January 2017

Volume 5, Issue 1

Echoes Across the River

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Adults…………………………………… ….3

Children…………………….…………..…..5

Youth………………………………...………5

Staff Roster…………………………...……..3

Outreach……………………………...…….6

UM Missions…………………………..…… 6

Nurse Notes ………………………………..5

Memorials…………………….…………….4

Happenings…………………..…………....7

OUR WORSHIP SERVICES

Traditional Worship:

8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Riverside Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship:

11 a.m.

Hillside Worship Center

Happy New Year, Church!

What a joy it is to be entering into my third year in

ministry at KFUMC. As I reflect over the last several years, I am

overwhelmed with how far we have come together. Through

the power of Christ at work in his church, we have welcomed

hundreds of new people to membership at KFUMC. We have

witnessed new life in births, baptisms, and professions of faith.

We have extended our ministries of love and justice further than

ever before as we serve people in Kerr County, Costa Rica,

Rwanda, and around the world.

Along the way, we have faced challenges. We have overcome financial

deficits and demonstrated fiscal discipline to ensure we do the most good for the

Kingdom with every dollar donated to the church. As a culture of generosity has

been developed, we have been able to meet all our ministry needs without special

appeals or fundraisers. This is the sign of a healthy, mature congregation.

Some of our challenges were not of our own making. Rather, they have

been pressed upon us by the ongoing disobedience of certain leaders in the great-

er United Methodist denomination. Though sometimes hard to do, we at KFUMC

have made a commitment to speak truth in love while holding fast to the doctrines

and disciplines of the United Methodist Church. We have chosen to anchor our-

selves in this great affirmation: This church belongs to Jesus Christ. By studying the

Bible, we learn ever more about how he wants us to Love God, Share Christ, and

Make Disciples.

As we enter a new season of ministry together in 2017, I am excited to turn

our attention to our neighbors as we find ways to invite them to become connected

to Jesus Christ through the ministries of KFUMC. As you know, we have dramatically

improved our efforts at hospitality and follow up for the people already visiting

KFUMC. Now we are ready to increase the number of visitors by becoming even

more proactive in issuing invitations to others.

Friends, there is so much to be excited about as we consider this next year

together. I pray you will be open to the Spirit’s leading as he shows you the places

where you are called to grow deeper spiritually, serve the church, and witness to

the community. I continue to pray for you, for the work Christ has put before us, and

the mission he has given us. If I can help you grow in your discipleship of Jesus Christ,

please let me know. My door is always open.

It is an honor to be your pastor,

Rev. Ryan Barnett

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Thoughts from Pastor Phillip

Greetings Church! As many of you already know, this will be my final message to you as I

prepare to accept the role of pastor for FUMC Brownsville. My emotions have been all over the

place as we have prepared for this move. The one feeling that rises above the rest though is

thankfulness.

Not just as a pastor, but as a father, I could not have asked for a better church to serve be-

side these last few years. You have embraced and loved not only myself, but my wife and chil-

dren and for that I will always be thankful to KFUMC. My third born Aaron was baptized here, and I am

honored that this congregation said those baptismal vows to pray for and help raise him.

I am thankful for our United Methodist Church under whose itinerant system I was led here in the first place. It

is through that appointment system that I had the honor to serve you as pastor and meet so many wonderful

Christians that I will have the privilege to worship beside in eternity. I will now have the blessed opportunity to

meet new people, families, churched, and unchurched to worship beside in Brownsville.

I want you to know how much you have influenced, encouraged, taught, and loved me in my time here

and for all those things I cannot thank you enough.

I have many hopes, but my main hope is found in the Lord and trust He will continue to do amazing things

here at Kerrville First through you, the church body, with the faithful staff and clergy God has gifted you with!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Phillip Hoeflinger

Monday, December 7,

Ed Bldg Rm 206, 2 PM Beloved Faith Friends is our out-

reach ministry for widows.

In support of Mustard Seed

Ministries, we will be bringing food

to be used in our food pantry.

All widows are invited to join us

for refreshments and fellowship.

KFUMC 2020 Measuring Spiritual Growth

One of the five-year goals adopted by our Church Council is to increase

spiritual growth. My many years of business experience and serving on

numerous non-profit boards have taught me that goals need to be “SMART”

which is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time

-Bound. When I think about our spiritual growth goal, it seems to me that it

meets all of these criteria except for Measurable. How can you measure

spiritual growth?

