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From the Pastor’s Heart…. Today’s Message As we move from January into February of our “Year of Gratitude,” I’m wondering, how you’re doing? Specifically, how are you doing as you make intentional efforts to express your gratitude and thankfulness to significant persons in your life? At the beginning of the year I encouraged you to take a moment each day and jot a note to someone who has made an impact on your life. You can mail a card! You can send an email, a text or a Facebook message! You might even give them a call! The manner of communication does not matter. What matters is that you thank them. Let them know that they have made a difference in your life. So I ask, how’s that going in your daily routine? I am sending a message of some kind each day to someone in my life. I confess, I’ve missed a day here and there but I am developing a habit of making an intentional effort to thank someone each day. I’m finding that it’s already giving me a new perspective on life. If I have to take that time to send that message every day, then I have to stop and consider how I’ve been blessed. And I’ve been humbled in the process. I knew before that our God is awesome, but this has made me notice the blessings of each new day. I hope it has been a good experience for you as well. This week I am particularly thankful to see how the greater Marble Falls community has exemplified the Body of Christ that Paul speaks of in 1 Corinthians 12. In the wake of the tragedy that took the life of young Mylie Ferguson, I’ve seen churches join together and educators coordinate efforts of compassion for all MFISD students. I’ve seen this community reach out to the other youth who were involved in that horrific accident, offering comfort and support. And most of all, the power of God’s Holy Spirit has been powerfully evident. For what are you thankful this day? Very soon, we will have “thank you” cards available at the Welcome Desk for anyone who wishes to pick them up. Hopefully these tools will be visual reminders that you can use to share your gratitude. I’m eager to hear how this changes your perspective. I’m eager to hear how you become more aware of God’s blessings this year. And I’m particularly eager to hear stories of how you’ve been blessed in the process. Thanks be to God! Blessings, Ellen January 6, 2013 Budget $45,735.00 Other 1,038.00 January 13, 2013 Budget $73,900.00 Other 40.00 January 20, 2013 Budget $12,372.50 Other 802.00 January 27, 2013 Budget $46,362.58 Other 578.00 Budgeted thru 1/26/13 69,256.00 Received thru 1/26/13 138,827.00 Spent thru 1/26/13 $15,413,35 2012 Budget Recap Budgeted for 2012 $793,992.00 Amount Received 2012 $868,534.00 Spent thru 12/31/12 $818,416,00 The Helping Fund assists people who come to the church office in need of assistance. This fund is totally funded through individual donations and the monies left on the altar rail at communion. Helping Fund Distribution for 4th Quarter Assistance Provided Amount # of Families Electricity $2,284.65 41 Water 1,266.82 25 Gasoline 1,800.0 120 Rent 230.00 15 Motel 561.66 10 Medicine 142.15 4 Clothes 93.00 4 Misc. 798.00 15 Total Funds Distributed in 2012: $28,308.58 Thank you for your generous gifts! Report of the Nominations’ Committee – Year 2013 November 26, 2012 ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Co-Chairperson(s): Michael LeVitt & Nona Fox Secretary: Nita Winslett Lay Leader: Charlie Cummins Assoc. Lay Leader: Lynda Redler Historian: Elizabeth Schnelle All committee chairpersons Lay delegates to annual conference: Bob Spickelmier, Nancy Spickelmier, Justin Dunk, Krystal Dunk, Amber Weems (alternate) Members at large: 2013 2014 2015 Dr. Kris Kasper Bruce Agee Gene Gunstenson Jack Kennedy Tiffany Agee Joyce Gunstenson Todd Fox Glenn Slay Celia Merrill ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES Staff-Parish Relations: 2013 2014 2015 Keith Russell (Chair) Kyle Stripling Max Lantz Nancy Campbell Marti Sullivan Caroline Ragsdill Barb Sohl Steve Hatch Donna Williamson Trustees: 2013 2014 2015 Hazel Hamlin Wayne Pehl Bill Pickard Jay Taylor (Chair) Darv Deskins Jack Ragsdill Don Eubank Kathryn Ruppenthal Lee Alvey Finance: 2013 2014 2015 Kent Leighton Dave Holder Tommy Cox Jack Rathburn Kevin Leeper Pat Hatch Darv Deskins Greg Mills Charles Nutter Paul Sullivan (Chair) Bob Hunter Jack Kennedy (Treasurer) MINISTRY AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES Stewardship: Bob Spickelmier, Amber Weems, Paul Ruppenthal, Carol Barton, Sandy Leighton, Greg Mills
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 Beck, Carolyn Home Berlin, Mary Lou Brain tumor. Sister-in-law of John and Mary. Brooks, Theron Health issues Brown, Don Health problems. Dale’s brother. Burden, Ronnie Stroke. Jim & Paige Lechler’s brother-in-law. Cary, Dale Leukemia. Patty McAlpin’s father. Casteneda, Cindy Breast cancer surgery Cherry, Jim Brain tumor has returned. Church, Sherry Diagnosed with lung cancer. Rob Ellis’ mother. Collier, Janiece Back injury Dalton, Kent Granite Mesa Deskins, Glenna Home recovering from surgery Dingle, Tessie Dysautonomia Elliot, Valerie In remission. Connie Welch’s daughter. Fawcett, Jo Beth Broken pelvis. 