thr ve - Friendswood United Methodist Church

Vol. 6 / No. 28 / February 4, 2015
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cultivating a good life God’s way
This Sunday, Feb. 8
Thrive in your Marriage / Rev. Jim Bass
God is calling us to, once again, take our
faith in the power of prayer out into our
community via Lenten Prayer Boxes.
Imagine the impact one prayer box
can make in one business, not only as
a way for prayers to be made, but also
as a visual reminder that God is present
everywhere—not just in our house
of worship, but at the coffee shop,
dance, gymnastics, or martial arts, the
cleaners, the doctor's office, the office
workroom.
We need you to serve as a
PrayerWorks Shepherd.
The time commitment is small, but the
results can be enormous. Here’s what
you would need to do:
• Prayerfully consider Prayer Box
locations.
• Pick up a Prayer Box beginning
Sunday, February 8, at the front
and back ministry centers.
• Pray over the Prayer Box that it
will get the attention of the lost,
hurting, and unchurched people.
• Obtain permission to place the
Prayer Box at desired location.
If a Prayer Box has already been
placed at desired location, thank
the business and select a different
location to place your box.
• Tend to your Prayer Box weekly:
collecting prayer requests, and
replenishing cards and prayer
request forms.
• Deliver the completed prayer
requests, along with a prayer box
status, to the church each week—
in the Admin building during the
week or at the Ministry Centers on
Sundays.
• Pick up all Prayer Boxes the week
of April 14 and return to the church
before Easter Sunday.
For more information, contact Elaine Goddard egoddardtex@comcast.net.
Contents
Prayer Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Scout honored this Sunday
Student Ministry Sunday
UM101 Classes start
Blood Drive
Weekend Warriors
Personal Care Kits
Children’s Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parents’ Night Out
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Upward Soccer registration
Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
Other News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lenton Devotionals
Golf Tournament gearing up
Plant & Garden Brigade
Ash Wednesday Service
Sanctuary Flowers
FORP Meets
Job Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
prayer
Prayer is the foundation of
Friendswood UMC.
Please join us in praying
for one another.
Develop a new habit to pray for our
church family by praying over the
Prayer Concerns list. Below is a list
of recent concerns. A complete list
of Prayer Concerns can be found on
Sunday mornings at the Ministry
Center, during the week in the foyer
of the Administration Building, and
always on the church website at
friendswoodumc.com/prayers.
hospital
Shirley DeWhitt - MD Anderson
Martha Jo White - Memorial SE
Marty Abbe - Kindred Rehab
Berta Berglund - The Pointe
Kitty Dobbs, Lee Ann Love’s mother Lufkin
births
Evelyn James Martin born January 26,
2015. Parents: Daniel & Shelley Martin.
Grandparents: Mike & Sharon Sullivan
deaths
Sherry Bell - January 27, 2015
week ending 2/6/2015
Larry & Cristin - guidance
Candy Starr - health
Shirley Weaver - health
Haskell Taylor - health
Dan Stout - health
Jazmin Lopez
Schuchman family - bereavement
Carol Barber - health
Buddy Bucsanyi - health
Family of Bill Methvin - bereavement
Family of Dottie Towns, sister-in-law of
Gale Towns - bereavement
Family of Wayne Kitchel - bereavement
Juanita Parisette - health, peace, comfort
week ending 1/30/2015
Andrew Chalk - health
Joel Krouse:- health
Jack Evans - health
Bob Barr - health
Juan Perez - health
Dolores Luna - health
Debra Knox - peace, comfort
Sam Knox - health, peace
Family of Eloise Rogers - bereavement
Family of Martha Yates, mother of Marilyn
Larsen - bereavement
Family of Shirley Rabke, mother of Sandra
Miller - bereavement
Family of George Wren Brown Walton,
mother of Gage Martin
Shirley DeWhitt - health
Penny Cleveland - health
Sandy Anderson - health
Emily - health
Austin Smith - health
Hagen Meyer - health, guidance
Jennifer Carter - comfort, guidance
Sisters to love one another
Deborah Marullo - health
Chris - peace, health
Gerard - health
Jazmin Lopez
