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Vista News COMMITTED TO CHRIST Growing in Faith, Ministers to Each Other, Disciples in Our World Sierra Vista United Methodist Church 4522 College Hills Blvd San Angelo, TX 76904-6922 Semimonthly Publication January 12, 2016 Church Phone: 325-944-4041 Preschool: 325-949-2075 Kid’s Day Out: 325-949-0219 Web site: www.sierravista.org Email: [email protected] See inside... Age Level News p. 6 & 7 Gifts p. 4 Fact & Figures p. 8 Lectionary p. 5 Pastor’s Column p. 2 Prayer Concerns p. 2 Sierra Vista Info. p. 3, 4 & 5 Thanks p. 3 Please find your name tag and start wearing it to church so that our pastor can begin to learn names and faces! If you don’t have one, you may call the office to order one. It is with great humility that I express sincere thankfulness for the generous hearts of the Sierra Vista family. It is such a rich blessing to be a part of such a generous community of faith. The Children’s Bed Project, being the re- cipient of the Christmas offering from our church, received $11,969.72. As the coordinator of the project, which was truly inspired by God, I find my- self overwhelmed again and again as I watch God at work through Sierra Vista in providing the resources needed. In the two school years that we have provided beds throughout the city, we have given 456 beds at last count. This is an average of just over twenty-five beds a month at a cost of just over $4,000 a month. We have never been without resources because of the generosity of Sierra Vista members who have given their time, money and talents. They have helped with grant writ- ing, solicited funds from their work place, hosted performances which took up donations for the project, arranged for presentations at organizations in which they are involved, helped to shop for and deliver beds and bedding, provided brochures and video production and given their support through words, money and prayer. Please continue to hold this ministry up in your prayers and provide support as you feel God moving you to be a part of this project. Your generosity is blessings others. Thank you! Blessings, Shirley Oliphant Youth Led Worship - 2016 February 6th - 5:30 pm February 7th - 8:30 & 11 am Matthew 4:18-22: “One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Pe- ter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him.” ~ Jesus’ disciples didn’t even question whether they should follow Jesus or not… They just went. Will you?

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Vista News COMMITTED TO CHRIST

Growing in Faith, Ministers to Each Other, Disciples in Our World

Sierra Vista United Methodist Church

4522 College Hills Blvd

San Angelo, TX 76904-6922

Semimonthly Publication

January 12, 2016

Church Phone: 325-944-4041

Preschool: 325-949-2075

Kid’s Day Out: 325-949-0219

Web site: www.sierravista.org

Email: [email protected]

See inside... Age Level News

p. 6 & 7

Gifts

p. 4

Fact & Figures

p. 8

Lectionary

p. 5

Pastor’s Column

p. 2

Prayer Concerns

p. 2

Sierra Vista Info. p. 3, 4 & 5

Thanks

p. 3

Please find your name tag and start wearing it

to church so that our pastor can begin to learn

names and faces! If you don’t have one, you

may call the office to order one.

It is with great humility that I express sincere thankfulness for the generous

hearts of the Sierra Vista family. It is such a rich blessing to be a part of such

a generous community of faith. The Children’s Bed Project, being the re-

cipient of the Christmas offering from our church, received $11,969.72.

As the coordinator of the project, which was truly inspired by God, I find my-

self overwhelmed again and again as I watch God at work through Sierra

Vista in providing the resources needed. In the two school years that we have provided beds throughout

the city, we have given 456 beds at last count. This is an average of just over twenty-five beds a month

at a cost of just over $4,000 a month. We have never been without resources because of the generosity

of Sierra Vista members who have given their time, money and talents. They have helped with grant writ-

ing, solicited funds from their work place, hosted performances which took up donations for the project,

arranged for presentations at organizations in which they are involved, helped to shop for and deliver

beds and bedding, provided brochures and video production and given their support through words,

money and prayer.

Please continue to hold this ministry up in your prayers and provide support as you feel God moving

you to be a part of this project. Your generosity is blessings others. Thank you!

