The Communicator - Deer Park United Methodist Church

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DEER PARK UMC
1300 E. 13TH
DEER PARK, TX
281-930-1300
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The Communicator
www.dpumc.org
September 9, 2015
The Way: Children’s Sunday School
@DPUMC begins a new semester on
September 13! The Way is designed to help each child
develop an intimate, personal relationship with God. It
provides the children an opportunity to experience and
practice spiritual disciplines that will guide them for a
lifetime. We hope your child with join us for this unique
Sunday School experience!
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Sunday School
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Wednesdays
@DPUMC
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Cross-Over
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Children's
Clothing Drive
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Thank You
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Youth
@DPUMC
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Echo the Story: Youth Sunday
School @DPUMC begins on September 13!
Echo the Story invites youth to explore the story of
Scripture from the very beginning in Genesis all
the way through the book of Revelation. Students
enter into each story imaginatively - making
observations, drawing, writing, and participating in
group dialogue. We hope your junior or senior
high student will join us!
Adult Sunday School @DPUMC offers a variety of classes and
topics of study. There is something for everyone! For more information, contact
Pastor Brandi or check out the Studies page at www.dpumc.org.
Forming
Fully
Devoted
Followers of
Jesus
New Sermon Series
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Wednesdays
@ DPUMC
6:00 Dinner
6:30 Assembly
6:40- 7:30 Studies for all ages
Menu for September 9 – roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted broccoli and carrots, and
blonde brownies
Menu for September 16 – Mexican casserole, ranch style beans, salad, chips, and sopapilla
cheesecake
Adult Program – Where did the Bible come from?
Have you ever wondered where our Scriptures came from, how we picked those texts, or why
they are authoritative in our lives? Join us as we explore these questions and more for four weeks
in September. Pastors Paul and Brandi will lead discussions about the origins of the Old and New
Testaments, the canon, and Biblical interpretation and authority.
Children’s Program – Uniquely You
During the fall semester, children are invited to learn, explore, consider, and create. Each week
the children will do an art project that as they learn that God created each of them uniquely and
beautifully.
Raise the Praise Children’s Choir for K – 5th grade
children meets on Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the Choir Room.
If your child would like to participate but
cannot because of the day or time, please contact
Shannon Carlisle at children@dpumc.org.
Coffee with the Pastors
Sunday, Sept. 20th at 9:40am
in the Gathering Place
If you are new to Deer Park UMC, this is a time for you to get to
know us and to learn about the church & its ministries.
Coffee and pastries will be served in the main building gathering are.
Everyone is welcome!
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Cross-Over has gotten off to a great start this year! The teachers have
several projects planned and are in need of the items listed below. We will be
collecting throughout the year. Please keep us in mind if you have any of the
following:
Buttons
Magazines
Newspapers
Fabric
Cereal boxes
Empty water bottles
Aluminum foil
Beads
Wire
Bottle caps
Yarn
Empty and washed out food cans
Misc. craft materials
We also use lunch size baggies and cleaning wipes on a daily basis.
Any of these items can be dropped off in the main office, just label
“For Cross-Over”.
Thank you for your continued help, support and prayers!
Kimberly Kouba
Holy Yoga
Class begins on Monday, September 14th
9am to 9:45am
In the Twigbenders classroom
Bring your mat and wear comfortable clothes
GriefShare begins again on Monday,
September 14th at 7pm.
You can find more information about GriefShare at
www.dpumc.org/ministries/studies/griefshare/ or contact
Pastor Paul Kethley at pastorpaul@dpumc.org
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UMW’s Annual Book Review
Saturday, September 26th 10am to Noon
Tickets are $8
Brunch will be served
Door Prizes
Kind of Kin by Rilla Askew
Reviewed by Jan Ping
For more information please contact Jane Frantz at
281-470-0946 or elloisjane@sbcglobal.net
Briskets for Sale - Methodist Men Fundraiser
10 pound briskets on sale for $48 each until September 30th.
The funds go toward the men’s mission and work projects.
Find Duane Sims in the FLC Kitchen or the Concourse on
Sunday morning to make your purchase.
Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering in the
nursery, please contact Shannon Carlisle at
children@dpumc.org for more
information and requirements.
Children’s Clothing Donations Needed for Dabbs Elementary
Michael Ham, the counselor at Dabbs Elementary, has requested
assistance in the form of clothing donations for the children at his
school. Specifically he is asking for jeans, t-shirts, blouses, and
collared shirts in all children’s sizes. He says the need is greatest for
1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children (ages 7 to 9 years old).
Look for a clothes basket in the FLC and Concourse to put your
donations.
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Church Wide Work Day
September 19TH 8:00am
Bring your work gloves and willingness to spend a little time
doing some cleaning in preparation for a very busy October.
Please contact Susy McAdams at susy.dpumc@gmail.com to
let her know if you can come. The goal is 8:00am-12:00 with lots
of hands to make the jobs go quickly.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and area patients thank you for your blood
drive. Your blood drive results are as follows:
Donors: 11
Total Units: 13
These donations will help patients throughout our community and are greatly
appreciated.
Once again, thank you for Committing for Life!
Dear Pastor Paul,
I just wanted to express my thanks for your church’s donations of
school supplies, money for sport shoes, and donations of clothing.
My office will put these blessings to good use for our needy families
at Dabbs Elementary. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Michael Ham
Counselor at Dabbs Elementary
“We promise to support Deer
Park United Methodist Church
with our prayers, our
presence, our gifts, our service,
www.dpumc.org
and our witness”
Attendance
8:30
Growth
Groups
August 30th
144
125
100
September 6th
150
99
99
10:50
2015 Operating Budget
$734,592
YTD Received
$427,913
Little Churches Fund
Sunday, August 30th
$160
Sunday, September 6th
$125
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