“Reclaiming the city through the love of Christ” 927 West Tenth Street Dallas TX 75208
NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT NO. 2371
927 WEST TENTH STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS 75208
214.946.8106
www.tsumc.org
July, 2009
Sunday Morning Worship
8:30 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Blended Worship Sunday School for all ages
The flame will spread
Ed Lantz Senior Pastor
I’m a simple man. I drive a plain white pickup with manual windows, manual locks and rubber mats instead of carpet. I drink my coffee black and my favorite ice cream is vanilla or chocolate. My wife cuts my hair and my first name is pretty easy to spell. My first sermon at Tyler Street came from Acts 2:42-47. I believe the early church left us a simple, but solid, model for ministry. Look again at the model: – “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” The apostles were those who heard the Word of God from the Son of God and passed it on. – They were committed to building community by being in fellowship and by meeting vital needs within their own group and beyond. – They prayed together and believed in the power of God. They were awestruck by God’s mighty work. – They worshiped with reverence, joy and passion. The result? “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Simple. Effective. I hasten to add one more point. Simple does not mean “simplistic,” “naïve,” “uncreative” or “restrictive.” I believe Christians should be the most creative, out-of-the-box, forward thinking people on the planet. As we obey God’s Word, care for one another, meet vital needs, seek His will and give Him praise, let us use our gifts and talents to reach people for Jesus Christ. Tyler Street has a rich history of such ministry. Together let us celebrate what God has done, as well as courageously believe what He is doing at Tyler Street. I’m so blessed to be serving this church. Please let me know what I can do for you. Blessings, Ed Lantz
Welcome our new pastor and family at ice cream social, July 12
Join the entire Tyler Street family in welcoming our new pastor, Ed Lantz, his wife, Lisa, and sons Nicholas and Lucas, at an Ice Cream Social and old-fashioned “Pounding” to be held on Sunday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. in Anderson Hall. For those of you too young to know what a ‘pounding’ is, it is a way of welcoming new families with staples for the pantry-a pound of sugar, pound of coffee, pound of flour, etc. Should you like to update for the 21st century, gift cards for Tom Thumb, Target, Wal-Mart, etc. are more than welcome, too. The event will wind up just in time for everyone to attend the Summer Classics organ concert that night in the sanctuary. Bring your favorite ice cream and a pounding gift and let’s show the Lantz family a fabulous Tyler Street welcome!
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:42-47).
Tyler Street family,
Thank you very much for your very warm welcome. We are so grateful for your hospitality, encouragement and demonstration of love. Thanks, also, to all who worked on the parsonage. We are very thankful for each of you and look forward to serving together. Please let us know what we can do for you. Blessings, Ed, Lisa, Nicholas and Lucas
Dr. Gerald Aultman to perform organ concert on Tyler Street’s 131 rank memorial organ on July 12
Tyler Street United Methodist Church will host organist Dr. Howard Gerald Aultman on Sunday evening July 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Aultman is currently Professor of Music Theory at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he occupies the Dick Baker Chair of Music Evangelism and Missions. He also serves as the organist at First Baptist Church of Dallas. In 1978, he received a Master of Church Music degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and, in 1983, Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education degree with emphasis in piano pedagogy from the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Dr. Aultman studied piano under the tutelage of Ramah Thompson, Ralph Taylor, Ellen Platamone, Daniel Sher, and Milton Hallman. Organ studies have been with Billy Trotter, John Schuder, and Gerre Hancock. Dr. Aultman is a talented performer, teacher, artist and composer. The 70-minute concert will be presented in the historic sanctuary of Tyler Street United Methodist Church at 927 West Tenth Street in Oak Cliff. The featured instrument, the Memorial Organ, is one of the top 50 largest organs in the world. Some of the pipes are smaller than pencils, while others are four feet around and 16 feet long. The organ is versatile enough to provide the diverse sounds required for small ensembles, the full choir, all styles of organ literature. Admission to this concert is free. An informal reception with Aultman, hosted by the Challenge Class, will follow the performance. This program is the second concert in the eighth anniversary season of the Summer Classics Series, sponsored by the Department of Music and Fine Arts of Tyler Street United
Staycations
Summer family vacation activity ideas–right in your backyard!
