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Bailey
January 26, 2010  Volume 25, Issue 3

First United Methodist Church

Mailing address: 1106 Fourth Street
(01-10) Terrie Bradley, our new church leadership committees, Carolyn

Phone: 281-342-3333 or 281-232-3246

Sanctuary: 1127 Third Street

Tabor (Rhonwyn Baker’s mother), Arnold Kucera, Wayne Morris, Linda

Web site: www.fumcrosenberg.net

Ramblings:

Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Moody, Elaine Bergman, Bill Castillo, Dru Thomson, Beau and June

Fax: 281-342-3333
McGuire, the family of John Hasenpflug, B.J. Hall, Larisa, the Sellinger
family, Christopher New staff member, new sermon series
(01-17) Henry Wittneben, Robert Hill, Maddie (a second grader in Mandy I have two topics to cover this week neighbors, husbands, wives, teenagers,

Check us out
Growns’ classroom), Selma Danklefs, Bill Munos’ cousin (A missionary in

in color!
folks who are dating, folks who are
that are vastly different, yet both quite
Haiti when the earthquake struck, he is now recovering at Guantanamo happy being single, people who have no
important to the life of our church. First,
Bay, Cuba. His wife Jeanne is presumed dead.) use for the church, people who...well,
I want to officially welcome a new staff
(01-24) Al Davis, Carolyn Culpepper, Marchita Priest’s mother, Bob member to our team. At the SPR (Staff- you get the idea.
Whitley, Erma Brooks, Cynthia Balzen Parish Relations) committee meeting You may not think this applies to your
this month we hired Elizabeth Fairfieldsituation, but it applies to the situations
as the new Director of Children’s of people you love. Our society has
Christopher Bailey Ministries (DCM). This was the logical come to accept marriage as a short term
Jason Berdou step for us to take as our children’s project. We have been told that sexual
Scott Cayton ministries have grown considerably in intimacy is just for recreational
purposes. The way we think about these
the past couple of years (in no small part
Jason Johnson
thanks to the work Elizabeth has put vital issues is being shaped by the
Jeremiah Judkin into it). She has some new ideas for desires of the world. There is a
Rachel Miller taking our children’s ministries to a desperate need in our society for the
Dannielle Pope Needler higher level and I am excited she is message of God’s plan in these
Cash Radowick officially part of our ministry team. important areas of life.
When you see her around the church, In a time when we are more connected
If one of your loved ones is on this list, please call the church office. We would like tell her how excited you are to see allthan ever before (cell phones, e-mail,
more information about which branch of service, and where he or she is stationed. the kids and the great things they are Facebook, Twitter, etc.) people report
Thanks! doing. feeling more alone. It is time we
reconnect with what God has to say on
The second topic is almost as exciting.
This Sunday we are starting a new the matters that matter.
Confirmation class begins Feb. 14, sermon series called “Making Love Last I am asking you to make a conscious
With Confirmation on Easter Sunday a Lifetime.” It is based on a book by decision to be in church the next eight
Rev. Adam Hamilton called Sundays so that you can learn what it is
Confirmation will start Feb. (coincidentally) “Making Love Last a God has to give us. You can think of
several reasons why you can’t make it,
Lifetime: Biblical Perspectives on Love,
14! Anyone who has not been Marriage, and Sex.” This eight week but I’m hoping (and praying) that God
through confirmation and is in the touches your heart and gives you the
series covers a wide array of topics that
6th grade or older is invited to people need to hear. resolve to make this commitment.
join us as we learn about what it I am also asking you to step out of
1/31—Venus and Mars in the Beginning
2/7—What Women Wish Men Knew About
your comfort zone and invite three
means to be a Christian and a
Women people to this series. We will be handing
member of the United Methodist 2/14—What Men Wish Women Knew out packets of invite cards during the
Church! About Men service this Sunday to make it a little
Confirmation Sunday will be on 2/21—After the Honeymoon is Over easier for you, but you need to decide in
2/28—The Habits of Unhealthy Marriages advance that you are going to help
Easter, April 4. 3/7—God’s Plan for Sexual Intimacy someone find out how to “Make Love
Please sign up by filling out the 3/14—The Ministry and Meaning of Last a Lifetime.”
form in the Education Building by Faithfulness
3/21—Making Love Last a Lifetime
the Youth bulletin board. please call Becca at the church IGS,
This would be a good time for you to
John
If you have any questions, office 281-342-3333. start getting the word out to friends,
Opportunities To Serve Hey, Youth!
We will honor our Nursery workers
Tuesday, Jan. 26: I recently heard a story about a man who had just started hang-gliding. You know that
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group with a potluck brunch during the Sunday School hour this Sunday, sport where you take a giant kite and jump off a cliff? Yeah, you won't see me doing that
Wednesday, Jan. 27: any time soon! Anyway, this guy had just started his new hobby and he was really excited
Jan. 31. Please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. Our
5:00 p.m. - Children’s Choir
guests of honor will be Debbie Kirkpatrick, Elita Hernandez, Sara about it...which is why he wasn't paying too much attention to the heavy winds before he
6:15 p.m. - Handbells
Savana, Mandy Growns, Beverly Cayton and Adriane Mathews launched himself into the air. He started paying attention pretty quickly though when he got
6;30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study at Richmond Coffee Station
