Fall/Winter 2016 Sunday Scoop

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Fall/Winter 2016

Your complete guide to Mission and Ministry at FUMC

The Sunday

Scoop is your one-stop-shop for learning about

mission and ministry here at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church! We want to keep you connected to upcoming events, ongoing activities and ministry opportunities in our home. We want you to know that whoever you are, you are welcome here, and we invite you to

make this place your home!

Blessings upon you, and thank you for honoring us by being with us this day. Know that you are always welcome in this place. We hope that we can be a home for you, a safe place to be loved, encouraged and nurtured as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

WELCOME HOME

Here are Fredericksburg United Methodist Church our emphasis is on meaningful, spirit-filled worship, spiritual growth and learning in order to be faithful disciples, outreach and mission for the transformation of the world, and supportive Christian friendship.

We invite you to come and

make this place your home, to be a part of

the growing, exciting, vibrant church here in the heart of the Hill Country. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours in Christ, George Lumpkin, Senior Pastor

MISSION & VISION To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

To become a vibrant, growing community of disciples, diverse in age, culture and giftedness, passionately committed to love each other and serve the world in the name of Christ.

GET IN TOUCH WITH US 1800 N. Llano, Fredericksburg TX, 78624 Regular office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.—5 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) Office Phone: 830-997-7679 Online at fredumc.org Senior Pastor—Rev. George Lumpkin (glumpkin59@gmail.com) Associate Pastor—Rev. Sid Spiller (sid@fredumc.org) Office Manager—Linda Klein (linda@fredumc.org) Director of Finances—Selena Hendrix (selena@fredumc.org) Director of Music Ministries—Don Doss (don@fredumc.org) Director of Youth Ministries—Joel Griffin (joel@fredumc.org) Director of Children’s Ministries—Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org) Director of Media Ministries—Kenneth Vaughan (notagadget@gmail.com) Director of Communications—Tricia Small (tricia@fredumc.org) Organist—Judy Hickerson Custodian—Florie Hernandez RN Wesley Nurse—Tammy Amerson-Wilson (TAmerson-Wilson@mhm.org)

Sunday Schedule 9 A.M.—CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP This service is very informal and relaxed. It is not unusual to find people wearing jeans and t -shirts in worship, and even shorts. The music is led by our praise team of guitars, drums, bass, keyboard and several vocalists, multimedia and video are used extensively.

10 A.M.—SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday school is offered for children, youth and adults. See individual class descriptions to find the best fit for you and your family!

11:10 A.M.—TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Our traditional worship service tends to be more formal (at least compared to our contemporary service), but still relaxed. The pastors wear robes and everything from suits, ties, and dresses to jeans and casual clothes can be seen in our traditional worship services. The music is led by our chancel choir and piano or organ. The chancel choir often provides special music during the service.

Multimedia is used to project all the words to the hymns, prayers, and liturgies onto a screen.

Additional Info..

Coffee and snacks are

available in the Fellowship Hall during our “Agape Hour” from about 9:30-11:30 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome in worship, but there is a cry room at the back of the sanctuary, and a nursery for children 4 and under in the children’s wing.

Adult Education 747 BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

Contact: Pastor Sid (sid@fredumc.org) Cost: None Pastor Sid is leading this 40-week bible study covering all 66 books of the Bible. This study will take a “from 35,000 feet” look at each book and how they are all connected. If you’ve never read the bible, read it a few times, or if you are a biblical scholar, you will be blessed by this study!

To Join this Bible Study, please get in touch with Pastor Sid.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Pastor George (glumpkin59@hotmail.com) Cost: None Beginning with a “Come and See” Introductory Meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., George and Brenda Lumpkin will lead Disciple Bible Study. Disciple is a 34 week journey through the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation. Though Disciple does not cover every book or verse in the Bible, it does explore all the major themes. Participants will find this study extremely formative, if not lifechanging. This study focuses on not just becoming a learner, but even more on going deeper as a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. So, are you ready for an amazing journey? Please prayerfully consider this opportunity.