Families & friends of those who have
passed away
Murl Banks - health
Tom Veale - health
Wayne Wheeler - health
Nancy Carpenter & family - health, peace
Leslie Fisher
Jerry Yeaney - health
Dulce & Ossie Montalvo - health, peace,
comfort, strength
week ending 1/23/2015
Family of Jennifer Johnson, daughterin-law of Keith & Carolyn Johnson bereavement
Family of John Johnson, brother-in-law of
Pam Livesay - bereavement
Lisa Hebert & baby Charles - health
Donald “Gus” Gossett - health
Those who have lost their jobs
Joy Talbert - health
Family of Omar Baumann, Sr. bereavement
Family of Lucy Byrd - bereavement
Marilyn Abbe - health
Keely Bowie - health
June Smith - peace, comfort
Lynette & Earl Wilbur
Mark & Stephanie - peace, comfort
Sage Caroline - praise for healthy birth
Ruth Bradley - health, peace, comfort
Deshotel family - bereavement
Haskell & Jean Taylor - health
Larry & Cristin -guidance
David Krause - health
Family of Johnnie Chuoke, Chris Chuoke’s
cousin - bereavement
Jack Sedtal - health
Nathan Moore - health
Margaret Marshall - comfort
Family of Sherry Munden - bereavement
visit our website for a complete and up to date list of prayer concerns, www.friendswoodumc.com/prayers
coming events
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Scouts recognized
on February 8
Student Ministry
Sunday
United Methodism
101 Class available
Boys and girls involved in scouting, along
with their leaders are encouraged to wear
their uniforms to worship next Sunday,
February 8. Scouts will be recognized at all
three services that day.
Did you know that our students have
adopted eight girls at a local orphanage?
Or, that our student ministry is trying
to bring the light of Jesus into the dark
world of human trafficking? Maybe you’ve
noticed that more than 50 students provide
leadership on Sunday mornings, but you
weren’t sure why.
Have you ever wished you knew more about
United Methodists? The Good News Sunday
School class is hosting the three week
Blood Drive Feb 8
Join us next Sunday, and hear about how
our student ministry is sharing the lifechanging power of Jesus Christ everywhere
and everyday.
In just an hour, you can save someone’s life.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have
a mobile unit on our campus on Sunday,
February 8. Sign up at www.giveblood.org.
Return filled Personal Care Kits this
Sunday
Our Food Pantry helps dozens of families each month with basic food essentials. But families
often need more than just food. To extend our assistance, we also make available personal
care items.
It’s not too late to participate in our Personal Care Kit ministry. Simply fill a gallon size Ziploc
bag with five basic items: shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap, antiperspirant (unisex)
and disposable razors. Then bring the filled bag back to the church by February 8 and we will
provide them to people that request them when receiving food assistance. This is another
program where the people of Friendswood UMC are reaching beyond our walls to show the love
of Christ.
Special Instructions
»» We ask that each kit contain one (1) of each item from those listed
»» Please do not add items that are not on the list.
»» Please use regular-size items.
For more information about missions, contact Gale Towns at 281.482.7535 x105.
study United Methodism 101, presented
by Rev. Gale Towns. UM101 is designed for
anyone wanting to know more about the
denomination. The class will look at: how
we began, how we are organized, and our
theology. Everybody is welcome, so make
plans to be a part of this class beginning
February 8 in room E-201, at 9:45.
Weekend Warriors
meet Feb. 7
The next date for Weekend Warriors is
February 7. Join us for some local mission
work. We meet at the church at 7:00am
and return that afternoon around 2:00pm.
All ages and skill levels welcome. If you are
interested in helping, please contact George
Arnold at 832.744.0493.
children
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Parents' Night out Let's Go Fly a Kite
Parents' call it a break from the kids;
three glorious hours to enjoy dinner out,
catch a movie, or hang out with friends.
Meanwhile, your children get some quality
kid time in a safe, fun, familiar place.