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Gray. Celebration Women will sponsor the event. caught in a strong wind! He didn't know what he was supposed to do and he knew he was
Thursday, Jan. 28: in danger of crashing into the side of the mountain when the man spotted an eagle stuck in
7:00 p.m. - Praise Team rehearsal the same wind. The man knew that the eagle would know what to do so when the eagle
T0 all our hospitality volunteers: THANK YOU so
Friday, Jan. 29: very much. The greeter and name tag table sign aimed downward into the wind the man did the same with his glider. At the last minute both
5:00 p.m. - Youth meet here to leave for Lakeview up sheet is all filled in from now through the bird and the man were swept up in an up-draft that the bird knew was there. It's like that
Saturday, Jan. 30: June...with a coupleof names in July as with us sometimes. We get caught in a situation and we don't know what to do! But God
8:00 a.m. to noon - Agape Shop open in the courtyard well. These volunteers are the first sign of hospi- gave us the perfect example to follow when He sent His son, Jesus. 1 Peter 2: 21 says "To
Lay Leadership Training in Wharton tality as people come to our church. Be sure to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you
Sunday, Jan. 31: shake hands or hug necks of the greeters as you should follow in his steps." In your walk of faith as you try to become more like Christ you
8:30 a.m. - Blended Worship Service come in on Sundays, and if you have time, stop will find yourself in situations where you don't know what to do. You may feel hopeless. You
9:40 a.m. - Potluck Brunch in the fellowship hall and say hello to the person at the table. After may feel lost. You may know that you are falling off a cliff and there is nothing to support
10:50 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service that, hospitality becomes your job too. Look
NO Youth activities you. But don't panic...because Jesus left us a great example to follow and some great
around for people you don't know and say, "Hello"
Monday, Feb. 1: words of wisdom to draw from. So when you find yourself in a free fall, remember to look at
to them. We want to keep on being the friendliest
9:00 a.m. - MOMS Christ's example. Spend time in His word and time talking with Him. Then follow the exam-
church in Rosenberg!
10:30 a.m. - Prime Chimers ple that He has laid down for you.
7:00 p.m. - Trustees meeting The Agape Shop will be open Be Brave In His Love,
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Becca
Tuesday, Feb. 2: Saturday, Jan. 30, from 8 a.m. to noon in @ Youth Sunday: NO Activities! We will be recuperating from our trip to Lakeview!
5:00 p.m. - Young Families the courtyard. We will need help Saturday
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group morning at 7:30 a.m. to make sure every-
Wednesday, Feb. 3: thing gets outside before the crowd arrives.
5:00 p.m. - Children’s Choir If you have any donations for our “no sale For the Son of Man came to seek and
6:15 p.m. - Handbells
garage sale” please bring them to the fel- to save what was lost.
6:30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study at Richmond Coffee Station
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir lowship hall before Friday evening, when
the Pacesetters and friends will be setting
Luke 19:10
Celebration Women’s Ministry will host a 10-week Bible study based on the book, The up for the event. We also can use plastic
Balanced Life: Experiencing Peace in a Whirlwind World by Edwina Patterson. The author grocery sacks if you save them. Thank you!
"is a wife and mother who is using her God-given talents and drawing upon her daily walk
with Christ to write, teach and speak to women who are seeking a deeper relationship with If you would like to order altar flowers for 2010, please fill out the form below and drop it in the mail or in the Sunday offering plate with your check ($50
Him." She is the founder of Redeeming the Time ministry and has written several other made out to First UMC). Please write "altar flowers" on the memo line of your check. You may also bring the form and a check or cash by the church
books. Edwina will also be the featured speaker at Celebration Women's Ministry Spring office during the week. The date cannot be reserved until payment is received.
Conference this year. Feel free to check out her website at www.redeemingthetime.org The Sundays available are: March 7, 14, 28 April 11, 18 May 2, 23 June 6, 13, 27 July 11
We will gather in the parlor of the Fellowship Hall on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30 p.m.
August 15 September 5, 19, 26 October 17 November 21, 28 December 26
to discuss study questions at the end of each chapter in the book. The study will begin Feb.
14 and end May 2 (with time off for Spring Break and Easter).
Date for your flowers__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FIRST CHURCH STAFF Will you want to take the flowers home? no________ yes________
Both arrangements_________ Only one__________
JOHN R. BLACK………………………………………….…...Pastor Your Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADRIANE GRAY…………………………….....Nursery Coordinator
DEBRA RADOWICK……………..…....…. Administrative Assistant (please circle one)
KRIS WOLDY……………..………….…..………..…Music Director In honor / memory of ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOSE LUNA ……………………….……..………...Church Custodian ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GAYNELL PSENCIK………………….…..…….Financial Secretary ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JESSICA MYERS………………….…………………..…….Organist
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BECCA HYDE………………….…………………..…Youth Director
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ELIZABETH FAIRFIELD……………...……….Children’s Director