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927 WEST TENTH STREET l DALLAS, TEXAS 75208 l 214.946.8106 l www.tsumc.org October, 2010

Sunday Morning Worship


Traditional Worship
Bread and Cup, Body and Blood - Part 2
8:30 a.m.
sign of Christian fellowship. he can.” (John Wesley’s Theology,
10:50 a.m. Blended Worship
Although his name may be 263) During his lifetime, Wesley
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages unfamiliar, Zwingli’s views are himself often received communion
Ed Lantz
widely shared today, especially several times a week. In his letter of
Senior Pastor
with evangelical churches. instruction to his ordained elders he
Denominations in the Reformed writes, “I also desire the elders to
tradition, following John Calvin, administer the Supper of the Lord on
maintain that although Christ’s every Lord’s Day.” (BUMB, 81) Due
body is in heaven, when Holy to the small number of ordained
This month I’m continuing the Communion is received with elders during the early years of
newsletter series on the sacrament of true faith, the power of the Holy American Methodism, most churches
Holy Communion. I’ll share a little Spirit nourished those who received Communion quarterly when
background and history of Holy partake. The Church of England the circuit riding elder came to their
Communion within the church affirmed a somewhat similar community. As the Church grew and
catholic (universal), as well as the view in its Catechism and more elders were ordained,
United Methodist Church. Articles of Religion. (THM, 4) Communion was served more often.
“As early as the Emmaus John Wesley, the founder of Monthly communion is the most
experience on the day of Methodism, was an ordained priest common practice within United
Resurrection, recorded in Luke in the Church of England. His Methodism today. However, a
24:13-35, Christians recognized the understanding of the sacrament was growing number of our churches are
presence of Jesus Christ in the in accord with the Anglican tradition. serving it weekly. In other words,
breaking of bread.” (This Holy As well, varying views emerged there is no hard rule on how often
Mystery, 3) The “breaking of bread” regarding how often communion Communion is to be served.
was a vital part of the early Christian should be served. Some churches However, there is a clear emphasis on
community and as the church grew serve it daily, while others weekly, regular and constant Communion,
and expanded, Communion became a monthly or quarterly. whatever that looks like.
central part of worship. The regularity of serving the Why the emphasis? That’s the
As centuries passed, different sacrament makes a good historical focus for next month’s letter. I’m so
understandings developed about what study in Methodism, too. John R. thankful to serve with you at Tyler
happens during Communion. These Tyson writes, “It is difficult to Street.
ideas continue to day: imagine any single change that has Blessings,
Roman Catholicism teaches that distanced modern United Methodism Ed
the substance of bread and wine from Methodism of John and Charles
are changed (although not Wesley more than our approach to
visibly) into the actual body and the Lord’s Supper.” (Basic United (This is part 2 of a newsletter series
blood of Christ…Ulrich Zwingli, Methodist Beliefs, 80) In his sermon, on Holy Communion. I invite you to
a Swiss reformer, taught that the “The Duty of Constant read This Holy Mystery: A United
Lord’s Supper is a memorial or Communion,” John Wesley states, Methodist Understanding of Holy
reminder of Christ’s sacrifice, “…it is the duty of every Christian to Communion. This document can be
and affirmation of faith, and a receive the Lord’s Supper as often as downloaded from the Internet.)
Blest Be the Tie that Binds
“The Heart of
Generosity” The Heart of Generosity ANNIVERSARY Class was opened on Sept.
12 by singing “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I
Stand” led by John Skinner. This was followed
raised by the disciples in this story are: 1) Is suf-
fering due to God’s punishment for sin? 2) Is suf-
fering due to personal sin? and 3) Is suffering due
son which was taken from II Chron. 20:1-34.
