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“Reclaiming the city through the love of Christ”
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Sunday Morning Worship
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
How are we doing with our church goals?
10:50 a.m. Blended Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
Ed Lantz
Senior Pastor
In February’s newsletter I wrote about
Tyler Street’s goals for 2010. We’re now in
June and I want to update you on how we’re
meeting them.
Creating New Ongoing Groups
Two ongoing groups have been created
Tyler Street Christian Academy in the past few months. One is the
Foundations Sunday School Class which
We have attained a goal in life with the Lord 's help. was “birthed” from the Foundations Bible
With a sense of accomplishment Study which meets at Hula Café every other
Tuesday evening. This new Sunday School
we announce our graduation from
meets on the fourth floor of the sanctuary
Tyler Street Christian Academy building at 9:45 each Sunday morning and
has become the place of connection for a
number of “20 Somethings” and “30
Somethings.” When asked about the class,
We are deeply grateful to the members of Jeni Crecelius said, “I’m really excited.
Tyler Street United Methodist Church Every Sunday it keeps growing and we keep
for your prayers and support. getting new people. And there are great
things happening within the group – new
The Graduating Class of 2010 jobs, engagements and more. I think the
best thing about our class is that everyone
is incredibly honest. We have a very open
forum for discussion and it is helping us
grow in faith.”
A second group recently started is our
Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study that
meets from 6-7 am in Conference Room.
Left: Tyler Street Christian Academy Athletic Director Walter Favors Though early in the morning, this study has
become a rich experience. Jim Bayless
held a two-day basketball camp for aspiring hoopsters. The campers
learned basic skills and participated in challenging ball handling drills to teaches at Tyler Street Christian Academy
and participates before going to work.
help sharpen their game. Coach Favors provided each of the campers
Regarding the study, he said, “I really
with a shirt and each day after practicing the kids were served a hot dog
appreciate this study. It is very helpful to
supper. A great time was had by all.
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get together with other men, study God’s
Word and encourage one another.” I believe
Jim speaks for all those who have made this
part of their spiritual diet.
Expand Short Term Classes
This spring we’ve offered a number of
new short-term classes. I taught Roadmap
to Understanding Your Bible. John Wilks
led a study of the spiritual disciplines
through Lent. Another very exciting group
took place at the home of Anthony and Tene
Moore. Each week participants shared a
meal together before studying John
Eldridge’s book, “Waking the Dead.” One
participant was Stephanie Martinez. When
asked if she enjoyed the group, she said,
“Oh, it’s been great. I really like listening
to what others say and how their
observations apply to my life.”
Enhance our Homebound Ministry
First of all, let me say a big THANK YOU
to the many who faithfully care for our
homebound. You are a blessing!
In order to build on the great work that is
already taking place, Carol Weberg and Judy
Conway, in cooperation with Ray Truesdell,
are working to assess are current ministries,
as well as additional needs. They will soon
be distributing a survey to help in their work.
United Methodist Church
Summer Classics Series
Dallas Praise Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, June 13
7 pm in the Sanctuary
Free to the public
Reception will follow in Yeats Hall.
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Please let them know if you are interested
in helping in this vital ministry. You will be
a blessing and you will be blessed.
Referring to caring for our shut-ins, Judy
says it well, “It’s a privilege and an honor
to visit my spiritual mentors. I just love
them.”
Improve the North Side of Sanctuary and
Demolition of Memorial Building
The Trustees are working behind the
scenes on both issues. Garry Wolford says,
“I am pleased to report that we have pricing
for the repair and painting of the windows
as well as pricing to replace the window with
thermo windows, which would also save us
money on the heating and cooling of this
area. We are still waiting on the costs
involved in the Memorial building.”
As you can see, we’ve been meeting some
of the goals. At the same time, we’re
looking forward, prayerfully seeking new
opportunities for growth and service. Our
fall calendar is coming together and I’m
excited about the ministries we will be
offering.
Let me close with a word of thanks.
Thank you so much for allowing me to serve
with you at Tyler Street. I’m blessed.
Blessings,
Ed Lantz
Tyler Street
presents...
Mrs. Judy Conway honored as Mother of the Year 2010
Tyler Street’s 2010 Mother of the Year was
born in Cockrell Hill, Texas. The eldest of two
children, she was raised by her mother and
grandparents. She learned how to be a caretaker
at a very young age since her mother was
confined to a wheelchair. She attended Sunset
High School where she was a member of the
National Honor Society, Youth for Christ,
Morning Meditation Committee, Good
Scholarship Club, and Honor Guard. While she
was in high school, she began attending Cockrell
Hill United Methodist Church, where she made
her first commitment to Jesus Christ.
