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Who lives in you? That's the question that comes to mind as
we read the words of Jesus when he tells the Pharisees, "Go tell that fox
(Herod) that I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow and on
the third day reach my goal." I will do what I must. For God lives in me.
I am a citizen of heaven. Let him do what he must!
Who lives in you? That's the question for us to reflect on during this month of
Lent as we prepare for Easter. Who lives in you? What guides your decisions?
What sets the course of your life? What determines the way you think and treat
others around you? Think back over the decisions you've made this past week.
Who made them -- a citizen of this world or a citizen of heaven?
Who lives in you?
Recall the way you spoke to those around you and the way you treated
others. Who was present then? What about the tithes and offerings you give,
what kind of relationship with God does it reflect? Is it a citizen of heaven,
the child of God, who is present in us? Or is it a stranger of this world, one
who cares little about others, who thinks first of him or herself, whose
actions fail to give witness to the allegiance we claim to have with God?
Who lives in you? What stirs you each day of your life?
Easter blessings and joy to you and your
family, Sheryl
Family Life Ministries Easter Events:
Special Needs Palm Sunday
Worship Service
Sunday, March 28th
11:00 - Wesley Hall
Join us for a special
Palm Sunday Worship service for special needs families!
Children's Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28th
Make sure your kids
(PreK - 4th grade) arrive early to Sunday School and be apart of the
Palm Sunday activities
Children's Easter Events
Saturday,
April 3rd
10:00
a.m. Outside on the sports fields
Join
us for a Giant
Easter Egg Hunt with an AMAZING Puppet Show!
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Family Life Ministry Events
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 Do you have a prayer request? Family Life Ministry would like to pray for you and your needs. We have put together a prayer team that is dedicated to praying for you and your family.
Click Here to let us know your needs!
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Thank you for responding to the survey we sent
you a couple weeks ago, over 200 of you took time to give us your
answers and
we appreciate your input. We are
responding to your requests!
Real Families: Developing Your Marriage, Your
Parenting and Yourself
Are you pulled in different directions trying to keep up
with your family? Do you love your spouse but feel your marriage is
just surviving? Do you feel overwhelmed on how to raise your kids? And
what about improving yourself? Then join us for Real Families. Led by
Jay and Ingrid Meyers
Friday, April 16 - 7:00 - 9:30pm & Saturday, April 17 - 9:00am -
12:30pm
The Woodlands UMC in Wesley Hall
Cost: $20.00 per person
Click Here to Register Today!
Click Here to Register Childcare
**We are also have scheduled
two Sunday morning classes on Real Marriage: Long Lasting Love for June 6 & 13 in Asbury Hall from 9:30-noon and a Summer on-site Marriage Retreat, "One Flesh" for June 25-27. Registrations will open
online May 1, look for more details on both these exciting seminars on www.gracefamilies.com.
Parenting: Love and Logic
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! Creating Happy Families and Responsible Kids - geared to parents of infant-six year old children.
5 week Parenting course - 2 hours per week
Elementary and Teen Parenting Made Fun!
This class is designed to help parents learn skills for: creating home environments that stimulate responsibility, resiliency and academic achievement; teaching character and responsibility through modeling and the application of logical consequences instead of punishment; teaching children/teens problem solving skills, and preparing children/teens to make good choices.
Cost: 65.00 per family
Contact Information: Robin Nichols
robinknichols@comcast.net
www.loveandlogic.com/aboutus.html
New Start Dates:
Sundays: April 18, 25 and May 2,16, and 23.
Time 3:00-5:00pm - Click Here to Register!
Tuesdays: April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4.
Time 9:30-11:30 - Click Here to Register!
"EMERGENCY BAGS OF LOVE"
For Foster Children in CPS Care
For children birth through PreK we are purchasing diaper bags with a few diapers or underwear; pajamas; a change of clothes for the next day; a lovie; pacifier/toy; keeping the bags gender and age appropriate. For the older ones a backpack with underwear; socks; pajamas; a change of clothes; and age appropriate lovie/falshlight/toy; school supplies; toothbrush; and hairbrush. The bags are costing about $50 each. It takes ongoing commitment to purchase the bags and work to supply them with the needed 75 per month for the children.
If you would like to do that now please click here.....Donate Today!
***please
be sure to put in the memo that it is for "Foster Children Emergency
Bags of Love." ***
Arthur Murray Couples Dance Lessons
Thursdays - April 8,15,22, 29
7:00 - 9:00 - Children's Activity Room
Come join us for a fabulous time of Couples Dance Lessons! Have you ever wanted to take dance lessons but not have a big commitment, here is your chance. Step out and bring your dance partner!