BY ROSEMARY
FARMER
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR We’re all affected at some level by the tough economic times. Now that summer is upon us, it’s not too late to enjoy some low budget family fun right in your backyard or neighborhood! Here are some ideas to consider:
turn your tent entrance into a child’s theater for an evening. Let kids perform a play that they create, or have them re-enact the Bible lesson they learned at church over the weekend.
drive. Make only left turns for 15 minutes. Before the car starts, kids have to guess where they’ll end up . Along the drive ask Your family to look for God in unlikely places.
*Movie night
Use an extension cord to set up a portable DVD player and have a family movie night outdoors with plenty of pillows and popcorn.
*Dollar Days
Make a trip to a dollar store, and give each family member one dollar and 15 minutes to spend it. When they get back to the car, they have the choice to trade whatever they bought with someone else in the car or to give it to someone it could help. Challenge Your family to pray about small ways they can help others.
*Outdoor theater
Using dress up clothes or stuffed animals,
*Lefts only
Hop in the car with your family and take a
Methodist Church. The final performance on this concert series will feature the Dallas Saxophone Quartet on August 9. For additional information, please contact the church at (214) 946-8106 or visit the Tyler Street website at www.tsumc.org.
Harold Bannick honored as Father of the Year for 2009
to help. He practices a ‘gift of service’ in a quiet, behind the scene kind of way.” His 3 children with their spouses and 6 grandchildren are his pride and joy and he will always talk about them with enthusiasm. His wife cannot imagine a more faithful or helpful husband. Our Father of the Year was born in a Harold Bannick receives a plaque honoring him as Father small farmhouse in of the Year for 2009. Elizabeth, Louisiana on Aug. 11, 1943 into a The 2009 Father of the Year has shown loving Christian family. As a young child, he faithfulness, Christian character and grew up with his grandparents on the leadership throughout many years of service farm...learning how to make lye soap, bring to church and family. in water, cut wood for the fire, milk cows His children are thankful for his wise and move outhouses. By the age of 2, he was counsel, faithful support and love – no in the fields picking peas like all the other matter what. One daughter says, “...picturing family members and didn’t receive his first God as a Father was never hard for me pair of shoes until starting school. These because my dad, in my mind, was just like years on the farm taught him how to cook, God would be.” His other daughter sees her build and fix almost anything and develop a Dad as a big strong man able to handle character of generosity. anything, yet the gentlest she’s ever seen After high school, he joined the US Navy with a small baby. She says, “That is how I during the Viet Nam War. After four years of picture God, strong and gentle at the same outstanding service, he began working for time.” His son says, “Dad is always willing Bell Telephone in Galveston, Texas where he met his wife-to-be, a student at the UT Medical Branch. Time had to be spent apart since war was on and she had just joined the Navy Nurse Corps to help the wounded. Many letters later, they returned to Texas and were married here at Tyler Street in 1967. That year he joined the church and began serving with dedication and enthusiasm. He coached church youth basketball and softball teams and also played on the men’s softball team. He drove the bus for youth activities, helped with the organ installation, served as an usher, and then treasurer of the church which includes counting the money collected every Sunday. This job he has held for four decades, rarely missing a Sunday. If the family was on vacation, they always returned on Saturday so that he could be at church on Sunday to serve. Presently, he comes early every Sunday morning to make coffee not only for his Sunday School class, but for other classes as well. His love of people and desire to help is also shown as he opens the door and cheerfully greets members and guests coming in. He is a dedicated and humble man who has freely given his life to his family, his country and his church. His character and Christian love for all people as well as his servant’s heart throughout the years make us proud to call him Father of the Year. Our 2009 Father of the Year, Harold Bannick.
