Jack’s Journal

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Prayer List

Pastorial Changes...staff & people of FUMC, Irving...staff & people of Kavanaugh UMC...staff & people of FUMC, Mt. Vernon

Larry AdamsBarbara AlfordCatherine ArcherDejah ArnoldZoey ArthurRossi CallenderVicki ClausonTerri ColemanBennie ConnellyWayne CummingsElaina DavisMargaret DicksonNorma Jean DraperKenny DuckJames DuckVictoria FletcherTravis GannCarter GekiereMary Jo HarperSusan HerringKatie HightowerButch JaggersMargie JaggersNadine JenningsJolynn Johnson

Joyce JonesEd JoyceScott KnappJanette McClungPaul MorganCathy MorganRosemary Morgeson Lanny MooreGail MorrisLena Mae Reeder Oscar ReederJames StuttsJouwert TalsmaBecky TempletonDonnie ThomasRex WelkerSue WelkerBradley WestMark WittSteve WrightWynne FamilyMarilyn YoungGary YoungloveJack & Marlane Wallace

The time has come where I share and complete many things for the last time here at FUMC Mt. Vernon. So it is with this Jack’s Journal. I want to give my heartfelt thanks for allowing me to be your preacher for the past five years, and for many of you, being your pastor during my tenure. I will always remember our interactions with one another and especially those intimate epiphany moments during worship, baptism, confirmation, Bible Study, serving Holy Communion, hospital visits, mission, prayer times, and celebration of resurrection of loved ones. God blessed our journey together.

It will be hard for Marlane and I to dig up our roots as we relocate to Irving, Texas. Yet, on those roots, we will carry many blessed moments; through the best of times and through some difficult ones, God was ever present with us.

I assure you the Holy Spirit will remain with all of us and work within us even as our lives move apart. As we say our “see-ya-laters”, I wish to leave you with a departing blessing. These are just some things to think about as we move forward in our journeys with Christ. The thoughts come from an Advent devotional of a church I pastored several years ago.

Even though we do not ask for it soon enough, help is always available for any situation - Jim Clark Paul instructs us in 2 Corinthians 10:5, "Take every thought captive to obey Christ" so that we may focus on the path ahead of us. Staying focused means keeping in prayer, Bible study, and accountability in fellowship - Heather Haynes We do not need to doubt God’s plan for our lives; God knows the plan for our lives and we need to put all our trust in him - Katie Haynes Let God open your eyes - Kathryn Raebel Turning what seems to be a difficult task into a letter of love will plant seeds for God’s kingdom - Larry Johnson God will wrap His arms around us and gives us Peace and Hope when we think we just can’t go one more step - Terri Chesser

Where is God calling me to make and keep a promise today? - Jack Wallace

“Trust in the Lord, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

May God continue to bless FUMC Mount Vernon and your new pastor, Rev. Stephen Cotten. Marlane and I will miss you and look forward to hearing great news of how you are “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Grace and peace,Jack

Sympathy to: ...family and friends of Dorothy Byrd. ...family and friends of Brenda Faye Morris.

For the last 5 months, the students have been crazy busy with school and youth!! We need prayers more than you can imag-ine!! Our Senior Sunday was incredibly special to me, as i would hope to all that attended. As we have graduated our seniors, we ushered in 12 confirmands on Wednesday.

We gathered to have a meet and greet, some food and then off to Sonic for fun and games. I think we all had some anxiety about the night, but --as always Our Lord provides peace, comfort and when He is smack dab in the middle of our gathering, well...ENOUGH SAID! I am looking forward to ALL that is in store for FUMCYOUTH.Just a quick note of thanks to everyone who provides, donates, prays and supports our youth. Your gener-osity shows through His amazing love!

His light shines thru each of us.Cindy, Youth Director

Thank you to the students, par-ents, and friends that helped us present our Mother’s Day Musi-cal “7 Days of Creation”. The message of God’s provision and love was beautifully (and some-

times comically) shared through this presentation by the kids, supported by the volunteers in practice, strengthened by the tech crew, costume and set hands, and made a message well received by our wonderful congregation. We can’t go without express-ing our appreciation to Today’s Christians Sunday School Class for the great breakfast and the Charles Bruce Me-morial Fund for the flowers delivered to the ladies of the audience. Have a fun and safe summer and keep coming to church as you make your plans.

Blessings,Pam Greenberg, Children’s Director

Members of First United Methodist Church ex-press our thanks to each of you who have recently

given a special financial gift in memory or in honor of loved ones.

