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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2019</strong>
From the Pastor<br />
Dear Church Family,<br />
Celebrate Good Times!<br />
If you've ever been to a wedding reception, you probably know that song "Celebrate!"<br />
Though life takes all of us through some difficult days, even still there are blessings all around<br />
us. Sometimes we need to look around at our lives and just celebrate how good our God has been to us, and<br />
the good blessings we are enjoying.<br />
At Church Council last week, the leaders of this church celebrated the wonderful revival services we'd just<br />
finished. We celebrated strong giving and increased worship attendance; we celebrated good participation<br />
in small groups this fall and increased participation in caring ministries over the last year.<br />
God is doing something in our church and in our midst. And that we should celebrate, even as we also look<br />
forward to more and continue to ask "How can I do my part to strengthen our ministry together?"<br />
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep you+<br />
-Rev. Daniel<br />
Ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith and to carry forth Christ’s mission in<br />
the world. A ministry of the church is used to do just this. Here at St. Francisville UMC, we have numerous ministries<br />
that you can take part in to further the word of Christ. For example, ACTS Luncheon (Adults Coming Together<br />
Socially) meets each month for those 55 or over in the community. CHASE Daycare is a ministry of our church.<br />
Through it, we touch the lives of children and families throughout the community. Vacation Bible School provides a<br />
week-long opportunity for children to learn what the love of God means and how to share it with others. Our Mission<br />
Team provides meals at Thanksgiving to over 300 individuals in the parish. The Angel Tree collection provides gifts to<br />
children and parents in our community at Christmas. Members of our church family contribute money and supplies<br />
to our local Food Bank, the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, Assisi Heights, Country Manor Nursing Home, the<br />
WF Family Service Center, the local animal shelter, and many, many more. There are many ways to be in ministry as a<br />
church and as an individual. Find your way as a Christian to be in service to others through a ministry of the church.<br />
Give your time and your skills to something that you feel in your heart needs your help.<br />
This is what being a Christian is all about-carrying forth Christ’s mission in the world.<br />
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and<br />
teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be<br />
built up. Ephesians 4:11-12
What’s Happening
What’s Happening
Adult Ministries
Youth Ministry<br />
Adults & Youth Volunteers Needed for<br />
Halloween Carnival!<br />
If you would like to help with the carnival,<br />
contact Kelli Daniel @ 324-2034 or email her at<br />
kellimdaniel@gmail.com.<br />
Our new Youth Director, Kelli Daniel, tells us a little about herself:<br />
I was raised in the Catholic church all my life. I attended St.<br />
John the Baptist in Zachary, LA, but have since transitioned<br />
to a small home church and bible study setting. My family<br />
and I are so grateful to have been invited back into such a<br />
welcoming place of worship.<br />
I am married to Austin S. Daniel and together we are raising<br />
Ryan Daniel, who is currently in first grade. In my free time, I<br />
am a runner, ambassador to an organization called Bike<br />
Law, and triathlete. I am honored to have been asked to lead<br />
the youth at St. Francisville United Methodist Church.
Children’s Ministry<br />
<strong>October</strong><br />
Unity Night<br />
Wednesday,<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2nd<br />
5:30 pm to 7pm<br />
Pre-K to 5th Grade<br />
Faith, Food, Fun!<br />
CHASE<br />
Ministries<br />
offers scholarships for<br />
students<br />
meeting<br />
certain criteria. We<br />
currently have 2<br />
children in daycare<br />
and 2 in after school<br />
care receiving scholarships. The usual<br />
scholarship offers 1/2 tuition in both<br />
programs.<br />
C.H.A.S.E.<br />
We would like to make our<br />
congregation aware of this opportunity of<br />
giving. Daycare tuition is $650 a month so the<br />
scholarship would be $325 per month. After<br />
school tuition is $250 per month, the<br />
scholarship would be $125 per month. If you<br />
would like to sponsor a child in either program<br />
or make a one-time donation for any amount,<br />
it would be greatly appreciated.
