SEPTEMBER 2016 EDITION
THE WOODLANDS UMC
POINT A MESSAGE FROM
DON MEADOR PASTOR TO SENIOR ADULTS
Studying God’s Word in community with others can enrich our understanding of scripture. Beginning in September, our church focus will be to “Explore the Word.” We encourage you to join a small group, Bible study or Sunday School class to continue growing in your faith. We’ve highlighted a few below. There are many more to choose from, including a couple that are pastor-led. DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY Monday evening or Tuesday morning ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Perspectives, Friendship, Good News, Common Ground Single Life, Emptying Nest INSPIRE: DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE TO IMPACT THE WORLD This lunchtime study, led by Rev. Jason J. Nelson and guest teacher Summer Sanford, MBA, explores the importance of spiritual leadership through the actions of a few biblical trailblazers who turned the world upside-down for the cause of Christ. It will meet on Tuesdays, starting September 14, from noon – 1:00 p.m. in Aldersgate Hall. Find more details in the August 28 bulletin, by going to thewoodlandsumc.org/explore or by contacting Senior Adult Ministries at 281.297.5935 or seniors@twumc.org
FLU SHOTS
Wednesday, September 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Atrium Pneumonia and Tetanus will also be available If you are on Medicare, please bring your card and a photo ID and Medicare will be billed directly. If you are not on Medicare, all shots are $30 and a receipt will be given which you may turn into your health care provider for reimbursement. You do not need to be a member of the church to take advantage of this service. No appointment necessary.
One of my prized possessions is my dad’s Bible. It is worn around the edges and its’ pages are yellowing. I remember seeing my dad with his Bible and Sunday School Quarterly in hand on Sunday morning. He seldom missed attending the Men’s Class and morning and evening worship services. And I will never forget a comment made by one of his good friends after my dad’s memorial service. He said, “Your dad was one of the most ‘Christ-like’ men I’ve ever known.” That would have embarrassed my dad. He was a quiet, humble man who lived his faith mostly by his actions rather than his words. His life was one of service to others. His life was anchored in God’s Word and he lived by it. He would agree with the Psalmist who said: “Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119: 105 The Bible has been called “The Book to Live By.” We can’t live well if we’re confused about moral values. We can’t live well without guidance amid the complexities, false directions, and blind alleys of the world. The Bible has helped countless people find a compass in life and discover how to live victoriously in service to others. We all need to rediscover this book. We need to dust it off and explore its’ beauty and meaning. As we begin the fall season we’ll be encouraging everyone to “Explore the Word.” If you are not yet in a class or a Bible study group, now is the time to get started. You’ll find a list of adult classes in this edition. I hope you will find one that fits your needs. Jesus once said, “It is written, one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Mt. 4:4) Let us resolve to rediscover God’s Word. Let us live up to our heritage as Methodists to be “the people of the Book.” Let us rededicate ourselves to “Exploring the Word” together. Your friend,
SEPTEMBER 2016 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 1
SATURDAY 2
3
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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5 Labor Day (church offices closed)
11
12 9:30 a.m. The Gathering Place Planning Meeting (AG)
6 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
7 11:15 a.m. Prime Timers (WH)
8
3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
Please rsvp for Prime Timers by noon today 9 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
10
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Senior Adult Game Night (AG) 13
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
14
15
16 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
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21
22
23 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
24 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. For the Love of Piano Music (AG)
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29
30 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG)
Oct 1
10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch (The Republic Grill) 3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
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20 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) Noon – 2:00 p.m. Peggy’s Book Club (AG) 3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
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27 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Senior Exercise (AG) 3:00 p.m. Goldenaires Rehearsal (MS)
Location/Legend: Loft – Craft Circle Rm. AP – Allen Parlor AG – Aldersgate Hall
JL – Jones Library RC - Robb Chapel
10:00 a.m. Men’s Book Study (IC)
2:30 – 5:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Movies (MS)
MS - Music Suite W H – Wesley Hall DC – Dunnam Conference Room GC – Gallaway Conference Room OB – Otterbein IC – Infant Care Room
UPCOMING EVENTS SMALL GROUPS
PRIME TIMERS LUNCHEON Wednesday, September 7 Join us at 11:15 a.m. for our monthly luncheon in Wesley Hall. Entertainment will be provided by the Happy Strings Ukelele Band. Due to the Labor Day holiday, please contact Joyce and Ken Nesmith at 281.367.5519 to make a reservation, no later than noon on Friday, September 2. Your reservation helps us to ensure that we have enough food. The cost is $7 per person and checks are preferred, payable to TWUMC.
SENIOR ADULT GAME NIGHT Friday, September 9 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 or Jerry and Ann Armstrong at 281.419.2666. Please bring a snack. THE GATHERING PLACE PLANNING MEETING Monday, September 12 The Gathering Place is an outreach program for adults who have early to moderate Alzheimer’s or dementia. The church will not host this month, but the volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Aldersgate Hall to plan for upcoming events. For more information, contact Connie Norton at 281.292.3875. LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, September 13 Join us at 11:00 a.m. at The Republic Grill in the Panther Creek Shopping Center, Suite 490. Reservations are due by Monday, September 12. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045. FOR THE LOVE OF PIANO MUSIC Saturday, September 24 Join us in Aldersgate Hall at 2:00 p.m. to listen to piano music. For more information, contact Mary Perry at 281.543.5881. AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Friday, September 30 Come see the movie, The Bucket List, a a comedy starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, playing on the big screen. Meet in the Music Suite at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 23 by signing up or by calling Dee and Dave Megee at 281.364.7114. All senior adults are welcome.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SENIOR ADULT TRIP TO BRANSON, MISSOURI November 7 – 10 Join us as we travel to Branson, Missouri to see the Christmas shows at the Sight and Sound Theatre. We will also visit the Branson Craft Mall and the Twisted Copper Museum. Cost for the trip is $1,050 per person for double occupancy and $1,200 for single occupancy. For additional information or to sign up, please contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726. HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL Friday, November 4 We will be taking a bus to the Houston International Quilt Festival. Contact Helen Burgdorf at 281.397.3726 for more information.
GOLDENAIRES CHOIR After a summer break, the group will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, September 6. 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 meets on September 14 and 28, the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at 10:00 a.m., in the Infant Care Room at the church. We are studying the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy. 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 cool-down. 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, September 20. We will discuss the book Come to the Garden by Jennifer Wilder Morgan, who is a member of the church. Jennifer will attend! Coffee will be provided. Contact Libby Heintz at 936.271.7660 for more information.
MIRROR IMAGE Kay Meador and Joyce Nesmith thought they were looking in the mirror when they arrived at the Friendship Class recently.
GRIEF SHARE Mondays, September 12 – December 12 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in D206
Wednesday, September 14 – December 14 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in D213 Navigate the challenges of grief back to fullness of life. Find more information and register at thewoodlandsumc.org/caring
The Woodlands United Methodist Church 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 281.297.5900 thewoodlandsumc.org
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LUNCH BUNCH
Lunch Bunch is a great place to meet people and to have fellowship with other senior adults. It meets the second Tuesday of each month at a different restaurant. In July the group met at Russo’s New York Pizzeria. Please join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at The Republic Grill in Panther Creek Shopping Center, Suite 490. Reservations are due by Monday, September 12. For more information, contact Joanne Black at 936.273.3045.
Derle Lindner
Mary Kerr
Richard and Barbara Fulmer
Dick and Penny Brown
Mary Ellen Roach
Evalyn Corley
Visit thewoodlandsumc.org for information about these and other church events.