Newsletter ::
Sunday, July 20, 2008
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Current
Events and Opportunities
Ministry Areas ::
Ground Breaking Ceremony ::
The Ground Breaking Ceremony Sunday, July 13 was a beautiful ceremony. Members of the Planning & Building Committee and representatives of the Capital Campaign turn some dirt.
Representatives of Youth and Children's ministry turn the earth too.
Members of the congregation take turns
in our Ground Breaking Ceremony.
[ more photos ]
All-Church Garage Sale ::
Because everyone pitched in to make this a successful undertaking, our garage sale was a GIGANTIC SUCCESS! The donations absolutely overwhelmed us, and we are so grateful. The offers of help absolutely overwhelmed us, and we ARE SO GRATEFUL. We will announce
the final tally when the addition, subtraction, and prayers are finished. The numbers are around $19,000 so far!!! Thank you!
* Nativity Scene, Large, 3 pieces - $100
* Angel - $45
* Large Nativity Scene AND Angel - $135
* Nativity Scene, Small, 3 pieces - $75
All profits will be donated to the Capital Campaign Building Fund.
Deadline for orders: October 1 - Deposit required. These items are made-to-order by members of our church and will be available for pick up by Thanksgiving. To order or for more information call: Jerry Winburne at 281-993-5494 or Dusty Duston at 281-280-8489
Thank You! ::
Many thanks to Joe Clem and
- Building Committee
Children's Ministry- Where Children’s Faith Grows Strong
Please contact Diane Morris at
281-488-5111, x124 or
Sharon Rector at 281-488-5111, x123.
Summer Family Worshi
and
Sundays,
9:30am Family Worship
Worship as a family in the Sanctuary
or Great Hall
11am Power Hour Sunday School
[ download brochure ]
Creative Arts Camp ::
August 4, 6
9:30 – 11am
Explore, Learn and Develop Your Talents for God
This summer Children’s Ministry is offering a 4-day camp from 9:30-11am for Preschool thru Intermediate school age children. Your child will explore, learn and develop their God-given gifts through fun and interactive experiences by specialized individuals. Some choices will be Art, Jr. Woodworking, Preschool Reading, Foreign Language, Calligraphy, Drama, Scrapbooking, Stamping Up, Dance, and Music. All proceeds will go towards the building campaign. Cost will be $15 per session or $50 for all four sessions. To register please see us in the Children’s Ministry Office.
Sunday, August 24 – for 3rd Graders
On any of the items above, please contact Sharon Rector at 281-488-5111, x123 or sharon@clearlakemethodist.org or
Diane Morris at 281-488-5111, x124 or childrens@clearlakemethodist.org.
Look for more information on the Children's website: [go]
Youth Sunday School Power Hour this Summer :: now until July 27
This summer Youth Ministry and Children’s Ministry will focus on Family worship during the 9:30am hour and Sunday School - “Power Hour” will be during the 11am hour. This will end on July 27. Sunday School will take place during these six weeks only during the 11am service.
U.M. ARMY – Thank You! ::
We want to thank the congregation for supporting all our participants of U.M. ARMY this year. The beautiful notes and cards from all the Prayer Partners were so uplifting and greatly appreciated. The money from Adult Sunday school classes and other donors helped make our meals/snacks extra special. God truly blessed all 98 of us in so many ways as we served in Orange, completing twenty-four sites. Thank you again for supporting us as we did God’s handiwork.
No Snack Suppers in Summer ::
There will be no snack suppers provided at Youth Group during the summer, so be sure to eat before you come.
Jr. High Summer Bible Study – Narnia and Our World ::
All interested students going into grades 7 and 8 will be meeting once a week on Tuesdays to study the Bible, hang out, and have a good time with our Youth Interns. Our study will focus on Narnia and the connections that world holds with the Bible and our modern lives. The first meeting begins on Tuesday, June 17, in room 220 in the Youth Wing – 2pm-3pm. Don’t forget to bring your Bible.
Grades 9 and 10 - Summer Bible Study - Living a Life of Praise ::
All interested students going into grades 9 and 10 will be meeting once a week on Tuesday nights to study Psalms and what it means to live every day as an act of praise to God. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17, from 7pm-8:30pm at John Pearce’s home – 703 Woodhorn Ct. Be sure to bring your Bible.
