November 18, 2009

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    1st United Methodist Church

    801 Star Street

    Bonham, Texas 75418

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    Breakfast at the Heights

    Jesus said, "Breakfast is ready." John 21:12

    Dear Church Family

                Breakfast at the Heights is an outreach ministry from the biblical mandate of John 21:15-19. On Nov. 22 at 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. we will start with a Thanksgiving Breakfast that reminds us that we are forgiven disciples like Peter who the Lord calls to "feed my sheep." At that time, we will experience the free hot breakfast and brief worship time that will be the routine for the Breakfast at the Heights ministry.

                The Breakfast will be open to all and just like grace, there will be no charge and no limit for the pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. Guests will be served by a team of volunteers (usually 6 plus a Breakfast Captain who will assign the volunteers and make sure things are running smoothly each week.) The team will arrive at 7:30, begin with a prayer, be given instruction in their various jobs, and then start serving at 8:00 am. At 8:30 the kitchen will close briefly for a time of worship (15 minutes) and then the serving and cooking resume until 9:00 when the kitchen closes and clean up begins.

                A ministry that welcomes our neighbors requires that we show our hospitality in a very intentional way. Our biblical mandate is to feed the sheep and to do unto the least of these as Christ has done for us. We are creating "a new comfort zone in God’s kingdom" under the steeple with the crown. The surprising benefit is that we will see Christ revealed in the sharing of this meal. "Same Kind of Different as Me" is an advent study that begins on Monday, Nov. 23 in the fellowship hall at the noon hour and will be a good introduction of the journey and the joy that lies ahead for those who serve at Breakfast at the Heights. Preparing for the Christ, we will make room in our hearts and in our church for the revelation that "God is with us."

                Twelve groups will be asked to provide volunteers. Each will provide volunteers once in a quarter for a total of 4 times a year. A 13th Sunday for families to serve together will be offered as well. The contact people of each group will receive a schedule and be asked if their group will participate. A reminder postcard will be sent 2 weeks before the scheduled Sunday. The Breakfast Captains will serve the first breakfast on Nov. 22 and again Nov. 29 with any who are interested. The group schedule will start with the first Sunday in December. A Breakfast Captain and your preacher will be there each week to provide prayer and instruction and to answer any questions.

                Funding for Breakfast at the Heights will be provided through gifts designated for the Breakfast ministry. The UMW has provided the seed money for the first few weeks and donations may be made at any time. All are welcome at the table.

                Blessings!

                Liz Talbert, a shepherd and pancake flipper

    Community Thanksgiving Service

    Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 623 Star Street

    Sunday, November 22, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

    100 Days of Prayer

    104 signed up so far as we enter the 09-10 Upward Basketball season, the potential to reach families and children througth this ministry is unlimited. It is my desire to have 100 people praying for 100 days during this season. Your commitment simply includes attending the Prayer Breakfast, taking home a prayer list for the 100 days and remembering the league in prayer daily. You are invited to participate in 100 Days of Prayer for the Upward Basketball season beginning with a kick-off prayer breakfast this Saturday, November 21st. We will serve breakfast at the Family Life Center beginning at 8:00 a.m.

     

    Family Life Center

    Upward Basketball is just around the corner! 104 children have signed up so far and practices begin the first full week in December. Thank you to each of you who have helped get the league up and running for this season. Our 100 Days of Prayer will have a kick-off Prayer Breakfast this coming Saturday, November 21; if you or someone you know would be interested in praying for our leagues, please come!

    There is a new brochure on the activities in the Family Life Center. These can be found in the brochure racks close to the door of the Center. Feel free to take one and pass it on.

    Lots of rentals are booked for November and December and Breakfast at the Heights begins this Sunday. There will also be a church-wide Christmas Party, with caroling in the neighborhood the first Sunday in December. A family friendly New Year’s Eve Party will also be held the 31st for the whole community. Spread the word and stop by to see how you can help with this outreach.

    Thank you once again for all of your support and work in helping the Family Life Center to be the hands and feet of Jesus to this community.                         —Tiffany Aukes, FLC Director

    Capital Campaign

                At worship service this past Sunday, Lee Allen director of the Capital Campaign announced a total of $377,411.00 pledged for HVAC improvements/replacements and sanctuary flooring and lighting. If you recall, our goal was $360,000.00. What a wonderful response from the saints!

                The funds for this project are being kept separate from the Operating account of the church, so please make a separate check for your Capital Campaign pledge.

    United Methodist Women

    Nelda Redman, Charlsie Renfro and Judy Keene were the hostesses for the November 9th meeting, serving an array of delicious cakes. The prayer calendar for missionaries was read. Mary Minge requested addresses for our service personnel and encouraged everyone to send cards. Mildred LIndsey thanked everyone for bringing goods to make food baskets that will be delivered before Thanksgiving. Carolyn Harjo, treasurer, reported mailing in the World Thank Offering. JoAnn MacConnell presented the program-"Advent-Together at the Table".

                Breakfast at the Heights will begin Sunday, November 22nd, 8:00-9:00 am, at the Family Life Center dining room. We will serve breakfast every Sunday for anyone who would like to come, eat and fellowship.

                December 14th is the annual UMW Christmas party, with the choir presenting Christmas music. Spouses are invited to attend. The dinner will be provided by the UMW members and hostesses will be Mary Campbell, Verda Brady and Janelle Munger.

    Military Prayer List

    Rebekah Cowley, USMC                                             Andrew Jones, US Navy, Oklahoma

    Patrick Kelley, USMC                                                 Michael Page, USMC, North Carolina

    Wendell Smith, US Army, Iraq                                     Douglas McDonough, US Army, Iraq

    Robert O’Neill, US Army, Iraq                                     Shawn Thomas, US Army, medically retired

    Cherie Thedford, US Army, Virginia                             Jesse Grace, USAF, Nevada

    Daniel Herman, US Army, Hawaii                                 Tanner Boyer, USAF, Texas

    David Hodge, US Army, Iraq                                       Ben Walker, USMC, Hawaii

    Tyler Boyer, USAF, Afghanistan                                   Sean Compton, US Army

    Mark Olinger, US Army, Virginia                                  Patrick Horton, US Army

    Jeff Nichols, Iraq                                                          Nathan Anderson, USMC, Iraq

    Kevin Littrell, USMC, California                                   Ryan Campbell, US Army

    Carl Foster, US            Army Rangers                                      David McDonald, US Army

                                                   

    Prayer Concerns

                The family of James Denton, Clive Hughes, Pat Beaver, Ruth Stevens, Tom McDonald, Mary Lou Kissinger, John Lindsey, Jimmy Martin, Charles Call, Paige Harrison, Ray Lovelace, David Turner, Terrie Echols, Cindy Cook, Callie Caylor, John Winn, Lou Horn, Joyce Phillips, Benjamin Kollar Early, Paula Galyon, Juanita Jamieson, Frank & Jo Barrett, Susan Hicks, Vurlenda Hill, Rhett Fregia, Hazel Simmons