The Sunday Scoop Welcome to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church!
Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2017
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!
Sunday Schedule 1/29 9 a.m.– Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m.—Louisiana Mission Trip Informational Meeting 10 a.m.– Sunday School for Adults, Youth & Children 9:30-11:30 a.m.– Agape Time (coffee and snacks in the Fellowship Hall) 10:45 a.m.—Louisiana Mission Trip Informational Meeting 11:10 a.m.- Traditional Worship 5 p.m.—Indoor Picnic in the Family Life Center
It’s That Time of Year: Valentine Cookies! You can show love at Valentine’s Day to many in our community who you haven't even met yet by simply baking a batch of cookies to be distributed to the home bound of our congregation and to the residents of the group care facilities in town. These total about 500 of God's loved ones. (Which means over 2,000 cookies!) Please bring your cookies to the church kitchen on Sunday, Feb. 12th or on Monday morning, the 13th. NO NUTS OR PINEAPPLE PLEASE. Please mark them clearly, as there will be a caterer in the kitchen for lunch on Monday. UMW members will coordinate packaging and delivering the cookies beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13th in the gym. We would love to see you there too! The recipients will very much appreciate your thoughtfulness and love.
What’s Ahead INDOOR PICNIC TODAY, Sunday, Jan. 29th from 5-7 p.m. Family Life Center (Gym) Join your church family for a winter-time, indoor picnic this evening, Sunday, January 29, 5-7 p.m. We’ll provide the space in the church gym along with a wide variety of games and activities, and you provide your picnic dinner and all the fixings. Be sure to bring your picnic blanket or some comfy chairs, and get ready for some healthy competition with corn hole, sack races, dominoes, and more. What a great chance for church family and friends to come together for some warm fellowship and fun! Guests are welcome.
SAGER BROWN UMCOR MISSION TRIP March 26th-31st (informational meeting today, Jan. 29th in the Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:15, and again from 10:45-11:10) Contact: Judy Hutcherson (judybhutch@yahoo.com or 456-7323) The Fredericksburg UMC Missions Committee is sponsoring a mission trip to the United Methodist Committee on Relief Depot, Sager Brown, in Baldwin, Louisiana. UMCOR maintains two warehouses like Sager Brown in the U.S. They are designed to store and ship relief support to those in need. The warehouses depend on volunteers to sort and package the supplies for shipment. They also provide local programs in the community like food distribution, housing rehabilitation projects, etc. Our Missions committee is looking for eight people to take to Louisiana from March 26th-31st. The cost is $182.50 plus the cost of a background check. To learn more, come to an informational meeting today, Jan. 29th from 9:45-10:15, or 10:45-11:10, or contact Judy!
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., beginning February 1st Contact: Rick McMinn (830-370-9237 ) When asked, most of us share the death of a loved one as our experience with grief. In our hearts and souls there are many, many losses--childhood pet, best friend, spouse in divorce, family in divorce, house fire, job, beloved mentor, and so many others. We carry them in special places of honor within ourselves. We invite you to come and join our group to share with others these special memories and have them honored and celebrated by a group of fellow-travelers of life. The group starts this Wednesday, February 1,st 2017 at 5:30 p.m. here at the church. Call Rick McMinn with questions or concerns at 830-370-9237.
Noteworthy News.. -January/February’s edition of The Thread is here! Check it out right here on Issuu. The deadline for the March/April edition is March 1st. -The elementary school has children in need of mentors for about one hour a week. If you are interested, contact Linda West at 956-777-6425. -End-of-year giving statements are available to be picked up in the foyer. Thank you for your faithful generosity and support of the mission and ministries of our church!
This Week at a Glance.. Mon., Jan. 30th Tues., Jan. 31st
-Disciple Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
If two of you agree... -Wonder Workers at 8 a.m. -Prayer Shawl Ministry at 9 a.m. in the library -747 Bible Study at 10 a.m.
Wed., Feb. 1st
Prayer Technique for the Week: Praying Together
-Tree House Kids Club beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Matthew 18: 19-20 "If two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." Jesus was insistent that we find
-Pack Porch Youth beginning at 5:30 p.m.
solitude and be alone with God.
-Grief Support Group at 5:30
power, and the mind and will of
-Bell Choir at 6 p.m.
Here He is saying that there is God come to us when we pray with others.
-Chancel Choir at 7 p.m.
Praying with others can help give us focus, discernment, direction,
Thurs., Feb. 2nd
-Prayer Time in the Sanctuary at 12 p.m.
and encouragement. I would challenge you to find
-Kid’s Music Academy beginning at 3:30 p.m.
either a small group or a spiritual
-Praise Team Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.
least once a week.
-747 Bible Study at 7 p.m.
friend to pray together with at
-Pastor George
Ongoing Ministries ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays at 10 a.m. We have six adult Sunday school classes available each Sunday morning. Choose Life meets in Room 6-8, Encouragers meets in Room 7-9, Inquirers meet in the Family Room. The Family meets in Room 11, Searchers meet in Room 10, and Thee Bible Class meets in Room 2. To learn more about each class, visit the Welcome Desk, or call the church office at 997-7679.
MUSIC MINISTRY Our vibrant music ministry is under the direction of Don Doss, who leads the Chancel
Choir and Contemporary Praise Team. Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary, and Praise Team rehearses on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Our Praise Team leads contemporary worship at 9 a.m. on Sundays (sound check at 8:15), and our Chancel Choir leads the traditional service at 11:10. To get involved with these groups, contact Don Doss at don@fredumc.org, or call the church office at 997-7679. We also have a
Wesleyan Hand Bell Choir that
rehearses at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary, under the direction of Deborah Agnew. To join this joyful ministry, contact Deborah at 997-5339, or dgagnew28@gmail.com
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Contact: Debra Hadsall (financialfreedomparty@gmail.com) Many of you may have noticed the new posters in our restrooms. The women of UMW’s Semi-Circle have placed domestic violence posters in the women's restrooms of the church. Rack cards in English and Spanish are also available in the foyer. Please feel free to take some. This has been a collaboration between the circle members and the Fredericksburg Needs Council. Posters will be delivered to other churches in our area and have been given to some local non-profit organizations. Domestic violence is not only a global problem, but a local one. A phone call to the right resource can change someone's life. Contact Debra Hadsall for more information.
Sunday School for Youth and Children
We have Sunday School classes in the Children’s Wing for kids in K-5, and for youth fr contact children’s director Lisa Davis at lisa@fredumc.org, or youth Director Joel Griff
TREE HOUSE KIDS’ CLUB Wednesdays after school beginning January 18th Contact: Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org) Cost: None Kids k-5 are invited to Treehouse Kids’ club 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! 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.
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). And don't forget youth are invited for Sunday school every week at 10 a.m. For more information about any of our youth events, contact Joel Griffin at joel@fredumc.org
rom 6th-12th grade, as well as a nursery for kids 4 and under. For more information, fin at joel@fredumc.org
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Some Quick Details. . We are located at 1800 N. Llano Street, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624. Our regular Sunday Schedule is contemporary worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school for adults, children and youth at 10 a.m., and traditional worship at 11:10 a.m. Our regular office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch. You can reach the office at 997-7679.