Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church January 2009 Edition 3600 Memorial Blvd. Port Arthur Texas 77640 Office: 409-985-8861 Fax: 409-985-8862 Rev. Joy M. Richards “May each person reading this Journal receive a blessing!” The Mission of Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout our Church family, our Community, and the world with a spirit-filled centered worship, education and fellowship. “If you are seeking a church home, we openly invite you to come and be with us, as we help to bring God’s kingdom upon earth” “Welcome to our House of Prayer, Come and be our Guest.” Blessings, Rev. Joy M. Richards Aldersgate Trinity Journal Color copies of the “Journal” are available from the Church office for $2.00 each, or you may download and print from the website: www.aldersgatetrinityumc.com
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Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church January 2009 Edition
3600 Memorial Blvd.
Port Arthur Texas 77640
Office: 409-985-8861
Fax: 409-985-8862
Rev. Joy M. Richards
“May each person reading this
Journal receive a blessing!”
The Mission of Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout our Church family, our Community, and the world with a spirit-filled centered worship, education and fellowship.
“If you are seeking a church home,
we openly invite you to come and be with
us, as we help to bring God’s kingdom
upon earth”
“Welcome to our House of Prayer,
Come and be our Guest.”
Blessings,
Rev. Joy M. Richards
Aldersgate Trinity Journal
Color copies of the “Journal” are available from the Church office for $2.00 each, or you may download and print from the website: www.aldersgatetrinityumc.com
Conectionalism...
“Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.”
Let us review some of the quotes that John Wesley left us. I hope you
enjoy reading and reviewing these quotes from John Wesley.
Rev. Joy M. Richards
“Catch on fire with
enthusiasm and people
will come for miles to watch you burn.”
“I am not afraid that the people called
Methodists should ever cease to exist
either in Europe or America. But I am
afraid lest they should only exist as a dead
sect, having the form of religion without the
power. And this undoubtedly will be the
case unless they hold fast both the
doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which
they first set out.”
“When I was young I was sure of
everything; in a few years, having been
mistaken a thousand times, I was not
half so sure of most things as I was
before; at present, I am hardly sure of
anything but what God has revealed to
me”
“Think and let think.”
“The best of it is, God is with us. ” * * * “ When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it “ When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it “ When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it “ When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart. ”find a way into my heart. ”find a way into my heart. ”find a way into my heart. ” * * * “ Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can ” * * * The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion. ”The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion. ”The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion. ”The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion. ” * * * “ Every one, though born of God in an instant, yet undoubtedly grows by slow degrees ”
“ I look on all the world as my
parish; thus far I mean, that, in
whatever part of it I am, I judge it
meet, right, and my bounden duty,
to declare unto all that are willing
to hear, the glad tidings of
salvation ”
Memorials & Honorariums In Memory of Helen Ploet
by Dorothy Hamilton
John & Carrie McCullough Ernestine Applegate Frances Cooper Madeline Brown Reda David
In Memory of
Doris Gibson by
Dorothy Hamilton JC & Kay Drake
Ruth Emery The Lee Family Ethel Clifton Jackie Conner
Cal & Verna Rutherford Bob & Georgia Quisenberry
Madeline Brown Reda David Patsy Ledoux Joyce Mayfield Barbara Riley
In Memory of
Wayne Goodson by
Reda David
In Memory of Christine Holstead
by Cal & Verna Rutherford
Ethel Clifton
In Honor of Beweeta Barnes
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Dot Hamilton
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Marcelle Woods
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Billie Jean Barnett
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Barbara Jones
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Inez Matlock
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Ruth Emery
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of JC & Kay Drake
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Bill & Dorothy Jackson
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor of Beverly Lee
Gift towards the Sanctuary camera fund from
Rev. Joy & Charles W. Richards
In Honor & Memory of our parents Archie & Mary Lovelady
& Tom & Anna Barnes
a gift was given to the ATUMC Foundation, Inc.
By Beweeta Barnes
In Memory of my parents
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Welch & my sister
Wilma Welch By
Dr. Mary Welch
Our sympathies to the family & friends of
Helen Ploet Helen passed away on Dec. 15, 2008.
1. On the First Sunday it is Communion Sunday. 2. On the Second Sunday the children collect their “Quarters to Dollars” to benefit the Methodist Children’s Home, be sure to bring
your pocket change. 3. On the Third Sunday we will hold a reception for our members who have birthday’s or anniversaries during that month, everyone is
invited to come and celebrate. 4. On the Fourth Sunday the children collect non-perishable food items and cash donations to benefit UBM.
