Christ United Methodist Church May 2012 Newsletter Inside In this issue: 2 Celebrating Christ UMC New Members Coffee with the Pastor Communion Offering Financials 3 Children’s Ministries Youth Ministries 4 Upcoming Events Music Ministry VBS 5 Mission Opportunities 6 Summer 2012 Studies 7 More Opportunities NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR W e are pleased to announce that Graham Michel will be joining the staff of Christ UMC as our Director of Youth Ministries June 1. I know you will want to welcome Graham and his wife Krista to the church. We are excited to see how God will use Graham to touch the lives of the youth in our church and in the community. NOTES FROM JERRY T he Bible says in James 5:14, “Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil.” I want to thank you, the body of Christ UMC for your care and your prayers and your support of our family as we have been making our way through Madelyn’s battle with RSD. Your words of comfort, your persistent prayers, your faithful witness to God’s work among us has helped us so much as a family. And then those of you who have brought food!!!! Wow! ank you so very much. You are an amazing church family. Jana and I and the kids have personally felt the blessing of being in fellowship and community with you in ways that have more than confirmed what so many have shared with me as they have come out of their own seasons of trouble. All we can say to you is thank you. ank you from the bottom of our hearts. As I conclude the Blessed sermon series, I can’t help but realize how richly blessed my family is to be connected with all of you. We look forward to celebrating Madelyn’s complete healing in the near future. See you Sunday, Our current Youth Director Karen Couch is stepping into her new role as a full-time mom to precious baby Sarah. Karen began her time at Christ in 2006 as a college intern, where she met her husband, omas. In June 2008, Karen joined our staff working with the Jr. High kids and about a year later took on the role of Youth Director. We have been blessed by her leadership and the love that she shows to the youth of this church. “I am definitely going to miss spending time with the kids, but mainly I’ll miss the energy they have for serving others,” Karen said. A monthly publication for the members and friends of Christ United Methodist Church, College Station, TX Inside Christ UMC May 2012 Volume 14 Issue 5 As you can see from the photo, the ceiling in the Annex Building is a bit of an eye sore. We are upgrading our HVAC system to a higher SEER rating and it will have a new control system for energy efficiency. Work should be completed by the end of the month. Rev. Jerry House, Jr., Senior Pastor Please, Pardon Our Mess:
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Christ United Methodist Church May 2012 Newsletter
Inside
In this issue:2 Celebrating Christ UMC New Members Coffee with the Pastor Communion Offering Financials
3 Children’s Ministries Youth Ministries4 Upcoming Events Music Ministry VBS
5 Mission Opportunities6 Summer 2012 Studies7 More Opportunities
NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR
We are pleased to announce that Graham Michel will be joining the staff of Christ UMC as our Director of Youth Ministries
June 1. I know you will want to welcome Graham and his wife Krista to the church. We are excited to see how God will use Graham to touch the lives of the youth in our church and in the community.
NOTES FROM JERRY
The Bible says in James 5:14, “Are any of you sick? You should call
for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil.” I want to thank you, the body of Christ UMC for your care and your prayers and your support of our family as we have been making our way through Madelyn’s battle with RSD. Your words of comfort, your persistent prayers, your faithful witness to God’s work among us has helped us so much as a family. And then those of you who have brought food!!!! Wow! Thank you so very much.You are an amazing church family. Jana and I and the kids have personally felt the blessing of being in fellowship and community with you in ways that have more than confirmed what so many have shared with me as they have come out of their own seasons of trouble. All we can say to you is thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As I conclude the Blessed sermon series, I can’t help but realize how richly blessed my family is to be connected with all of you. We look forward to celebrating Madelyn’s complete healing in the near future.See you Sunday,
Our current Youth Director Karen Couch is stepping into her new role as a full-time mom to precious baby Sarah. Karen began her time at Christ in 2006 as a college intern, where she met her husband, Thomas. In June 2008, Karen joined our staff working with the Jr. High kids and about a year later took on the role of Youth Director. We have been blessed by her leadership and the love that she shows to the youth of this church. “I am definitely going to miss spending time with the kids, but mainly I’ll miss the energy they have for serving others,” Karen said.
A monthly publication for the members and friends of Christ United Methodist Church, College Station, TX
Inside Christ UMC May 2012
Volume 14 Issue 5
As you can see from the photo, the ceiling in the Annex Building is a bit of an eye sore. We are upgrading our HVAC system to a higher SEER rating and it will have a new control system for energy efficiency. Work should be completed by the end of the month.
