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IITS Offering To Help Malnourished Guatemalan People Our July 3 communion offering will help indigenous Guatemalan people, who have one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world. Guatemala's rural areas have faced deteriorating political and economic situations for years. Over 50 percent of the population live in extreme poverty, unable to afford basic sustenance or produce their own food. A stagnant economy has hampered productive capacity of rural communities, decreased quality of life, threatened natural resources, and displaced cultural practices that create greater cohesion and social well-being for the community. Faced with few viable options, hundreds of thousands of family farmers, the majority of whom are men, have migrated to the U.S. in search of employment and survival. That migration has left Guatemalan women in rural communities to care for the children and elderly and search for ways to feed them. The precarious economic and nutritional situation of Solol's largely rural and indigenous population has its roots in centuries of marginalization from political participation and land rights. Mayan women from six Solol communities approached Grassroots International, a global movement for social change, with a proposal to restore livelihoods, lands, seeds, nutrition, and viable Mayan communities. Agronomists are training 40 women in agro-ecological (organic, sustainable and local) farming. The women will establish communal and backyard vegetable gardens and train about 850 more women in their communities. The people will benefit from an improved diet thanks to the nutritious, organic vegetables, and fruits from the gardens, and they will be able to generate extra income by selling surplus produce. Women have begun to analyze other ways to use their own resources to improve their backyard animal and vegetable production. They have become conscious of their own value as contributors of income and food to their families’ wellbeing. Please prayerfully considering giving through Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church on July 3 to help these courageous women help themselves and their communities. Betty Thomas, Worship Team Island in the Son U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH C ORPUS C HRISTI , T EXAS July 2016
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IITS Offering To Help
Malnourished Guatemalan People Our July 3 communion offering will help
indigenous Guatemalan people, who have one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world. Guatemala's rural areas have faced deteriorating political and economic situations for years. Over 50 percent of
the population live in extreme poverty, unable to afford basic sustenance or produce their own food. A stagnant economy has hampered productive capacity of rural communities, decreased quality of life, threatened natural resources, and displaced cultural practices that create greater cohesion and social well-being for the community. Faced with few viable options, hundreds of thousands of family farmers, the majority of whom are men, have migrated to the U.S. in search of employment and survival.
That migration has left Guatemalan women in rural communities to care for the children and elderly and
search for ways to feed them. The precarious economic and nutritional situation of Solol's largely rural and indigenous population has its roots in centuries of marginalization from political participation and land rights.
Mayan women from six Solol communities approached Grassroots International, a global movement for social change, with a proposal to restore livelihoods, lands, seeds, nutrition, and viable Mayan communities. Agronomists are training 40 women in agro-ecological (organic, sustainable and local) farming. The women will establish communal and backyard vegetable gardens and train about 850 more women in their communities. The people will benefit from an improved diet thanks to the nutritious, organic vegetables, and fruits from the gardens, and they will be able to generate extra income by selling surplus produce.
Women have begun to analyze other ways to use their own resources to improve their backyard animal and vegetable production. They have become conscious of their own value as contributors of income and food to their families’ wellbeing.
Please prayerfully considering giving through Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church on July 3 to help these courageous women help themselves and their communities.
Betty Thomas, Worship Team
Island in the Son UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
July 2016
Our sympathy and
condolences go to:
The family of Louise MacCartney Biel, who died on June 16, 2016, in Austin, Texas, her residence since 2005. Louise and her husband Bill (who preceded her in death in 2007) were charter members of Island in the Son UMC. A memorial service was held in Austin on June 24, with a graveside service at Seaside Memorial (4357 Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi) at the Biel family plot planned for July 15 at 2:30 PM. “Billy” and Louise are pictured here from a 2002 IITS membership directory.
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The Island in the Son UMC Care Team collects canned goods/nonperishable items on the
1st Sunday of each month to help supply the
Timon’s Ministries Crisis Pantry. Bring your donations to IITS and drop them in
the Timon’s basket in the foyer.
