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April 2022 My first year in Victoria I didn t get to celebrate Easter the conventional way with all of you in the sanctuary because COVID was running rampant Last year we had Easter services but many were still unable to attend and we remained masked and distanced It would be an understatement to say that I am really really really looking forward to Easter this year Not only that we also have a wonderful Holy Week planned beginning with Palm Sunday In the traditional services we will process with palms and shout our Hosannahs Also I ve been working with Mike Mercer to present a powerful Passion Narrative presentation that will set up our journey into Holy Week and on to Easter In addition to our traditional Palm Passion Sunday celebration we will also celebrate 10 years of contemporary worship in IGNITE It is my understanding that IGNITE began on Palm Sunday 2012 So even if you attend one of the traditional services stick around and celebrate with IGNITE at 11 00 or immediately following that service Maundy Thursday will be a service of Holy Communion in the sanctuary at 6 00PM and Good Friday will be in the sanctuary also at 6 00PM These services truly prepare us to experience the joy of Easter in a most profound way Easter is such a beautiful day but without the crucifixion it means very little These next few weeks are the story of our salvation and the lengths to which our loving Father has gone to ensure our place with Him in the kingdom Passion and Resurrections blessings Pastor Wade
Methodist Day School Birthdays Anniversaries April Birthdays Ms Jessica and Mrs Tristan s class 2021 2022 18 Month Old Class Ms Jessica s 18 month old class has been having so much fun that this year has just flown by and we are as busy as ever We have learned our colors and shapes to identified different body parts and perfected our dance moves Most recently we learned about farm animals and the noises they make Next we will be learning about weather and have some fun doing corresponding crafts such as making kites rain drops sunshine and rainbows not die but will have eternal life John 3 16 We will be learning the true meaning of Easter and of couse celebrating Jesus s resurection with a class Easter party We have all grown so much since August and amaze our teachers everyday with all we have learned It has been fun playing with friends listening to stories doing art projects and our favorite singing and dancing Ms Jessica and Mrs Tristan s class We have read many bible stories and learned about how much God loves us Last Andrea Anthony Asher Briggs month we started attending chapel with Eleanor Korbyn Maisyn Millie River Ty the big kids Our bible verse this month is God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Anyone who believes in him will Jared Barta 03 Apr Luke Barta 03 Apr Michael Barta 03 Apr Anna Ryan 03 Apr Jack Greeson 04 Apr Maggie Hendrix 04 Apr Adam Hensley 06 Apr Katie Noble 06 Apr Madelynn Hillin 08 Apr Tracey Burgman 09 Apr Betty Vickers 09 Apr Michael Correll 10 Apr Kevin Daugherty 10 Apr Travis Fromme 10 Apr John Burgman 11 Apr Jennifer Jackson 11 Apr Tim Eaton 12 Apr Brent Hillin 14 Apr Craig Bice 15 Apr Mark Canion 16 Apr Nancy Renaud 16 Apr Clayton Chambless 17 Apr Glenn Hunter 17 Apr Emily Burgman 19 Apr Tyler Friedel 19 Apr Bill Reeder 20 Apr Kathy Hunt 22 Apr Louise Sawyers 22 Apr Christian Rank 23 Apr Judy Nicholson 25 Apr Kacy Wycoff 25 Apr Cindy Cook 26 Apr Bradley Fortenberry 26 Apr Linda Marks 26 Apr Kathy Bowen 27 Apr Amanda Groenhuyzen 27 Apr Melissa Koehne 28 Apr John Schroeder 28 Apr Jayden Pothoff 29 Apr Hayden Redding 29 Apr Hunter Redding 29 Apr Beth Gonzalez 30 Apr April Anniversaries Don Amy Eastham 06 Apr Wade Sara Zedaker 16 Apr John Brandi Schroeder 21 Apr Mark Sally Barnes 23 Apr Michael Jessica Rank 24 Apr Robert Helen Shook 30 Apr Get The FUMCVictoria App With the App you can See current bulletins See latest Newsletter Send a prayer request See the Church Calendar Read or Listen to the Bible Read about Events See videos Give Go to Church website Go to Church FACEBOOK page Go to Church Directory Stay in the know How to get your App Just go to the Church Website and scroll down you will see a link OR go to your App store and look for FUMCVictoria or Scan this It s Free Memorials Carol Hudson New Horizons Class Mary Ann Kinion Courtland Marie Frankson Stanley Hudson New Horizons Class Betsy Oliver Mike Patty Correll Gary Kathy Ford John Kathy Frels New Horizons Class Garry Keehn Courtland Marie Frankson Frankie Roberts Mary Jo Smith United Methodist Women Jim Smith Courtland Marie Frankson
