Weekly Word for the week of May 15

Let Us Pray
This list is provided by the Living Water Caring Ministry. Let us know your prayer
requests by calling the church office at 713-723-0175 or fill out a card in worship.
DEATH
IN THE HOSPITAL
Roger Thompson, Memorial Hermann SW
FAMILY CONCERNS
Betty Brokaw
Gene & Barbara Bush
Rhyna & Joseph Chipelo
Carl & Wava Fick
Jackquelyn Humphrey & Family
The Lavalais Family
Deborah Liggan
The Lockhart Family
Feza Mukagare
Mukunzi Nkurikiyeimana
Betty Salton & Family
Charlotte Sewell
Mike Sturdevant
Family of Jon Reid
Juanita Sheppard
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
David Christmas, home hospice
Carl & Wava Fick
Marvin & Alta Hamilton
Evelyn Houghton
Roger & Lillie Johnson
Dottie Proper
Sevie Stone
U. S. ARMED FORCES
Ibim Briggs, Jr., Navy
Toni Coleman-Brown, Air Force
Dale Dumo, Marine Corps
Sean Neufeld, Navy
Joshua Terry & Joel Terry, Marine Corps
EXTENDED FAMILY CONCERNS
Winold Brown, friend of Mamie Arbuckle
Charles Molina, nephew of Ofelia Patlan
Joy Labiez, friend of Joyce Akins
Donnie Johnson, brother-in-law of
Wyn Johnson
Claude Bogg, relative of Mamie Arbuckle
Barbara Burrell, aunt of Nate Burrell, Jr.
The Donnell Family, relatives of
Cindy Bergman
Felisha Buggs, friend of Laurie Sturdevant
Birdell Smith, friend of Dorothy Williams
Lydia Garcia, sister of John Patlan, Sr.
John Walrath, son of Priscilla Walrath
Alana Sayles, friend of Grace Okoro
Jack Yoder, relative of Laurie Sturdevant
Harold Gilliard, cousin of Renée Stewart
Eliberto Garza, father of Elsa Garza
Maureen Boyle, friend of
Carolyn Washington
Chris Caldwell, friend of Dorothy Williams
David Stewart, father of Hillary Peete
Rickie White & Seymour Marsh, brother & uncle of Zelma Branch
Frenchie Henderson & Laura Hicks, parents of Ken Henderson
LIVING IN A CARE FACILITY
Betty Blanchette, Brookdale
Carmin Cleavenger, Treemont
Betty Davenport, Treemont
Velma Ferguson, Treemont
Meriana Gee
Dow Harleston, Clarewood House
Bill Hazlett, Colonial Oaks at Braeswood
JoAnn Hazlett, Belmont at West U.
Sibyl Henley, Bayou Manor
Loralva Lakey, Treemont
Monette Miller, Belmont at West U.
Gwynn Molzahn, Clarewood House
Ed Owen, Belmont at West U.
Naomi Schobelock, Oakridge Cottages
Jeanne Stewart, Gardens of Bellaire
Jo Sullivan
Sallie Taggart, Seven Acres
Alta Lee Whitmore
Ways to serve
and give
FAM Community Nights kicked off in April and it has been
great to be back with our friends at Los Arcos!
During the month of May we are talking about how we can
love God with all our heart, mind, and strength. Everyone is
welcome to join us.
There are some specific needs in May and June. If you are
able to support FAM Community Nights in one of these
ways, contact Kristy Elmore at kristy.kanocz@gmail.com
GC2016.UMC.org is the online source for everything about
General Conference 2016. Live stream videos of worship,
voting and speeches can be found here, as well as news,
blogs, resources and photos. Members across the United
Methodist denomination are encouraged to pray for the
future of the church and for God’s Spirit shape the work of
the General Conference, May 10–20.
Wednesday, May 18:
• Pray for the Los Arcos
community
• Provide fruit and drinks
Wednesdays, June 1 and
June 15:
• Pray for the Los Arcos
community
• Donation to help cover the
cost of pizzas
• Deliver pizzas to Los Arcos
• Provide ice cream and
drinks
• Volunteers to help serve
pizza and play with kids
SENIOR PASTOR
The Texas Annual Conference
will meet May 29 - June 1
at the Hilton Americas in
downtown Houston.