Blest Be the Tie that Binds
ANNIVERSARY Class was opened on June 7 by singing “How Great Thou Art” followed by Dorothy West giving our prayer. We had a most beautiful devotion brought by Cindy and David Felts. Cindy is one of our Anniversary kids grown up! Thank you. They were accompanied by Ed Logan. Estelle Holley was our great teacher with her lesson entitled “Our Comforter and Helper.” The Holy Spirit is God’s presence within us. Dorothy West brought our good refreshments. We sang “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” to begin class on June 14 followed by a lovely prayer given by Mary Margaret Roberson. Roger Simpson brought our devotion playing on his saxophone a group of melodies that he loves and so do we. Very enjoyable, Roger! We received a report on our new officers for the next six months. We had a very good lesson given by Richard Phillips on “Criticism.” Learn how to accept criticism and how it affects you. Mary Margaret brought our great refreshments. Class opened on June 20 with a hymn. Prayer was given by Bill Sutton. A wonderful devotion was given by Marty Walker. Mary Margaret Roberson gave a lesson on Paul and how his times and our times compare. Refreshments were brought by Sutton and Nina Wakefield. We sang “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy” led by John Skinner, followed by Bill Sutton giving our prayer. We had a most beautiful devotion given by Amy Jeter singing “Blessed Assurance” and “How Great Thy Art” accompanied by Cheree Jeter. That was a great devotion, Amy. Mary Margaret Roberson did the installation of our new officers for the next term. Thanks to Alma and Dub Sutton and Nina Wakefield for our refreshments and decorations. CHALLENGE On June 7th, class opened with the singing of “I Love to Tell the Story.” Freddy Boswell’s mother, in town for her granddaughter’s graduation, visited our class. We were blessed to have Bekah Boswell bring us an in depth study of Daniel 2. Unlike pagan gods, our God dwells among us. “He controls the course of world events...” It is good to remember that the Bible says this! Lift these up in prayer: Jim Jones, Jones’ son-in-law Rex Trujillo, Jane English, Shirley’s brotherin-law Jerry Campbell and her grandson Christopher. Roger Botello and Martha opened class with, “Love Lifted Me.” We were blessed to have former class members Robert and Linda Hickman, Ronnie and Anne Elizabeth Ward, Henry and Sara Cline, and Richard and Lynda Irby visiting with us. Also, Shirley’s grandson Christopher Havens, and Roger Simpson’s sister and niece were visiting today. Pat Whiteley brought our lesson on “The Secret of Tranquility” from Psalms 37:4-7. We need to give our cares over to God. No one can rest in the Lord unless they have given their concerns to Him. Praises: Matt Whiteley’s soccer camp was a great success. Sean Cawthon has finished seminary. Be thinking about Martha’s suggestion for a retreat. It was great to see so many “old” youth from the 70’s in the choir today! COVENANT We wished all dads Happy Father’s Day on June 21. We learned to wait on God for certain prayers thanks to Kris Williams’ lesson. Then through waiting, God purifies our motives, as taught by Dennis Jeter in his series of lessons on “Motives.” We are a project under construction. Thank you Dennis and Kris. Laurie Wilks taught on July 5. She asked us to consider, “What are you chasing this week? How do we seek first the kingdom? And what does that look like?” Thank you so much, Laurie. John Wilks will teach the rest of July. Thank you Talberts for the great July 4th celebration at your house. We are grateful for your hospitality and generosity. Covenant Class will serve at the Ice Cream Social for the Lantz family on July 12. Plan to be in Anderson Hall by 4 pm to help set up. Thanks, Carla, for being our leader. Happy July birthdays to Ginger Young, Rebecca Comer and Bill Lewis. TWO BY TWO Don Lindholm gave the announcements on June 7. JoAnn gave the prayer. Jere Thompson brought a good lesson on temptation dealing with being tested. Be with the ones that are traveling. Have a good week. On June 21, Don Lindholm gave the announcements. Mary Miller gave the prayer. Freddie Boswell taught a good lesson on the Psalms. Good Lesson, Freddie. Don Lindholm gave the announcements on June 28. Shirley Allen led the prayer. Shirley Jackson brought a good lesson on making choices. Good lesson, Shirley. Have a good week. WEDDING RING On June 7th, Joe Vogel opened the class as R.E. was out of town. Ed Logan played for us to sing “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” and “Trust and Obey.” Evelyn’s health report was Nina to have hip replacement surgery on the 9th. Jean (in Okla. City) has a very bad right arm and will start therapy on it next week. Tom had the morning prayer. LaVerne brought the devotion. Frank had his usual great lesson