Twice Blessed Showroom News The geranium sale continues Each week Monica of MidCoast Nursery delivers simply gorgeous geraniums for us to sale at 9 00 each We will also have available color bowls at the price of 20 00 each All proceeds go to the Community Action Committee to use for those in need Twice Blessed will be cooking for Dinner Church on April 5th Come hungry We have been consigning many colorful Easter items Think how you might use some of our items in your home During the week of April 12th we will have an Easter egg drawing You may be the lucky one to draw an egg with a prize Twice Blessed will be closed on Good Friday April 15th We will be open on Saturday April 16th from 10 3 Come see what Twice Blessed is all about We always welcome new volunteers Remember all it takes is three hours a month to be part of our exciting outreach of FUMC If interested call 361 574 9655 VCAM News UNITED METHODISTS STAND WITH UKRAINE It is impossible to imagine the atrocities that the people of Ukraine are experiencing In response to the ongoing violence in Ukraine FUMC Victoria is offering an opportunity to provide relief funds to assist The United Methodist Church in Ukraine and Moldova have created a crisis committee to oversee all incoming support through UMCOR Advance 982450 and direct it to assist refugees within and outside of Ukraine Special offerings to this fund will be accepted through May 31 Donations can be made online or by check please note UMCOR Ukraine in the memo line The current state of our economy the actions going on abroad the lingering after effects of the pandemic all are factors that we as a nation community more local as an organization that serves those in need chronically or in times of crisis that requires preparation Short range or long range VCAM wants to be prepared to continue to offer its services adequately consistently VCAM is the largest food pantry in the surrounding 11 county area serviced by the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent In times when the Food Bank inventory is short on product VCAM shops retail just like you or myself would as individuals Our pantry is open to residents of Victoria County on a weekly basis Mon Fri 9 a m noon services range from the food distribution clothing store financial assistance for past due water natural gas utility bills prescription medications gasoline vouchers for out of town medical appointments Financial assistance services are performed Mon Thurs while funding is available Clients come on a once a month basis while our homeless population is serviced on a daily basis I mention all of this as a heads up to all as to how when the operation is run operated primarily via volunteers And of course all services are provided free because of the generosity of others Please continue to refer those who require our services to VCAM please continue to support Do you like to drive Would you be willing to drive a church member to a doctor s appointment locally or out of town If you answered Yes to theses questions let the church office know Call 361 578 2701 We would like to create a list of possible drivers and people who would like to also accompany them When a church member has a need we would know who to call Thank you Safe Gathering is needed for this opportunity to serve
Wesley Nurse News School Ministry Spring Has Sprung at Free Clinic at FUMC With the medical assistance of the Texas A M Residency program in our facility once a month we have been able to access Free medical care and medication at a local pharmacy for those least served in our community The past three months the program is seeing over 30 patients each time with a dramatic increase noted in appointments This allows improved patient care alleviating our emergency room department locally reducing avoidable readmissions and increasing access to quality health care This team has witnessed the reduction in diabetic lab results of hemoglobin A1c levels which indicate that these underserved individuals are taking their needed meds and closely monitoring their diabetic conditions with MHM free diabetic equipment and following a healthier nutritional course and followups with these medical residents Let us all congratulate the alliance with Texas A M residency program here at our church facility under the direction of Dr Sidney Ontai and Dr Bruce Bauknight We are making a difference in the lives of these individuals and changing the direction of their disease states to transform them This also means empowerment to these individuals May this essential community outreach program continue under the direction of this medical school in our area and change the lives of the underserved As John 10 10 as our guide we call on humanity to enjoy God given life and to ensure that everyone can partake fully Serving humanity to honor God Fondly Kathy Frels RNBSN Wesley Nurse Methodist Men Snacks for Students Fill the Fridge The School Ministry Committee will be collecting snacks for the students of Shields Elementary until the end of the school year These snacks will be for students whose families may not have the extra money to purchase snacks for their child and so teachers end up providing snacks so that no child goes without Items need to be small individual packages and may be dropped off at the Welcome Center We want to show our teachers some love by filling up the fridge in the Teachers Lounge The School Ministry Committee will be collecting drinks for the teachers and staff at Methodist Day School and Shields Elementary until the end of the school year Items to consider donating Flavored water Sports Drinks Sweet Tea Cold Brewed Coffee Juice VISD School approved snacks include the following Goldfish Cheez It s Whole Grain Oats Honey Granola Bars Nutri Grain bars Rice Krispy Treats Sun Chips Pretzels Reduced Fat and or Baked chips Raisins Craisins Cheese Crackers Applesauce If you would like to donate please drop off items at the Welcome Center NO ITEMS WITH PEANUTS PLEASE Christ s Kitchen