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WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES Church Office (936) 564-8308
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service Fax (936) 564-8582
Volume 10, Issue 1 9:45 am Sunday School Email: info@fumcnac.org
Feb/Mar 2017 10:55 am Traditional Worship Service Website: www.fumcnac.org
FEBRUARY Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm
19-New Member Class at
10 am in the Conf. Room
20-Heart-to-Heart Chorus
rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICESMARCH 1
Rm and performance at 10 am
at Garrison Nursing Home
Join us for Ash Wednesday Services, Wed, Mar 1.
25-Emmaus Gathering at There will be two services offered:
3:30 pm Ash Wednesday Noon Service between
27-Preschool Registration 12:15 to 12:45 pm in the Chapel and
opens to Church
Families/Staff/Teachers
Ash Wednesday Service at 6:00 pm in the
MARCH Sanctuary.
01-Ash Wednesday Services Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent,
-12:15 pm in the Chapel and a 40-day period where we prepare for the
-6:00 pm in the Sanctuary celebration of Easter.
Preschool Registration
opens to currently-enrolled
students LENTEN STUDY (MAR 5APR 9)
05-Lenten Studies
(Sundays Mar 5-Apr 9) Lenten Study Sundays March 5 - April 9
06-Preschool Registration
opens to the public at 6:00 pm in the Parlor
Heart-to-Heart Chorus Sometimes our lives are in such disarray we cant
rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir envision a way through to redemption. But when we look
Rm and performance at 10 am at the mess through the eyes of Christ, we not only find
at The Arbor redemption, we can clearly see spiritual
12-Daylight Saving Time restoration. In Restored, author Tom Berlin
Begins
13-Primetimers Meeting
encourages us to reflect and meditate through our own
13-17 SPRING BREAK brokenness, showing us that it is only when we focus on
20-Heart-to-Heart Chorus the cross as a place to surrender control that we can leave
rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir our mess and find true redemption. This 6-week study
Rm and performance at 10 am uses Scripture, devotional tools, and the writings of
at Meadowview Nursing Home Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, St. Augustine, John
26-UMW SUNDAYSpecial
Guest PreacherDiane
Wesley, Evelyn Underhill and others. We will be offering
McGehee the study on Sunday evenings; participant books are
LENT/EASTER available for $12.00 per book.
MARCH 1 ASH WED
APRIL10-14
HOLY WEEK NOON Lenten Study Schedule
SERVICES/PRAYER ROOM 5:30 6:00 pm Meal in the Family Life Center
APRIL 13 Adult
MAUNDY THURSDAY 6:00 7:30 pmClass
WORSHIP SERVICE AT Ignite Jr High Youth
6 PMFLC 6:00 7:30 pm Class
APRIL 14 Children
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP 6:00 7:00 pm Confirmation Class
SERVICE AT 6 PM 6:00 6:30 pm Children in FLC
SANCTUARY 6:30 7:30 pm Childrens Classes
APRIL 16
EASTER SUNDAY
From The Pastor
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to pre-
sent your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is
your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1
All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will
become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house,
ready for every good work. II Timothy 2:21
These verses give me the sense that we are called to do Gods work with
both passion and competence. I want to give you a thought from my friend
Jim Gentil, also known as Mr. Positive.
Peace,
In January one of our focuses in worship has been on Discipleship. We heard Instructions on How to be a
Disciple. One of the Christian marks of a true Disciple is Love, loving one another and others as Jesus has
loved us. As we begin the journey of training our souls, taking up the discipline of learning to love as Jesus
has loved us would be a great place to start.
To love as Jesus has loved sounds easy, but knowing the history of the disciples and our own lives, we real-
ize that this love is tough. Its a love that calls for us to give ourselves away to meet the needs of others. Its
an unconditional love; it doesnt guarantee we will receive that same love in return. We are called not to live
our lives just for self, but for the benefit of others. As we prepare for the Lenten Season, let us rethink what is
involved in this call to love.
This love that Jesus calls us to practice and share with one another and others, will sustain us in the challeng-
ing days ahead. And this love of one another and others will be the distinctive way the church will be recog-
nized in the world.