Rev. Jerry House, Jr., Senior Pastor
Please, Pardon Our Mess:
Christ United Methodist Church May 2012 Newsletter
Children’s Ministries
DIG Kid’s MinistrySince September we have been working our way through the Bible! We have made our way into the New Testament and have been learning about the miracles, teaching, and life of Jesus. We have been talking in our small groups about the love that God has for each of us and what it means to worship God with our whole hearts. We are continuing through the New Testament and will be learning about the letters of Paul and the beginnings of the church!
VBS 2012June 25-29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Children’s BuildingSign up now to volunteer and register your kids.Join us for Adventures on Promise Island! The Bible tells us that God always keeps His promises and His promises will never change. VBS is for children who were born before September 1, 2008. Nursery care will be available for children of volunteers. For more information or to register, please visit our website:www.VacationBibleSchool.com/christumc
First Sunday Family Movie MatinéeJoin us the first Sunday of every month for a family movie premiere in BiG House! Every first Sunday come as a family to watch a movie, eat some popcorn, and fellowship together! Be on the lookout for the “coming soon” movie poster outside of BiG House as we get closer to this event!
to the newest members of the Christ UMC family!
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Celebrating Christ UMC
Irene Keating, Lay Leader
We are such a blessed church and have much to offer to our members and the community. In June we’ll be hosting the only daytime vacation Bible school in town and we need many volunteers to staff it as we expect 500 or more children. Please sign up even if you can only help a day or two. Contact Rachel South for details or sign up at www.vacationbibleschool.com/christumc.
Last week was the Spring Board of Stewards meeting and we had over 80 members present to hear reports of what we’ve been doing the last few months. Steve Colson, guest speaker, shared his journey of giving and how to share Jesus with others. He gave us scriptures to use as we witness. Business included the vote to move forward with the establishment of a 2013 Capital Campaign Task Force and we turned in our commitment cards. We look forward to welcoming Graham Michel as our new Youth Director. Our church now has 3,203 members and around 980 giving units. We’ll gain another 70 members when the confirmands join May 20.
Thanks to each of you for your support of the church in whatever role(s) you fill. You are a blessing to Christ UMC.
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Senior RecognitionMay 20, 11 a.m., SanctuaryHigh school graduates will be recognized at the 11 a.m. service. A luncheon for graduates and their families will follow in the Fellowship Hall. You must RSVP to attend the luncheon. For more information contact Melissa Atkinson at [email protected].
JUMMPJune 18-22, Livingston, TXJUMMP (Junior High United Methodist Mission Project) is our summer mission trip for all youth who have recently completed the 6th, 7th or 8th grades. This opportunity allows our youth to grow spiritually through serving others & leading their peers throughout the week. Cost is $200. A $50 deposit and registration form are due no later than May 9. For more information please contact Vicki Rudder at [email protected]. Scholarships are available.
UM ArmyJuly 8-14, North TexasJoin UM ARMY (United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth) as we serve those in need in North Texas. UM ARMY is open to all high school youth who have completed 9th-12th grade by June 2012. Cost is $215. For more info, contact Kelli Davis at [email protected].
May Youth Calendar1 HS Breakfast Challenge 7:00-7:45 a.m.2 Recharge Bible Study 6:30-8:00 p.m.3 The Bridge Food Pantry 5:30-7:30 p.m.5 Habitat Work Day 8:00 a.m.6 Common Ground 9:30-10:30 a.m., Youth Room Common Ground 11:00 a.m.-noon, S109 Youth Band Practice 2:45-3:45 p.m. Refuel 5:00-7:30 p.m.8 HS Breakfast Challenge 7:00-7:45 a.m.9 Recharge Bible Study 6:30-8:00 p.m.13 Common Ground 9:30-10:30 a.m., Youth Room Common Ground 11:00 a.m.-noon, S109 No Refuel! Happy Mother’s Day!15 HS Breakfast Challenge 7:00-7:45 a.m.16 Recharge Bible Study 6:30-8:00 p.m.
20 Common Ground 9:30-10:30 a.m., Youth Room Common Ground 11:00 a.m.-noon, S109 Senior Recognition 11:00 a.m. Youth Band Practice 2:45-3:45 p.m. Refuel 5:00-7:30 p.m.22 HS Breakfast Challenge 7:00-7:45 a.m.23 Recharge Study Break 6:30-8:00 p.m.27 Common Ground 9:30-10:30 a.m., Youth Room Flying on Your Own 9:30-10:30 a.m. Common Ground 11:00 a.m.-noon, S109 Youth Band Practice 2:45-3:45 p.m. Refuel 5:00-7:30 p.m.29 No Breakfast Challenge30 No Recharge Bible Study
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Welcome
Coffee with the Pastor will resume in August. If you are being led to take your visitor status to the next level, this is an opportunity to meet our Pastors in an informal, personal setting to learn more about our church community.
