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Adult Christian Education for Sunday Mornings
Spring Quarter Offerings
March 3, 2013 through May 26, 2013
Bible 101 Room 402 A and B
Revelation
Bible 101 is a lecture discussion format that will be continuing the Book of Revelations. The book of
Revelation is one of the most controversial books of the Bible. Biblical scholars have debated for centuries
regarding its meaning and interpretation. The apostle John wrote the book after he had been
banished to the island of Patmos. While on the island he received a vision which later became the book
of Revelation.
Christian Living Room 401B
The Methodist Lectionary Readings
Christian Living’s classes are a combination of lecture and discussion covering the Lectionary readings
assigned for each Sunday of the church calendar. This includes reading from The Psalms,
Old Testament, New Testament Letters and the Gospels. Sermon themes are frequently drawn from
these readings offering attendees a comprehensive view of the sermon subject. We read, discuss and
apply the subject matter to present day issues and often offer examples or personal testimony for
support.
Connections Room 404
February 17 through March 17
Connections will be using the book/DVD DEATH AND RESSURECTION OF THE MESSIAH. Covering
Lessons 3-8
March 24 through May 12.
Adam Hamilton’s FINAL WORDS FROM THE CROSS will be studied from March 24 through
May 12. This study is a book and DVD study examining Christ’s final words and their meaning
for our lives today.
May 19 through May 26
DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF THE MESSIAH by Ray Vander Laan
Session 9 and 10 - Focuses on the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost and King Herod’s Caesura, the
gateway for sharing the message of Jesus to the Gentile world.
Fellowship - Chapel
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES:
This lecture format will continue the Adult Bible Studies
for the spring 2013 Quarter for
Daniel, Luke, Acts, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Peter
Cross Training Room 103
Adam Hamilton’s
CHRISTIANITY’S FAMILY TREE: WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE
AND WHY
Adam Hamilton presents a generous, inspiring vision of eight Christian denominations and faith
traditions. Comparing the Christian family to our own extended families, he contends that each denomination
has a unique, valuable perspective to offer on the Christian faith.
Koinonia Room 403
Adam Hamilton’s The Way - Walking in the footsteps of Jesus.
February 1 through March 24-
This offers an in depth written exploration of His teachings coupled with a vivid graphic DVD of
some actual Holy Land locations where they occurred.
The Lives of Great Christians
April 7 through May 28
Return to the study of Professor W.R. Cook’s well researched biographies entitled The Lives of Great
Christians.
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Ellen Ely
Assoc. Pastor: Jon Weems
Education: Janiece Collier
Music Director: Joni Bedard
Youth Pastor: Robin Dahl
Children’s Director Pete Lhamon
Administration: Sharon Pehl
Bldg. Super.: Larry Dowers
Missionaries: Ray & Lidia Zirkel
George & Ginny Olsen
Kevin & Jessica Langford
First United Methodist Church of
Marble Falls
1101 Bluebonnet Drive
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-4341 voice
830-693-2922 fax
Web site fumcmarblefalls.com
Email fumc@nctv.com
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
1101 Bluebonnet Dr.
Marble Falls, TX 78654
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In This Issue...
Easter Musical...
There Stands the Cross
Lenten Service Schedule
Adult Sunday School Offerings
Church Directory Photography Schedule
VBS Dates
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From the Pastor’s Heart…
Today’s Message
It’s hard to believe that it is February and the trees are budding out. I’ve lived in Texas all of my life and
I don’t remember springtime coming this early. The naysayers say this is an indication of a harsh, hot and dry
summer. The local weather reporters also seem to be singing the same negative song.
Yesterday I was reading that the naysayers are also predicting a major “correction” to our rallying stock
market. The reasons cited were varied but all pointed to the world economy. In recent weeks I have noticed
several of these negative messengers offering discouragement in generous doses. The evening news does a good
job of discouraging and painting dark pictures of the world.
In recent weeks, my family has experienced just the opposite. We have been in emotional turmoil. Mom
was in the hospital for almost a week. While she was in the hospital my step-mother moved my father from one
nursing home to another, both located in Boerne. Dad suffers from Alzheimer’s and chronic back pain, yet rarely
complains. But the move was hard on him. That kind of radical change is not easy on someone with Alzheimer’s
or a dementia-related condition.