Blessings, Shirley Oliphant

Youth Led Worship - 2016

February 6th - 5:30 pm

February 7th - 8:30 & 11 am

Matthew 4:18-22: “One day as Jesus was walking along the shore

of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Pe-

ter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for

a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will

show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed

him.” ~ Jesus’ disciples didn’t even question whether they should follow Jesus or

not… They just went. Will you?

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Page 2 Jan. 12, 2016 SIERRA VISTA NEWS OF INTEREST

Hi folks,

I woke up this morning thinking about some of the past Christmases that I celebrated as a kid. I

think (or at least I hope) we all have those fond memories that tend to rise out of our subconscious and

bring a warm and relished image to mind. One such thought for me takes me back to my grandmother’s

house, my dad’s mom, “Big Baa,” who proudly received and wore that title due to the grandkid’s inability

to properly pronounce “Big Mamma.”

Big Baa was everything you would expect to find in a southern woman who was raised in her time,

and she was never shy in sharing or living the southern folklore that was a part of our heritage. For in-

stance, Big Baa’s “Christmas tree” was always ‘taken down’ and ‘out the door’ long before New Year’s

morning. Somewhere in her past, it

had been suggested that leaving a

“Christmas tree” up over New Years

was a doorway to allowing the past

year’s troubles to be carried into the

new year.

Now in all honesty, I don’t

really know if my “Big Baa” be-

lieved in that “old wives’ tale” or

not, but it is one that she observed

every year. As for me, I don’t worry

so much about leaving my tree up,

but I realize that we have the choice

as to what we carry into the coming

year.

As we approach this new

year, it is important for us consider

what things we choose to leave in

the past… as well as those in which

we choose to carry forward. As we

seek to follow Jesus Christ, it is easy

to forget our discipleship is a contin-

uous process of leaving behind those

things that separate us from God and

others, while we open our hearts and

lives to the possibilities a closer

walk with Christ provides.

I truly believe that this new

year holds great promise in what

God desires to do “in” and “through”

us. I invite you to join me as we

prayerfully seek to be all God hopes

of us as we faithfully journey into

God’s future.

In Christ,

PRAYER CONCERNS

Continuing concerns: Diana Aguero Peggy Jo Ashley Dinky Atkinson

Katie Ball Tanya Bermea Paula Beverly

Marion Brewer Minnie Clardy Larry Dannheim

Louise Davis J. C. Dempsey Amy Dohtery

Ross Dutton Alishia Dover-Wadley Alex Edwards

Dorothy Edwards Kelly Edwards Ellen Ely

Gay Faulkner Pam Groce Angela Gustin

Terry Harding Bruce Heare Patti Herendeen

B.J. Hoffman Leona Hudzietz Chance Ingram

Whitfield Johnson Darlene Jones Duck Kasner

Dalton Lacy Betty Larsen Harold Maier

Trudy Maier Ricky Mantooth Sr. Reid Marricle

Sandra McClintock Mary Lou Miller Jaci Mitchell

Monica Minor Dick Richey Cynthia Roberson

Marie Savoi Doug Smith Tres Spieker

Sheri Squire Lucille Strother Kim Taylor

Pat Thompson Alayna Turney Kay Wallace

Doris Watts Kirk Wheeler Journey Weise

Rosie Wipff Jim Wright Pat Young

Recent concerns: Callie Joe Allen Martin Arambula Cali Barger

Kathy Booth Bobby Bowles Wilma Bradley

Ellen Brown Bobby Chestnut JC Cuellar

Brian Daniels Amy Dierschke Steve Donaldson

Margie Hoelscher Ramona Hughes Van Hughes

Chuck Kirking Marjorie Lambert Don McMeans

Bill McMillan Lana Pearce Barbara Pittman

Nikki Pittman Dennis Sartain Lillie Saulsberry

Celia Starling Rebecca Voiron Jean Wojtek

Our Nation

Hospitalized: Freddie “Leroy” Jones-S Ron Scherz

Condolences: Mary Allen & family on the death of her husband Clyde on Jan. 6, 2016.