When we first adopted this goal we, of course, had this discussion. Finally

we decided to use parameters that we know how to measure. So we settled

on worship attendance, Sunday school attendance and tithing. We decided

that those variables don’t actually measure spiritual growth, but we thought

that an increase in those areas would probably indicate that there was also

an increase in spiritual growth taking place. In essence, we decided to use

participation and attendance as proxies for measuring spiritual growth.

In the months since I was elected goal champion for spiritual growth, I

have continued to ponder the question, “How can you measure spiritual

growth itself?” I think about my own spiritual life and wonder what it would

look like if I was growing spiritually. Would I pray more, love more, be more

Christ-like? How would my life change? I think I am growing spiritually, but

how can I be sure?

Over the next several months, I will be working to find an answer to this

question and challenging the Council to be open to ways that we may be

able to measure spiritual growth itself. If you have any thoughts on this sub-

ject, please let me know. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

May the Spirit of Christ continue to grow in your heart during this Christmas

season and the years to come! Shalom,

Bob Rothe, Goal Champion for Spiritual Growth

Equipping the Saints “Forward in a New Spirit”

Saturday, January 21

Fredericksburg UMC The Rio TX conference will provide an

overview of our district ministries and will

spotlight examples and tools for being

more effective disciples of Christ. Bishop

Robert Schnase will be the featured

speaker. Pre-registration is required.

January Sermons

Jan 1: Phil. 3:7-14 (Pastor Phillip Hoeflinger) New Year Resolutions

Jan 8: Romans 7:12

Original Nature, Property and Use of the Law

Jan 15: Romans 3:31

The Law Established Through Faith I

Jan 22: Romans 3:31

The Law Established Through Faith II

Jan 29: Acts 26:24

The Nature of Enthusiasm

KFUMC Congregational Survey on Human Sexuality KFUMC Lay Leaders want to thank all those who participated in the congregational survey. As you may have heard, the

United Methodist denomination is facing serious challenges as we seek to live faithfully in a changing culture. In particular, our

denomination continues to debate whether we will change our traditional position regarding same-sex marriages and practicing

gay clergy. A special commission is currently meeting to discuss all these issues and propose "A Way Forward" for the United

Methodist Church. This survey was designed to give the members of KFUMC an opportunity to weigh in on these critical issues. All

responses were anonymous. The data from the survey will assist your lay leaders in representing you to the decision-makers in the

denomination as to the final outcome of this debate. Our Bishop Robert Schnase (a member of the special commission) will be

seeking feedback on these matters from the Rio Texas Conference this spring. Thanks to your participation, we will be prepared to

offer it in a way that reflects the body of our church. The response rate to the survey was greater than expected and statistically

very significant, indicating a valid random sample of the whole congregation. In the first weeks of January, all of the data will be

analyzed and prepared to be presented to the whole congregation. We plan to print the summary of responses in the February

issue of the monthly newsletter. This will allow everyone to receive the information at the same time. These are challenging times

in the United Methodist denomination. Please remain in prayer for our lay leaders, pastors, bishops, and denominational leaders.

OUR STAFF

Clergy

Ryan Barnett, Senior Pastor

Dr. Donna Magee, Associate Pastor

Logan Talamas, Associate Pastor

Max Perez, Associate Pastor

Program Staff

Dr. David Baker, Director of Music &

Worship

Matt Ratliff, Assistant Director of Music

Dr. Sabrina Adrian, Organist/Pianist

Paul Trejo, Director of Contemporary

Worship

Brock Bomkamp, Youth Director

Patti Hutte, Children’s Ministries Director

Nicky Casey, Mother’s Day Out

Coordinator

Sally Smithson, Children’s Ministry Assistant

Beth Palmer, Outreach Coordinator

Theresa Standage, R.N., Wesley Nurse

Becky Crunk, Children’s Ark Director

Sharon Kubenka, Children’s Ark

Business Manager

Matt Evans, HCYO Executive Director

Administrative Staff

Tina Box, Program Coordinator

Sara Lohmeyer, Executive Assistant to the

Senior Pastor

Pat Browne, Communications Director

Cathy Robertson, Treasurer

Cheryl Feuge, Finance/HR Secretary

Rosalyn Daugherty, Data Base

Coordinator

Laura Rhodes, Christian Education Asst

Judy Miner, Music Admin Assistant

Robert Wilson, Facilities Manager

Catarino (Jr.) Garcia, Custodian

Pete Garcia, Asst. Facilities Manager

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Game Day Thursday, January 5 & 19, 2 PM, Fellowship Hall

Join the S.A.L.T. Shakers (Senior Adult Life & Times) for an

afternoon of table games and lots of fun and fellowship.

