First United Methodist Church

201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches Texas 75961

NEWSLETTER
Volume 9, Issue 9
November 2016
OCTOBER
30 - Common Ground
31 - Trunk or Treat from
6-7:30 pm Perritte
Memorial UMC
NOVEMBER
06 - All Saints Sunday
Daylight Saving
Time ends
Service Celebrating
the Appointment of
our District
Superintendent
Common Ground
13 - Common Ground
19 - Bishop Jones visit
to the East District at
9:30 am - ALL ARE
WELCOMED
20 - Bishop Jones
Preaching during both
the 8:45 am & 10:55
am Worship Services
and will be teaching
Sunday School in the
Family Life Center at
9:45 am
Church-wide
Pot-Luck
Thanksgiving
Covered Dish
Luncheon at 12 noon
in the Family Life
Center
21 - Community
Thanksgiving Service
at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
12 noon - Delivery of
Cooked Turkey to Sacred
Heart Church
2:00 pm - Delivery of
food to the shut-ins
6:00 pm - Service

7:00 pm - Dinner

WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES

8:45 am
Contemporary Worship Service
9:45 am
Sunday School
10:55 am
Traditional Worship Service

Church Office (936) 564-8308

Fax (936) 564-8582
Email: info@fumcnac.org
Website: www.fumcnac.org

Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm

Daylight Saving Time EndsNov 6

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6, 2016.
Please remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 5.

All Saints SundayNov 6

Come worship and honor our Saints during both the 8:45 am Contemporary
Worship Service and the 10:55 am Traditional Worship Service on
Sunday, November 6C. D. Thomas, Dennis Bradford, Marilyn Davis,
Charles Dauphine, Jim Havard, Ruth Marie Baker, Opal Cotten, Danny Lynn Thomas,
Katherine Beckwith, Aline Drawhorn and Dianne House.

A Service Celebrating the Appointment of

A District SuperintendentNov 6
Join us on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 pm at Lufkin FUMC805 E. Denman Ave, Lufkin TX
as we celebrate the appointment of our new East District Superintendent, Rev. Tony Vinson

Bishop Jones visit to the East District

Bishop Scott Jones will be visiting the East District of the United Methodist Church:
Saturday, November 199:30 amReception; 10:00 amThe Wesleyan Way; 11:00 am
Q & A with Bishop Jones.
Sunday, November 20Bishop Jones will be preaching at Nacogdoches FUMC during both
the 8:45 am and 10:55 am Worship Services in the Sanctuary and teaching Sunday School at
9:45 am in the Family Life Center.
Church-wide Potluck Thanksgiving Covered Dish at 12:00 noon - Family Life Center
immediately after the Late Service on Sunday, November 20. We ask each family to bring
one dish according to the plan shown on page 3 (be sure to prepare enough for your family
and 8 other people). Turkey, dressing and bread will be furnished by the Church.
Continued on page 3

Community Thanksgiving Service

Each year the churches of Nacogdoches sponsor a Thanksgiving Service and Dinner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2508 Appleby Sand Road. The service is scheduled for 6:00 pm
on Monday, November 21, 2016, with a complimentary dinner to follow at 7:00 pm.
Continued on page 3

A Note From The Pastor

One of my favorite hymns for this season is Now Thank We All
Our God. These are the words of the first stanza:
Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things has done, in Whom this world rejoices;
Who from our mothers arms has blessed us on our way
With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

While you may be familiar with the hymn, you may not know
its history. The words were written by Martin Rinkart, a Lutheran minister, who served in Eilenburg,
Saxony, during the Thirty Years War. The walled city of Eilenburg saw a steady stream of refugees
pour through its gates. The Swedish army surrounded the city, and famine and plague were rampant.
Eight hundred homes were destroyed, and the people began to perish. There was a tremendous strain
on the pastors who had to conduct dozens of funerals daily. Finally, many of the pastors died and
Rinkart was the only one leftdoing 50 funerals a day. When the Thirty Years War ended, and
Rinkart wrote this hymn as a testament to his faith that, after such difficult times, he was able to write a
hymn of abiding trust and gratitude toward God.
My prayer is that you will find much to be thankful for this holiday season, I know that I do. There is
lots going on from now through Christmas!
Peace,