About the time his world was settling down, and just a few days after Mom returned to Granite Mesa, the
doctors told me to gather my family because they expected Mom to live only 48 hours. Thankfully Mom’s sister
was already en route from Amarillo and soon arrived. I contacted my brother and others came and we spent two
quality days with Mom laughing, telling stories, feeding her and watching her sleep. Throughout this time we
experienced the Body of Christ in such a powerful way. You ministered to us and loved us. You visited. You
brought food and offered accommodations for our family. The naysayers of the world would be speechless if the
world lived and functioned like the Body of Christ.
When we were weak, you were strong for us. When we were tired, you held us up. When I was overwhelmed,
you all helped me step back and take things one step at a time. To say merely “thank you” seems so
hollow and yet my words express the feelings deep within my heart. Thank you, church family and friends!
Ironically, Mom has rallied and perked up. Her sister has returned to Amarillo. I have returned to the
office and our incredible staff filled in the gaps in my absence. We are reminded that God’s love and power is
greater than any naysayer! God has a plan, no doubt. While we remain somewhat puzzled, our task is really quite
simple: we will continue to love Mom and make her comfortable until that time when our Lord chooses to carry
her home and release her from the illness that has invaded her body. Until that time, we trust and we wait on
God’s perfect timing. Thank you for being the church not only to my family, but more importantly to Mom. I am
thankful for the love and friendship we share.
Blessings,
Ellen
February 3, 2013
Budget $29,587.37
Other 1,771.00
February 10, 2013
Budget $18,174.79
Other 1,317.00
February 17, 2013
Budget $17,439.58
Other 160.00
February 24, 2013
Budget $13,550.45
Other 2,112.00
Budgeted thru 2/24/13 $200,982.00
Received thru 1/2/13 225,908.45
Spent thru 1/26/13 97,378.15
March 28 Holy Thursday Communion Service
6:00 pm
March 30 Saturday
Easter Musical There Stands a Cross 7:00 pm
March 31 Easter Sunday
Sunrise Contemporary Service 7:00 am
Blended/Traditional Service with Orchestra
8:45 am
Church Wide Sunday School
10:00 am
Butterfly Release 10:45 am
Blended/Traditional Service with Orchestra
11:15 am
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY!
It is time for a new pictorial church directory! Scheduled photography
dates are:
April 9-12, 2:00-8:40 pm.
Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
April 16-19, 2:00-8:40 pm.
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am-4:00 m.
Sign-up days will begin Sunday,
February 24 in the church Narthex and continue each Sunday through March 24; or
VBS 2013
Grab your boots and saddle up for a great time at
FUMC’s SonWest Roundup.
June 17—21
Kinder—6th (Entering Fall of 2013)
9:00 AM—Noon
Volunteers Needed
Please contact Diane Pride (830)265-1086
dianepride@nctv.com or
Pete Lhamon (830)693-4341 - petel@nctv.com
Volunteers needed for Workdays
at Bluebonnet Parsonage.
Friday and Saturday, March 1 & 2
8am—Noon
Bring gloves, rakes, and trimming tools for trees and brush.
If you have any questions, please contact
Wayne Pehl at 830-265-1231.
Come and enjoy the fellowship while
making our parsonage beautiful.
ANAD—Eating Disorder Support Group is now available each Tuesday at 7pm in the
parlor. If someone is constantly thinking about food, weight, and body image, this may be
the group for them. For information, call or email Sara Reily, 830-613-1768, sarareily@yahoo.com.

Agee, Donna Chemo treatment is working. Bruce Agee’s mother.
Aguilar, Edward 26 year old with leukemia
Ahart, Dean Cancer
Aly, Don Home
Anderson, Phil Stage 4 cancer
Bateman, John Medical problems
Berlin, Mary Lou Brain tumor. Sister-in-law of John & Mary.
Bowser, Beth Chemo and radiation. Relative of Charles Nutter.
