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Summer programs for all ages in full swing Reaching Unreached People: Summer of Service Lay Ministry leader recognized for service at General Conference
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June 2012
from our pastor Dr. Steve Wende, Senior Pastor
One of my favorite stories is from Louisiana State University. Along with its excellent academic and athletic programs, the school is famous for the ducks which live in the wetlands nearby -- and a student tradition which goes back decades. The students go out on the lawns at lunchtime and feed the ducks popcorn. The ducks come swooping in, the students throw the popcorn up in the air, and the ducks catch the popcorn before it hits the ground. I have been told that LSU is actually pretty famous for this. People come to the campus just to watch the ducks arrive at lunchtime, swooping in low and grabbing the popcorn. Well, one winter LSU had a freak snowstorm. Can you guess where this story is going? The snowstorm came, and people who were there say it was the craziest thing you ever saw. All the ducks were swooping around, grabbing the snow. They would grab this snowflake and that snowflake, frantically going after all the snowflakes they saw, and they couldn’t figure out why they stayed so empty! That must have been laughable to see all those frustrated ducks. But let me tell you something that is not funny at all. As you learn to look with eyes that see, you will discover throughout our culture people frantically chasing after goals, lifestyles and values not blessed by God, and yet they can’t figure out why they stay so empty. That is the reason for this year’s Summer of Service theme: Reaching Unreached People. There is more information about it elsewhere in this issue
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of our magazine. In all of our summer outreach opportunities, we will be emphasizing the importance, not just of helping people, but also helping them connect with the One who provides true nourishment for the soul. With Him, though we lack everything else, we will always have enough. Without Him, though we have everything else, we will always be empty. And that’s a word to remember, not just for others, but for us as well, isn’t it? We all can get so busy and the world can get so loud. There are so many things to do, so many commitments to meet, and we work so hard to do so much, only too often to be left frustrated and empty when it is all over. Friends, let’s remember that whatever we have or don’t have, whatever we win or however much we lose, there is only One who fills the emptiness inside. In Him, we have a center and security upon which to stand when the world attacks. In Him, our paths are guided, our pain divided, and our joy multiplied. In Him, the summer days of vacation can become for us true holy days of renewal, as we open our hearts to the One who is, in fact, the “bread of life.” (John 6:35) This summer, let’s make it a priority to find ways to share the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ with others -- and to claim it more deeply for ourselves.
keeping the sabbath June 3
Dr. Steve Wende preaching 8:45 and 11 a.m. Downtown Rev. Leo Tyler preaching 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Westchase
June 10
Dr. Steve Wende preaching 8:45 and 11 a.m. Downtown Dr. Paul Clines preaching 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Westchase
June 17
Dr. Steve Wende preaching 8:45 and 11 a.m. Downtown Dr. Paul Clines preaching 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Westchase
June 24
Dr. Steve Wende preaching 8:45 and 11 a.m. Downtown Dr. Paul Clines preaching 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Westchase Hispanic Worship Service
Sundays at 11 a.m. 6th Floor Downtown Rev. Humberto Hernandez preaching
Sunday School
9:15 a.m. Westchase 9:50 a.m. Downtown
Sign Language Interpretation 10:30 a.m. Westchase 11 a.m. Downtown
Communion and Healing
12:05 p.m. Bintliff Chapel Downtown
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FIRST EDITION | NEWS
Neighbors in Action receives volunteer service award from HISD Neighbors in Action, Inc. has been selected for the Houston Independent School District Volunteers in Public Schools Community Partnership of the Year Award for 2012. Each year, the Houston Independent School District recognizes parents, businesses, and community partners who volunteer their time in HISD schools with the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) award. There are five different categories for HISD principals to nominate people or organizations. The HISD Foundation elects one winner from one HISD elementary, middle, and high school in each of the five categories. Neighbors in Action was selected for the VIPS Elementary Community Partnership for demonstrating a positive impact on student achievement or family involvement in education at Port Houston Elementary School. Neighbors in Action is excited and proud of all our volunteers that helped make this happen. We are grateful for the continued support First Methodist has shown Neighbors in Action and the children and families of the Port Houston community.