OCTOBER 2017JOURNEYS OF PAUL CRUISE

One of my favorite scriptures comes from Pauls letter to
the Ephesians, chapter 4: Therefore, as a prisoner for
the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of
the call you received from God. Conduct yourselves
with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept
each other with love, and make an effort to preserve
the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. You are one body and one spirit, just as God
also called you in one hope. There is one Lord, one
faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all, who
is over all, through all, and in all.
Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to
have heard that letter read aloud in the church at Ephesus?
Lenee and I want to invite you to join us in October of 2017 for the Journeys of Paul Cruise
aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas. Sail roundtrip from Rome, Italy and stop in Sicily, Mykonos, Ephesus, Santorini, Athens and Corinth, Naples and Pompeii, and Ancient Rome. Guest
speaker on the cruise is Rev. Adam Hamilton, author of The Call: The Life and Message of the
Apostle Paul. There will be an informational meeting in the near future where you can get all the details on this amazing journey.
Peace ~ Jeff
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Continued from page 1Bishop Jones visit to the East DistrictChurch-wide Potluck Covered Dish
Members who worship at the Early Service are urged to return for the good meal.
If your last name begins with A - F - please bring either Green Beans or Broccoli
If your last name begins with G - M - please bring Desserts (please have your dessert sliced or cut at home)
If your last name begins with N - S - please bring Green or Fruit Salads
If your last name begins with T - Z - please bring either Sweet Potato or Potato Casseroles
Continued from page 1Community Thanksgiving Service

Thanksgiving meals are also delivered each year to those who are homebound and to poor families in the Nacogdoches area. In order to provide the necessary amount of food, we need six volunteers who will agree to cook a
turkey and deliver it to the gym at Sacred Heart by noon on November 21, 2016. We also need volunteers who will
help deliver the meals in the afternoon (2 4 pm) on Monday, November 21. Everyone is invited to join the Community Choir which will rehearse on Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. If
you would like to participate in this mission of sharing during the Thanksgiving season, please email sharon.b@fumcnac.org or call Sharon Bright in the Church Office (936) 564-8308.
____I will cook a turkey and deliver it to Sacred Heart Church.
____I would like to help deliver food to the poor and homebound.
____I would like to participate in the Community Choir.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Alice Witkowicz - 123 Old Line Dr. #45, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Ben Idom-200 Zeno St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Teresa Powell - 2406 W Frank Ave #605, Lufkin, TX 75904
Hunter and Totsy Cunningham - 3530 N. Pecan, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Mackey Richardson - P O Box 63213, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Kelly and Kim Jones (Kade) - 401 Lakeview Lane, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

MEMORIAL GIFTS
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO:
IN MEMORY OF:
FROM:
IN MEMORY OF:
FROM:
IN MEMORY OF:
FROM:
IN MEMORY OF:
FROM:
IN MEMORY OF:
FROM:

Katherine Beckwith
Joyce Hancock, Edward & Dianne Baker, Ed Cole
Dianne House
Floyd & Kittie Dobbs, Edward & Dianne Baker, Ed Cole
Dr. Curtis Richard Haley, Sr
Larry L Walker, M.D.
Aline Drawhorn
Claire B Collier, Emmie Peacock Smith, Jackie & Jasper Long, Wayne & Brenda Ford,
Laverne Creech, Mary Jo Bobbitt, Mrs. Peggy Devine, Ed Cole, Pat Mullen
Dick Voigtel
Upper Room SS Class, Martha Sullivan, Billy & Carol Willis, Dr. T A & Carolyn Alhashimi,
Ed Cole

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS

Flood Buckets UMW contributed 10 flood buckets to assist the church in their support of the recent flood victims. The flood buckets were delivered along with those provided by the church for a total of 24 Flood Buckets to Lakeview where they were loaded to be distributed to flood victims.
Our end of year meeting was held and officers were elected: President - Colleen Abernathy; Vice President - Karen
Tucker; Treasurer - Jo Taylor; Secretary - Sue Parsons; Sec., Program Resources - Nena Smith; Chair, Nomination
Committee - Joyce Hancock
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UPDATE FROM SPRC