Rev. Taylor Fuerst
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, PASTORAL CARE
Rev. Homer Williams
Westbury
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, MUSIC & WORSHIP
Submit a prayer request
online: WestburyUMC.org/
prayer-request
MAY 15-22, 2016
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, FAM Rev. Hannah
United Methodist Church
Rev. R. DeAndre Johnson
Terry
WestburyUMC.org
5200 Willowbend Blvd.
Houston, TX 77096
713-723-0175
During this gathering of
clergy and lay leaders,
they will reflect on
where God has been
at work as well as hear
keynote speakers on
three main areas of focus:
developing lay leadership,
investing in the young, and missional congregations.
On Tuesday, May 31, at 7 pm all are invited to come
support Rev. Hannah Terry as she is ordained as a Deacon
in Full Connection.
Announcements
Don’t forget to pick up your Pentecost devotional
today. “40 Days with the Holy Spirit” uses prayer,
reading Scripture and engaging exercies to inspire you
to encounter God in new ways over the next 40 days.
Books are available in the church office for a donation
of $14 each.
Calling all Church Council members! The 2nd quarter
meeting will be held in the parlor on Sunday, May 22
following worship. This body, comprised of an elected
group of Committee Chairs and At-large members,
sets direction and gives oversight for the ministry of
the church. Council members are asked to contribute
to a salad potluck for lunch before the meeting. Please
email Laurie Sturdevant at llsturdevant@yahoo.com
with questions and to RSVP.
Community
celebrations
CHANGE THE WORLD BREAKFAST SERIES
Don’t miss our last three Change the World
Breakfasts! Almost $1,000 has been raised
so far by enjoying a delicious breakfast meal
together.
All proceeds will be split evenly between Braes
Interfaith Ministries and Haitian Artisans for
Peace International for transformational work in
our community and world.
Up next is breakfast treats from around the world
(5/15), a chance to build your best breakfast taco
(5/22) and finally a red, white & blue surprise for
Memorial Day (5/29). Breakfasts are $7 a
plate for adults, $5 a plate for children
5-12 and free for kids under 5. Thanks
for your support!
this week
9–10:30 am in the Parlor
Change the World Breakfast Series:
“International Breakfast”
9:30–10:30 am in C-1 (Children’s Wing)
Family Sunday School, children, youth & parents
9:30–10:30 am in Classrooms
Sunday School for All Ages
10:45 am in the Sanctuary
Worship (guest musicians: Jazz Sunday)
Noon in Room 102
Finance Meeting
5–7 pm in the Youth Wing
Youth Group (6th–12th grade)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
5:30-7:00 pm at Los Arcos Apartments
FAM Community Nights
SUNDAY, MAY 22
9–10:30 am in the Parlor
Change the World Breakfast Series:
“Breakfast Tacos”
9:30–10:30 am in Classrooms
Sunday School for All Ages
10:45 am in the Sanctuary
Worship
12:15-1:00 pm on the Playground
Sunday Social for Families
There is also still time to donate to the toiletry drive for Braes Interfaith
Ministries. Items like shampoo, soaps, toothbrushes and toothpaste are easy to
pick up in most stores! There is a basket for donations outside of the cafe.
SUNDAY, MAY 15 (PENTECOST)
Join PrimeTimers on Monday, May 23 and hear the
musical group “Strings and Things”. Games will
begin at 9:30 a.m. We will have a short meeting at 11:15
followed by a covered dish lunch at 11:30. The band is
joining the group for lunch, so additional dishes are
appreciated. PrimeTimers is open to all persons 55 and
over. For more information contact Donna Meador at
713-723- 0175.
VBS, Youth Camps, Backyard & BBQs, Sunday
Socials and more! There’s a lot going on in Family
Ministry (babies through 12th graders) this summer.
Pick up your copy of the May-August Family Ministry
calendar in either the East Foyer or in the brochure
racks in the hallway.
What’s happening
12:15-1:30 pm in Rm 203
Young Adult Lunch and Learn
:
FIND THE FULL CALENDAR
ON THE HALLWAY BULLETIN
BOARDS AND ONLINE
WestburyUMC.org/news-calendar