Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people In This Issue The United Methodist Connection Making a Difference Faith and Futbol Bon Voyage Dinner and Concert Handbell Concert Rev. John Thornburg FREE Karate Camp Disciple Bible Study News Golf Camp Photos Children's Ministry S.A.L.T Update As we strive to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, we are building relationships with teachers, students, and families through tutoring and mentoring at Furneaux and Davis elementary Issue: #12 June 18, 2010 From Pastor Andy The United Methodist Connection Making a Difference The interconnected nature of the United Methodist Church is truly a distinctive feature of our denomination and when fully harnessed can make for modern day miracles. Every June, clergy and lay delegates from every congregation in the North Texas Conference gather to form the Annual Conference. At this annual meeting, we worship together, make plans for ministry together, and enjoy fellowship together. We connect in meaningful and powerful ways. For me, the most exciting news to come out of the Annual Conference meeting, held this year in Wichita Falls from June 6-8, was the United Methodist Church's commitment to eradicate malaria from the African continent. The campaign is called, "Imagine No Malaria." Every 30 seconds, an innocent child in Africa dies of malaria. Only one in five children in Africa live to see their fifth birthday in large part due to this devastating disease. Left untreated, malaria's flu-like symptoms lead to convulsions, organ failure and countless unnecessary deaths. But, malaria is preventable. The disease is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of a tiny mosquito. Through coordinated efforts in prevention, education and treatment, malaria was wiped out in the United States by 1950. The United Methodist Church has partnered with powerful allies such as the United Nations Foundation, the Gates Foundation and the NBA to wipe out malaria in Africa in our generation. Imagine...no malaria. This may seem like an insurmountable task, but I believe it is possible - because of the power of God but also because of the power of our connection. The United Methodist Church is growing rapidly in Africa. Our denomination provides a vast network of churches, hospitals and clinics on the ground to engage in this fight. Our denomination in the United States is still 11 million
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Holy Covenant UMC Newsletter
Seek with God's heart Grow in God's word Serve all God's people
In This Issue
The United Methodist Connection Making a Difference
Faith and Futbol
Bon Voyage Dinner and Concert
Handbell Concert
Rev. John Thornburg
FREE Karate Camp
Disciple Bible Study News
Golf Camp Photos
Children's Ministry
S.A.L.T Update
As we strive to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, we are building relationships with teachers, students, and families through tutoring and mentoring at Furneaux and Davis elementary
Issue: #12 June 18, 2010
From Pastor Andy
The United Methodist Connection Making a Difference The interconnected nature of the United Methodist Church is truly a distinctive feature of our denomination and when fully harnessed can make for modern day miracles.
Every June, clergy and lay delegates from every congregation in the North Texas Conference gather
to form the Annual Conference. At this annual meeting, we worship together, make plans for ministry together, and enjoy fellowship together. We connect in meaningful and powerful ways.
For me, the most exciting news to come out of the Annual Conference meeting, held this year in Wichita Falls from June 6-8, was the United Methodist Church's commitment to eradicate malaria from the African continent. The campaign is called, "Imagine No Malaria." Every 30 seconds, an innocent child in Africa dies of malaria. Only one in five children in Africa live to see their fifth birthday in large part due to this devastating disease. Left untreated, malaria's flu-like symptoms lead to convulsions, organ failure and countless unnecessary deaths.
But, malaria is preventable. The disease is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of a tiny mosquito. Through coordinated efforts in prevention, education and treatment, malaria was wiped out in the United States by 1950. The United Methodist Church has partnered with powerful allies such as the United Nations Foundation, the Gates Foundation and the NBA to wipe out malaria in Africa in our generation. Imagine...no malaria. This may seem like an insurmountable task, but I believe it is possible - because of the power of God but also because of the power of our connection.
The United Methodist Church is growing rapidly in Africa. Our denomination provides a vast network of churches, hospitals and clinics on the ground to engage in this fight. Our denomination in the United States is still 11 million
schools. Pray about where God might be calling you to serve in the fall - you have the chance to make a difference in the life of a child and show the good news of Jesus by being generous with your time. Contact Jana Jones ([email protected]) or Tom Miller ([email protected]) if you would like to be involved.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2010
We will set sail July 12-16 and experience the deep, rolling waters of God's love! Register online at www.hcumc.org until June 28. This is for kids ages 4 years through 5th Grade. Stop by the table in the narthex to sign up to help! Volunteer training will be on June 27 at 12:15. If you're interested in helping, please contact Jana Jones at [email protected].
