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Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church Staff: Rev. Richard Luna, Pastor Os Naron, Music Director Jeremy Dick, Youth Director/Custodian Rani Wiley, Children’s Director/Nursery Coordinator Johnnie Russell, Pianist Lindsay Brubaker, Secretary NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID TYLER, TX PERMIT NO. 649 Office Church Phone: 903-592-7183 PleasantRetreat.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs-9:00-4:00, Fri-9:00-noon Tradional Worship: 9:00am Sunday School: 10:00am “Fresh Start” Worship: 11:15am For pastoral emergencies, call 903-787-0585 Upcoming Services August 26, 2018 “I Have Decided” John 6:56-69 Rev. Richard Luna September 2, 2018 “Resng and Not Roosng” Mahew 11:28-29 Rev. Richard Luna Pleasant Retreat UMC 417 CR 1143 Tyler, TX 75704 Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church 417 CR 1143 Tyler, TX 75704 Return Service Requested August 22, 2018 August 22, 2018 August 22, 2018 August 22, 2018 Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church United Methodist Church United Methodist Church United Methodist Church Where Our Family Becomes Your Family Where Our Family Becomes Your Family Where Our Family Becomes Your Family Where Our Family Becomes Your Family Sideline Saints Virginia Baker Bertha Benson Helen Black Ardita Davis Jim Fairbanks Lynda Fowler Hal McFarland Sam & Minnie Murphy Dona Wilkerson Military Personnel Jay Dunklin Mitchell Moorehead Ryan & Samantha Sdham Daniel Westall Please call 903-592-7183 or email [email protected] if you have any addions or removals to/from the prayer list or Upcoming Events & Acvies. In August, PATH’s special drive is In August, PATH’s special drive is In August, PATH’s special drive is In August, PATH’s special drive is Canned Fruit and Box Fans Canned Fruit and Box Fans Canned Fruit and Box Fans Canned Fruit and Box Fans Donations can be placed in the PATH basket Donations can be placed in the PATH basket Donations can be placed in the PATH basket Donations can be placed in the PATH basket in the church narthex. in the church narthex. in the church narthex. in the church narthex. Richard’s Faith Reflecon…. Upcoming Events & Acvies Family Night Life Resumes!: Wednesday, September 5, 5:45 p.m., FLC. Come to eat and fellowship and bring a friend! One Service Sunday / Mission Sunday: September 9. We will have one service together at 11:00 a.m. The Sunday school hour will sll be at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship and coffee in the Welcome Center at 9:00 a.m. for those that arrive early. We will have a meal in the Family Life Center following the service. Communion Sunday: Sunday, September 9. The offering will benefit East Texas Food Bank and their mission to “fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas.” ETFB has 8 programs: Backpack Program, Kids Cafe/Aerschool Snack, Summer Food Program, Senior Box Program, Mobile Pantry, Fresh Produce Program, Nutrion Educaon and Benefits Outreach designed to meet the targets of children, adults and seniors. United Methodist Women / United Methodist Men General Meengs: Monday, September 10, 6pm. UMM will meet in the Welcome Center and UMW will meet in the FLC. Ruth Group is providing the meal and Debbie Wade has the program. Methodist Youth Fellowship: Sundays, 5-7pm, Family Life Center. Women’s Exercise: Monday Evenings, 6:30-7:30, (except when UMM meets), Welcome Center. Contact Debbie Wade at 903-520-8495 for detailed info. Piecemakers: Thursdays, 9am We meet at PRUMC to sew, quilt, & handcra items for various mission projects. Anyone is invited to join. Hearts and Hands: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-8pm, Welcome Center. Join us for kning and crocheng . All ages & skill levels welcome. Altar Flowers: To provide altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, call Forget-Me-Not Flowers at 903-944-7759 to place an order and let the office know so the proper message will appear in that week’s bullen. Property Loan Update: Our property loan debt is now down to approximately $27,000! All donaons to the property fund pay off the principal amount of our loan. Simply notate “Property Fund” on your contribuon. Special Request: Linda Cox asks that cards/notes of encouragement be sent to Landon Sakolevidis and his mother Linda at 5688 E. FM 552, Royce City, TX 75189. Landon is a 10 year old boy who is having some major medical issues and would appreciate prayers and he and his mother could really use the encouragement. Thank you!! Prayer Concerns Prayer Concerns Prayer Concerns Prayer Concerns Bill & Wilma Blackstock Michelle Brashear (Dunklin) Norris & Nelda Buie Sarah Jean Childress Saundra Clark J.P. Cole Brian and Anna Cox Elijah Deuibliss Rita Dunn Yolanda Durham Marvina Eaves Karen & Lily Evans Randy Fair Ezra Fis & Family LeeAnn Grant The Hammons Family Ted & Mary Hand PJ Hanke Cornelia Hood Houston Jackson Mickie Jennings Payton Jordan Claire Kudrick Rick Lawrence Kyle Lucas Judy Malone James Mooney Krystal Morgan & Family Sarah Morgan Richard Neely Owen Osborne Natalie Powell Chris Reeder Mark Reeves Marsha Richie Jennifer Roland Roger Rowland Landon Sakolevidis Tony Sanders Ben Schein Nell Smith Dorothy Spath Kay Spradlin Mary Torres Pat Turinsky Johnny Watson Tom Westall I recently was reminded of a question posed to congregations looking to measure their ministry effectiveness in the local community. That question was simply…..”If your church closed it’s doors tomorrow would the local community notice you were gone or would anyone miss you?” The answer lies in the ability of a church to make an impact in the community through it’s mission and ministry “outside the walls” of the building. The bottom line is to make an impact on the lives of others and to communicate the Gospel. Now, I am NOT making any projection that Pleasant Retreat is at anytime in it’s now 164-year history ready to close it’s doors. Instead I am celebrating the impact it has always made in the local community regardless of economic and social obstacles. The connection with the community is where the impact has made the most difference. Praying for a new school year at the Chandler Elementary School this past Sunday reminded me of one place where our ministry might be missed if we weren’t here. Teachers, school administrators, students, and families feel your presence and influence in your prayers, your gifts and when you volunteer to serve. What other places in our local community do you feel Pleasant Retreat UMC might be missed if we were not here? What other places can we or should we make it a concentrated effort to be a positive influence for the sake of the Gospel? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Grace and Peace, Richard Luna [email protected] Office: 903-592-7183