A Morning with the Carpenters
Morgan receives Eric Anderson Award Rev. Brad Morgan, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Bridge City, is the 2012 recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for his dedication to Jesus and success in service to the church. The Eric Anderson Award, presented annually at the Texas Annual Conference, was created by First Methodist Houston to honor the courageous work of Rev. Eric Anderson, who was tragically killed while serving our congregation. Morgan was appointed to St. Paul in 2009 and, in June of that year, arrived in a community still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ike. The storm surge flooded all but 15 buildings in town. Many basic services had not yet been restored, debris piles still lined the streets, and many had not yet been able to move back into their homes. At his first meeting with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Morgan was told they wanted a leader who would help their church rebuild their community on their faith in Jesus Christ. The congregation had already built a new sanctuary to serve the community. Much of Morgan’s time immediately after his arrival was spent meeting people and encouraging families who had lost everything. Within two weeks they were moving into their new worship space, and he welcomed new people into the life of the church. Programming for families and children was implemented, and many families were helped by the disaster relief agencies that offered assistance.
Rev. Brad Morgan, his wife Laura, and their two children In addition to physical restoration of the community, Morgan focuses on the spiritual health of his congregation. The First Step Membership class emphasizes the importance of worship attendance, Bible study, missional outreach and tithing, teaching members to live out their faith and the church mission statement, “In love and faith we are reaching out to our community and beyond, bringing people to Christ.” Morgan says he has been blessed to witness God transforming lives in and through people of this faith community. “In its boldness, this congregation stood on the foundation of its faith and boldly provided hope to a community that was uncertain whether it would recover or not,” he says. “My family and I feel very blessed to be a part of what God has done in the lives of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Bridge City.”
You are cordially invited to attend
Let’s Read Book Club Monday, June 4, 12-1 p.m. for a review of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter take a break from signing their book in between worship services in Hidden Treasures. The Carpenters shared their amazing story of faith, hope and commitment on May 20. Go to fmhouston.com to watch that service.
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“Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia” Bring your lunch to Hidden Treasures Books and Gifts Downtown. We will provide iced tea, coffee and conversation. 832-668-1876 June 2012
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“Signs” of Life in Lay Ministries By Yvette Moore The ministry of the laity in The United Methodist Church is moving front and center at the 2012 General Conference — especially when the lights and cameras zoom in on any one of the four women interpreting the proceedings in American Sign Language (ASL). Mary E. Harris of Conway United Methodist Church in Orlando, Angela Liston of Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Fla., Michelle Menefee of First United Methodist Church in Houston, and Betty Ostrom of Pine Castle United Methodist Church in Orlando are laywomen composing the team of ASL interpreters for the 2012 General Conference. Ms. Harris, Ms. Liston and Ms. Menefee caught some sun and talked about their lay calling to a ministry of communication through sign outside the convention center during a lunch break. “I would say for every one of us, it’s a calling from God,” said Ms. Harris, coordinator of the signers for this General Conference. “I was deeply involved in United Methodist Women, and they were so into mission, I wanted to be out in mission too. It was because of United Methodist Women that I became a signer.” Ms. Liston started her signing life about 16 years ago before her daughter Sarah was born. She became interested in signing and registered for classes but couldn’t seem to get to any of them. “Every time I had a class in sign, there was a major storm, a fire, something!” she said. “Jokingly, I started saying, ‘Maybe God is trying to tell me I shouldn’t do this.’ That’s when a retired pastor friend said, ‘Maybe someone else is trying to prevent you from doing this!’” Ms. Menefee’s call to signing came the way many calls to ministry do: through life.
