First United Methodist Church

201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches Texas 75961

NEWSLETTER
WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES Church Office (936) 564-8308
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service Fax (936) 564-8582
Volume 10, Issue 2 9:45 am Sunday School Email: [email protected]
April 2017 10:55 am Traditional Worship Service Website: www.fumcnac.org

APRIL Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm
02Houston Boy Choir
performing during the 10:55
am Traditional Worship
Service
PALM SUNDAY/HOLY WEEK/EASTER
03-Heart-to-Heart Chorus April 9 - Palm Sunday
rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir
Rm and performance at 10 am April 10-14 - Holy Week Noon Services by Nacogdoches Ministerial Alliance in the
at StallingsCourt Sanctuary, followed by a Luncheon in the Family Life Center
April 10-14 - Prayer Room in the Parlor
09 PALM SUNDAY
April 13 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm
Childrens Ministry
Journey to the Cross April 14 - Good Friday Service at 6:00 pm
FLC April 16 - Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 am - Oak Grove Cemetery (contingency, in the Chapel)
APR 10 to APR 14 Easter Morning Breakfast at 7:45 am - Family Life Center
HOLY WEEK Easter Sunday Services at 8:45 am and 10:55 am
Holy Week Walk with Jesus Easter Egg Hunt at 9:45 am - Family Life Center
8:30 am-6:30 pmParlor
Noon Holy week Services in
the Sanctuary
Luncheon at 12:30 pm in the Palm Sunday, April 9
FLC
Maundy Thursday Service at Palm Sunday recalls Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem the week
6 pmFLC before his death. Jesus rode a donkey while people waved palm branch-
Good Friday Service at 6 pm
Sanctuary es, laid their cloaks in his path, and shouted "Hosanna!" To remember this
event, both Worship Services on Sunday morning will include a proces-
EASTER SUNDAYApr 16 sional with palms.
7:00 am-Easter Sunrise
Service at Oak Grove
Cemetery with
Rev. Lorraine Brown
(contingency - FUMC Chapel
Holy Week Walk With Jesus
if it rains) Mon, Apr 10Fri, Apr 14
7:45 am-Breakfast in the During Holy Week, you are invited to Walk With Jesus.
Family Life Center Easter is not possible without the events you will experience on
8:00 am-Flower Cross - your Walk With Jesus. Your journey will take place in the
Front Lawn
Parlor, which will be transformed into a series of nine areas
8:45 am-Contemporary
Worship Service
reflecting scripture of Jesus last
9:45 am- Sunday School and days. The parlor will be open Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14, 8:30 am
Easter Egg Celebration in 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this treasured experience. Come as
the Family Life Center your schedule permits. For more information, please refer to the brochure Holy
10:55 am Traditional Week Walk With Jesus available in the hallway outside the Sanctuary.
Worship Service

17Heart-to-Heart Chorus Community Holy Week Noon Services

rehearsal at 9:00 am in the Sponsored by Nacogdoches Ministerial Alliance at 12:00 noon Worship in the
Choir Room followed by Sanctuary featuring pastors and music leaders from churches throughout the
performance at Magnolia
Court at 10:00 am Community 12:30 pm Luncheon in the Family Life Center (to benefit LOVE INC.)
sponsored by churches throughout the Community.

Continued on pages 3 & 6

 From The Pastor
Did you know that Easter is the only day on the Christian calendar that is
set by the moon? Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after
the vernal equinox. It is the Sunday following the first day of Spring. I
think that is great that we see new life springing up in flowers and buds
on the trees and we experience a new life in the risen Savior.
I love the words to the hymn by Eleanor Farjeon, or you may remember
it being sung by Cat Stevens:
Morning has broken like the first morning;
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them springing fresh from the Word!

PASTORS CORNER All around us we are seeing new life springing up! I hope that you are
experiencing the joy of being Easter people.

See you in church Sunday.

Peace,

A Note From The Associate Pastor

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God. ~ Philippians 4:6

This verse tells us that Christians do not have to live in a state of anxiety, worry, fear or confusion.
Paul in this verse tells us the secret to overcoming anxiety is to rejoice constantly in the Lord and to
pray to God, constantly for His provision, His goodness, and His mercy.

Now that we are journeying through the Lenten Season, and the focus for this season is on sacrific-
ing, giving up something that is not good for us or our taking on a behavior that will enhance our rela-
tionship with God. I want to challenge you to spend more time with God in this season through pray-
er.