Grades 11 and 12 plus recent graduates– Summer Bible Study ::
All interested students going into grades 11 and 12 and recent graduates will be meeting on Thursday nights to study Psalms and what it means to live every day as an act of praise to God. The first meeting will be on Thursday, June 19, from 7pm-8:30pm at the Stovall’s home – 13502 Pear Woods Ct.
Questions? –
Call 281-488-5111 (Amanda, x143; Jean, x138; or Vickie, x119)
Get out of debt!
Build an emergency fund!
30-minute previews:
* Sunday August 17, 10:30am (
* Wednesday, August 20, 6:30pm (
* Sunday, August 24, 10:30am (
Classes: September 4 - December 11
Thursdays, 7-9pm (
For information contact Dave King at 281-480-3038.
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Monotheistic Religions: Yesterday and Today
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Childcare available upon request! For more information or to register for any of these classes, contact Cari Robinette at 281-488-5111, x135 |
If You Want to Walk on Water... Men’s Tuesday PM Bible Study :: is on Summer Break!
Watch here for information on this study in the Fall.
Nooma – new for Young Adults ::
Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Rm. 425
Adults in their twenties are invited to attend a new study on Nooma. The study is a series of short films that address spiritual issues and questions in an artistic, thought-provoking format. We will meet in Room 425 at 7pm on Tuesdays. For more information contact Rev. Andrew Thompson
at 281-488-5111, x133.
Thursday Night Bible Study :: 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
Christianity and World Religions
Are Christians narrow-minded? Is there more than one way to God? Can the religions of the world live together in peace? Join us in this study by Adam Hamilton to explore these and other questions. We will not avoid controversy but will seek the truth and grace of God. Dinner at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. $4 donation is appreciated.
For more information contact Rev. Andrew Thompson at
281-488-5111, x133.
Singles at the Alley -
Agatha Christie’s
“The Unexpected Guest” ::
Saturday, July 26
The Singles Ministry is going to the Alley Theater on Saturday, July 26 to see Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest.” We’ll leave on the church bus at 6:30pm to see the 8pm show. Tickets are $15. For more information contact Charlotte Holmquest at 281-326-2736.
Singles Dance - Friday, August 8 ::
7-11pm, Great Hall, $10 at the door
The Singles Ministry of CLUMC will be hosting another dance for singles in the Great Hall. This dance is open to other churches as well. A wide variety of dance music will be played including the... two-step, waltz, polka, and swing. Tickets are $10 and light refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Rev. Andrew Thompson at 281-488-5111, x133.
| Sunday School Classes :: At 9:30am, there are five classes for senior adults: Forum, Genesis, Single Navigators, Hebeler and Pairs & Spares. At 11am, Voyagers welcomes senior adults. |
Come be a part of these ministries. For more information on getting involved with Senior Adult Ministries, call Silsbee Winburne at 281-993-5494. |
New Neighbor Baskets ::
Do you remember how it used to be? A moving truck pulled into the neighborhood and before you could turn around 3 neighbors were there introducing themselves with plates of fresh baked cookies, tuna casserole, and their “famous apple pie.” As a church we would like to help you get to know your new neighbors! Have you have noticed a moving truck in your neighborhood? Or perhaps you have a neighbor you have just never met? Come out to the visitor table on Sundays and pick up a “New Neighbor Basket.” It is chock full of goodies like a travel mug, coffee, tea, biscotti, candy, etc. It also contains vital information about the church. We would love you to use this as an opportunity to get to know you neighbors and invite them to join you here at CLUMC. We have plenty of baskets, so please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to share the love of Christ! For more information contact Annette Johnson at 281-488-5111, x140.
Membership Class :: Two Parts - Next Classes: August 10 & 24
Are you looking for a community of faith and support? Have you been attending CLUMC and you want to make it your home? Would you like to learn more about what it means to be a member of CLUMC? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you should attend the CLUMC 2-part Membership Class which meets every even month of the year on the 2nd and 4th Sunday from 12-3pm. For more information contact Rev. Lillie Ferrell at 281-488-5111, x111.
Have you seen the New Welcome Table? ::
Every Sunday morning we need help manning this great new addition to our church. We are asking folks to give their time for 30 minutes once a month. All you need is a smiling face and we can use you! Let’s work to make our church a place that truly has “radical hospitality”! Please call or email Annette at 281-488-5111, x140 if you can help with this very important new ministry!
Volunteering Opportunities ::
* Greeters, Videographers & photographers for church events!