Michelle Menefee also interpreted during the 2008 General Conference in Fort Worth. “I have extended family members who are deaf so I did ‘kitchen sign’ at family reunions for years, signing that I just picked up,” she said. “I was a stay-at-home mom but after my children became school-age, a friend in special education encouraged me to volunteer in the school. I kept saying, ‘I can’t do this,’ but one thing led to another, doors opened, and I did.” Ms. Menefee is a signer by profession now and also by Christian vocation. “This is what pays the bills, but what I do in church on Sunday is my ministry,” she said. Signing has given the women a glimpse inside the deaf community. Although medical science and advanced hearing aids are making it more possible for people with hearing impairments to hear, the common difference in ability itself will continue to hold the people together, they believe. “They are a community,” Ms. Menefee said. American Sign Language interpreters have also created a community of friendship and support among themselves — particularly in The United Methodist Church. “We all are here because this is a passion for us,” Ms. Menefee said. “God’s gifted us. For me it would be heresy for me not to do this.” - originially published on the United Methodist Women website
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Speaking at General Conference
Dr. Wende addresses General Conference in Tampa, Fla. last month. To get an audio CD of his comments to the Administrative Board about General Conference, contact Brenda Kenney at 832-668-1839.
It’s Adelphi Scholarship Time The Adelphi Sunday School Class is now taking applications for the Herbert Rohloff, Sr. College Scholarship. Students who will be attending college during the fall semester of 2012 are eligible to apply. Applications are available online at http:// fmhouston.com/scholarship. Applications must be completed and received by Monday July 2, 2012. Applications received after July 2, 2012 will not be considered. Eligibility is based primarily on financial need of the student and the applicant’s likelihood of completing their college education. Due consideration will be given to members of First Methodist Houston and relatives of class members. Consideration will also be given to students studying Christian ministry and other church vocations. The scholarship is given biannually for the spring and fall semesters. Please remember, completed applications must be received by Monday July 2, 2012 in order to be considered. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sandra Miller at 713 436-0552 or Mary Horst at 713 662-0560.
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FIRST EDITION | NEWS
You decide or it will be decided for you By Allen Houk
There are some things we put off at the peril of our future wishes, and those postponements affect not only ourselves but our families and our loved ones. I am, of course, writing about the need to plan for the disposition of accumulated assets through a will. Many of us do not want to think about having a will as it is a reflection of our mortality, but, the other day I received a mail piece from one of the country’s leading universities seeking inclusion in my will. The point of the piece was “either you decide who will receive your assets or someone else will.” The “someone” is, of course, a judge or other legal representative who steps in to satisfy what they perceive may be your wishes, though in the absence of specific directions, perception may be a best guess. In most cases such decisions will be made
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so that assets are distributed to your relatives. Their mailing got my attention, as it means that unless a non-relative is specifically named there would be no distribution to that person or entity. The bottom line, I understand, is to have a specific will or leave it to others to make the decision. The latter is not an acceptable alternative if we have a favorite charity or person not part of our family. The other thing that seems to immobilize our will preparation is our perception of our worth. My wife and I don’t have much to leave right now, but that doesn’t mean it will always be so. Finally, after we have prepared a will we have to keep it current, and that can be a problem. For many of us, keeping up with things can be a hassle. This latter observation can be solved by First Methodist. Send
us a copy of your will and we will keep it in a secure place and send you a notice each year reminding you to review it and update it if changes have occurred. In the next issue of The First Edition, we will give some tips on will preparation and provide some recommendations on deciding how to direct a bequest to the church.
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United Methodist Men News By Tom Weir We had thirty very dedicated men who attended our May 12 UMM meeting. They enjoyed a terrific program in spite of the heavy rainfall that occurred during our meeting time. Fred Crawford filled in for Roy Plaisance and did a terrific job of running our meeting. Our speaker, Julius Wardley, Director of Texas Southern University Wesley Foundation, talked about his students’ 10-12 mission projects that they do each year. The students’ work is based on the scripture from Matthew 25:40. “… I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine you did for me.” He had a very interesting talk. Our next meeting will be Saturday, June 9. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. in the Downtown Fellowship Hall. We will nominate and elect our president-elect at this June meeting.