In Memory of Betty StewartKay FrazierEllen Leslie

Richard & LeNora HaynieSid & Pat Hudson

Jean Ann Marshall & Rena AsimakisMr. & Mrs. Oscar ReederMr. & Mrs. Gary Haschke

Dorothy SuttonTom Wilkinson

Ruby Neely

In Memory of Brenda Faye MorrisNancy ZacharyBillie Moseley

In Memory of Dorothy Mae Wafford ByrdJohn Hicks

Marie WilhiteMr. & Mrs. George Turner

In Honor of Scott & Kelly NewsomeCindy McDonald

In Honor of Jack & Marlane WallaceMr. & Mrs. Barry Wood

Honors & MeMorials

Rainbow ConneCtionSummer has managed to sneak up on us this year! The kids are out of school and many of them have joined us for summer camp! We have 25 school age children enrolled this year and have divided them into two classes. They have a busy summer scheduled including field trips, the library summer reading program, movies, swim lessons, skating, bowling, and lots of fun games with friends at Rainbow.

Our kids really enjoyed the Trike-a-Thon on May 6. They rode bikes, tricycles, scooters, and buggies all around the parking lot. They finished the event with popsicles!

The PK class got to celebrate the end of their school year by visiting the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler. They loved seeing the animals and picnicing at the park area. The school agers celebrated the end of their school year by going to the Sonic for treats and games.

Teacher of the Month for May was Amber Talsma, our 3-year-old teacher. Ms. Amber is just finishing up her first year at Rainbow. Amber’s children love her quiet, sweet spirit. This coming year Amber and Gina will be doing some team teaching with the three and four year olds. Amber is a certified teacher with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood and a specialization in reading. She has two children that come to Rainbow and one at the public school.

We plan to have our annual garage sale in August. Start cleaning out!

Pam Williams, Preschool Director

The PreK boys enjoyed showing off their biking skills at the Trike-a-Thon

Sam Newsome beams as he is presented his PreK diploma from Pastor Jack

Officer Cody shows the PreK class his police car while touring the police station

sunday sermons onlineYou can view sermons at FUMC online:

www.fumcmv.org Go to Worship/Sermons

sunday serViCes on Cd & dVd

You can pick up a previous week’s service on CD or DVD in the narthex.

Welcome new Babies

Introducing (Left) Clive Able Luna

DOB April 185 lbs, 10 oz.

19 inches long

(Right) Rocky Austin LunaDOB April 186 lbs, 10 oz.

19 inches long

Proud parents are David & Priscilla Luna.Proud grandparents are Tim & Deb Chapman.

Proud great grandfather is John Kennedy.

local - lol

Lunches of Love 2016

July 7 - August 11Lunches of Love is a summer lunch and activity program for children and youth in Mt. Vernon who receive free and reduced lunches during the school year. They will come to the family life cen-ter five days a week for six weeks. You can make a difference in their lives.

hoW can You help?

volunteer TO: Drive Buses or Vans Prepare Lunch Serve Lunch Share Bible Stories

Lead Activities

July 7 - August 11Monday - Friday

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

need More Information? Contact Susan Sample

@ 903-860-7079

To work in the kitchen, contact Sandy Sariego

@ 903-960-0248

MaKe a FINANCIAL DONATION

Money is needed for food and supplies. Just write LOL on the bottom of your check to FUMC.

M.E.S.S. Bible study will begin it’s next session starting Monday, June 6th @ 6:30 p.m. We’ll be us-ing, The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeust for our group discussions. Child care is available. Please contact Pam Greenberg @ 214-236-4894 or email children@fumcmv.org with interest in joining us or if you have questions. You will be inspired and blessed in the time invested!

Wednesday Nite LiveActivities at 6 pm

Join Us

WEDNESDAY NITE SCHEDULE6:00 pm Nursery for young children in Rainbow Hall 6:00 pm Youth6:00 pm Chancel Choir

narthex PlantsThe plants in the

Narthex are furnished by Armadillo Flow-erworks and funded by the Charles Bruce Flower Endowment.

altar FlowersAltar flowers are pro-

vided by Flowerland of Mt. Vernon and funded by the Charles Bruce

Flower Endowment Fund in memory of Charles

Bruce, major contributor to FUMC.

administrative meetings

Tuesday, June 145:15pm

Rainbow Board

Monday, June 206:00 pm

Finance Committee

Finance updateMay Opening Balance $66,297.97 Income thru May $33,822.49Expenses thru May $66,995.66May 31 Closing Balance $33,124.80

June 5 Georgia Gibson Tom Sample 12 Bishop Curry Steve Wright 19 elease hubbell Mike Fisk 26 ellen Jaggers Bob Singer

