University United Methodist Church

UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3405 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
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University United Methodist Church
3405 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308
940)767-8511 (Phone) (940)767-6535 (FAX)
Office Hrs.: Mon, Tues:9:00-3:00, Weds. 9:00-12:00,Thurs, Fri 9:00-3:00
Rev. Tom Medley (friartom42@msn.com)
Pastor
Joshua W. White (music @uumcwf.org)
Music Director
Rachel Kapelski
Pianist
Lynn Lawson (office@uumcwf.org)
Secretary
Nancy Pearce
Nursery Director
Alyvia Nichols
Nursery worker
Jean Perkins
Nursery worker
Karlee Nichols
Nursery worker
Johnny Lucy (accounting@uumcwf.org)
Business manager
Ivan Venzor
Custodian
May 2016
Sun
1
Mon
Tue
4*Edward Pate,
9:30 A Simple
Cross
12:00 Cancer
Connection
5:30 Women’s
Bible Study
6:00 Pam Ayres
(FH)
McKayden
Birkhead*
6:00 Cornerstone
Café
7:00 Choir
7:00 College
Bible Study
7:00 Men’s Bible
11
12
13*Dayton
14*Charles
7:00 Men’s Bible
Study
Parsons*
Trahan, Katherine
Spearman*
9*Tom Garrison,
10
Alice Mason*
9:30 A Simple
Cross
9:30 Sunday
School
10:50 Worship
16
23
9:30 Sunday
School
10:50 Worship
Sowards, Sam
Kocher, William
Palmer*
18
Cassidy*
9:30 Sunday
School
10:50 Worship
29*Jerrie
17*Casey
6:00 Cornerstone
Café :Circle of
Hope
7:00 Choir
7:00 College
Bible Study
30
Memorial
Day
Michael & Megan
Meachum*
Study
MSU
Last day:
Spring
Semester
7
11:30 Susanna
Wesley (RRoom)
MSU Finals
MSU
Commencement
19
20
21
7:00 Men’s Bible
Study
9:30 A Simple
Cross
12:00 Cancer
Connection
5:30 Women’s
Bible Study
6:00 Cornerstone
Café: UMW
7:00 Choir
7:00 College
Bible Study
24
25
26*Jared
9:30 A Simple
Cross
11:30 “Out To
Lunch”
6:00 Cornerstone
Café
7:00 Choir
7:00 College
Bible Study
Dodson, Mariece
Roberts*
31
6*Steve Gardin,
Sat
3
Ascension
Sunday,
Mother’s Day
5
Fri
Jerry Fudge,
Cullen Pearce*
8*Terry Holbert*
22*Betty Bicoy*
Thu
2*James Edgar,
5:00 Legal Aid
15
Pentecost
Sunday
Wed
9:00 a.m. Angel
Wings
7:00 Men’s Bible
Study
27
WFISD
Last Day
Spring
Semester
28*Eddie
Thompson Jr.*
Worshiping together brings strength and joy:
“When we think of the chameleon, we probably think of its ability to change color according to its surroundings. But this lizard has another interesting characteristic. On several
occasions I’ve watched a chameleon walk along a pathway and wondered how it ever
reached its destination. Reluctantly, the chameleon stretches out one leg, seems to
change its mind, attempts again, and then carefully plants a hesitant foot, as if afraid
the ground will collapse under it. That was why I couldn’t help laughing when I heard
someone say, “Do not be a chameleon church member who says, ‘Let me go to church
today; no, let me go next week; no, let me wait for a while!’” “The house of the Lord” at
Jerusalem was King David’s place of worship, and he was far from being a “chameleon”
worshiper. Rather, he rejoiced with those who said, “Let us go to the house of the Lord”
(Psalm 122: 1). The same was true for believers in the early church. “They devoted
themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to
prayer. . . . Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts” (Acts 2: 42,
46). What a joy it is to join with others in worship and fellowship! Praying and worshiping
together, studying the Scriptures together, and caring for one another are essential for
our spiritual growth and unity as believers." —Lawrence Darmani