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Our speaker will be Clifton Stanley. He is an independent financial advisor and founder of The LifePay Group. His company offers financial guidance for people in their retirement years, focusing on safe and guaranteed income for life. I would like to thank the cooks and the men who set up and cleaned up for our last meeting. Some of us have been cooking, setting up, and cleaning up for the last 13 years. This dedication is really appreciated. We will see you at UMM. All men are welcome, ages 12 to 112+. UMM Humor: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to
play. “Here’s a copy of the service,” he said impatiently. “But, you’ll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances.” During the service, the minister paused and said, “Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up.” At that moment, the substitute organist played “The Star Spangled Banner.”
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FIRST EDITION | CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DOWNTOWN
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WESTCHASE | FIRST EDITION
Ripple Pool Parties A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.”
Families are invited to three pool parties this summer at the Quillian Center pools! Mark your calendars:
VBS 2012 Operation Overboard
• Friday, June 22 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) • Friday, July 13 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) • Friday, Aug. 10 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) Bring your family and friends!
• When: July 9-13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day • Where: Westchase Campus • Who: All children age 3 (by July 1) through students completing 5th Grade Join us as we dive deeper into God’s Word! Register today at fmhouston.com.
Attention VBS Volunteers! Join us on Sunday, June 24 immediately following the Worship Service (about 11:45 a.m.) for lunch, a VBS overview, and Safe Sanctuary Training. Childcare is provided by reservation. Please contact Sabitha (spanthagani@fmhouston.com) to RSVP and to reserve childcare for your child.
The JOY Ministry reaches out to children, youth and adults with special needs as well as their families. Join us for one of our JOY respites! JOY Respite Dates (All activities in Quillian Gym unless noted) • Sat., June 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stansbury Hall • Sat., Sept. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Sat., Oct. 13, 3:30-7:30 p.m. • Sat. Nov. 10, 3:30-7:30 p.m. • Sat., Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stansbury Hall JOY Camp (Monday-Thursday) July 30-Aug 2: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A Sunday school class was studying the Ten Commandments. They were ready to discuss the last one. The teacher asked if anyone could tell her what it was. Susie raised her hand, stood tall, and quoted, “Thou shall not take the covers off the neighbor’s wife.” After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.” A Sunday school teacher asked her children, as they were on the way to church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleeping.” A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5 and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.’” Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, “Ryan, you be Jesus!”
Are you on Facebook? Check out (and “like”) the Ripple Children’s Ministry page! fmhouston.com
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY | FIRST EDITION
Prayer shawl ministry offers new opportunities to serve
Fall Bazaar preparation is in full swing
As an extension of the Sewing Connection, the Prayer Shawl Ministry has celebrated its beginning with its initial recipient. Pictured at right is Queen Anderson (left), who regularly attends the Tuesday Noon Bible Study. Queen has just begun her treatment for lung cancer and has just received her prayer shawl from Susan Lowe with the hopes that it will make Queen feel wrapped, enfolded, comforted, and hugged as she undergoes some very difficult procedures. It is hoped that she will feel “uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above her troubles…” Knitters begin each shawl with prayers for the recipient and continue the prayer throughout the creation of the piece. These prayer shawls are for persons undergoing medical procedures, as a comfort after a loss or during an illness and recovery. If you are interested in being a part of a ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, contact Susan Lowe at 281-354-3013.