Timon’s can always use the following items to give to their Crisis Pantry Clients:
1 lb. packages of 100% whole grain rice & pastas 1 lb. packages of beans Small canned meats for weekly packages Pop-top, ready to eat individual servings of food/soup Small Deodorants and Razors
Timon’s Ministries is located at
10501 SPID (in Flour Bluff next to Pizza Hut)
The IITS United Methodist Women are planning an update/reissue of their large-print Cookbook originally published and sold in 2012. They are collecting new recipes to include in this book, which will be available for sale later
this year—both as an entire cookbook and just the “update packet.” Sign up for either at the Opportunities table. Recipes can be emailed, mailed or delivered to the church office or to a UMW member.
UMW is on SUMMER HIATUS; their 1st fall meeting will be on a NEW DAY~THURSDAY~
September 8, at 10 AM at the church.
The Wednesday small group study at 1:30 PM is currently in a study of John. It’s not too late to join us! The study group is followed
by a prayer meeting at 2:30 PM.
Third Sunday Potluck Luncheon After worship on July 17, 2016
Can you believe it's July? This year is flying by too fast! We will resume our potluck this month. Since we are in the depths of hot weather, let's try something different.
Search your recipes and bring a SALAD. It can be chicken salad, pasta salad, veggie salad or some type of
dessert salad— and bring the RECIPE to give to the ladies of UMW for their upcoming cookbook. If you don't have a salad to share, feel free to bring anything for the
potluck. See ya July 17 for the next potluck— ALL are invited! ~Kathy Bassett, Hospitality Chair
Dear Friends in Christ,
Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, will mark the 33rd year that Kingdom Kamp has been offered to mentally challenged adults in our conference. As our brochure states, “Kingdom Kamp is an overnight retreat for physically mobile special needs adults 18+ that want to make new friends and memories while they share their love for Jesus Christ!”
As dean of the camp, I am writing to request three things of you and your congregation:
Be in prayer for this camp that has touched the lives of campers and staff alike.
Take a special offering in your church for Kingdom Kamp and send to the Conference Treasurer. Our Advance Special is #2005.
Share our need for more campers, especially males! If you know of people in your church or community that would enjoy this unique camping experience, please let me know and I will make sure they receive a brochure; or they can access the information at riotexas.org/kingdomkamp.
Kingdom Kamp will be at Cathedral Oaks Retreat Center near Weimar, Texas, which we have found to be an ideal place for our camp and campers. Please call or email me if you would like to know more about Kingdom Kamp.
Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry!
Grace and peace,
Rev. Nancy Day, Buda United Methodist Church
Walk to Emmaus An Upper Room Movement
COASTAL BEND WALK TO EMMAUS The deadline is JULY 14 for registering your
pilgrims for Men’s Walk #1843 July 28-31.
Applications must be received 2 weeks before the start of a Walk Weekend. After that they will be
considered late and may have to go on a stand-by list.
Pilgrim Applications, Pilgrim Scholarship Applications and Pilgrim Scholarship Policy may be found and
downloaded from the website www.coastalbendemmaus.org by clicking the link under Downloadable Documents on front page.
Make sure all 3 required signatures are on the application. (Pilgrim, Sponsor and Clergy). Make checks for $230 fee payable to COASTAL BEND
EMMAUS and mail with applications to Coastal Bend Emmaus, PO Box 273, Corpus Christi, TX 78403.
We are asking the Emmaus Alumni to support Walks with your Agape, Prayers and your
Presence at Candlelight and Closing.
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The Christian Women’s Club cordially invites you and your Military friends to a “July Picnic” Luncheon on Tuesday, July 12 at 11:30 AM at the Corpus Christi Country Club (6300 Everhart Road). Cost is $19 per person (inclusive). Karen Shirer of Kerrville, TX will be the speaker with Sue Harrison, “Stress Management Strategy” featured and music by Mary Frances Commander. Reservations are required no later than noon on Friday, July 8—contact Sharon (361-854-4297) or Cassie (361-537-6158); leave a message if no one answers.
Don’t see your special day mentioned here? It just means we don’t have it on record. Please let us know the date so
we can update our database.
July 2 ................. Matt McFadden July 4 .................... Marie Richter July 8 ................... Karen Poynter Richard Sandbach July 14 ................. Cynthia Riewe July 18 ....................... Roy Riewe
July 20 ........................................ Gunner Klaus (Gunner will be 1 year old!)
