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CONCERNS FOR THIS MONTH

HEALTH CONCERNS: Jerry Gray, Gloria Gray, Annette Lippold, Robyn

Decker, Jane King, Danielle Rice, Jared Miller, Michelle Jaggard, Brittany

(WTAMU Cross Country runner), Alan Cupell, Genie Gilley, Ed Gibson, Piner

Stevens, Hopson family

IN CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY: Tricia Cupell on the death of her mother, Elsie

Jackson, the death of Caleb Sherrod’s grandfather, Pam & Ben Bentley on

the loss of unborn grandchild

JOYS: the birth of Case Christian—parents are Kyle & Mary Ann Christian,

57 families served with Thanksgiving baskets, wonderful friends like the

Looney’s, Carson & Kristin Gerber on the birth of their baby on Thursday

12/18, UMW Brunch a great success, B.J. Brooks and bell choir at Christmas

Tree lighting

OTHER CONCERNS: Lupe Edwards, Kimberely Dudley Lone Star

Conference Cross Country Coach of the year, Brenda Goodwin moving and

travel mercies, Kari Cleavinger and family

BIRTHDAYS: Bob Ingham 11/22, Lexie Hartman 11/24, Addison Tinsley

11/29, Reid Enns 11/30, Hope Ramos, Ed Hinders 12/14, Jacob Hopson

12/16

ANNIVERSARIES: Roberta & Ernest Kin—67 Years, Philip & Rita Niles

12/9—48 years

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Brynn McPherson, Dylan Brown, Shelly

Gross, Milt Hudson, Dick Elliott, Glenda Abernethy, Lou Ann Barnhart, Betty

Hill, Dorothy Cook, Glen Miller, Carolyn Mason, Beth Sanchez, Dorothy

Haley, Judy Gilliam, Tata McCartney, Kimberly Conrad, Kathy Noel, Keith &

Dorinda McCormack, Bruce Fields, Anna Overhulser, C.W. Stubblefield,

Terry & Helen Gamblin, Betty Ketchersid, Martin Mordecai, Waylon Malone,

Gib Satterwhite, T.K. Baker, Erin Green, Christie Wilhite, Dusty Koehler,

Shirley King, Donny Cook, Brandi Sustaire, Patti Kolb, Bobby Altman,

Kingston Marr, Kason Gabbard, Alisann Smookler, Addi Martinez, Hope

Ramos, Virginia Tovar, Anna Ruth Erwin & Mel Wessels

ADDITIONAL INTERCESSORY PRAYERS: President Obama and our

country’s leaders, Costa Rica Team, Backyard Missions, War-torn Countries,

the economy, our policeman and firemen, those in the military and the need

for a local drug and alcohol addiction recovery treatment center.

Please email [email protected] or call 806-655-2851 with all prayer

requests, joys, concerns or updates. If you have requested someone be

added to the Ongoing Prayer Concerns, please update us on that person

occasionally; especially if that person needs to be removed from the list.

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Worship Leaders for the 9am Service December 21 John Lemons December 28 Donna Woodard January 4 Joe Young January 11 Melissa Schlabs January 18 Roman Asbill

Acolytes for the 9 am Service December 21 Jonah Hopson and Danielle Burns December 24 4:00 p.m. Jonah Hopson December 24 6:00 p.m. Karlie Venhaus and Danielle Burns December 28 Sam Williams & Kelsey Blaskowski January 4 Jordan Wilhite & Kristian Wilhite January 11 Danielle Burns & Kelsey Blaskowski January 18 Charlie Neal & Shane Neal

Prayer Room December 21 9:00—Roberta King 11:15—Brenda Havens December 28 9:00—Jan Cowan 11:15—Tyler Looney January 4 9:00—Kathy Rogers(J) 11:15—Brenda Havens January 11 9:00—Amy Roberts 11:15—Jane King January 18 9:00—Arline Rugger 11:15—Joe Lombard

Hosts December 21 8:45 Don & Kathi Lee, Judy Welch, Linda Elliott 11:00 Danny & Wendy Cornelius, Doug & Jan Cowan December 28 8:45 Vanda Paris, Jackie Patterson, Judy Welch, Mary Clare Munger 11:00 Danny & Wendy Cornelius, Doug & Jan Cowan

January 4 8:45 Rusty & Barbara Blackwell, Tim & Debbie Crown 11:00 Bob & Deborah Lee, Sharon Brown , Betty Brown Johnson January 11 8:45 Bobby & Guylene Griffin, Judy Welch, Wade Williams 11:00 Danna Hinders, Pat Holcomb, Betty Hudson, Linda Tinsley January 18 8:45 Joe & Pam Young, Janice Cranmer, Peggy Davis 11:00 Earl & Jackie Blair, Galen & Robin Chandler

(If you are unable to fulfill your obligation in any of these areas, please find a replacement and call the church office and let them know the change. Thank you.)

