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927 West Tenth Street Dallas, Texas 75208 214.946.8106 w w w.tsumc.org

July, 2011

We welcome our new Associate Pastor, Cheryl Jones

Greetings in the Name of Our Risen Lord married for 25 years. We dont have any children but there are plenty of them in our life. He is originally from Tulsa, OK and I am from Kansas City, MO. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree from Lincoln University and a Masters degree from Ohio State; both in Speech Pathology. In May, 2011, I completed my Maser of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology/SMU. I am a Provisional Elder on track for ordination in 2013 in the North Texas Conference. Some other little things about me: I love to read. I recently completed Walking the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Direction. I am currently reading, Singing the Lords Song in a Strange Land by Rev. Joseph Lowery. I love reading anything that Rev. Max Lucado writes and mysteries such as the ones by Agatha Christie and Mary Higgins Clark. I like to bowl and I play a little tennis. However, I prefer watching professional sports. Football is my favorite (esp. Kansas City Chiefs), basketball at playoff time, track and field and tennis. I love playing games and I am known for stomping visitors

and Savior Jesus Christ, It is with great joy that I come to you today. This month is the beginning of our annual conference year and the beginning of my time in service and fellowship with you. I am excited to be coming on board as your new Associate Pastor and in becoming acquainted with each of you. Earlier this month my husband, Odis, was co-chair of a family reunion gathering for his mothers side of the family. What a great time we had. Most of us knew one another, many of us hadnt seen one another in some time. There was a small contingency of family members who we had to become acquainted with. These were persons who were unknown prior to this time or newly married into the family, yet we are all family. That is how I see each of you. We have not yet met but I see all of us as members in the family of God. Now we just need to become acquainted. My husband, Odis, and I have been (Associate Pastor continued on page 2)

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Sunday Morning Worship

8:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages

Traditional Worship Blended Worship

Associate Pastor (continued from front page) with my mindbenders, puzzles and hand charge: Haven Chapel UMC (Denison) held games that we keep around the and St. James UMC (Sherman). I am coffee table. looking forward to serving with you at My ministry background includes Tyler Street as we become acquainted being a core-group member for a new and as the Lord leads us to be in ministry church plant. This church was All together making disciples for Jesus Nations UMC (Plano), a church that was Christ for the transformation of the intentionally diverse. I have served as world. the Childrens Minister at United Methodist Church of the Disciple Blessings, (DeSoto) and the last two years I have Your newest family member-been the Senior Pastor at a two-point Pastor Cheryl Jones FINALLY! The TSUMC church directory should be printed and ready for distribution around the end of July. Watch for more details about getting a copy in the weeks to come.

You are invited to a wedding shower honoring Dani Clemens Bride-elect of Bobby Lewis Sunday, July 17 2-4 pm Sanctuary Parlor They are registered at Crate and Barrel, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Macys

Reminder: The Time is Right in July to begin fulfilling your capital campaign pledges!

Our Church Family

Congratulations to Broc and Julie Austin Cordova on the birth of their son, Nicholas Broc Cordova, Jr., born on March 12, 2011, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz. Congratulations to David and Mary Anne Montgomery on the birth of a granddaughter. Ali Grace Ward was born on June 7 to Donald and Erin Ward. Please be in prayer for Ali who was born several months premature. She is still in the hospital in Lubbock, TX. Our love and sympathy go to... Ed and Lisa Lantz and family in the loss of Eds father, Graham Lantz. Jerome and Paula Garza in the loss of Paulas stepfather, Leon Clay. Bobby and Sandy Wilkie in the loss of Bobbys brother, Al. Dr. Ellen Palmer and family in the loss of her husband, Dr. Jim Palmer, our former pastor. Peggy Bagley in the loss of her husband, Thomas. Every Sunday, join us for Meet and Greet following the 10:50 am worship service. All guests are invited to Yeats Hall for a very brief time to meet some of our staff, members and find out a little about Tyler Street. Thank you for your investment in the ministries of Tyler Street. Financial update thru May 31, 2011: Jan-May Budgeted Receipts $320,833 Jan-May Actual Receipts $310,526 or 97% Jan-May receipts under budget $10,307 or 3% We are trying out this new format for the newsletter in order to be good stewards and save money. MEMORIALS In memory of Leon Clay given by Christina Bowling. In memory of Graham Lantz given by Eunice Reading, Covenant Class, Ann Foster, Frances Grimes, Anniversary Class, Dal and Lawana Burrous, JoAnn Schroeder, Dorothy West, Dorothy and Diane Wynne, Maxine Peterson, In memory of Rev. Jim Palmer given by Red Stark. In memory of Robert Wieting, Jr. given by Chastine Wieting. In honor of Dennis and Cheree Jeter given by Rex Stark. In honor of Bobby and Sandy Flair Wilkie given by David Malone, Nola Nowell, Lorraine Hatfield, Lynda Peugh, R. Lynn Leon, John Hallam, Robert F. Wolfe, Stephen and Mary Unk, Dr. C. Sybil Waldrop, Virginia Kitsmiller.
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1st Annual Tyler Street Men in Christ Fishing Tournament

