Please Pray For One Another First United Methodist Church
Rosenberg, Texas
www.fumcrosenberg.net
Concerns: (7-19) Selma Danklefs, Rodne Rosenbaum, Margaret Stuart,
August 11, 2009 y Volume 24, Issue 31
First United Methodist Church
Mailing address: 1106 Fourth Street
Phone: 281-342-3333 or 281-232-3246
Mike Malchar, Terri Kieth Quinn, Jeanne Rozbora
Sanctuary: 1127 Third Street
Web site: www.fumcrosenberg.net
(7-26) Larry Dobrava, Marguerite LaBruzzo (Betty Perricone’s mother), Teri
Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Ramblings:
Fax: 281-342-3333
Mathis’ friend Denise, Jake and Hellen Bellais, Cindy McGuire, Vangie
Alanis, Kath Derry’s father, Kath Derry’s friend Liz, Connie McNutt Stone
(8-2) Oscar Raesner, Ben Reimer, Emma Kueck, the family of Guadalupe Going for a walk with God
Check us out
Rios, Treva Partin, Judy Miller’s aunt, Kirby Nelson, Danny Norris’ Have you ever been going through because we put so many other
in color!
stepmother and nephew tough times and the world seemed things ahead of him. We look at our
to be knocking you farther down responsibilities (real or self-imposed)
(8-9) Charlie Schultz, Margaret Richardson, Wayne Morris, Linda Moody,
every time you turn around? That’s and think that if we don’t give them
Elaine Bergman, Mary Malone, Tommy Sue Foerster, Cynthia Balzen’s how the disciples felt after Jesus’ all of us things will fall apart. The
father Jerry Alford, Ben Oldag death. They didn’t know what to do. Walk gives us 72-hours away from
They didn’t know where to go. They all the distractions.
were at a loss. Even after they Many people from our church
discovered the empty tomb and family have been on The Walk and
Christopher Bailey heard the stories about Jesus being know the difference it made in their
Larry Bolton back, they were confused. lives and their relationships (not just
It was at this critical time in their with Christ, but with family and
Scott Cayton lives that a couple of them headed friends as well). I know they would
to a town called Emmaus. It was as join me in encouraging you to
Jason Johnson
they walked down the road to prayerfully consider going on a walk
Jeremiah Judkin Emmaus that a stranger pulled with God and finding out what God
along side them and began to talk wants to tell you.
Rachel Miller with them. They didn’t know it at the The retreats are divided up by
Dannielle Pope Needler time, but it was Jesus. During their gender (men on one retreat, women
journey they were exposed to more on a different one). The commitment
of God’s love than they had known is to be at the retreat from Thursday
before. At the end of the journey afternoon to Sunday evening. You
Jesus revealed himself to them and start at the church on Thursday
their lives were changed, forever. afternoon (you will be taken to the
Don’t you wish Jesus still worked retreat by a sponsor who promises
that way today? Wouldn’t it be nice to take care of your family and other
to have him pull up next to you as things while you are gone) and are
you were traveling down life’s road brought back (same sponsor)
and share God’s love with you in a Sunday evening. While you are
special way? I have good news. He there you will listen to some people
does. I have even better news. I can tell you about the different aspects
help you get to that place. of the walk with God. You will also
I would like to invite you to be part experience God in a way you never
of a 72-hour spiritual retreat called had before.
The Walk to Emmaus. The Walk The next Walk is for men. It is
(you don’t actually walk anywhere, September 24 to 27. There will be a
but it’s a cool image of being like the place on the communication card
disciples) is a time away from all the this week for you to check if you are
distractions of the world. It is a time interested in more information. The
to focus on God and better yet, a best part is that it doesn’t matter if
time to let God focus on you. you are a life-long church going
Food pantry items for August are soup, chili and other You see, the biggest problem we person or if you are not really even
meals in a can. The pantry is looking better but still needs help! have in our relationship with God (in sure about this whole Jesus thing;
Please buy pop-top cans if you can. Thank you for supporting this my humble opinion) is that we keep this time is for you.
ourselves too busy to listen for and IGS,
ministry. The summer has been busy and we have helped many to him. He doesn’t get to talk to us John
people.