Attendance Record: November 23

9:00 am Traditional Worship……………………………………………….….268

10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………...304

11:15 am Contemporary Worship………………………………………...…...159

TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………..….427

Attendance Record: November 30

9:00 am Traditional Worship…………………………………………………….220

10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….196

11:15 am Contemporary Worship………………………………………….…...117

TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………........337

Attendance Record: December 7


10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….254


TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………........405

Attendance Record: December 14


10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….286


TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………........458

Schedules Joys and Concerns

CHURCH STAFF

SENIOR PASTOR………………………………….……..….……Rev. Rick Enns

PASTORAL CARE …………………………………………………...Angela Asbill

DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP………..…………………………...Roman Asbill

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY……………….…………….….Tyler Looney

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES………………………..Kim Hopson

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR………………………………..…….......Bill Rogers

FINANCE MANAGER………………………………………….……Christi Ybarra

MUSIC DIRECTOR………………………………………………..Melanie Brooks

ORGANIST……………….………………………………….…..Cameron McMinn

ACCOMPANIST………………………………….…………......….......B.J. Brooks

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER…………………………..Jason Lester

KITCHEN COORDINATOR………………………………..…….Charlotte Wilson

IHH CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR……………………Brenda Shepherd

We are excited to introduce to you

our new Youth Director, Charlie

Keys. He will be starting January

15th and comes to us from Polk

Street UMC in Amarillo. The Staff

Parish Relations Committee put

together an interview committee

made up of SPRC members,

parents, a youth and youth volunteers. We had 5 applicants for the position and

interviewed two candidates.

The Q & A below will help you to get to know Charlie. Over the

coming weeks you will be learning more about him and his family. He will be an

incredible asset to our church family and I hope you will keep them in your

prayers as they make this transition.

Tell us about yourself and your family.

My wife Kristine and I have been married for 8 awesome years! We met at the

Wesley Foundation at West Texas A&M University (GO BUFFS!) We have an

18 month old son named Chanan and he has a little brother or sister who will be

born sometime in June 2015.

What experience do you have in ministry?

I have been involved in ministry for over 10 years now. During that time most of

my experience has been working with students. But I have also been a

discipleship pastor (small group ministry) for adults, I have helped plant a

church as the connections pastor, as well as led the launch of a contemporary

service. I had the privilege of being ordained by Faith Covenant Church in 2007.

What are you most excited about in coming to FUMC Canyon?

I am extremely excited about being a part of such an awesome ministry team

and a church with such great community. I hope I can be as much of a blessing

to FUMC Canyon as I believe the church will be for my family.

What is an initial goal you have as you come lead the youth?

My primary goal is to begin having conversations with the students and finding

out from them what their goals and hopes are for their youth group. It’s

important to me to know what’s important to the students.

What is your favorite hobby or activity?

I recently took up archery as a hobby. But I also enjoy fishing (when I can find

water), reading, and drinking COFFEE!

(Continued on page 3)

Wednesday,

December 24

Christmas Eve Service

4:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Important Tax Deduction Information

In order for you to claim a deduction for contributions you make to the

church in 2014, we must receive your contribution by the end of the year.

Contributions that you make in 2015 cannot be deducted on 2014’s tax

return even if the check is dated this year.

There is one exception—a check that is written, mailed, and postmarked

2014 can be deducted this year even if it is not received by the church until

2015. Our church will be following these rules in issuing receipts.

If it is important for you to have your gift deposited by the church in 2014,

please have your check to the church office no later than 9:30 a.m. on

Tuesday, December 30. The office will be closed Wednesday, December

31 through Friday, January 2.

Welcome New Youth Director—Charlie Keys

YOU CAN GIVE YOUR TITHES &

OFFERINGS ONLINE

Just scan the QR code on your smart phone or go

to our website (www.firstchurchcanyon.com) and

click on the “Donate Now” button.

