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Please Pray For One Another First United Methodist Church

Rosenberg, Texas
www.fumcrosenberg.net
Concerns: (7-12) Allan Albrecht, Pamela Berdou, Margaret Richardson,
August 4, 2009 y Volume 24, Issue 30

First United Methodist Church


Mailing address: 1106 Fourth Street
Phone: 281-342-3333 or 281-232-3246
Wayne Morris, Linda Moody, Elaine Bergman, Loraine Berry, Mary Malone,

Sanctuary: 1127 Third Street


Web site: www.fumcrosenberg.net
Tommy Sue Foerster

Rosenberg, Texas 77471


Ramblings:

Fax: 281-342-3333
(7-19) Selma Danklefs, Rodne Rosenbaum, Margaret Stuart, Mike
Malchar, Terri Kieth Quinn, Jeanne Rozbora
(7-26) Larry Dobrava, Marguerite LaBruzzo (Betty Perricone’s mother), Teri 10thousanddoors.org

Check us out
Mathis’ friend Denise, Jake and Hellen Bellais, Cindy McGuire, Vangie Two things you don’t often hear in about rethinking church and decide

in color!
Alanis, Kath Derry’s father, Kath Derry’s friend Liz, Connie McNutt Stone, the same breath are United that to be authentic Christians we
Methodist Church and cutting edge. should be standing with our brothers
the Davis and Bryan families on vacation in Alabama
We are a steady group. Traditionally and sisters as they face oppression,
(8-2) Oscar Raesner, Ben Reimer, Emma Kueck, the family of Guadalupe we like to take things a little slower feeding those who are hungry,
Rios, Treva Partin, Judy Miller’s aunt, Kirby Nelson, Danny Norris’ than society. We give great thought ministering to those who are in
and prayer before we do something prison, they aren’t actually rethinking
stepmother and nephew
because we know that what the church. They are rediscovering
church does (and the people of the church. This is the way church was
Christopher Bailey church do as representatives of the designed to be from the very
Larry Bolton church and therefore God) matters. beginning (I seem to remember
So you can imagine my shock something Jesus said to Peter after
Scott Cayton when a friend of mine told me about the resurrection, “Do you love me?”
an exciting new web presence of the “Yes, Lord, I love you.” “Feed my
Jason Johnson
church. I have visited the different lambs.”)
Jeremiah Judkin web sites of the church for years. I would encourage you to take a
Our church has one few minutes to look around the new
Rachel Miller (fumcrosenberg.net). The district web site and see how the use of
Dannielle Pope Needler has one (southwestdistrict.org). The cutting edge (I actually hate those
conference has one (txcumc.org). kind of overused phrases)
The jurisdiction has one technology shows our church to the
(scj.umportal.org). And the world in a great light. See how we
international church has many are rediscovering what God wants
(umc.org is the main one). For the us to do and to be, as individuals, as
most part these are fine web sites, churches, and as the holy catholic
but they usually seem a little staid church.
and predictable. However this new IGS,
site is different. John
www.10thousanddoors.org is the P.S. What I know is that if you
United Methodist churches new site read all the way to the end of the
focusing on what we are all about: ramblings you saw the last line
helping others as we all grow closer where I mention being part of the
to Christ. On this site you can find all holy catholic church. Some of you
kinds of ways we are making a are saying to yourselves, “Wait a
difference in the world. You can find minute. I thought we were Methodist
volunteer opportunities around the and now the preacher says we are
world, watch videos of people doing Catholic. I didn’t know Methodists
exactly what Christians should be were Catholic. We’re not!
doing. The UMC is not part of the Roman
This is all part of a new idea that Catholic church (headquartered in
has swept through the United Rome and lead by the Pope). We
Food pantry items for August are soup, chili and other Methodist Church that is called are part of the holy catholic (means
meals in a can. The pantry is looking better but still needs help! “Rethink Church.” However a pastor “universal”) church that Christ
Please buy pop-top cans if you can. Thank you for supporting this friend of mine has said that the created through his death and
name “Rethink Church” is simply resurrection. What a difference a
ministry. The summer has been busy and we have helped many wrong. When people start talking capital letter makes ;-)
people.
Opportunities To Serve Sunday Dinner for Everyone We are excited to announce
that we are creating a new
You may schedule an
appointment in two ways.
August 9 is the big day. We aren't selling pictorial directory of our church Online registration is now
Tuesday, Aug. 4: tickets but will need an idea how many are family. The directory will help available at
