FUMC STAFF Rev. Dr. Russ Munc h Pastor Gena Herrera Chancel Choir Director Judy Mahavier Pianist Susan Parish Praise Team Leader Rebecca Sansing Praise Ringers Director Sharon Richardson Sunshine & Rainbows Director Ronica Johnson Administrative Secretary Contact FUMC at any time, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns. phone: 979-245-4627 e-mail: [email protected]web site: fumcbaycity.com www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx Worship Services SUNDAY 10:00 AM UNITED FAMILY WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY Sunday School Classes for all ages Music Ministries MONDAY 6:15 pm Praise Band 7:00 pm Praise Singers WEDNESDAY 5:15 pm Praise Ringers 6:45 pm Chancel Choir FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2300 Avenue H Bay City, TX 77414 CHANGE SERVICES REQUESTED FIRST THOUGHTS First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church Bay City, Texas Bay City, Texas Bay City, Texas Bay City, Texas— — —Dr. Russ Munch, Pastor Dr. Russ Munch, Pastor Dr. Russ Munch, Pastor Dr. Russ Munch, Pastor http://fumcbaycity.com http://fumcbaycity.com http://fumcbaycity.com http://fumcbaycity.com www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]Dear Church Family, I hope this note finds you in good health and blessed with your heart turned toward Easter. I have found that sometimes I need to remind myself how blessed I have been and currently am. Recently Carol and I went through some pictures of some of our adventures. Isn’t it interesting how many more digital pictures we get when we aren’t limited to hoping to get 26 pictures out of a 24 roll of film? Oh, how things have changed. Now we have literally thousands of pictures, some great, some ok and some in the category of “why didn’t I delete that long ago”!!! ...Probably a sermon in this somewhere. In the exercise of looking at these pictures we reminisced from trips to over 44 countries so far and all 50 states, most of which involved, a portion anyway, of a mission trip or ministry activity. Each and every one full of memories and true blessings. I can testify that every time we had the opportunity to go minister or take aid or build some building or ministry, I came home with more blessing that I felt I provided. That is the graciousness of God. When we give of ourselves, He blesses. As most of you have heard, I will be retiring at the end of this annual conference year, which is at the end of June. Carol and I have felt at home here in Bay City, and we consider it an honor to have shared life with you. For us it is a bitter sweet time. Sad to leave Bay City and happy to start a new leg of the journey. My goal when leaving a church or any setting is to strive to leave it in a better position than when we first arrived. We have worked hard together. We have sought the will of God through prayerful discernment with our Bay City FUMC church leadership and The Texas Methodist Foundation. We have vibrant children’s and youth ministries, and a solid mission team involved in local, regional and global ministries. Our worship experi- ences are uplifting, inspirational and powerful……… All said, I am proud of all the hard work you all have done and continue to do. I am thankful Carol and I have had the opportunity to work arm in arm with you. I know the time will fly by in a hurry, but this is not a goodbye, rather consider it an encouragement to you to continue to be a blessing to our community and beyond. You all are making a difference. Only by His grace, Pastor Russ Come Grow With Us 2019
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FUMC STAFF
Rev. Dr. Russ Munc h Pastor Gena Herrera Chancel Choir Director Judy Mahavier Pianist Susan Parish Praise Team Leader Rebecca Sansing Praise Ringers Director Sharon Richardson Sunshine & Rainbows Director Ronica Johnson Administrative Secretary Contact FUMC at any time, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns.
phone: 979-245-4627 e-mail: [email protected] web site: fumcbaycity.com www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx
Worship Services
SUNDAY
10:00 AM UNITED FAMILY WORSHIP IN THE
SANCTUARY
Sunday School
Classes for all ages
Music Ministries
MONDAY 6:15 pm
Praise Band 7:00 pm
Praise Singers
WEDNESDAY
5:15 pm Praise Ringers
6:45 pm Chancel Choir
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2300 Avenue H Bay City, TX 77414 CHANGE SERVICES REQUESTED
FIRST THOUGHTS First United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church
Bay City, TexasBay City, TexasBay City, TexasBay City, Texas————Dr. Russ Munch, PastorDr. Russ Munch, PastorDr. Russ Munch, PastorDr. Russ Munch, Pastor
If we don’t have your birth date or anniversary on file, we’d love to include you in our celebratory wishes! Contact the church office at 245–4627 or email:
___ I am willing to drive ___ number of passengers I can accommodate
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Friendly smiles, warm and welcoming hearts are needed to be “Sunday Sidewalk greeters” in front of our sanctuary on Sunday mornings from
9:40 – 10:05 am (weather permitting). As visitors enter the building, it may be intimidating to make their way through an often crowded narthex. As a “sidewalk greeter” you will greet and guide visitors and members before they set foot in the building. It is an opportunity to be the hands, feet, SMILES and LOVE of Jesus!