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Sideline Saints Virginia Baker Bertha Benson Helen Black Ardita Davis Jim Fairbanks Lynda Fowler Hal McFarland Sam & Minnie Murphy Dona Wilkerson

Military Personnel Jay Dunklin Mitchell Moorehead Ryan & Samantha S�dham Daniel Westall

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Richard’s Faith Reflec�on….

Upcoming Events & Ac)vi)es

Family Night Life Resumes!: Wednesday, September 5, 5:45 p.m., FLC. Come to

eat and fellowship and bring a friend!

One Service Sunday / Mission Sunday: September 9. We will have one service

together at 11:00 a.m. The Sunday school hour will s�ll be at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship and coffee in the Welcome Center at 9:00 a.m. for those that arrive

early. We will have a meal in the Family Life Center following the service.

Communion Sunday: Sunday, September 9. The offering will benefit East Texas

Food Bank and their mission to “fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas.” ETFB

has 8 programs: Backpack Program, Kids Cafe/ALerschool Snack, Summer Food

Program, Senior Box Program, Mobile Pantry, Fresh Produce Program, Nutri�on

Educa�on and Benefits Outreach designed to meet the targets of children, adults

and seniors.

United Methodist Women / United Methodist Men General Mee)ngs: Monday,

September 10, 6pm. UMM will meet in the Welcome Center and UMW will meet

in the FLC. Ruth Group is providing the meal and Debbie Wade has the program.

Methodist Youth Fellowship: Sundays, 5-7pm, Family Life Center.

Women’s Exercise: Monday Evenings, 6:30-7:30, (except when UMM meets),

Welcome Center. Contact Debbie Wade at 903-520-8495 for detailed info.