using the Gospel of Matthew and the many parables. Frank also announced we only have two teachers now and need volunteer teachers to take a Sunday when possible. Any “takers”? Call if you are interested, please. Class started on June 14 with singing “America the Beautiful.” Herby’s devotion was “When Spring First Comes.” Frank gave the prayer. Nina had hip surgery. Evelyn visited her in the hospital. Keep Nina in your prayers as she has a long recovery period. R.E. announced the church is in the black $184.00. Frank announced the good news that Estelle or Buddy Holly will teach on the second Sunday every month. Buddy’s lesson today was “What’s Happening in our world Stay on the course.” We were so pleased to have Lucille Musselwhite and Marie Bourell visit us. On June 21, class opened singing “Faith of our Fathers” with LaVerne on piano. R.E. gave our prayer. Evelyn’s delightful devotion was about fathers. Nina remains in rehab at Charlton. She’s improving slowly. Ed Brown is in the hospital. Frank’s lesson was from Luke 13. Come and sit down in the kingdom of God. It was a pleasure to have Ed Thomas and Teresa as our visitors. Ed Logan opened class on June 28 playing for us to sing “He Leadeth Me” followed by “Standing on The Promises.” Evelyn gave her report on those who are ill. Nina is in home rehab recovering from her hip surgery. She needs prayers due to losing her sister at the time of surgery and not being able to attend the service. Ed Brown is in rehab now for his kidney problems. Marie Bourell had hand surgery (palm) due to tight tendons. She is working on moving her fingers now. She is improving enough that she leaves the 28th for Conn. to visit Kenneth and family. MaryEtta brought the prayer then announced birthdays for Ed and Ace and 47th anniversary for the Tarrers. She followed with a devotion for America. Ace then continued with his lesson from Acts with Peter speaking to the many priests, elders and scribes, judging them all.
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Get financial and spiritual freedom in 2009! Enroll in this 13-session Financial Peace University (FPU) course at TSUMC to help you take the baby steps to change your financial future! Become a super saver, dump your debt, and give more. This course works! During three months in each of the 2006, Spring & Fall, 2007, Spring & Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 TSUMC FPU courses, graduates saved an average of about $3,500 and paid off an average of about $3,000 in debt! These results are below, but close to the average for over 200,000 FPU course graduates. Kurt and Delilah Ray stated, “We came (to FPU) feeling beaten down . . . with no hope. Since FPU . . . we are now working together towards a common goal with intensity . . . Now we are debt Free!” Susan Remele wrote, “The (FPU) class was so very worthwhile. I can’t wait to save all that money that went to paying debt . . . I will never have credit card debt again. The future seems much more bright knowing I can manage my money wisely.” Sean and Amy Bellah said “The FPU course is the most useful course we have ever taken!” This course is taught by Dave Ramsey using DVD’s (and your own set of CDs). It provides Biblical insights and practical applications to help you obtain financial freedom. Bob Cunningham will get the class organized. Classes will be Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00 starting on August 23 in the Anniversary classroom. A nursery will be provided. A 20 minute orientation video will be shown on Sunday mornings starting about 12:20 or 10 minutes after the benediction on August 2, 9 and 16 in the Challenge classroom, S105. To learn more visit the website www.daveramsey.com or tune in to AM570 from 1-4 p.m. weekdays. His program is on over 400 radio stations nationwide. He is also frequently on TV. You can call Melanie Walker, Leighton/Lisa Durham, Patsy Summey, Monty McKnight, Roger Botello, Glenn/Cynthia Dooley, Chris/Delayna Griffith, Mary Escobar, Anthony/Tene Moore, Kurt/Delilah Ray, Susan Remele, Sean/Amy Bellah, Jason/Sarah Bodner, Tom/Lynn Chapman, Shawn/Tiffany Kent. Keck/Kris Williams, Bob/Carol Bogart, Mike/Judy Conway, Jim/Linda Bayless, Sam/Jeni Crecelius, Alan/Candie Blunt, Andy Brunner, Sandy Flair, Amber Mullenax, John/Mary Skinner, John/Linda Smith, Bob Watchorn, Garry/Kate Wolford, Jerome/Paula Garza, Christina Bowling, Billy/Amber Woods, Laurel Allen, Spike/Kathy Bennett, Terry/ Karen Egger, or Robert/Stephanie Martinez. Each one of these FPU graduates claims this course has significantly improved their lives. Sign up by August 16. The member kit costs $99 for a couple or an individual. Partial scholarships for kits are available if needed. Contact Bob Cunningham at (214)522-0074 or rec35@sbcglobal.net or call John Wilks at the church office at (214)946-8106 or johnwilks@tsumc.org to sign up.