Sign up in the Narthex or in the church office.
Registration Dates
Current Student registration:
March 4th—8th
8:30 am—12:00 pm
Open enrollment:
March 18th—22nd
8:30 am—12 pm
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SCOUTS BSA TROOP 145 FOR GIRLS
On February 1, 2019 Boy Scouts of America officially welcomed females aged 11 – 18
years of age into the organization. Michelle Dilday, a representative from the Sam
Houston Area Council, presented FUMC the official charter for Troop 145 during the
FUMC church service on February 10, 2019. Troop 145 for Girls is the only female
troop in our district of the Sam Houston Area Council. They are working hard and
getting use to the BSA program. The weekend of February 15 – 17 they had their
first overnight campout at Breckenridge Recreation area. They have signed up for
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CUB SCOUT PACK 4545
The individual dens meet weekly to do the things needed to finish the rank that
they are in. Most, but not all, den meetings will end at the end of the school year
The weekend of February 16 – 17 the Webelos 2 Den joined with Troop 45 for the
Webelos Woods campout at Riverside. The Scouts and Webelos 2 camp overnight and begin
to learn about camping. On Saturday, March 30 Webelos 2, with their families, and Troop
45 will have an Arrow of Light ceremony (Webelos 2 have finished their rank) and a “cross
over ceremony” (Webelos 2 walk over a bridge from Cub Scouts to meet their Scout troop).
The Pack had the annual Blue and Gold banquet at the KC Hall on Thursday, February 21
to celebrate the birthday of Cub Scouts. Friday, March 22 will be the cake auction. This
will also be at the KC Hall. This is a major fundraiser for the Pack.
SCOUTS BSA TROOP 45 FOR BOYS
Troop 45 started the Webelos 2 weekend on Friday the 15th.
The Troop starts March with the Scouts deciding which merits badges they wish to take
during summer camp. A few Scouts who were chosen for Scouting’s National Honor Soci-
ety, The Order of the Arrow, will go to Camp Bovay near Navasota to go through the Or-
deal in order to become a member. They will also get a patch that they will wear on their
tan shirt over the right pocket. The rest of the month will find the Scouts finishing merit
badges and rank advancements.
On Wednesday, March 27, Troop 45 will have the Spring Court of Honor. It will be held in
Wesley Hall at 7:30 PM until the presentations of merit badges, rank advancements and
announcements have been handed out. We have fried chicken with trimmings for dinner
and is followed by the ceremony. Families are encouraged to attend. On this night the
Scouts will be given tickets for the annual BBQ fundraiser held on the first Sunday of
May. This is our only fundraiser.
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THIS TIME ITS COOKIES,
NOT “COOKERS,” FOR CHRIST
Providing edible agape in the form of cookies is a
tangible way to show Christian love to both the
1400-plus inmates and those charged with guard-
ing and housing for them in TDCJ’s Stevenson
Unit in Cuero during the 29th Kairos Prison Min-
istry. So, as our church’s lay leader and an
‘inside’ volunteer with this April 24-28 retreat, Willie Younger is asking
those who support Jesus’ directive to reach out to those in prison (per
Mat. 25:36,) and who are willing and able to provide cookies for this in-
spiring event by:
• Home baking cookies to be enjoyed by the 42 prisoners, carefully
selected to participate, as they receive three full days of thought-
provoking, life-changing messages, and/or
• Monetarily contributing so that commercially available cookies
can be purchased and a full dozen of these delights shared with
each and every inmate and TDCJ employee at this state correc-
tional facility. [FYI – the non-denominational Kairos team has
made arrangements to buy tasty cookies from a local Christian-
owned bakery at a bargain $1.25/dozen. Each one eaten by a con-
vict is a reminder that God has not forgotten them, and we have not
forgotten His commandments. Checks should be made out to KAI-
ROS.]
It is asked that home-baked cookies and donated funds be turned in at
the church office no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 23.
FYIs: 1. There are no restrictions regarding the kinds of cookies which can be gifted, except that they be wholesome, tasty and made with love.
