UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3405 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308

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University United Methodist Church 3405 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308

(940)767-8511 (Phone) (940)767-6535 (FAX)

Office Hrs.: Mon, Tues:9:00-3:00, Weds. 9:00-12:00,Thurs, Fri 9:00-3:00

Rev. Tom Medley (friartom42@msn.com) Pastor

Joshua W. White (music @uumcwf.org) Music Director

Rachel Kapelski Pianist

Lynn Lawson (office@uumcwf.org) Secretary

Nancy Pearce Nursery Director

Alyvia Nichols Nursery worker

Jean Perkins Nursery worker

Karlee Nichols Nursery worker

Johnny Lucy (accounting@uumcwf.org) Business manager

Ivan Venzor Custodian

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

* Birthday * *No choir

rehearsal the

last two

Weds. of

June, first

two Weds of

July*

1 *Caylee

Renae Haswell,

James Sterley*

6:00 Choir

Banquet

2 *Andy

Kocher*

7:00 a.m. Men’s

Bible Study

3 *Russell

Bryant*

4 * Leslie Diane

Ayres*

3:00 meet at UUMC:

Angel Wings Picnic

5 9:30 Sunday School

10:50 Worship

Celebration

6

5:00 Legal Aid

7 9:30 A Simple

Cross

12:00 Cancer

Connection

5;30 Women’s

Bible Study

8

6:00 Cornerstone

Café

7:00 Choir

9 * Sandi

Bettenhausen,

Annette Britain*

7:00 Men’s Bible

Study

10 11

12* Peggy

Edgar*

9:30 Sunday School

10:50 Worship

Celebration

13 14 Flag

Day 9:30 A Simple

Cross

15 * Dee Ann

Trahan*

6:00 Cornerstone

Café : Angel

Wings/salads

7:00 Choir

16 7:00 Men’s Bible

Study

17 18

9-11:30 Angel

Wings

19 9:30 Sunday School

10:50 Worship

Celebration

20 First Day

of Summer

21

9:30 A Simple

Cross

12:00 Cancer

Connection

5:30 Women’s

Bible Study

22

6:00 Cornerstone

Café

23 *Mildred

Brumbelow*

7:00 Men’s Bible

Study

24 25 *Charles

Gibson*

26 *Carolyn

Schreiber*

9:30 Sunday School

10:50 Worship

Celebration

27 28 9:30 A Simple

Cross

29

6:00 Cornerstone

Café

30 7:00 Men’s Bible

Study

June 2016 Flag Day

An Invitation to Vacation

It’s June, school is out, the days are warm and our minds, hearts and desire turn to

the thoughts of vacation. Many of you are already planning your vacation plans.

Vacation: a desire, an expectation, a repeated statement in our vocabulary, “I need

a vacation!”

The dictionary defines a vacation as “A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or

relaxation.” A time of rest, pleasure and relaxation – from this definition, a vacation

is a spiritual moment; it is a moment of Grace. I would like to offer to you a vacation

this summer that is more than running as fast as you can, with the hope of returning

to work on Monday so you can finally rest.

This summer consider a spiritual vacation, it is simple and it is free. (REST) Start

each day with 5 minutes of prayer; you can do this from your bed, your car, even the

sitting in your favorite chair. Spend 5 minutes reading your Bible; if you do not know

where to start practice the John Wesley method, just open the Bible and start read-

ing at the beginning of the first chapter you find. (RELAXATION) Plan at least 30

minutes to be together as a family (without the TV, computer, or phones), share your

stories and your lives. (PLEASURE) Attend church; you know this statement had to

be included: but church is about worship, it’s not a task, it’s not a job, it’s not about

you, it is about God, the author of vacations. So practice a spiritual vacation this

summer, wherever you go, and around the middle of August you will reflect on the

many blessings God has given you and just maybe you will not be as happy to send

you kid’s back to school.