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
1 2<br />
5:30 pm Children’s Unity<br />
Night (FH)<br />
5:30 pm Youth Group (FH)<br />
5:30 pm Prayer Gathering (S)<br />
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study<br />
(RH-N)<br />
3 4 5<br />
7:30 am<br />
UMM Prayer<br />
Breakfast (FH)<br />
6<br />
8:30 am Worship (S-N)<br />
9:30 am Fellowship (FH)<br />
9:45 am Sunday School<br />
10:45 am Worship (S-N)<br />
7<br />
5:30 pm CHASE<br />
Visioning Mtg (FH)<br />
8<br />
7:30 pm AA (FH)<br />
9<br />
5:30 pm Youth Group (FH)<br />
5:30 pm Prayer Gathering (S)<br />
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study<br />
(RH-N)<br />
10 11 12<br />
13<br />
8:30 am Worship (S-N)<br />
9:30 am Fellowship (FH)<br />
9:45 am Sunday School<br />
10:45 am Worship (S-N)<br />
20<br />
8:30 am Worship (S-N)<br />
9:30 am Fellowship (FH)<br />
9:45 am Sunday School<br />
10:45 am Worship (S-N)<br />
12:45 pm Charge<br />
Conference @ Zachary<br />
UMC<br />
27<br />
8:30 am Worship (S-N)<br />
9:30 am Fellowship (FH)<br />
9:45 am Sunday School<br />
10:45 am Worship (S-N)<br />
14<br />
5:30 pm Board of<br />
Trustees (RH)<br />
15<br />
21 22<br />
28 29<br />
7:30 pm AA (FH)<br />
11:30 am ACTS<br />
Luncheon (FH)<br />
7:30 pm AA (FH)<br />
7:30 pm AA (FH)<br />
16<br />
5:30 pm Youth Group (FH)<br />
5:30 pm Prayer Gathering (S)<br />
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study<br />
(RH-N)<br />
22<br />
5:30 pm Youth Group (FH)<br />
5:30 pm Prayer Gathering (S)<br />
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study<br />
(RH-N)<br />
30 31<br />
17 18 19<br />
24 25 26<br />
Youth<br />
Halloween<br />
Carnival<br />
5:30 pm (FH)<br />
Notes<br />
S-Sanctuary<br />
N-Nursery Provided<br />
RH-Robb House<br />
FH-Fellowship Hall
Pray For Each Another (James 5:16)<br />
“As members of St. Francisville United Methodist Church, we faithfully<br />
participate in its ministries by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service<br />
and our witness.”<br />
Prayers for Healing &<br />
Comfort:<br />
John Dallas Andries<br />
Leslie Bickham, Sr.<br />
James Blake<br />
Julie Bordelon<br />
Mike Bordelon<br />
Jane Breland<br />
Tanya Smith Brooks<br />
Ruth Bryant<br />
Kevin Bustamante<br />
Billy Calhoun<br />
Jackie Carter<br />
Sheila Clausen<br />
Martha Coates<br />
Cathy Combs<br />
Gail Cooper<br />
Ken Cooper<br />
Sandra Cothren<br />
Don Crankshaw<br />
Nick D’Aquilla<br />
David Daniel<br />
Judy Daniel<br />
Walter Darnell, Jr.<br />
William David<br />
Rob Fischer<br />
Jesse Lane Fudge<br />
Ann Garris<br />
Jana Smith Gillespie<br />
Jesse Grant<br />
Gertrude Graves<br />
Heidi Graves<br />
Joe Hahn<br />
Nick Harper<br />
Neall Harrell<br />
Betty Hughes<br />
Randy Jarreau<br />
Christopher Jenkins<br />
Bess Kelley<br />
Vinci Kelley<br />
Janet Kendrick<br />
Nancy Kennedy<br />
Kim Kimball<br />
Peggy King<br />
Huddy Lees<br />
June Lewis<br />
Peter Major<br />
Mary Malone<br />
Faye Martin<br />
Emma McDonald<br />
Donna Morrison<br />
Crystal Musgrow<br />
Allison Netterville<br />
Tommie Jo Netterville<br />
Nellie Partin<br />
Richard Peabody<br />
Janice Piper<br />
Laura Polis<br />
Mamie Rawlins<br />
Natalie Rawlins<br />
Butch Ritchie<br />
Faye Ritchie<br />
Katherine Salter<br />
Joe Salter<br />
Scott Sanchez<br />
Corbin Schaefer<br />
Ken Smith<br />
Pattia Theriot<br />
Jeanette Tucker<br />
Chuck Voelker<br />
Max White<br />
Prayers for Those in the<br />
Military: ** Deployed<br />
PO2 Beau Broussard<br />
Col. Stuart Burruss<br />
Lt.Cpl. Bret Cain<br />
Lt.Col. Walker M. Field<br />
Sgt. Bryce Kennedy<br />
2nd Lt. Travis Odom<br />
**Byron Turner<br />
Prayers for Those Fighting<br />
Cancer:<br />
Jeannette Barron<br />
Gerald Bates<br />
Tammy Benjamin<br />
Isabella Bertucci<br />
Mary Beth Britt<br />
Donald Broussard<br />
David Burruss<br />