Teens learn how to love Jesus through TeenStreet ministry
While eating pizza in a Dutch restaurant in September 1992, four Operation Mobilization workers dreamed about an international congress for teens. Desiring to show teens a “street” to travel on and how to love Jesus and share him with others, the new ministry came to be known as TeenStreet. The first TeenStreet took place in the summer of 1993 when 56 people met in Offenburg, Germany. The yearly congress in Germany grew rapidly attracting teenagers from across Europe. By 2001, numbers had exploded to more than 2,700 with many ‘graduate’ teens returning to serve as volunteer staff. Over the years, TeenStreet ministry has developed in countries around the world, cooperating with churches to bless thousands of teens each year. Tyler Street member and missionary David Greenlee has been serving with Operation Mobilization since late 1977, and the past eleven years in a role involving research, writing, and teaching. Among his other projects, over the past two years David has been doing a study for TeenStreet leaders to help them find ways to sharpen the ministry, and in particular to help teens persevere in the commitments they are making to God. Hundreds of teen participants and adult small group coaches from TeenStreet congresses in Europe, Brazil, and Malaysia have taken part in surveys and interviews. In the initial stage of the project completed a year ago, European teens pointed to three key factors that influenced whether they kept their commitments and decisions or not: God’s initiative in my life. My own initiative and discipline. Somebody else was there with me and for me, to encourage me and tell me God loves me and it is worth following him. These factors probably would apply to youth ministry worldwide. While we should pray and perhaps teach about the first two points, the third factor points to a place for churches, TeenStreet, and all of us to be sensitively and intentionally available and involved. Some contact will be face-to-face, but it is amazing how powerful a timely email, Facebook posting, or brief text message can be! Please pray for David and his wife Vreni, serving with Operation Mobilization and based near Zurich, Switzerland. Pray that in this and various other research, writing, and teaching projects underway that God will use David and Vreni to enhance the fruitfulness of those serving Jesus around the world. And please pray for TeenStreet around the world, including the August 1-8 Congress in Germany (see www.teenstreet.om.org for more information!) Contact the church office if you would like to know more about OM, TeenStreet, and the Greenlees’ ministry.
What Am I Without You?
Vacation Bible School
July 20-24, 2009 9:00 am to 12 noon Anderson Hall Ages Pre-K through 6th grade
This year we will open our doors to the families of our community and welcome them to the Bayou! Our theme this year is "Crocodile Dock…Where fearless kids shine God’s Light!!" Anderson Hall and our children’s building will be transformed into an exciting bayou adventure. Each day at Crocodile Dock, boys and girls will become a part of the Bible story with all their hearts, minds and emotions. Our adult station leaders will navigate kids through creative Bible stories and crafts, fun games, delicious and innovative snacks and music that will be off the chain!! (This year we will have boys and girls lead in a VBS praise team! How cool is that!!!) Our Bible hero this year will be Moses. We will be learning about how God called Moses and used him to demonstrate God’s power and glory. Here is our Crocodile Dock Bible Overview: Day 1 -- God is with us Day 2 -- God is powerful Day 3 -- God does what he say he’ll do. Day 4 -- God gives us life. Day 5 -- God cares for us. As always this ministry is in need of your prayer support, resources and volunteer hours. Last year we hosted over 80 boys and girls at VBS. Since then, we’ve planned several outreach programs to families in our community. As a result we're anticipating over 100 kids to attend VBS! Guess what? We need your help!!! If you are available from 9 am-Noon during the week of VBS, we can put you to work helping with decorating Anderson and the Children’s Building as well as our classrooms, painting backdrops, registration, assisting our station leaders (Bible, crafts, games, snacks), greeting kids and their families as they enter our campus…there’s much to be done!! We’re excited about what the Lord has done, is doing and will do in this summer ministry. Just a reminder…these are the items we can use for VBS: White Christmas lights, dry ice, fake grass/moss, plastic toy crocodiles, lanterns, tents, glow sticks, fly swatters, wooden spoons, camouflage nets, plastic toy turtles, clothes line, clothes pins, acrylic paint (all colors, paint brushes, plastic rolls of table cloths in green, purple or blue (from party stores)…or if you’d like to donate gift cards from Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree or Party City…we’d accept any of these items! We will culminate our VBS with a Family Night program and puppet ministry on Friday evening, July 24 at 7 pm in Anderson Hall. Crafts will be on display and refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
