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FELLOWSHIP TIME When: After 8:30AM Service Where: Fellowship Hall Join us for great fellowship, hot coffee, juice, milk and fresh donuts!
UMW’S AUGUST SCHEDULE August 6 9:00 AM Koinonia Circle at the Golden Corral August 9 9:30 AM Faith Circle in the Fellowship Hall Hostess: Bette Adams August 20 9:00 AM Sager Brown Center, District UMW Mini School of Mission.
NEWS FROM ALAN AND BARBARA EINSEL We have a wonderful, newsy E-mail from our dear friends, Barbara and Alan Einsel. We also have a picture of Jenna, their adorable granddaughter. Please remember Evelyn’s husband, Harney, in your prayers as he is undergoing chemotherapy. Evelyn is Barbara’s sister. If you would like to catch up on the Einsel family news, and see a picture of Jenna, check out the bulletin board in the back foyer.
COFFEEHOUSE THIS SUNDAY! YOU ARE INVITED to the monthly Coffeehouse which takes place this Sunday, August 7th, at 5:30PM in the Fellowship Hall.
CHURCH CONFERENCE The Church Conference is open to ALL interested members of the church and will be held on Wednesday, August 10th, at 6:00PM. This meeting will present all the latest information on the Sanctuary renovation including cost and how we will pay for it. Questions are welcome! A vote will be taken to proceed with the project. Plan to attend and participate in this important meeting.
Itty-Bitty-Four Year Olds are with Mrs. Mary in the Nursery. Five Years-Sixth Grade will be with Mrs. Michelle and Mrs. Lynda in the Library. This week’s lesson is “Jesus Heals a Little Girl.” Jesus showed God’s love when he healed Jairus’ daughter. We can help others and show God’s love.Adult Sunday School: You are welcome to sit in on any of the following classes and hopefully find one that you will want to join. Classes: Fellowship Class in Room 403 (Activity Bldg.) Disciples Class in Room under the breeze way Discovery Class in Chapel in Activity Bldg. Friendship Class in the Pastor’s office Let’s Talk About It Class in Fellowship Hall For further information contact Jeanne Scott in the church office or call her at 868-7787.
DO YOU LIKE SALSA? WE’VE GOT SALSA! The Salsa Story—In 1999 a generous Ruston couple donated two 3000 square-foot greenhouses to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center. In no time at all, staff and children began a horticultural program, which included growing tomatoes. Because of their great tomato-growing skills, the staff and kids soon found their greenhouses overflowing with tomatoes. For fundraising purposes, the tomatoes were sold. Some of the tomatoes wouldn’t sell because they were blemished or odd-shaped, so our master-grower, Jay Hinckley, asked staff member, Tammy Stevens, if she would make salsa. After some research and practice the salsa recipe was created as a way of raising money for their summer trip. The salsa was a huge success and sold rapidly. Soon, the operation was becoming too large to handle on campus. Not long afterward, a gentleman from Pollock, LA, a jelly and salsa maker, offered his factory (along with much needed help and advice.) In fact, Jay and Tammy arrived in Pollock for the first time with only tomatoes and left with Screamin’ Owl Salsa! Because the salsa business has increased, the Children’s Home purchased the equipment to make, bottle, and label the salsa on campus. This allows the children at the Children’s Home to be involved. Varieties: “Just a Tad Warm” “Pretty Darn Hot” “Holy Cow! It’s Screaming Hot!” Suggested Uses: Queso Dip, Huevos Rancheros, Casseroles, Meat Loaf, Creoles, Taco Sauce, Salad Dressing. Price: $3 per 13-ounce jar. You may pick up your salsa in the church office or order gift boxes by calling 318-255-5020.
IMPORTANT MEETINGS IN AUGUST Tuesday, Aug. 9, Finance Committee 6:00PM in F. Hall Wednesday, Aug. 10, Church Conference 6:00PM in F.H.
Our Stewardship Sunday, July 31, 2005 Attendance Gifts Worship SS This week YTD Budget 7/24 223 62 $3,270 $242,239 $458,990 7/31 205 75 $5,440 $247,679 $458,990
WORSHIP Sunday, August 7, 2005 8:30 AM Special Music 11:00 AM “A Willing Heart” The Chancel Choir The Sermon: “Salvation 101" Rev. Barry Hoekstra The Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4. 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP Would you like to be part of a weekly Prayer Group? We have a dedicated group of people who meet every Tuesday morning at 7:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Join us!
UM WOMEN’S “SUNSHINE SOLES” If you would like to help provide new school shoes for needy children in our area for the new school year, please contribute to the “Sunshine Soles” program. Thanks to all who have already contributed! -Rita Landry
PLEASE BE IN PRAYER FOR PEACE AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: Jerry St. Pierre, John Parks, Jason Babin, Andy Weaver, Kevin Adams, Brian Ratcliff, Brandon Ratcliff, Charles Arabie, Bryan McDonald, Brian Medaris, Chad Campbell, Ryan Kurras, Chris Pollard, Michael Wegler, Brent Hollingfield, Bryan Patton, Kristopher Pugh, James Lyle, Jarod Martin, Richard Schandorff, Paul Tholen, Don Adams, Jeremy Brunet, Jerry Troy Cooper, Robert Cooper, Jamie Authement, Allison Foreman, Eddie Doiron, Lance Chatagnier, Bryan Stringer, Ben White, Joseph Frisella, Jr., Billy Odom, B.J. Guidroz, and the 2/156(M) Infantry-Houma National Guard. Soldiers of the TN 278th as well as all soldiers in Iraq.
IN CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Robert and Linda Morris and their family on the death of Robert’s father, H.A. “Pug” Morris. Mr. Morris passed away Monday, July 25. We also extend Christian sympathy to Helen Simpson Hendricks, a new member to our church family, on the death of her husband, Leonard Hendricks. Mr. Hendrick’s funeral service was held on Monday, August 1st.
A NOTE OF THANKS Dear Church Family, Bobby and I would like to thank each of you for your prayers during and after his surgery. God bless you all because he is fine now and released from the doctor’s care. In Christ’s love, Bobby & Vickie Aycock
THANK YOU FOR THESE GIFTS OF LOVE TO THE: Bell Choir from M/M Ed McCarty Donut Ministry from the Discovery Class UMCOR from M/M Bill Thibodeaux Sunshine Soles from Al Cowan Vacation Bible School from M/M Hideo Koike, Eva Kelpsch, M/M Don Hebert, Melanie Jobe, M/M Ed McCarty, M/M John Woodard. Building Renovations from M/M Don Murphy, M/M John Woodard, M/M John Laird, M/M Robert Smith, M/M Sonny Navarre, M/M Paul Sammarco, M/M Barry Hoekstra, M/M Pat Peace, M/M Richard Simons, M/M Todd Punch, M/M Franklin Bridges, M/M C.E. Robideaux, M/M William Brunet, M/M David McMath.
MACDONELL’S GREETING CARDS! In the back foyer of the church, you will find a box of lovely greeting cards made by the children of MacDonell’s UM Children’s Home. The cards are a real bargain selling for $5 per pack of 10 cards and envelopes. |
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