Brown, Jeff Granite Mesa
Brown, Bob Home recovering
Brown, Mary Bleeding brain tumor. Friend of the Webb’s.
Cary Dale Leukemia. Patty McAlpin’s father.
Casteneda, Cindy Breast cancer surgery
Church, Sherry Diagnosed with lung cancer. Rob Ellis’ mother.
Collier, Janiece Back injury
Dalton, Kent Granite Mesa
Dingle, Tessie Dysautonomia
Elliot, Valerie In remission. Connie Welch’s daughter.
Ellison, Chris Needs liver transplant. Betty Walker’s nephew.
Ellison,Wesley & Cleve Hospitalized. Betty Walker’s brothers.
Ely, Pat Lung cancer & Parkinson’s disease
Faucett, Brad Successful surgery
Fawcett, Jo Beth Broken pelvis. 85 yrs. Old
Fowler, Nina Scott & White, Temple. Robin Kaspar’s mother.
Greenwell, Dan Diagnosed with lung cancer. David’s father.
Hammerschmidt, Pauline Seton Hospital, Burnet
Hergemiester, Barbara Heart problems
Highfill, John Serving our country in the military.
Horlen, Nina Medical problems
Keith, Liz Continuing rehab at Granite Mesa.
Kuhlmann, Buster Cancer. Dean’s uncle.
Kuhlmann, Jim Pray for healing of spinal injury.
Larsen, Jack Granite Mesa
LeVitt, Jeanie Health issues
Lindgren, Allan Diagnosed with MS. Dianne Pride’s son-in-law.
Littlefield, Dale Working in Afghanistan. Ragsdill’s son-in-law.
Malina, Philip Colon cancer
Mitchell, Amanda Cancer
Moore, George Ongoing treatment
Norcutt, Imogene Cancer. Shirley Stoner’s mother.
Parks, Aaron Brain tumor
Peters, Charlie Home
Pestor, Pat Cancer. Friend of Linda Frazee.
Pickel, Dustin In remission
Rapstine, Michael Deployed to Afghanistan
Rose, Kathy Ongoing cancer treatment
Schnelle, Kelly Working overseas
Simmons, Courtney Colon cancer. Friend of Debbie & Lamar Smith.
Sivadon, Ted Procedure to control tremors.
Turner, Debbie Breast cancer. Louise Smith’s relative.
Wariner, Marie Cancer
Webb, Mary Lee Medical problems
White, Wade Craniofacial disorder. Wendy Bingham’s nephew.
Whitman, Michael Car accident. Son of Raymond & Tammy Whitman.
Woolsey, Bernice Breast cancer. Annette Farley’s sister.
Please pray for our Pastors, Staff, and Missionaries
Bennett, John Gateway Villa
Burnham Tina Home
Carruthers, Pete Granite Mesa
Curfman, Janet Horseshoe Bay
Curfman, Ruth Windchime
Ebeling, Jack & Francis Home
Ely, Pat Granite Mesa
Gregg, Cora Lee Burnet Oaks Nursing Home
Guthrie, Margarete Assisted living San Antonio
Hammerschmidt, Pauline Gateway Gardens
Horlen, Fred & Nina Claremont
Jackson, Loraine Gateway Gardens
Jackson, Ruth Kingsland Nursing Home
Keith, Liz Central Texas Rehab
Kemp, Levi Windchime
Larson, Jack Granite Mesa
Laycock, Helen Windchime
Mezger, J.Lee Home
Kookie Metzger Burnet Oaks Nursing Home
Minard, Margo Country Oaks Assisted Living
Offers, Ed & Dorothy Gateway Gardens
Owens, Lucille Claremont
Raesener, Ethel Mae Gateway Villa
Slack, Aline Waco
St. John, Merle Gateway Gardens
Wallace, Wanda Home
Willis, Betty Granite Mesa
Wilson, Johnnie Home
Ross Jackson
Fellowship Class
Darv & Glenna Deskins
Bud & Edna Lowry
Beola Rector
Bob & Helen Hunter
Dub & Pat Preston
Jim & Paige Lechler & family in the passing of their
brother-in-law, Ronnie Burden.