Merry Christmas and

Peace Be With YOU! It is hard

to believe I am sitting here

looking at the beautiful lights on

my Christmas tree and reflecting

on the year that is so near to the

end. As we move forward,

remember that there will always be ups and downs;

there will always be those that push you to the edge;

those that make you laugh uncontrollably; those that

love you unconditionally; and there is ALWAYS our

Heavenly Father who walks with us through it all!

The Children’s Christmas Program went off

beautifully! The kids performed their little hearts out and

we had some great audience participation. The kids

performed to a full house and it was so much fun.

I had the privilege of guiding these 3 young

men through a study of the Armor of God and a study on

Worship. On Dec. 10 we travelled to Tulia to visit

Kenneth Wyatt’s Art Gallery. This is a tradition I love to

carry on each year. These boys received a bud cross

designed by Kenneth Wyatt. This cross is a symbol that

faith starts as a bud in us and as we learn and grow, it

will bloom when God says we are ready. During the

past months of study we have been nurturing the buds of

faith. I can’t wait to see what God does with the rest of

their

lives.

Mark Your Calendars!

Wednesday Evenings resume January 14th!

January 25th is going to be a huge Sunday! We will be

presenting the 3rd graders in our church with Bibles. It is

such a special time in their lives; please make plans to

attend this special day. We are also going to be

recognizing our acolytes: new, returning, and retiring.

New acolyte training will be held Sunday, January 25 at

4 pm in the sanctuary. Watch your email and mailboxes

for more information.

6th Graders: Confirmation begins Sunday,

February 8 at 5:30. Parents will meet in the sanctuary

and the kids will meet in the

Hangout Room.

Upcoming Events

Children’s News

Sunday, December 21

2:00 p.m. Angel Tree Package Pickup—FH

Monday, December 23 thru Friday, December 26

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday, December 24

4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 28

9:00 a.m. Traditional Sunday Worship Service

10:10 a.m. Sunday School

11:15 a.m. Contemporary Sunday Worship Service

Monday December 29

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Church Office Hours

Tuesday, December 30

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Church Office Hours

Wednesday, December 31 thru Friday, January 2

Church Office Closed

Sunday, January 4




Wednesday, January 7

2:00 p.m. UMW Book Review

6;00 p.m. UMW Executive Board Meeting

Sunday, January 11




Monday, January 12

6:00 p.m. SPRC Meeting—Library

Wednesday, January 14

WNF Activities kick off

5:30 p.m. Meal begins

Thursday, January 15

9:30 a.m. UMW Irene Elder Circle Meeting 17

Edgewood

Sunday, January 18




Greetings! This will be my final newsletter article here at FUMC Canyon. It is hard to believe that over five years have

passed since I turned in my first article. Time has literally flown by, yet our bonds have grown tremendously! This last Sunday Dede and I were blown away by your love and generosity. We both were overwhelmed by your loving words and gifts. I was also honored (as always) to serve communion on Sunday. As I was serving communion I was looking at

many of you thinking about these last five years and how close we feel to many of you. You have watched my kids grow, you have watched me grow, I have watched you grow, we have cried together, laughed together, been frustrated together and simply experienced life together. I can truly say that you are family! I even found myself tearing up during communion thinking about my departure from you. Thank you for everything and know that you have, are and will always be a blessing in our lives. Please know that we plan to stay in touch and even more so know that you will always be dear to us....you will always be family! Love you all very much! Signing out,

Tyler Looney

By the way please be in prayer for our ski trip to

Colorado taking place December 30-January 2nd.

Finances as of November 2014

Income—Year to Date—$849,606.72 Budgeted $903,449.69

Expenses—Year to Date—$815,639.61 Budgeted $920,844.87

Income/Expenses—Year to Date $33,967.11

COMMEMORATIVE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

The Records and History Committee are selling ornaments to honor the

church’s 125th anniversary. The ornaments are $15 each and are available for

purchase in the church office.

