NOVEMBER 2016 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
PERSPECTIVES TAILGATE PARTY The SpiritWind Band
The Perspectives Sunday School Class recently held its fall class social. The theme was football/tailgating and over eighty class members attended. Live gospel music was provided by The SpiritWind Band led by David McKenery, the church’s former organist. In keeping with the football theme, class members wore their favorite jerseys and sang their college fight songs. Everyone enjoyed a team building program where groups matched schools with the names of their football teams. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall.
Mary Kerr is one of our resident poets. She is very talented with her pen. I think this little poem is fitting for the season of thanksgiving. After all, Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks. And a wonderful way to “give thanks” is to “give” to others out of gratitude for what God has given us. So, if you can, bring some food to Prime Timers, or leave it by your car during church on the third Sunday for the Boy Scouts to collect. You will be blessed because you are a blessing for others. Happy Thanksgiving! Your friend,
FOOD FOR INTERFAITH
Chuck Abernathy, Lowell Anderson, Fred Kappel, Mickey Nelson, Marilyn and Dale Clinton, Bill Nelson, Judy Chandler, Diane and Jerry Edwards
Geri Miller, Martha and Robert Taylor, Mike Schwendeman, Ken Keith, Ken and Annette Hall, Linda Keith, Mary Schwendeman, Pam Pollard, Pat and Peter Eckdahl
Judy Powell, Giny Gonzalez, Rick Kimpel Members of The Woodlands UMC choir
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB
Peggy’s Book Club met on Tuesday, September 20 to discuss the book, Come to the Garden, by The Woodlands UMC member Jennifer Wilder Morgan. Jennifer was kind enough to attend the meeting to share in the discussion of her book. The last 2016 meeting of Peggy’s Book Club will be on November 16 when the group will discuss, The Nightingale, by Kristen Hannah.
BACK ROW: Dutch Swearingen, Claudette Beaird, Judi Bonds, Mary Lou Prince, Alice Rogers, Mariellen Tucker, Elsa Lacey and Marilyn Paterson FRONT ROW: Libby Heintz, author Jennifer Wilder, Alice Lofton and Lillian McBride
There are people out there Not as lucky as we, And a Thanksgiving dinner They’re not going to see ‘Less somebody helps them And that could be us So here’s how to do it With so little fuss When you’re out buying groceries And done at the store, Just add to your basket A little bit more. Then when you get home Leave those more in the car ‘Cause if you’re like me, You’ll forget where they are. Then November for Prime Time You’ll bring what you got, Or go back to your car If you find you forgot. It makes you feel good When you show that you care And someone will thank you, That someone out there.
— Mary Kerr
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
11:15 a.m. lunch Prime Timers (WH)
2:00 p.m. Branson Trip Documentation Meeting (AH)
2
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearse (MS) 6 8:30 a.m. Goldenaires Perform (RC)
7 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Gathering Place (AG)
Branson trip departs
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8 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (Windy City Grill & Pizza)
9 10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
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15 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearse (MS) 27
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29 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) Goldenaires Perform:
10:00 a.m. | Park Manor (C) 11:00 a.m. | Carriage Inn Noon | lunch at Red Phoenix
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SATURDAY
5
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 9:00 a.m. bus departs Houston International Quilt Festival
10 9:15 a.m. Goldenaires Perform at Interfaith Patriotic breakfast (Community Center)
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11 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG)
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18 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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Noon Shepherd Care Luncheon (JL)
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearse (MS)
22 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
FRIDAY
Branson trip returns
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearse (MS)
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AP)
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23 10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
Happy Thanksgiving!
(church offices closed)
(church offices closed)
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December 1
December 2 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
December 3
Please RSVP for Prime Timers by noon today.
LOCATION/LEGEND: Loft – Craft Circle Room JL – Jones Library MS – Music Suite W H – Wesley Hall GC – Gallaway Conference Room DC – Dunnam Conference Room RC – Robb Chapel AG – Aldersgate Hall AH – Asbury Hall AP – Allen Parlor IC – Infant Care Room
UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, November 2 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Our speaker will be David Martin who is a Texas historian. Reservations are due by noon on October 28 to Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. We will be collecting nonperishable food or cash for the Interfaith Food Pantry. BRANSON TRIP DOCUMENTATION MEETING Thursday, November 3 If you plan to travel to Branson, November 7 – 10, please join us in Asbury Hall at 2:00 p.m. for a documentation meeting.
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL DAY TRIP Friday, November 4 Back by popular demand, we have chartered a bus to take us to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston to attend the quilt festival. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and leave the convention center at 4:00 p.m. to return to the church. The cost is $28 per person which includes the cost of transportation and the admission ticket. Checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC. For more information, contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.387.3726. THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, November 7 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 “Let’s Give Thanks for our Veterans.” For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875. TRIP TO BRANSON, MISSOURI Monday, November 7 – Thursday, November 10 Contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726 for more information. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, November 8 Join us at 11:00 a.m. at Windy City Grill and Pizza, located at 1500 Research Forest Drive Suite 10. Reservations are due by Monday, November 7. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, November 11 Join us from 6:00 – 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 Jerry and Lil Whitehouse at 225.937.4893. Everyone is invited! Please bring a snack.
SHEPHERD CARE
Betty Patton has been busy again making lovely fall flower arrangements for the Lambs. Shepherd Care is our ministry of friendship for our members who are in local nursing home, senior adult residences and private residences. If you or someone you know could use a friendly visit from the church, please contact Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935 or seniors@twumc.org.
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Music Suite The Goldenaires rehearse each week. 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. SENIOR EXERCISE Tuesdays and 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 warmup, 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 9 & 23 | 10:00 a.m. in the Infant Care Room Join us for a men’s book study/Bible study, which meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. We are studying the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy. Contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232 fo for more information. PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, November 15 | Noon in Allen Parlor Bring a brown bag for lunch, we will discuss the book The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information. SHEPHERD CARE LUNCHEON Thursday, November 17 | Noon in Jones Library Join us for our annual Shepherd Care luncheon in Jones Library. Our speaker will be Dr. Ed Robb, Senior Pastor at The Woodlands UMC. Please RSVP to seniors@twumc.org or 281.297.5935 no later than noon on Monday, November 14.
A LOOK INTO NEXT MONTH
Friendship Class Christmas Party Friday, December 2 | 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall Good News Class Christmas Party Saturday, December 3 | 6:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall Perspectives Class Christmas Party Saturday, December 3 | 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall Goldenaires Christmas Party Thursday, December 15 | 4:30 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall
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.
The Woodlands United Methodist Church 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281.297.5900 thewoodlandsumc.org
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SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT
Senior Adult Game Night is held on the second Friday of each month. Join us on November 11 in Aldersgate Hall at 6:00 p.m. More information about Senior Adult Game Night can be found on page 3.
Fay Pevey
Gin Meinhardt & Alice Rogers
Beryl Yakim & Lavern Hopper
Jerry Armstrong
Brenda McClendon
Ken & Katy Ricks
Visit thewoodlandsumc.org for information about these and other church events.