JANUARY 2016 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT
A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
Another new year is upon us. 2016 brings two very significant events, which could have a great impact upon our future as a church and as a nation. The General Conference of The United Methodist Church will meet in April in Portland, Oregon. This is the meeting of delegates representing our denomination from all over the world, which meets every four years. They will be considering significant issues and making decisions about the future direction of our church. And we are all aware that 2016 also brings the Presidential election in our nation, which comes every four years. On November 8th we will be faced with making the decision about who to vote for to lead our country in these troubled times.
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Standing: Shelley Alexander, Ann Blackshire, Lillian McBride, Ellen McCoy, Alice Rogers, Mary Lou Prince, Eva Rathmann, Mariellen Tucker, Elsa Lacey Seated: Dot Spence, Alice Lofton, Elizabeth McCarty, Libby Heintz
Despite a stormy day a group of ladies gathered for lunch in Aldersgate Hall on November 17. Organizer, Libby Heintz dedicated the lunch to Lois Ramey, who lead the group for many years, and to Nancy Head, a long-time member who recently passed away. Rev. Don Meador gave the blessing. Though the ladies took the month off from book discussion, they enjoyed visiting with each other. Libby distributed a list of books the group will read during the first six months of 2016. Everyone is invited to attend the next meeting at noon in Aldersgate Hall.
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB 2016
Because these two events could have such historic consequences for our church and our nation, I am convinced we must commit ourselves to prayer. Let us resolve to lift these two events in prayer every day. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will move mightily among the delegates to General Conference to bring resolutions to conflicts that have divided the church for many years and restore the once great strength of the Methodist movement. And let us pray that the Holy Spirit will lead all Americans in making the right choice of a new leader for our nation on November 8th, 2016 and restore our nation’s strength as “one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all. “
January 19
Half Broke Horses by Lynda Jeanette Wall
February 16
Orphan Train by Christine B. Klein
March 15
The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman
Let us resolve to be a people of faithful, fervent prayer throughout this New Year. Spend some time each day in prayer lifting these two concerns. Let us pray that God will unite us in spirit and that God’s peace will descend upon us.
April 19
Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
Your friend,
May 17
Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale by Linda Rutledge
June 21
Missy’s Murder by Karen Kingsbury
Don
JANUARY 2016 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Happy New Year! (no Senior Exercise)
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4 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Gathering Place (AG) RSVP for Prime Timers by noon
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5 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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12 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
3:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearsal (MS)
19 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
February 1
3:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearsal (MS)
26 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 3:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearsal (MS) 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
Location/Legend:
SATURDAY
8 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG) 13
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15 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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20 1:30 p.m. OK Quilters (AG)
21 2:00 p.m. Senior Adult Ministry Planning Meeting (JL)
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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10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AG)
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3:30 p.m. Goldenaires rehearsal (MS)
11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (Another Broken Egg)
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6 11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
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3 11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
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2:30 – 5:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Movies (MS)
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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
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COMING EVENTS THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, January 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 “New Beginnings.” For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875. PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, January 6 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Our speaker will be Laura Wilkinson, American diver and Olympic gold medalist. Reservations are due by noon on Monday, January 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, January 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, January 12 Join us at 11:00 a.m. at Another Broken Egg in Portofino Shopping Center. Reservations are due by Monday, January 11. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING Thursday, January 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, January 29 Come see the movie, Billy, a story of the early years of Billy Graham, playing on the big screen. Meet in the large choir rehearsal room at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 26 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
50+ YEARS OF MARRIAGE If you and your spouse have celebrated 50 or more years of marriage, please contact the Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935 or seniors@twumc.org with your names and wedding date.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES GOLDENAIRES CHOIR The Goldenaires rehearse each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 4:30 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, January 13 at 10:00 a.m., in the Infant Care Room at the church. We will be studying the book I Love Getting Older But I’ll Never Grow Old by J. Ellsworth Kalas. 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, January 19. We will discuss Half Broke Horses by Lynda Jeanette Wall. Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. OK QUILTERS Join us at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20 in Aldersgate Hall to work on quilts and other projects for shut-ins. For more information, contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935.
SUPPORT MINISTRIES 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. SHEPHERD CARE 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 new lambs are always welcome. For more information, contact Karen Freeman at 858.204.0011. COMPUTER SUPPORT MINISTRY 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.
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HONKY TONK SENIOR ADULT ANGELS DAY TRIP GAME NIGHT Following dinner at the Downtown Aquarium, 50 members of the Senior Adult Ministry enjoyed a musical performance of Honky Tonk Angels at the Stages Repertory Theatre.
Harold & Mary Kerr, Marilyn & Terry Lashbrook
Senior Adults gather one Friday a month for food, games and fellowship. Please join us on Friday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall for our next Game Night.
Ron & Linda Curington, Liz Broomfield
Gladys Smallwood & Suellen Davis
Ferol Johnson & Jacquie Weidemeyer
Virginia Cray & Dixie Jackson
Barbara Coons & Beryl Yakim
Bill & Barbara Scott, Susie & Chuck Davis, Barbara & Richard Fulmer
Wayne Freeman
Gin Meinhardt & Mary Lou Prince
Visit thewoodlandsumc.org for information about these and other church events.