The Window 03.12.10
Your online connection to the news and events
at First United Methodist Church Lubbock
Traditional Worship in Sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Traditional Worship in Bowmen at 9 a.m.
Contemporary Worship in the CLC at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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New senior pastor selected for First United Methodist Church
Members of the SPRC committee announced at worship services on Sunday, March 7, that Dr. Craig Curry will be the new senior minister at FUMC, starting in July. The March 19th issue will have Dr. Curry's bio. He and his wife Kathy have many connections with the Hub City. |
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Administrative
Board Approves the 2010 BudgetMinistry Headline Danny Johnston, Chairman of
the Finance Committee, presented the proposed 2010 FUMC budget at the
Administrative Board meeting on Sunday, March 7th. It was approved by
acclamation.
During the discussion,
Johnson pointed out that the Church ended the 2009 year with a deficit balance
for the year. Projected revenues for
2009 were $2,525,875.00, but actual revenues for 2009 were $2,155,310.00. Expenditures for 2009 were $2,297,742.00
resulting in a deficit of $142,432.00.
In addition to the deficit, the Church was unable to pay a portion of
the Church Apportionments and a pledge to the new Northwest Texas Conference
Center.
The Finance Committee
recommended a 2010 budget that includes pledges and revenue in the amount of $2,441,300.00
and projected expenses in the amount of $2,441,382.00. The committee hopes that, over a three year
period, the deficit of 2009 can be repaid to the Church. In addition, every effort will be made to
achieve 100% payment of the Church's apportionments as well as the pledge to
the new Northwest Texas Conference Center.
The Finance Committee members appreciate
the church staff and church lay leadership for their work and cooperation on
this challenging budget. They believe this budget enables First Church to
remain a very viable Church as we prayerfully work through the economic
challenges.This is an exciting time for
First Church, and the Finance Committee asks for your prayerful support.
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Since 1975, the FUMC Music Department has presented a variety of Broadway Musicals for the enjoyment of our congregation and the city of Lubbock. We just finished with our presentation of My Fair Lady in February. The Music Department would like for you to take a few minutes to answer some brief questions. Your responses will help us plan for next year. Click on the link below to take our survey.
The FUMC Music Department
FUMC Musical Survey
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Upcoming Events and Dates in March-April, 2010
March 15 March 19
Spring Break
Wednesday, March 17
Noon Recovery Lecture Series at noon in the Outreach Center
Additional information below.
Monday, March 22
Prime Timers' Game Day
1:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CLC 106-107
Friday, March 26 -
Saturday, March 27
Texas United Methodist Historical Society State Meeting. For more information, contact Betty Carr at 795-1322
or read the article about the event on page A-5 of the February 19
issue of the church paper.
Saturday, March 27
Toward a Common Vision Gathering
CLC
For more information, contact Pat Latch at 763-4607
Sunday, March 28 through April 4
Holy Week and Easter
An abbreviated schedule for these dates is listed in the adjacent column.
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Noon Recovery Lecture Series
Wednesday, March 17
Speaker: Rick Beal
Topic: Carrying the Message
Noon until 1:00 p.m. at the FUMC
Outreach Center
Sandwich or salad lunch is $6.00,
coffee, tea, and water furnished. You also may bring your own lunch.
This will
be an excellent program, delivered by an experienced speaker who is a
"real" alcoholic who has been clean and sober one day at a
time since 1989. Invite any friends who you think would be interested.
For more information, please contact Pat Latch at 763-4607
ext 242 or platch@fumc.com
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What's your opinion
In each issue we will have a polling question or survey that you can respond to by following the link below. The Church staff will take this information into consideration at the next general staff meeting SurveySurvey
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Beth Moore Live Simulcast
The Women's Ministries is presenting Beth Moore's live simulcast
on Saturday, April 24 in the CLC. Moore will discuss and present material from her new book, So Long Insecurity, You've Been a Bad Friend to Me.
The simulcast has two
sessions: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12;30 to 2:30 p.m. with an hour and half lunch break. Tickets are $20 each and include the
simulcast and lunch. Books are available locally or online.