Join the Downtown Sewing Connection and help prepare for the Fall Bazaar. The preparations have begun, and at this point, most activities for the group are dedicated to crafts. If you want to participate, you won’t need to sew a stitch. Can you cut and paste? That is all you need to do, and you will fit right in. Our crafts are fun and simple. Join the Sewing Connection each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet this delightful group and see all the things they make for missions and their sale. Help this ministry and find a place you can serve the church and make warm and lasting friendships. Proceeds from the Bazaar go for materials to make items for missions, hospital patients and the homeless. To join the Sewing Connection, come to room LL9B at 9 a.m. Thursdays for the opportunity to serve others through this ministry. For information, call Sherrill Mason at 281-485-1049. Ladies from the Westchase Campus work on their Bazaar preparations in Stitches of Glory. They meet every Monday night from 6-8 p.m. To inquire about Stitches of Glory, call Paula Ray at 281-469-4888.
Reading Circle News
Join us for a new weekday Bible study! Beginning June 14 at 10 a.m. we will dive into this comprehensive study of the book of Acts in the New Testament. We will read Acts together and discuss ancient customs, locations of events and the meaning of words. We will also learn to connect scripture with our own lives. The NIV translation will be used for this study. We are meeting on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at 3663 Westcenter Drive, Room 108 – this is the Youth / Administration Building of First Methodist Houston, Westchase. Study books are $8. For more information or to purchase a study book, contact Marj Cujko at 713458-4723 or mcujko@fmhouston.com.
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The Reading Circle will meet Tuesday, June 19, at Holly Hall Retirement Center, 2000 Holly Hall, at 10 a.m. Co-hosts will be Mary Lou Low and Mary Beyer. JoAnn Lund will bring all materials and lead us in assembling Health Kits for the Texas Conference United Methodist Women Project. JoAnn will also bring us information on how and where the Health Kits will be distributed. We will not meet in July and August. The next meeting will be at Wesley Community Center Tuesday, Sept. 18. Look for details in the September issue of First Edition. Guests are always welcome at our meetings.
In the Circle
Church Circle News Church Circle of First Methodist Houston will meet Tuesday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. in Room LL9 Downtown. Susan Gallman, assistant leader, has an informative program planned regarding the World Thank Offering. Frances Luna will present the program. The World Thank Offering is a special offering to help the various mission projects that the United Methodist Women support. Jane Thompson, our leader, will have a short business meeting. Afterwards, our covered-dish luncheon will be served. Please bring your favorite food dish. We prepared seven big flood buckets for disaster areas at our May meeting. The buckets were filled with cleaning supplies. Ruth Ann Adams and Bonnie Chesser brought the supplies for our work session. The buckets are given free to families with disaster problems. This is one of our mission projects. Alice Elrod has a birthday on June 12. Happy birthday, Alice! July birthdays are as follows: Susan Gallman on July 7, Ofelia Umengan on July 14, Betty Boone on July 22 and Claire Evans on July 28. Happy birthday to each! Church Circle will not meet in July. Our next meeting after June 12 will be Aug. 9. Come and visit Church Circle. You will receive a blessing! Visitors are always welcome.
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FIRST EDITION | MISSIONS
Reaching Unreached People This year’s Summer of Service theme is “Reaching Unreached People.” Q: What is an unreached people group? A: There are 7,056 unreached people groups in the world, or a total 2.84 billion people. Most of these people live close to the equator in the 10/40 window. The 10/40 window includes parts of Africa, In-
dia, Asia and the Middle East. Of these 7,056 people groups, more than 2,000 of them do not have Scripture in their own language. These people are among the poorest in the world and have never even heard the name of Jesus. Q: What can we do for these unreached people? A: This summer, as we are serving on our
local projects and mission trips, we will join forces as a congregation to pray specifically for these people. We will also collect change for a year to help further the translation of the New Testament into one of the Burmese languages, with which we are ministering in Asia and with our refugee apartment ministry in west Houston.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
PRAYING FOR UNREACHED PEOPLE
LOCAL PROJECTS
Each week we will pray for unreached people groups in a different part of the world. You can “Change the World” by using your loose change to help someone have a Bible in their own language. Pick up change cans at the Mission Centers at either campus on Sunday morning.