The battle is not yours but God’s. Many times
when a problem arises, our first response is fear
This year’s stewardship program, October by Barbara Bolin giving our prayer. Dorothy to parental (generational) sin? However, Jesus was and trembling. Thank God for the victory be-
17–November 7, is called “The Heart of Gen- West introduced our devotion, Roger Simpson, more concerned about showing the grace and fore the battle. We welcomed Nancy and Tony
who is very busy in our church at this time. He mercy of God than blaming anyone for the man’s Ostroff back from Colorado. And even the
erosity.” Please join us as we celebrate God’s
played several instruments and sang at the same blindness. Suffering is used by God for His glory Rhodes were in for one weekend in Sept. from
generous heart and discover the joy of gener- What will you Tyler Street UMC time. It was great, Roger. He played his horn and for our own good. We grow closer to God in New Mexico. Marsha Griffin was back from her
osity. and then played his ukulele, and sang and times of suffering and God’s grace is sufficient for trip on Route 66. Our 4th Sunday teacher, Pat
Stewardship Celebration Sunday is Novem- bring to the Stewardship whistled beautifully, a very good devotion. us. When the blind man received his sight, he could Whiteley, gave another blessed lesson. Jesus
ber 7. On this special Sunday we will join to- Estelle Holley brought our lesson on “God’s not explain the miracle and could not debate the came for everyone. Keep Mary Etta Wheeley
gether for only one worship service at 10:50 table? Potluck Luncheon Secret Agents.” God’s angels do all kinds of religious leaders. However, he did tell his story of (Linda’s mom) in your prayers. She has fallen
am. During worship we will have the oppor- things for Him. This was a great lesson. Bar- what Jesus had done for him and he believed and a couple of times and really needs our prayers.
bara Bolin brought great refreshments today. On his faith grew. Bob Cunningham led us in prayer WEDDING RING Class opened on Sept. 5
tunity to offer our prayerful financial commit-
ments for 2011. Following worship everyone
Sunday, Nov. 7 Sept. 12, we sang “What a Friend We Have in COVENANT Bill Lewis was our teacher for the with Ed Logan at the piano. We sang “Sweet
Jesus” followed with Pat Thompson giving our month of September. He led a lively discussion Hour of Prayer” and “America The Beautiful.”
is invited and encouraged to join our church- in Anderson Hall prayer. We had a beautiful devotion given by about heaven and hell and referenced a book by Evelyn reported Mary Lu is still holding her
wide luncheon to celebrate what God is do- following the Ed Logan playing “Oh Jesus I Have Promised.” Randy Alcorn called “Heaven.” To preface his de- own at Williamsburg. Evelyn then gave a beau-
ing at Tyler Street. Richard Phillips brought our lesson and it was scription of hell, he used scripture from Luke tiful devotion “Triumph at the Cross.” R.E. gave
As “The Heart of Generosity” approaches,
10:50 worship service
very good. We need to trust God and know God 16:19-26. On Sept. 12, Bill Lewis continued his our prayer. Frank gave his usual great lesson
1) Please be in prayer for our stewardship only has the best in his plans for us. Pat and study on what the Bible has to say about heaven. by memory, no notes, just told the Bible like it
team. Patsy Thompson brought delicious goodies for His lessons are challenging us to study more. Gin- is. Our class is looking for teachers that would
2) Please be in prayer about your commit- Last Name You us. Our opening hymn on Sept. 19 was “O ger suggested that we plan on a picnic after the like to help us out when they have a “spare”
ment for 2011. Your estimate of giving is vi- Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep.” This was church service on October 24th. She will look into Sunday. Call Frank Fosdick at 214-943-9696.
tal to our planning of ministries for the com-
Starts Bring followed with Dub Sutton bringing our prayer. reserving space at a local park and get back to the Frank opened class on Sept. 12 with a prayer.
Dorothy West introduced our devotion by Marty class with details. Mark your calendars now! Con- Evelyn’s report was that Mary Etta had fallen,
ing year.
