APRIL 2016 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT
A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
A CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS IN THE MINISTRY Join us to honor Rev. Don Meador and celebrate his 50 years of service as a minister. Please do not bring gifts. Hosted by the Meador family and the Senior Adult Ministry of The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Sunday, April 24 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Wesley Hall
THE GATHERING PLACE DESSERTS Nedra and Jerry Brandt bring desserts to The Gathering Place each month. In February, the couple delighted the group with red velvet Valentine cupcakes. The Gathering Place meets the first Monday of each month in Aldersgate Hall and is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers are always welcome. For more information or to get involved, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935 or seniors@twumc.org.
I have had the honor and privilege of being a minister of the Gospel for many years. During these years I have officiated at many funerals or memorial services and I have grieved with many different kinds of families and individuals who have lost loved ones as a result of many different circumstances. And therefore I have also observed many different kinds of responses to the reality of death. There is a great difference in the response of those who know Christ as a living Lord who has opened the door to heaven and those who do not. The difference is HOPE. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Thessalonians, Chapter 4:13 writes, “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. Encourage one another with these words.” You will read these words near the time we celebrate Easter, the day of resurrection, the most important day in the Christian year. Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who proclaimed that “those who believe in me shall never die,” we are the people of HOPE. We are the Easter people. Yes, we grieve when we lose loved ones. But we do not grieve as those who have no hope. After all, we are the Easter people! We are the people of HOPE! We are the followers of the One who said, “I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Because I live you shall live also.” Let us follow the advice of Paul and encourage one another with these words. Your friend,
APRIL 2016 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 8:30 a.m. Goldenaires perform (RC)
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4 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Gathering Place (AG) Please rsvp for Prime Timers by noon today
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5 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS) 12 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (Herrera’s Mexican)
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6 11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
19 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
8 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG)
10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
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12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AG)
2:00 p.m. SAM Planning Meeting (GC)
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9 7:00 p.m. Vow-renewal Ceremony for those married 50+ years (Main Sanctuary)
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15 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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22 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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29 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS) 24 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Rev. Don Meador’s 50 Years in the Ministry Celebration (WH)
Location/Legend:
25 Goldenaires Perform 9:30 a.m. – Park Manor in Conroe 11:00 a.m. – Carriage Inn in Conroe 12:00 p.m. – lunch at Red Phoenix
26 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 2:00 p.m. Goldenaires Perform Regent Care Center
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2:30 – 5:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Movies (MS)
Loft – Craft Circle Rm. JL – Jones Library MS - Music Suite WH – Wesley Hall DC – Dunnam Conference Rm. AG – Aldersgate Hall RC - Robb Chapel GC – Gallaway Conference Room IC – Infant Care Room
UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES
THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, April 4 The Gathering Place is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers arrive at Aldersgate Hall at 8:45 a.m. and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Spring Has Sprung.” For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875.
PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, April 6 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. James M.T. Morrison, FBI Senior Computer Scientist, will speak about scams, fraud, and car theft. Reservations are due by noon on Monday, April 4, to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, April 8 Join us from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall for a night of fun, fellowship, games and light refreshments. Games include Mexican train, bridge, hand and foot, and Rummikube. $1 per person. For more information, contact Wilda and Jim Brunson at 281.376.7649. Please bring a snack. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, April 12 Join us at Herrera’s Mexican Restaurant, 9420 College Park Drive, at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are due by Monday, April 11. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING Thursday, April 21 Please join us as we make plans for upcoming Senior Adult programs, day trips, studies and other special events at our next meeting in Jones Library at 2:00 p.m. All seniors are welcome to attend. For more information contact Gay Lindner at 936.321.9160. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, April 29 Come see the movie, Oh God, playing on the big screen. Meet in the Music Suite at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 26 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
ELDERRIDE
Contact Ken and Linda Keith at 936.271.3810 if you need a ride to a medical appointment. Please call at least 48 hours in advance.
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR The Goldenaires rehearse each Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is a group of folks who like singing together and providing music for various functions such as Prime Timers, funerals and visits to senior facilities. There is no need to audition. For more information, or to get involved, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053. MEN’S BOOK STUDY Join us for a men’s book study, which will meet on Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m., in the Infant Care Room at the church. We will be studying the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy, former professional football player and head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts. Contact Judith or Frank Wilson at 936.273.2597 for more information. SENIOR EXERCISE Join us to exercise Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall. This is a muscle toning workout featuring strength training and some stretching using hand weights, tubes and chairs. Lite body sculpting is an unintimidating, less strenuous class with modifications for any fitness level. Segments include warm-up, strength, stretching and cooldown. There is no charge. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. For more information please contact Jackie Martini at 281.451.3844. PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Bring a brown bag to lunch in Aldersgate Hall at noon on Tuesday, April 19. We will discuss Left Neglected by Lisa Genova. Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information.
COMPUTER SUPPORT
The Computer Support Ministry has helped over twenty people since it was established a year ago by Jerry Barney, a member of The Woodlands United Methodist Church. If you need computer assistance please call Jerry at 281.826.3232 (home) or 915.373.3707 (cell). There is no charge.
SHEPHERD CARE GIFTS Betty Patton recently made lovely Valentine flower arrangements for our Shepherds to take to their Lambs. Shepherd Care is our ministry of friendship for our members who are in local nursing homes, senior adult residences and private residences. New Shepherds and Lambs are always welcome. For more information, contact Karen Freeman at 858.204.0011.
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HOSPITALVISITATION & PRAYER VOW-RENEWAL CEREMONY FOR THOSE MARRIED 50+ YEARS SATURDAY, APRIL 9 7:00 P.M. | MAIN SANCTUARY The students of The Woodlands UMC will honor those couples who have been married more than 50 years. The ceremony will be held in the Main Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following in Wesley Hall. Family and friends are more than welcome to share in this special evening. For more information, contact Michael Dale at 281.297.5937 or mdale@twumc.org.
Congregational care is a priority for our pastors, leaders and congregation. Care may come in the form of a visit while you are in the hospital, at home while you are caring for a loved one, or a phone call to let you know we are thinking of you. If you or someone you know is hospitalized locally or at the Texas Medical Center, please call Caring Ministries at 281.297.5977 or 281.297.5953 and we will schedule Pastoral visitation and communication.
UNINTENDED TWINS Joyce Nesmith and Sally Holtin unintentionally wore the same jacket to Prime Timers. Join us at our next Prime Timers luncheon on Wednesday, April 6 at 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall. More information can be found on page 3.
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