MARVIN United Methodist Church

300 West Erwin Street

Tyler, Texas 75702

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Tyler, TX

WELCOME TO MARVIN

John Bruten transferred from another Methodist church.

MISSION WEEK June 17-25

On-line registration begins May 15.

FAREWELL RECEPTION The Friendly Class and the Missions Team invite you to a come-and-go reception honoring Alfred Njau from 9:30-11 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, in Pirtle Hall. Alfred is a member of Marvin who has been at-tending Perkins School of Theology with the goal of becoming a United Methodist pastor serving in Tanzania. He has been accepted at Africa Univer-sity, where he will be able to finish his studies ac-companied by his wife and daughter whom he has not seen for many years. If you would like to contribute to a love offering for Alfred, make your check payable to Marvin UMC and mark “Love Offering.” You can bring your gift to the reception or deliver it to the church office before May 22.

LaVerne Willis transferred from another Methodist church.

MARVINLIFE MID MAY 2011

A M A R V I N U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H P U B L I C A T I O N

VBS Vacation Bible School kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in Pirtle Hall. The program will be 9 a.m.-noon Monday, June 6, through Thursday, June 9.

VBS is open to all children who turned 3 by last September through students who just completed fifth grade. Nursery (up to 2 years) is provided for volunteers only.

Register on the church’s web site or in the atrium. We need lots of volunteers!

We are collecting diapers for PATH

during May.

Bring your donations to the baby bed in the atrium.

MILITARY CARE Adopt a soldier during May. For just $20 you can help a soldier serving overseas. With the funds received, the Military Care Committee will mail care packages for Independence Day. Make donations payable to Marvin UMC–Adopt a Soldier.

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CORE WORSHIP SERMON SERIES Four weeks. Four principles. One book.

METHODIST CONNECTION CLASS "Our Methodist Connection" class continues at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays, May 15 and 22, in the Con-nection Room. New members and guests are en-couraged to participate and learn more about Methodism. Topics include: May 15: Celebrating Our Story—United Meth-

odist History May 22: Conversations with Mr. Wesley

CHILDREN

June 5-9—Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon, registration begins May 1. Aug. 1-4—Explore East Texas Day Camp, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., second- through fifth-graders will visit some East Texas favorites.

SIZZLIN’ SUMMER MISSIONS Sizzlin’ Summer Missions will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesdays in July. We will also have a family mission night at the East Texas Food Bank from 5:30-7:30 on the first Tuesday of each summer month.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION A Tuesday morning summer B90 group is now forming that will meet May 31-Aug. 30. Do you have friends who would like to read God’s word together? Interested in forming additional groups? Contact the Christian Education office (rchildress@marvinumc.com) or register on-line for this transformational experience.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE We are organizing a team of people mover driv-ers to pick up seniors at Meadow Lake and Atria Willow Park retirement homes in time for Sunday School and return them after the 11 o’clock ser-vices. Can you help one Sunday a month? Con-tact Rev. Gerry Giles (ggiles@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396) for information.

HOMEBOUND We need you to visit homebound members. Would you consider donating one hour a month to visit a lonely senior Marvin member no longer able to attend worship services? Contact Rev. Gerry Giles for information.

MATURE ADULTS The Grown-ups luncheon program will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, in Pirtle Hall. Patricia Heaton, Goodman Museum curator, will speak

about the history of the museum and the city of Tyler. Delicious food will be served while June Shull provides gathering music beforehand. Lunch reservations are required in the Welcome Center or on the web site or just come to listen.

MEN Monday Morning Men's Group meets from 6:30-7:30 a.m. in the Wesley Missions Center. Come at 6 a.m. for donuts and fellowship.

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study is taking a summer break.

Wednesday Laymen’s Lunch meets at 11:30 a.m. Come for lunch and a devotional in Pirtle Hall.

MISSIONS Marvin member Stephanie Duncan is serving aboard the Africa Mercy in Sierra Leone. You can read her blog by visiting this web site: www.stephinwestafrica.blogspot.com. There is a link in the news section on Marvin’s home page.