Lindsey McMillan & family on the death of her grandmother Sylvia

Tinkler on January 4, 2016.

Paul Michalewicz & family on the death of his father.

LouAnn Harvey & family on the death of her father Ed Hines.

Ginger Bright & family on the death of her parents Shirley & Jim Arnn.

Terri Motl & family on the death of her mother Mary Jo Harris.

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Dear SVUMC Family,

Thank you for your prayers, good

wishes, calls, cards, food and words

of encouragement supporting our

move to Austin. You’re, indeed,

God’s angels on earth, and the cher-

ished memories will forever remain in

our hearts.

Love & Blessings, Mary & Clyde Allen

The team going to Honduras would like to thank

each and every one of you who helped fill our bas-

ket with readers and markers. Your support and

interest is much appreciated. Many adults and chil-

dren in the Agalta Valley in Honduras will benefit

from your generosity.

Thanks, Tamara, Steve, Caitlin, Jenny, Sherry &

Coral Jean

Thank you for your wonderful support of Project

Dignidad! Remember that Dignidad can always

use peanut butter, soup, crackers, mac & cheese as

well as other easy things to prepare. Thank you for

your continued generosity.

Darlene Lupton

Special thank to two invaluable volunteers: Joy

Allen, who records and acknowledges memorial

gifts to Sierra Vista, and Maxene Low, who rec-

ords and files membership records.

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your Birthday Box do-

nation of $258. We deeply appreciate your gener-

osity throughout the year.

Sincerely, Sammye Ruppeck

A special thank you to the wonderful,

cheerful, helpful group of Vista Volun-

teers on December 7th include:

JoAnn Livingston Lee Livingston

Patty Towler Susan Frost

Evonne Teague Ida Mae Shawn

Mary Waites Nobody

Martha McMeans Bert Brewer

Bonnie Sumey Shirley Groce

Nancy Krasny Judy Knepshield

Casper

Hope is a forward looking reality. Let your hope spring eternal through a gift to the church’s Per-manent Endowment Fund.

Monday Night Women’s Bible Study

We’ll study “John” by Adam Hamilton. If you’re

interested in ordering a book, contact Debbie

Montgomery at 325-212-5822 or deb-

[email protected]. The class will begin on

Monday, January 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellow-

ship Hall

Liturgist Gathering/Party Sunday, January 24th

9:45 am - Chapel Hall

Have you ever thought about being a

liturgist? Ever wondered just what

you have to do? Come fellowship,

eat and learn about being a liturgist! Anyone is

welcome - current liturgists, wanta-be liturgists

or anyone interested in just learning more about

being a part of our Sunday worship by serving as a

liturgist. Come and visit with our lay leaders and

Stan!

COFFEE WITH

THE PASTOR

Pastor Stan Whites

will be starting

“Coffee with the Pas-

tor” on Sunday, January 17th, at 9:45 a.m in LC

105. All first time visitors and ongoing visitors are

welcome. No RSVP is required. You will find a

comfortable small group and a place to get ac-

quainted and ask questions.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study

We’ll study “Jeremiah” by Melissa Spoelstra. Our

study will begin on Tuesday, January 12th, from

10-11:30 am, in Life Center 105. Contact Nancy

Krasny at [email protected] or 949-7638 for

more information.

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ATTENDANCE

DEC DEC DEC DEC 6 13 20 27 5:30 p.m. 61 47 69 33 8:30 a.m. 193 227 186 108 11:00 a.m. 243 270 243 109 Total 585 438 409 470

Sunday School 255 243 245 116

J.O.Y.ful News!

3rd Tuesday, January 19, 2016

10:00 a.m. - Chapel Hall - SAM’s

Traveling Down Memory Lane

with Ellen Myer - 1950’s

Ellen will perform the music of the early

1950’s. She’ll also bring the era to life through

culture, politics, sports and other events to us.

We’ll revisit the young couples who were start-

ing their homes and families following WWII.

Lunch will follow our walk down memory lane.

1st Tuesday, February 2, 2016

9:00 am - Fun Fest in the Life Center Fellowship, Devotional, Games, Covered Dish

Lunch.