2. Kairos is a Greek word meaning God’s Special Time”.
3. On Saturday night, each incarcerated Kairos pilgrim is given a dozen cookies and asked to present them to someone in the prison with whom they have a strained, broken and volatile relationship. These delicacies are appropriately known as “Forgiveness Cookies”.
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The Abundant Life steering committee will meet Wednes-
day, March 21st, 2018 at 5:30 pm. in the BIBLE Classroom.
Anyone interested in assisting with outreach, evangelism,
missions and fellowship within our church and community
are encouraged to attend! Bring your ideas as we continue to
identify God’s vision for how we can serve and bring others to
know Him.
God desires for us to live abundant lives,
He wants us to live with joy and purpose.
“How abundant are the good things that
you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take
refuge in you.” Psalm 31:19 (NIV)
Abundant Life is an “umbrella” ministry, to dream, vision, and plan.
A steering committee meets monthly so we can plan as God leads;
then join with others in areas where we share our passions to imple-
ment these plans. You are blessed by God with gifts and talents to
share; working with others with similar passions can be life changing
for you and those around you.
Watch for information on these upcoming events! • Monthly Sunday potluck lunches
March 17 – “Pot(luck) of Gold” St. Patrick’s day theme
April 14 – Spring theme
May 5 – Boy Scout fund raiser lunch, May 20th – gradua-
tion brunch
• Lenten lunches at noon @ FUMC: March 13, 27, April 10
(FPC – March 6, 20, April 3, 17)
• Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 20th at
10:30 am
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Children’s Church
needs volunteers
Contact: Allyson Wright
832-483-4015
HEADS UP FOLKS
Full details will be shared, in the near future, on three ex-ceptional opportunities being hosted by FUMC’s leader-
ship:
1. MARCH 28 - County Service Fair Planning Meeting to fine-tune this aid and assistance forum.
2. APRIL 27 – One Day Mission Trip to Cuero United Methodist Church to help prepare and pack food for the Kairos retreat.
3. MAY 4th - Active Shooter Training sponsored by FUMC’s Safety Team.
CRADLE OF TEXAS EMMAUS COMMUNITY The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three– day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus
Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed through other believers.
This experience begins with a sponsor’s prayerful discernment. An invitation and application are then extended to the participant. The completed applica-tion is forwarded to Emmaus leaders, who prayerfully consider each applicant. The community registrar invites the person to attend a three-day experience of New Testament/Christianity as a lifestyle.
The COT Emmaus Community will be having 4 Walks this year:
Men’s Walk #83: April 25 to 28, 2019
Women’s Walk #84: June 20-23, 2019
Men’s Walk #85: Sept. 12—15, 2019
Women’s Walk #86: October 24—27, 2019
All Walks will be held in Danbury. Anyone who is interested in going on a Walk must have a Sponsor who has already gone on the Walk. They can give you any information you need.
For all those who have gone on a Walk, our church has an account that they can donate to. Please write in the memo that it is for the Emmaus Scholarship Fund (Pay to the order of FUMC). Any and all donations will be appreciated.
Available Dates:Available Dates:Available Dates:Available Dates:
March 3 & 17 March 3 & 17 March 3 & 17 March 3 & 17
April 14 & 21 April 14 & 21 April 14 & 21 April 14 & 21
May 5 & 26May 5 & 26May 5 & 26May 5 & 26
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EASTER LILY FORMEASTER LILY FORMEASTER LILY FORMEASTER LILY FORM If you would like to place an Easter lily in the sanctuary in honor of or memory of a loved one, please fill out the form and place it in the offering plate, mail it, or bring it by the church office. The price is $15.00 each. Deadline for ordering is April
8th at noon. Proceeds from the sale of lilies will go to the Altar Guild.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
In memory of: ________________________________________________________
In honor of:__________________________________________________________
Given by: ___________________________________________________________
Total enclosed: _____________ check no. ___________ cash ______________
Number ordered: ____________
Join us each week for Lenten Lunches each Wednesday from noon to 1
March 6th @ First Presbyterian church
March 13th @ FUMC in Wesley Hall
March 20th @ First Presbyterian church
March 27th @ FUMC in Wesley Hall
April 3rd @ First Presbyterian church
April 10th @ FUMC in Wesley Hall
April 17th @ First Presbyterian church
Each week a different speaker presents a short devotional followed by
a delicious lunch and fellowship. We need your assistance when we
host the lunches on March 13th, 27th and April 10th. Please sign up in
the narthex or church office to serve on a meal team or provide des-
serts and other food. Donations are appreciated as well!