Grace,
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KATHY BRANTONNew Financial Secretary
Kathy Branton joins our staff, after a brief retirement from St. Lukes UMC in
Houston. She and her husband Tom had been splitting their time between Houston and
Lake Nacogdoches for five years before Tom joined Angelina College in January 2016
gratefully making Nacogdoches their permanent home. Originally from North Syracuse,
NY, Kathy has been a Texas resident for over 30 years. Her daughter, Amanda Timm,
was born and raised a Texan. After obtaining a B.A. in Rehabilitation and Community Ser-
vices from Springfield College, Kathy found her calling in finance and administration. She
studied accounting and business in the Houston area and began her work with the United
Methodist Church as the financial secretary of Deer Park UMC. Her calling then led to
the Texas Annual Conference (Conference Accountant), Northern Illinois Conference
(Director of Administration), then back to Texas. Kathy joined St. Lukes UMC as the As-
sistant Finance Director and retired nine years later as the Director of Finance and IT.
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R ROOM April 10-16
THANK YOU
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for the kindness and compassion you showed me and my family during the passing of my husband,
Gary. Amy and I especially want to thank those who helped facilitate the luncheon at the church so we could gather with
close friends and family prior to the service. It was heartwarming and felt like we had never been away from Nacogdo-
ches.
Nancy Willis
CHILDRENS MINISTRYSpring Monthly Schedule
1st Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday
Creation Care Godly Play The Story The Story
Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
School School
Prayer Ministry will offer an opportunity to journey in prayer with Jesus during Holy Week. Beginning Monday, April 10
through Friday, April 14, a Prayer Room will be offered with a series of nine areas reflecting scripture of Christs last
days.
The Prayer Room will be available from 8:30 am 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Everyone is welcome. Come as your
schedule permits.
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SAVE THE DATE-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
2017 Vacation Bible School
Come discover how Gods heroes have courage, heart,
wisdom, hope, and power!!
Sunday, June 11-Thursday, June 15
5:15-7:30 p.m.
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
Memorial Gifts were given:
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FUMCNAC CALENDAR
FEBRUARY Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208
19New Member Class with the Pastors at 10 am 20Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir
Conf Rm Room followed by performance at Meadowview
Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208 UMW Circle III Meeting 6:30 pm
20Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir 21UMW Circle II Meeting at 9:30 amLibrary
Room followed by performance at Garrison Nursing Home UMW Circle IV Meeting at 9:30 am
UMW Circle III Meeting 6:30 pm UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 amParlor
SPRC Meeting at 7:00 pmLibrary
21UMW Circle II Meeting at 9:30 amLibrary
UMW Circle IV Meeting at 9:30 am
CHURCH EVENT FORM
UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 amParlor
If you are planning to reserve a room in the church for a meeting,
25Emmaus Gathering at 3:30 pmFLC
gathering, etc., or would like an offsite church-related event to be
26Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208
published on the official church calendar, a request can be made
27Preschool Registration Opens to Church Families
by completing a Church Event Form that can be found in the
and Church Staff and Teacher
Workroom or online at www.fumcnac.org. Scroll down to the bot-
MARCH tom of the home page and click resources, church event form.
01Ash Wednesday Services: For more information, contact Jim Jenkins at 936-564-8308 or
12:15 pm in the Chapel and 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary email - jim.j@fumcnac.org
Preschool Registration opens to currently-enrolled ACCESS ACS
students To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to www.fumcnac.org,
02Board of Trusteed Meeting at 5:30 pmLibrary click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of the page. For more
Missions Committee Meeting at 7:00 pmRoom 202 information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at 936-564-8308 or
05Lenten Studies5:30 pm Meal ; 6:30 pm Study email sharon.b@fumcnac.org
Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208 Articles Due for Next Newsletter
06Preschool Registration opens to the public Our March/April Newsletter deadline is Wednesday, March 8.
Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir Articles for this issue should be submitted using the online form
Room followed by performance at The Arbor available on our websitewww.fumcnac.org, scroll down to
07UMW Circle VI AM Meeting at 11:00 amLibrary the bottom of the page, click resources and select
12DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS Announcement Request Form
Lenten Studies5:30 pm Meal ; 6:30 pm Study
BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINES
Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208 Please submitted your requests using the online form available
13-17 SPRING BREAK on our websitewww.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of
13Primetimers Meeting at 10:30 amFLC the page, click resources and select Announcement Request
14UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6:00 pmParlor Form for our weekly Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.
