First thoughts First United Methodist Church

Bay City, Texas—Rev. Wade Floyd, Pastor

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Dear Church Family,

The seasons are shifting, and with them come new life.

This is true as the weather season turns from winter to spring,

with April Showers already on their way. The flowers are

blooming, the birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the

pollen is all around us. Isn't it amazing that the yellow dust

that covers our cars, houses, and anything else outside is a

symbol of the new life Spring brings? Most of the time we think

about this yellowish film in terms of how it impacts us through

allergy and sinus issues. But it is a symbol of spring the same as flowers, birds, bees,

and the like.

Another season shift is the church season, as it is moving from Lent to Easter.

The last 40+ days we have been on a journey towards Easter, and it is here at last.

This coming Sunday is the beginning of the new season, Resurrection Sunday or as

it is commonly called Easter Sunday. However, as we spoke of during Advent, the

church doesn't just have one day but a whole season to celebrate the resurrection of

our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This season starts with Resurrection Sunday and

goes 50 days until Pentecost. In fact, Pentecost means 50th as in the 50th day after

Easter.

As we move from 40 days of Lent to the 50 days of Easter, we move from reflec-

tion and repentance to light and life. Just as Spring brings new life to the earth,

plants, and animals, we are giving new life through the resurrection of our Lord.

Christ defeated death, as the scripture says: '"Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?"' (1 Cor. 15:55) We need not fear death, for Christ is

victorious over the sting it had since the dawn of time. Instead, we are given the

chance to live as beloved children of God who is well pleased with us.

I invite you during the season of Easter, April 4-May 23, to look not at the dark

of the world, but the light of Christ then shine His light. To look not at death and be

fearful, but life and be hopeful. To look not at sorrow, shame, and guilt, but joy and

peace of the Lord. Look to Christ this Easter season, and find in him all you ever

wanted and all you will ever need.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Wade

Come Grow With Us 2021

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Attendance and Offering for the month of March

Date Worship Offering

3/7 113 9296

3/14 119 3951

3/21 115 2840

3/28 166 1681

P. 3 Bible Study

Altar Guild

P. 4 2021 Communion Offerings

P. 5 Scouting at FUMC

P. 6 Coming Soon! Puzzle

P. 7 McAllister Scholarship

Sunshine & Rainbows

P. 8 Thank YOU Letter

P. 9 S&R Help Wanted

P. 10 Birthdays & Anniversaries

Prayers and Concerns

P. 11 April Calendar

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APRIL ALTAR GUILD

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2021 Altar Flower Calendar

OPEN DATES:

MAY 1st

JUNE 27

Thank YOU!!

The Altar Guild wishes to Thank Everyone who

ordered an Easter Lily.

Please remember to take your lily home after Easter

Sunday Service

New Altar Guild

Members Needed!

Please see any

current member to

JOIN!

You're invited to join a new Bible study on Prayer.

Starting on April 19, the Monday Morning Bible Study group will begin "PRAYER. Does It Make Any Difference?"

by contemporary Christian author, Phillip Yancy.

We will be meeting Mondays at 10:30 in the Chapel Parlor for a DVD pres-entation and discussion of the written material. Sessions usually last around an hour. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.

Cost is $20.00 for the materials.

This will be our last study before we take a break for the summer.

If you need to lift your outlook and feed your spirit, Now's the time! Prayer really does make a difference. Please join with us as we invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts.

You'll be glad you did..... To Join—please call the Mike Wade @ 979-240-5895 or 979-245-4627

Pastor Wade’s New Bible Study

Starting Tuesday, April 13th, two groups will be studying Along

The Road by Jack Beck.

Jack is an Old Testament scholar who spends time each year in the

Holy Land studying the places Jesus walked.

Jack says that "while walking the roads of the Holy Land, Jesus

often taught His followers lessons that would come down to us

through God’s Word.

But, from our perspective—in our very different time and place—

many of the Lord’s allusions to the surrounding landscape have

been lost." In Along the Road, John Beck highlights;

how the land provided talking points, and

how Jewish teachers used the hills and valleys as a lesson plan.

Beck takes you through the life and ministry of Christ in a 7-part

program that starts with the birth of Christ in a Bethlehem stable.

April 13th @ 10:30 am and Family of @ 5:30 pm,

both classes will be on Tuesdays.