We still have spots open for our
Friday, February 13, Parent's Night Out
beginning at 6:00pm The cost is $15 for
the first child and $10 for each additional
sibling. We are accepting kids ages 3
months to 5 years.
For more information, contact hillary@
friendswoodumc.com.
Family event / March 8th
You’re invited to join us on the south
lawn (outside the Worship Center) after
the 11:05 worship service on March 8 for
a picnic and kite flying. We will serve hot
dogs and chips; you’re asked to bring a
dessert to share.
Don’t miss the fun! Grab your kites, a
blanket to sit on for your picnic, or lawn
chairs if you prefer.
FAT
TUESDAY
Pancake Supper
C’mon! Let’s go fly a kite!
Upward Soccer
Upward Soccer is co-ed and open to
four-year-olds through sixth graders.
For more information about the Upward
Soccer program at Friendswood UMC,
contact Lee Ann Love at leeann@
friendswoodumc.com.
Online registration is open through
February 22 at friendswoodumc.com/
soccer. Cost through February 15 is $100
per student. After February 15, price
increases to $110 per child. Registration
costs include uniform shirt/shorts/socks.
Players must provide their own shin
guards and footwear/cleats.
Evaluations are February 22. Practices
are from 6-7pm with games on Saturday
mornings for grades 1-6. Additional
practice times from 7-8pm may be added
to accommodate teams as needed. Pre-k
and Kindergartners combine practice with
games on Friday evenings from 6-7pm.
Join us on February 17 in the Family Life Center
gym as we prepare for the Lenten season by
5:30 PM / FEBRUARY 17 / FLC GYM
clearing our cupboards of fat! The evening’s
menu
includes
pancakes,
Kick
off the
Lententoppings,
Seasonjuice,
with&a
sausage.
We
will
also
have
games,
crafts,
jazz
fun family event—games, crafts,
music, and an indoor parade!
… and Pancakes with sausage!
Everyone is invited to create a “float” for our
Don’t forget the Indoor Parade!
parade, which will traverse through the gym.
Kids,
bring
a food
donation
for the food
Floats
can
be made
from
trikes, wagons,
or
pantry and decorate your trike, wagon,
other small vehicles decorated in a festive
or other small vehicle for the parade.
theme
of Mardi
Donations
willGras.
go to the Outreach Ministry.
We are also collecting donations for the food
pantry, and a love offering will be taken.
Needed items are listed on our website at
friendswoodumc.com/pantry.
other news
Lenten Devotional
Books Available
this Sunday
A daily Lenten devotional book, Living the
Gospel Life: daily devotions for Christians
on a mission, will be available beginning
Sunday, February 8. We are Christians on
a mission, even in the season of Lent. The
daily devotions in this booklet highlight
the concepts of being sent, demonstrating
faith in action, and being mission-minded
each day of Lent. Suggested activities are
associated with preparing our hearts, souls
and minds to reflect on the suffering, death
and resurrection of Christ and his mission
for us. Pick up a copy of this booklet for your
family from the Ministry Centers at the front
and back of the Worship Center or from the
Prayer Chapel located in the Administration
Building.
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Golf Tournament
gearing up
Plant & Garden
Brigade forming
It’s time to start thinking about our annual
Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the
Tournament, along with those from the Silent
Auction and Dinner the evening before, will
go towards Student Ministry Scholarships in
memory of Dr. Charlie Wilson.
Like to dig in the dirt? And help make our
campus beautiful and appealing, build
those gardening muscles, learn more about
gardening and enjoy fellowship?
If you knew Charlie Wilson, then you know
he had a heart for students. After all, he
taught them every Sunday for over 40 years.
Information is coming soon about
registration and dinner tickets. In the
meantime, mark your calendars:
• Dinner & Silent Auction / April 19,
6:30pm, Wesley Hall
• Golf Tournament / April 20, 8:00am,
Southwyck Golf Club
Have something to donate for
the Silent Auction?
