Life in Christ First United Methodist Church of Cameron, Texas 2016 Publication – Number #16 Church News – November 29, 2016 Note from the Pastor: Luke 2:10-14 NASB But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” These are the angel’s words to the shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus. Look at the words that were used; “Do not be afraid”, “good news”, “great joy”, “for all the people”, “born for you a Savior”, “peace among men with whom He is pleased.” What wonderful words! What a wonderful message to bring! Notice also how this good news, joy, peace, and Savior came into the world; “you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Jesus was born into this world, the second part of the Trinity, the Word made flesh, our Savior. He didn’t come marching into the city with an army or announcing Himself with a parade. No, He came as a baby born in a barn and laying in the food trough. Our great and mighty, all powerful, purely holy God came to us in the most humblest of ways. While He was here on earth He did not demand people’s attention or allegiance but ate with sinners, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and showed us how to have a relationship with God. By societies standards it is an odd way for an all powerful God to act, but that is our loving and caring God. He did not come only for the elite or most religious but for all people, that all could be saved. What a great and wonderful God we serve! I know the holiday season can be very busy; parties, gifts, food, decorations, family, and friends. But in this time let us not forget what our God did for us. He left heaven so that He could be with us and bring us salvation and life. He came in a way that we could relate to Him because He desires so strongly to have a relationship with us. Let us remember what God did for us, He gave us everything, and give Him our everything in return. Blessings, Geoff Page 1 of 4 F U M C Sunday School . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Fellowship Coffee . . . . . 10:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 am Attendance Oct 2016 02 09 16 23 30 Sunday School 36 41 33 36 12 Worship 99 100 106 90 86 Nov 2016 06 13 20 27 Sunday School 31 29 14 32 Worship 99 97 76 92 Contributions: Minimum Needed Weekly......$5,318.00 October 2016___________ Received 02 $ 4,687.00 “ “ 09 $ 3,618.00 “ “ 16 $ 3,698.00 “ “ 23 $ 2,585.00 “ “ 30 $ 4,503.00 Total Received. …. $ 14,588.00 __ November 2016_______ Received 06 $ 5,370.00 “ “ 13 $ 2,867.00 “ “ 20 $ 3,143.00 “ “ 27 $ 3,559.00 Total Received $ 14,939.00 MAYSFIELD CHURCH Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am ____________________________________ Attendance Oct. 2016 02 09 16 23 30 Worship 14 15 17 11 17 Nov. 2016 06 13 20 27 Worship 24 16 19 14 A big thank you for these wonderful members who decorated the church for the Christmas season: Brenda Barton Debbie Gommert Murdock, Sadie, and Savannah Dorner Pat Camp Alan and Virginia Sapp John Youngblood
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Life in Christ First United Methodist Church of Cameron, Texas
2016 Publication – Number #16
Church News – November 29, 2016
Note from the Pastor: Luke 2:10-14 NASB But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for
behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for
today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ
the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and
lying in a manger." And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And
on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
These are the angel’s words to the shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus.
Look at the words that were used; “Do not be afraid”, “good news”, “great joy”,
“for all the people”, “born for you a Savior”, “peace among men with whom He
is pleased.” What wonderful words! What a wonderful message to bring! Notice
also how this good news, joy, peace, and Savior came into the world; “you will
find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Jesus was born into this
world, the second part of the Trinity, the Word made flesh, our Savior. He didn’t
come marching into the city with an army or announcing Himself with a parade.
No, He came as a baby born in a barn and laying in the food trough. Our great
and mighty, all powerful, purely holy God came to us in the most humblest of
ways. While He was here on earth He did not demand people’s attention or
allegiance but ate with sinners, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and showed
us how to have a relationship with God. By societies standards it is an odd way
for an all powerful God to act, but that is our loving and caring God. He did not
come only for the elite or most religious but for all people, that all could be saved.