Beloved Faith Friends Monday, January 9, 1:30 PM, Ed Bldg Rm 206

Beloved Faith Friends is our outreach ministry for widows.

Our program will be presented by Martha Wolcheski who will

teach us some chair yoga. All widows are invited to join us for

refreshments and fellowship. (Please note date and time change.)

Companions in Christ “Deepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ”

Begins Wednesday, January 4, 9:30-11:30 AM, Ed Bldg 218 This six-week class provides a guided experience of various forms and styles of

prayer. Cost: $8 Anyone is welcome to join the class. No registration needed.

ALPHA

Wednesdays, beginning January 11, 6-7:30 PM, Keystone Room Join the adventure! Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the

Christian faith. The class will be led by Pastor Max Perez. Everyone is

welcome! For more information, go to: #TryAlpha

Parenting Class

New session begins January 17, 5:30 PM, Ed Bldg 201 Call Shane Williamson at 896.0993 to register.

“Epic of Eden” Bible Study

Wednesdays, January 18-March 29, 6 PM, 21st Century Room The study communicates a history of God’s redeeming grace, weaving a story

that runs from Eden to the garden of New Jerusalem. Cost of book: $20

(available now) The class will be led by Pastor Ryan Barnett.

Monday, December 7,

Ed Bldg Rm 206, 2 PM Beloved Faith Friends is our out-

reach ministry for widows.

In support of Mustard Seed

Ministries, we will be bringing food

to be used in our food pantry.

All widows are invited to join us

for refreshments and fellowship.

Music & Worship Dr. David Baker 830.257.0809

Discipleship

Blackwood Brothers in Concert January 22, 2017

6 PM, Sanctuary The Blackwood Brothers will present an

evening of inspirational gospel music.

Don’t miss it!

Rio TX Conference Adult Choral Workshop 2017 First United Methodist Church, Boerne

January 27-29, 2017 All musicians are invited to join other conference musicians in this day long

musical workshop featuring sessions on all aspects of music in worship. Guest

clinician will be Heather Sorenson, renowned composer, arranger and pianist.

Contact Dr. David Baker if you are interested in attending.

In Memory

Dorothy Goudreau Gerald Pitts Rosemary Renner

Message from Pastor Donna

As a former educator, I used to love the

beginning and end of a school

year. The end allowed the

opportunity to reflect on the

year and its accomplishments,

and the beginning brought

the chance to start anew

again. In many ways a new

year provides the same oppor-

tunity, a time to begin again and “wipe the slate

clean”. What a perfect time to renew our com-

mitment to our Lord and growing in our disciple-

ship. I had the joy of teaching a class during Ad-

vent, which reminded me of the importance of

our being together to study, to learn, to share, to

listen, to grow. I know many of you are

involved in long-term studies, but for those of you

who aren’t, I encourage you to get involved. I

encourage you also to find your niche for ser-

vice. For more than 20 months, approximately 80

of our laity have been involved in serving our

own members. We are always in need of more

persons to help with our In-Reach ministry. I pray

that you will consider joining us, as I can assure

you that you will be blessed! As we are reminded

in Galatians 5:13b: serve one another humbly in

love.

May God bless you, and may God bless

KFUMC!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Donna

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Begins Wednesday, February 8

3:30-5 PM, Ed Bldg 205

If you are grieving the loss of someone close, this

group will offer you comfort and encouragement. Sign up in the Ministry Center or call 257.0800.

The Show Goes On, Life and Love after Divorce Thursday, February 2—April 6, 2017

Education Building 210

Marissa Dodson, counselor,

New Hope Counseling Center,

will facilitate this 9- week class.

Class fee is $50. Scholarships

are available. For more

information, contact Pastor Donna Magee. Sign up in the

Ministry Center or call the office at 257-0800.

Paul Trejo Joins KFUMC as

Director of Contemporary Worship

KFUMC welcomes Paul Trejo as new

Director of Contemporary Worship. Paul is

already well-known as a leader in student

ministry. He has served churches in the

Central Texas, North Texas and the former

Southwest Texas and Rio Grande

Conferences of the United Methodist

Church.

