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SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP TIME Where: Fellowship Hall When: 9:30AM Bring the family and join us for coffee, milk, juice and donuts! Please consider donating to this important, enjoyable ministry.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Calling all Power XPress Volunteers! *Power XPress for ages K-6th Grade will begin September 12. *Power Xpress teaches important Bible Stories using a fun rotation form which includes eight stations. Volunteers will teach two Sundays in a row in a specific station. The stations include Science, Video, Music, Computer, Storytelling, Games and Art. Ms. Brenda Cloud will be teaching the 3-4 year Olds. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer of the church. Sign up there or call Jeanne Scott at 868-7787.
ACOLYTE VOLUNTEERS The lighting of the candles at 11:00AM service is a very important ministry. During the school year, children in Grades 3-6 participate in the Ministry at the 11:00AM Service. We welcome any of the children from 3rd-6th Grade to volunteer. Contact Ms. Jeanne at the Church to join!
CHERUB CHOIR The Cherub Choir is the children’s choir of our church. Children, ages four years through 4th grade, are invited to join us for a time of singing, snacks, “sharing time,” and, occasionally, making a craft. Rehearsals are once a month on the first Sunday in the Fellowship Hall and we sing at the 11:00AM service on the second Sunday. For the September 5 practice, we will meet in the classroom in the gym at 4:00PM because the Coffeehouse Ministry Service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00PM. Girls and boys, become a special part of our music ministry. Join the choir! Bring a friend! -Shirley Hebert, Director
YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR September 5-J.C.’s Coffeehouse-6:00PM in the F. Hall *The Coffeehouse is a family thing. We want little kids in diapers . . . we want teenagers . . . we want parents . . . we want grandparents. The format will run something like this: The doors open at 6:00PM. We will have a variety of free food and coffees. I can’t tell you what is on the menu but I will reveal that Darla Bergeron and Shirley Hebert are in charge of food. We will have food and games. We have things like legos for the little ones and games like checkers and chess for the older ones. Each month we will feature different singers, a devotional, and a skit. September-The devotional will be given by Dr. Klaus. Special music by Kristen Bice. September 12-Back-2-School Pool Party @ Charles Gyer’s house,(310 Keystone Loop) 5:00-6:30PM. Get on Valhi Blvd., between St. Charles and Polk. Turn onto Easy Street. Keystone Loop runs into Easy Street. September 18-Potato Peeling Marathon. We need as many youths as we can get to come to church on Saturday and peel potatoes. Even if you can only stay for an hour, it would be a BIG HELP! September 19-Brisket Plate Sale, 11:00AM-1:00PM, $7 for adults, $3 for kids 3-10.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN September 7, UMW General Meeting 7:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will hold the election of officers for 2005, and adopt a budget for the year. Hostesses are Mary Geoffroy, Linda McMath, and Lisa Hoekstra. Guest Speaker is Julie Pellegrin of The Haven. September 14 Faith Circle 9:30AM in the Fellowship Hall. Program: Exodus: Moving Forward. Leader: Barbara English. Hostess: Bette Adams. September 24-25 Louisiana Conference UMW Annual Meeting Asbury UMC, Lafayette.
CHURCH WIDE MEETING SEPTEMBER 28 Michael Reeves of the United Methodist Foundation will be visiting our church on September 28, 6:00PM in the Fellowship Hall, to discuss various methods to finance our Church renovation. The Building Committee, Finance Committee, and ALL interested persons are invited to attend.
BRISKET PLATE FUNDRAISER- Sunday, September 19 How does Brisket, homemade Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Snap Beans, Tossed Salad, Dressing, Roll, Dessert, and Drink sound? DELICIOUS!! Chefs for this youth fundraiser are David McMath, Robert Smith, Bill Vincent, Shirley Hebert, Martha Hebert, Phyliss Martin, Teresa Hardin, and Niki Barr. We will begin serving at 11:00AM in the Activity Building. All lunches served in to-go boxes for convenience. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for kids 3-10 years old, FREE for kids 2 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The youth will be on hand Sunday to sell tickets . . . there will also be tickets in the church office and Myles’ office. We will auction off four items to improve the beauty of your home. (1) Free labor on faux painting, minus materials cost. One room, walls only. (2) Free labor on straight painting, minus materials cost. One room, walls only. (3) Free labor on pressure washing house (5000 s/f or less). (4) Free labor on pressure washing driveway (100 ft or less). -Myles
Our Stewardship August 29, 2004 Attendance Gifts Worship S.S. This week YTD 2004 Budget 257 86 $14,312 $277,811 $436,127
IN WORSHIP September 5, 2004 The Music: 8:30AM “My Jesus, I Love Thee” The Early Choir 11:00AM “A Willing Heart” The Chancel Choir The Sermon: “Moldedness” Rev. Barry Hoekstra
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS OF LOVE TO THE: Vacation Bible School from M/M Robert Morris. Apportionments from M/M Carl Bienvenu. Building Needs from M/M Carl Bienvenu. Bishop’s Hurricane Appeal from Audrey Buquet, M/M Hideo Koike, and in memory of Darryl Foster from Elise McGuyre.
PLEASE BE IN PRAYER FOR PEACE AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE BRAVE PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: Jerry St. Pierre, John Parks, Jason Babin, Andy Weaver, Kevin Adams, Brian Ratcliff, Brandon Ratcliff, Charles Arabie, Travis Twiggs, Bryan McDonald, Brian Medaris, Chad Campbell, Ryan Kurras, Chris Pollard, Michael Wegler, Brent Hollingfield, Bryan Patton, Andy Peace, Kristopher Pugh, James Lyle, Ricky Valure, Jr., Jarod Martin, Richard Shandorff, Paul Tholen, Don Adams, David Gray Elmore, Jeremy Brunet, Jerry Troy Cooper, Robert Cooper, Allison Foreman, and the 2/156(M) Infantry-Houma National Guard. (Are there others to be added?)
GOOD $ENSE BUDGET COURSE OFFERED This course, led by Rob Fairly of the UM Foundation of LA, will be held here at the church on Friday, September 10, from 6-10:00PM and Saturday, September 11, 8:00AM-12Noon. Learn what the Bible says about finances, develop a spending plan for the year, and discover the peace and contentment that comes from managing your financial resources according to God’s purposes and principles. The cost of this workshop is $15 per person. Call the office (868-7787) for information.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER We extend a warm Christian welcome to our newest member Carolyn Cessner. Carolyn joined our Church family on Sunday, August 29, by transfer from another denomination.
TRUNK OR TREAT Trunk or Treat will take place on Sunday, October 31. Due to so many positive comments, we are expecting a larger church participation and a larger outside attendance as well. We would like to invite anyone who would like to help plan this event to sign-up for the Trunk or Treat Committee. We need to have a committee meeting soon! Please contact Jeanne at the church (868-7787) if you are interested in being a part of this GREAT FELLOWSHIP! |
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