Thank you from Christ’s Youth Ministry!Thank you to those who were able to join us at our recent Youth Missions Dinner for your generosity in supporting our youth missions. The youth of Christ UMC are looking forward to an incredible summer spreading the light and love of Christ to the communities of Texas, the southeast states, and Peru! Thank you for your support and prayers!
Communion Rail OfferingsEach month we are given the opportunity on Communion Sunday to give a special offering to one of the many missions of Christ UMC. So far this year, you have supported the missions in the following way:
March 31, 2012 Financial Report
Go to http://www.christ-umc.org/#/resources/financial to view the March 2012 financial reports. Should you have a question, please
contact the finance office.
March SOS Ministries $1,029February PET $2,617January Health for All $132
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Upcoming Events
June 3-9On Sunday, February 26th, the youth choir passed out tubes of M&Ms and asked that after eating the M&Ms the container be brought back with a donation in support of their summer youth choir tour to Atlanta and Gatlinburg.Thank you for your support of the youth in music and missions. Follow one of the youth sponsors, Aaron Amador, as he walks you through the week at www.youthchoirtour.blogspot.com
Please remember to use the Global Outreach Prayer Calen-dar to pray for the missions in which Christ UMC is involved.
Each mission has a specific prayer that goes along with it. Please download a prayer calendar online on our website under Global Outreach.
Dear Lord, bless the members of the GO Team as they reach out to all members of this church and dedicate their time, prayers and service to assist with missions. Give them Your strength, grace, insight and love as they walk with You in their service. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Prayer for the Global Outreach (GO) Team:
Mission Prayer Calendar
Camp NarniaJuly 23-278:30 a.m. - noonMark your calendars now for this week-long sum-mer fine arts camp. Camp Narnia is an opportu-nity for children who are interested in the fine arts to explore several areas. Each area will be taught by the best and brightest teachers from the Brazos Valley.Each day the children will rotate through the different arts. They will learn basic drama tech-niques, music, dance, and build and create their own costumes and sets. The week will end with a production of a play which is open to the public. The script for the production has been written especially for this camp. The cost is $75 for the first child and $40 for each additional child in the family. Limited scholar-ships are available. Complete information will be mailed out May 7. Information and registration will be available online soon.
Bethlehem UMC, Hempstead, TX
A quarter of our Christmas Eve giving is making this service project possible. There is still a lot of work to be done! On Saturday April 28, a handful of Christ UMC church members worked to remove the walls, etc. of the old restrooms in preparation for making them ADA compatible, and continued the electrical rewir-ing. Check out Christ UMC’s Facebook page to see how the project is going and where you can lend a hand!
Project Hope Work DaysMay 19, 9:00 a.m.-noon3001 S. Texas Ave., College Station (across from Sonic/Wal Mart)
Volunteers are needed for a va-riety of projects such as repair work, skirting
installation, and painting. Work teams are led by Judd Blume and Ben Tkach; no experience necessary, everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to Della at (979) 693-0548 or [email protected]
Extreme Church Makeover: 143-Year-Old Church Needs You!
Vacation Bible SchoolAdventures on Promise IslandJune 25-June 29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Come join us for Adventures on Promise Island –
where kids discover God’s lifesaving love! Amid the swaying palm trees, exotic wildlife, and welcom-ing sunshine, kids will learn of God prom-ises: I am with you, I
care about you, I give you what you need, I will save you, I will answer you. Children will learn that God’s promises never change! Register to help and attend at: http://vacationbibleschool.com/christumc
Youth Choir Trip
Venture - May 2012May 9Room 106Find out more about Christ UMC in this one-night class, then join your team the following Sunday, May 13, for a tour of our campus. The tour begins in the Connection Center at 9:30 a.m. Registration is available online or contact Jodi Warner at [email protected]
Spring Celebration ConcertMay 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.BiG House, Children’s BuildingChildren’s Music Ministries celebrates Spring with all five children’s choirs as they perform several numbers and the 4th-6th graders put on a musical!
Southgate Summer Cereal ProgramOnce again the Helping Hands Team is collecting boxes of cereal to be distributed throughout the summer to children receiving summer sack lunches at the Southgate Village Apartments. Consider donating unsweetened cereal (cornflakes, Chex, rice crispies, raisin bran & Cheerios). Drop your cereal boxes near the shopping cart in the narthex at any time.