2021 COMMUNION

OFFERINGS

MARCH: United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR

responds to disasters)

APRIL: UM Army (youth mission program)

MAY: Matagorda-Wharton County Crisis Center (supporting

a safe harbor & counseling for women and children in domestic dis-

tress)

JUNE: Women’s Pregnancy Center (comprehensive assistance

program for those expecting and/or needing parenting guidance)

JULY: Student School Supplies (collecting funds to purchase

and distribute classroom items)

AUGUST: Methodist Children’s Home (supporting the mission

for orphans and those disconnected from their parents)

SEPTEMBER: Glory Guild -(funds to purchase materials to

needed to produce sewn and/or quilted items going to comfort, chil-

dren in crisis, fire victims, nursing home residents, veterans hospi-

tal patients, etc.)

OCTOBER: Abundant Life -(to support special projects to be im-

plemented by this committee)

NOVEMBER: Operation Christmas Child -(collecting funds to

cover box shipping costs)

DECEMBER: Quilts of Valor -(supporting the purchase of mate-

rials needed to hand make patriotically-themed quilts honoring

Matagorda County veterans)

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SCOUTING AT FUMC

CUB PACK 4545 FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

The Cub Pack did a service project recently. The KC Hall allows the Pack to use the

Hall for their largest events. The KC asked if the Cubs if they wanted to paint the

bumpers in the parking lot. The Cubs bought a can of the proper paint and painted

until the can was empty. A few Scouts from Troop 45 helped.

The Cubs dens will be meeting at least thru April. The crossover ceremony will be

held in April or May. When it does happen the Cubs elevate to the next rank.

SCOUTS BSA TROOP 45 for BOYS

On Saturday, March 13 a Scout did his Eagle project. The Scouts cleaned over 30

headstones of veterans in a section of Cedarvale Cemetery.

The Troop did a flag ceremony for the opening of Little League on Saturday, March

27.

On March 31 the Troop had their Spring Court of Honor in the Youth Building. The

Scouts received the rank advancements and merit badges they have earned during

the last six months.

Two events will happen in April. On Saturday, April 10 a few of the Scouts and lead-

ers will go to Ellington Field to earn their Aviation Merit Badge. On the weekend of

April 16 -18 the Brahman District of the Sam Houston Area Council will have a

Camp-o-ree in Wharton. All Scout troops in Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado Coun-

ties will get a chance to meet with other Scouts for fellowship, fun and competitions.

SCOUTS BSA TROOP 145 for GIRLS

Saturday, April 6 the Troop is having a day hike. They also plan to cook two meals

during this hike. These are requirements for advancements.

Thursday, April 8 in the Youth Building starting at 7:30 PM the Troop will meet and

have their Spring Court of Honor.

The Troop is planning on attending the Spring Camp-o-ree.

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April 2 - Good Friday

April 4 - Sunrise Service—7am Sanctuary

April 4 - Easter Services-10am Sanctuary

Communion Sunday

Butterfly Release following 10am Service

He is Risen!

April 5 - Church Office is Closed

April 8 - McAllister Scholarship Deadline

May 6 - National Day of Prayer

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Open Registration will begin Monday, April 5, 2021.

The Advisory Board has been hard at work making sure that we are providing the best care and opportunities for our students and families. Here’s an overview of our most recent changes:

➔ Full Day Pre-K Program – Our 4-year-olds will now be able to explore learning from 8:00am – 3:00pm (with early and after care available)! ➔ NEW Curriculum: “Get Set For School from Learning Without Tears ➔ Early Drop Off (starting at 6:30am) ALL class ages! (2 – 4yrs)

If you are interested in Registering for the 2021 – 2022 school year, please send an email to sunshinerainbows@sbcglobal.net to re-

quest more tuition information and a link for the registration form.

Registration will be done online through a Google Form.

We hope you choose Sunshine & Rainbows Academy to begin your child’s

education. As always, we will strive to give each student “A Great Beginning at Sunshine and Rainbows Academy, Where Love and

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MCALLISTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Attention High School Seniors:

If you are a member of FUMC-Bay City, you may qualify for a McAllister Me-morial Student Fund Scholarship to help with your first year of college.

Attention College Students:

If you are a present or past member of FUMC-Bay City, a full-time student and will have completed 24 college hours by the end of this semester, you may qual-ify for a McAllister Memorial Student Fund Scholarship to help with your next year of college.

Applications are available in the church office.

Deadline is April 8, 2021 4:00 pm….Turn in to church office

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Dear Church Family,

Thank you for the very nice retirement send-off! I will

always value my time in the FUMC office, where I made

so many wonderful friends and acquaintances.