Summer Sunday School
Classes for Toddlers through 5th Grade at 9:45 am! Sunday School will BEE fun with Buzz! Learn to know Jesus, feel his love, and have a friendship with him!
Youth Ministry
Rough Riders Game! Sunday, July
people strong. We also bring something unique and essential to the table - a will to see those who suffer experience health and wholeness that is grounded in our faith. As followers of Jesus, we believe we are called to have compassion on the sick. We believe that we are called to put our love in action, becoming doers of the word and not hearers only. We believe that when we minister to the poor, it is the holiest of work.
On Sunday, July 4th - near the conclusion of our Faith and Futbol sermon series which is throwing a spotlight on Africa - our communion offering will go to support Imagine No Malaria. I encourage you to learn more about this cause by checking out www.zapmalaria.com. Together, as United Methodists, we can do amazing things for the glory of God!
Grace and Peace, Pastor Andy
Faith and Futbol Sermon Series
June 20-Friends or Foes? Christianity and Other World Religions
June 27-Surprise! The Kingdom of Heaven Belongs to...
4, 5-10pm, $17 - includes all you can eat and drink Youth Mission trips: Deposits of $50 are needed for each mission trip, so please make your deposit as soon as you can. Since $150 of the mission stock sale money is going toward each trip that reduces the price to you. So Junior high will owe $100 in addition to the deposit and Senior high will owe $150. Please let Georgia know if you need scholarship assistance for any trip.
Adult Ministry
Adult Computer Classes Interested in learning more about Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint? Another round of adult classes will be offered soon in our computer lab based on interest. Contact Jana Jones [email protected] if you would like to participate.
Still Time to Journey Through the Psalms
The Psalms are full of beautiful words of praise, lamentation, joy and repentance and all adults are invited to study the Book of Psalms with facilitator Vicki Chandler. You'll journey through this book of the Bible gaining a deeper understanding and close connection to the psalms. You'll experience the psalms through dramatic readings, music, dance, and images. The study will last 10 weeks and is a
short-term Disciple Bible Study class and don't let the fact that it's already started dissuade you from joining! Jump in where you are! If you've been hearing the buzz about how awesome Disciple Bible Study classes are and would like to experience one for yourself - please join us! Contact Gary Feltner [email protected] for more information about this wonderful journey through the Book of Psalms!
Breakfast Club: Unfashionable Join this group of early risers for breakfast and discussion of a new provocative book called Unfashionable written by Tullian Tchividjian - Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. One of the comments written about Unfashionable says that "I love reading books that challenge the way I think. Unfashionable goes beyond that. It's counter-intuitive. It's counter-cultural. And it's a must-read for those brave enough to really follow in the footsteps of Jesus." Contact Gary Feltner [email protected] if you'd like to join this group for breakfast and what promises to be a VERY interesting discussion beginning Monday, July 12.
Music Ministry
Fine Arts Week
Rev. John Thornburg
Leading Music for Worship on June 27, 2010 at 8:30 and 11:00 am Services Rev. Thornburg has recently published a hymnal for the people of Cameroon and is coming to lead us in singing some of these songs for our services of worship on June 27. During the Faith & Futbol sermon series, we are focusing on music from the continent of Africa. You won't want to miss this exciting time of worship and praise.
John Thornburg is a preacher/singer who believes in the transforming power of the gospel. He loves to laugh with others and at himself. In his 22 years of
For: Elementary age children July 26-30, 2010 from 9:00 am to
12:30 pm Register at www.hcumc.org.
Green Team
Pond Cleaning
Saturday, June 19 at 9 am
Join other Holy Covenant folks and help to keep our area of Carrollton
clean!
As a church, we adopted Woodlake pond and it's our responsibility to help keep the area clean so that
everyone can enjoy what God has
parish ministry, he was known as an innovative worship leader and teacher as well as an inspiring preacher. His mentors for this ministry include people like composers Jane Marshall, John Ferguson and Alice Parker, song enliveners John Bell and Alison Adam, ethnomusicologist Michael Hawn, singer/songwriter Billy Crockett, worship leaders Mark Miller and Jorge Lockward and poets Mary Louise Bringle and Thomas Troeger. He has led singing in local churches from Boston to Berkeley, at youth gatherings and retirement centers, and at both regional and national conventions. He has also led singing in several west African congregations during his work with the Cameroon Mission of the United Methodist Church.