What am I without you, O Lord? Nothing, nothing indeed! You have made me for this very time. Only as a vapor dispatched by the wind Your choice for me was this time. I am a wisp of smoke consumed by the wind. Where would I be without you, O Lord? Lost, lost without hope! You pursued me until the appointed time. All I had to do was turn to find That you had been there all the time. You Lord, you were all I needed to find. Who would I be without you, O Lord? No one, no one at all! Your design for me is for now, this time. My soul seems as light as the wind. This is your plan for this day and time. My spirit is carried by your wind. When will you come and rescue me, O Lord? Come now, come quickly! You have set me at this place, this time. In this place, I live by your holy wind. Your will shall find its course, its time. This is your moment, come riding on the wind. As God speaks, Pat Whiteley, May 27, 2009
Our Church Family
Congratulations to John Wilks who graduated from Brite Divinity School in May with a Master’s of Divinity degree. Methodist Medical Center holds an annual volunteer banquet to honor all of their volunteers. Several of our members were honored at the banquet: Estelle Holley for 3,000 hours; Betty Binion for 3,500 hours; Harold Binion for 4,000 hours. Hugh Lamar received the 2008 President’s Service Bronze Award for 400 hours of service in 2008. Harold Binion received the 2008 President’s Service Silver Award for 600 hours of service in 2008. Harold Binion also received the 2008 President’s Service Lifetime Award for 4,000 accumulated hours of service. Congratulations to you all! Congratulations to Jay and Jamie Bennett Nelson on the birth of a son, Jack Harris Nelson. He was born June 8 weighing 9 lbs and was 22” long. Jerry is his big brother. Proud grandparents are Mike and Judy Conway. Congratulations to Sam and Jeni Bennett Crecelius on the birth of a son, Andrew Samuel Crecelius. He was born June 16 weighing 9 lbs 4 oz and was 20 3/4” long. Proud grandparents are Mike and Judy Conway. Congratulations to Mike and Melissa Vrabel on their new granddaughter, Sydney Alyssa Vrabel. She was born June 27 and weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 18 1/2” long. Parents are Earl and Robyn Vrabel. Jeremiah Daniel Farrer was baptized on Sunday, June 21. Parents are Jon and Mattie Farrer. Sandy Flair is pleased to announce the retirement of her son, Lt. Col. Jack E. O’Donnel from the U.S. Marine Corp on June 30, 2009. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, Jack spent 21 years serving his country. He participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm and had two tours of duty in Iraq. Jack has spent the last three years working at the Pentagon for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sandy traveled to Virginia for the ceremony which was held in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes. Congratulations to our graduating High School Seniors: Kathryn Boswell-Duncanville High School, Matt Bruner-Duncanville High School, Damian Najera-Adamson High School. Congratulations to Suzanne Brooks Robinson who graduated from Texas A&M on May 15 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Leadership and Development. We had a great Sounding Joy and Chapel Choir Reunion on June 13-14. The altar flowers in the sanctuary for that Sunday morning were in memory of Mr. Joseph Abston, Brother Paul Morell, and all those who were a part of the Chapel Choir and Sounding Joy who have already gone to be with the Lord given by the former members of the choirs. Our sympathy to Nina Worthy in the loss of her sister, Ruth Shiek. To Mary Beach in the loss of her husband, Walter. To friends and family of Edith Long. To Frances Grimes in the loss of her greatnephew, PFC Matthew Ogden. He was in the Army, stationed in Afghanistan and was killed on June 1 when his tank was bombed. To Butch and Carla Boss and family in the loss of Carla’s aunt, Opal Foster. MEMORIALS In memory of Walter Beach given by Frances Grimes. In memory of Jack Bilz given by Dorothy West. In memory of Catherine Graves given by Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Ward. In memory of Melvin Griffin given by Robert and Jamie Denty and Will and Blanche Philcox. In memory of Edith Long given by Frances Grimes. In memory of PFC Matthew Ogden given by Frances Grimes. In memory of Jack Perkins given by Dorothy Wynne, Dorothy West, Maxine Peterson, Dub and Alma Sutton, Estelle and Buddy Holley. In memory of Jack and Martha Perkins given by Carol Bilz. In memory of Phil West given by Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Ward. In honor of the Wedding Ring Class given by Jean Hoffmeister.
