JUNE 2022 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS METHODIST CHURCH
THESENIORPOINT THE WOODLANDS METHODIST CHURCH
THE GOOD STUFF by Rev. Pierce Drake
In the newness of moving to The Woodlands and getting into a new rhythm of life with all that comes with that, my daughter and I have been stopping by for milkshakes at Chick-Fil-A quite often. It actually is becoming a problem because at three years old, she thinks it’s now an everyday thing. As we arrived home after our latest stop, my wife, Claire, asked to have a sip of Emmie’s milkshake. Emmie, with it flowing down her face, looked straight at her mom and said, “No, you wouldn’t like it. It’s yuck.” It was that moment as a parent where you know you can’t let her say that and, at the same time, you’re laughing at the cuteness of it all. I think so often we struggle to share the good stuff. The stuff that we share so often on Facebook and through forwarded email is not the good stuff. The good stuff is our story. The good stuff is how God has moved in our life. The good stuff is life-giving conversations late into the evening after a good meal with friends and family. Emmie didn’t want to share the good stuff because it meant less for her, but we struggle to share the good stuff because we don’t think others really care to hear it. I’ve been reading about Timothy lately, the young man who became a spiritual son to Paul in the Bible. Paul writes a letter to Timothy, called 2 Timothy, right before he dies. Chapter 1:5 says, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” Sincere Faith is the good stuff. It’s passed down in lives lived together, stories shared and hearts that listen. We are in need of passing down the good stuff. We all need to hear your good stuff, your stories of times met with Jesus. Emmie thought sharing meant less, and maybe it did when it came to the milkshake, but for those of us that follow Jesus, sharing the good stuff multiplies the love and faith in Jesus. Take a step of faith and share the good stuff.
Join us to proclaim and reaffirm your wedding vows with family and friends once again. Rev. Stew Grant, Pastor of Marriage and Family, Rev. Joy Johnston, Pastor of Caring Ministry and Rev. Chris McClain, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministry will officiate this special service. For more information about this event contact Sabrina Horne at 281.297.5917 or Register online.
THE GREAT CALLING by Rev. Chris McLain
Sent by my Lord, on you I call; the invitation is to all. Come, all the world! Come, sinner, thou! All things in Christ are ready now. — Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast Hymn 339, Verse 2 As I begin my first full month serving in my new role as Pastor of Caring and Senior Adult Ministry, and as we approach Pentecost and the birth of the church, I am reminded of what the people’s response was to the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. They met. They served. They grew. They met and shared everything they had, gathered in the temple to worship, and shared Holy Communion together in their homes. They served others by selling their possessions and giving to those in need. Finally, they grew, in number of people being saved and in their learning. They also were performing signs and wonders, which shows us how much their faith was growing. I was thinking about how often we can get stuck in one of these movements. We can get stuck in just meeting with one another and enjoying community. We can say that we go to worship, and we do not need to be more involved. We can get stuck in focusing on numbers. But the work of Jesus is a beautiful invitation for us to live a life of abundance (John 10:10). We have 3,000 senior adults in our TWMC family. We must continue to ask these questions: How might we invite others, make a way for others, and add to the numbers of those who are being saved? This is the work of the earliest disciples, and this is our work for today! I look forward to walking alongside you as we live into this great calling during the season of Pentecost! This is the time, no more delay! This is the Lord’s accepted day. Come thou, this moment, at his call, and live for him who died for all. — Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast Hymn 339, Verse 5
SUMMER EVENTS ASTROS OUTING Wednesday, June 22 | 1:10 p.m. Depart at 11:00 a.m. from Woodforest Depart at 11:30 a.m. from Woodlands Campus Aldersgate parking lot Join us to watch the Astros take on the New York Mets. Register online or contact Teri Rossi at 281.297.5935 AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Thursday, June 23 | 2:30 p.m. | Large Choir Room Join us for a viewing of Driving Miss Daisy with Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. This film is a southern classic. An elderly Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South build a friendship over time. All seniors are welcome. No registration required.