Piecemakers: Thursdays, 9am We meet at PRUMC to sew, quilt, & handcraL items

for various mission projects. Anyone is invited to join.

Hearts and Hands: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-8pm, Welcome Center. Join us for

kniNng and croche�ng . All ages & skill levels welcome.

Altar Flowers: To provide altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, call

Forget-Me-Not Flowers at 903-944-7759 to place an order and let the office know

so the proper message will appear in that week’s bulle�n.

Property Loan Update: Our property loan debt is now down to approximately

$27,000! All dona�ons to the property fund pay off the principal amount of our

loan. Simply notate “Property Fund” on your contribu�on.

Special Request: Linda Cox asks that cards/notes of encouragement be sent to

Landon Sakolevidis and his mother Linda at 5688 E. FM 552, Royce City, TX

75189. Landon is a 10 year old boy who is having some major medical issues

and would appreciate prayers and he and his mother could really use the

encouragement. Thank you!!

Prayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer Concerns Bill & Wilma Blackstock Michelle Brashear (Dunklin) Norris & Nelda Buie Sarah Jean Childress Saundra Clark J.P. Cole Brian and Anna Cox Elijah Deuibliss Rita Dunn Yolanda Durham Marvina Eaves Karen & Lily Evans Randy Fair Ezra Fi8s & Family LeeAnn Grant The Hammons Family

Ted & Mary Hand PJ Hanke Cornelia Hood Houston Jackson Mickie Jennings Payton Jordan Claire Kudrick Rick Lawrence Kyle Lucas Judy Malone James Mooney Krystal Morgan & Family Sarah Morgan Richard Neely Owen Osborne

Natalie Powell Chris Reeder Mark Reeves Marsha Richie Jennifer Roland Roger Rowland Landon Sakolevidis Tony Sanders Ben Schein Nell Smith Dorothy Spath Kay Spradlin Mary Torres Pat Turinsky Johnny Watson Tom Westall

I recently was reminded of a question posed to congregations looking to measure their ministry effectiveness in the local community. That question was simply…..”If your church closed it’s doors tomorrow would the local community notice you were gone or would anyone miss you?” The answer lies in the ability of a church to make an impact in the community through it’s mission and ministry “outside the walls” of the building. The bottom line is to make an impact on the lives of others and to communicate the Gospel. Now, I am NOT making any projection that Pleasant Retreat is at anytime in it’s now 164-year history ready to close it’s doors. Instead I am celebrating the impact it has always made in the local community regardless of economic and social obstacles. The connection with the community is where the impact has made the most difference. Praying for a new school year at the Chandler Elementary School this past Sunday reminded me of one place where our ministry might be missed if we weren’t here. Teachers, school administrators, students, and families feel your presence and influence in your prayers, your gifts and when you volunteer to serve. What other places in our local community do you feel Pleasant Retreat UMC might be missed if we were not here? What other places can we or should we make it a concentrated effort to be a positive influence for the sake of the Gospel? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Grace and Peace, Richard Luna [email protected]

Office: 903-592-7183

Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live! Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!

On the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixings Doors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLC Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.

Choir / Praise Team Practices 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

One Worship 140

Sunday School 110

Worship Offering $11,191.00

A�endance & Offering

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Traditional Worship 96

Sunday School 111

Fresh Start Worship 43

Worship Offering $6,825.75

Doris Willis Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Ardis

Brenda Beaird Velma Cade Jo Conway

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lemmert Mr. & Mrs. Hal McFarland

Pat Powell Herman Stidham Kathlyn Story Royce Terrell Denise Timaeus

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Worthen

Stacy Clinton

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Ardis

Brenda Beaird Mr. & Mrs. Dan Benson Mr. & Mrs. Norris Buie Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Evans Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Bret Hart Katheryn Hetherly

Jane Hills Priscilla Holt

Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Mr. & Mrs. Harry McKnight

Robbie Ott Lessie Purtle

Mr. & Mrs. Orvice Rozell Amy & Jone Ryan

Sue Smith Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham UMW Ruth Sub-Group N. Wilkerson SS Class