2nd Tuesday, February 9, 2016

9:45 am - Circuit Singers

We’ll meet in the Choir Room at 9:45 a.m. &

leave the Sierra Vista side door (near the nursery)

at 10:00 a.m. to visit Meadow Creek and Royal

Estates. We’ll pass out Cokesbury Hymnals to

residents in attendance, and lead them in a celebra-

tion of the golden days of hymn singing. Please

wear your Circuit Singers blue shirt or a vest will

be provided. We’ll then have lunch at one of San

Angelo’s fine restaurants before returning to Sierra

Vista.

Gifts were given:

In Memory of:

Kent Hanby,

by Judy & Lance Lacy

Pascal Allison,

by Judy & Lance Lacy

by Darlene & Gary Speck to Music

by Joy & Sam Allen to Music

by Libby & Joe Mims to Perm. Endowment

by Joyce & Royce Sprott to Bed Project

by Sue & Steve Van Hoozer to Bed Project

Joann Meadows,

By Beverly Nevins to Organ Fund

Dorothy Stiles,

by Beverly Nevins to Organ Fund

Grady Bryan,

by Beverly Nevins to Organ Fund

by Joy & Sam Allen to Music library

by Darlene & Gary Speck to Music

by Libby & Joe Mims to Perm. Endowment

by Mary & Rusty Dean to Library

Shirley & Jim Arnn,

by Joy & Sam Allen to Youth Special

by Susan & Doug Schultz

by Joyce & Royce Sprott to Youth

by Sue & Steve Van Hoozer to Bed Project

Mary Jo Harris,

by Joy & Sam Allen to Youth Special

Ed Hines,

by Sue & Steve Van Hoozer to Bed Project

by Joyce & Royce Sprott to Bed Project

O.C. Schlinke,

by Mrs. W. R. Richey & children to Music

Annetta Lupton,

by Diana & Chuck Kirking

to Permanent Endowment

In Honor of:

Shawn Floyd,

by Courtney Schmidt to Bed Project

Thursday Morning Emmaus Reunion Group,

by Nancy Knight to Bed Project

Beverly Nevins,

by Shelly & Jay Carmen to Organ Fund

SV Men: Jay, Matt, Kelly, Dub, Frank, Mike,

Lee & Taylor,

by Mary & Clyde Allen to Organ Fund

Kathy & Gary Booth,

by Bonnie Sumey to SAM’s

Dr. & Mrs. Pat Makins,

by Anne & Jim Makins to Organ Fund

Judy & Jimmy Sikes,

by Libby & Joe Mims to Bed Project

Wednesday Evening Fellowship,

by Libby & Joe Mims to Bed Project

Shirley Oliphant & Alta Loma Angels,

by LuAnn & David Lupton to Bed Project

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Lectionary Scripture Readings

Jan. 17 Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

Jan. 24 Nehemiah 8:1-3. 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

The deadline for articles

in the Vista News is at 5

p.m. on the following:

January 21st

February 4th

Newsletters are mailed the following Tuesdays.

Alta Loma News

Alta Loma Angels Meeting

Alta Loma Angels Meeting Change– January 27,

2016 @ 5:15 p.m. in S-1. For more info contact

Shirley Oliphant @ 325-949-7683 or 325-656-

9740. Shirley’s email is [email protected]

Books Thanks

On December 16th, we gave a book of their choice

to each student at Alta Loma. Some classes re-

turned with thank you notes. Here are a few com-

ments from the students.

“This is what I’ve always wanted.” (a copy of Lit-

tle Women).

“ I’m going to take it home to share it with my

mom.”

“Do I get to keep it? – you mean forever ?!”

Thank you to each person from the congregation

that helped to provide books for all 320 students!

Dates to Remember

Jan. – May – Is it your turn to treat the staff? Treat

the staff of 42 with small tokens of FMI contact

Lu Ann Lupton @944-2420

Jan. – May – lunches for staff throughout the

school year – dates TBA

Many, Many Thanks!