He has served under Rev. Dr. Rusty Freeman as Confer-

ence Director for Contemporary Worship and most

recently has been Worship Leader at Christ Fellowship

UMC (a new church) in San Antonio. Having a deep

belief in the power of the Holy Spirit to be at work during

worship, Paul hopes to serve First United Methodist Church

Kerrville by providing leadership in musical expressions of

worship in the contemporary venue.

Paul graduated from Texas State University with a

degree in Business Management, and he received his

Master of Divinity from the Perkins School of Theology at

SMU. Paul is a fierce lover of coffee, his family, and looks

forward to calling Kerrville home.

Please welcome Paul to KFUMC. He will begin full-time

in January.

Children Patti Hutte 830.257.0808

Our children’s ministry serves children birth—6th grade.

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me), ages 4 years to

5th Grade, 6 PM, Education Lunchroom Children are invited to join us on Wednesday

nights to learn more about Jesus, sing praise

songs and enjoy games and have lots of

fun.

The Bridge, Grade 6, Wed. nights, 6 PM, Ed Bldg 119 The Bridge is our 6th grade ministry.

Programs include in-depth walk-thru of

the Bible, Wednesday small groups,

special outings with our Youth Minister,

Winter Retreat, “Created by God”

classes...and more!

(J.A.M. and The Bridge will resume January 11.)

First Grade Milestone Class “Touch the Water”

January 8, 9:45 AM, Ed Lunchroom First graders will learn about the sacrament of baptism with

interactive activities. Parents are encouraged to join the

class!

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Quick Facts from the U.S.

National Institute on Drug

Abuse (NIDA)

Many teens have turned

away from drinking alcohol and

smoking tobacco.

Teen use of prescription pain

killers is trending downward

among 12th graders.

Video games might be providing an adrenaline-

pumping alternative to drugs.

Increased use of social media could be playing a

role in reducing peer pressure to try drugs.

Research has shown that early exposure to nico-

tine primes the brain to be rewarded when teens

experiment with other drugs. Smokers are much

more likely to become addicted to illegal drugs or

alcohol after trying them.

Be a role model. Don’t smoke. If you need help

quitting, call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).

Youth

Brock Bomkamp 830.257.0803

Sunday School: 9:50 AM (Breakfast: 9:30 AM)

Sunday Night (combined Jr. & Sr. High):

Open Gym: 5-6 PM; Games, 6-6:30 PM

Dinner, 6:30-7 PM; Worship, 7-8 PM

Wednesday: Couch Time with Brock: 6-7 PM

Small Groups: 7-8 PM

(All Sunday & Wednesday activities will resume

January 8 & 11.)

January Mission Drive: Hygiene kits in a ziplock bag

Revive Retreat

February 3-5 @ Camp Eagle

Registration is now open @ revivetexas.org.

Cost: $175

Congratulations to the Jr. High for winning the rice

and beans competition in November!

ON THE HORIZON….

Sr. High Summer Mission Trip

(incoming 10th—12th graders)

May 29-June 2

New Orleans, LA

Nurse Notes Theresa Standage, R.N. 830.257.0810

Mother’s Day Out Mother’s Day Out is now enrolling students for the

new year.

Call Nicky at 830.257.0820.

MAD (Make a Difference)

Children in grades 2 through 5

gathered on December 7th to make

goodie bags and table decorations

for children in the community and

our Mustard Seed Christmas party.

Perfect Attendance

These children were

recognized for perfect

attendance in Sunday

School for November: (left

to right): Johnathan

Carlson, Cooper Drane,

Brooklyn Drane, Julia Veurink, Abigail Smithson, Kenzie

Legg, Livy Bernhard, Caroline Smithson, and Jake Veurink.

Missing in photo: Lauren Wolff, Isaac Hoeflinger, Raleigh

Simpson, Samuel Hoeflinger, Cooper Compton and

Kayden Legg.

United Methodist

Mission Opportunities

United Methodist Women Susanna Wesley Circle, 2nd Thurs, 7:00 PM

Unit Meeting

Monday, January 23, 1 PM, Parlor

Carolyn Dunn will present the program. All

ladies are welcome.

United Methodist Men Men’s Breakfast Meeting: Tuesday, January 3

Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 8 AM

Max Greiner, founder and creator of the

Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden, will

give an overview of the garden and will dis-

cuss future plans of the Coming King Founda-

tion. Mr. Greiner is best known for his powerful

Christian sculptures, and his art is collected in

over 50 states. All men are welcome!

