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Please Pray For One Another First United Methodist Church

Rosenberg, Texas
Concerns: (01-10) Terrie Bradley, our new church leadership committees, www.fumcrosenberg.net
Carolyn Tabor (Rhonwyn Baker’s mother), Arnold Kucera, Wayne Morris,
February 2, 2010  Volume 25, Issue 4

First United Methodist Church


Mailing address: 1106 Fourth Street
Phone: 281-342-3333 or 281-232-3246
Linda Moody, Elaine Bergman, Bill Castillo, Dru Thomson, Beau and June

Sanctuary: 1127 Third Street


Web site: www.fumcrosenberg.net
McGuire, the family of John Hasenpflug, B.J. Hall, Larisa, the Sellinger
Ramblings:

Rosenberg, Texas 77471


Fax: 281-342-3333
family, Christopher
(01-17) Henry Wittneben, Robert Hill, Maddie (a second grader in Mandy
Growns’ classroom), Selma Danklefs, Bill Munos’ cousin
Does God panic? I don’t think so!
(01-24) Al Davis, Carolyn Culpepper, Marchita Priest’s mother, Bob One of the things I like most about That is a lesson most of us need to

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in color!
Whitley, Erma Brooks, Cynthia Balzen being a United Methodist pastor is the learn. I look at my life and see how
(01-31) James Spano, William Holik, Lane Wood, David Durham, Laramie connectionalism. We are connected to many times I have let things bother me
Tielke, Suzette Scott each other through life because we share that, in hindsight, shouldn’t. I get caught
so much (sometimes even the same up in the details of how the plans God
Christopher Bailey appointments — just different years). It has given me for his church are going
Jason Berdou gives us a sense that we aren’t alone in (or not going sometimes). When things
the work God has for us. This is also get put off I tend to get a little agitated.
Scott Cayton
one of the best parts of being United The frustration level rises and I’m
Jason Johnson Methodist in general. We are connected probably not too fun to live with.
Jeremiah Judkin to all the other United Methodist But when I hear about Matt and think
Rachel Miller churches in the work we do for God. about the struggle he, his family and his
Dannielle Pope Needler I bring this up because through my church are going through it helps me see
connections with other United two things. First, my struggles are small
Cash Radowick Methodist pastors I have heard about the compared to those of so many. Second, I
plight of a pastor by the name of Matt forget that God is not like me. He
If one of your loved ones is on this list, please call the church office. We would like
Chandler. Matt was recently diagnosed doesn’t panic or worry. He isn’t
more information about which branch of service, and where he or she is stationed.
Thanks! with a brain tumor. While this diagnosis surprised by the delays that spring up on
is tragic, what is amazing about this the way to his plans. God knows what
Confirmation class begins Feb. 14, story is a simple quote from Matt: he’ll do and when he’ll do it.
“This has not surprised God. He is not So, if all the delays don’t cause God to
With Confirmation on Easter Sunday in a panic right now trying to figure out panic, why do I panic? Why do I worry
what to do with me or this disease…” and lose sleep?
Confirmation will Confirmation
My friends, that will preach! How about you?
start Feb. Sunday will be on
He has the attitude we should all have. Are you worried? Afraid of the future
14! Anyone who has Easter, April 4. When faced with this terrible disease or lack thereof? Fretting over how fast
not been through Please sign up by most people throw up their hands in or slow things are happening? The God
confirmation and is filling out the form in despair (as I’m sure he has done a time who created you and the God who loves
in the 6th grade or the Education or two). Most people start questioning you is not. If you look to him and realize
older is invited to join Building by the God and his love for them (as I’m sure that truth, the promise is that you will
us as we learn about Youth bulletin board. Matt has done a time or two). Most find a peace that passes understanding.
people panic and are afraid (as I’m sure That’s the lesson I learned this week
what it means to be If you have any
he has been a time or two). And, sadly, from a pastor I have never met, will
a Christian and a questions, please most people turn away from family, probably never meet, but would be
member of the call Becca at the friends and God (not Matt). honored to know.
United Methodist Church! church office 281-342-3333. He knows that God wasn’t caught
unaware about this situation in his life. IGS,
He draws strength from knowing that John
God will do just the right thing for this
Food pantry items for February are Ramen noodles, disease, his life, and the life of his ps. Help me participate in the
soup, dry beans and rice (small packages). family. He knows that even in the midst connectional system that is the United
The pantry is in need of almost everything! of terrible tragedy, suffering and pain, Methodist Church by praying for Matt
Please make a donation if you can this week. Thanks! that he can trust God. and his family this week.
Opportunities To Serve Hey, Youth!
Recently I decided it was time to start taking my dog for longer walks in the morn-
Tuesday, Feb. 2: ing. We've been walking in the mornings for about a year but I had kind of let it fizzle out for
What: Celebration’s Sweetheart Brunch - Bring your a few months...mostly because I like to sleep in! So anyway I decided it was time to start up
5:00 p.m. - Young Families
spouse or a friend the walking again because I was worried he wasn't getting enough exercise. I figured we