Walker on “Love” from Matthew 5. Love your gratulations to Bill and Debbie Lewis who have a no bones broken but she was very sore. Buddy
3) Please mark your calendar to join us A-S Side dish enemies. A great devotion, Marty. We were new grandson, Kent Samuel Lewis. And congrats Holley was our teacher, taking the place of
each week and especially on November 7 for or salad blessed to have Mary Margaret Roberson bring also to Robert Brooks who has a new grandson, Estelle who is home and very sick. Buddy con-
Celebration Sunday. our lesson on Luke regarding our Savior, Jesus. Sebastian. Happy October birthdays to Tom tinued Estelle’s series on angels. Yes, “God’s
Thank you so much for being part of the T-Z Dessert Luke is a “careful” historian. Thank you, Mary Chapman and Christina Bowling. Secret Angels” are with us at all times. Thank
Tyler Street family! Thank you for your gen- Margaret. Refreshments brought by Alma and KOINONOI We heard from Clay Arnold, a former you, Buddy, for a wonderful lesson. Class
erosity! Dub Sutton, and their sweet daughter, Ann. We class member. It was great to catch up on their lives opened Sept. 19 with Ed Logan at the piano.
sang “Let Us Break Bread Together” on Sept. with Sonya as well. We are thankful for all the We sang “Trust and Obey” and “America the
26. Dorothy Wynne brought our prayer. Lou Ann people who joined us to learn more about malaria Beautiful.” Evelyn gave her report: Mary Lu
Moffett brought the devotion from “Our Secret and the Methodist church’s response. Thanks to has been moved to Carrollton; Mary Etta is still
Stripped Away Coats, Echo.” God tells us He loves us. Thank you,
Lou Ann. October 9 will be our Fall Party. Patsy
Kathryn for providing food for all the additional
people who joined us. For all who did not make it,
suffering from her fall, thankful for no bones
broken; Eleanor Connell will have knee replace-
Before you I stand, flesh stripped away. We place our hope upon your promise of faith.
Nothing hidden, you see me no other way.
Judge me by a code meant to redeem.
Depending on you, strengthen our faith. sweaters and Thompson was our teacher today and brought a
great lesson on “God Is Love.” Dorothy Wynne
brought delicious homemade refreshments to-
watch out, you can be sure to hear from Kathy about
all the ways you can make your own contribution
to save lives from malaria. We are looking forward
ment surgery. Herby gave our prayer. This was
followed by R.E. with a most unusual devotion
with the title of “Do Nots.” Example: “do not,
Leaves me with hope, allows me to dream.
Your law sees straight through to the heart.
Turning now, we are face to face.
Our view changes from darkness to grace.
blankets day.
CHALLENGE On September 5, Aaron and
to hearing from the Fendersons.
TWO BY TWO Our first Sunday in Sept., our
can not, will not,” etc. Anthony Skinner brought
a wonderful lesson from II Kings 5, the story
At this point your mercy will start. We went looking for good Megan Fenderson, our newest missionaries, teacher, Jere Thompson, never disappoints us. We of Naaman and the little slave girl whose be-
There is no one like you! In plain sight there you stood. needed spoke to us about the ministry God has called
them to. They are partnering with Campus Cru-
hung on every word as he shared with the class
“The Judgement Seat of God.” The Bible speaks
liefs helped him to be cured of leprosy. Thank
you so much Anthony. Class opened on Sept.
O Lord, take my soul, renew. Now because of your justice we walk. sade for Christ at the University of Arkansas. 26 with Ed Logan at the piano. We sang “He
of this white throne judgement in several places:
It is of divine justice we talk. They are very excited about this opportunity to Rom. 2:5-6, Rom. 14:12, I Corinth. 3:10-15 and Lives” and “America the Beautiful.” Prayer by
To whom can you be compared? Now by your side we take our place. share the love of Jesus with young people on Rev. 20:11-12, etc. On the judgement, our salva- Frank. Evelyn’s report--Mary Etta fell again Sat.