$40.00 per couple - childcare provided at small fee
Click Here to Register Today!
Foster Care Training Classes:
APRIL Training Classes
Tuesday 4/06 6:30 - 9:00 PM - Orientation
Thursday 4/08 6:30 - 9:00 PM - Communication
Saturday 4/10 9:30 - 4:00 PM - Child Development & Separation and Grief
Tuesday 4/13 6:30 - 9:00 PM - Sexual Abuse
Thursday 4/15 6:30 - 9:00 PM - Behavior Modification
Saturday 4/17 9:30 - 4:00 PM - Strengthening Family Relationships & Standards and Documentation
Click Here to Register!
Military Family and Friends
Monday, March 8th 6:30-8:30 in Lennox Parlor
Speaker: Bob Padfield and Paul Schroeder
Bob Padfield and Paul Schroeder are in the process of forming a ministry for veterans with PTSD. Paul suffers from PTSD but the signs started almost 4 years after he had returned from Iraq. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that effects 1 in every 4 that return from war. This is a serious problem and we need the churches and community to reach out and help the veterans that suffer from this. Please come to our meeting, March 8th, 6:30pm-8:30pm to learn about this serious problem. Contact Susan Kraha at sdkraha56@yahoo.com if interested in attending.
 Ways to Serve Team
- Family life Ministries is looking for individuals that are interested
in volunteering. If your are interested in serving opportunities,
please register at the following link and we will notify you with
volunteer opportunites and how you and your family can get involved.
All correspondence will be via email and you will be able to choose
what areas you are interested in being involved with.
Current Ways to Serve Opportunities
Many
of you have been asking about
volunteering this summer with a local camp for foster children. We feel
that our support should be
given to Royal Family Kid's Camps that have been providing summer camps
for
children 6 to 12 and TRAC camps for teen of Montgomery County for over a
decade. If you are interested in
volunteering with them here is the contact information.....
Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC)
Team Leader: Rob and
Sharon Macioce
Contact via email: sharonmacioce@ymail.com
Week long summer camp that extend God's love to abused and neglected
children ages 6-12 in Montgomery county. It's a powerful camp which
enriches
the lives of all attendees.
Teen Reach Adventure Camps (TRAC)
Team Leaders: Cindy Mericle
and Cori Holt Contact via
email: cindymericle@comcast.net
Two powerful weekend camps for teenage boys and girls in the foster care
system
of Montgomery Co
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Women's Ministry Events
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Click Here for more information about Women's Ministry, Newsletter and list of all events/bible studies and opportunities for Women!
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Ladies of the Loft Bible Study and Fellowship GroupWednesdays, 11:00 12:30 at the Loft3/4/10 to 4/14/10Contact: Andra.mostert@yahoo.comLadies of the Loft is a group of Loft-inspired women who come together in an informal atmosphere to support one another, fellowship with each other, and study the Word of Christ. NEW Study!"Brethren, Beloved by God" "Brethren, Beloved by God" is a 6-week study of 1 Thessalonians using questions and answers from the Bible to address spiritual truths for our lives today. These lessons cover topics such as: what's it like to live as a Christian in a pagan (secular) world, the importance of encouraging one another in our faith, Christian conduct and the End Times. Join us as we study these important spiritual truths and are encouraged in our walk with Jesus." Click Here to Register Today! |
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Children's Ministry Events
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Click Here for more information about Children's Ministry, Newsletter and list of all events and opportunities for children!
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VBS Volunteers Needed!
August 2-6
It's that time again, we are gearing up for a fabulous VBS this summer and are looking for volunteers in the following areas: shepherds, snacks, decorations, recreation, crafts and drama. Volunteer now and register your child early for VBS!
Click here to be a "Hero" Volunteer!
Desperately Seeking Drama People:
How would you like to be a Bible Hero?
VBS preparations are underway and are in need of the help of fun
and agile actors ready to dress up. We will be filming five short 3 minute mini movies/spots to play
everyday at VBS week. If you are interested in taking action as one of the Bible heroes
- please contact Heidi Sweet at
hsweet@conroeisd.net
Children's Easter
Events:
Children's Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28th
Make sure your kids
(PreK - 4th grade) arrive early to Sunday School and be apart of the
Palm Sunday activities
Easter Storytime - PreK - Kindergarten
Monday, March 29th at 1:00
Clubhouse 21
Join us for a special Easter Storytime, craft and cookies and milk
Click Here to Register Today!