A huge thank you goes to Jay Daniel and his crew;

Lee Cambre, Sly Martinez, Dub Johnson, Matt

Muehlstein, David White, Pat Moreland, A. J.

Woehl and Stan Whites. Without them we would

have no lighting for this wonderful event.

On Jan. 17th, from 4-5 pm, Vista Ringers and

Rhythm Rockers will begin the Spring semester!

We meet in the Bell Room with drop off at the

Nursery entrance. Come Join Us! FYI call Linda

Sylva at 234-2588 or [email protected]

College Crazies Time is Here!!!

Happy New Year! It's time to start signing up

to be a prayer partner for our young adults who

have graduated sometime in the last 5 years.

Some are in college and some are working.

The time will be during the months of Febru-

ary and March. If you would like to be a prayer

partner, please feel free to contact Sandy Saw-

yer by phone at 325-245-8338 or by e-mail at

[email protected]. Also there will be

a sign-up sheet in the narthex on Sunday Jan

17th and Sunday January 24th after each ser-

vice. She will also have it available after Satur-

day Service either the 18th or 25th. if you have

a child who falls in this category and would

like to add them, or they've been a part and

have a new address, please let Sandy know.

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Page 6 Jan. 12, 2016 AGE LEVEL NEWS

For additional information on any of children’s activity, please call the Church Office or email Kelly at [email protected] org

Kids in Christ’s Kingdom:

SV’s Mid-Week , After-School Program

Kids in Christ’s Kingdom is our Wednesday pro-

gram and is designed for any child, Kindergarten

through 5th grade, who is interested in participating

in active, exciting Bible study, as well as being part

of the Children’s Choir and many other, varied ac-

tivities. After-school pick-up is available for Bon-

ham, Lamar, and Wall Elementaries. Come join the

fun!

Green Registration Cards for 2016

All Sierra Vista kids need new permission and reg-

istration cards completed. Please make sure to

complete BOTH SIDES the 2016 registration/

permission form for children, grades K through

5th. This green card can be picked up and returned

to Children’s Ministries in the Church Office.

VBS:

Surf Shack

June 6 - 9, 2016

Spend four days

helping Sierra

Vista’s kids catch

the wave of God’s amaz-

ing love. Sierra Vista will be transformed into an

ocean of excitement as Surfers and Lifeguards

glide through surfer–themed music, crafts, science

projects, recreation, Bible stories, and more! Watch

as they get stoked about God’s mission in their

lives. Pray about how YOU can help!

Save the Dates …

Children’s Summer Camp

July 31-August 4, 2016

For children going into 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades

Children’s Council

Much appreciation is sent out to those who will be

serving on this advisory board beginning this

month, especially to Michael Parker and Madison

Woehl who begin their tenure. This group meets

every second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in

Room N-3, and all are welcome.

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bring it/them to the church office!

Thanks in advance for helping us with

this fabulous project!

Calendars

2016 Christian Calendars are for sale for

$9 each. The verses are NIV translation

with beautiful pictures. Contact Tina, Will or your

favorite youth to get yours, there are only a few

left.

Luminaries & Poinsettias Update

Please check your records and see if you still owe

for either poinsettias or luminaries. Poinsettias are

$10 each and luminaries are $5 each. We are work-

ing on closing out another FABULOUS year and

need to get these all taken care of. Thank you, for

supporting the Youth! There are many youth who

could not go on trips if without your support!

Soda Can Pulls

Remember to continue saving your soda can pull

tops. 24 pounds of pulls will help a family of 4

spend a night in the Ronald McDonald House.

Thank you for all your support!

Car Wash Tokens Are Here!

We have car wash tokens for sale. They are $10

each. $5 of the $10 goes directly to our Youth

Fund. Stripes will make your car shine and our

Youth fund grow. Come by the Church Office or

see Tina or Ann on Sunday.

Grace & Grub

The next Grace and Grub will be Thursday, Janu-

ary 28th. We’ll need lots of wonderful volunteers to

provide the usual items: meat, chips, cheese, salad,

ranch dressing, salsa and cakes! We also need help

serving, If you are interested in helping in ANY of

these ways, please contact Tina, Will or Ann at

944-4041. Thanks in advance for helping!