*And for those of you who say, “Vacation, what Vacation?” Remember our church will always be here to offer you activities, fellowship and a place of sanctuary *

They probably won’t have a Kitchen or Fellowship Hall named after them. They

serve our LORD with humility in silence, often for many years. Many have come

and gone: we honor them. Below is a partial list of ushers and the approximate

years they have served:

Bill Drake 60 years Tony Fulkerson 62 years

Henry Van Geem 53 years Euel Whitaker 50 years

Warren Ayres 40 years Gary Southard 40 years

Carl Nichols 25 years Andy Kocher 10 years

Charles Gibson 10 years

There are many who have served ten years or less, including Janis Adams, Jean Perkins, Margarette Walker, Pete

Minnix, John Wiseman, Byrle Graham, and Jerry & Sandi Bettenhausen.

Ralph Fulkerson is the man who helped a number of us begin this incredible journey of serving. He began his

ushering in 1941, continuing until 1996.

Thus, with sincere gratitude, we offer our thanks

*Usher Captain Tony Fulkerson

Hymn notes from Josh White

Last Sunday we sang one of the greatest hymns or our faith, How Firm a Foundation. We do not sing it often

enough- and while singing it Sunday morning, I realized it needs to be a hymn we keep near to our

hearts. The hymn was written in 1787 and we know very little about the author. It appeared first in Rippon's

A Selection of Hymns and the author was simply published as "K". In all fairness, simply by reading the words

of this great hymn, we can learn a lot about "K". We can surmise that "K" was grounded in solid theology,

and was a faithful follower of Christ. Much of the text comes straight from the Bible, such as Isaiah 41:10,

43:2, Corinthians 12:9, and Hebrews 13:5.

This hymn was sung during the funerals of U.S. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. It

was sung by American troops engaged in the Spanish-American war on Christmas morning in 1898. It was a

favorite of General Robert E. Lee and was sung at his funeral as well. In 2016, the hymn continues to be

sung in churches around the world, with many arrangements and adaptations used. The words of "How Firm

a Foundation" are every bit as relevant today as they were hundreds of years ago (as is true for any great

hymn).

Sunday morning, if you have a moment before the service, turn to page 529 in the hymnal and read the words

again. I hope this hymn provides comfort in a world where there seems to be none.

Josh White

Director of Music Ministries

PRAYER

I prayed for strength, and then I lost awhile All sense of nearness, human and divine; The love I leaned on failed and pierced my heart, The hands I clung to loosed themselves from mine;

But while I swayed, weak, trembling, and alone, The everlasting arms upheld my own.

I prayed for light; the sun went down in clouds, The moon was darkened by a misty doubt, The stars of heaven were dimmed by earthly fears,

And all my little candle flames burned out;

But while I sat in shadow, wrapped in night,

The face of Christ made all the darkness bright.

I prayed for peace, and dreamed of restful ease, A slumber drugged from pain, a hushed repose; Above my head the skies were black with storm, And fiercer grew the onslaught of my foes;

But while the battle raged, and wild winds blew, I heard His voice and Perfect peace I knew.

I thank Thee, Lord, Thou wert too wise to heed My feeble prayers, and answer as I sought, Since these rich gifts Thy bounty has bestowed Have brought me more than all I asked or thought;

Giver of good, so answer each request With Thine own giving, better than my best. --Annie Johnson Flint

UUMC congregation:

What a honor for us to be selected

to receive the "Partner of the Year"

recognition at the annual PIE

banquet last month. This recognition

was because of our support for

Southern Hills Elementary School

during the past year as well as the

long history we have as a PIE

sponsor with them. We had just

enough money left over from our year

long efforts so that on the last day

of this school year - May 27 - we

were able to take donuts and a fruit

tray to the staff and teachers. Of

course, they were so appreciative

and looking forward to the break

over the summer months. Thanks to

everyone for being a part of this

vital outreach in our community.

Allison Smyers and Tracie Kocher.

Volunteering in other capacities!

What is United Methodist Women?

United Methodist Women is a supportive, inclusive

Christian membership organization where women like

you grow spiritually, develop as leaders, and serve and

work to create a world in which all women, children and

youth thrive. United Methodist Women is celebrated as

the women’s ministry of the United Methodist Church.