55+ Fellowship
Wednesday, July 15 from 10 am to noon in Yeats Hall Potluck lunch at noon Everyone invited! News about issues affecting our Annual Conference and the United Methodist Church in general is vital. For those looking to stay informed, you have several options. For a small fee, anyone can subscribe to the North Texas Annual Conference edition of the United Methodist Reporter by phoning 214-6306495. The North Texas Conference edition is the publication which clergy and lay-delegates rely on to keep us in the loop. You can also get your United Methodist News on-line by visiting http:/ /www.umportal.org. Finally, you can visit our church blog, http:// tsumc.blogspot.com to look for links and occasional commentary on issues facing the United Methodist Church.
Tyler Street Financial Update
Here is the year-to-date information through May 31, 2009: Annual budgeted receipts Jan-May 2009 budgeted receipts Jan-May 2009 actual receipts Jan-May 2009 receipts under budget $766,000 $319,167 $315,311 or 99% of budgeted receipts $ 3,856 or 1% under budget
Summer Soccer Camp was a blast!
This was our first attempt at a sports outreach to the community. We had 60 children registered and only one to not participate. What a great group of kids! We hosted children who are entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Each day we gathered in the chapel for a fun games, Bible talk and verse that connected in someway to sports: Day 1 Follow Instructions – We encouraged the campers to be a good team player, follow their coach’s instructions, follow God’s instructions given in the Bible to believe in Jesus. (John 3:16) Day 2 Play fair – Good team players play fair. They are kind, considerate and work to encourage their team members. We shared with the campers the importance of being a member of God’s team and working together in love. (Ephesians 4:32) Day 3 Be a team player – Being a team player means performing your best for your team. When we become members of God’s family we should have the same attitude. We try our hardest to serve each other and to our gifts to make God happy. (I Corinthians 12) Day 4 Learn from your mistakes – When you play soccer, you’re going to make mistakes! What’s important is to learn from your mistakes and try harder the next time. When we become followers of Jesus we make mistakes. We sin. But Jesus is always there to forgive us. (I John 1:9) Day 5 Play to win – Everybody wants to win. A winning team is a team that works together, follows the rules and the coach’s instructions. When we are on God’s team we ’re on a winning team! He helps us to work hard and to be successful. (I Corinthians 9:24) Our camp was headed by one of the sons of TSUMC, Matt Whiteley. Matt brought His passion and years of soccer experience to our camp. His kind heart, love for kids and his excitement for sharing Christ with kids permeated the week. Matt was assisted by 4 young adults, Toch Ihemelu ( a friend of Matt’s) who had worked in the past at other soccer camps. Toch coached our 2nd and 3rd graders. She had a great time training, challenging and encouraging these energetic boys and girls. Timothy McCleave (a friend of Rosemary’s) brought his gentle spirit to the field as he worked with our busy Kindergarten boys and girls. Our own Kathryn Boswell served as our coach for the 1st and 2nd graders. Kathryn has been involved with our children’s ministry, loves the game of soccer and did not hesitate to say “yes” when asked if she would work as a coach at our camp. Mary Kathryn Skinner, who grew up in this church, assisted Kathryn. Mary has also been involved with Children’s Ministry at Tyler Street and loves ministry to children. She was a tremendous help to Kathryn. What a great team they were! Nnamdi Ihemelu (brother of Toch Ihemeliu) coached our 4th-6th graders. Nnamdi (or Coach Bob) has worked for the Dallas Mustangs Soccer Camp in the past and had a great time with our older children and passing onto them his passion, skill and knowledge. We also had a wonderful group of adult and youth volunteers who were faithful, helpful, encouraging and very tenacious. Thank you to Billy and Amber Woods, Patty Whiteley, Christina Bowling, Joseph Griffin, Cameron Allen, Alex Pinkerton, Vonda and Ashley Watson, Jordan Walker and staff members from the TSCA Day Camp. Marissa Gonzalez, one our nursery workers, assisted each day with registration, signing children in and preparing snacks for the day. Thank you Marissa! We could not have done this without all of you!! After discussing and evaluating the week of soccer camp, we have come to the conclusion that soccer is an effective means of reaching out to our boys and girls in the community. Matt has agreed to lead a monthly soccer clinic during the Fall semester. We will be sharing more about this exciting outreach soon! Thank you to all who prayed for this ministry and who have shared encouraging words! Rosemary Farmer, Children’s Ministry Director