July 20 .................................... Theresa Sharpe July 21 ................................ Alexis Westerman July 22 ............................................... Will Dunn July 30 ....................................... John Burnette David Tomscha
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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3 9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM—Worship
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6 Timons
AP/Payroll Chks
1:30 PM Small Group
2:30 PM Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal
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7 PM—Al-Anon
8 Timons
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10 9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM Worship
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Church Council—
4 PM Trustees—
6 PM
13 Timons
1:30 PM Small Group
2:30 PM Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal
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7 PM—Al-Anon
15 Timons
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17 9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM—Worship
POTLUCK LUNCHEON—
SALAD DAYS OF SUMMER!
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Finance Meeting—
2 PM
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20 Timons
AP/Payroll Chks
1:30 PM Small Group
2:30 PM Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal
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7 PM—Al-Anon
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9 AM-Sun Sch 10 AM—Worship
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1:30 PM Small Group
2:30 PM Prayer Mtg
6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal
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7 PM—Al-Anon
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Men’s Walk to Emmaus #1843
Connie Harris on vacation
United Methodist Church Island in the Son
Thursdays, 7 PM
Contact Cynthia Riewe, 361-949-1788
The first names listed are “greeters” and the second names are “clean up.” You may trade with other greeters, or if you need a substitute or have questions, please contact Marge Foster at 361-949-3503.
July 3: Brent Curtis & Estella Curtis Ken & Kathy Merchant July 10: Ann Gariepy & Joyce Tagliaferro Mike & Helen LeRitz July 17: Pam Burnette & Donna Satterwhite Bev Firmani & Marge Foster
July 24: Randy & Marie Richter Sara Hinojosa & Deanna Byers July 31: Roseanna Delzotto & Berta Rodriguez Connie Burrus & Janice Morris
Connie Harris on vacation
CHURCH CLOSED
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IT’S HURRICANE
SEASON! Be prepared. Make a plan.
Children’s SUNDAY SCHOOL is taking a
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The CARE team invites you to join in an ongoing effort to
provide food to area students who may not eat during
weekends or school breaks without our help. Donations of healthy, non-perishable,
food and snack items (no peanuts) or money/HEB/Walmart gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Checks can be made payable to Island in the
Son UMC; all donations will go directly to this project. Food donations can be placed in the designated
container in the church foyer. For more information, contact Karen Poynter or Kay Plut.
IITS Health Watch Our “health” report for
May 2016
Prayers: We celebrated many answered prayers and joys in worship, including: graduates of high school and college; visiting family and friends; birthdays; and athletic accomplishments.
Presence: May average attendance: Worship ...................................... 91 Sunday School ............................. 7
Gifts: May
General Offering Received: As of 5/31/16 ..................... $86,292 % of 2016 offering goal ........ 51.4%
Monthly Income & Budgeted Expenses Income Received .............. $ 14,976 Budgeted Expenses ......... $ 11,186 Net income ..................... $ 3,790
Apportionments paid as of 5/31/16: 48.7%
Service: Congregational and community care; Feed the Kids Project; lunch service, food pantry, and communion for Timon’s Ministries.
A big THANK YOU to BRENT CURTIS for providing these pictures and to
KATHY BASSETT for arranging a reception following worship on May 29, 2016!
Kathryn Alexis Mary
Congratulations to:
Mary Gaczewski (graduate of Flour Bluff High School),
Alexis Westerman (graduate of Ray High School),
& Kathryn Wilkinson (graduate of The University of North Texas)
July 3: “The Meaning of the Cross” Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 The Freedoms We Enjoy
July 10: “The Road to Jericho” Amos 7:7-17; Luke 10:25-37 The One Who Showed Mercy
July 17: “A Time and A Place” Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42 The Expression of One’s Love for God
July 24: “Learning to Pray” Luke 11:1-13 Our Relationship with God
July 31: “The Love of Money” Psalm 49:1-11; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
Irrational Exuberance
The “Beach Treasures” monthly newsletter is EMAILED to the majority of our recipients. To be added to the email list or to get a mailed copy, please call the church office. DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 20TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH; please email to the church at email address [email protected].
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Celebration Worship Service at 10 AM
Sunday School at 9 AM
Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 (361) 749-0884
Email .............. [email protected] Website .......... www.islandintheson.com Handicapped Accessible Office Hours ... Monday—Thursday, 9AM-2PM
Ministers ......................... All members of the congregation Pastor ............................. Reverend John P. Smith Administrative Assistant .. Connie Harris Maintenance ................... George Costanzo
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