*We are faith, hope & love in action*

Upcoming events within our building:

July 9th Fellowship Meeting

August 17th Host Cornerstone Café

And Fellowship

We meet Thursday ,

7:00 a.m.

Join us for coffee, an eye-opening discussion on

the Gospel of Luke, Helping out with various

scholarship fund opportunities. Every bit of help

towards these scholarships is much appreciated!

Meets every first and third

Tuesday at

5:30 in the

Library.

Angel Wings Angel Wings

is a Christian group of men and women within the

Methodist Church with a desire for Mission-work and

fellowship; serving God through active outreach and

Mission-work. Our goal is to be the hands of Christ on

earth, serving our church and the surrounding public.

† June 4 3:00 meet in church parking lot:

Picnic/Social at Groves’ Country Place.

† June 15th 5:00 Cornerstone Café – salads

† June 18 9:00 Angel wings meeting/workday

† June 28 11:30 Out to Lunch (Jimmy’s Egg, rsvp)

† June 29 3:00 State Hospital 4th of July Party

CORNERSTONE CAFE

Come enjoy dinner and fellowship each Wednesday

at 6:00! We meet in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a time

of fellowship while sharing a meal together. These

meals are prepared by various ministries, and

individuals, with the funds collected are used towards

chosen mission projects.

Immediately after, join us in Choir, which rehearses at

7:00. (Summer break for choir: June 22nd, June 29th,

July 6th, July 9th)

IMI Pantry Needs Most critical:

Peanut butter Canned tomatoes

Spaghetti sauce Jelly (small jars)

Shampoo Hotel toiletry items

Specific pantry items are collected in a marked bin

outside the church office. Byrle Graham delivers every

Monday. Thank you for helping IMI, your generosity is

very much appreciated!

Prayer Concerns

Praise & thanksgiving

RAIN

Military personnel USA Israel

Refugees Persecuted Brethren

Anna Bogart Larry Lambert

Jeannie Glass Beverly Morris

Whitaker family Jimmie Walker

Staley family Sue Morath

Beverly Morris Benton Howells

Juanita Agee Bill & Dorothy Drake

Lee Robertson Jackie Driver

Peggy Koch John Wilson

JJ Horton Mary Hurley

Elizabeth Glass-Turner Ashley Gonzenbach

Prayer request list is updated every two weeks

1st Caylee Renae Haswell 9th Sandi Bettenhausen

1st James Sterley 9th Annette Britain

2nd Andy Kocher 12th Wanda Edgar

3rd Russell Bryant 15th Dee Ann Trahan

4th Leslie Diane Ayres 23rd Mildred Brumbelow

GIFTS RECEIVED:

In memory of: Sue Whitaker from Dewayne Robertson to Apportionments Sue Whitaker from Dorman & Debbie Yancey to Apportionments Sue Whitaker from Audrey Voigt to Crusaders Class Sue Whitaker from Lila & Gene Norriss to Crusaders Class Sue Whitaker from Charles & Sue Ramser to Capital Funds Irene Lambert from Charles & sue Ramser to Capital Funds Sue Whitaker from Warren & Pam Ayres to Choir Fund Irene Lambert from Warren & Pam Ayres to Choir Fund Sue Whitaker from Allison Smyers to Crusaders Class Sue Whitaker from Henry & Peggy Van Geem to Apportionments Sue Whitaker from Myra Blackerby to Crusaders Class Sue Whitaker from Sara Davis to Apportionments Sue Whitaker from Mr. & Mrs. Fudge to Crusader’s Class Ron Davis From Henry & Peggy Van Geem to Apportionments Ron Davis from Myra Blackerby to Apportionments Ron Davis from Frank & Lynda Huskins to Apportionments Ray Hennigh from Nancy Anderson & family to Apportionments Betty McGinnis from Nancy Ashbrook to Apportionments Fay Robertson from DeWayne Robertson to Apportionments Minerva Cox from DeWayne Robertson to Budget and Choir fund

In honor of:

Rev. Medley’s anniversary from Nancy Ashbrook to debt reduction Ann & Gary Southard from Nancy Anderson & family to Apportionments

Congratulations Angel Wings on a Highly Successful

HIGH TEA