After graduation, she spent two years at Texas
Women’s University. She left TWU when her
mother’s health worsened, and she needed her to
take over her job. The next chapter in her life
brought her here to Tyler Street as Rev. Paul
Morrell’s secretary. It was here that she started
dating a member of the music staff, and they
married on New Year’s Eve in 1972.
She and her husband worked with the deaf
ministry here at Tyler Street and helped lead a
Bible study for the deaf. Then her husband
became the Music Minister at First United
Methodist Church in Forney,
Texas, and they both worked with
the youth there at Forney. After
five years of marriage, they
started their family. They were
blessed to have two daughters
and two sons. Our Mother of the
Year happily stayed home with
her children as long as possible.
Then in 1983, an opportunity was
presented to her by a long time
friend to help begin a neonatal
practice, and she worked in this
practice for seventeen years.
Then after nineteen years of
marriage, she and her husband
divorced, and she became a
single mom, raising their four
children. Although this was one of the most
difficult times in her life, her children were
always her priority, and she made sure that they
were surrounded by a Christian community to
help them during this transition. She soon began
sending them to Tyler Street Christian Academy.
Even though she was working full-time, she was
still actively involved in their lives, attending
athletic events, field trips, ballet recitals, PTA
meetings, and youth mission trips. She
constantly sacrificed her time and finances to
make sure that her children had everything that
they needed.
During this time, she not only loved and
provided for her own children, but for others as
well. She made sure her home was a place of
love and comfort to whoever was in need. Her
children’s friends were always welcome at her
home. When her niece needed a place to live,
she welcomed her into her family, raising her and
loving her like a daughter. Her commitment to
family was strong, and it grew as she chose to
care for her father, mother, grandmother, and
aunt when their health began to decline.
In 1999, she was reunited with her high
school sweetheart, and they married in July in
2000. She expanded her circle of love to include
her husband’s two children and four grand-
children. She was also proud to welcome a
grandson in 2006, followed by two more grand-
sons in 2009.
She currently helps with several ministries here
at Tyler Street. She loves ministering to the shut-
ins in our congregation and was recently asked to
co-chair the shut-in ministry. She was one of the
founders of The Heart to Heart ministry. She also
spends many Saturday mornings ministering to
members of our community at the CSO. And at
least once a month you will find her helping in the
nursery department, ministering to our babies and
young children.
Her older daughter says: “When I was younger
and people told me I was just like my mom, I
would get irritated, (like most children do).
However, now I know that this is the highest
compliment anyone could pay me.”
Her daughter-in-law says: “I became one of
her children the day we met, and she’s never
showed me anything but love and acceptance. I
am so grateful to be counted as one of her
daughters.”
Her younger daughter says: “When we were
young, her constant Scripture quoting, praise
singing, and out-loud prayer attitude was a source
of embarrassment for all of us kids. But now it is
the source of our strength. I am proud to say that
I have grown up to look and act just like my mom.
I cry. I serve. I sing. I love. I pray out-loud
when I’m driving. She taught me how to live like
Jesus as a joy-filled servant of God.”
Her niece describes her in this way: “She is
caring, loving, selfless, compassionate, humble,
kind, encouraging, inspirational, sympathetic,
concerned, kindhearted, considerate, gentle, and
benevolent. She is my hero.”
Consistently exemplifying sacrificial love and
dedication to her family and her church, our 2010
Mother of the Year is Judy Huggins Conway.
ANNIVERSARY On May 2nd, the class was
opened with singing “Take Time to be Holy,” led by
John Skinner and accompanied by Jean Helsem.
Mary Margaret Roberson gave the opening prayer.
Our devotion was given by Chastine Wieting, taken
from one of Charles Swindell’s book. Our May
prayer concern is for Barbara Bolin. Estelle Holley
began a 4-part series on “Angels in Our Midst.” It
includes stories of true incidents or encounters with
angels. Angels are mentioned 294 times in the
Bible. We were glad to have Ann Theriot, daughter
of Alma and Dub Sutton, as our visitor. Thanks to
Mary Margaret for the good refreshments and pretty
flowers. On Mother’s Day, May 9th, class was
opened with singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer” led by
John Skinner and accompanied by Jean Helsem.
Opening prayer was given by Patsy Thompson.
Anthony Skinner brought our devotion. He sang
“He Walks with Me” and was accompanied by
Mary Ann Montgomery. Our prayer concern for
May is Barbara Bolin. The lesson was brought by
Richard Phillips from Joel Osteen’s book. We had
3 visitors with us today; Cindy Felts (daughter of
Carol Bilz), Kay Harding, (daughter of Pat and
Patsy Thompson), and Bobby Wieting (son of
Chastine Wieting). Thanks to the Thompsons for
the delicious refreshments and beautiful roses.
