, we praise God and give thanks to Him for all of you and for the gift of serving alongside you! We want to once again say a very special thank you to God for the gift of Debbie and Mark Lognion who have been an integral part of Cook and Serve since day 1. What a gift we have all been blessed by, with the devotion and servant hearts of Mark and Debbie... We thank you for your loving service and we want you to know we all love you and your dear family so very much and you all remain in our prayers. We also want to thank all of you who have stepped in to organize the 1st Saturday Cook and Serve for April, May, June, and July! As of August 1st – the 1st Saturday Cook and Serve will be going to “Open” status until our new 1st Saturday organizers step in. We hope you will prayerfully consider committing to organizing the 1st Saturday Cook and Serve each month. Thank you LORD for your everlasting love and your unfailing kindness. For more information about Cook and Serve, including how to volunteer, go to lufkinfirst.com or contact Brent and Laura Brookshire at [email protected].
Emmaus WalkMen's Walk – Oct. 22nd-25th
Women’s Walk – Oct. 29th-Nov. 1st
For more information, contact Debbie Anderson
Children's direCtorLUFKIN First United Methodist Church is looking for an
experienced Director of Children's Ministry. The candidate would
have a passion and commitment for sharing God's Word with
children. This ministry will be working within the Lufkin community
with children and parents. The candidate should be someone
who is called to children's ministry and be willing to pursue
a certification in Christian Education. To apply, please send a
current resume and cover letter to [email protected]
"Do you know someone that needs Job Training?"
The Mosaic Center's 11-week Job & Life Skills Core Program
begins August 31st
Currently taking applications for Class 21Call now to schedule an interview
(936) 639-5068
Thank you for your support of this ministry.Susan Newcomer
Sunday School Teachers 7th-12th grade will be starting a new
series this Fall. We will be studying the
books of the Bible from Genesis to
Revelations in just two years time, but
need your help to do so. I am seeking
FUMC members interested in going
deeper into discipleship by building
relationships and studying with our
youth during the Sunday School hour.
Please contact Lauren Stacy
with any questions or to gain more
information. (936) 631-3246 or lstacy@
lufkinfirst.com.
Every Person in Ministry
Every Person In Ministry booklets are now available in the church office. Sign up sheets are available
online at www.lufkinfirst.com.
First United Methodist Church805 E. Denman AvenueLufkin, Texas 75901936-639-3141www.lufkinfirst.com
PROGRAM STAFFSenior PastorDr. Jerome [email protected]
Associate Pastor Rebecca [email protected]
Dir. of Worship ArtsDr. Ernest [email protected]
Dir. of Contemporary Worship & TechnologyLance [email protected]
Dir. of Women and Christian EducationCarolee [email protected]
Dir. of Christian RecreationClaudine [email protected]
Dir. of Student MinistriesLauren [email protected]
SUPPORT STAFFOrganistDavid [email protected]
Director of FacilitiesLarry [email protected]
Administrative CoordinatorMaria [email protected]
Administrative AssistantsValerie [email protected]
Maryann [email protected]
Dir. of My Growing PlaceDebbie [email protected] Asst. Dir. of My Growing PlaceJoanne [email protected]
Dir. of My Tree HouseMerri [email protected]
Maintenance Virgil Walker
CLC - Christian Life Center; FH - Fellowship Hall; YWC - Youth & Worship Center(Bolded items denote childcare available)
Thank you to the following for their contribution to the publishing of the First United Methodist First Look.Angelina Hardwood Sales Company, Bartlett, Baggett & Shands Insurance Agency, Fellowship Sunday School Class, Gipson Funeral Home, Moore Brothers Construction Company
shOw….. Train and equip the church to do the work of ministry in the world.
Church Calendar of Events Sunday, August 98:40am Traditional Service - Sanctuary9:50am Sunday School 11:00am Contemporary Service – YWC4:00pm Confirmation Party - 310 Southern Trace Drive
Monday August 107:30am My Growing Place Preschool - Nursery/Preschool Bldg. (M-F)9:00am Women’s Bible Study- YWC1:15pm Staff Meeting- CLC Classroom6:30pm Women’s Bible Study - Allen Parlor Tuesday, August 115:30am Men’s Early Morning Basketball - CLC (T-Th)9:00am Worship Planning Meeting – Church Office7:30pm Transitions Bible Study – Off Campus
Wednesday, August 126:45pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
Thursday, August 135:00pm Adult Literacy Program - Elementary Bldg.
Friday, August 148:00am LMS Teacher Appreciation Breakfast-FH
Saturday, August 159:30am Cook and Serve- 807 Second St.1:00pm Adult Literacy Program - First Spanish Church of Diboll
Sunday, August 168:40am Traditional Service - Sanctuary9:50am Sunday School 11:00am Contemporary Service – YWC3:00pm Sundae Skating-CLC
Stewardship UpdateSunday, August 2, 2015
Pledged Gifts $ 22,175.00 Non-Pledged Gifts $ 3,457.00 Church Plate $ 238.68 Total Sunday, Aug. 2 $ 25,870.68
Communion Offering to Benefit Lakeview $898.80
Annual Budget $1,740,069.81 Needed Weekly $33,462.88
Needed for 105@805 Project $38,250.71Received to Date -$4,750.00Still Needed $33,500.71
Budget Year To Date $1,124,713.76Received YTD $1,020,344.05
Expenses YTD $921,681.90Total Revenue/Expense YTD $98,662.15