For more information visitwww.christ-umc.org
May 5 UPDATE: Thanks to another handful of folks, by 3 p.m. the drywall was hung, taped, and mudded and the front entryway was tiled. There’s still work to do! Keep an eye out for information on the next workday and make plans to be there! If you’re available during the week, please contact Tommy Myrick at
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Open Door Reunion GroupSundays, 9:30 a.m. Room A112, Annex BuildingThis group is a prayer & accountability group following the Fourth Day format from the Walk To Emmaus. It is open to all ages regardless of whether you’ve attended a Walk to Emmaus. Come join the Open Door Reunion Group—you’ll grow in your faith and enjoy great fellowship too! For more info, contact Liz at [email protected]
We have a variety of Bible Studies to choose from! Registration for all of these classes is available on our web-site under Events, or contact Jodi Warner at (979) 690.4673 x144 or [email protected]. Childcare is available with registration. http://www.christ-umc.org/#/events/bible-studies
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Bible Studies & Sunday School
Women’s MinistryJune 20, July 20, August 20, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Annex Building
Join the Women’s Ministry of Christ UMC for an interactive, fun evening. Remember to bring your prayer book with you. If you don’t have one, we will have one for you. All women of Christ UMC are asked to come. For more information, contact Kasey Lobb at [email protected]
Grief Support Group2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month,May 10 & 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Room 102, Annex Building
Grief Support is a friendly, car-ing group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Our support group is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. For more information, contact Polly Myrick at 903.563.0067 or [email protected]
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Summer is a great time to involve the entire family in serving at Christ UMC. First Connect Ministries has many opportunities to put those lazy days of summer to good use as an individual or as a family. Build memories and help others become a part of our community of hope.To get involved with any of these ministries contact Missy Holloway at [email protected] or visit her in the Connection Center on Sunday mornings.
Parenting 101: How Am I SmartWednesdays, 6-8 p.m.June 6 - August 29 Room 108, Annex BuildingCurrent study will go thru JulyJoin us as we study the book How Am I Smart?: A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences by Dr. Kathy Koch. This down-to-earth guide to the scientific theory of multiple intelligences helps parents discern and develop the eight “smarts” at work in their child to better understand their children’s educational, relational, & spiritual needs. Register online or for more information, contact Kristin Schaefer at [email protected]
General Board of Global MinistriesThis year, the GBGM plans to have 66 new United Methodist missionaries join the almost 300 already at work in the U.S. and 60 other nations. On April 29th, 23 of them were commissioned during the General Conference in Tampa. Among those being com-missioned, 10 are from outside the US. Home countries include: Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Puerto Rico, and DR Congo. Among the countries the missionaries will be serving are: Argentina, Bolivia, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Russia, and Switzerland.
To see the latest Bible Studies and Sunday School studies going on, be sure to check out our website at http://www.christ-umc.org/#/events/bible-studies.
An opportunity to make a difference
Occasionally in the life of our congregation, an opportunity arises to help out a fellow member. The help can be something as simple as a meal for someone who is ill or has experienced a loss in their family. Your Christ UMC Care Team is compiling a list of members who would be willing to help with this ministry. If you feel led to help and are willing to be contacted we would love to hear from you. Our goal is to have enough volunteers so that no one would be contacted often. Many of you have had your name on this list in the past and we would like to have you sign up again. Please consider this opportunity to help care for each other. Contact Theresa Lineberger at [email protected]
The Drum family in Peru have just published their latest newsletter!
http://www.drumsforchrist.org
No Other GODS(Ladies Study)Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.June 13 - August 15S110, Sanctuary BuildingDiscover the freedom in surrender, the healing in worship, and the joy found in exchanging everyday gods for the one true God. No Other gods offers a revealing look at the heart of a woman. Author Kelly Minter explores what happens whengood desires become false gods, robbing us of an intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Thursday Night YAM (Young Adult Ministry) GroupThursdays, 6:30 p.m., Off-campusYoung adults and college-aged individuals who are interested in growing closer to Christ through community are invited. We would love to get to know you. For more information on any YAM events or classes, or to be added to the email list, contact [email protected]
Faith and DeedsSundays, 9:30 a.m. current study will go thru JulyFaith and Deeds blends traditional Bible study, the Church in contemporary society, and how to live as a Christian in today’s world in their curriculum choices. Faith and Deeds started a study of James, Peter I and Peter II on March 25th that will continue into July. Please join us for study and fellowship. New faces are always welcome.
Did you know?“Upper Room” and “Men of Integrity” devotionals are
now available for May/June in the Connection Center.
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