Kay, we appreciate you helping with the refresh-
ments. On May 16th, we opened with singing “O
Come All You Faithful” led by John Skinner and
accompanied by Jean Helsem. Opening prayer was
given by Chastine Wieting. The class sang “Happy
Birthday” to Don Helsem, whose birthday is
Monday, May 17th. Cynthia Dooley brought our
devotion. She reminded us that we should all
follow and be a part of God’s purpose. We need to
be in special prayer for Shirley Allen and Sabrina
Trujillo. We are glad to report that the Holley’s
great-grandson, Jonah, has been released from the
hospital and doing much better. Dorothy West told
us to put June 22nd at 4:30 P.M. on our calendars for
the June class party. Mary Margaret Roberson
brought the lesson from the book of Genesis and
the story of Joseph. She told how Joseph was
mistreated by his brothers and sold in slavery in
Egypt. Then much later, Joseph was reunited with
his brothers and yet he did not seek revenge toward
his brothers. She reminded us of 3 things: 1) God
gives us grace; 2) God lifts you up and makes you
Blest Be the Tie that Binds
attend Sunday School and church at this time.
Dorothy West told us that the location of our June
party has been changed to the Hula Café, but is still
scheduled for June 22nd at 4:30 pm. Patsy Thompson’s
lesson was entitled “It’s a Matter of Trust and Where
Are You”? Where are you in your personal relation-
ship with God? We need to all focus more on God.
Thanks Patsy, for another great lesson. We were
pleased to have 2 visitors with us today: Kay Harding
(daughter of Patsy and Pat Thompson), and Ann
Theriot (daughter of Alma and Bill Sutton). Our
thanks to Maxine for the delicious refreshments.
CHALLENGE On May 2, the Challenge class
attended the stewardship planning discussion by
Darrell Loyless, Ph.D., CFRE, of the Texas Methodist
Foundation. This was a very interesting and
informative talk. Pat Whiteley taught the Challenge
class on May 9. Pat talked about his reflections on
how his faith matches up to what the Bible says about
faith. He began by looking at Habakkuk 2: 4 and
3:17-19. Whatever happens, we learn to live by
faith—our faith rests in Jesus. Pat also referred to
scriptures in the books of John and Philippians.
Through our struggles, God is with us. Pat reminded
us that we have received a heritage of faith from the
godly people that have been a part of our lives. To
grow in our faith, we need to pour ourselves into
God’s Word on a daily basis.
COVENANT CLASS Congratulations to our
graduates: Ginger Young with her masters in science
and nursing from TCU, Micah Weberg with his
Bachelor’s of Science in Physics with a minor in Math
from the University of Texas at Arlington, and Mary
Kathryn Skinner who graduated from Tyler Street
Christian Academy. Lisa Lantz led us in a wonderful
lesson on May 23 titled “Water-Walker or Boat
Potato?” Lisa’s openness and honesty were greatly
appreciated. Fear creeps into our lives in many
different ways. Water-walkers accept that fear is a
price they pay for growth. As you each go through this
week, our prayer is for you to be able to step out of
“the boat” and accept that the short-lived fear is a
reasonable price for the spiritual growth and reward
that Jesus Christ provides! Remember our prayer
requests.
TWO BY TWO On the first Sunday of May, we met
with several other classes to learn about the Endow-
ment Program at Tyler Street. This is so important and
good to leave a legacy. Jim Gettman taught on May 9,
graduated to heaven. Our church is a stronger
congregation because of them. The Philcoxes are
both home and continue to need our prayers as they
recover. As we look forward to June, many will be
celebrating birthdays: Janet Rhodes on the 10th,
Frank Avaritt on the 20th, and Will Philcox on the
21st. Anniversaries for the Ostroffs on the 12th and
the Burrous’ on the 28th.
WEDDING RING In April, we had a surprise
party for Herby Keeter. Ed Logan played and we all
sang “Happy Birthday.” She was presented with a
cake loaded with burning candles. She could NOT
blow them out (they were trick candles)! We
laughed. Then it was announced she was “39” but
reversed! Yes, at 93, she is the senior member of our
class. Congratulations! Class opened on May 2 with
Ed Logan at the piano and we sang “Tis So Sweet to
Trust in Jesus” followed with “Open My Eyes That I
May See.” Tom had the morning prayer. Herby gave
a beautiful devotion titled “Just Stay.” Evelyn’s
report: Maureen fell Thursday and broke her pelvis.