22NDND MMILEILE GGIVINGIVING!!!!!! May GOD bless our Church, because
our expenses need to be met! Remember donations are tax
deductible!
THE ALDERSGATE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FOUNDATION, INC. The Foundation is a permanent fund that exists to provide long term support to the ministries and mission of the church. Your gifts to the Foundation provide a means through which the mission of the church can be carried far into to the future. Through your gifts you can leave a lasting legacy of your life, or a lasting legacy of a parent, child, or other loved one, while at the same time helping to support the ministries of your church. What size gift is appropriate for the Foundation? There is no minimum dollar amount. Gifts of any size are important and needed. Give often and as the Spirit leads. Please remember to consider the ATUMC Foundation in your estate planning. Leaving a donation in your Will for ATUMC will be most appreciated by future generations.
Goodbye to 2008...Hello to 2009Goodbye to 2008...Hello to 2009Goodbye to 2008...Hello to 2009Goodbye to 2008...Hello to 2009
Please mark your calendars now!
Meetings are:
Time Monthly Meetings Jan. Feb.
10:00 a.m. Homebound Ministry 01/26 02/23
5:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting 01/20 02/17
5:30 p.m. Finance Meeting 01/20 02/17
6:00 p.m. AdMin Council 01/20 02/17
* Denotes a date Change ~ ** Time & date change
Please remember that if you are a member of these committees it is your
duty to attend. If you are a Chair of ANY committee, including those
not listed above, it is your duty to attend AdMin Council or send a
written report.
Committee Meetings Thank You!
UUSHERSSHERS LLECTORSECTORS CCOUNTERSOUNTERS
Report at 9:45 a.m. Report at 9:45 a.m. Immediately after Services
01/04 Bill Jackson
Charles Jackson
*Joe Mosier
*Mark Stelly
Volunteer
01/11 Ed. Boone, Sr.
Barbara Boone
Charles Richards
Volunteer
01/18 *Rick Smith
Bill Jackson
JC Drake
Marcelle Woods
01/25 Marcelle Woods
Bill Jackson
Volunteers
Scott Larson
Charles W. Richards
Herb Rice
Brodie Brown
Dot Hamilton
& Rick Smith
Marcelle Woods
& Jackie Conner
Kay Drake
& Reda David
Dot Hamilton
& Rick Smith
Dear Aldersgate Trinity,
I wanted to THANK YOU for all the gifts I was given, on behalf of the Church and from individual members, for Christmas. It meant a lot to me and I thank you!
Blessings to each and every one of you!
Kelly Hamilton
Thank you from Pastor Joy Richards.
I want to thank each of you for the lovely Christmas gift given. It was very thoughtful of you. I have it hanging in my office and so
please do come by and
see! Blessings, Pastor Joy
A word from your PastorA word from your PastorA word from your PastorA word from your Pastor Let us welcome in the new year in gratitude and gladness!
What a pleasure it is to be in ministry together in Southeast Texas! We have had a busy year that has been filled to over flowing with many good deeds and activities in the LORD. Let us give our thanks and praise for the year of 2008, with all its special days including those days of evacuations. We made it through and we are now looking forward to the blessings from God for 2009.
Our watch word for 2009 will be “Abundance.” It is my hope and prayer that we will seek to define for ourselves what it means to live in God’s abundance.
We will continue to seek to grow in our knowledge of God which will include to discover anew how God is able to provide us with every blessing in abundance; to provide for all our needs. We will seek to include when praying the watch word of Abundance, while attempting to have the concept in our hearts that we are speaking of “God’s abundance” given in all areas of our lives and service to God. Several of the verses we will seek to explore are listed below. We will also have others that we look at to uncover the “nuggets” of personal discovery of some of God’s hidden treasures of knowledge in regard to God’s blessings and abundance provided. Ephesians 3:16 - 4:1 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. 2 Corinthians 9:8 - 10:1 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Yes, . Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! LORD God Almighty we praise Thee in gladness today. We look about at all our blessings and they are truly more than we can count. We have a beautiful facility, filled with beautiful and faithful people and we have our needs met. Even in the midst of storms this past year, you kept us safe from harm. Truly, we are blessed by Thee, O LORD. Help us understand Thee better and help us be Thy faithful servants in 2009. Grant us new understanding of your blessings and abundance personally. Help us pray often and vehemently as your word describes, giving Thee always the glory and honor. We lift our members and friends for continued goodness in health and life. We ask that your blessings of mercy abound upon one and all. We give Thee thanks with a grateful heart, O LORD. Bless this family of God at ATUMC and blessing be unto Thee, O most Merciful Father. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen. Blessings, blessings, blessings, Pastor Joy