SHEPHERD CARE In April, Shepherds prepared Easter baskets for their Lambs. Front row (L to R): Barbara Galiunas, Ann Armstrong, Carolyn Townley, Kay Meador, Dee Hayes, Carolyn Crawford, Sara Yelverton, Nancy Steinmeier and Jan Owens. Back row: Bishop Bob Hayes
THE WOODLANDS CAMPUS PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, June 1 | 11:15 a.m. | Wesley Hall Join us for performance by Rob Landes. Rob is widely known as a pianist, organist, arranger, conductor and published composer. He toured with Liza Minnelli and Marilyn Maye, and he conducted the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Band. You won’t want to miss this special performance. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend. Lunch is $10 per person. Register by phone or online. For more information about this event, contact Teri Rossi at 281.297.5935 THE GATHERING PLACE Monday, June 6 | 10:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall This month’s theme is a Patriotic Celebration. For more information about this group and to register, contact Pam Baker at 832.381.4514 THE WOODLANDS CAMERA CLUB Monday, June 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Aldersgate Hall Kevin Gourley will be speaking at The Woodlands Camera Club on June 6. In this “What Makes Good Wildlife Photographs?” session, Kevin will explain the many factors that help create consistently better wildlife photographs. For more information visit thewoodlandscameraclub.org HYBRID SENIOR ADULT FITNESS Senior Adult Intermediate Fitness Mondays | 9:00 a.m. | Rec Center Activity Room 1 Senior Adult Basic Fitness Wednesdays and Fridays | 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Continue your health and wellness journey by joining us for hybrid senior adult fitness classes. Our online classes via Zoom meet the same time as the face-to-face classes. Zoom Meeting ID: 735 678 773 | Password: SFIT SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, June 10 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Aldersgate Hall Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, games and refreshments. The cost is $1 per person. Bring a dish to share. For more information contact Karen Freeman at 858.204.0012 WOODLANDS LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, June 14 | 11:00 a.m. | Fielding’s Wood Grill Join us for food and fellowship at the Fielding’s Wood Grill located at 1699 Research Forest Dr., Suite 130, Shenandoah. The cuisine is American, steak, sandwiches, burgers, milkshakes and more. To make a reservation call Dee Megee at 281.793.6622 by Monday, June 13.
PEGGY’S BOOK CLUB Tuesday, June 21 | Noon | Allen Parlor Join us this month to review The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What’s My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen by Mark William Shaw. If you would like to read ahead, next month we will review A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. For more information about Peggy’s Book Club, contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 or Kathy Wisenbaker at wisenbaker@sbcglobal.net PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY MEETING Friday, June 24 | 10:00 a.m. | Allen Parlor Join us for a pizza party. For more information on this ministry, please contact Connie Norton at concetta44@comcast.net or 281.292.3875 MEN’S BOOK STUDY 2nd and 4th Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. | Room C217-A This group is studying Max Lucado’s book Begin Again: Your Hope and Renewal Start Today. You are welcome to join at any time. For more information about this group, contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232. GOLDENAIRES CHOIR Wednesdays | 2:30 p.m. | Choir Room The Goldenaires, our senior adult choir, is the perfect way for you to spread joy through singing. No audition is required. For more information, contact Ed Wandling at 281.355.0053
MATINEE AND DINNER
“The Sound of Music” | A.D. Players at The George Theatre Sunday, July 10 | 2:30 p.m. (Depart from church at 1:00 p.m.) Vienna, 1938. The hills are alive with the sound of music. At least that’s what Maria believes. Join us for this iconic American musical that follows the story of free-spirited young Maria as she finds her place, purpose and love within the home of the von Trapp family. Set against the backdrop of the building conflict with Nazi Germany, this story of triumph in the face of adversity has stood the test of time. Dinner will follow at Hugo’s, authentic Mexican cooking, located at 1600 Westheimer, Houston. Cost of the theater ticket is $55 per person. Dinner is Dutch. Register for this event online.