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Prayer Group
Wednesday, Feb. 3:
When: Saturday, February 13, 10-11:30 a.m. could walk a mile or two first thing in the morning, no big deal. So a couple of weeks ago I
5:00 p.m. - Children’s Choir Where: Fellowship Hall set my alarm for about an hour earlier and got myself up and out the door. We had a great
6:15 p.m. - Handbells Speaker: Shannon Perry walk! We were out pretty early so we got to watch the sun rise over the ponds at the golf
RSVP to the Church Office 281.342.3333 course and I was listening to some great tunes on my ipod...it was just lots of fun! But the
6:30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study (location TBA)
next morning when I woke up, man my legs hurt! I mean I hadn't taken Gus out for a walk
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Nursery available: please reserve your child's place
like that in at least 3 months...and my legs definitely wanted me to know how unhappy they
Thursday, Feb. 4: when you RSVP were about that! At that point, I had a choice to make...do I get up and go for another walk
7:00 p.m. - Praise Team rehearsal
even though my legs are going to hurt all day or do I just roll over and go back to bed? It's
7:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men executive board meeting like that when you get out of practice with your faith disciplines. Maybe you used to read the
Friday, Feb. 5: Bible every day or you used to spend an hour of quiet time with God before you went to bed
10:00 a.m. - 49ers games and lunch or maybe you used to go to a Bible study before school with your friends. But somehow you
Saturday, Feb. 6: let that go, for whatever reason, and you know that it will be hard, and maybe painful, to
8:00 a.m. - United Methodist Men’s quarterly breakfast start it up again. But we are not called to always be comfortable! Pursuing a relationship
Sunday, Feb. 7: with God is tough work and sometimes you are going to be too tired, too busy, or too some-
8:30 a.m. - Blended Worship Service thing else...but you still have to get up and do the work. I know it is tough and it would be a
9:40 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages lot easier to just say forget it but I encourage you to not give up! Don't settle for the easy
10:50 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service way because you were made for more! Get out there, work for it, and claim it! I promise it's
6:00 p.m. - Youth at First Super Bowl Party at the parsonage worth the effort.
Monday, Feb. 8: Chicken-fried Steak Supper Be Brave In His Love,
9:00 a.m. - MOMS 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 Becca
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts From the family of Larry Martin Clark II Catered by @ Youth Sunday: Be at the parsonage at 6 p.m. for a Super Bowl Party!
7:00 p.m. - Staff Parish Relations Committee meeting Dear Family of First UMC Rosenberg, Vincek’s Smokehouse
There are no words to express our love and
thanks to each of you. Your prayers and kind-
Celebration Women’s Ministry will host a 10-week Bible study ness shown at this time of Martin’s death
Drive through the alley
to pick up your order.
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good
based on the book, The Balanced Life: Experiencing Peace in a Whirlwind World by Ed- have been an overwhelming blessing. May that the man should be alone; I will
wina Patterson. The author "is a wife and mother who is using her God-given talents and God Bless each of you. make him a helper as his partner.”
$8 tickets available from any
drawing upon her daily walk with Christ to write, teach and speak to women who are seek- In Christ’s love, of our United Methodist Men Genesis 2:18
ing a deeper relationship with Him." She is the founder of Redeeming the Time ministry and Ina and Nancy Martin or at the church office.
has written several other books. Edwina will also be the featured speaker at Celebration and the Larry Clark Family
Women's Ministry Spring Conference this year. Feel free to check out her website at
www.redeemingthetime.org
We will gather in the parlor of the Fellowship Hall on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30 p.m.
to discuss study questions at the end of each chapter in the book. The study will begin Feb.
Spring Growth Groups Signup This Week
14 and end May 2 (with time off for Spring Break and Easter). Please come by the office to
pay for the book, which costs $20. Signups for the Spring 2010 Growth Groups are underway. The Growth
Groups will start the week of February 14 and meet together each week until
the week of May 2 (we will take off the week of March 14 for Spring Break).
FIRST CHURCH STAFF This spring we are offering three different groups for you to choose from.
They each meet at different times and places. You can sign up for the Growth
JOHN R. BLACK………………………………………….…...Pastor Group of your choice by checking the box on the communication card this
ADRIANE GRAY…………………………….....Nursery Coordinator Sunday or by calling Debra at the church office (281.342.3333).
DEBRA RADOWICK……………..…....…. Administrative Assistant
Thursday 7:00 pm at the Ciancone's, led by Mandy
KRIS WOLDY……………..………….…..………..…Music Director 8942 Silent Willow Ln
JOSE LUNA ……………………….……..………...Church Custodian
Sunday 6:00 pm at the Johnson's, led by Robbie and Mark
GAYNELL PSENCIK………………….…..…….Financial Secretary 2707 David St
JESSICA MYERS………………….…………………..…….Organist Tuesday 10:00 am at the Mealus', led by Jennifer
BECCA HYDE………………….…………………..…Youth Director 227 Brazos
ELIZABETH FAIRFIELD……………...……….Children’s Director

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