She was in Methodist Charlton two days then moved
to Charlton Rehab on Wheatland Rd. Helen is sick
and Margie still has an infection. Frank then gave
his wonderful lesson from the Old Testament first 17
Books speaking of Abraham and Sarah. He had a
“show and tell” map of the land at that time. Class
opened on May 9 with Ed Logan at the piano as we
sang “There is Power in The Blood” followed with
“Trust and Obey.” Morning prayer by Frank.
Evelyn’s report was Gertrude Reese, long time
member who has been in a nursing home, died May
8, funeral May 10 in Lampasas. Helen has breathing
problems, Margie still has infection and Maureen
still in rehab on Wheatland Rd but she is doing well.
Ace gave a cute devotion about the difference
between a young turkey and a young eagle. Buddy
Holley brought our lesson, starting with a reading
from someone about their first Mother’s Day
without their Mother then followed with his lesson
based on the 23rd Psalm. Class opened on May 16
with Ed Logan at the piano as we sang “Amazing
Grace” followed by “He Lives.” Frank opened with a
prayer. Evelyn reported Maureen would be home
Tuesday for home therapy, Martha Ann is looking
for another place to live and MaryLu has more
health problems. This was “Frank’s Day.” With R.E.
out of town, Frank presided. After his prayer, he
gave his devotion “Be Thankful,” then started

Sage Advice: From someone who has been there, done that!
by Tom Young
It seems that much of our attention in recent
months has been directed toward those
corporations and institutions that have betrayed
the trust of their clients, customers or
stockholders. As a result we are becoming a
nation of cynics, distrusting those “in high
places,” condemning them for their lack of ethics
and for the greed that drives them to take
advantage of others for personal gain.
But the measure of evil is relative: I believe
that in God’s eyes there is little difference
between the neighborhood butcher with his
thumb on the scale and the big time corporate
CEO who manipulates stock values and cheats
thousands of others for his personal profit.
What about our own business practices?
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As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called
upon to be better than we have to be, in our
business and professional lives as well as in our
personal relationships within our church and
with our families. Even the smallest temptation
to use our position or knowledge for personal
gain to the detriment of another must be
avoided. Love for our neighbor is not our only
visibility in the community. Our integrity is also
on display.
A number of years ago in Dallas, I had the
high privilege of working in a community
campaign with Tom Landry, the legendary coach
of the Dallas Cowboys football team. Mr.
Landry…and I called him that out of the great
respect I had for him…was a man whose
integrity and Christian values were beyond
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reproach at all times. Later I received a personal
letter from him, which included this quote, his
personal slogan. He said he “borrowed” it from
Vince Lombardy. “The quality of a man’s life is in
direct proportion to his commitment to
excellence.”
There is no excellence in life without integrity.
When we recognize this quality of spirit in others
with whom we come in contact daily, we should
openly express our appreciation, and tell them just
how much we value the fact that we can trust
them completely.
Integrity is the true measure of the person. It
embodies trust, responsibility and honesty. It is
the character mark that defines the exceptional
human being and lifts one above the ordinary.
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June, 2010
humble; and 3) God brings reconciliation. She
reminded us that we all need to be prepared when
Jesus returns. We are so glad to have our 3 visitors
with us today: Cynthia Dooley, Kay Harding
(daughter of Pat and Patsy Thompson), and Ann
Theriot (daughter of Alma and Bill Sutton). Thanks
to Chastine for the good refreshments. The singing
of hymn “Lord Jesus I Love Thee” opened the class
on Sunday, May 23, led by John Skinner and
accompanied by Jean Helsem. Maxine Peterson
gave the opening prayer. The devotion was given by
Chastine Wieting from the book “Letters to a
Stranger.” Estelle gave us an update on the ill and
asked for prayer for members of our class and the
church. Barbara Bolin is to have kidney surgery on
Tuesday, May 25th, at 1:00 P.M. at Methodist
Central; Ben McLean was taken to the hospital with
chest pains thinking it was a heart attack, but we
are glad to report he was released without it being a
heart attack; Shirley Allen is to continue with her
medication; and Mozell Skinner is still unable to
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Mother’s Day. He shared a beautiful story about his
mother helping him prepare for a test at school. He
also told us about his mission trip to Mexico. Mary
Lee Miller gave the prayer. On the third Sunday of the
month, Don Lindholm blessed us with another good
lesson. Lucy was not feeling well but Don reported
they were rejoicing over her finishing the translation
of the Bible with Wycliffe in Peru. We had good
attendance on the fourth Sunday to hear Pat
Whiteley’s excellent lesson. We missed Millie, Susan
Lamar, and the Schoonovers, who are visiting their
daughter Sue and her family in Omaha. Marsha
Griffin reported that her granddaughter’s headaches
have greatly improved. Also, Babara Remele’s son-in-
law, John, is doing better. Shirley Allen has had a real
battle raging with her problems. Keep her in your
prayers diligently. Shirley is such a blessing to this
class. And a wonderful witness to the Lord. This
Sunday is Memorial Day. We are thankful to those
who have given their lives for our freedom. It is not
free. Remember those in our church family who have
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gave his lesson on the history of Isaac. One
amazing lesson—as usual no notes, all from
memory. Thank you Frank. Class opened on May
23 with Ed Logan at the piano and we sang
“Wonderful Words of Life” and “Jesus Calls Us.”