5:30 p.m. - Young Families coming so call the office and reserve your us connect names with faces. www.signup.olanmills.com
place (if you haven’t done so already) for a We need your participation. You will be asked to register
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group We want every active family with an email address so they
big old-fashioned country dinner right
7:00 p.m. - Ignited Worship Team rehearsal and/or individual of our church can send you a confirmation of
after church. There will be a basket for to be in this directory. Photos your appointment. You will be
Wednesday, Aug. 5: your donation to cover costs of the meal will be taken Sept. 24, 25 and asked for the church phone
NO High School Bible Study and profits will go to the "Above and Be- 26 at the church by a number and you must use 281-
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir rehearsal yond" campaign to make improvements to professional photographer. Every 342-3333 to get to FUMC
the church property. The suggested dona- family or individual who is Rosenberg’s signup times. Then
Thursday, Aug. 6: photographed will receive a free choose your date, then your time.
tion is $5 per person. Take-out plates will be
7:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men board meeting directory and a free 8x10 portrait. Appointments also will be made at
$5 each. Chicken - biscuits - country gravy -
You will come to the church only church in the next few weeks. You will
Friday, Aug. 7: peas - okra - red potatoes - tomatoes - once to be photographed, view your have a chance to schedule an
10:00 a.m. - 49ers games and lunch squash - and cobbler. YUM! proofs and select your pose for the appointment that is convenient for you
directory. You may order additional and/or your family. If you have any
Saturday, Aug. 8:
portraits at this time, but no one is questions, please call Debra in the
8:00 a.m. - United Methodist Men’s quarterly breakfast Karen White, 7114 Natchez Dr., Richmond, required to order portraits. office at 281-342-3333.
77469
9:00 a.m. until noon - Church Work Day 281-545-1401 United Methodist Men are sponsoring a Family
Sunday, Aug. 9: white.karen@epa.gov
Day at the Astros Saturday, Sept. 12, with game
8:30 a.m. - Blended Worship Service
James M. Bryan, 411 S. Union #8, time at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $18 each.
9:40 a.m. - Sunday School classes for all ages Richmond, 77469 The church van will be going and has room for
10:50 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 832-595-2322
12-14 people. See or call Johnnie Cooper for
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Above & Beyond Luncheon Kathy Bryan, 411 S. Union #12, Richmond tickets and/or to reserve your space in the van.
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Reception for Cash Radowick Welcome our new members! 281-239-2456; kbryan54@sbcglobal.net Join us as we watch the Astros take on
4:00 p.m. - Financial Peace University the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Janet Carney, 411 S. Union #9, Richmond
4:00-7:00 p.m. - Youth pool party at the Ullrich’s 281-232-0218
Monday, Aug. 10: Be here
Ria and Enrique Aguilar, 22630 Leedstown Lane, Katy, 77449
9:00 a.m. - MOMS 832-528-2052; vissaria@yahoo.com on Aug. 8 for a Church Work Day
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts from 9 a.m. until noon. Each Sunday
7:00 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Committee meeting School class and work area is asked
Tuesday, Aug. 11: to make sure someone is around
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group then to clean up your space. All
7:00 p.m. - Ignited Worship Team rehearsal RSVP NOW! departments (men, women, children,
Young Families, choir, etc) who
7:00 p.m. Pumpkin Patch Planning meeting
have a closet or are using storage
7:00 p.m. - Convoy of Hope meeting Aug. 15 is the date for our Everyone space are asked to be here to clean
at Assembly of God Church is
annual Back to School Bash. invited
up your specific area.
We’ll be at Noah’s Ark & it’s Child care will be provided,
free!
FIRST CHURCH STAFF swimming pool from 6:30-8:30
and lunch will be served.

JOHN R. BLACK………………………………………….…...Pastor
p.m. Call the office or let
ADRIANE GRAY…………………………….....Nursery Coordinator Elizabeth Fairfield know
DEBRA RADOWICK……………..…....…. Administrative Assistant
KRIS WOLDY……………..………….…..………..…Music Director if you will attend. God is our refuge and strength,
JOSE LUNA ……………………….……..………...Church Custodian a very present help in trouble.
GAYNELL PSENCIK………………….…..……...Financial Secretary
Psalm 46:1
JESSICA MYERS………………….…………………..……...Organist
REBEKAH ANDERSON…………….………………..Youth Director

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