What a great and wonderful God we serve! I know the holiday season can be
very busy; parties, gifts, food, decorations, family, and friends. But in this time
let us not forget what our God did for us. He left heaven so that He could be
with us and bring us salvation and life. He came in a way that we could relate
to Him because He desires so strongly to have a relationship with us. Let us
remember what God did for us, He gave us everything, and give Him our
everything in return. Blessings, Geoff
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F U M C
Sunday School . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Fellowship Coffee . . . . . 10:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 am
A big thank you for these wonderful members who decorated the
church for the Christmas season:
Brenda Barton Debbie Gommert
Murdock, Sadie, and Savannah Dorner Pat Camp
Alan and Virginia Sapp John Youngblood
Memorial Memory of: Kevin Harmon, Susan Rosson. John Tidwell and Lewis McCarroll Jr From: Ken and Kathryn Janicek
Memory of: Mary Ann Perrin From: Richard/Mary Watt
Honors For: Aml Kube From: Sam Jolly
PRAYER LIST
Family & Friends of Carolyn Goza Family & Friends of Reba Stanford (Bobbie Perkins sister) Mary Kaye Cauley Francis McDermott Pam Schattle Henry Havlik Jane Heitman Rod Holcombe Doris McCullin Carol Tucker Janice & Joe Rozner Mike Barr Ranita Adams Billy Brock Kenneth Willy Joe Lewis Dana Willy Becky Hillman Augustus Karl Brooks Kimmey Maxine Stoebner August Parker Cynthia Pate (Betty McDonald’s daughter) Toni Garrison Charanza (friend of Rene Sapp) Kenneth Gann (friend of Henderson’s) Amy Anderson (sister-in-law of Graham’s) John Lilly (friend of Holcombe’s)
Alice Evans (Eric Cobb’s grandmother)
Cameron Nursing & Rehab Center Winnie L. Nursing Center 2202 N. Travis St 2104 N. Karnes Ave Ph. 254-697-6564 PH 254-697-4985_____________________ Wilma Dycus E. J. Provasek Velma White Porter Young
Dorothy Marek __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Homebound: Mildred Cast Omer/ Betty Poorman
MILITARY PERSONNEL PRAYERS
All of our Military Men and Women
Bruce Gootee Son of Martha & Glenn Gootee U.S. Air Force
Lance Burnett Son of Billie/Newton Burnett U.S. Air Force
Lynn Lightfoot John Graham’s sister U.S. Air Force
John Hawkins Son of Ann/ Jack Hawkins U.S. Army
Micah Shaw Grandson of Martha Lee U.S. Army
Richard Roberts Son-in-law of Diane Parker U.S. Army
Bruce Leuthold Grandson-in-law of Tense Tumlinson U.S. Army
Josh Wood Son of Alan/ Xochitl Wood U.S. Army
Benjamin Goodheart Grandson of Cesare/Dollie Mancuso U.S. Navy
Mary Grace Johnson Niece of Betty Kopriva U.S. Navy
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Choir Practice Schedule Nov 30 6:46 pm Dec 7 6:45 pm Dec 14 6:45 pm Dec 17 9:00 am Dec 21 No Choir Dec 28 No Choir Jan 4 7:00 pm
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Monday, December 12
6:00 pm – FLC
Come and join in the fellowship
“Book Club Buddies” December 7th
12:30-3 pm - FLC
We are reading any Christmas Story of your choice and will also be doing a cookie exchange of 3 dozen cookies. Come join in the fun!
Deadline to order Poinsettia’s December 6th
Please let the church office know after you have placed
you order with florist
LUNCH BUNCH
December 1st at 12:00 pm – FLC Bring your favorite covered dish
Program will be Talking Books from Austin Library
And Christmas Music Program with:
Rebekah Lightsey, Jerry Bethell and B J Laja-Akintayo
YOUTH NEWS
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UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Nov. 27th - Adults & Youth Sunday School class @ 9:45am
Nov. 27th - No Unashamed Night - Thanksgiving Weekend
Dec. 4th - Rebekah Lightsey comes to speak at Unashamed Night about Celebration Women’s Ministry National Conference 2017 (for Youth Girl)
Dec. 10th - Cameron City Parade @ 5pm
Dec. 10th - Saturday Night Live: Worship @ 6:30pm FUMC Sanctuary (after Cameron City Parade)
Next Quarterly Youth Council meeting: February 5th, 2017
Dec 10 – Youth Christmas Parade and Saturday Night Live Worship
Dec 18 - Youth Christmas Party 5-7 pm
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Service 6 pm Sanctuary
Youth Christmas Break – Dec 25th and January 1st - will resume Jan 8th
Walk-ins: Wed. & Thur. 2-4 pm Appointments upon request
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Address Service Requested
Prayer and Meditations Dear Father in heaven, Help me to remember Your mercies given new to me every day. Help me when I am tempted to forsake the work You have left for me to do. –Amen-