Saturday, July 23
6 am to 12 noon at Lake Texoma Men of all ages, join us for our first annual fishing tournament at Lake Texoma. A guide will show us all the best places to fish. Fun, fellowship, tall tales and talk about the one that got away! If enough fish are caught, well treat the congregation to a fish fry one Sunday after church. For info on our guide, go to www.rexbridges.com. Dont miss it!!! For more details, contact Bob Bogart at -Home: 972-438-3115 Cell: 214-236-6415 Email: bctxus@verizon.net
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Blest Be the Tie that Binds

ANNIVERSARY We opened with hymn O Jesus, I Have Promised, led by John. We were led in prayer by Cindy Felts. Dorothy West introduced Cheree Jeter for our devotion and she played a medley of hymns. Mary Anne Montgomery played for us during the offering. Patsy Thompson brought our lesson relating to different hymns and how they came about. We thank Carol Bilz and Cindy Felts for the delicious refreshments for today. On June 19, we sang God of Grace and God of Glory acapella. Pat Thompson followed with a great prayer. Melanie Walker brought a good devotion. She reminded us who we are. She handed out quotes from the Bible. We had a great discussion after she finished. Thanks to Pat and Patsy Thompson who brought our refreshments. On June 26, we sang Blessed Assurance followed with a prayer by Dorothy West. Mike Brooks played the piano. We had a good officer installation by Dorothy West. Thank you. Our lesson was brought by Patsy Thompson, Gods Power with Time and Weakness. This was a great lesson showing us how God has used us in this world and will continue to do this. COVENANT Tim Matzke led a discussion on June 26 on immigration issues and the Christian response. Next week Freddy Boswell will be teaching. Pool Party and AllAmerican Fajita Fest, Saturday, July 2, from 4-9 pm, at the Talberts home. If you would like to make a contribution to the rose garden project or the memorial gift for Pastor Eds father, please email Kay Talbert at: kaytalbert@tsumc.org and let her know how much you want to contribute. TWO BY TWO On June 19, Don Lindholm led the class in singing of two hymns, It Is Well with My Soul and He Leadeth Me. Mary Miller gave the prayer. Don Lindholm taught a good lesson on knowing Jesus as a person. Be in prayer for Blanche and her daughters as they have an estate sale. Be in prayer for JoAnns daughter, Pam, as she is having trouble with her hip. We missed the one ones that were absent. On June 26, Don Lindholm led the class in singing of Wonderful Words of Life and My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Mary Miller gave the prayer. Don Lindholm continued his lesson on Jesus as a person. Pray for Mildred Lindsays husband, James, as he is having trouble with his eye. Pray for the Hinnant Family as they have lost a loved one. Praise the Lord that Lucy in walking without pain.

Womens Summer Bible Study

Every Wednesday evening from June 15 - August 31 Were inviting all women to a Summer Bible Study on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm in the Covenant Classroom on the first floor of the sanctuary. This will be a study of the book, Visitors to My Heart by Betty Casad. Betty says, Although Jesus lives in my heart, there are often visitors who take His chair of honor and disrupt the peace and joy He gives me. How do we recognize them? We would love to have you come study scripture and pray with us as we learn to guard our hearts!

Toy Story 3
Saturday, July 9 4 pm Anderson Hall
Beat the Texas heat and make plans now to stay cool, relax and enjoy a free family movie, popcorn and lemonade! Invite your family and friends!