April 24, 2010
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CLC
For more information
or to purchase tickets, contact Becky Hammonds @ 806-792-7760 or Allison Quisenberry @ 806-798-2776
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Special Study for Men
All men of First United Methodist Church are invited to a
thought provoking present- ation of Fathered
by God Small Group Video Series on Friday, April 30, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. and
Saturday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. New York Times best-selling author John Eldredge
will take you through the six stages a man encounters as he matures in life and
faith, with insights and teaching on how each stage can be sup- ported and encour- aged. For more information, please contact Dr. Shera Atkinson at
satkinson@fumc.com.
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2010 Holy
Week and Easter Schedule
Palm Sunday, March 28
·
Traditional Servicesat 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Palm Procession with
the children and their parents.
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Sunday Grinder in the
Parlor 9:15 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
in CLC gym from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
·
Vesper Concert at 5
p.m.in the Sanctuary featuring David Briggs providing accompaniment for Cecil
B. DeMille's classic silent movie King of
Kings.
Wednesday, March 31
·
Sedar Supper at 6 p.m.in
CLC First Light Worship Room
Maundy Thursday, April 1
· Communion Service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary commemorating Christ's Last Supper with the disciples.
Good Friday, April 2
·
Downtown Crosswalk at
noon
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Service of Tenebrae at
8 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April
4
· Sunrise
Service at 7:30 a.m. in Bowman Chapel with Holy Communion
· Easter
Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in CLC Hallway
Contributions appreciated.
· Traditional Services in the Sanctuary 8:30 a.m.* and 10:50 a.m.
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First Light Contemporary
Service in CLC9:45 a.m.
Connect Contemporary
Service in CLC at 11 a.m.
*The 8:30 a.m. Traditional
Service on Easter Sunday will be broadcast live on NewsChannel 11.
For more detailed information about Holy Week and Easter Sunday, please read the March 19th issue of the church newspaper.
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Children to process on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, March 28, children and their parents are invited
to join the Palm-branch Procession at either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:50 a.m.
worship. The Children's Department will process as a group and will follow the
boys and girls choirs.
Please meet before the worship of your choice at 8:20
a.m. and 10:40 a.m. in the Narthex. Children must be accompanied by parents.
Easter Eggstravaganza Sunday, March 28 in the CLC Gym Noon to 1:30 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts Lunch will be provided.Please RSVP to Brandy Seright at 763-4607 ext. 229
CHILDREN'S CHURCH WILL NOT MEET ON MARCH 14 BECAUSE OF SPRING BREAK.
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Have you wanted to actually SEE a
lesson from Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace
University before you commit to attending the twelve lessons? Then come to
FUMC on Thursday, April 8th at 7 p.m. and attend Lesson One (Super Saving ) for free. If you decide
that you want to attend the remaining lessons, then you can sign up for the
entire series to be taught this fall September 13 - December 6 from 6:45 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Those signing up by May 1 will receive a $ 25 discount on the course
fee which is $100.00. To reserve your seat at this free seminar or to sign up for the fall course, contact Phil Lavy at 763-4607 ext 236 or placy@fumc.com.
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Dave Ramsey Preview
April 8
7 p.m.
Christian Life Center
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 Have you ever watched our church service on Television Sunday mornings? Do you realize that it takes the efforts of 5 different people each week to prepare each broadcast. Our church could not make this possible without the help of dedicated volunteers in our TV ministry.
We are in need of 3 new volunteers who can dedicate one Sunday a month as their mission to the church. We provide all of the training and you do not have to have previous experience. You can learn the basics in about 30 minutes. Please help us in this outreach to our city. Contact Tom Prather at 806-789-7575 or tprather@fumc.com if you can help. |
Newspaper Deadline for April 2 issue is
Tuesday, March 23. Please email information to Sammie Prather at sprather@fumc.com
Church newspaper available online
or by subscription
Yearly subscriptions are $25. Send a check to Pat Latch
at the church or subscribe online at our website. Fill in the
form and pay with Pay Pal.
Click on the links below to read the current issue of FUMC
newspaper, the latest news in the United Methodist
denomination or the Northwest Texas Conference.
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The next edition of The Window will be sent on Thursday, March 25th.
Have you taken this week's survey?
Tom and Sammie Prather
Communications
tprather@fumc.com and sprather@fumc.com
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Church Calendar Click here for the Church Calendar on the website.
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