Youth News

United Methodist Women of Canyon

2014 Mission Disbursements

Local Missions

Ceta Canyon Camp 500.00

Ceta Canyon Scholarship Fund (Local) 500.00

Wesley Foundation – WTAMU 750.00

In His Hands - FUMC 750.00

Canyon Cares 250.00

Sharing Fund – FUMC 100.00

Volunteers in Mission – FUMC 500.00

FUMC Youth Mission Trips 250.00

Community Thanksgiving Baskets 200.00

Boy Scout Troop 31 100.00

Total 3900.00

International Missions

Ebola Virus Education: 3019240 1000.00

Partners in Mission Nguono Self Help Group - Kenya 1000.00

Dadaab Refugee Camp – northeast Kenya 1000.00

Ons Plek Shelter – Cape Town, South Africa 800.00

Boanerges Deaf Institute 100.00

Total 3900.00

National Missions

Wesley Community Center – Amarillo 1000.00

Wesley Community Center – Amarillo school supplies 75.00

Red Bird Clinic – Kentucky 400.00

UMCOR Sager Brown 1000.00

Lydia Patterson 400.00

McCurdy School 400.00

Neighborhood Services Organization 200.00

Camp Aldersgate, Little Rock, AR 400.00

Total 3875.00

Total Disbursements 2014 11,675.00

LOST & FOUND

Please take a moment to check the LOST & FOUND cart

in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen to see if anything belongs to you!

Anything left on cart by January 5, 2015 will be donated.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP MEALS

Wednesday night meals and activities will start January 14th. Please join us 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

$3 per individual or $10 per family. To-go boxes also available.

January 14th Chili with Crackers, Cornbread & Toppings and Dump Cake January 21st Spaghetti & Meatballs, Mixed Salad, Garlic Bread and Peanut Butter Cake

January 28th Crockpot Salsa Chicken with Rice and Cookies

Spirit Wind is made up of youth who have complete the 8th grade through graduating Seniors and are part of the Northwest Texas

Conference of the United Methodist Church. The choir holds auditions in January of each year. The audition for FUMC Canyon will be held on January 10th at 10am in the parlor and sanctuary. Please visit http://www.spiritwindnwtx.com/ for more information.

My grandpa made me and my brother a toybox for Christmas one year. It was stained wood with a little shelf that ran along the sides of the interior. I stored all the good stuff in there. Just thinking about it makes me smile. I remember the toys of my youth. The joy and excitement of play. My friends and I loved to race hot wheels cars down the

stairs. The countless hours spent playing with action figures from GI Joy, to the 6 Million Dollar Man to just about every Star Wars figure ever created. As a dad, I realized that much of that play was copying many of the things that parents do. Whether it's taking care of a baby doll, building at a plastic workbench, or pretending to be a teacher, soldier, or a police officer. We did it for fun. But in that fun we were learning. How many lessons have I learned from playing well? What new lessons can we learn from some of the toys of our past? In Christ, Rick Enns

Sr. Pastor

Continued from Page 1—Keys article

What would we be surprised to know about you?

It might surprise you that I have been a mascot for 3 different organizations. I

was the Borger Bulldog, the West Texas A&M Buffalo “Bucky”, and the Amarillo

Gorillas mascot “Stomp”.

If you could eat only one thing from now until Jesus returns, what would it

be?

I am going to break the rules and say it’s a tie between my grandmother’s turkey

and dressing and combination burritos from Taco Villa!

What is your favorite movie?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

What passage of Scripture is closest to your heart?

Acts 4:13 – “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived

that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they

recognized that they had been with Jesus.”

I want people to recognize that I have been with Jesus by the way I live my life.

Mark 12:30-31 is also a scripture that inspires/challenges me on a regular basis.

How can we help you in this transition?

I think the primary way FUMC Canyon can help is with prayer. Anytime you go

through a transition it is such an encouragement to know that there are people

praying on your behalf. Also we would love to meet as many of you as possible

so don’t be shy about coming up and introducing yourself!

Fall 2014 Wednesday Night Fellowship

Meals

We served a total of 1024 meals this

semester, with an average of 102.5 served

each Wednesday night. Join us again on

January 13 when we start back!

Thank You Notes

Dear Church family,

Thank you so much for the finals care

package! I really appreciate the gesture,

and it came just in time! I can’t wait to

see you all again at Christmastime.

Thanks again for all you do!

Rachel Smith

Dear FUMC Canyon,

Thank you for the awesome care

package during finals! All the goodies

and the note gave the much needed

boost to finish out the semester strong!

Thank you for continuing encourage the

college students during the semester!

God is good!

Sierra Ybarra

http://www.spiritwindnwtx.com/

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