Your glory can it be shared? Humbly, we do our part by grace. the campus. We will continue to be prayer part- tion is not questioned but our rewards will be given. Nothing broken but very sore. She is to have an
The story of its wonder is told. Cold weather is around the corner. ners with them throughout the coming months. Obedience is so important. The more obedient we MRI Oct. 4th. Mary Lu’s grandson, Doug
It is not something we can hold. No mean task, selfishness forsake, The Tyler Street Community Service The Challenge Class attended the “Imagine No are the closer to him we become. On the 2nd Sun- Higgins, will be honored at Stephen F. Austin
Many have tried to take it for their own. Find a place of refuge, your life at stake. Malaria” presentation in Yeats Hall on Septem- day of each month, we are blessed to have Jim Univ. Alumni Assn. Awards Ceremony as a Dis-
Outreach is sponsoring our annual
All have failed, the error shown. Rest securely in a place of hope and peace, ber 12. The slide show was very informative in Gettman. He taught about Judas this time. He tinguished Alumnus. Eleanor Connell’s knee
coat drive. Many who are homeless or explaining the ravages of this disease, espe- talked about how Judas became Satan’s tool. Moral replacement went well and she is home. This
No matter our intention, how hard we try, Joy is always on the increase. families who don’t have the finances cially for young children. We are thankful for corruption in secret is worse than open corruption. was Birthday and Anniversary Sunday. Birth-
Possession of your glory you will deny. Stand! Strengthen yourself in the Lord, will be needing warm coats, sweaters the efforts by the United Methodist Church to days for Frank and Marcelle. Ace and Dorothy
“Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you
Our refuge redeemer, our God, Jesus our Lord, and blankets. Children as well as adult help eradicate malaria. More information will free.” It was so good to have the Matthews back in celebrated anniversary #68. We were so glad to
Remarkably, you continue to call, Who is like you, O Lord? be coming in the next few weeks about how we class. Maxine has hurt her foot but is on the mend. have Ed Thomas with us today. Daughter,
sizes are needed. You may bring your
Share your grace as we consistently fall. No one, now or ever, is like our Lord! can support this ministry. On September 19, Jere Barbara Remele celebrated a birthday on the 5th Teresa, brought him. R.E brought a devotion
items to the church and place them in
To you, our only refuge, we endlessly turn, Thompson taught a lesson on suffering based and likewise Hugh Lamar on the 21st. So good to “What Happens in Heaven.” Ace brought his
Your gates always open, will we ever learn.
the boxes provided. Thank you for on the story recorded in John 9:1-44 about Jesus have Blanche Philcox back in class. Our 3rd Sun- great lesson continuing the study of Acts, Luke
As God Speaks
Upon you, we trust our fate. Patrick Levi Whiteley, helping those in need. healing the blind man. The three questions day of the month Shirley Jackson brought the les- writing of Jerusalem and Antioch.
Salvation comes to those who wait. June 19, 2010
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The Escobar family, short term missionaries to
e exciting
’t m
es
iss th vents!! Paraguay, July 2010
Don o m ing E
u pc Mary McKnight Escobar was a (aunts), “tios” (uncles) and “primos” Bible verse and reading a kids version of
missionary to Paraguay from 1991-1994. (cousins). a Bible story.
She returned this summer taking her Going to the churches where I used to That fancy, over beautified camel had
Sunday evening, November 21st Paraguayan husband Alcides, and their work was also special! The buildings such a hard time getting through the tiny
Thanksgiving Community Worship at 5 pm two sons, Wesley (10 years old) and
at Grace Temple Baptist Church. If you
were the same, but the people were all gate called “The Eye of the Needle” and
Daniel (8 years old), for a three week different. At one church I spoke at, I into the city. It wasn’t until he humbled
would like to be part of the community mission’s trip, joining a Methodist
choir, meet at Grace Temple at 3:30 pm for asked if anyone present used to attend the himself, took off all his elaborate
Missions team from Pennsylvania the church 20 years ago and only one person garments and crawled on his knees was he
rehearsal.
second and third weeks. raised their hand. I wonder where they all able to get in! All the stories were fun and
Sunday evening, December 12th TBA went? The Methodists, however, have crazy like that!
Joint Christmas Concert with Lover’s now grown to have churches all over I did a lot of translating for the group
Lane UMC Presenting Handel’s Paraguay! since only one member of the team was
Messiah bilingual. I especially enjoyed sitting
Weeks 2 and 3 behind them and simultaneously translating
Sunday, December 19 We woke up to find the Pennsylvania the church service on Sunday night.