Jim Knowles & family in the passing of his brother,
Bill Knowles.
By now I hope you have had the opportunity to meet our new Children’s Director Pete Lhamon, his wife Casey and
their children Tristan and Adrienne. You can find Pete totally engaged in the intense activity of Breakout each Wednesday.
He will be hands-on in every ministry involving children from nursery school through 6 th grade, developing and
nurturing programs that minister to the spiritual growth and needs of the children. As part of the new Family Ministry
Team with Robin Dahl, Youth Director and Jon Weems, Associate Pastor, Pete shares the vision to reach out to families
in the church and in the community to develop Christ-centered relationships.
Growing up in the Catholic Church, Pete was leaning toward priesthood. Although called to ministry early in life,
he chose his own path for years using his construction trades education to develop and operate his own construction
business. He believes the Lord was at work during this period of time developing his leadership skills to ultimately do
work for the Kingdom.
He received a clear, unmistakable call from God about six years ago as he was at his workbench one day and it was then
that Pete submitted to Christ and responded by giving his life over to the will of God. He began pursuing a Bachelor’s
Degree in Leadership and Ministry, intending to become a pastor. Recognizing Pete’s gift for connecting with children,
his professor encouraged him to take a leap of faith to lead a children’s church ministry. It was then that he found his
passion to mentor, encourage and grow children in their relationship with Christ. That same passion has taken Pete,
Casey and their own children on mission trips to work at an orphanage in Chihuahua, Mexico.
And now Pete and his family have taken another huge leap of faith to follow God’s call bringing them from Michigan to
Marble Falls, Texas, to minister to our sweet children and their families here at First United Methodist Church.
In their “spare time,” Pete looks forward to bow hunting, fishing and taking up hunting feral hogs while Casey will
continue her mission trips to Mexico. Together with their children, they plan to explore, sight-see, and leave no rock
unturned as they acquaint themselves with their new home state.
Welcome Pete! We are excited to have you, Casey, Tristan and Adrienne in our church family.

Billy Clakley 03/01
Diane Scott 03/01
Mary Watkins 03/01
F. Scott Ogden 03/02
Ruby Frasier Ross 03/02
Randy Savage 03/02
Lisa Giles 03/03
Tom Carpenter 03/04
Jimmy Dodd 03/04
Tom Colbert 03/05
Perry Farley 03/05
McKenzey Fox 03/05
Cheryl Minard 03/05
Isabel Dahl 03/06
Monte Kruse 03/06
Rich Robertson 03/06
Brent Taylor 03/06
John Wagner 03/06
Cari Foote 03/07
Darren Hollenbeck 03/08
Vivian McDonald 03/08
Wyatt Authement 03/09
Frances Ebeling 03/09
Annette Farley 03/09
Vicki McGilvray 03/09
Luciana McKeown 03/09
March 1—31
Luke Wagner 03/09
Bryson Agee 03/10
Carole Freeman 03/10
Luke Robertson 03/10
Kendall Walker 03/10
Brent Dalton 03/11
Paul Ruppenthal 03/11
Judy Baugh 03/12
Cora Lee Gregg 03/12
Allison Brascom 03/13
Ken Roehrig 03/13
Paula Burns 03/14
Kelli Ann DeBusk 03/14
Katie Kirkpatrick 03/15
Jennifer Burnam Tilton 03/15
Bill Tilton 03/15
Fran Urbanovsky 03/15
Harold Tucker 03/16
Mark Morren 03/18
Christopher Savage 03/18
Jane Allen 03/19
Amy Evans 03/19
Robert Pride 03/19
Marion Staton 03/19
Joyce Gunstenson 03/20
Jennifer Greenwell 03/21
Upcoming Events
Taylor Ann Coffey 03/22
Betty Goolsby 03/22
Taylor Koska 03/22
Marla Leeper 03/22
Lauren Loader 03/22
Tinlee Tilton 03/22
Pat Hatch 03/23
John Kinsey 03/23
Wes Rapstine 03/23
Joanne C. Scarborough 03/23
Dale Seabaugh 03/23
Doug Pogue 03/24
Aline Slack 03/24
Zach Trueblood 03/24