You can also subscribe to get “Unreached People of the Day” information and prayer points by email. Visit www.unreachedoftheday. org/unreached-email.php for more information.
As always, we’re serving locally this summer in various places around the city. Agencies we serve are supported by the Missions Ministry either financially or with human power. There are several projects available. Encourage your family, friends, Sunday School class or small group to take on a project together. Registration forms are available at the Missions Centers at each campus and on the Missions webpage at fmhouston.com. By taking our love for God and turning it outward to love others, we will change the world around us. Help us reach Houston and the world with the love, grace and good news of Christ.
July 29 - August 4, 2012 Register today at Want more info about what’s happening in the Missions Ministry? • Pick up a Missions Ministry booklet from the kiosk in the Downtown Lobby or Westchasewww.pinecove.com/ Atrium. summer-camps/outback. • Check us out on Facebook - search “First Methodist Houston Missions.” • Contact the Missions Office at 832-668-1819 or kjames@fmhouston.com. 12
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Corporate Challenge benefits Quillian Center
More than 60 Westchase District businesses participated in the 15th annual Corporate Challenge -- a day of team-building, networking and fun. The lively competition includes five events: Briefcase Relay, Soccer Kick, NBA 2-ball, Dodge Ball, and the Football Toss. Event proceeds benefit the WestBottom: First Methodist Houston’s 2012 chase District Community Fund and Coporate Challenge Team (left to right): Paul Clines, Paula Rivera, Kristen Jones, Quillian Center’s Summer Camp program, which provides need-based Bette Briers, Celso Barrientos scholarships for kids to attend summer camp. The event raised more than $12,000 for Quillian’s “Put a Smile on a Child” Scholarship Fund. There are still more families in need of financial assistance. To find out how you can participate in the fundraising efforts, contact Tom Gaden at 713-458-4712.
Learn to Swim Classes Each session of Swim Lessons is held twice weekly for four weeks. Classes are 40 minutes and begin promptly each day. Both morning and evening classes are available. Students three to five years old will learn the skills needed to feel more comfortable in the water, be able to do the basic skills and then begin their learning progressions for swimming. Students age six or older have already learned the basic aquatic skills and are beginning to learn each of the six strokes. Students will progress at their own rate. • Cost: $100 per session ($90 for Quillian Members)
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Quillian Pool Hours
• Weekdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (both pools) • Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (both pools) Open swim times are offered for a daily fee of $6.50 per person, or you may purchase a 20-swim pass for $100. The daily fee for Quillian Members is $4.50.
Are you looking for a safe and fun place for your child on Friday nights? Look no further, Quillian Center is here to the rescue. Kidz Night Out is hosted twice a month just for kids. Children between ages five to 14 will engage in a fun, energetic and safe environment focused on keeping kids active. They will have the opportunity to hang out with friends, interact with a professional and fun loving staff and participate in activities that will make them want to come back for more. Cost: • $ 25 for one child • $ 45 for two children • $ 60 for three children • Dates: June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10, Sept. 7 and 21 Reservations can be made with Beverly Okosun at 713-458-4713 or bokosun@ quilliancenter.org.
Summer Adult Sports Leagues Basketball and hockey postseasons are heating up, baseball season is in full swing, and football season is just around the corner. This is a great time for sports and an even better time for you to get involved in Quillian’s Adult Sports Program. Summer seasons will be starting soon and we have many different sports to offer individuals and teams. So grab your friends, teammates, co-workers and neighbors, and we’ll see you at the fields. • June 24 – Men’s Summer Basketball $375 per team • June 11 – Men’s Summer Softball - $275 per team For more information or to register, contact Derek Devore at 713-458-4730.