Utterly abandoned to the Holy Ghost!
Seeking all His fullness at whatever cost;
Cutting all the shore-lines, launching in the
deep
Of His mighty power--strong to save and keep.
Utterly abandoned to the Holy Ghost!
Oh! the sinking, sinking, until self is lost!
Until the emptied vessel lies broken at His feet;
Waiting till His filling shall make the work complete.
Utterly abandoned to the will of God;
Seeking for no other path than my Master trod;
Leaving ease and pleasure, making Him my
choice,
Waiting for His guidance, listening for His voice.
Utterly abandoned! no will of my own;
For time and for eternity, His, and His alone;
All my plans and purposes lost in His sweet will,
Having nothing, yet in Him all things possessing
still.
Utterly abandoned! 'tis so sweet to be
Captive in His bonds of love, yet so wondrous
free;
Free from sin's entanglements, free from doubt
and fear,
Free from every worry, burden, grief or care.
Utterly abandoned! oh, the rest is sweet,
As I tarry, waiting, at His blessed feet;
Waiting for the coming of the Guest divine,
Who my inmost being shall perfectly refine.
Lo! He comes and fills me, Holy Spirit sweet!
I, in Him, am satisfied! I, in Him, complete!
And the light within my soul shall nevermore
grow dim
While I keep my covenant--abandoned unto
Him!
--Author Unknown
Prayer to start your day
Heavenly Father,
“Thank you for this beautiful day that you
have made. I thank you Father that I slept
last night and woke up this morning.
I
understand Lord, that I have not woken up by
my power, nor my might or by my alarm
clock. But that it is by your grace that I’ve
been given another day in this world. I ask
Lord that you order my steps today; I ask that
the Holy Spirit guide my thoughts, words
and deeds. As I go into the world today Lord,
I pray that my light shall shine before men,
may they see my good works and glorify
you, Father. May I be filled with the fruits
of the Spirit as I interact with people today
and let everything I do today be done with
love. As much as depends on me, I will live
peaceably with all men today; I will
acknowledge you in all my ways and you
will direct my paths. In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.”
*unknown*
“missing you with us”
We want to wish Bob and Kathy Merder a
“Happy, Blessed New Home” as they move
to McKinney, Texas, to be closer to their
children. Thank-you for all your service and
support of UUMC. You have indeed been a
blessing to our church. You will be greatly
missed. Come back to visit anytime!
May God continue to bless you and yours.
Angel Wings
What is United Methodist Women?
Angel Wings is an Christian group of men
and women within the Methodist Church
with a desire for Mission-work and fellowship, serving God through outreach and Missionwork. Our goal is to be the hands of Christ on earth,
serving our church and the surrounding area.
United Methodist Women is a supportive, inclusive
Christian membership organization where women like
you grow spiritually, develop as leaders, and serve and
work to create a world in which all women, children and **Congratulations on an Amazing High Tea Ladies!
youth thrive. United Methodist Women is celebrated as Pictures to come in June newsletter**
the women’s ministry of the United Methodist Church.
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May 21
9:00-12:00 meeting & workday
*We are faith, hope & love in action*
Upcoming events within our building:

