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May 23, 2017
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The Newsletter of First United Methodist Church of Longview
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Church News
Bidding Farewell Summer at fumc
As you know, Roy is retiring and TJ is moving. TJ’s last Sunday will be June 11,
2017. We will have our normal services that day and there will be a reception in Pastor–Led Combined
the Cook Foyer at 9:50 a.m. and a second one at noon. Adult Sunday School
Sundays at 9:40, July 9–30
Roy’s last Sunday will be June 18, 2017. There will be one service that day at In Nicholson Chapel
10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. There will be a reception prior to the service at 10
a.m. in the Cook Foyer. Wednesday Night Dinner
Every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Please come and express to Roy and TJ your appreciation for them sharing In the Fellowship Hall
God’s love through their ministries at FUMC. We also ask that you consider a
love offering for each of them made payable to FUMC. Please make separate Mom to Mom
payments noting “Roy or TJ Love Offering” on the check. We also ask that you July 12–August 9
write a note to them about your favorite memory with them or providing some Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m.
other kind words and bring to the receptions. In the Heritage Room
“Trusting in Christ (Jesus Calling Bible
Studies)”
Saying Hello
Two new pastors will start their ministries at FUMC Longview in July. Our new Adult Bible Study
Senior Pastor, Jay Jackson, will start July 2, 2017. We will have one Faith July 12–August 9
Matters service at 8:50 a.m. and one traditional service (God and Country Wednesdays from 6–7 p.m.
Service) at 11 a.m. with a reception at 9:45 a.m. in the Cook Foyer. There will In the Heritage Room
be no Sunday school that day. “Trusting in Christ (Jesus Calling Bible
Studies)”
Our new associate, Rebecca (Becca) Newcomb will be starting July 9, 2017.
That Sunday, we will have our normal services and a reception at 9:45 a.m.
in the Cook Foyer. We will have a new age pounding with gift cards to local Wednesday night
restaurants so please bring gift cards to the receptions for the new ministers.
dinner, may 24 & 31
May 24: “Taco Tuesday”
Beyond the Broken Heart Grief Class Wednesday! Crunchy beef tacos
Tuesdays from 4–5 p.m., May 9–June 6, in the Heritage Room with all the fixins: shredded lettuce,
We grieve because we love. How does the heart understand grief when tomatoes, cheese, jalapenos, salsa
it is broken by the death of a loved one? To survive and live forward, those and chips. Charro beans, and
who grieve must find answers. As we grieve, slowly we understand that grief pudding sundae bar.
is not a crisis of faith—it is a crisis of the heart. Here you will find comfort,
guidance, and spiritual support on your journey through grief. The hope is that May 31: Stuffed bell peppers, (and
these resources will lead you toward renewed hope and fullness of life as you Meatballs too!) rice pilaf, carrots,
emerge at last from the darkness of grief into the light of new life, your soul garden salad, and rolls and of
restored through the steadfast love and faithfulness of God. Please register in course dessert
the church office. For more information, please contact Mary Collier at (903)
753-4463. RSVP by emailing Sarah Mays, Event
Director, at smays@longviewfumc.org
or call at (903) 753-4463. If you have
VBS Volunteers Needed any food preferences such as gluten
VBS is still seeking shepherds to accompany children between activity stations, free, vegetarian, vegan, or sugar free,
June 26–30 from 8:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Duties include welcoming children, please let Sarah know.
checking roll, escorting children to activity stations every 20 minutes, signing
children out at end of the day’s session. Come for free snacks and meeting Click here to RSVP for
lots of new friends. To serve, please contact Nathan Firmin at nfirmin@
longviewfumc.org or (903) 753-4463. Wednesday Night
Dinner
SFLC LIMITED OPENINGS
ARE STILL AVAILABLE
SFLC has limited openings available
for Summer, as well as, Fall
2017–Spring 2018. Please call the
School Office at (903) 753-3121, or
email Dallas Lemmon at dallasl@
longviewsflc.org if you have any
questions.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The church library book sale will
be Saturday, September 9, and
Sunday, September 10. If you would
like to donate books (any except
DONATIONS NEEDED encyclopedias), DVDs, or CDs for the
The Annual Asbury House Garage Sale will be August 4 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and sale, please take them to the church
August 5 from 8 a.m.–Noon. This garage sale benefits the wonderful children library workroom (located near the
at Asbury House Child Enrichment Center and would not be possible without church office) at any time.
your support. Please drop off your items at the storage container on the corner
of Green St. and Whaley St. (No adult clothing, computers, or old TVs) every
Tuesday & Thursday from 7–8 p.m., and Saturdays 4–5 p.m. Are you in the Loop?