Barbara Breckel Friendship SS Class

Priscilla Holt Robbie Ott

Arthur Freeman Priscilla Holt

Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham

Nick Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Danny Stroud

Starley Hand Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Norris Buie

Priscilla Holt Mr. & Mrs. Harry McKnight

Robbie Ott

Ethel Leatherman Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Evans Mr. & Mrs. John Hall Katheryn Hetherly Priscilla Holt

Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Robbie Ott

Mr. & Mrs. Orvice Rozell Jen Stapf

Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham Mr. & Mrs. Steve Weaver N. Wilkerson SS Class

Choice or Trust?

What is it that keeps us going? Each day can be a challenge

all its own. The world can be so unkind, and yet it can bring

such joy. So, which is it today? Often, we hear that “we” have

the choice to have a good or bad day, but that’s too simplistic.

There are so many external factors that influence our daily lives, that we forget to

trust what God may have in store for us.

I think we get so confused and disheartened by things because we do not understand

them or have no control over them, doubt is literally like a cloud that takes over our

lives, that drops down in front of our eyes so that we don’t actually see what is going

on right in front of us.

To “see more clearly”, take time this week and remember these words from Joshua

1:9. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do

not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

An Invitation for YOU to Sing along!

Consider this a personal invitation to be a part of the Chancel Choir. I would like for

all of you to be a part of our music and worship ministry.

Our weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm right after Family Night Life. We do

have a great deal of fun, just ask a choir member! We resume our regular schedule

on September 5th following FNL.

This is a non-audition choir that welcomes anyone who loves to sing and is open to all

adults and senior high youth. I’m looking forward to another great year for all to

“make a joyful noise to the Lord”!

Hope to see you Sundays and Wednesdays! Otis

Thank you to Katheryn Hetherly for your donation to the church

in honor of Forest & Wilda Rathbun!

A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!

On Sunday, August 19th, we had a special

reception to wish Forest & Wilda the best as they

begin a new adventure closer to their family in

Lufkin, Texas. We thanked them for their faithful

commitment to Pleasant Retreat UMC and told

them to come see us often!

Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:

To know you is to know people who are kind,

considerate and thoughtful. To know you is to be

grateful for the special things you do. For

everything you’ve done, for being the special

people that you are, thank you! Love all of you!

Blessings, Forest & Wilda

Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler: Dear Ones, Just receiving a wonderful group of birthday cards last week from members of our beloved church gave me flashbacks of joyful memories! All of you remain loved ones to me as I think of the happiest times of my life. Please keep on loving me although I am far away. God is still real to me

and continues to say “I Am” because He is! God bless!

The Worship Commi8ee is reinsta�ng an old

tradi�on! Beginning August 1, 2018 we wanted to giL

the members of PRUMC who have a baby born/

adopted to a member a Cradle Cross that will become

a keepsake for the child. The Cradle Cross will be

placed on the altar aLer the birth or adop�on and

then given to the parents. This tradi�on will be for

members of PRUMC.

We understand that there will be parents and grandparents who are members

of PRUMC who would like to have a Cradle Cross for their child/grandchild if

that is the case you are welcome to request and purchase one by contac�ng

the church office. In this case the Cross would not be placed on the altar but

rather given to you once it arrives and you can giL it to your child/grandchild.

METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

We are proud to announce that three of our girls have moved

up to the youth group from the children’s division. Savannah

Stroud, Ellie Lemmert and Emily Howard are now officially in

the youth group! They went with us on our youth trip to

Branson and fit right in. Most of our youth have known them

since they were very young

and they are just part of the

family. We are all looking

forward to watching these

girls grow in their faith and

continuing their journey to

become disciples of Christ.

-Jeremy

In our Children’s Division, we had a great group of kids

receive regular attendance pins, Bibles and backpack

blessings on Sunday, August 19th! A big thank you to all

the wonderful

teachers that help our

kiddos learn about

Christ’s love!