May 7th 11:30 Susanna Wesley

May 11th
Host Cornerstone Café

July 9th
Fellowship Meeting

August 17th Host Cornerstone Café
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May 24
11:30 “Out to Lunch”
~Wednesday Activities~
Every Wednesday at 6:00 we meet in the Fellowship
Hall to enjoy a time of fellowship while sharing a
meal
together. These meals are prepared by
various ministries, and individuals, with the monies
being used towards chosen mission projects.
And Fellowship
We meet Thursday ,
7:00 a.m.
Join us for coffee, and
an eye-opening
discussion on the Gospel of Luke. Also, Helping out
with various scholarship fund opportunities. Every
donation towards these scholarships Is very
appreciated!
Meets every
first and third
Tuesday at
5:30 in the
Library.
Come Sing for Joy unto the Lord
our GOD with UUMC Choir, Weds
evening immediately after Cornerstone Café; 7:00 in the choir
room.
Join us for College Bible Study with Pastor Tom:
7:00
in Tom’s Office
IMI Pantry Needs
GIFTS RECEIVED:
Most critical:
In memory of:
Canned Fruit
Macaroni & cheese
Shampoo
Deodorant
Spaghetti sauce
Specific pantry items are collected in a marked bin
outside the church office. Byrle Graham delivers every
Monday. Thank you for helping IMI, your generosity is
very much appreciated!
Prayer Concerns
Praise & thanksgiving
RAIN
United States of America
Refugees
General Conference
Jeannie Glass
Whitaker family
Staley family
Beverly Morris
Juanita Agee
Lee Robertson
Peggy Koch
JJ Horton
Davis family
Tara Stephens
Adrianne & James Baugh
Israel
Persecuted Brethren
Larry Lambert
Beverly Morris
Jimmie Walker
Sue Morath
Benton Howells
Bill & Dorothy Drake
Jackie Driver
John Wilson
Michelle Ballard
Mary Hurley
Kyle Blanchard
Anna Bogart
Sue Whitaker from Gene & Wanda Davis to
Apportionments
Pauline Scheiber from Gene & Wanda Davis to
Apportionments
Sue Whitaker from Dean & Patty Tackitt to
Apportionments
Sue Whitaker from Tony & Pam Fulkerson to
Crusader's Class
Sue Whitaker from Audrey Morton to
Crusader’s Class
Sue Whitaker from Marvin & Ann Groves to
Crusader’s Class
Sue Whitaker from Nancy Ashbrook to
Crusader’s Class
Ron Davis from Marvin & Ann Groves to
Apportionments
Ron Davis from Nancy Ashbrook to
Apportionments
Ron Davis from Tony & Pam Fulkerson to
Capital Funds
Ronald Davis from Gene & Wanda Davis to
Apportionments
Prayer request list is updated every two weeks
MAY
1st
1st
1st
4th
4th
6th
6th
6th
8th
9th
13th
James Edgar
Gerald Fudge
Cullen Pearce
Edward Pate
McKayden Birkhead
Steve Gardin
Michael Meachum
Meagan Meachum
Terry Holbert
Alice Mason
Dayton Parsons
14th Katherine Spearman
14th Charles Trahan
17th Casey Cassidy
22nd Betty Bicoy
26th Mariece Roberts
26th Jared Ross Dodson
28th Eddie Thompson Jr.
29th Jerrie Sowards
29th Sam William Kocher
29th William Palmer
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Invite friends and families to church with you!
†
Lawn maintenance, grounds care.
†
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Children’s Sunday School Teachers, Helpers with *VBS*
Prayer Walkers!
†
Individual/group hosting Cornerstone Café
†
Drivers to pick up individuals for Sunday School and
Worship
Squash Casserole
Sue Whitaker
(Taste of the Church)
4 eggs (beaten)
1 medium Onion (chopped)
1/2 cp vegetable oil
2 cps shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 cp biscuit mix
1 can (7 oz.) green chili's chopped with juice
4 cps coarsely chopped summer and zucchini (2 cps each)
Combine first 5 ingredients. Add 1 cup of cheese. Mix well-add squash– mix well. Pour into
13x9x2” dish. Spray with vegetable oil and bake at 350* for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining
cheese, return to oven for 5 minutes. Yields 8-10 servings.
Creamy Corn Casserole
3 Tbsp. Butter, divided
1 cp finely chopped celery
1/4 cp finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cp finely chopped onion
Nancy Ashbrook
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
3 cps fresh, frozen, or canned corn, drained
1 (8 0z) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cp soft bread crumbs
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in medium skillet. Add celery, onion, and red pepper: sauté until vegetables
are tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from het and stir in soup, corn and water chestnuts. Spoon
into greased casserole dish. Toss breadcrumbs with remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter. Sprinkle on
top of casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Thank-you UMW for hosting a wonderful Farewell Reception for Kara Miller!!
Notes from
UUMC Music Ministries
The re-scheduled Choir Banquet is coming! We picked Wednesday, June the 1st at 6:00
(this will be in place of
Cornerstone), as the date for our banquet. Tickets will go on sale next Sunday, and you may purchase your ticket from
Pam Fulkerson, Pam Ayres, Audrey Voigt, Josh White, or the church office. The cost of the ticket to the banquet is $10.
I am happy to announce that several members or our choir and orchestra are in the upcoming production of
"Oklahoma" , hosted by the Wichita Falls Community Orchestra. The WFCO is directed by our church accompanist,
Rachel Kapelski. We will feature some of the music from Oklahoma in our banquet, as well as delicious food and fun
entertainment. Since we had to cancel our original date, we have had plenty of time to make this an even more fabulous
event. You will not want to miss this! Also, do not miss Oklahoma, which will be performed at Akin Auditorium (right
across the street from our Sanctuary) on May 27 and 28 at 7:00. Admission for Oklahoma is free.
Here is a recap:
UUMC Choir Banquet
Who is invited: ALL!
Date: June 1, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m. (in place of Cornerstone)
Where: UUMC Fellowship Hall
Cost: $10
Oklahoma!
Who is invited: All!
Date: May 27 and 28
Time: 7:00
Where: Akin Auditorium
Cost: FREE!