Finance Counters

01-Jun Baylie Findley01-Jun Jo Anne Hansen01-Jun Peggy Lowry03-Jun Mark Collins04-Jun Jace Alphin04-Jun Ollie Theisen05-Jun Cyndee Kindrick06-Jun Hadley Sears08-Jun Dylan Blair08-Jun Emerson Jordan08-Jun Hank Tullis09-Jun James Joyce09-Jun Dawn Parsons10-Jun Seamus Agee11-Jun Sallyanna Hamrick12-Jun Rex Tillery13-Jun Elaine Hinton13-Jun Lucas Hinton14-Jun Brad Sears15-Jun Ginny Hamrick16-Jun Rhonda Banman16-Jun Kaylee Butler16-Jun Lamanda Griffith17-Jun Emily Floyd17-Jun Gregg Goode17-Jun Dorothy Winfield19-Jun Dan Auringer19-Jun Mary Lou Mowery19-Jun Linda Philhower19-Jun Easton Reed19-Jun Annette Rutherford20-Jun Jan Kindrick22-Jun Liz Etheridge23-Jun Brian Hunnicutt23-Jun Susan Sample24-Jun Ellen Jaggers24-Jun Dale Jordan25-Jun JoEtta Buck25-Jun Angela Russell25-Jun Olivia Wafford25-Jun Kathy Wood26-Jun Jan Andrews27-Jun Lou Daniel27-Jun Brittany Graham28-Jun Justin Grolemund30-Jun Jan Switzer

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June 19, 2016Worship Service moves to Rosemary Jennings Hall in the Family Life

CenterAll adults Sunday School Classes meet in Rosemary Jennings Hall for Sunday School lead by Jack Wallace.

June 26, 2016One Worship Service

Only10:00am

Rosemary Jennings Hall

In Family LIfe CenterPastor Jackś last

Sunday.

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:30am Women's Bible Study 3:30pm Stephen Ministry 6:30pm Boy Scouts

9:30am Prayer Time 10:00am Pastor's Bible Study 6:00pm Chancel Choir 6:00pm Youth

12 13 14 15 16 17 188:30am Worship Service 9:30am Refreshments 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 5:00pm United Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Grace Notes

8:30am Women's Bible Study 2:00pm Prayer Shawl 5:15pm Rainbow Board 6:30pm Boy Scouts

9:30am Prayer Time 10:00am Pastor's Bible Study 6:00pm Youth 6:00pm Chancel Choir

Youth CampOut

Youth CampOut

Youth CampOut

19 20 21 22 23 24 258:30am Worship Service - - - in Family Life Center 9:30am Refreshments 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service - - in Family Life Center 5:00pm United Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Grace Notes

6:00pm Finance 6:30pm M.E.S.S. Moms Eagerly Seeking Sanctuary

8:30am Women's Bible Study 3:30pm Stephen Ministry 6:30pm Boy Scouts

9:30am Prayer Time 6:00pm Youth 6:00pm Chancel Choir

26 27 28 29 3010:00am Worship Service - - in Family Life Center 11:00am Jack's Send Off

8:30am Women's Bible Study 2:00pm Prayer Shawl 6:30pm Boy Scouts

9:30am Prayer Time 6:00pm Youth 6:00pm Chancel Choir

(July 1) (July 2)

8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Refreshments 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service 5:00pm United Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:30pm Grace Notes

6:30pm M.E.S.S. Moms Eagerly Seeking Sanctuary

9:30am Prayer Time 10:00am Pastor's Bible Study 6:00pm Youth 6:00pm Chancel Choir

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Bridgeport Camp Junior High June 13-17

San Marcos Jr. High June 26 - July 2

Bridgeport Camp High School June 27 - July 1

First United Methodist ChurchHwy. 37 North of I-30po Box 659Mt. Vernon, TX 75457

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. Postage PaidPermit #30

Mt. Vernon, TX

As Randall Byrd, Chair of Trustees, states, “… we will be better as a church after this Restoration symbolically, physically and spiritually. A church is not just a building; it is the people that occupy it.”Yes, restoration will begin on the church offices, Upper Room, hallways, through God’s Garden beginning the week of June 13th. The Restoration is the result of major flood damage to the building from the torrential rains and storms of December 2015.

All the interior restoration of $297,950 (covered by our insurance less our $5,000 already paid) includes, severe mold remediation, materials replacement, carpeting, painting, and total renovation of restrooms to ADA certification.

Outside renovation of sidewalks, drainage, elevation grades, landscaping to rectify the flood issue and to pass a building water test for insurance purposes is required at a cost $50-70,000 at our expense. The Church Council voted to fund this part of restoration with a 5-year, 4.5% loan from FNB Mount Vernon with no prepayment penalties.

Total restoration will last 10-12 weeks where there is no usage or limited access to the old building including bathrooms and sanctuary. Worship and Sunday School will occur in the Family Life Center (a plan has been developed) during restoration until authorized back into the building by the contractors. As Betsy Gekiere states, this will be of “Restoration in our Summer Home.” You will receive more information by mail and announcements in the coming weeks. We are the church together regardless of our place of gathering or worship.

Working together Christ for restoration, Pastor Jack

...to receive back more than has been lost to the point where the final state is greater than the original condition. The main point is that someone or something is improved beyond

measure.”Begins Monday, June 13th