Opportunities To Serve We are excited to announce
that we are creating a new
You may schedule an
appointment in two ways.
pictorial directory of our Online registration is now
Tuesday, Aug. 11: RSVP NOW! church family. The directory
will help us connect names
available at
www.signup.olanmills.com
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group with faces. You will be asked to register
7:00 p.m. - Ignited Worship Team rehearsal We need your participation. with an email address so they
Aug. 15 is the date for our Everyone We want every active family can send you a confirmation
7:00 p.m. - Pumpkin Patch Planning meeting is
annual Back to School Bash. invited
and/or individual of our of your appointment. You will
7:00 p.m. - Convoy of Hope meeting church to be in this directory. be asked for the church
We’ll be at Noah’s Ark & it’s
Wednesday, Aug. 12: free! Photos will be taken Sept. 24, phone number and you must
9 a.m. - Mothers’ Morning Out swimming pool from 6:30-8:30 25 and 26 at the church by a use 281-342-3333 to get to FUMC
professional photographer. Every Rosenberg’s signup times. Then
NO High School Bible Study p.m. Call the office today or family or individual who is choose your date, then your time.
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir rehearsal let Elizabeth Fairfield know photographed will receive a free Appointments also will be made at
Thursday, Aug. 13: directory and a free 8x10 portrait. church on Aug. 23 and 30. You will
if you will attend. You will come to the church only have a chance to schedule an
6:30 p.m. - Celebration board meeting
once to be photographed, view your appointment that is convenient for
Saturday, Aug. 15:
proofs and select your pose for the you and/or your family. If you have
Anahuac Work Day directory. You may order additional any questions, please call Debra in
6:30 p.m. - Back to School Bash portraits at this time, but no one is the office at 281-342-3333.
Sunday, Aug. 16: required to order portraits.
8:30 a.m. - Blended Worship Service
United Methodist Men are sponsoring a Family
9:40 a.m. - Sunday School classes for all ages
Day at the Astros Saturday, Sept. 12, with game
10:50 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service time at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $18 each.
4:00 p.m. - Financial Peace University The church van will be going and has room for
The Sunday Dinner was a big success, earning more than $1,000 after paying all the
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Combined Youth (grades 6-12) 12-14 people. See or call Johnnie Cooper for
bills, for the Above and Beyond Campaign. Great kudos to Margaret Lawley and to all
Monday, Aug. 17: who helped including: Mary Bean, Ria Aguilar, Ellie Cummings, Bill and Glenda Munos tickets and/or to reserve your space in the van.
9:00 a.m. - MOMS on desserts, Linda Moody, Cheryl Davis, Margaret Richardson, our hostess and host, Join us as we watch the Astros take on
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Dovie and Ross Werlla, and all the others who pitched in and helped in so many the Pittsburgh Pirates.
7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee meeting ways. One or two more after church dinners are planned for the fall, so don't miss this
Tuesday, Aug. 18: great opportunity to volunteer and enjoy a good meal with our church family. I CAN’T SING – CAN I?
5:30 p.m. - Young Families Come in for a couple of weeks and let’s figure it
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group fun-filled day of painting, interior and out. This will be a no-stress chance to sing a little,
exterior. Lunch will be served. If you find out how a little, understand a bit more about
Wednesday, Aug. 19:
can bring a paint sprayer, please what’s on the page when you look at a hymn in the
No High School Bible Study
Margaret Lawley know. book, and see what you can do. Come join the fun,
6:15 p.m. - Intro to Choir
Some of those signed up to go on Wednesday, August 19th and Wednesday,
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir rehearsal include Ria and Enrique Aguilar, August 26th, from 6:15 to 7 pm, in the choir
Kath Derry, Lou and Ellie Cumings room. You can even be gone before the choir
and Bob McCarty, who is bringing a members arrive for rehearsal! Call Kris with
FIRST CHURCH STAFF paint sprayer for this work trip. questions at 713-899-7588.
Anahuac Comeback Please let Margaret Lawley know if
JOHN R. BLACK………………………………………….…...Pastor
The Anahuac Comeback crew will you will make the trip.
I can do all things
ADRIANE GRAY…………………………….....Nursery Coordinator
DEBRA RADOWICK……………..…....…. Administrative Assistant take the church van Saturday for Details are always available online
KRIS WOLDY……………..………….…..………..…Music Director
anyone who would like to make the at www.acomeback.org through him
JOSE LUNA ……………………….……..………...Church Custodian
GAYNELL PSENCIK………………….…..……...Financial Secretary
drive over together. The van will Call or email Margaret to sign up: who strengthens me.
depart at 6 a.m. This work trip will
[email protected] JESSICA MYERS………………….…………………..……...Organist
REBEKAH ANDERSON…………….………………..Youth Director focus on Smith Point and will be a 281-342-9651 or 281-633-1255 Philippians 4:13