Stained Glass, Scenic & Lily Note Cards

We still have packages of note cards of the stained

glass windows of Sierra Vista for $8 for 12 cards.

We are also have scenic note cards with different

scriptures for $15 for 24. And the San Angelo Lily

Collection cards are $10 for 8. They come with or

without scripture and in a box with a ribbon, per-

fect for gift giving. Come by the church office to

buy a box or two.

Final Ski Trip Payment

The Ski Trip is getting close! If you are

skiing with us, remember the final pay-

ment is due this month. If you haven’t sent

us your payment, please do so. If you have

any questions, call Tina or Will at 944-

4041.

Live Nativity THANK YOU

Sierra Vista Youth did an amazing job of represent-

ing us at the Live Nativity on December 20th. We

had 27 youth and adults show up to help. It was a

VERY windy evening, but we stuck it out for the

entire evening! The Youth and adults that helped

were; Samantha Vineyard, Grace Dirickson, Mor-

gan Ditmore, Bailey Muehlstein, Tucker Young,

Korbin Taborsky, Ashley Vineyard, Kobe Ta-

borsky, Bryanna Dirickson, Avery Edinburgh,

Chloe Edinburgh, Haylie Hedden, Tommy Young,

Laura Bean, Lilli Bright, Will Carson, John Dy-

mond, Jason Stone, Haley Ditmore, Madi Richard-

son & Kohlsen Taborsky. My fabulous adult help-

ers were Dale Middleton, Adra Enos, Diane

Ditmore, Charles Ditmore, Will Felts & Pat Mo-

reland. If you see one of the wonderful youth or

adults, please say thank you for representing you

and Sierra Vista in such a fabulous way!

Super Bowl Parties

Our Super Bowl party will be in the Sierra Vista

Gym on Feb. 7th. We’ll watch the game in one

room and have lots of games available in the oth-

ers. We’ll have game systems and all kinds of other

activities. We’ll have pizza, snacks and desserts! I

know it will be a long day because of Youth Wor-

ship, but what a wonderful way to celebrate our

success! I hope you’ll come play with us! If you

have a game system or game you want to play,

please call Tina or Will. Thanks!

Mac & Cheese 500

We’re scaling back the “CRAZY” this year! We’re

trying to collect 500 boxes of Mac & Cheese! Over

the past several years we haven’t inched our way to

thousands of boxes… we have leapt there!!! This

year we’re going to scale back a little, due to the

fact that our Mac & Cheese peeps have retired, so

we’re starting fresh! When you are out and about,

from now until the end of February, we’d love for

you to buy a box or two of Mac & Cheese and

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Alta Loma News

Alta Loma Angels Meeting

Alta Loma Angels Meeting – October 28th @ 5:15 p.m. in S-1. For more info contact Shirley Oli-

phant @ 325-949-7683 or 325-656-9740. Shirley’s email is [email protected]

Teacher Appreciation

Is it your turn to treat the staff? Treat the staff of 42 with small tokens of encouragement such as

post its, cards, highlighters, useful little things to be used, to be placed in their boxes or treats to be

placed in the lounge for all, etc. FMI contact Lu Ann Lupton @944-2420.

Coming Soon!

Gwen Woodward (944-8018) & Jackie Stevenson (944-4394) are heading the book program this

year at Alta Loma. Several agencies are being contacted for book donations. Date for distribution to

the children in Dec has not yet been decided. Watch for the kinds of books needed for gifts to the

children of Alta Loma for Christmas. We will need your donations.

Dates to Remember

Oct 14 - Teacher Appreciation lunch – bring items to church or school at 10:15 am

Oct – May – Teacher Appreciation - contact LuAnn Lupton @ 944-2420 for more information

Oct – May – lunches for staff throughout the school year – dates TBA

Pie Day – pies made or bought and given to the AL staff – TBA

Dec 3 - Christmas in the Courtyard - Thursday, December 3 from 6-7 p.m. Work has already start-

ed for this wonderful event. If you would like to volunteer, call Lola Squyres @ 223-0647 or Dee

Lackey @ 942-0194 FMI.