Through the journey of prayer, we are seeking Gods presence and direction in our lives. Stanley J.
Grenz, in his book titled Prayer: The Cry for the Kingdom says that we are no longer a praying
world. Rather than God being the center of everything, we have displaced him with, love of self,
being the center of all things. In other words, God, has been pushed to the margins, offstage or
backstage. Our world has become a world that listens and answers mostly to one another, very little
listening and answering to God. So, I am asking that we, Christians, make God the center of our
everything by praying and giving thanks in everything.

Grace,

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Continued from page 1Palm Sunday-Holy Week-Easter

MONDAY, APRIL 10
Minister: Rev. Shirley Watts Eastside Assembly of God
Liturgist: Ashley Cook SFA Episcopal College Ministry
Song Leader: Frank Pratt Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Organist/Pianist: Sister Lillian Wyatt Bethlehem Baptist Church
Ushers: Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Lunch by Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Menu: Chicken BBQ, Egg Rolls, Noodles, Fried Rice
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Minister: Rev. Michael Caldwell - Christ Episcopal Church
Liturgist: Dr. Curtis Barbarick North Street Church of Christ
Song Leader: David Fears - North Street Church of Christ
Organist/Pianist: Dr. James Pitts - Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ushers: Nortrpointe Church of God
Lunch by Westminster Presbyterian Church - Menu: Baked Potato
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
Minister: Rev. Kyle Childress Austin Heights Baptist Church
Liturgist: Rev. Elgena Weaver Mt. Zion CME (Center TX)
Song Leader: Nita Hudson - Christ Episcopal Church
Organist/Pianist: Dr. Mario Ajero First United Methodist Church
Ushers: First United Methodist Church
Lunch by: First United Methodist Church - Menu: Chicken Tetrazzini, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Green Beans and Dessert
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
Minister: Rev. Lorraine Brown - First United Methodist Church
Liturgist: Rev. Gary Suell Stonewall Baptist Church
Song Leader: Rev. George Patterson - Austin Heights Baptist Church
Organist/Pianist: Carole Deptula Fairview United Methodist Church
Ushers: Christ Episcopal Church
Lunch by: Perritte Memorial United Methodist Church - Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Bread and Dessert
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Minister: Rev. Andi Roberts Northpointe Church of God
Liturgist: Rev. Donald Lacey - Zion Hill First Baptist Church
Song Leader: Dr. Tod Fish First United Methodist Church
Organist/Pianist: Dr. Andrew Parr St. Marys Catholic Campus Ministry
Ushers: Austin Heights Baptist Church
Lunch by: Austin Heights Baptist Church - Menu: Lasagna, Green Beans, Bread and Dessert

Maundy Thursday Service

April 13, 6:00 pm - Family Life Center
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is the Thursday of Holy Week where we com-
memorate the institution of the Lords Supper, or Holy Communion. Maundy is from the
Latin word for command. It reminds us of Jesus words in John 13:34, A new com-
mandment I give to you. At this service we are reminded of Jesus and the disciples
celebrating the Passover meal. Prior to the meal Jesus washes the feet of the disciples
to remind them, and us, of our role as servants. This year our Maundy Thursday service will be held in the Family Life Center at 6:00 pm. We will
meet around tables much like the Disciples did at that first Lords Supper. This is a family-friendly service where all ages are welcome. Our music
will be led by members of the Contemporary Service Praise Team.
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 14 at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Good Friday is the day when we remember Jesus Christs death on the cross. This somber service is
sometimes called A Service of Darkness, or Tenebrae Service. Tenebrae comes from the Latin word
meaning darkness. Our service this year will center around the seven last words Jesus spoke from the
cross. The service will be in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm, and the Chancel Choir will lead our music as can-
dles are extinguished after each song and scripture reading. During the service, children are invited to the
Library to experience the Childrens Prayer Room.