The TSCA Varsity Boys Basketball Team had a successful season under Head Coach Walker Favors. The Crusaders progressed to the playoffs and won District and Area Championships. Unfortunately, after a valiant battle, they fell short in the race for a third consecutive TAPPS State Championship when they were defeated by Lubbock Kingdom Preparatory in the Regional Playoff Game held in Ft. Worth, Texas.
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July 31 - August 21
Our study for The Connection will be from Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room. This study will offer simple steps in sharing our faith and pointing people to Jesus. In order to get the most out of the study, we highly recommend having the Participants Guide. The suggested donation is $10. If youre interested in having a Guide, please tear this off and put it in the offering plate. Your response will help us know how many to order. If youre making a donation, please make note of it on the check or envelope. Thanks so much!

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Mike Walker honored as our Father of the Year for 2011

Just nine days before Pearl Harbor was attacked, our 2011 Father of the Year was born at home in East Texas. Sports were big in his family. In fact, after he was born, that very night his daddy attended a local basketball game, which his mother did not appreciate. This boy played a lot of Pony League baseball as a child, mostly as catcher, and went on to play basketball for his high school team, winning the State Championship in 1958. Growing up, this middle child of three sons resented having to pick cotton each Labor Day but wanted the money so he could buy Levi jeans for the new school year. After all, he had standards. These standards led him to be valedictorian of his graduating class. His family was very active in their small town Methodist Church. In his youth, he accepted Christ in his pastors office. He became involved in Bible Memory Association where he memorized over 2,000 verses. He even preached a sermon at age 16. While playing in a basketball game one night, this young man caught the eye of a cheerleader from a nearby town
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who thought he was the spitting image of teen heartthrob, Ricky Nelson. He could sing too! She was the only girl he ever dated before marrying her at age 19. Two years later they started their family. His wife says, From the very first moment they placed our first-born in his arms, I saw a totally different side of my husband than I had ever seen before, and I grew to love that side of him through the years more and more. He is never happier than when he is with our children and grandchildren sharing a meal, taking them to and from school, going on a trip, watching a game or performance, or discussing some family or world issue with them. And his grandchildren and children sense his joy. His youngest grandson says, He takes an interest in what we do. He has come to every baseball game of mine and my brothers that I can remember unless he was out of town. His granddaughter remarks, Grandfather is very generous, smart and he can fix almost anything. He loves to spend time with his grandchildren and does so much for his family. His oldest grandson says, When I
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think about it, there is nothing you can hold against him. He is never wrong in what he tells us. I know he loves us and I love him, too. His daughter declares, My father is the wisest person I know and my most trusted adviser. I can talk to him about anything and know that I will receive fair-minded, thoughtful, and creative counsel. He is also the most humble man of integrity. His unquestioning faith in his Heavenly Fathers grace and will sustains his entire family. Both of his children agree that their dads life speaks this message: Because of Christ, people are all that matter. This is evident by how he spends his resources and time apart from his vocation which has also been all about people. His kids say, When we were growing up, ours was the only home we knew where making a lot of expensive long distance phone calls was not only permitted, but encouraged. It was the best way to stay connected to friends and family. To this day, he keeps up with friends going as far back as high school and calls missionary friends around the world. He has trained us by teaching and example to value and invest in others with our time and resources. His willingness to take a stand against the norm and assume major roles in founding alternative ministries like Good News, Impact Camp and the Mission Society for United Methodists has been a great model, too. Family time and one-on-one time with Dad remained a priority over decades of pastoral ministry; so did letting his family participate in Kingdom work as well. His son says, Dad has always been intentional about being actively connected to Gods larger work in the world. My sister and I knew this
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because we were allowed to be a part of it. When living in Greenville, it was exciting to ride with Dad to the hospitals there or in Dallas to visit a sick church member, even though I was too young to go up to the room myself. Often times missionaries or visiting Christian speakers were at our dinner table for Sunday lunch. And one of my earliest paying jobs was to peel and stick address labels onto thousands of copies of the newsletter that Dad published for seminary students. All of these let us into his world and reminded us of what was important to him. His daughter-in-law says, He is always available for us. From helping with carpool to picking up prescriptions, I can count on him to help me. I also rely on his insight to problems. He offers a unique perspective and helps me to see things in different ways. Hes a lot of fun too. Family game nights are a blast and its his comments or goof ups that cause us to laugh a lot. I consider it a personal triumph if I can get him to laugh out loud. Not only can his wife, kids, and grandkids count on his deliberate availability and attention, if a friend is in crisis far away, he is on the next plane. Even in retirement, he has accompanied elderly missionary friends on a pilgrimage of Pauls missionary journeys just so his friends could make the trip when he had already traveled there before. He continually looks for ways to honor others at significant milestones in their lives. Many a birthday or retirement celebration has been initiated for friends and colleagues by him complete with songs, games and tributes that hes developed just for each occasion. It is time to honor him for a change-Mike Walker, 2011 Father of the Year.
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A Holyland Adventure!
Vacation Bible School July 18-22 9 am - 12 noon with our finale Service and Luncheon on Sunday, July 24 in Anderson Hall following the 10:50 worship service.