JUNE 2022
THE WOODLANDS METHODIST CHURCH
*Green text represents events at The Woodlands Campus and blue text represents events at the Woodforest Campus
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WF Pickleball 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WF Gymnasium Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Prime Timers 11:15 a.m. | Wesley Hall
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6 Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Intermediate Class 9:00 a.m. | Rec Center Room 1 Gathering Place 10:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Woodlands Camera Club 7:00 p.m. | Aldersgate Hall
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WF Pickleball 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WF Gymnasium Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Men’s Book Study Group 10:00 a.m. | C217-A
WF Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium Woodlands Pickleball 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Woodlands Rec Gym
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Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Caregivers Support Group 11:00 a.m. | Allen Parlor
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Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Senior Adult Game Night 6:00 p.m. | Aldersgate Hall WF Movie Night 6:30 p.m. | WF Worship
CANADIAN ROCKIES TRIP JUNE 6 - 13
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Vow Renewal Service 3:00 p.m. | Robb Chapel
27 Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Intermediate Class 9:00 a.m. | Rec Center Room 1
14 WF Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium Woodlands Lunch Bunch 11:00 a.m. Fielding’s Wood Grill
21 WF Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium Peggy’s Book Club Noon | Allen Parlor
28 WF Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium Woodlands Pickleball 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Woodlands Rec Gym
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16 WF Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium WF Book Club 11:30 a.m. | WF Campus Friendship Class Manna Bag Project 2:00 p.m. | Allen Parlor
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Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Men’s Book Study Group 10:00 a.m. | C217-A Astros Game Depart from WF at 11:00 a.m. Depart from The Woodlands at 11:30 a.m. Aldersgate Hall Parking Lot
Hybrid Senior Adult Fitness Basic Class WF Senior Adult 9:00 a.m. | Aldersgate Hall Fitness Basic Class Prayer Shawl Ministry 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium 10:00 a.m. | Allen Parlor Afternoon at the Movies 2:30 p.m. | Large Choir Room WF Senior Adult Game Night 6:30 p.m. | WF Worship
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WOODFOREST CAMPUS
CONSECRATED HOLY COMMUNION ELEMENTS Caring Ministry is offering consecrated Holy Communion elements for those of you worshipping at home. Stop by the main administration office to pick up elements.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOODFOREST LUNCH BUNCH Thursday, June 9 | 11:00 a.m. | Eden Café Join us for lunch at Eden Café. You’ll love their American classics. Eden Café is located at 33418 Egypt Lane, Magnolia 77354. To make a reservation contact Roberta Duncan at 713.775.3030 no later than Monday, June 6. WOODFOREST MOVIE NIGHT Friday, June 10 | 6:30 p.m. | WF Worship Join us for a showing of Hidden Figures with Kevin Costner, Janelle Monae, Octavia Spencer and Taraji P. Henson. All are welcome. For more information contact Jerry Brandt at 713.907.3606
THE WOODLANDS METHODIST CHURCH
The Woodlands Methodist Church 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380
In May our Woodforest Book Club members met at the Woodforest Women’s Spring Tea. L to R: Sue Reed, Dee Ferris, Diane Oakley, Yvonne Hartman and Carol Kellum. Back row: Chris Gause, Marie Fleming and Gayle Woods
WOODFOREST BOOK CLUB Thursday, June 16 | 11:30 a.m. | Woodforest Campus Join us to review The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. If you would like to read ahead, in July we will review The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. No registration required. For more information about this group, contact Diane Oakley at 936.701.8067 CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Monday, June 20 | 10:00 a.m. | WF Classroom Our Woodforest Caregivers Support group has moved to the third Monday of each month. This support group is for caregivers of family and friends with chronic, long-term or terminal illness. Angela Street is the leader of this group. No registration required. For more information about the meeting, contact Angela at 281.723.6819 SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, June 24 | 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | WF Worship Space Join us for game night! Bring a snack to share. The cost of this event is $1 per person. All adults are welcome. No registration required. For more information contact Teri Rossi at 281.297.5935 WOODFOREST SENIOR ADULT FITNESS Tuesdays and Thursdays | 8:30 a.m. | WF Gymnasium For more information, please refer to the same listing under The Woodlands Campus. Please note the Woodforest class is a face-to-face class only.
RESOURCE CORNER SUPPORT COMPUTER SUPPORT MINISTRY
If you need computer support, contact Jerry Barney at 281.826.3232
NEED A RIDE?
If you need a ride to a medical appointment, contact Ken or Linda Keith at 281.796.7447. Please call at least 48 hours in advance.
SHEPHERD CARE
Shepherd Care is a ministry of friendship for our members who are in local nursing homes or private residences. Shepherds and new Lambs are always welcome. If you know of someone in need of companionship or if you would like to volunteer to be a Shepherd, please contact Kay Meador at 936.321.5159
PRAYER AND CARE MINISTRY CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Congregational Care is a priority for our pastors. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, in rehabilitation or in hospice care — local or in the Texas Medical Center — we would love to send a pastor or a Caring Ministry volunteer to visit and pray with you and your family. Contact Caring Ministry at The Woodlands Methodist Church 281.297.5900 The Church at Woodforest 281.822.8182