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 EASTER LILIES
You may place your order in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends. The cost is $15.00 each. Please fill out this form and
return it to the Church Office or place it in the collection plate with cash/check. The Lily/ies will be placed in the Sanctuary on
Easter Sunday, April 16.
Name of Donor_________________________________________________________________Phone_______________________________

In Memory of_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In Honor of________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number ordered __________________________at $15.00 each TOTAL $__________________________________

Deadline for placing your orders Sunday, April 2, 2017
Please make checks payable to FUMC and mark in the memo section of your check: Easter Lilies
Please note: Easter Lilies may be picked up after the 8:45 am or 10:55 am services.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Emma Ward Trey & Morgan Neighbors (Mary Caroline) Adam and Melissa Sparks (Devyn and Taryn)
6101 E State Hwy 7, Nac 75965 239 Sandstone Lane, Nac 75965 119 Quail Run, Nac 75965

Mike and Lily Post Bill Pratte and Kathy Thomas Ron, Carey and Harleigh Dushane
825 Crooked Creek Dr, Nac 229 CR 301, Nac 75961 229 CR 301, Nac 75961

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 SPRING FLINGAPRIL 8 (10AM12 PM)
We are partnering with Perritte United Methodist Church for Spring Fling on Saturday, April 8, 2017 between 10:00 am and
12:00 pm at Perritte United Methodist Church (1025 Durst St., Nacogdoches TX 75964). Please join us for FELLOWSHIP
& FUN there will be Arts & Crafts, Bouncers, Popcorn, Egg Hunt, Games, Face Painting, Puppet Show and etc.
For more information, kindly contact Elsa Jordan936-564-8308 or [email protected].

HOLY WEEK WALK WITH JESUS

Holy Week Walk With Jesus
During Holy Week, you are invited to Walk With Jesus. Easter is not possible without the events you will experience on
your Walk With Jesus. Your journey will take place in the parlor, which will be transformed into a series of nine areas
reflecting scripture of Jesus last days. The parlor will be open Monday April 10 through Friday April 14, 8:30 am 6:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome to be a part of this treasured experience. Come as your schedule permits. For more information,
please refer to the brochure Holy Week Walk With Jesus available in the hallway outside the sanctuary.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SUNDAY-May 21

We are excited to announce we will be celebrating our graduating seniors on Sunday, May 21 at both services. We are so
proud of their accomplishment of completing their high school studies and getting ready for the next season of their lives
whether that be career, college or military service. In addition to celebrating our seniors, they will take part in leading our
church services and sharing how much FUMC has meant to them and their spiritual growth in Christ. Please join us in
praying for our seniors to finish strong, discern where the Lord is leading them and to stay strong in Him. FUMC Seniors
2017 are: Emily Ash, Duncan Farrish, Haydyn Hendricks, Hailey Karczewski, Maral Katanjian, Hailey Layton,
Madison Payne, Jake Smith, Allie Whatley and Wesley Young. If we have inadvertently not listed one of our
seniors here, please contact the church office and share that information. Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO VISIT SHUT-INS

Volunteers Needed to Visit Shut-ins
Please join the Loving Outreach Ministry in visiting homebound church members. They are anxious to know about whats
happening at their church. What better time of year to show the love of Christ than during the is Lenten Season.
The blessing will be yours. Contact Bobbie Forsythe 903-658-2563

SAVE THE DATE-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

2017 Vacation Bible School
Come discover how Gods heroes have courage, heart, wisdom, hope, and power!!
Sunday, June 11-Thursday, June 15 ~ 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Contact: Lawren McDermand ([email protected])
**THIS YEARS MISSION: RECYCLE **
Save your magazines, newspapers, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, milk jugs, and cardboard!
We will have a nightly contest between the grades!

JOURNEYS OF PAUL CRUISE (Oct 6 17, 2017)

Many of you have had a study with Rev. Adam Hamilton in your Sunday School Class; now you can join him as he leads a
fascinating and inspirational journey following the last of the Pauls missionary voyages. Sailing from Rome, we will explore
the lands and experience the life and ministry of the great Apostle. Deploy your every sense as we soak in the sights,
sounds, smells, and tastes of the Mediterranean world. Surrounded by ancient hills and rolling seas, the truth of scripture
will spring to life during times of practical Bible study, powerful worship, and fun-filled fellowship. More than the places we
visit, though, the people with whom we visit will make all the difference during this holy experience more than a vacation,
this will be a pilgrimage that will touch and change your life forever. The trip is October 6-17, 2017. Brochures with sign-up
information are available in the church office.