Sherry Hightower 03/25
Dillon Norton 03/25
Randal Dahl 03/26
Dorothy Evatt 03/26
Holland Lester 03/26
Tempe Fox Winters 03/26
Anthony Hoffmans 03/27
Karen Maples 03/27
William K. Rives 03/27
Gailon Turner 03/27
Cheri Webb 03/27
Lee Alvey 03/28
The Music Ministries with Orchestra
of First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls
present the Easter Musical
There Stands a Cross
Holy Saturday
March 30th at 7 PM
In our sanctuary
at 1101 Bluebonnet Drive
Kim Russell 03/28
Nicolette Salinas 03/28
Sue Armstrong 03/29
Melissa Howard 03/29
Miranda McEntire 03/29
Sylvia Tyler 03/29
Bailey Goggans 03/30
Allison Harris 03/30
William L. Moore 03/30
Joe Theis 03/30
Fred Walker 03/30
Dale Bergman 03/31
Fred S. Horlen 03/31
Cecelia Lavender 03/31
Greg Mills 03/31
John Newton 03/31
Craig Seward 03/31
Theresa Sivells 03/31
Janet Webb 03/31
March 18, 2013
Throughout the world - from the steeples of churches, from the tops of mountains, rising from the hills and plains, in
homes and personal treasures, the cross stands as the unique reminder of Jesus the Crucified, Risen Savior.
Regardless of what we face in this life if we look ahead we know that at the end of our journey, There Stands a Cross.
Dear FUMC,
With all of our hearts, thank you so much for
making Isaiah and Isaac Lee a wonderful holiday.
God bless you.
The Llanas family
(Note from Angle Tree Family)
Dear Fellow Christian Laborers,
I am so grateful to the congregation for the
prayers, cards, calls, visits, food and love poured out on
Glenn and me during my foot surgery and recovery.
What a blessing you are to us and others.
Gratefully,
Bev Slay
Thank you Ellen, Joni, Sharon, Helen, and the loving
church.
The family of Nicole McKee
Why We Cry
We cry because we’re sad about a young life taken…
tearing holes in many hearts.
We cry because we’re angry about her violent death
and the killer roaming free.
We cry because we’re touched by every card, every call,
every hug and every prayer.
When the tears fall, we may be sad or angry or touched
or maybe all three at once.
Caryl Calsyn
TEXAS MISSION OF MERCY (TMOM)
On Saturday, February 9, 2013, a Texas Mission of Mercy
Dental event was held for Burnet County at Burnet High
School. Twenty dental chairs were staffed by volunteer
dentists who came from all over Texas to provide care for
the underserved people of our county. The event was a
huge success. $170,000 worth of dentistry was provided for
241 patients. It was truly a Texas size effort by our communities
to fund raise, plan and execute this amazing event.
Thank you to everyone from FUMC who contributed to the
success of the event by donating financially or by giving of
your time and talents. Thanks to Russ McNeill for organizing
a team for the golf tournament done as a fund raiser in January.
We had to raise $15,000 for the TMOM event and the
golf tournament raised a huge chunk of that. Thank you also
to Jeanette Pickard and the FUMC Missions Committee for
providing and serving lunch for all of the volunteers. The hot
soup was so good on that cold, nasty February day. You
were truly the hands and feet of Christ!! If you'd like to
learn more about future TX Mission of Mercy Events, go to
Smiles Foundation website at www.tdasf.org. Thank you!
Holy Saturday
March 30th at 7 PM
In Kathy Biggers our RDH sanctuary
Sincerely, Susan Henson, DMD, Jen Banton, RDH, &
William & Donna Neill
Joined 1/3/13
Charlie Peters
Joined 2/17/13
Pidge Stueckroth
Joined 2/3/13
Bud & Betty Whitehead
Joined 2/17/13
Happy Birthday Wishes to
Cora Lee Gregg!
Cora Lee is a long time member and she
will be celebrating her 100th birthday on
March 12.
We know she would appreciate cards or
visits from her church family.
You may send her birthday greetings to
507 W. Jackson St. #2B, Burnet, TX 78611.