needs volunteers Another UMM ramp built for a senior in need email Cindy Roberts for more info cindy roberts48 yahoo com Lectionary April 3 5th Sunday in Lent Isaiah 43 16 21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3 4b 14 John 12 1 8 April 10 Palm Sunday Isaiah 50 4 9a Psalm 118 1 2 19 29 Psalm 31 9 16 Philippians 2 5 11 Luke 19 28 40 Meals On Wheels calls for Help Meals on Wheels service provides home delivered prepared meals to homebound clients enabling them to remain more healthy and inedpendent in their own homes Currently meals are being delivered on a weekly basis on Mondays for clients residing in the city limits of Victoria and on Tuesdays for clients residing out in the county If you would like to help please call 361 576 2189 Lectionary April 14 Maundy Thursday Exodus 12 1 4 5 10 11 14 Psalm 116 1 4 12 19 1 Corinthians 11 23 26 John 13 1 17 31b 35 April 15 Good Friday Isaiah 52 13 53 12 Psalm 22 Hebrews 10 16 25 John 18 1 19 42 April 17 Easter Sunday Psalm 118 1 2 14 24 UMH 839 Acts 10 34 43 1 Corinthians 15 19 26 Luke 24 1 12 John 20 1 18 April 24 2nd Sunday of Easter Psalm 150 UMH 862 Acts 5 27 32 Revelation 1 4 8 John 20 19 31
ATTIC Youth in March The end of February and month of March have been a blast for the ATTIC Youth group We went to our Mid Winter Retreat and began our study of Matthew on Wednesday nights We re preparing for our mission trip to Pine Bluff AR this summer and looking for Youth scholarships to support our students ability to go be the hands and feet of Jesus We re also looking for new sponsors for the youth program as we continue to expand If you re interested in joining us please contact Andy Jett to get more information at andyjett fumcvictoria com JOIN US ON WEDNESDAYS 5 30 TO 7 30 AND SUNDAYS 9 30 TO 10 30 RIDES ARE AVAILABLE
United Women In Faith United Methodist Women has a new name United Women in Faith Over the past fifty years we have experienced vast changes in how women live their lives and choose to engage the world in faith as well as great changes in the life of the church It is time to adopt a name to reflect how women are living and engaging their faith in today s realities Our purpose remains the same helping to change the world through faith hope and love in action We will be meeting at 12 15 p m Tuesday April 5th in the Parlor We will have a sandwich tray so bring a drink and join us as Kathy Hunt leads us in the second session of the study Bearing Witness in the Kin dom Its purpose is to help the church and its members discern our call and bear witness to the will of God for a more just world Our family life experiences culture help us define whether it is morals ethics or etiquette The Crossroads District Retreat will be at Cathedral Oaks Saturday April 2nd Abby Guiterrez from the National Program Advisory Group will be telling us more about the changes for UMW Anyone may attend Contact Joyce Brown at jbrown2 suddennlink net for information Walking Orderly Walking Orderly is the title of the book which celebrated 150 years of the Methodist Church in Victoria TX As we move forward to 182 years of worship you may be interested in reading about those who were our partners in ministry in the past We cherish their commitment to transforming of the world through the love of Christ as we embrace the future in their legacy Copies of Walking Orderly books are located in the church library Feel free to take a copy for you home library and celebrate the legacy of Methodism in Victoria TX Submitted by Joye Tripson Communion Offering for April romise Pointe is a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization P whose purpose is to provide permanent affordable housing and a supportive community for the chronically homeless in Victoria Texas and the Crossroads region Their goal is to build a transformative residential community to serve our neighbors who have been living on the streets while also empowering the surrounding FUMC Playground Project community into a lifestyle of service with the homeless Modeled on the Community First Village in Austin TX Promise Pointe will be a place that enables our homeless brothers and sisters to heal It will be a place where they can rediscover hope renew their purpose and restore their dignity Most importantly it will be a place they can call home Included in this project removal haul off of current play structure and pour in place surfacing installation of drainage subfloor new play structure and pour in place surfacing and shade coverings on both the north and south playgrounds Current playground facts Surfacing and structure installed 2009 Surfacing had a 5 year warranty Play structure had a 10 year warranty Funded by Methodist Day School Project Total 168 000 Funds Acquired 138 000 Trustees 50 000 Methodist Day School 63 000 plus contingencies sprinkler repair sidewalk repair fencing repair landscaping trash haul off etc Twice Blessed 10 000 MDS Acquired Grant from the Ethel Lee Tracy Foundation 10 000 FUMC Pumpkin Patch 5 000 Funds Required 30 000 Funding Goal 40 000 DONATE Coming Summer 2022 FUMC Playground Project Committee Fred Bowen Chair Kathy Bowen Jennifer Burriss MDS Director Lonnie Hillin Brooke Mercer Director of Children s Ministries Liz Parker Nursery Coordinator and Bryce Scott
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