Dennis Castleberry<br />
Aaryn Olivia Chase<br />
Clara Clemons<br />
Wayne Covey<br />
Harry Davis<br />
Jessica Enfinger<br />
Sandy Fiser<br />
Glory Folse<br />
Stacie Guidry<br />
Stewart Hardie<br />
Donald Hartung<br />
Mary Heine<br />
Lori Jarreau<br />
Elaine Joseph<br />
Bob Kennedy<br />
Daryl Miller<br />
Kim Miller<br />
Pam Morrison<br />
Jimmye Norwood<br />
Walter Oliveaux<br />
Shannan Spence<br />
Sonny Sykes<br />
Paul Thibodeaux<br />
Sharon Tycer<br />
Patricia Wells<br />
Cathy Yaap<br />
Prayers for Those in<br />
College:<br />
Peyton Bickham<br />
Collins Bryant<br />
Barrow Clement<br />
Caroline Cochran<br />
Anna Field<br />
Elizabeth Field<br />
Walker Field, Jr.<br />
Hagen Kirby<br />
Kyle Kirby<br />
Libby Leake<br />
Claire Leming<br />
Catherine McKinney<br />
Elizabeth McKinney<br />
Brittany Mott<br />
Madison O’Brien<br />
Amelia Percy<br />
Jordan Percy<br />
Claudia Posey<br />
Emily Slater<br />
Caroline Smith<br />
Harrison Smith<br />
Hunter Smith<br />
Ben Souther<br />
Emily Spillman<br />
Chandler Sullivan<br />
Taylor Sullivan<br />
Avery Thomas<br />
Parker Varnedoe<br />
Everitt Williamson<br />
Prayers for Sympathy:<br />
-Names in BOLD are new to<br />
the prayer list. If you know of<br />
someone that needs to be<br />
updated, please let the church<br />
office know.<br />
LORD, Please walk beside me through this day. Clear the heavy air with the lightness of Your Presence.<br />
Guide my hands and steady my heart that I may give comfort when I cannot give hope, that I may give<br />
relief when I do not have a cure, and that I may radiate Your healing peace when the limits of science,<br />
time, and the human body overwhelm. Amen.
Service to the Church<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6 <strong>October</strong> 13 <strong>October</strong> 20 <strong>October</strong> 27<br />
Snacks<br />
Temple Family<br />
Danielle & Faye<br />
Ritchie<br />
Williamson Family<br />
Harvey’s, Lott’s &<br />
Williams<br />
Flowers<br />
Linda Taylor<br />
Lambert & Amy<br />
Louviere<br />
McCann Family<br />
Sharon Williams<br />
8:30 Liturgist Dot Temple Christene Hixon Lorraine Kirk Abby Cochran<br />
10:45 Liturgist Doughty Varnedoe Kati Williamson Sue Catchings Lee R. Smith<br />
8:30<br />
Acolytes<br />
Lida Stallone &<br />
Peyton Daniel<br />
Daniel &<br />
Alexander King<br />
Peyton Daniel &<br />
John Thomas Ritchie<br />
Lida Stallone<br />
10:45<br />
Acolytes<br />
Ruston Kleinpeter<br />
& Collin D’Aquilla<br />
Betsi Kate David &<br />
James Henry McConnell<br />
Colt Estep &<br />
Mae Hazlip<br />
John Hazlip &<br />
Drew D’Aquilla<br />
Children’s<br />
Sunday School<br />
Linda Holmes &<br />
Ann Andries<br />
Liz Hazlip &<br />
Kelly D’Aquilla<br />
Liza Bryant &<br />
Corey Gilfoil<br />
Pam Rabb &<br />
Tudy McCann<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
-Give Thanks Always-<br />
A Special Thank You to the guest pastors who came for the Classic Church Revival. Mike Clark from<br />
Tunica UMC, former District Superintendent Larry Miller, and former District Superintendent Ralph<br />
Ford. We greatly appreciate their time and the inspiring sermons they shared with us.<br />
Thank You to Coco Ramshur, Jennifer Bel, Ron Broussard, John Piper, Christene Hixon, Linwood<br />
Kendrick, and John Bel for the beautiful music during the revival. The hymns and singing were<br />
spiritual for all who attended.<br />
Thank You to Leisa Comeaux for planning and organizing the upcoming 175th Anniversary Open House<br />
scheduled for Sunday, November 3rd. Leisa has worked diligently to ensure it will be a memorable<br />
occasion for all.<br />
Thank You to all that helped with the 5th Sunday Potluck Luncheon. The food was delicious as usual,<br />
especially the table full of desserts!. Everyone got to visit and spend time together, which is what<br />
families are supposed to do.