19Lenten Studies5:30 pm Meal ; 6:30 pm Study
Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am
(1st & 3rd Mondays)
HRT Emmaus Reunion Group meets on Mondays at 5:30 pm - Barbara LaFours
Tuesdays:
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers Fellowship at 5:30 pm - Library
Sr. High Youth Ignite - Doors Open at 6:30 pm and Ministry Program is at 7-8:30 pm
Mens Basketball Fellowship at 6:30 pm - Conference Room/Family Life Center
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Boy Scout Troop 161 meeting at 5:00 pm in the Scout Lodge
Common Ground Bible Studies in the Fall and Spring (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
Jr. High Ignite (7-8 graders) 5:30-7:30 pm - Family life Center/Youth Center
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Our Staff PRAYER CONCERNSUPDATED, Monday, February 13 (9 am)
DR. JEFF McDONALD Robert Coale (Karen Migls Father), Jean Dodge, Doris Smith, Patrick Hodo (requested by Jo Spurlin), Carolyn Mitchell, Doris
Senior Pastor Johnston (Ray Johnstons mom), Abigail Smith (requested by Lynn Teague), Bruce Lanham (requested by Harold Hall), Jean
jeff.m@fumcnac.org Jackson (requested by Gale White), John McGee (requested by John and Gale White), James Smith (Al Smiths nephew),
REV. LORRAINE BROWN Holly DeBardelaben (Kay Jeffreys granddaughter) , Caroline Rahm (requested by Tracy Rahm), Bebe Sartor, Steven Russell
Associate Pastor (Lynn Teagues brother), Donald Musgrave (Cathy Martins brother), John Mac Burn (requested by Pat Stephens-Williams),
lorraine.b@fumcnac.org
JEFF CAMPBELL Andrew Bird, Alexander Phillips (Sue Laws cousins grandson), Noureen Ronchetto (Lenee McDonalds Aunt), Martin Houser,
Director of Youth Ministry Matt Rocco (requested by Sarah Ash), Mike Rigsby, Joe Rewolinski (Becky Rewolinskis Brother), Martha Sullivan, Helen
jeff.c@fumcnac.org Grout, Dan Whatley, Kristen Rigsby, Annette Rodriguez (Brenda Coopers sister), Candyce Wagnon (Terry Smiths Daughter),
ELSA JORDAN Peggy Cox, Thad Hairston, Louis Neff, Dr. J. Leon Young, Wendy Wright (Paulette Wrights daughter), Mike Willingham (Tip
Director of Childrens Ministry and Nanny Smiths son-in-law), Laura Wrench (Lisa and Richard Wrenchs Daughter), Craig Thomas, Peggy Thorsen, Emmet
elsa.j@fumcnac.org Doan (Norma and Malcolm Doans grandson), Suzi Sipes (Skeeter Davis Cousin), Tim Kenney (Jerry and Marry Lynne Andis,
LISA LABOSKY son-in-law), Bob Palm, Johnnie Johson, Richie Courvelle (Audry Quicks grandoson), Janet Clark, Carlotta Garza (requested
Director of Preschool by Sarah Ashs mom), Brandi Hunt (Jan Griffins sister-in-law), Gene Milford, Rev. Lani Rousseau, Robert Orr (Betty Yar-
lisa.l@fumcnac.org
BECCA ANTHONY
broughs brother), Bill Larison, Mazie Farmer, Barbara Kimbrough, Jacob Vohs (Leon Dorseys grandson), Ruth Williams (Gale
Asst. Director of Preschool Whites step-mother), Claudia Whitley, Ronie Kiss (requested by Randy Setterberg), Sammie Smith, Rheanna Watson
becca.a@fumcnac.org (requested by Gale White), Judy Williamson, Bill Lewis, Brynn Law, Charlene Hubbard (Carla Coffees mom), Jim Hall
DR. TOD FISH (requested by Bill Teague), Corey Jones (requested by Kathryn Salas), Hannah Hopson, Mark Stephens (requested by Connie
Director of Music Ministry Lester), Austyn (requested by Carolyn Davis)
tod.f@fumcnac.org Military Personnel in Combat Zone
TERESA POWELL Jake Trotter, Tracy Coe
Praise Team Leader Our Hearts Go Out to
powelltk24@gmail.com
Cindy Sheffield-Hancock and family on the passing of her father, Cylde Sheffield
DR. ANDY PARR
Suzanne Warlick and family on the passing of her husband, Charles Warlick
Organist
andy.p@fumcnac.org Mackey Richardson and family on the passing of his father, Rev. Frank Richardson
SHARON BRIGHT The family of Bill Tucker on his passing
Office Manager Leon & Patsy Hallman and family on the passing of his son, Dwayne Hallman
sharon.b@fumcnac.org Louise Owen and family on the passing of her mother, Wyndell Westmoreland
KATHY BRANTON
Financial Secretary
kathy.b@fumcnac.org Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team appreciates current
JIM JENKINS updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates to info@fumcnac.org If you know of a
Building Manager member of FUMC who is in the hospital or who will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office
jim.j@fumcnac.org - 936-564-8308.