Threads of Love 2nd Thurs, 9 AM, Keystone Rm

Prayer Quilt Group 4th Tues, 9 AM, Keystone Rm

Rug Hookers 1st Mon, 10 AM, Sr. High Rm

Flower Ministry - Arrange and deliver flowers

to homebound and hospitalized members.

Contact Pat Jackson at 792-4493.

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Mustard Seed Ministries Small Things...Great Love!

Hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-4 PM, Activity Center

MSM offers resources for our neighbors in need of prayer,

community, resource connecting, food and above all, love.

We can always use volunteers, staple food items and plastic

grocery bags.

Food4Kids

KFUMC has adopted Nimitz Elementary School to send nutri-

tious food home on weekends for children who rely on school

breakfasts and lunches. MSM reaches out to the families dur-

ing school vacation periods. Currently, we are in need of a

delivery volunteer! Contact Beth Palmer for more information.

Emmaus Gathering Monday, January 9,

6 PM, Gym/Sanctuary Join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we

praise God together. Fried chicken will be

served. Bring a side dish or dessert. We

hope to see you there. De Colores!

Families & Literacy Classes Classes resume January 17.

Taking It 2 the Streets Saturday, January 28, 5:30 PM, meet at church

Come join us as we travel to San Antonio to

join with other churches to serve a hot meal

to approximately 250 of our homeless neigh-

bors. We will leave the church at 5:30 PM

and return around 9:45 PM. Please contact

Beth Palmer (459.5847) to reserve a seat on the church bus.

Outreach Beth Palmer 830.459.5847

Angel Tree Party a Huge Success December 8

Fifty-three children and 35 adult family

members enjoyed a party of fun, singing,

visiting with Santa Claus and receiving gifts.

Many thanks to all who purchased gifts and the

more than 70 volunteers who made calls, filled

out angels, organized and wrapped 150 gifts,

helped with the party, and delivered gifts to

those who could not come to the party.

Approximately 78 children received two gifts

each from church members.

Black Heritage Banquet & Silent Auction

Saturday, February 4, 5:30 PM Fellowship Hall

Tickets: $15

All are invited!

KFUMC Habitat House

The Habitat house is making great

progress. Thanks to all of you who have

volunteered your time, skill and energy.

In January 2017, we will begin laying the

roof, install the windows and insulation in

the house. Sign up to help in 2017!

Mobile

Food Pantry

Thanks to many adult and youth

volunteers, KFUMC served approxi-

mately 10,000 lbs. of food from the

San Antonio Food Bank to 539 of our

neighbors at the recent mobile food

pantry on Tuesday, December 13.

Rice and Beans

Thank you to everyone who donated rice and

beans for our neighbors in Eagle Pass. Around 755

pounds were delivered to Mission Border Hope on

December 1st.

Happening Each Week Sunday

8:00 a.m.: Sanctuary Choir (Reh. Hall)

8:30 a.m.: Traditional Worship

9:45 a.m.: Sunday School Classes

9:45 a.m.: Traditional Worship

11:00 a.m.: Contemporary Worship

(Hillside Worship Center)

11:00 a.m.: Traditional Worship Service

(Riverside Sanctuary)

5:00 p.m.: Youth Meetings

Monday

9:00 a.m.: Mother’s Day Out

10:00 a.m.: Chair Exercises (Assembly Rm)

4:00 p.m.: HCYO Rehearsal

6:00 p.m.: Cub Scouts (Pavilion)

Tuesday 8:00 a.m.: Habitat House Work Day

9:30 a.m.: Prayer Warriors (Chapel)

10:00 a.m.: Saints Alive (Rehearsal Hall)

(resumes 1/10)

12:00 p.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Rio Rancho)

7:00 p.m.: Boy Scouts (Pavilion)

Wednesday

7:00 a.m.: Men’s Bible Study (Ed Lunchrm)

9:00 a.m.: Mother’s Day Out

9:30 a.m.: Companions in Christ (EB 218)

10:00 a.m.: Ladies Bible Study (Keystone Rm)

1:00 p.m.: Mustard Seed

4:30 p.m.: Golden Chimes (Ed Bldg 204)

5:30 p.m.: Hallelujah Handbells (204)

5:00 p.m.: MYF CONNECT (Assembly Rm)

5:30 p.m.: Ladies Bible Study (Ed Bldg 214)

6:00 p.m.: Wed Bible Study (Ed Bldg 203)

6:00 p.m.: Christian Theology (Ed Bldg

206)