Frank presided today and had our morning prayer.
Evelyn’s son Kent and daughter-in-law, Jackie,
visited us as it was Evelyn’s birthday. They
brought wonderful cupcakes for all. Evelyn’s
report was not very good. Mary Lu has cancer and
her doctor is going to try radiation before doing
surgery. Herby is home with upper respiratory
infection, Margie is still having problems, former
member Larue Sallis died this past week and was
buried in Comfort, TX. Good news is Maureen is
now having home therapy. Martha Ann is moving
to Caruth Haven Court. Mary Etta brought a nice
devotion “And Now.” Ace with more of his
wonderful lesson in the book of Acts. Myron told
us this was his last time with us. He is moving out
of town because he has to.
June, 2010
Tyler Street is my home
by J King
Some of you know that I live in DeSoto and work
in Plano. It’s a 74 mile round-trip every day and
most of the trip is on Interstate 35 and Central
Expressway. I haven’t quite learned the lessons
I’m supposed to learn about patience and anger-
management, but I’m trying.
In the afternoons, my goal is simply to get home.
No matter what has gone on during the day (or on
the drive home), once I get home, then I’m HOME.
Maverick, our West Highland Terrier, will come
running to the door barking up a storm all excited to
see me. Sometimes Carolyn even comes running to
the door barking. Sometimes it’s good barking and
sometimes it’s not. But, regardless, I’M HOME!
Last summer we had an incredible week-long
vacation visiting Washington, DC. I fell in love
with the area. We were constantly on the run and
only scratched the surface of what we wanted to
do. Even though I wanted to stay longer, I was so
glad to get home. All of you have had experiences
like these about getting home.
I feel the same way about Tyler Street. It’s home.
And for me, it’s the only church home I’ve ever
known. Family members, either blood-related or
not, have come and gone through the years. But,
they are still my family. They always will be. I
hate to think of who I would be if I hadn’t
encountered them. For better or for worse, I am a
product of the Nursery, the Children’s Department,
the Youth Department, the Young Adults, the
t Nominations for this year’s Father of the Year
are now being accepted. Please send a letter describ-
ing the Christian character of the nominee. You may
submit it to Donna Reed in the church office or by
email to donnareed@tsumc.org. Very important: the
deadline is Monday, June 7 by 5 pm.
t Tuesday, June 1, at 8 p.m., the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra will return for another free community
concert at Kidd Springs Park, at Tyler and Canty,
in North Oak Cliff. Rain site: Kidd Springs Recre-
ation Center. Rei Hotoda, Conductor. Enjoy this
evening long event with beautiful music, delicious
food and activities and games for all ages. Ride your
Wedding Ring Class (my parents), The Koinonoi
Class, children’s choirs, youth choirs, youth/adult
softball leagues and the Crosswise players to name
a few. I have been on choir tours literally from one
coast to the other. I have run all over and hidden in
parts of many of the buildings on campus (mainly
as a child, but...)
I got married in the Chapel and both of by boys
were born into this church and were baptized here
and have had many of the same experiences growing
up here as I have. I’ve seen them grow up to be
fine young men, largely due to people they have
met at Tyler Street. I have learned to play Chicken
Foot on retreats. We’ve put on numerous plays and
we made a movie. I was part of a short skit one day
during church where the different characters talked
about their motivations about giving to the church.
I froze for 35-ish seconds. Nothing. I have it on
tape somewhere. Right in the middle of my
monologue, my mind went blank (surprise). Instead
of panic, it was a strange quiet peaceful place. It
probably looked a little goofy, but I didn’t miss a
word of my monologue. And, after church, many
people came up to us and told us how much they
enjoyed, identified with and appreciated the skit.
Family is so loving and forgiving.
Everything hasn’t always been perfect. My
feelings have been hurt on occasion. Things haven’t
always gone my way. Years ago, when I had long
hair (I’ll pause a moment while you insert your jokes
Our Church Family
t Happy birthday to Herby Keeter who cel-
ebrated her 39th, oops, her 93rd birthday. Congratu-
lations!
t A Men’s Bible Study will meet every Wednes-
day morning at 6:00 am in the Conference Room. All
men are welcome.
t The Heart to Heart ministry will have their next
meeting on June 5 at the home of Carole Bogart from
10 am to noon. All women are invited.
t Dear Tyler Street family, words cannot express
how much your kindness, cards and words of sym-
here … are you through?) There were some who
looked down on me because of the length of my hair.
