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FELLOWSHIP TIME When: After 8:30 Service Where: Fellowship Hall This Sunday, Pat and Sue Peace are baking up fresh biscuits for everyone. Smell the coffee! Milk and juice are available. Join us for fellowship and a delicious breakfast!
SUNDAY SCHOOL IS FOR LIFE! Itty-Bitty and Four Year olds with Mrs. Mary in Nursery. Five Years-Sixth Grade with Mrs. Carla in the Library. Lesson: “The Man with the Withered Hand” Children will meet in the Fellowship Hall after the 8:30 service to have fellowship and then go to the Library. Adult Classes Are you wanting to bond more with your church family? Come and join one of the adult classes. You will experience spiritual nourishment and develop friendship for life. You are welcome to sit in on any of the following classes and hopefully find one that you can join. Classes: Fellowship Class in Room 403 (Activity Bldg.) Disciples Class in Room (Under breeze way) Discovery Class in Chapel (Activity Bldg.) Friendship Class in the Pastor’s office For further information contact Jeanne Scott in the church office or call her at 868-7787.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN August 2 9:30 AM FH “UMW Through the Years” Leader: Joyce Thibodeaux Hostesses: Dean Cancienne, Rita Landry 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. Congratulations to Rita Landry, who was chosen to be our UMW Woman in Mission for 2005.
RANCH HOUSE KIDS “Adventure of the Open Door” At the Circle G Ranch, your children will sing at the Campfire Sing-Along and learn Bible verses and biblical messages put to music. When: August 1-5th Time: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM Ages: Mature three years–5th Grade Get those registration forms in ASAP or call me at the church office and I’ll be happy to sign you up. Time is limited! Adult Partners, sign up or call me for Trail Boss Barry’s Adult Bible Study–God Opens Doors: Responding to God’s Grace. This five-session Bible study explores a variety of ways that we may knock on the doors of God’s Kingdom. Supper– Don’t forget that supper will be served at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall EACH NIGHT! Donations-We welcome donations of food (creamy Peanut Butter, Grape or Strawberry Jelly in the squeeze bottle, Hot Dogs, commercial size cans of peaches, Fruit Cocktail, or Vanilla and Chocolate pudding). We Need to borrow ranch decorations such as wagon wheels, hay, lanterns, cowboy boots, saddles, ropes, etc. Thanks for your help! -Jeanne Scott 868-7787
FUMC BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT It has always been the intention of the Building Committee to keep everyone abreast of exactly how things are going with the church’s renovation project. The Building Committee met on June 14, and at that time we decided to try to complete the entire renovation project, even though we have received pledges of $544,000, an amount lower than the original estimates for the project. We committed to having the construction documents drawn and to begin the process of finding a contractor. At this time, the only monetary commitment that we have made is to pay the architect for the construction documents. After we received bids from the contractors, we will have a better idea of what the project will actually cost, since the original estimates were made a year ago. We are in the process of seeing and arranging interim financing. When that is settled, we will know what our cash flow must be in order to pay the note. We do not yet know for sure what we will be able to do. Many of you were told that there would be no long term debt or that we would not spend more than the amount pledged. Pledges are commitments, they are not cash in hand. We must be able to pay our debt load, even if pledges are not paid in a timely manner. Also, pledges are still coming in. We are hopeful that they will continue to do so. There are two remaining steps before we can begin our project. First, we must have preliminary approval from the District Board of Church Location and Building and then from the Church Conference. Second, after we have received complete data, we must gain final approval from the District Board of Church Location and Building and then from a Charge Conference. As of now, the plan is to complete the renovation of the Sanctuary by Easter. That is a bit longer than we had first been told. I ask for your patience and continued support. May God bless our efforts. -Emily G. Elmore
LOOKING AHEAD WITH THE CHANCEL CHOIR! The Chancel Choir has begun work on music for “Old-Time Religion Sunday” on September 25th. NOW is a great time to begin singing with us. We rehearse Wednesday night from 7-8:45 PM. A nursery can be provided by calling the office.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Panama City Group Pictures $6 for the “serious” picture, $6 for the gag picture. Money must be turned in by July 24th.
Take Me Out to The Ball Game The youth invite their parents and the church family to attend the New Orleans Zephyrs game on Sunday, July 24th. We will meet at the church at 3:30 and caravan to the stadium. Cost is $10 and must be paid by July 20th. After the 20th you will have to buy your own ticket (at regular price) at the gate and may be seated apart from our group.