* Volunteers with good handwriting and/or calligraphers needed for
special projects once or twice a year
For more information contact Annette Johnson at 281-488-5111, x140
* New members for the “e-team” evangelism team -
meets once a month
For more information contact Rev. Lillie Ferrell at 281-488-5111, x111
Check Out the New Member Pictures ::
Photographs of our new members can now be found in the case on the South side of the Elrod building near the rose garden. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new members so you can spot them and welcome them to CLUMC. Photographs can also be found on the church website under Sunday at a Glance.
Volunteer Opportunities (Service) ::
Moses had a rod.
How can you serve?
Support the Building Fund by Shopping at Kroger! ::
Kroger has a new Share Card Procedure. The new CLUMC barcode has to be scanned to start your enrollment, but you only need to do this once. We have copies of the barcode in the Front office, and in all of the Ministry Areas.
www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com
Click on Find your organization
- Type in
- Click on Search
- Click on Clear Lake United Methodist Church
- Print – and take it to your Kroger store! Be sure to give it to the cashier, with your plus card, at the beginning or your order.
Church Staff Positions Open ::
Youth Director
CLUMC is seeking a full-time Youth Director. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Job description provided upon request. Contact Rev. John R. Stephenson, 281-488-5110. Send resumes or any questions to john@clearlakemethodist.org.
| It is with a very mixed sense of feelings that I must announce to you that our youth
director, Amanda Grubbs, is leaving our Church staff to enter into Seminary in the fall as a full-time student at Brite Divinity School, TCU. Amanda has done an outstanding job with our youth over the past year, and we will certainly miss her. She has exhibited many wonderful gifts for ministry in our midst and she has used them faithfully and effectively. This has only served to confirm her sense of calling into Ordained Ministry and she has now concluded she can do no other thing than to follow that calling as she enters school as a full-time student. - Rev. Tony Vinson |
Congregational Life Coordinator
Applications are currently being accepted for the Congregational Life Coordinator. This is a part-time position that works under the supervision of the Associate Pastor for Evangelism and Lay Ministry and provides administrative support to the pastor. This Congregational Life Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and documenting church events, maintaining the church calendar, coordinating Big Events with staff and conducting yearly staff calendaring. This coordinator will develop a process of member assimilation that enables newcomers to become integrated into the life, membership and ministries of the church. Skills required: Proficient in MS Office Software.
Songs I Know By Heart ::
Bring a Guest to Church in August
Traditional Worship Services
8:15, 9:30 & 11am
Sunday, August 3
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Matthew 14:13-21
Sunday, August 10
"Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"
Matthew 14:22-23
Sunday, August 17
"Amazing Grace"
Romans 5:17-18
Sunday, August 24
"Old Rugged Cross”
John 19:17-18
Sunday, August 31
"How Great Thou Art"
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45
Tuesday Morning Eucharist ::
One of the greatest joys of the Christian life is sharing in Holy Communion. Somehow Christ’s presence is mysteriously real as we share in this sacrament. You are invited to come and share communion with members of the church staff every Tuesday at 8:30am in the Laffin chapel (the little chapel at the west end of the narthex in the sanctuary.) In addition to communion we join together in singing hymns and receive inspiration from a different member of the church staff each week as they offer a short devotional. This short morning service is over at 8:50am. Feel free to call Rev. John Stephenson if you would like more information.
Communion Stewards Needed ::
We are in need of Communion Stewards for the first weekend of every month. You can volunteer for either an hour and a half on Saturday afternoon for set up or Sunday after the 11am service for clean-up. If interested, please call Ann Lewis at 281-286-3058. Thank you!
Ushers Needed ::
All services - Call Dick Burghduff 281-488-3263
Every Sunday, except the first Sunday of the month, Communion and a time of quiet reflection are offered in the Laffin Chapel from 10:40-11am. Anyone who wishes may enter the chapel, partake of Communion, and spend time in quiet meditation. Although Communion is only offered once a month during our church services, Communion in the Chapel allows you to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and your forgiveness any Sunday. We welcome all.
Fall Season Brings Changes To Music Ministry –
New Times/Days! ::
Adults
- Sanctuary Choir (adult) – Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm
(beginning August 13)
- Early Risers Choir (adult) -Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15pm
(beginning August 20)
- Morning Bells (adult) Tuesdays, 9:30-11am (TBA)
Youth
- Youth Handbell Choir (grades 6-12) – Sundays, 4-4:45pm
(beginning August 24)
- Youth Choir (grades 6-12) – Sundays, 4:45-5:55pm
(beginning August 24)
Children
- Children’s Choirs – Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
(beginning September 3)
Other groups will be announced soon. Stay “tuned” for details!