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Thank you to Crosspoint Church of McKinney which has very generously donated all our sets for Hometown Nazareth!

VBS WISH LIST

We thank you in advance for the donation of any of the following items: FOOD Frozen Bread Rolls Oranges (Cuties) Grapes Olives Cheese Honey Almonds Raisins Figs (or preserves) Dates (or preserves) White Grape Juice DECOR Blankets Rugs Sheets Pots Candles Canopy style tent Baskets Palm and fig plants Wooden logs Animal skins Tarps CRAFTS Wooden Beads Twine Egg Beater Style Drill Wooden Mallet Old Chisel Rock Salt Old solid colored towels Yarn Olive Oil Baby Wipes Watercolors

TSUMC Soccer Camp 2011 was a huge success! Sixty kids from North Oak Cliff learned the power of teamwork and Christ-like sportsmanship in this five day camp coached by Matthew Whiteley. Special thanks to Toch Ihemelu, Chris Huggins, Mary Kathryn Skinner, Caleb and Titus Hunt and Maria Rios for all of their hard work.

***You may bring the food items the day before VBS. You may bring all the items to the Childrens Bldg. DISCLAIMER: Any items donated to VBS may get broken, dirty or lost. Label all items clearly in a discreet location.
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In the Swing of Things!

When the children of the TSUMC Sunday School learned of a need for toddler swings for missionaries in the Solomon Islands, they quickly responded to the need and raised money to purchase 2 new swings.

Peru: Giving Voice to the Word After

Above: Bekah Boswell (left) with the new swings and moms in the Solomon Islands. The Boswells were able to deliver the swings when they recently visited the Solomon Islands. The families in the Solomons say, Thank you!

Before
Above is a photo of the sad swing set in the Solomon Islands before...

Don and Lucy Lindholm went to Peru where they helped with the recording of the Yaminahua New Testament. The Lindholms praise God for the energy and stamina He gave Lucy for this arduous task. Praise God!

Faith Promise Update:

The Global Impact Committee would like to thank those who have turned in their pledges for the year. Giving to date is a bit short to meet the commitments we have made to our missionaries for the year. In addition to the regular financial support that we distribute to missionaries, we also have opportunities to participate in special needs as they rise. Your giving to Global Impact is making a difference to people around the world who need to hear of Christs love.
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Vivaldis Gloria Fall 2011

You Asked For It

Sermon series based on suggestions from our congregation Topics Include: July 3 ........ Waiting on the Lord July 10 ...... The Unpardonable Sin July 31 ...... Gods Word August 7 ... Forgiving Others August 21 . Being Led By God August 28 . Biblical approach to Sexuality
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We would like to invite you to be part of this 2011 Fall Concert as a singer. If you ever wanted to learn how to sing, this is a great opportunity to do so. Choir is not there to measure your singing ability, rather to support and encourage each other to sing loud for God. We need every part and even if you were never a singer but are interested in joining the choir because you want to praise God, that is all thats needed to join the choir -- a heart to sing Gods praise. Please contact Keum Hwang for any questions at keumhwang@tsumc.org.

Mexico City:
Hope to the Hopeless
In March, Jose Banales led a team to Mexico City where they worked on renovating a drop-in center for young people living on the street. The team was also involved in street ministry. Audrey gives praise for a trip to Mozambique to minister in a womens conference in April.

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