MUSIC Save the date. Music Splash Week is July 18-22.

SINGLE ADULTS The Gathering, a young singles city-wide event, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 19 at Don Juan’s. Get tickets at Don Juan’s or the Welcome Center for $10. Proceeds will go to St. Paul Chil-dren’s Foundation and Bethesda Health Clinic. Dinner is provided by Don Juan’s and Marvin.

CHILDREN LEARNED ABOUT HOLY WEEK DURING THE RESURRECTION WALK ON PALM SUNDAY.

MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 300 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75702 Phone: 903.592.7396 www.mumcfamily.com

WORSHIP WITH THE MARVIN FAMILY TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

CORE CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 8:45 and 11 a.m. in Herd Auditorium

5:14 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 5:14 p.m. on Saturdays in Herd Auditorium

MID-WEEK MEDITATION 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the Chapel

SUNDAY EVENING 6 p.m. in the chapel, second and fourth Sundays

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

DATE TRADITIONAL WORSHIP CORE WORSHIP

May 15 Jake Womack Rev. Marty Dunbar May 22 Dr. John Robbins Rev. Marty Dunbar May 29 Dr. Doug Baker Rev. Allison Thompson

DATE SATURDAY 5:14 WORSHIP

May 14 Rev. Marty Dunbar May 21 Dr. John Robbins May 28 Dr. Doug Baker

STEWARDSHIP

DATE ATTENDANCE AMOUNT GIVEN

April 24 2,839 $69,344 May 1 1,099 $49,262 May 8 1,103 $39,538

ETERNAL FLAME FUND In memory of Sandy Clark Cindy & Randy Kidwell

MARVIN CONCERT SERIES In memory of Rose Austin Eikner Debbie & Randy Cook In memory of Jeanne Hamilton Rodgers Susan Moore Wescott and family

MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Gloria Jean Petty Varina & J.W. Johnson

MISSION WEEK In memory of Helen Pilgrim and J. W. Jordan Mary & Ron Gammell

MISSIONS IN INDIA In honor of Rev. Paul Renjithan and in memory of Rev. Saba Renjithan Donna & Gene Bennett

PRAYER WARRIORS In memory of Mary Evelyn Reeves Mary & Stan Bates

STARTERS BASKETBALL In memory of Robert Porostovsky, III Virginia & Andy Hodges

ST. PAUL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION In honor of Marvin Church staff Joyce Brown

YOUTH In memory of Gloria Jean Petty Jenene & Scott McKay Anna La Ray Merkel Nadine Petty

MEMORIALS AND GIFTS

WOMEN Esther Priscilla Circle will have a luncheon at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the home of Mary Ann Bullard. Bring a salad of your choice.

KNIT TOGHETHER Love to knit or want to learn? Knit Together meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Adult Lounge. The next meeting will be May 24. Mary Lynn Smith is hosting a begin-ner’s knitting group at noon on Mondays at her home. Beginners are welcome at the Tuesday group as well. For more information contact Mary Lynn Smith (4smiths@suddenlink.net).

COOKIES AND BOOKS Cookies and Books will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 26 at the home of Su Plunkett. The topic is All the Way to Heaven: A Surprising Faith Journey by Eliz-abeth Sherrill. Sherrill’s memoir is both an inspiring vision of heaven and an honest account of her life from agnostic upbringing to author at Guide-posts Magazine and of many bestselling books. For more information contact Su

(plunkett@tyler.net). The book can be purchased new or used on Amazon.com and Better-WorldBooks.com. There is also one copy in the church library.

YOU, ME AND BIG C Sharon Howell of Travel Masters is the special guest for our June 1 meeting. We will take a field trip to her office for “A Slide Show of Dream Desti-nations.”

YOUTH Refuge, a service for youth, meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday on the third floor. The recreation ar-ea is open for study and fellowship from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

FACEBOOK Marvin has several Facebook pages! Find us and fan us. There’s a link to our main page on the home page of the church’s web site. You can search for our other pages, including Music at Marvin, 5:14 Worship and Core Worship, or link to them from our main Facebook page.