Service Opportunities In Our Music Ministry ::
Directors Needed!
With a new season and a new schedule, our music ministry is in need of more directors. Here are the openings:
*Pre-K Choir Director (4 year olds) –
rehearses on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
(9/3 start date)
*Children’s Chime Choir Director (4th/5 th grade) –
rehearsal day/time TBA
*Adult Handbell Choir Director –
rehearsal day/time TBA+ Men’s Choir Director –
rehearses as needed on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
+ Women’s Choir Director –
rehearses as needed on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
+ these would be offered in 3-4 week segments
at selected times throughout the year.
CLUMC Praise & Worship Dance Ensemble 2008-2009 Season ::
• When does this start? Starting in August 2008
• Where do we perform? Walk Through Bethlehem, Christmas Services, Easter Season, or when needed during services
• How much time is involved? 3 to 4 one hour rehearsal maximum before the event
• What age can join? 8-10 - Group 1; 11-13 - Group 2; 14-17 - Group 3; and 18-adult - Group 4
• Why? To glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through dance!
• Do we have to be in every performance? No. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
If you are interested in joining the Dance Ensemble please email the dancer’s name, age, contact phone number, availability throughout the school year, along with any previous dance training to Amy Blake at blakeamy@sbcglobal.net. If you are a parent and would like to volunteer your time to help with the group please include your information as well.
Seventh Annual “Meet The Composer” Weekend ::
September 5 -9, 2008
This year, the CLUMC Music Ministry welcomes composer Jack Schrader for our annual “Meet the Composer” weekend. If you would like to be a part of the Festival Choir, there is no advanced preparation required. Rehearsals are on Saturday morning, September 6 and Sunday afternoon, September 7. The closing service is on Sunday evening at 7pm. For more details, pick up a flyer or contact Teresa Ludovice at teresa@clearlakemethodist.org or call 281-488-5111, x118 or x115.
[ Registration Form ]
Music Ministry ::
Our music ministry provides marvelous opportunities for children, youth and adults in singing and ringing choirs. There are also opportunities for instrumentalists throughout the year. Call the Music Office at 281-488-5111, x115 or x118 for more information.
Jami Smith in Concert ::
Sunday, August 3
7pm - Great Hall
FREE Concert!
Love offering will be taken for
The Watershed UMC.
Contemporary Worship Volunteer Training ::
Sunday, August 17
...following the 11am service in the Great Hall – Lunch will be provided!
We will have a brief volunteer training for new and existing volunteers for the following areas: set-up, take-down, sounds, greeters, communion assistants and offertory. Flexible schedules available for each area – volunteer as little as once per quarter. For more information contact Cari Robinette at 281-488-5111, x135.
Pancake Breakfast ::
Sunday, July 27
Fellowship Hall - 8:30-11:30am
Donations support CLUMC Missions.
BAMOW has no paid staff which allows us to focus all donations on
serving our clients. Our volunteers number around 150, with 70 regularly scheduled drivers, 10 meal coordinators, and 70 substitutes (on call to serve at any time). We would love to hear from you, even if you can only volunteer for holidays, vacations, once a week, or once every couple of weeks. Please call Dorothy at 281-486-1491 for more information.
Save the Date! ::
Women’s Retreat
March 6-8, 2009
Care Circle Coordinators Needed ::
One of the most effective and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Clear Lake United Methodist Church is that of a Care Circle Coordinator. Our goal is to have every church member in a Care Circle. A care circle is made up of people in our neighborhoods, who get to know each other and support each other. Sometimes this might be as simple as getting to know church members in your neighborhood. Being part of a Caring Circle is another way to stay connected to your church family. Your own family, or one of your neighbors might need additional support during a hospital stay, or the death of a family member. This might be done by calls, cards or sometimes providing meals if they are needed. If you would like more information please contact Linda Rockett at 281-334-2556.
GriefShare :: Sunday nights, 6pm, Rm. 425
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It’s a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future. GriefShare meets upstairs in the Flanders Building from 6 to 8pm in room 425. Child care is available for those who need it. For more information contact Rev. Harold Travis at 281-488-5110, x105 or Linda Bracey 281-484-1666.
C.A.R.E.S. Support Group ::
Monday, July 21
7pm in Room 424
Come join a group of people seeking understanding of diversity as family and friends of homosexual persons. We welcome all who are looking for a supportive community to share feelings in a confidential setting. The C.A.R.E.S. Support Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7pm in room 424/426. More information can be found at groups.yahoo.com/group/clumccares/.
