NOVEMBER 2017 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS Brenda McClendon, Virginia Cray and Helen Burgdorf
September 10 – 16, 50 members of the Senior Adult Ministry vacationed in Cape Cod & the Islands. Stops included Hyannis, Plymouth and Sandwich. We took a ferry ride over to Nantucket Island and enjoyed a Boston City Tour, as well as, a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and Newport, RI. God blessed us with wonderful weather for the entire trip.
Scott Bucker with best girl, Virginia Cray
Al Carl and Barbara Borcherding
We may not be Lutherans but we are Protestants. Therefore it is appropriate that we celebrate Martin Luther and the reformation that took place 500 years ago under his leading. It came to be known as the Protestant Reformation. It was in the year 1517. Luther, an Augustinian Monk in the Roman Catholic Church, was a serious Bible student. As a result of his studies he felt the church had drifted away from basic Biblical teachings. Therefore, he developed 95 points he wanted to debate with church officials. To make a very long story very short, this led eventually to his excommunication from the church, many years of controversy and strife, and the division of the church. It is interesting to note, as we study church history, that whenever the church strays from it’s basic foundational teachings and focuses more on power and wealth and authority, God raises up an individual to guide it back to the right pathway. John Wesley, leader of the Methodist revival in England in the 18th century was such a person. And Martin Luther, early in the 16th century, leader of the Protestant Reformation, was also such a person. Each year, at the end of October, we pause to remember the Reformation. It brought new life to a church that was drifting spiritually and was crippled by corruption. The church is always in need of renewal and reformation. So, let us give thanks for those great reformers who, following the leading of the Holy Spirit, have brought new life to the church. And let us pray that God would hasten the day when all fellow believers will be able to express unity in Christ. Your friend,
The group at Martha’s Vineyard
Marianne Ed and Donna Neumann
Cape Cod Trip photos continued from page 1
Roger and Lilian Macauley
Ferol Johnson
Marilyn Stinson and Margaret Sambrooks
Barbara Kaepernik and Marti Meerschiedt
Martha Taylor
DebbieMitchellandBrendaMcClendon
CARING MINISTRY
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
Find help and hope as you navigate Thanksgiving and Christmas following the passing of a loved one. Monday, November 13 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Aldersgate Hall Refreshments provided
Staci Brady, John Hull and Sherry Lewallen
PRIME TIMERS
Dr. John Hull, Pastor of Missions, spoke to the October Prime Timers group about the church’s response to Hurricane Harvey. He, Staci Brady, International Missions Assistant, and Sherry Lewallen, Local Missions Coordinator, answered questions. Music prior to the luncheon was provided by Charlie Lindahl. Dr. Mark Lewis gave the prayer and Mary Kerr gave a wonderful devotional. The group celebrated Helen Burgdorf’s birthday with two birthday cakes.
Charlie Lindahl, Glenna Wandling, Eloise Lindahl
Helen Burgdorf
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UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, November 1 | 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Missionary, Jennifer Hoines, will be our speaker. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, October 27 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. We will be collecting non-perishable food and cash for the Interfaith Food Pantry. TRIP TO THE
INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL Friday, November 3 Leave the church at 9:00 a.m. Return about 4:00 p.m.
We will take a bus to the Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 713.822.5728. THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, November 6 | 10:00 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall The Gathering Place is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. Volunteers arrive at 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall and our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Thanksgiving.” For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.
LUNCH BUNCH
Tuesday, November 7 11:00 a.m. at Pallotta’s Italian Grill Lunch Bunch meets on the first Tuesday of each month that follows Prime Timers. Each month we meet at a different restaurant for good conversation and Christian fellowship. All senior adults are welcomed to attend!
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite The Goldenaires, our senior adult choir, is the perfect way for you to spread joy through singing. This group is open to those 55 and older and is directed by Stephen Jones, The Woodlands UMC’s Music Associate and Organist. Performances include providing beautiful anthems once a month for the 8:30 a.m. worship service in Robb Chapel and singing at community events for Interfaith, The Gathering Place, and area nursing homes. We would love to have you join us! No audition is required. For more information, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053. SENIOR FITNESS Tuesdays & Fridays | 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Join us up to twice a week for a muscle toning workout for men and women 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 cool-down. There is no charge. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. For more information please contact Jackie Martini at 281.451.3844. MEN’S BOOK STUDY Wednesdays, November 8 | 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room Join us for a men’s book study/Bible study, which meets twice a month. We have begun a new book, studying Rob Renfroe’s A Way Through The Wilderness. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.323 for more information. Please note: the group will only meet once in November. SINGLE LIFE WIDOWS FIELD TRIP Friday, November 10 Join us as we take a trip to the Nutcracker Market at NRG Center in Houston. For more information contact Terry Loughridge at 281.297.5932 or tloughridge@twumc.org.
This month, please join us at 11:00 a.m. at Pallotta’s Italian Grill, 27606 I-45N (on the east side of I-45, across from The Woodlands Mall.) Reservations are due by Monday, November 6. For more information, contact Dolly Loftiss at 210.844.2062. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, November 10 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Join us 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 Ann and Jerry Armstrong at 281.419.2666 or Jerry and Lil Whitehouse at 225.937.4893. Everyone is invited! Please bring a snack.
The Single Life Widows group recently met at Forest Cafe.
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, November 21 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book One Man’s Christmas by Leon Hale. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. Everyone is welcome – men and women!
THANKSGIVING DAY IS NOVEMBER 23 Church offices will be closed November 23 and 24.
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NOVEMBER 2017
1 Wed | Prime Timers 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall 3 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Quilt Show 9:00 a.m. bus leaves the church 6 Mon | The Gathering Place 8:45 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 7 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. at Pallotta’s Italian Grill Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite 8 Wed | Men’s Book Study 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room 9 Thur | Goldenaires Perform at Interfaith Veteran’s Day Concert 10 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Single Life Widows Nutcracker Market Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall 11 Sat | Veteran’s Day 14 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite 20 Fri | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall 21 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Peggy’s Book Club Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Allen Parlor Goldenaires Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite 23 Thur | Thanksgiving Church offices closed 24 Fri | Church offices closed 31 Tue | Senior Fitness 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall Goldenaires Perform 10:30 a.m. at Woodlands Healthcare 23 Thur | Goldenaires Perform 10:00 a.m. at Park Manor – Conroe 11:00 a.m. at Carriage Inn – Conroe Noon at a luncheon (location TBD)
A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH THE GATHERING PLACE
Monday, December 4 in Aldersgate Hall Volunteers arrive at 8:45 a.m. Our guests arrive at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Merry Christmas.” For more information, contact Chuck and Jean Abernathy at 936.449.6450.
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 6 11:15 a.m. in Wesley Hall The Goldenaires will perform at our December luncheon. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, December 1 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC.
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