Some even said hurtful things to me. And I know
that I’ve done and said things that have hurt others,
too. But we’re family. We stick together. We stay
together. We laugh, we cry and we forgive each other.
Also, I don’t have the same types of foundations
that many people have. Growing up, we thought we
would go to Sunset High School but the boundaries
shifted and I went to Kimball. I don’t think of myself
as a “Knight.” When I went to Dallas Baptist
College, I went as a commuter student. I never lived
on campus. So, I don’t have the long-term
friendships or memories that many have through their
schools. And, since I’ve worked for six different
school districts in my career, I don’t identify myself
with any one district. The one constant throughout
the years has been God. I have a long-term friendship
with Him. I have long-term memories through Him.
Regardless of the changes, God has always been at
Tyler Street. And it carries with it a “reunion” that I
am so looking forward to.
Tyler Street will always be more to me than what
I can express a few hundred words. As soon as this
is published, I’ll have other thoughts that I’ll wish
that I’d shared.
Tyler Street United Methodist Church is my home.
Why would I be anywhere else? After six days of
the world, it’s nice to come home for a while and see
my family. I hope you’ll be there, too.
in-law, David Yanase.
t Youth Impact Camp starts July 12 at Camp
Bridgeport. See Jon Farrer for more details.
t Youth Mission Trip is being rescheduled. See Jon
Farrer for more details.
t The Finance Committee appreciates your faith-
ful support of our church. We are below budget in our
receipts and summer, with its usual lower receipts and
higher expenses, is coming. Therefore, we urge our
members who are behind on their pledges to catch up
if possible. Each of us should give faithfully this sum-
Congratulations to our high school and college graduates!
2010 TSUMC “Refuge” Youth Group
Graduating Seniors
v Mary Kathryn Skinner is graduating from
Tyler Street Christian Academy. While there, she
was a member of the National Honor Society,
cheerleading squad, student council, chapel
committee and praise and worship team. She was
the Meadows Committee president her junior
year and vice president her senior year. She also
held the office of Junior class vice president and
Senior class president. She received both the
Horace and Floy Patterson memorial scholarship
as well as the Scott Reed memorial scholarship.
She has received the president’s award for
educational excellence and the ACSI distin-
guished student award. This year, Mary was
named Crusader of the Year. Over the summer
she plans on attending the youth Mission Trip
and IMPACT camp when she is not working at
her summer job. In the fall, Mary will be
attending Dallas Baptist University.
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Will I recognize you when you next visit?
What will become of me if I fail at your visit?
Perhaps I will be distracted by some worldly
care.
Would my life be consumed into thin air?
I long to do your will,
Must overcome my free will,
Sinful nature deflects the thought.
Will you never again give me a second thought?
All I know is to cry out for deliverance.
Nonetheless, you are my deliverance!
Searching constantly for evidence that you are
here,
Still, confident that in your time I will see you
here!
In all this never losing hope
You are my only source of hope.
I place upon your shoulders all my burdens
By your relief, carry my burdens.
v Robert Steffey is graduating from Sunset
High School. At Sunset, Bob participated in
debate, theater club, wrestling, and the Green
152 environmental club. He was on the honor
roll all four years and will be graduating 7th out
of a class of 540. He has won various debate
awards and accolades ranging from 1st to 6th
place and took 3rd in the district for his wrestling
weight class. He was named senior science
student of the year for 2010. In addition to
attending Mission Trip and IMPACT camp, Bob
plans on using the summer to prepare for
college. He will be completing freshman English
as well as auditing various college courses
beginning with calculus. In the fall, Bob will be
attending Kansas University and begin working
towards a B.S. in chemical engineering.
Those graduating from college
v David Boswell, Anthropology
Harvard University
They would fulfill the prophets of old.
Life catches us with its twists and turns
From its demands our hope yearns
For salvation from our fleshly slide
We search for peace a place to hide.
So in darkest silence wait
Our hour has come please do not be late.
In a moment, our savoir will be here.
Call his name he will draw you near.
My heart cries out
Your spirit overcomes my doubt.
Still the conflict swirls within
What a sorry state I am in.
Despite my best intentions I cannot overcome
v Jeff Egger, Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
v Jacob King, Bachelor of Arts in History
Cum Laude
Texas Christian University
v Bobby Lewis, LVN
Concorde Career College
v Mike Skinner, concentration in Business
Dallas Baptist University
v Micah Weberg, Bachelor of Science in
Physics with a minor in math
Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
University of Texas at Arlington
v Ginger Young
Masters in Science and Nursing
Texas Christian University
Even as my spirit groans, O Lord, quickly come!