Volunteering Opportunities ::
The following teams are in need of volunteers. If you need more information a name and contact number is given, or you may contact Linda Brackeen at 281-488-5111 x104.
Rides R Us – Volunteers provide rides to members of our congregation. Requests are made 48 hours in advance, and an e-mail is sent out to all volunteers to see who is available to provide transportation. Contact Don Sellers at 281-793-0743.
Prayer Ministry – Two additional volunteers are needed to e-mail the daily prayer requests to the Prayer Ministry Team. The volunteers would be responsible for one month 3-4 times per year. Contact LeAnn Brentzel at
281-474-4136.Nursing Home Ministry – This ministry provides Bingo on Wednesday’s from 2-4 for residents of Regal Estates. Volunteers would assist residents, as needed. Contact Shirley Bishop at 281-488-4157.
Hospals – Volunteers have the responsibility of visiting members who are in local hospitals one day per month. Contact Frankie Hap at 281-461-8562.
Opportunities for Families to Serve Together! -
Ever wondered what happens to the sign-in sheets in the folders in the pews? Have you ever wondered if there was an opportunity for your entire family to serve together in service at church? Well, we have a few openings for families to work together in service as an Attendance Sheet Collector. Approximately every other month, your family could stay after the 11am worship service and tear out the sheets from the folders followed by turning the sheets into the membership office. The information from these sheets will then be entered into our computer system on Monday mornings by our Attendance Clerks. If this sounds like an opportunity you and your family would enjoy, contact Linda Brackeen at 281-488-5111, x104.
Military Addresses Needed ::
We are currently updating our list of Active Duty Military Addresses.
Please submit any addresses you have for loved ones or friends who are serving our country in any branch of the military. Please email them to Stacey Sweet or call her at 281-488-5111, x220.
» Pray for the Military...
Please pray for this list of military personnel
Sermons Online ::
We are glad you are interested in listening to the sermons from our Sunday Worship Services. We have both Traditional and Contemporary services online. Our sermons are available in the .mp3 format so you can download directly to your computer or you can subscribe to our Sermon Podcasts.
mp3 files...
We have provided the files in the .mp3 format. You can download the files to your computer to enjoy via any .mp3 player including iTunes (which can be downloaded here) or you can listen via Window's Media player (which can be downloaded here.) There is also a direct download link on each sermon file that you can right-click with your mouse and choose "save as" to download the file to your computer to open in your choice of player.
Podcasts... (free!)
We are also making our sermons available as Podcasts. Subscribing to our sermon podcasts is free! You'll automatically receive new sermons as soon as they're released. Think of podcasting like a subscription to a newspaper. Once you subscribe to the podcast, it will automatically update new content (in this case, an audio copy of a sermon) to your reader as it becomes available. The content is downloaded to your PC, Mac or mobile device so you can access it whenever you want. Even though the name implies the requirement of an iPod, you actually don't need an iPod to subscribe to podcasts. All you need is a computer, some software, and an internet connection.
RSS Feed
Add to iTunes
(iTunes must already be installed for this link to work)
If you prefer to use a podcasting tool other than iTunes,
Our subscription feed URL is:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/clumcpodcast
Copy this feed into your podcatcher:
CDs of the Worship Services can also be checked out or ordered from the Church Library at 281-488-5111, x132 or email Betty Burghduff.
If you have an upcoming CLUMC event, don’t forget to get the word out. The Communication Ministry Office is here to serve you and publicize all your church events. Questions? Contact Lee Ann McMurtrie x102 or Leigh Mount x139
at 281-488-5111.
Deadlines!
Wednesdays at Noon
for The Communicator, church website
and bulletin insert.
When submitting, please email leigh@clearlakemethodist.org and leeann@clearlakemethodist.org to make sure we both get the
information in case one of us is out.
Church Paper Deadlines:
Deadline @ 12 noon For Paper dated
7/23 8/1
7/30
8/8
8/6
8/15
8/13
8/22
8/20
8/29
8/27
9/5
Please submit all articles for publicity: [email us your article!]
If you have any questions please contact Lee Ann McMurtrie at
281-488-5111, x102 or Leigh Mount at 281-488-5111, x139.
Emergency Planning Task Force ::
In case of emergencies, we are creating a church-wide database of emails. If you would like to participate, send yours to blanche@clearlakemethodist.org.