Mentors Needed

Do you have 30 minutes every other week to make a difference in a child's life?? If so, we are cur-

rently recruiting Lunch Buddies/Mentors for students at Alta Loma Elem. that could benefit from

extra attention & encouragement. If you can find the time to meet with a child during their lunch

every other week, you have the opportunity to bless and be blessed. If you even think you might be

interested please sign up or call or email Shirley Oliphant at 325 656 9740 or shir-

[email protected] to visit about the commitment and see if it is something you could fit into your

schedule. Sign up sheets are available in your Sunday School folder or the narthex through October

4.

Calling all Prayer Warriors

Each staff member presently has a prayer partner. Thank you so much for your participation. FMI

contact Joyce Sprott @949-4595.

Bed Project

As you no doubt know, Shirley O is in charge of what has become a city wide project; any child

without a bed shall have one. There have been 328 beds provided for the children of San Angelo –

including the 30 that began as a SV church project last Fall. We are now providing 25-30 beds per

month. Rust Street ministries is helping with this project. You can help by; delivery, preparing

bags for the families and donations. Contact Shirley @ 325-656-9740.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

2015 Budget $1,264,276.00 Anticipated Monthly Income/Expense $ 105,356.33

Anticipated JAN-SEP 2015 $ 948,206.97

Budget Income JAN-MAR 2015 $ 323,586.83 Budget Income APR-JUN 2015 $ 331,288.26 Budget Income JUL-SEP 2015 $ 327,044.20 Budget Income OCT 2015 $ 100,147.19 Budget Income NOV 2015 $ 160,431.22 Total Income JAN-NOV 2015 $1,242,497.70

Budget Expense JAN-MAR 2015 $ 293,871.25 Budget Expense APR-JUN 2015 $ 308,564.92 Budget Expense JUL-SEP 2015 $ 315,302.72 Budget Expense OCT 2015 $ 98,377.90 Budget Expense NOV 2015 $ 94,517.36 Total Expense JAN-NOV 2015 $1,110,634.15 Net NOV 30, 2015 $ 131,863.55

Restricted Gifts JAN 1-DEC 27, 2015

ASU Football Lunch $ 2,000.00 Bus $ 43.00 CDC (Child Development Center) $ 500.00 CDC Scholarship $ 281.44 Celebration Box $ 4,090.28 Children’s Fund-raisers (camp) $ 13,015.02 Children’s Bed Project $ 79,968.72 Children’s Special $ 1,442.19 Conference: Acuna $ 565.00

Conference: No More Malaria $ 50.00 Costa Rica-Thomas $ 5,035.00 Flood Buckets $ 4,088.00 GRACE Market $ 11,597.50 Harvest Festival $ 41,903.07 Honduras $ 3,178.00 House of Faith $ 465.00 Landscape $ 6,000.00 Library Fund $ 4,440.00 Mary Lee Art Enrichment Fund $ 620.00 Men’s Bible Conversation $ 812.65 Mid-Week Ministries:KICK $ 1,514.00 Mission Trips (Youth) $ 13,983.96 Music $ 1,730.00 Organ replacement $ 39,806.04 Outreach: Alta Loma $ 600.00 Outreach: Kids Eat Free $ 8,364.00 Outreach: Mac & Cheese $ 265.00 Permanent Endowment Fund $ 1,077.72 Prayer Shawl Ministry $ 251.00 Programming $ 1,200.00 Project Dignidad (food value) $ 4,753.00 Senior Adult Ministries Special $ 1,179.25 Sierra Vista Men $ 749.98 Youth Senior Scholarship $ 1,360.00 Youth Special $ 5,378.91

Altar Rail Account (Pastors’ Discretionary Fund): Received JAN-NOV 2015 $ 3,605.25 Spent JAN-NOV 2015 $ 5,738.00 Balance NOV 30, 2015 $ 422.75