I know you are there, even though I cannot see.
By your grace, set me free.
Toward you, O God, I set my face.
It is your word your will I trace.
To my weary soul, bring peace.
May I rest in you the struggle cease?
Listening now, I expect to hear your voice,
As you, explain to me my next choice.
Waiting now, what will you show?
Your will be done, this I know.
As God Speaks
Patrick Levi Whiteley
May 2, 2010

By your very nature you will not desert

bike! Pack a picnic! Bring your lawn chairs and blan-
kets! Bring a soccer ball!
t Congratulations to Masey Cockins and Joshua
King who are now engaged to be married.
t Dear Tyler Street family, thank you to everyone
who called, visited, helped, have or are praying for
Mike during his stay in the hospital and recuperation.
-- Mike and Kathryn Brooks
t Congratulations to Bethany Vrabel who received
the Cum Laude Scholar Award from MacArthur High
School. Proud parents are Mike and Melissa Vrabel.
t Happy birthday to Lucille King who will be 92
years old on June 6. Congratulations!
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pathy have meant to me during the loss of my dear
mother. It has touched me deeply. She was 90 years
old. I miss being able to talk with her even though
we lived across the ocean from each other. I have a
big hole in my heart. You have really been a family
to me. May God bless you all for your thoughtful-
ness. I will never forget it. -- Julia Engel
t Sandy Flair’s step-grandson and the late Bob
Flair’s grandson, Robert L. Flair III, earned his
Eagle Scout Award on March 27 at St. Paul Episcolpal
Church in Waxahachie. He is a member of Boy Scout
Troop 234. Congratulations!
t Our love and sympathy go...to friends and family
of Gertrude Reese.
To Lucille Musslewhite in the loss of her son-
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mer. “Bring all the tithes into the store house...if you
do, I will...pour out a blessing...try it!” Malachi 3:10
t Financial Update thru April 30, 2010:
Jan-Apr Budgeted Receipts $255,000
Jan-Apr Actual Receipts $240,748 or 94%
Jan-Apr receipts short of budget
$ 14,252 or 6%
MEMORIALS
In memory of Melvin Griffin given by Marsha
Griffin.
In memory of Jack Hancock given by Marsha Griffin
and Dal and Lawana Burrous.
In memory of Ruby Jackson given by Marsha
Griffin, John and Connie Rosenburg, Rex Stark.
June, 2010
June Food Drive
Because you love, you draw us near to convert. We are collecting items for our outreach to those in need. Please
Ever making provision for those who love you
bring a bag back next Sunday filled with the requested items.
Our love of self becomes love of you.
Your care is constant without end.
As you stand, my soul you defend.
Even if my eyes do not see ü 1 medium jar peanut butter ü 3 cans of fruit cocktail
By your spirit set me free. ü 1 box cold cereal ü 1 bag of rice (2 lbs)
ü 3 boxes of macaroni and cheese ü 2 bars hand soap
So lost and beaten down
As the water rises, will I drown?
No shelter from the raging storm “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver
Will you rescue me calm the storm?
Is there anyone so bold so brave
him in time of trouble” -- Psalms 41:1
That would risk their life sinners save. Thank you for giving, caring and supporting our outreach for those in need.
Oh, for someone to be so bold
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 On the Team
by Don Lindolm, Global Impact Chair
Teams. We see them everywhere. Why? Teams do
what individuals cannot. Teams do things together.
God uses teams too! His first team was Adam and
Eve—a married couple. Then came the family team.
When Jesus came to earth to start his work he formed
a team. The 12 he chose were an unruly bunch
unlikely to succeed in changing the world. But the
training Jesus gave them combined with the power
of God’s Spirit changed them into an effective team.
Tyler Street Church is a team. Yes, we are! We
José and Audrey Bañales are
Happy Regional Directors for OMS in
TX, OK, NM, AR, & LA.
Father’s They recruit new missionaries
and help them raise financial
Day! support, represent OMS to
churches, lead short term
mission trips to Mexico and serve as Every
Community for Christ Shepherds for Mozambique.
David Beevers’ ministry in
Zimbabwe is teaching and training
local pastors mainly in rural areas
along with overseeing a local
orphanage. His wife Nola died April
5, 2008.
Freddy and
Easter Egg Hunt 2010 Bekah Boswell
serve with
Wycliffe Bible
Translators. After
Contact Jamie Nelson for info: 214-946-8106 x301 completing a
or jamienelson@tsumc.org New Testament
June 21-25, 2010 translation in the
Solomon Islands they came to Dallas where Freddy
filled executive positions and is currently the
For children entering Executive Director of SIL International. Bekah has
K5-6th grade been head nurse in the Dallas Clinic.