Thank you for the elegant cross necklace, which is such

a treasure! I also appreciate the money that was in the

card. I was overwhelmed with your generosity.

At the risk of leaving out someone, I would like to give

special thanks to: Cindy Duncan and the SPR Commit-

tee members, as well as former SPR chairs and commit-

tees.

Gary and Linda Green for selecting the beautiful cross

necklace.

Susan Salidivar, Lamar Evans and Gayle Simons, Judy

and Jimmy Sansing, Shirley McGehearty, Mike and

Judy Wade, and all office volunteers.

I was blessed to work with wonderful Pastors, staff, and

church leaders, and had the pleasure of many of you

stopping in to say hello or offer a kind word.

God Bless You,

Ronica

Is a children’s ministry of

First United Methodist Church

in Bay City, Texas

which provides a Christian environment for

preschoolers ages 2-5.

We are currently seeking a

SCHOOL DIRECTOR for August 2021.

Applicants should possess a college Degree in

Education plus experience with young children.

Resumes of interested applicants should be

submitted to the First United Methodist

Church Office.

Attention “ DIANA SHINDLER”

2300 Avenue H, Bay City Texas 77414

Please submit by April 23,2021

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SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS

ACADEMY

Please Pray For:

Jean Claire Muskiet, Barbara McDonald, Louise Teutsch, The Craft Family, Imogene Beard, Emil & Vivian Sliva, Carolyn Burford, Alix Bowers, Donna Rice, Mike Mahavier, Rod Cox, Ronnie Bean, Bobbie Gaspard, Joan Gaspard, Family of Carla Cox, Billy Mann, Stewart Hutson, Reid Hutson , Cunningham Family, Frank Drenner

Pray for our Country and our Leaders

WANT TO BE INCLUDED…?

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: fumcbc@sbcglobal.net

APRIL

ANNIVERSARIES

Nathan & Pamela Janise 4

Roy & Alta Craft 11

William & Donna Younger 13

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BIRTHDAYS APRIL

Eric Wright 4

Tiffany McArthur 6

Mike Muecke 6

Owen Sansing 6

Klaudie Stone 7

Pam McCasland 11

Linda Buss 12

Sue Crow 14

Scott Evans 16

Peyton Janise 16

BIRTHDAYS APRIL

Cynthia Henson 17

Russ Munch 18

Michael Cook 19

Bill Isaacson 20

Marilyn Cunningham 21

Jimmy Naiser 21

Cole Grisham 23

Jennifer Cantwell 23

Terry Myren 26

Julia Harman 29

Melanie Bradley 30

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6:00 PM MAUNDY

THURSDAY-CHAPEL 7:00 PM TROOP 145

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OFFICE CLOSED 6:00 PM GOOD

FRIDAY SERVICE-

CHAPEL

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7:00 AM Sunrise Service @

Sanctuary 8:00 AM Pancake Breakfast @

FPC 10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE

STREAM WORSHIP

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OFFICE CLOSED

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7:30 PM Scouts

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MCALLISTER SCHOL-

ARSHIPS APPS DUE 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

FOOD PANTRY 7:00 PM TROOP 145

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OFFICE CLOSED

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10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE

STREAM WORSHIP

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5:30 PM S&R Board

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10:30 AM Pastor

Bible Study 6:00 PM Trustees 7:00 PM S & R PTO

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7:30 PM Scouts

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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

FOOD PANTRY 7:00 PM TROOP 145

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OFFICE CLOSED

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10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE

STREAM WORSHIP

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10:30 AM Bible Study

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10:30 AM Pastor

Bible Study

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7:30 PM Scouts

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7:00 PM TROOP 145

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OFFICE CLOSED

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10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE

STREAM WORSHIP

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10:30 AM Bible Study

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10:30 AM Pastor

Bible Study

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7:30 PM Scouts

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7:00 PM TROOP 145

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OFFICE CLOSED

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FUMC STAFF

Rev. Wade Floyd Pastor Gena Herrera Chancel Choir Director Susan Parish Praise Team Leader Rebecca Sansing Praise Ringers Director Jill Sims Sunshine & Rainbows Director Leslie Hubbard Administrative Secretary Amy Ging Youth Director Contact FUMC at any time, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns.

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Worship Services

SUNDAY

10:00 AM UNITED FAMILY

WORSHIP IN THE

SANCTUARY

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