Mission Trip 2009: The Work Was Good, But God Was Better
by Jon Farrer, Youth Director This past week, we took 16 youth and 3 adults to do recovery work for Hurricane Ike in Galveston, TX. Three weeks ago, the Texas Conference voted to close Crockett Place UMC in Galveston, TX and re-open it as a mission center. We were one of the first teams to stay there, so much of our work centered around getting the place ready for future groups. We set two shower houses, painted them, and built a deck around them so that you would not have to walk through the dirt to shower. We also helped to finish the trim painting on a house that was currently under repair. We spent one day working at a local retirement community mowing, dusting, calling bingo, and helping to move boxes. On Thursday, we were invited to sing at their annual 4th of July luncheon. The youth worked hard, but the success of the trip came not in the physical work but the spiritual growth and the growth of community. More so than any other trip I have taken, the youth on this trip came from different schools, communities, and places in their lives. It would have been incredibly easy for them to find one or two friends and then segregate themselves from the rest of the group. This never happened. Each of them was willing to open themselves up to new experiences and new friends. Every night I would see different youth playing games together. It was a living example of 1 Corinthians 12, that though we are many, we share but one body in our Lord Jesus Christ. On the last night, during worship, we had a chance to reflect upon the trip and what it has meant. One youth said that it was a “humbling experience to see a city that the country has given up on and forgot about, and yet is still fighting with all that it has to survive and rebuild.” Almost everyone commented on the growth that they felt towards God and one another. Glory to God for the work he is doing at Tyler Street, in Galveston, and in this youth group.
July Food Drive
We are collecting items for our outreach to those in need. Please bring a bag back next Sunday filled with the requested items. 1 jar peanut butter 1 box cold cereal 3 boxes of macaroni and cheese 3 cans of fruit cocktail 1 bag of rice (1 or 2 lbs) 2 bars hand soap “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble” -- Psalms 41:1 Thank you for giving, caring and supporting our outreach for those in need.
Parsonage Capital Campaign
A special Thank You to those who have given to this special effort. To date, we have raised approximately 16% of our total goal. For those who may not be aware, a great deal of work went into preparing the parsonage for Pastor Ed Lantz and his family to move in. The scope of work was broader than the funds would allow. We only have a short window to raise these funds so we are asking for your help in reaching our goal of $12,500.00. Your prayerful consideration is greatly appreciated. Garry Wolford, Chairman of Trustees
Who is Jesus? How does prayer work How do I make sense of the Bible? Is there a God? Why do bad things happen to good people? Life is full of questions. The Alpha Course is a 10-week introduction to the Christian faith where we try to find some answers. Tyler Street UMC will offer Alpha this fall, and we hope to reach people who don’t yet know the Lord. To make that happen, we need your help. On Sunday, August 16, immediately after the 10:50 service, the Alpha team will host a luncheon to raise funds for course materialswhich will include study guides, Bibles, and a weekly meal for every one who takes the course. Please mark your calendar and come dine with us in Anderson Hall. To learn more about Alpha or to volunteer to help with the course, contact John Wilks in the church office.