Cost: $30
Includes water, snacks and t-shirt Scott and Lorna Burford are
media specialists who work in
Join us for a week of fun and South Asia recording newly
Christ-centered sportsmanship
translated Scripture for those who
cannot read for themselves. They
are members of Wycliffe who
work with Faith Comes By
Hearing which has a discipling
ministry for oral learners.
Dr. David & Vreni Greenlee live in Switzerland,
but their ministry is worldwide for Operation
Mobilization and other missions. Vreni teaches
German to immigrants and gives them practical help
as a means of witness. David teaches in seminaries
and Bible schools, does research and writing, as well
as developing new strategies for mission ministry.
Roman and Carolyn Hostetler are Bible translators
who work in Papua New Guinea. In 2005 the New
Testament was completed for the Vasui people. Since
then their focus has been training leaders how to use
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work together. We help each other. We accomplish
God’s work together.
There are teams within our Church too. One of
them is the Global Impact Team. What a
presumptuous name! No it isn’t, because it’s the team
that helps our Church carry out God’s instructions
to share the Good News of Jesus around the world.
Our Church has a global impact.
The Global Impact Team is responsible for
selecting missionaries and mission organizations
which our Church supports financially so the Good
the Scriptures and to prepare
materials for teaching them
and training local people to do
translation in other languages
on the island of Bougainville.
Tim and Martha
Matzke have relocated
to Dallas from the
Solomon Islands where
they served as literacy
specialists with
Wycliffe. Tim has been
asked to serve in the
International Literacy office of SIL while Martha
will serve in communications for the Pacific Area.
Wycliffe will release the Matzkes to their new
assignments once their financial support has reached
a required amount.
Scott and Vicky
Satre have
dedicated their
lives to giving the
Ngomba people
of Cameroon
God’s Word in
their own
language. The Gospel of Luke has been published
and the Jesus film completed. Scott continues to
work with two national translators to finish the New
Testament. Vicky is a librarian at an educational
resource center for missionary children in Yaoundé
where their children attend school.
Dr. Ervin and Dr. Coleen
Starwalt are training
Nigerians to do Bible
translation at the
Theological College of
Northern Nigeria in Jos.
The programs in which
they are teaching offer BA and MA degrees in Bible
translation. There are 300 languages in Nigeria
without any Scripture.
David and Elisy Stephen from India seek out
villages that do not have a church or Christian
witness and begin telling of Jesus’ love. God has
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News of Jesus is shared effectively. As a member of
our Church team you are very important because by
giving money to Tyler Street you provide resources
for making a global impact. Part of the church annual
budget is used for missions. A second major way
many members help is by Faith Promise giving. By
giving in these ways you become a part of the larger
Global Impact Team. This year our Church has a goal
of giving over $38,000 to share the Good News of
Jesus around the world. I’d like you to meet our team
of missionaries:
used healings to
demonstrate his power.
After a number of people
have accepted Jesus as
Savior, Sunday meetings are
begun in a home. God has
enabled them to have a part
in planting 62 churches during 31 years of ministry.
The Mission Society was
formed in 1984 to join in God’s
mission to the world for the
redemption of humanity. Its
strategy is to create self-
reproducing, indigenous,
discipling, Christian communities by mobilizing
cross-cultural witnesses for Christ in partnership with
nationals. Currently they have 200 missionaries in
more than 30 nations worldwide.
The Graduate Institute of
Applied Linguistics,
closely related to Wycliffe,
prepares men and women for
cross cultural Bible
translation and literacy
work. It is a growing, accredited graduate school.
Students are taught skills for working with unwritten
languages to do Bible translation, literacy and related
work for an unreached people group.
This is the team of people who we pray for and
finance to do the work of telling those who have not
heard about the Good News of Jesus. It is difficult
and sometimes dangerous work a long way from
family and traditional friends.
For 2010 the Global Impact Team has gathered
information on the financial needs of these
missionaries and evaluated their work and prayerfully
established a goal of providing $38,280 for them. If
you have made a Faith Promise to help meet this need,
we pray that God will enable you to meet your Faith
Promise. If you have not made a Faith Promise, ask
God what he wants you to give and then record it on
a blank leaf of your Bible (ask Don Lindholm if you
need more information).
Pray for one or more of the above missionaries
and the weekly missionary prayer requests in the
Sunday bulletin. We encourage you to be an active
member of the extended Global Impact Team. You
will be blessed and encouraged by actively
participating.
June, 2010