85 years old. Guzman, Israel Hospitalized after accident Hergemiester, Barbara Heart problems Highfill, John Serving our country in the military. Horlen, Nina Medical problems Keith, Liz Central Texas Rehab Klingemann, Dona Hospitalized. Nelvia Fischer’s sister. Kuhlmann, Buster Cancer. Dean’s uncle. Langford, Jessica & Kevin Serving in Asia for two years. Larsen, Jack At Granite Mesa with pneumonia 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 Miller, Atlene Radiation for brain tumor. Kendra Powell’s aunt. Mitchell, Amanda Cancer Moore, George Ongoing treatment Morehead, Herb Successful surgery Mota, Richard Home recovering. Step-father of Eric Lavender. Nauman, Katelyn Doing well Olson, Ginny & George The Dodd’s family in missions in the Philippines. Parks, Aaron Brain tumor Pickel, Dustin In remission Rapstine, Michael Deployed to Afghanistan Rose, Kathy Ongoing treatment Schnelle, Elizabeth Complications from bypass surgery Schnelle, Kelly Working overseas Schuestra, Sally Multiple issues Simmons, Courtney Colon cancer. Friend of Debbie & Lamar Smith. Sowell, Norman ICU Theis, Janice Home Turner, Debbie Breast cancer. Louise Smith’s relative. Wariner, Marie Cancer Webb, Charles Eye surgery Webb, Mary Lee Medical problems White, Wade Craniofacial disorder. Wendy Bingham’s nephew. Wilson, Joe Health issues. Lavon Webb’s father. Winslett, Dorothy Recovering from fall Woolsey, Bernice Breast cancer. The 11:15 service is taped each week and DVDs are available upon request. If you desire a copy, complete the request form located on the table across from the choir room. Bennett, John Gateway Villa Burnham, Tina Home 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 Kemp, Levi Windchime Larson, Jack Granite Mesa Laycock, Helen Windchime Mezger, J. Lee Home Metzger, Kookie Burnet Oaks Nursing Home Minard, Margo Country Oaks Assisted Living Offer, Dorothy & Ed 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 Barbara & Rich Robertson and family in the passing of her mother, Angela Fielding. The family of Beola Rector. Ruth Jackson and family in the passing of Ross Jackson. The family of Joan “Dinney” Dudley. Annette Farley & family in the passing of Ed Neil Collins. Darv Deskins & family in the passing of his brother-in-law, Harold Perry. The family of Mylie Ferguson. Betty Walker in the passing of her nephew, Chris Ellison. The Helping Center is in need of supplies. Please bring non-perishable items to help them out. A collection wagon is located in the Narthex. Dearest Friends at FUMC, Thank you so much for the thoughtful package. The cross, angel, and pickles mean so much. For all of you to remember me as I transition to living in San Antonio helps make this move a bit easier. Thanks for all the prayers...they have helped. I miss all of you. Sincerely, Margarete Guthrie Dear Church Family at FUMC, I just want to thank you for the party, the cards, the Christmas bonus, and all of the love you have expressed to me during these past few years. This is a big change for me, and it will be a while until I am fully settled in. There is a lot to do at this new little church...but I’m seeing the power of God work! Please be in prayer for us! I just hope you all know how much I love and appreciate each of you for what you’ve done for me and my family during some very trying years but, more than that, what you continue to do for others by showing the love of Christ day to day. You are an awesome Body of Christ! Keep spreading the Word and do not get discouraged when the going gets tough. If anyone is ever in Kingsland, please come by Packsaddle Fellowship and say hi! My new email is robinkaspar59@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you! In His Service, Robin Kaspar Dear Church Family, Thank you all for your prayers, cards and calls. They brought great comfort and peace to our family during a difficult time. Yours in Christ, Barb & Rich Robertson The land Lakes Family Crisis Center recently recognized volunteer Sara Reily. When Sara was looking for different places to fulfill her internship requirements for her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling, the HLFCC was the perfect fit. “I want to support and encourage people who are going through difficult times and help them find their way,” said Sara. During her internship, Sara has helped teach elementary students about healthy relationships, and is currently answering and responding to calls on the crisis hotline, and assisting clients as they come in for services. One of her goals is to make a difference in people’s lives. Volunteering at the Crisis Center is important to Sara and being a working mother, she says she finds time to volunteer by prioritizing. In her spare time, Sara likes to spend time with her family, play tennis, and is very active in her church. * * * We are blessed to have Sara serve as a volunteer here at FUMC. Midwinter Retreat 6, Feb 22-24 Jr. and Sr. High Youth -Mt. Wesley, Kerrville, TX MF FUMC Youth will be attending! Please contact Robin for more information or go to reachingyouth.org Chris, Misty, Elise & Logan Tisdale Joined 1/13/13 Royce Pipes & Cheryl Wilder Joined 1/27/13 Keith Cowan Joined 1/13/13 Dr. James and Sarah Giles Joined 12/23/12 Angela Fielding Paul & Marti Sullivan Imogene Collins Bob & Helen Hunter Beola Rector John & Nancy Mallory Nancy & Deral Brown Fellowship Sunday School William & Virginia Fann Debra & William Conner Maxine Bell Marguerite Rice Betty Bumgarner Glenn & Bev Slay Evelyn Kirby Ross Jackson Glenn & Bev Slay James & Marie Herbort Mary Lou Reaser Jack & Francis Ebeling When we see how all the Scriptures point to Jesus, we allow the gospel to work on us, move through us, and ultimately, transform us. We become God’s gospel project. New Youth Sunday School Curriculum beginning February 10 th at 10:00. Facilitators: Kyle and Kay Stripling, Randal and Robin Dahl Bluebonnet Methodist Preschool Fall registration will begin in February for Bluebonnet families and open registration to the public in March. To register your child or for more information, please call 830-693-4925 or email bluebonnetmp@nctv.com.
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