All church luncheon, Children’s missions team had arrived during the
Christmas program and Santa! The Heart to Heart ministry night. Wesley and Daniel were so Departure
12:30 pm in Anderson Hall invites all women to a retreat on
excited that they were there. It had been Flight day came way too soon! Again,
Saturday, November 6 sort of lonely staying in the seminary a long, long wait in Argentina, and all
from 8:30 am to 5 pm here at Tyler Street without them. night on that American Airlines airplane.
More information to come Forget being tired, the team started We were so tired when we arrived at
right to work! The women had a sewing DFW, but it’s always great to be home.
ministry every afternoon while the men
Wesley and Daniel Escobar cleared a field behind the building. Thanks-Givings
on the way to Paraguay
Our Church Family waiting in Argentina for six hours
I want to say “thanks!” to everyone who
prayed for our trip and helped us financially.
t A great big thank you goes to Pepe and Linda our back to school outreach. We were blessed to To friends and family of Elizabeth Nicodemus. I know it has changed the hearts of my boys
Arce who donated a new refrigerator to the Youth assist 500 children with some school supplies. To Alan and Candie Blunt in the loss of their and it filled my heart with gladness to see
Department. -- Ray Truesdell, Director Tyler Street nephew, Grant McCoy. Our arrival all the work the Lord has done in Paraguay
Community Service Outreach Waiting, waiting, waiting…all day and over the past 16 years since we left.
t Congratulations to Jeff Egger and Rebecca t The Finance Committee gratefully appreciates all night, waiting…An all night plane ride Blessings!
Lowder who were recently married. t Congratulations to Jim and Jane Sellers who your faithful support of our church, which blesses took us to an all day wait in the airport in Mary Escobar
t Congratulations to Joe and Helen Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. us all. We are below budget in our receipts; hence Argentina. Finally, late in the afternoon,
8. we ask our members who are not current in their (for Alcides, Wesley and Daniel)
on the birth of a daughter, Frances Marie Thomp- Asuncion could be seen through our plane
son. She was born Sept. 27 in California. Proud pledges to catch up, if possible. Each of us should
t If you shop at Kroger and have a Kroger Plus continue to give generously and faithfully. “Give windows. After almost 24 hours we had
grandparents are Josh and HeaSook Thompson.
Card, you may now link your card to Tyler Street and you will get,” Luke 6:38. arrived!
t A Men’s Bible Study will meet every Wednes- UMC through their Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor After a long wait, Mary and Alcides
day morning at 6:00 am in the Conference Room. Donation Program. Every time you shop at Kroger t Thank you for your investment in the Week one Escobar finally arrived in Asuncion
All men are welcome. and use your enrolled Kroger Plus Card, Kroger ministries of Tyler Street. What an adventure driving to the
will contribute a percentage of your eligible Financial Update thru Sept 30, 2010:
t The October Heart to Heart meeting will be purchases to Tyler Street UMC. Go to Jan-Sep Budgeted Receipts $573,750
Methodist seminary. The sights and My mission was to work with the
Saturday, October 2, 10 am, at the home of Kris www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com, click on Jan-Sep Actual Receipts $543,567 or 95% sounds of Asuncion hadn’t changed much. children of the women in the sewing
Williams. “Find your organization” on the left hand side of Jan-Sep receipts short of budget Lots and lots of cars, honking of horns, ministry. After having only three kids the
the page, type in Tyler Street UMC then search, $30,183 or 5% children begging on the corners, anything first day, I put puppets on everyone’s
t Dear Tyler Street family, thank you all so much then click on Tyler Street UMC — Dallas, TX. The Historically, after 39 weeks we have received 94% you ever wanted sold right at your car
for your love, prayers and support during Sabrina’s customer letter will then come up and you just of our budgeted receipts. hands and we went door to door in the
illness and for the outpouring of love for her and
window: kites, flags, lottery tickets, and neighborhood inviting the children to
follow the directions. If you need a copy of the
the family at her funeral. We were honored by all letter, contact Donna Reed at 214-946-8106 or MEMORIALS
gum, to name a few. Kids Club. We ended up having about 11
who attended and all those who worked hard to pre- donnareed@tsumc.org. In memory of Martha Ann Thomas given by We spent our first week visiting family or 12 kids as a result.