The Staff Pastor-Parrish Relations committee met in September to build a profile for the associate pastor's position vacated by Trent. The SPRC does not interview or hire pastors, but we are able to share with our District Superintendent,
Dr. Tony Vinson, some of the expectations and qualities we think would be important to support and meet the needs of
the FUMC family.
Dr. McDonald has shared this profile with Dr. Vinson who is working to fill this position and also satisfy our requests.
SPRC, with Dr. McDonald's help, identified expectations for the new associate to be able to lead and help our congregation in the areas of Missions, Discipleship, and Adult Ministries. We are looking for someone who has some experience
and maturity in these areas and who has a deep spirituality that can be shared with our church family.
We are more concerned with filling this position with the right person and realize we may have to wait to find just the right
person. Please join the SPRC in asking God to bless our church family with a perfect fit; a person who will help us fulfill
God's vision for this congregation.
Blessings,
Carolyn, SPRC Chair

LAKEVIEW DISTRICT CAMP2017

Lakeview Camp 2017 Save the Date
FUMC Nacogdoches will be going to Lakeview Camp the week
of June 25-30, please calendar accordingly and save the
date. Campers and counselors will receive notification soon
allowing them to register.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Christmas Open House - Saturday, December 3, 2016
In the Sanctuary
4:00 pm TubaChristmas Concert
5:00 pm Music of the Season "Christmas Pianists" students of
Linda Parr, Heart-to-Heart Chorus, FUMC Bell Choir and FUMC Childrens Choir
In the Parlor
5:00 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus with "Christmas Pianists" students
of Linda Parr

In the Gathering Area

5:00 pm Wassail
On the Front Lawn
4:00 pm Petting Zoo
6:00 pm Youth Live Nativity
6:30 pm Watch the Christmas Parade from our Front
Lawn
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FUMCNAC CALENDAR

OCTOBER

30 - Loving Outreach Meeting at 4 pmRoom 201

Common Ground Meal at 5:30 pm/Studies/Activities
at 6:00 pm; Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208
31Trunk or Treat6 pm at Perritte Memorial UMC

NOVEMBER
01 - UMW Circle VI am Meeting at 11 am - Library
06 - ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Common Ground Meal at 5:30 pm/Studies/Activities

at 6:00 pm; Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208

UMW Circle VIII Meeting at 6:00 pm

07 - Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9:30 amChoir

Room followed by performance at Nacogdoches Treatment
Center at 10:30 am
UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm
08 - UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6 pmParlor
10Evangelism Committee Meeting at 4 pmLibrary
13Common Ground Meal at 5:30 pm/Studies/Activities
at 6:00 pm; Confirmation Class at 6:00 pmRoom 208
14SPRC Meeting at 7 pmLibrary
15UMW Circle I Meeting at 9:30 am - Library
UMW Circle VII Meeting at 10:00 am - Parlor
UMW Circles II & IV Meetings at 9:30 am
16UMW Circle V Meeting at 6:30 pm
19Bishop Jones visit to the East DistrictFLC
9:30-10 am Reception
10:00- 11:00 am The Wesleyan Way
11:00-noon- Q & A with the Bishop
20Bishop Jones preaching during both worship
services and teaching Sunday School in the FLC at 9:45
Church-wide potluck Thanksgiving Luncheon at
12 noon in the FLC
21Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9:30 amChoir
Rm followed by performance at Stallings Court at 10:30 am.

UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVINGMon, Nov 21
12 noonDeliver turkey to Sacred Heart Gym
2 pmHelp deliver food to the shut-insmeet at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church Gym
6 pm Community Thanksgiving Service
7 pm Thanksgiving Dinner in the Gym
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED NOVEMBER 24-25
29Board of Trustees Meeting at 5:15 pmLibrary
DECEMBER
01Church Council Meeting at 5:30 pmParlor
03Christmas Open House
4 pm TubaChristmas ConcertSanctuary * 5 pm Santa in
the Parlor * Music of the Season in the Sanctuary * 6 pm
Youth Live Nativity * 6:30 pm Watch the Christmas Parade
from our Front Lawn
CHURCH EVENT FORM
If you are planning to reserve a room in the church for a meeting,
gathering, etc., or would like an offsite church-related event to be
published on the official church calendar, a request can be made by
completing a Church Event Form that can be found in the Workroom
or online at www.fumcnac.org. Scroll down to the bottom of the home
page and click resources, church event form. For more information
contact Jim Jenkins at 936-564-8308 or email - jim.j@fumcnac.org

ACCESS ACS

To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to www.fumcnac.org,

click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of the page. For more
information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at 936-564-8308 or email
sharon.b@fumcnac.org

Articles Due for Next Newsletter

The next Newsletter will be dated Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Articles for this issue should be emailed to sharon.b@fumcnac.org by
3:00 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINE

Please email all information to sharon.b@fumcnac.org for our weekly

Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.

Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am (1st & 3rd Mondays)
HRT Emmaus Reunion Group meets on Mondays at 5:15 pm - Barbara LaFours
Tuesdays:
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers Fellowship at 5:30 pm - Library
Sr. High Youth Ignite - Doors Open at 6:30 pm and Ministry Program is at 7-8:30 pm
Mens Basketball Fellowship at 6:30 pm - Conference Room/Family Life Center
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Common Ground Bible Studies in the Fall and Spring (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
Jr. High Ignite (7-8 graders) 5:30-7:30 pm - Family life Center

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PRAYER CONCERNSUPDATED, Friday, October 19, 2016 (9 am)

Our Staff
DR. JEFF McDONALD
Senior Pastor
jeff.m@fumcnac.org
JEFF CAMPBELL
Director of Youth Ministry
jeff.c@fumcnac.org
ELSA JORDAN
Director of Childrens Ministry
elsa.j@fumcnac.org
LISA LABOSKY
Director of Preschool
lisa.l@fumcnac.org
BECCA ANTHONY
Asst. Director of Preschool
becca.a@fumcnac.org
DR. TOD FISH
Director of Music Ministry
tod.f@fumcnac.org
TERESA POWELL
Praise Team Leader
gary.w@fumcnac.org
DR. ANDY PARR
Organist
andy.p@fumcnac.org
SHARON BRIGHT
Office Manager
sharon.b@fumcnac.org
KATHY THOMAS
Financial Secretary
kathy.t@fumcnac.org
JIM JENKINS
Building Manager
jim.j@fumcnac.org

Dan Whatley, Tim Kenner (Jerry and Mary Lynne Andis son-in-law), Bob Palm, Johnnie
Johnson, Norma Barnhart, Richie Courvelle (Audry Quicks grandson), Janet Clark, Carlotta
Garza, David Scott (requested by Al and Terry Smith), Mike Willingham (Tip and Nannys
son-in-law), Brandi Hunt (Jan Griffins sister-in-law), Samantha Hein (requested by Sue
Law), Gene Milford, Rev. Lani Rousseau, Robert Orr (Betty Yarbroughs brother), Bill Larison, Martin Houser, Mazie Farmer, Barbara Kimbrough, Jacob Vohs (Leon Dorseys grandson), Ruth Williams (Gale Whites step-mother), Claudia Whitley, Kerry Wrench (Lisa and
Richard Wrench daughter), Laura Wrench (Lisa and Richard Wrench daughter), Ronie Kiss
(requested by Randy Setterberg), Lynn Carter (Ray and Judy Hartenstein daughter), Sammie Smith, Joan Pennebaker, John Bates (Helen Browns brother), Rheanna Watson
(requested by Gale White), Judy Williamson, Bill Lewis, Russ Hairston, Brynn Law, Charlene Hubbard (Carla Coffees mom), Steven Russell (Lynn Teagues brother), Jim Hall
(requested by Bill Teague), Corey Jones (requested by Kathryn Salas), Lawton Miller
(requested by Becca Anthony), Hannah Hopson, Richard Buxton (Al Smith nieces husband), Mark Stephens (Stephanie Stephens brother), Austyn (requested by Carolyn Davis),
Charles Warlick.
Military Personnel in Combat Zone
Jake Trotter, Westen Kuenstler
Our Hearts Go Out to
Carol Voigtel and family on the passing of her husband Dick Voigtel

Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team
appreciates current updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates
to info@fumcnac.org If you know of a member of FUMC who is in the hospital or
who will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office - 936-564-8308.

The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches is to make disciples through
Christ-centered service and outreach. With Gods help, we will do this through witnessing,
teaching and loving.

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201 E Hospital Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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