To learn more about John and The Ministry of Congregational Singing, visit his website at http://www.congregationalsinging.com.
Pat Underhill's family; Sue Poydence's family; Lexie Mitcham and family; Karen Myron and family; Terry Baucom; Julie Fuller; Michael Depew; Nancy Boye; Cris Hinkley and Dot Molencupp-
Hinkley; Jenny Martin; Sandra Kiplinger; Andrew Curry; Sue Moser; Bea Dixon; Joni Taylor; The Duddleston family; Lindsay Reese; Helen Montfort; Dick Ellis; John Heathington; Marcus Oakley; Azlynn
Adult Education
Although we just 'graduated' about 40 adults who participated in a Disciple Bible Study that began last fall, plans are already underway for next fall's classes. Maybe you've heard about Disciple classes or know someone who has taken one; or maybe you have taken Disciple I and are ready for your next class........what can you do while you contemplate this?
First, please pray and be attentive to the movement of the Spirit and discern through the summer if God is calling you to join a class and embark on a journey that will bring you closer to God as well as other members of Holy Covenant. DBS groups that begin as strangers become a new 'small group family' by the end of the Study and are sad that their 32 weeks together have ended. Just ask someone who's taken a class what their experience has been like.
Second, mark your calendar for the Disciple Bible Study 'kick off & potluck' on Friday, August 20 at 6:00 pm that will feature Rev. Dr. Alyce McKenzie - Professor of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology. Rev. McKenzie will speak about the life-giving and transformational journey of Bible study and will preside over a Holy Communion service. To learn more about Rev. McKenzie, visit http://www.smu.edu/Perkins/FacultyAcademics/DirectoryList/McKenzie.aspx. Have you ever taken a DBS class? You're invited to this kickoff & potluck! Are you 'considering' participating in a class beginning this fall? YOU are invited, too!! Join us as we feast and celebrate together at this wonderful event on August 20 in the Covenant Center. Prior to the DBS kick off, we'll have a Bible sale all morning on July 25 and after you have your new Bible - Pastor Andy will lead a 4-week "Bible 101" class beginning August 1 during the 9:45 Sunday school hour. The Disciple Bible Study classes will begin meeting the week of August 29 with sign ups beginning Sunday, August 8.
Last year as a congregation, we prayed for 5 classes and God gathered students and teachers for 5 classes. Are we bold enough in our desire to continue our study of God's Word to pray this year for SIX??????
and John Hooper; Elaine Edgington's brother, Joe Riggs; Jerry Ronning's mother Lois; Kevin Stahl's father, Harvey; Larie Engles' mother; Chris Mundell's mother, Rosemary; Lora Miranda's family; Nicki & Don Luce & family; the Depew family; Heather Hinton's uncle Billy Fulton; Colin Hinton; Amy & Eric Bresie; Sandy Serifin; Carol Jones' parents, Verne & Dorlis Glass; Sandie & Mark Loudermilk; Doug Jones' brother Jeff; Ray Rivera; Carol Blalock; Jeannie Deringer; Maria Creighton-Cabezas; Shane Slovinsky; Chelsea Chamberlain's friend, Steven Grillo; Arthur Alaniz; Bill Hill; Jay & Kathy Cash; Rosie Alexander; Kate Bushmann; Jess Beltran; Jan Rollins; Annabella Chan; Rick Clement; Lisa Tenore; David & Jeremy Ross; Vic Anderson; Jon Broom; Barbara Boothe; the Frisbie family; Ron Watkins, Susan's father; Al Pope; Sara Shepperd; David Fettke; the Hickman family; Amanda Edmondson & family; the Dooley family; Jackie Franklin and family; Gary Poff, friend of the Dahir family; Anna Hixon, friend of Kim Eaves; Ann Michelle King; Jon Broom; Huffman family; the Pifer family; the Bailey family; the Witcher family; & Adel Valarie & family; Joanna Prees, Carol Jones' sister.
Our loved ones in the military
Trevor Baucom, Precious Blackman, Jeff Christie, Clem Clemens, Sean Connelly, Tim Connelly, CJ Davidson, Collin Fender, Zach Glass, David
Hunt, Oscar Jasso, Marco Mastrogiovanni, Kevin Merritt, Brand Oakley, Jake Oliver, Ashton Rudolf, Ashley Wert, C.J. Westmoreland, Brad Wethington, & Jeremy Whiteside.
Custom Embroidery Screen Printing
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