Sunday School July 24th Romans 4 July 31st Romans 5
Goodbye . . . Kind of I don’t know why everyone doesn’t want to work with teenagers. I can’t think of any other profession where you can see God affect so many lives. I have been a youth minister for almost 10 years. I have seen hundreds of teens grow from shy 7th graders into graduating seniors. I have seen them go off to college, off to war, and even off into full-time ministry of their own. I have been with them when loved ones passes, as they got married, and I have had the joy of holding a few babies. I have also stood by the graves of three of my youth. As of July 31st, I will be retiring from church-centered youth ministry and will begin teaching public school. From my perspective, this is just a different form of youth ministry. Teaching in the public schools will enable me to reach a segment of the teenage community that churches can’t always touch. Niki, Sara Brooke, Tyler, and I will be living in Houma and we’ll still attend FUMC-Houma. So this really isn’t a “goodbye” as much as it is just a “thank you” for allowing me to serve with you for the past three years. I thank all of you who supported the youth ministry with your time, talents, prayers and gifts. You have a strong youth group that is improving in every area year after year. I look forward to continuing to work with them as a volunteer and I am excited about working with the new youth minister, even if he/she turns out to be an Auburn fan. I know if I thank a few individuals that I’ll leave someone out, but I do want to mention a few names. David West, for being the most understanding and organized maintenance manager this side of the Mississippi. Pam Jordan and Jackie Shely for keeping our church offices running like a well-oiled machine. Groups such as the UMM, Chancel Choir, and the UMW for involving the youth in your ministries. To all the parents: you are the life’s blood of this youth program. Our adult counselors: Teresa, Phyliss, Jenny and other adults who work with the youth on a regular basis: Jimmy Hardin, Beth Duet, Lisa West, Tim and Martha Hebert, David McMath, Robert and Carla Smith, Ken Klaus, Shirley Hebert and others. Looking back over the last three years I feel that we may join together and repeat the words of Caesar, “Veni, Vidi, Vici!” Roll Tide Roll! -Myles
Don’t forget to sing up for the Circle G Ranch!
Chef Pat Peace and his able Assistant Chef Sue Peace
Myles, Niki, Sarah, and Tyler, Your friends on the staff will REALLY MISS all of you. You are a joy to work with, and we love your sweet family! Best of luck in your new career! May God bless and keep all of you! Barry, Pam, Jackie, Jeanne, Mae, David, Jimmy, Mona, Ken, Donna, and Mary.
Our Stewardship Sunday, July 17, 2005 Attendance Gifts Worship SS This week YTD Budget 187 53 $7,202 $238,969 $458,990
WORSHIP July 24, 2005 8:30 AM Special Music 11:00 AM “Thy Perfect Love” The Chancel Choir The Sermon: “All For Good” Rev. Barry Hoekstra The Scripture: Genesis 29.15-28; Romans 8.26-39; Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52
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. You are welcome to join us!
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.
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
CELEBRATIONS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY! NEW BIRTHS Congratulations to Kim and Kimi Walker! Their son, Brad Bourgeois and his wife Adrienne are the proud parents of a new baby girl, Alexis Mireille Bourgeois, born July 12, 2005. Brooklynn Claire Babin, precious grandchild of Larry and Ginny Babin, was born six weeks early on July 6th. Mother and daughter are doing well!
BAPTISM AND MEMBERSHIP Kendra Nicole Bonvillian, daughter of Kenneth Anthony and Anna Marie Bonvillian, was baptized and joined our church on July 10, 2005. Kendra is the granddaughter of John and Bonnie Daigle. WELCOME!
THANK YOU FOR THESE GIFTS OF LOVE TO: Piano Fund by M/M David McMath. Sunshine Soles by Dolores LaBruyere and Shannon Kelley Choir Fund in memory of George Shrigley by M/M Ken Klaus Building Renovation by M/M Kim Walker, M/M Larry Babin, M/M William Brunet, M/M Mike Charpentier, M/M Will Williams, M/M Ronald Blanchard, Betty Thomas, M/M Don Hebert, M/M Charles Jenkins, M/M David Elmore, and in memory of George Shrigley by Robert Weightman. |
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