Celebrations & Inspirations<br />
Kathleen Savioe<br />
Join us in<br />
welcoming<br />
SEPTEMBER Birthdays<br />
<strong>October</strong> 1 William Lott<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8<br />
<strong>October</strong> 11<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14<br />
<strong>October</strong> 15<br />
<strong>October</strong> 16<br />
<strong>October</strong> 18<br />
Brian Williams<br />
Olivia Wilson<br />
Lauren Daniel, Lee Anne Harvey<br />
Michael Fiser, Olivia Pass, Don Spillman<br />
Jake Peairs<br />
Rabb Daniel<br />
Sydney Cooper<br />
Melvin Harvey, Sr.<br />
Margaret Harvey<br />
Jaden Moore, Wayne Slater<br />
Steve McKinney<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20 Karla Dietz, Mae Hazlip, Marc Myers<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21<br />
Alan Barron<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22 Collins Bryant, Brent McCann,<br />
Madison O’Brien, Luke Williamson<br />
<strong>October</strong> 23 Megan Smith, Melinda Sykes<br />
<strong>October</strong> 24 Neal King<br />
<strong>October</strong> 27 Amy Betts<br />
<strong>October</strong> 28 Donna Graham<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29 Cathy Howard<br />
<strong>October</strong> 30 Kevin Dreher<br />
<strong>October</strong> 31<br />
Johnny Luneau<br />
to our church family. We are<br />
so pleased she has chosen<br />
St. Francisville UMC.
November DATES TO NOTE<br />
November 2<br />
November 3<br />
November 6<br />
November 10<br />
November 11<br />
November 13<br />
November 16<br />
November 17<br />
November 18<br />
November 19<br />
November 20<br />
November 24<br />
November 25<br />
November 27<br />
November 28<br />
Prayer Breakfast<br />
Sunday Worship Services<br />
175th Anniversary Open House<br />
Children’s Unity Night<br />
Prayer Gathering<br />
Youth Group<br />
Adult Bible Studies<br />
Sunday Worship Services<br />
Board of Trustees Meeting<br />
Prayer Gathering<br />
Youth Group<br />
Adult Bible Studies<br />
Church Work Day<br />
Sunday Worship Services<br />
Finance Committee Meeting<br />
ACTS Luncheon<br />
Sheriff’s Triad Luncheon<br />
Prayer Gathering<br />
Youth Group<br />
Adult Bible Studies<br />
Sunday Worship Services<br />
Church Council Meeting<br />
Church Closed @ Noon<br />
Thanksgiving Day<br />
Missions Thanksgiving Meal Prep<br />
& Delivery<br />
St. Francisville United Methodist Church Non Profit Organization<br />
P.O. Box 2908<br />
U.S. Postage Paid<br />
St. Francisville, LA 70775 St. Francisville, LA 70775<br />
Permit # 11<br />
Address Service Requested<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
St. Francisville<br />
United Methodist Church<br />
Sunday<br />
Worship Schedule<br />
8:30 AM Early Worship Service<br />
9:30 AM Fellowship Time<br />
9:45 AM Sunday School<br />
10:45 AM Late Worship Service<br />
Church Office Hours:<br />
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Thu<br />
Closed Fri, Sat & Sun<br />
P.O. Box 2908<br />
9866 Royal Street<br />
St. Francisville, LA 70775<br />
(225) 635-3763 office<br />
stfrumc@bellsouth.net<br />
www.stfrumc.org<br />
Pastor:<br />
Rev. Daniel Hixon<br />
Cell Phone: (318) 791-3486<br />
revhixon@gmail.com<br />
Church Office Manager:<br />
Tudy McCann<br />
Cell Phone: 225-572-3329<br />
stfrumc@bellsouth.net<br />
Facilities & Janitorial Manager:<br />
John Bel<br />
Cell Phone: 985-969-5787<br />
fbcateens@yahoo.com<br />
Children’s Ministry Director:<br />
Pam Rabb<br />
Cell Phone: (337) 706-2321<br />
pam.rabb@yahoo.com
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