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 EASTER SUNDAYAPRIL 16
Easter Sunday - April 16
7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Lorraine Brown
(contingency - FUMC Chapel if it rains)
7:45 am Breakfast in the Family Life Center
8:00 am Flower Cross - Front Lawn
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service
9:45 am Sunday School and Easter Egg Celebration in the Family Life Center
10:55 am Traditional Worship Service

Participate in our Annual

Easter Cross of FlowersSanctuary
You are invited to bring flowers from your yard to decorate the Flower Cross
between services which will be in the Sanctuary. Please feel free to take
pictures of your family with the cross.

Easter Egg Celebration

Sunday, April 16 at 9:45 am - Family Life Center
Easter eggs have been a Christian tradition for hundreds of years. Childrens Ministries is
hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt for all children through the sixth grade. Babies and chil-
dren 18 months and younger need to bring an Easter Basket filled with a dozen eggs with
age-appropriate goodies. Children 19 months of age through sixth grade should bring a doz-
en treat-filled eggs in their baskets. Basket parking is available in the hallway just outside
the Sanctuary.

MEMORIAL GIFTS
In Memory Of: A.L Mangham
From: Paul and Connie Howe, Emmie Peacock Smith
In Memory Of: Dick Voigtel
From: Judy Burk
In Memory Of: Dr. Charles Warlick
From: Karen Embry Jenlink
In Memory Of: Louise Owens
From: Harold Bogan, Dr. Daniel & Leta Weaver
In Memory Of: Clyde Everett Sheffield
From: Floy Bousman, Richard & Patricia Rayne
In Memory Of: Wally Cox
From: Laverne H. Creech
In Memory Of: Dwayne D. Hallman
From: Judy Burk, Kelley Rayne Spurrier, Coy and Patsy Johnson, Lynn & Linda Johnson,
James & Holly Beall, Emmie Peacock Smith, Richard & Patricia Rayne, Floy Bousman, Mike Bay,
Joyce Swearingen, Dr. Carol Voigtel, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Dobbs, Bobbie Forsythe,
Shirley R. Watterston
In Memory Of: Rev. F. Richardson
From: Peggy & Campbell Cox
In Memory Of: Bill C. Tucker
From: Milton Pitts, Dr. Daniel & Leta Weaver
In Memory Of: Donald Musgrave, Carl Bailey
From: Charles and Emmie Smith

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 FUMCNAC CALENDAR
MARCH 17Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9:00 am in the Choir
26Disciple Bible Study II at 4 pmConf Room; Lenten Room followed by performance at Magnolia Court
Studies5:30 pm Meal; 6:30 pm Study UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm
Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208 18UMW Circle II Meeting at 9:30 amLibrary
APRIL UMW Circle IV Meeting at 9:30 am
02Houston Boy Choir to perform during the 10:55 am UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 amParlor
Traditional Worship Service
Disciple Bible Study II at 4 pmConf Room; Lenten
Studies5:30 pm Meal; 6:30 pm Study
Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208 CHURCH EVENT FORM
03Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir If you are planning to reserve a room in the church for a meeting,
Room followed by performance at Stallings Court gathering, etc., or would like an offsite church-related event to be
04UMW Circle VI AM MeetingLibrary published on the official church calendar, a request can be made
06 Missions Committee Meeting at 7:00 pmRoom 202 by completing a Church Event Form that can be found in the
09PALM SUNDAY Workroom or online at www.fumcnac.org. Scroll down to the
Journey to the Cross at 9:30 am (FLC) - Childrens bottom of the home page and click resources, church event form.
Ministry For more information, contact Jim Jenkins at 936-564-8308 or
email - [email protected]
MONDAY, APRIL 10-FRIDAY, APRIL 14HOLY WEEK ACCESS ACS
Holy Week Walk with Jesus8:30 am-6:30 pmParlor To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to
Noon Holy week Services in the Sanctuary www.fumcnac.org, click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of
Luncheon at 12:30 pm in the FLC the page. For more information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at
Maundy Thursday Service at 6:00 pmFLC 936-564-8308 or email [email protected]
Good Friday Service at 6:00 pmSanctuary
Articles Due for Next Newsletter
EASTER SUNDAY Our May/June Newsletter deadline is Wednesday, April 12. Arti-
7:00 am Easter Sunrise Service at Oak Grove Cemetery cles for this issue should be submitted using the online form
with Rev. Lorraine Brown available on our websitewww.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the
bottom of the page, click resources and select Announcement
(contingency - FUMC Chapel if it rains) Request Form
7:45 am Breakfast in the Family Life Center BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINES
8:00 am Flower Cross - Front Lawn Please submit your requests using the online form available on
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service our websitewww.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of the
9:45 am Sunday School and Easter Egg Celebration in page, click resources and select Announcement Request Form
the Family Life Center for our weekly Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.
10:55 am Traditional Worship Service

Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am
(1st & 3rd Mondays)
HRT Emmaus Reunion Group meets on Mondays at 5:30 pm - Barbara LaFours
Cub Scout Pack 100 Meeting at 6:30 pmYouth Center
Tuesdays:
Venturing Crew 100 Meeting at 6:00 pmScout Lodge
Boy Scout Troop 100 Meeting at 7:00 pmFamily Life Center
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers Fellowship at 5:30 pm - Library
Sr. High Youth Ignite - Doors Open at 6:30 pm and Ministry Program is at 7-8:30 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Boy Scout Troop 161 meeting at 5:00 pm in the Scout Lodge

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 Our Staff PRAYER CONCERNSUPDATED, Monday, March 22 (9 am)
Mike Willingham (Tip and Nanny Smiths son-in-law), Nancy Page (requested by Helen Grout), Railey Brown (Ashley
DR. JEFF McDONALD
Senior Pastor and Tyler Browns youngest child), Marilyn Taylor (Kathy Brantons Mother), Bill Heeney (requested by Nancy Price),
[email protected] Bebe Sartor, Carolyn Mitchell, Janise Barkocy (requested by Sharon Scifres), Bill Lewis, Michelle Lewis (requested by
REV. LORRAINE BROWN Betty Yarbrough), Karen Peschka (Daughter of Charlene Kraemer), Martin Houser, William Embry (requested by Karen
Associate Pastor Embry Jenlink), Bill Lewis, Isabelle Kruger Meredith, Connor Adams (Judy Hartensteins grandson), Stefan Schell
[email protected] (Requested by Christine Houser), Sue Smith, Robert Coale (Karen Migls Father), Jean Dodge, Doris Smith, Patrick
JEFF CAMPBELL
Director of Youth Ministry
Hodo (requested by Jo Spurlin), Doris Johnston (Ray Johnstons mom), Abigail Smith (requested by Lynn Teague),
[email protected] Bruce Lanham (requested by Harold Hall), Jean Jackson (requested by Gale White), John McGee (requested by John
ELSA JORDAN and Gale White), James Smith (Al Smiths nephew), Holly DeBardelaben (Kay Jeffreys granddaughter) , Caroline Rahm
Director of Childrens Ministry (requested by Tracy Rahm), Steven Russell (Lynn Teagues brother), John Mac Burn (requested by Pat Stephens-
[email protected] Williams), Andrew Bird, Alexander Phillips (Sue Laws cousin grandson), Noureen Ronchetto (Lenee McDonalds Aunt),
LISA LABOSKY Matt Rocco (requested by Sarah Ash), Mike Rigsby, Joe Rewolinski (Becky Rewolinskis Brother), Martha Sullivan,
Director of Preschool
[email protected] Annette Rodriguez (Brenda Coopers sister), Emmet Doan (Norma and Malcolm Doans grandson), Suzi Sipes (Skeeter
BECCA ANTHONY Davis Cousin), Tim Kenney (Jerry and Marry Lynne Andis, son-in-law), Bob Palm, Johnnie Johnson, Brandi Hunt (Jan
Asst. Director of Preschool Griffins sister-in-law), Rev. Lani Rousseau.
[email protected]
DR. TOD FISH Military Personnel in Combat Zone
Director of Music Ministry
[email protected] Jake Trotter, Tracy Coe
TERESA POWELL
Praise Team Leader Our Hearts Go Out to
[email protected]
DR. ANDY PARR
Mary Nelle Brunson and family on the passing of her mother, Lenelle Mohler
Organist The George Coats family on his passing
[email protected] Cathy Martin and family on the passing of her brother, Donald Musgrave and her nephew Robert Musgrave
SHARON BRIGHT The Roy Blake family on his passing
Office Manager The Ray Mize family on his passing
[email protected]
KATHY BRANTON
Financial Secretary Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team appreciates current
[email protected] updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates to [email protected] If you know of a
JIM JENKINS member of FUMC who is in the hospital or who will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office
Building Manager - 936-564-8308.
[email protected]

teaching and loving.

Christ-centered service and outreach. With Gods help, we will do this through witnessing,
The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches is to make disciples through

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