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JOYS AND CONCERNS | FIRST EDITION
welcome to the family (since 4/15/12)
“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” - Acts 2:47 • Bobby Holcombe, Houston 77036 • Ikecia Austin, Houston 77079 • Kelly Kempe, Katy 77494 • Jacqueline Brown, Houston 77054 • Andrew Kincannon, Katy 77494 • Eleshia Chenier, Houston 77079 • Darren Ticer, Houston 77019 • Katrina Galvin, Richmond 77407 • Mercy Ufot, Houston 77063 • Tricia Hernandez, Houston 77089 • Ming Ya, Houston 77042
joys and concerns “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
- Romans 12:15
Baptisms:
Keyon Jonathan C. Simmons, 5/13/12; son of Kenneth Simmons and Amber Deshawn Laird Patrick Walker, 5/13/12; son of Robert and Kourtney Walker
Weddings:
Mr. Leonard Falcon Morales & Ms Zulma Suscely Morales, 3/9/12 Mr. Jimmy Sides & Ms. Juanette Winscott, 4/28/12
Deaths:
Mr. Wallace (Wally) E. Ebrecht; 4/24/12, husband of Mrs. Mary Louise Davis Ebrecht Mrs. Mildred Ragan, 4/25/12, wife of Mr. Wallace Ragan Mr. Jack Fillman, 4/29/12, husband of Mrs. Cathy Fillman
honorariums and memorials In Honor Of:
Designated Fund
Given By:
In Memory Of:
Designated Fund:
Given By:
Jan Imig Alvretta DeVillier
Margaret Ross Earl Cobb Gladys Taylor Thurman Penick Gladys Taylor Claire Mai Miller Hal O. Draper William (Bill) Ward Virginia Graham Jeanne Montague Banta Jack Fillman Mildred Ragan Mildred Ragan Jack Fillman Jack Fillman Jack Fillman Jack Fillman Jack Fillman Jack Fillman
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Children’s Ministries Woodward Fund
Adelphi Scholarship Fund Downtown Renovations Living Memorial Living Memorial Living Memorial First Choice Ministries Living Memorial First Choice Ministries Apartment Ministries Woodward Fund Downtown Renovations Living Memorial Living Memorial Downtown Renovation Downtown Renovation Downtown Renovation Downtown Renovation Downtown Renovation Downtown Renovation
Eleanor Smith Frances Luna
Mary Becker Jodie Chambers M/M Ed Wooten Norman Penick Dorothy Edwards Kay Miller M/M James Moseley Helen Nixon Fidelis Class Martha Moore Robert Stoerkel, Jr. M/M Larry Jennings M/M Jesse Luton, Jr. M/M James Pullen Frances Mayberry Roger Haynes Jerry Haynes Robert Stribling Fidelis Class
FIND US ON:
TV: Sundays live on KUBE-TV, channel 53 (Comcast) and channel 653 (Comcast HD). Dish & Direct TV subscribers will find us on channel 57. Channel 13 (KTRK) carries th e sermon portion of the service at 5 a.m., delayed by one week. Radio: KHCB-FM 105.7 on Sundays at 8 p.m. Internet: fmhouston.com Video streaming: fmhouston.com/ communications/livestreaming.aspx By phone: 832.668.1800 (DT) or 713.458.4700 (WC)
PASTOR ON CALL:
When the church offices are closed, you may dial the “Pastor on Call” and leave your name, a number where you can be reached, and a brief word about the nature of your emergency. The pastor “on call” will return your call as quickly as possible.
Pastor on Call: 832.668.1892
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you or someone you know needs prayer, fill out a prayer card at church, call the church office or submit your request through our website. Because of your support, First Methodist Houston provides Stephen Ministers, Good Neighbors, Hospital Visitation, CanCare, AIDS Care and Alzheimers Care. “First Edition” (USPS 015-624) is published monthly for $25 per year by First United Methodist Church, 1320 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002-6803. Phone 832-6681800. Periodicals Postage Paid at Houston, Texas and at additonal Mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Edition, 1320 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002-6803. Website: fmhouston.com
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