If you suffer from hearing loss, you
will be glad to know that our OnWave
Believe it or not, SUMMER is here! phonic ear listening devices
Newgate Mission is making plans to have “Survival Bags” to hand out during are once again working in the
the hot summer months. Your help is needed in collecting the items to fill the Sanctuary. These devices are set up
bags. Items needed: on a hearing loop which allows
• Gallon size plastic baggies the listener to hear with greater
• Small cans of tuna or chicken clarity the spoken word and music in
• Bags of peanuts/beef jerky or Slim Jims the worship service. You can
• Small boxes of raisins, pudding cups, crackers, fruit cups or cookies pick up a listening device in the
• Hardy candy, gum, mints Narthex when you enter the church.
• Bottled water or small juice boxes (Headphones are supplied, or
• Socks you can bring your own!)
• Deodorant Audio signals in the Sanctuary can
• Handy wipes/small soaps also be transmitted directly to a
Notes of scripture of words of encouragement (Please do not sign your full telecoil (T-coil) equipped hearing
name or give out any personal information.) aid. Please set your hearing aid to the
’T’ position.
There are a few items NOT to include –
• Chocolate, refrigerated items, fresh fruit, soft drinks, glass items, money,
• Cigarettes, mouth wash LCM job opening
Longview Community Ministries is
Thank you for helping us collect these items so we can hand out the bags hiring an Assistant Director of Food
this summer to the people! Items can be dropped off at the mission office Services. This is a part time position,
on Mobberly Ave! Thank you for ALL you do for the people of Newgate. For and the successful candidate must
questions or info, call (903) 757-6146 or email brenda@newgatemission.org. be at least 25 years old with a clean
driving record. This is because part of
the job will be making daily pickups
Sign your student up for MYSterY rAmbLe of groceries using our box truck.
Wanting an exciting time and some great devo led by our high school leaders? Occasional heavy lifting may also be
You need to sign up NOW! You can’t make us tell you the secret first. You just required. For further information or to
have to sign up. Registration is $100; forms are in the church office. Parent express interest please contact Robin
questions may be referred to Janice, youth director, at jcrane@longviewfumc. Fruia, LCM Executive Director, at
org. Scholarships are available. lcmexdirector@cablelynx.com.
Children and Youth News
registration deadline
SummerSlam!, June 18–21, is a
district wide pre-teen mission open
to kids entering the 4th–6th grade
in the fall. They will overnight at
Longview FUMC and spend the days
in mission projects around town.
Registration deadline is June 6, cost
is $75. Sign up at https://goo.gl/
forms/xIjO7dXa0mt7q1Rz1. Because
Congratulations to THE FLOOD for an exciting, rambunctious season! it is a multi-church event, registration
must be completed through this
website if your child is planning to
attend SummerSlam! Scholarships are
available. Contact Nathan Firmin at
nfirmin@longviewfumc.org
VBS, register today!
VBS will be June 26–30 from 9–11:30
a.m. VBS is open to all children
ages 4 years as of September
1, 2016 through those entering
6th grade in the fall of 2017. You
can register online now through
June 22 at https://docs.google.
Congratulations to Kayden Turner for Praise and admiration to Carly Garcia com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Y_
her second place finish in the Judson for her great twirl routine at Mrs. VL9qA8gfe1MAFNNnH0HhMwPKIoEig-
Middle School talent show this past Michelle’s twirl recital. Carly is a q9riSQ0V82k-Mw/
week. Kayden played with her band sophomore at Pine Tree High School viewform?c=0&w=1. Registration is
director and sang Dry Bones. She had and a twirler in the Pine Tree high online only. Please contact Rachel
the crowd swaying and the phone school marching band. Geist at (903) 753-4463 if you have
lights blazing. any questions.
Congratulations to Jordan Crum, Blair
Bodenheimer, and Jenna Crum on
great performances at Mrs. Michelle’s
big house DEADLINE
Our middle school mission, Big
All-Star twirl recital. They even House, has a few spots left. If you are
showed Janice Crane, Youth Director, planning on going, we need you to
some techniques. Jenna and Jordan “pester” mom or dad to get your form
are sixth grade students at White Oak and payment in to Janice, fearless
Middle School and Blair is finishing leader of middle school missions. We
her fifth-grade year at Springhill have great plans for work, worship,
Intermediate. and fun (Janice is in charge of the
FUN!!) Forms are available in the
church office or the youth room. Cost
is $160 today–May 30.
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