Children's Easter Events
Saturday,
April 3rd
10:00
a.m. Outside on the sports fields
Join
us for a Giant
Easter Egg Hunt with an AMAZING Puppet Show!
ANNOUNCING NEW TIMES!
First Friday/Friday Night Frenzy - 6:00 -
9:00p.m.
Effective immediately, First Friday will have NEW hours from
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This change was results of a new building hours.
Thank
you for your understanding of this new policy and should you have any
questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me. Eric Albert
Click Here to Register for the last First Friday/Friday Night Frenzy this Spring!
Employment
Opportunities:
PreK-K
Ministries Sunday School Teacher (PreK - K)
Part-time Ministry
Assistant.
We are looking for someone who loves being with
and
teaching PreK-K children during our large group time on Sunday
mornings. If you are interested and would like more information about
this position please contact Lisa Keil at 281-297-5916 or lkeil@twumc.org
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Recreation Ministry Events
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Click Here for more information about Recreation Ministry, Newsletter and list of all events and opportunities for recreation for the entire family!
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION!
Upward Indoor and Outdoor Soccer
Indoor Soccer for boys and girls 4 yrs - Kindergarten (coed
division); Outdoor Soccer for boys and girls 1st - 4th grade (gender
specific divisions). All practices and games will be held at TWUMC or
The Loft. Season is March 29th through May 22nd.
Beginner Baseball
T-ball for Kindergarten boys and girls (coed division); Coach
pitch for boys and girls 1st - 2nd grade (coed division). All
practices and games will be held at TWUMC Sports Field. Season is
March 29th through May 22nd.
Planet 56 Girls Volleyball
5th - 6th grade girls. All practices and games held in Main Gym at TWUMC. Fall season is September through mid-November
Woodlands Shoot Out!Willie Naulls Ministries & The Woodlands UMC Rec Team presents: The Woodlands Shootout March 27, 2010 - begins at 9:30The Woodlands United Methodist Church Main Gym7th - 12th grade students$10 entry feefree t-shirt, book, and lunch for each participantprizes given to winners of divisionsClick Here to Register!
Rockets Game - March 13th @ 7:30We're taking Upward families to a Rockets game again! The game is Saturday, March 13th at 7:30pm and they're playing the Nets. If your family or anyone you know wants to go with the league register today! Tickets are a discounted $20 and kids get to make free throws on the court after the game, get an autographed item, and lots of family activity around the Toyota Center. There are limited spots but all are welcome! Come with us!Click Here to Register Today!
Art with Vision Tuesday @ 5:00 in Room B210 (Main Bldg)Currently in Session III - "Sweep 360". Anyone can join at anytime, and this is open for any artist from beginner to experienced. The class is headed up by Julie Graham but if interested, participants can lead a class session if they like. Classes are also accompanied by a weekly devotion. "By sharing God's Word, worshiping together, praying for each others praises and concerns, Artists will find purpose for using their artistic skills for God's glory and grow spiritually in their walk with Jesus.If interested in joining contact Julie Graham at juliegraham1201@sbcglobal.net |
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Special Needs Ministry Event
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Click Here for more information about Special Needs Ministry, Newsletter and list of all events and opportunities for families with special needs!
 Let's Rodeo!
Friday, March 26, 2010
3:00 - 5:30
$15.00 per family
Join us at Panther Creek Ranch for horseback riding, great activities and a cookout. More Information & Location
Open to the Community - bring your Friends!
Click Here to Register Today!
Easter Events:
Special Needs Palm Sunday
Worship Service
Sunday, March 28th
11:00 - Wesley Hall
Join us for a special
Palm Sunday Worship service for special needs families!
Children's Easter Events
Saturday,
April 3rd
10:00
a.m. Outside on the sports fields
Join
us for a Giant
Easter Egg Hunt with an AMAZING Puppet Show! A specific area will be designated for Special Needs Childre
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"A Recipe for Joy"
Special Needs Mom's Support Group
Thursdays every other week - 10:30 - 11:30
We will meet in Planet 56 for fellowship and a relaxing and informal time together.
Discussing DVD study "Walking by Faith- Lessons Learned in the Dark" by Jennifer Rothschild
March 11 & 25
April 8 & 22
REMIX Prom - "Under the Sea" April 10, 2010 7:00 - 9:30 Join us for a fabulous evening of dancing, friends and fun! Our annual Remix Prom always proves to be an amazing night! Don't miss this "Under the Sea" experience! Click Here to Register Today!
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Holly Hlopak
Children's Ministry - TWUMC
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