6:00 p.m.: Youth Activities

6:00 p.m.: JAM (Jesus & Me) (Ed Lchrm)

6:00 p.m.: Bridge (Ed Bldg 119)

7:00 p.m.: Chancel Choir (Reh.Hall)

Thursday

8:00 a.m.: Habitat House Work Day

10:00 a.m.: Chair Exercises (Assembly Rm)

12:00 p.m.: Al-Anon Family Group

(Ed Bldg 205)

5:30 p.m.: Praise Band Rehearsal

Friday 1:00 p.m.: Mustard Seed

Saturday

8:00 a.m.: Habitat House Work Day

Special Events

Sunday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Mo Ranch Polar Bear Challenge Mo Ranch

Monday, January 2 Church offices are closed.

Tuesday, January 3 8:00 AM United Men’s Breakfast Mtg Cracker Barrel

Wednesday, January 4 & 18 1:30 PM Giving Voice Chorus Rehearsal Hall

Thursday, January 5 & 19 2:00 PM S.A.L.T. Shakers Game Day Fellowship Hall

Sunday, January 8 9:45 AM 1st Grade Milestone Class Ed Bldg

Monday, January 9 1:30 PM Beloved Faith Friends Ed Bldg 206

5:15 PM Trustees Meeting Ed Bldg 200

6:00 PM Emmaus Gathering Gym/Sanctuary

Wednesday, January 11 6:00 PM ALPHA begins Keystone Room

Thursday, January 12 9:00 AM Threads of Love Keystone Rm

10:00 AM W2W (Women to Women) Ed Bldg 214

Tuesday, January 17 6:00 PM Parenting Class begins Ed Bldg 201

Wednesday, January 18 6:00 PM “Epic of Eden” Study begins 21st Cent Rm

Saturday, January 21 8:30 AM Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby Gym

Saturday, January 22 6:00 PM Blackwood Brothers Sanctuary

Monday, January 23 1:00 PM UMW Unit Meeting Parlor

Tuesday, January 24

9:00 AM Prayer Quilt Group Keystone Room

Thursday, January 26 10:00 AM W2W (Women to Women) Ed Bldg 214

Saturday, January 28 5:30 PM Taking it to the Streets Meet at church

Tuesday, January 31 10:00 AM Treasure Sale Meeting

Mo Ranch Polar Bear Challenge

Sunday, January 1 Worship Service: 11 AM Lunch: 12 PM

Polar Bear Challenge: 1 PM

You are invited to attend this

annual event that raises funds

each year for a local non-profit

organization. This year, the bene-

ficiary will be Kerr County Young

Life, under the direction of Josh

Smithson.

Pastor Logan Talamas will lead

a worship service at 11 AM; then, he will slide down the

35’ high water slide into the “icy” waters.

You are invited to make a donation in support of

Young Life and attend the event. Food, beverages, and

other festivities will be on hand.

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SAVE THE DATE!

VBS is coming! June 12-14

Age 4-6th Grade

9 AM-12 Noon

First United

Methodist Church 321 Thompson Drive

Kerrville, TX 78028

Phone: 830-257-0800

Fax: 830-257-0835

www.kfumc.org

E-mail: info@kfumc.org

January 2017

PLEASE

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

Welcome Our Newest Members!

Jesse and April Brown joined KFUMC by transfer from

another denomination in San Antonio, TX. Jesse is a freight

broker, and April is a local orthodontist.

Karin K. Buchanan and her children, Karli, Cadie and Bo

united with KFUMC by transfer of their membership from the

First United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi. They recently

moved here from Colorado. Karin is a realtor.

Lana Baker joined KFUMC by transfer of her membership

from the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, TX. She

is retired.

Welcome to KFUMC!

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE December

Sunday School 265 8:30 AM Traditional 182 9:45 AM Traditional 114 11:00 AM Traditional 208 11:00 AM Contemporary 211 Nursery 10 Total Ave. Worship Attendance 1028 Total Memories Service Attendance 211 Total Christmas Eve Attendance 1469

Radar Boynton Will Be Missed We mourn the loss of Radar who served KFUMC and the community

in so many ways. His favorite church activity was to assist with the

children’s sermon in the Contemporary Service for over 10 years. He

also participated in Pet Therapy work by visiting nursing homes, the VA

Hospital and the Special Opportunities Center. He participated in Pet

Literacy programs with local elementary schools, assisted in Belk

“Charity Days” and other events. Radar died November 30, 2016.