Ash Wednesday
Services
February 18 at Noon & 7:00 pm;
Sanctuary
Ash Wednesday is a day when Christians
confront mortality and confess our
sins before God. As a symbol of our
identification with Jesus Christ, a cross is
made in ashes, a symbol of repentance
and mourning to the wearer. Friendswood
UMC will be offering two services this Ash
Wednesday. Please come and worship with
us at either Noon or at 7:00 pm as we begin
this Holy Season.
Contact Dee Ann Emberton at 713-826-9769
or Dawn Kirby at 281-728-6718.
2015 Sanctuary
Flowers
If you would like to put flowers in the
sanctuary on a Sunday in 2015, email anita@
friendswoodumc.com with the date you
wish to have the flowers and the dedication
you want printed in the bulletin. Flowers are
to be paid in advance any time before the
dedication and are $45 per arrangement.
The Friendswood UMC Plant & Garden
Brigade is looking for volunteers to work a
few hours 3-4 times a year trimming roses,
mulching small beds, planting flowers in the
spring and doing general bed maintenance,
No experience necessary. Work starts after
mid-February.
For more information, contact Judy Wright
at jwrightjjj@aol.com.
FORP
FORP (Fellowship of Retired Persons) will
meet on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 AM
in Wesley Hall. Kathy & Larry McClaugherty
will share their story of love –“Neal:
Champion, The Journey. Lunch catered
by Joe’s BBQ- $5.00 per person. Please call
the church office at 281.482.7535 or email
Julie@friendswoodumc.com to RSVP by
Wednesday, Feb. 11.
job opportunities
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Communication
Facilities
Associate / Graphic Manager
This part-time ministry position works
Designer
closely with the Executive Pastor and
This full-time ministry position works
with the Communication Director in the
design and production of churchwide
communications across a variety of media.
The successful candidate is a self-motivated
team player who enjoys delivering highquality work in a fast-paced environment.
This is a full time position (M–Th,
8:30a–5:00p; Friday 8:30a–1:00p).
our Board of Trustees in managing and
maintenance of our facilities. This 30 hour
position includes, but is not limited to:
Candidates must demonstrate an
active Christian faith and lifestyle and
hold a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in
Communication or Graphic Design. For
a detailed list of responsibilities and job
qualification requirements visit our website
at www.friendswoodumc.com/jobs.
• Provide proactive guidance for
maintenance issues
Those interested in applying for this
position may send resumes to: Friendswood
United Methodist Church c/o Diane Taylor,
110 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood,
Texas 77546 or via email to: diane@
friendswoodumc.com.
• Managing set-up crew
• Performing minor maintenance and repair
• Assisting the Executive Pastor in
management of contracts and contracted
repair and maintenance
• Provide set-up and other facilities
assistance as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires...
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds
• Common to intermediate skill in
household repair
• Flexibility in working hours (day/evening
and weekends may be necessary at times)
• Basic computer skills (email, word
processing, etc.)
Experience in managing employees and
facilities management experience are
preferred, but not required. Candidates
should demonstrate an active Christian faith
and lifestyle.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates may send resumes to:
Friendswood United Methodist Church,
c/o Rev. Howard Huhn, 110 N. Friendswood
Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546 or via email
to: howard@friendswoodumc.com
Nursery Staff
Worker
This part-time ministry position primarily
works Tuesday mornings to support our
Bible Studies. Additional shifts are optional
throughout the week based on need. This
position includes, but is not limited to:
• Caring for children ages 6-weeks to
5-years
• Working with other staff to assist in the
care of young children
• Light cleaning of the nursery at the end of
each shift
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires...
• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended
periods of time
• Willingness to interact with children in a
loving manner and to change diapers and
assist with the restroom for small children
as needed
Background check is required. Experience
in childcare is preferred, but not required.
Candidates should demonstrate an active
Christian faith and lifestyle.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates interested in applying for this
position may send resumes to: Friendswood
United Methodist Church, c/o Hillary Stout,
110 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood,
Texas 77546 or via email to hillary@
friendswoodumc.com