To join this Bible Study, please get in touch with Pastor George.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 10 Contact: Sharon Massey (830-456-3697) Cost: None This study runs each Tuesday through November 15th, and is an in-depth study of the freedom found in Christ, based on the book of Isaiah. Participants will identify five primary benefits of Christian life and how to develop a lifestyle of obedience that leads to true freedom! Register at the Welcome Desk.

Register by calling the church office, or getting in touch with Sharon Massey.

Sunday School Classes CHOOSE LIFE 10-11 a.m. in Room 6-8 This class teaches Bible-focused lessons that encourages class participation. A broad spectrum of theological backgrounds is its strength. It is devoted to an in-depth Bible study that seeks an understanding of the people and historical settings of biblical periods. The class is mission minded and supports six foreign missionaries in addition to local organizations. The class is a praying, caring, and supporting fellowship of believers.

SEARCHERS 10-11 a.m. in Room 10 We welcome, all folks of an inquiring mind. Our class is driven by topical lessons using a discussion format. Led by Martha Foster and Deborah Agnew, this group averages around 15. Personal growth and individual expressions of faith are important to its members.

ENCOURAGERS 10-11 a.m. in Room 7-9 The Encouragers Sunday School Class is an adult Christian fellowship. Our class is a roundtable discussion style class led by Dr. Jerry Bane. Discussion topics are centered around bible study, but lead to practical applications for living a Christian lifestyle in today’s social environment. In addition to the lively Sunday discussions, our class meets quarterly for a pot luck lunch. Small groups within the class sometimes meet for more in-depth bible study, or maybe a car rally to enjoy a ride to a destination restaurant, or meeting for coffee at a local the venue. The class is full of active adults who participate fully in the life of our Church. All adults are welcome to came and experience the warm Christian fellowship found in the Encouragers Sunday School Class.

THE FAMILY 10:15-11:05 a.m. in Room 11 Our newest class is a mixed age group of singles, couples, parents, single parents, and grandparents ages 20 to 70+. Bring your Bible or Bible app. All are welcomed! Facilitated by Elliot Davis. We meet later because we have members in the Praise Band and parents like to check on their young children and pick up snacks from Agape time before we meet.

INQUIRERS 10-11 a.m. in the Family Room As our name suggests, the Inquirers class is a relatively new, small group of adult believers who are interested in learning more about our personal, spiritual relationship with God. We are also interested in determining how we can best be God’s hands on earth in furthering both His wishes for social justice as well as how to be responsible caretakers for all of His creation. In pursuit of these goals, our Sunday School class is guided by God’s unconditional love for each of us as we exercise mutual respect for each of our members’ views, no matter how varied they might be.

THEE BIBLE CLASS 10-11 a.m. in Room 2 Thee Bible Class provides an opportunity for an in-depth reading of the Bible followed by small group discussion. We are a mixed group of all ages and welcome different perspectives.

Youth and Children BACK PORCH YOUTH MINISTRY Back Porch Night, Every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m., Back Porch Contact: Joel Griffin (joel@fredumc.org) Cost: None Middle school youth starts at 5:30 p.m., and high school youth starts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the youth room (back porch). All youth who want to have their lives changed by the love of God are welcome for food, games, worship, fellowship and bible study! For more information about any of our youth events, contact Joel Griffin at joel@fredumc.org

TREE HOUSE KIDS’ CLUB Wednesdays after school Contact: Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org) Cost: None Our Wednesday after school program, now called Treehouse Kids' Club, kicks off the Fall semester on September 14th! Kids k-5 are invited each week for a fun afternoon of discovering the Truth of God's word. Transportation from school is provided, along with an after school snack. Contact Lisa for more information about the program or to get involved as a volunteer at lisa@fredumc.org or 997-7679. Registration packets are available in the church office.