pare and serve the family luncheon. Eileen Cason, Joe and LaVerne Vogel, Mary and friends. A dinner at “Abuela’s” Kids Club was 2 hours every
-- Rev. Tim Trujillo (former Associate Pastor) t Our love and sympathy go... Margaret Roberson, Joanna Nicodemus, the (grandmother’s) house was the highlight afternoon. We started out playing games, Mary Escobar with Lydis
To Ed and Lisa Lantz in the loss of Lisa’s Wedding Ring Class, Tom and Lynn Chapman, of the week. She had all the family over.
t Many children...will be coloring, writing and grandmother. Evelyn Reese, Ms. Elsa Diehl, Mary Lee and like musical chairs and then sang songs. Kids Club - Paraguay
doing school work because of your generosity in
The boys got to meet all of their “tias” My favorite part was teaching the daily
To friends and family of Lou Nell Lindsey. William Becker, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Solomon. July 2010

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Whether
you’ve visited
Mass in G Sunday
Sunday,, October 17
7 pm in the
with us only
once or have
Pizza
by Franz Schubert
Franz Tyler Street Sanctuary
Street
been
worshiping
with the
(1797-1828)
with us for
some time, we Pastor
invite you to
the pastor’s
home for
pizza, to meet
some of our
Have you hidden God’s staff and
Word in your heart? Test discover what membership at Tyler Street is
your Bible knowledge all about. We are excited about Tyler Street
and invite you to become a member. Our
every fourth Sunday
next Pizza with the Pastor is Sunday,
during Children’s Church October 10 from 12:45 to 2 pm. The Lantz
at the Bible Bowl! family lives at 655 N. Manus, Dallas, 75225.
To make reservations, please call the church
office at 214-946-8106.

Add this to your calendar... Founda- (October 10th and 17th during Sunday would like to donate, and are unable to
tions Class will have a garage sale on school and the 10:50 am service). They will move them to the church, we are consider-
Saturday, October 23, on the back parking also be at the church on Friday, October ing having a “pick up day” on Saturday,
lot from 8 am to 12 noon. All proceeds 22nd from 6-9 pm to sort and price items. October 16th. This will start around 10
benefit our new missionaries, Aaron and People can bring donations then, too. All am. Please contact Jennifer Crecelius at
Megan Fenderson. Foundations class garage sale donations will be stored in the 214-697-4162 or
members will accept donations the two old library in the Memorial building. If any jennifer.crecelius@hotmail.com to
Sundays preceding the garage sale. church members have large items that you schedule a pick up on that day.

Jim Bayless
Funny Bones
What do computer operators Wins TSCA Hot
eat for lunch?
Chips!
Put your thinking caps
on. What fun game
Salsa Contest
Students in Patricia Hernandez’s 2010
What do you get if you cross a can you come up with Spanish III Class at Tyler Street Christian
cow with a grass cutter? for Trunk or Treat? Academy recently held a Homemade Hot
A lawn mooer! The best game wins a Salsa Contest as part of a class project. The stu-
prize which is a $50 dents filmed the event to be broadcast during a
gift certificate to the future TSCA High School Chapel meeting.
Several members of the TSCA teaching
Studio Movie Grill. staff brought their best versions of home-
Slant 45 Children’s Project with made Salsa to be tested by a group of
FUMC Dallas. We’re painting a 400' anonymous judges. Salsas were tested for
wall at Singleton and Westmoreland. taste, degree of hotness and other criteria.
First painting day is Saturday, Oct. 9 The winner was announced the following
at 8:45 am. Adults can help too. If day during school announcements.
anyone has a paint sprayer they could Mr. Jim Bayless, TSUMC member, and
loan, please contact Jamie Nelson at TSCA Math and Calculus teacher won the
jamienelson@tsumc.org or 214-704- event with his red hot chunky salsa with
5211. Check out www.slant45.org! cilantro. Next time you see Jim – ask him about
his Hot Salsa because at TSCA it is Number One!

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