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Barry Hoekstra, Pastor
Volume XXV - June 13, 2006
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PASTOR’S MESSAGE
"Gonna Want More!”
Louisiana has had its share of colorful politicians over
the years. One of the most colorful was Huey P. Long. Huey
and I share a birthday and a gift for storytelling. (I will leave
it to you to decide if we share any other traits.) In the 1930's
Long was interested in modernizing the state. A major interest was
paving roads and building bridges. Often he would pave the road right
through the middle of a town. Even roads in small towns were paved.
Then the paved road would be extended for a mile or so out of the town.
Someone asked Governor Long about all these roads. They were random
roads which didn’t connect together. “Why are you building all these
roads?” someone asked. |
“Because if you give people a taste
of something, they are gonna want more!” Long replied.
We returned to our worship space for one event–a wedding–and
won’t be back in it again until the first Sunday in July (Good Lord and
subcontractors willing!) A return to our worship space for this event
gave us just a little taste of what it is going to be like in our renovated
sanctuary and I, for one, am ready for more.
I hope that you have seen Steven Wilson’s drawings of
the new stained glass. The eight windows which will be in the sanctuary–Old
Testament themes on one side/New Testament themes on the other–are on display.
Steven is a wonderful stained glass artist and has created windows which
are incredible. Check and see if I’m in my office when you come to
look at the drawings and I’ll be happy to explain some of the symbolism
in them.
By the way, we also have new chairs in the Fellowship
Hall which are a lot more comfortable for the rest of our sojourn there.
I hope to see you this Sunday!
Peace! Barry |
FELLOWSHIP TIME
After 8:30 Service–Breakfast in the Activity Building
After 9:45 Service–Fellowship with Coffee.
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST!
We are now serving a hot, delicious breakfast in the Activity
Building between 9:15 and 10:00AM every Sunday morning. Breakfast
menus will vary from week to week and will be posted in the Circuit Rider.
This Sunday’s menu will be French Toast Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Milk
and Coffee. Only $2 per person to cover costs.
WHOOOPS!
We need to mention that there will NOT be a Fellowship
Dinner during the month of July! Our hard-working team will
take a well-deserved break that month.
CHERUB CHOIR SINGS THIS SUNDAY!
The Cherub Choir sings a special song to honor their father’s,
“My Dad Is So Great ”, this Sunday at the 11:00AM Service.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Itty-Bitty to Four year Olds are with Mrs. Mary in the Nursery for
a lesson and playtime.
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade will be in Room 206 with Mrs. Jeanne
for a lesson on Rosh Hashanah, and
Yom Kippur.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
The children will be able to attend Children’s Church
during the 11:00AM service. The children will follow Ms. Jeanne to
the Activity Building after Rev. Barry’s Children’s Sermon. The message
for Sunday is “The Bible is the Book of Faith.”
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Registrations are now available for children Five years
through Fifth grade. Adult Registration slips are available as well.
You can pick up a registration form in the office or in the Fellowship
Hall. Tell a friend! Bring a friend!
-Jeanne Scott, Director Children’s Ministry
F.U.M.C. TALENT SURVEY
Please clip out this portion of your Circuit Rider and return to the
Church. Feel free to drop it in the Offering plate on Sunday!
Thank you for participating in this survey.
Name:__________________________Phone:___________
Address:________________________________________
Email:_______________________
Check your area of interest and willingness to serve.
Committee Member:
Church Council_____ Staff Parish______ Worship______
Trustees______ Finance______Missions______________
Evangelism______Education________
Other__________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Music: Choir___Bell Choir___Play an instrument________
Sing solo____Band ____ Other _______________
Teach Sunday School: Adult ____Youth____Children____
Assist with youth programs______
Assist in children’s programs______
Serve as Usher: 8:30AM_____9:45AM_____11:00AM_____
Serve as Reader: 8:30AM____9:45AM_____11:00AM_____
Assist in serving communion _______
Help in office mailings _____
Visit newcomers/deliver plants____
Join United Methodist Men _____
Join United Methodist Women ______
Prepare food for family deaths or specific needs_________
Adult drama _______
Audio visual media coordinator ______ Technician ______
List any other areas in which you may be interested:
_______________________________________________
______________________________________________
If you have any questions contact the church at 868-7787 or Delvin
Foret at 872-4240, after 5:00PM.
Attendance in Worship: 188 Sunday School: 41
Offering This Week: $ 8,245
YTD: $189,580
Bldg. Fund This Week: $ 6,532 YTD:
$102,574
Apportionments Due: $33,075
YTD: $ 17,150
IN WORSHIP SUNDAY, June 18,
2006
The Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34–16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13),
14-17
The Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
The Sermon: “Brand New!” Rev. Barry Hoekstra
The Music: 8:30 “Hymn of Promise” The Early Choir
11:00 ”Hymn of Promise ” The Chancel Choir
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, Bryan
McDonald, Brian Medaris, Chad Campbell, Ryan Kurras, Chris Pollard,
Michael Wegler, Brent Hollingfield, Bryan Patton, Kristopher Pugh, James
Lyle, Richard Schandorff, Paul Tholen, Don Adams, Jeremy Brunet,
Jamie Authement, Lance Chatagnier, Joseph Frisella, Jr., Billy Odom, Travis
Twiggs, Blake Dryden, and the 2/156(M) Infantry-Houma National Guard,
the TN 278th.
THANK YOU FOR THE GIFTS OF LOVE TO THE:
Building Fund by M/M Wayne Reid, M/M David McMath, M/M Charles Jenkins,
M/M Jimmy Hardin, M/M Rex Soule, Betty Thomas, M/M Tom Becnel, M/M Tim
Gillaspie, M/M Richard Simons, M/M Max Cloud, M/M Bill Vincent, M/M Don
Murphy, M/M Barry Hoekstra, M/M Pat Peace, and M/M Ken Klaus. In
honor of the marriage of Edward & Angelle Thibodeaux by M/M Mike Charpentier
and M/M George Shely. A gift to the stained glass window project by Juana
Woodard in honor of Tim and Beverly Lawson.
Music Fund by M/M David McMath.
Piano Fund in honor of Donna Sammarco by M/M Wayne Reid.
UMY Donations by M/M Kim Walker
Operating Fund in memory of Henry Thibodeaux by the LeBlanc Family.
Apportionments in memory of Bill Corts by Eunice Corts.
JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY
CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE
+Congratulations to Edward and Angelle Caro Thibodeaux. They were married
in our sanctuary on Friday, June 9th. Edward is the son of Bill and
Joyce Thibodeaux.
+Best wishes to Chancel Choir members, Richard Adams and Celeste
Bobo, who were married June 10th at Central United Methodist Church in
Meridian, MS. |