NEW DAY KMA Thursdays after school Contact: Don Doss (don@fredumc.org or 997-7679) Cost: General music education free, contact Don for special instrument instruction tuition Our Kid’s Music Academy is now on THURSDAYS! That means we’re offering a whole afternoon of music instruction for kiddos in our community! Beginning with basic rhythm, movement and singing, children are taught the fundamentals of note reading and music theory. Classes include singing, ringing hand chimes and bells, learning to play the recorder, movements to rhythm sticks, xylophones, glockenspiels, drums, and a variety of rhythm instruments. To register your child, or to get involved as a volunteer, get in touch with our Music Minister, Don Doss! Registration packets are available in the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10-11 a.m. in the Children’s Wing Contact: Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org or 997-7679), or Joel Griffin (joel@fredumc.org) We have Sunday School classes in the Children’s Wing for kids in K-5, and for youth from 6th-12th grade, as well as a nursery for kids 4 and under. For more information, or to get involved as a volunteer, contact children’s director Lisa Davis at lisa@fredumc.org, or youth Director Joel Griffin at joel@fredumc.org

Ministry Opportunities CHURCH PRAYER DAY We invite you to join Pastor George in the Sanctuary each Thursday at noon for prayer and communion. It is very informal, just come as you are and join with us in prayer for the nation, the community, our church and each other.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN We invite women of any age, interest, or character flaw to join the United Methodist Women. Participation in the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Unit of United Methodist Women gives all of us an opportunity for growth in our individual spiritual experiences, and also builds friendships that enhance each of our lives. And it is an opportunity to give of our individual spiritual gifts while receiving invaluable insight and gifts from others of different ages and strengths. Mission is our program. We take seriously the command from Jesus to “Feed my sheep.” United Methodist Women hear the cries of women, children and youth and constantly look for ways in which we can support them. Through the global ministries of the church, UMW programs help people become as great as they can be. For more information contact Leta Ann Metzger at 997-4640 or letaannm@gmail.com

CHANCEL CHOIR Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Contact: Don Doss (don@fredumc.org) The Chancel Choir is open to all people, regardless of musical prowess, church membership or denominational orientation. Come and visit us at our 7:00 Wednesday evening rehearsal (6:00 during the summer) and we will greet you with a big smile!

Each member is expected to sing with us at the 11:10 Sunday morning time and regularly attend our Wednesday night rehearsal. We gather together in the choir rehearsal room at 10:30 a.m. to rehearse.

PRAISE TEAM Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 8:15 a.m.

Contact: Don Doss (don@fredumc.org) The Praise Team of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church is one of the oldest contemporary praise groups in Fredericksburg. The group incorporates vocalists and instrumentalists as well as sound engineers and media operators and is always on the lookout for new and fresh faces and talents to continue to upgrade and keep the ‘contemporary’ contemporary! Anyone is welcome to join us for a rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the Sanctuary.

HANDBELLS Our Wesleyan Hand Bell Choir rehearses at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary, under the direction of Deborah Agnew. They play during morning worship services on special occasions. To join this joyful ministry, contact Deborah at 997-5339, or dgagnew28@gmail.com

MEDIA MINISTRIES We use some innovative technology in worship, and our media staff is always on the lookout for support volunteers. No experience needed, we will provide all the necessary training! To become part of our media team, contact Tricia Small at tricia@fredumc.org, or Don Doss at don@fredumc.org

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED We have several other ministry areas and volunteer opportunities that come up throughout the year, so check our weekly communication for the most recent ways to get plugged in. Don’t hesitate to call the church office, tell us about yourself and your areas of interest and find out about some places that are just right for you! We are also always open to suggestions for new outreach ministries, bible studies, small groups, etc. We want to empower you to carry out our mission of creating new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

STAY CONNECTED We send our weekly Sunday Scoop right to your inbox every Thursday! If you would like to subscribe to the Sunday Scoop, contact our communications director Tricia Small at tricia@fredumc.org. To get more in-depth information about how God is working here at FUMC, check out The Thread, which will also get emailed right to you every other month. You can subscribe with Tricia at tricia@fredumc.org.

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