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What’s Inside Page 02 Discipleship
Page 03 2021 in Pictures
Page 05 Missions
Page 07 Memorials & Honorariums
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH•LUBBOCK
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MOVED BY JESUS. LOVING PEOPLE. SERVING ALL.
Our mission is to create a grace-filled environment in which Christ transforms lives.
EARLY SERVICE!
‘Tis the season for new beginnings! That’s right, it’s the New Year, and with a new year brings new opportunities. Maybe this year you’ve decided to take up a new hobby, or to accomplish a longdesired goal. For some SENIOR PASTOR of us, we simply desire Todd Salzwedel for things to get back to the way they were from some point in the past… say, pre-pandemic? When my family and I first got to First, we joined a vibrant and historic body of disciples engaged in active service to the community. Some classes and groups had begun meeting, and we were starting to imagine what it might look like as we emerged from the most jarring event that has happened to our world in some time. In many ways, our church was on its way to discovering what our new normal would be. Worship has been central to our church, just as it has been for the church in general for two millennia. In our case, in-person worship was already underway when my family and I arrived. Obviously, we continued with the livestream option for folks that did not yet feel comfortable returning to a larger group setting. We’ve continued that practice by welcoming people through our virtual worship and are working on ways to expand that. The one service that has not yet returned, though, is the 8:30 a.m. service. When we first arrived, there were a substantial number of folks who attended that service who
were not yet prepared to return to in-person worship, as I understood it. Further, with the uncertainty of the restrictions coupled with a changing pastoral position, we wanted to build momentum. And momentum did build! Many of the folks who previously attended the 8:30 service began attending other available options. We began exploring the possibility of restarting the 8:30 service in the second quarter of 2021. In fact, we aspired to restart the service in September. But due to some personnel changes and being careful to not overburden an already taxed staff, we had to put those plans on hold. But 2022 is a season of new beginnings! So, I am happy to announce that we are currently working to restart the early service on the first Sunday of February! I and a few others are currently looking at ways to breathe some new life into the service so I can’t quite share those details yet, but we are excited to resurrect the early service and hopefully welcome some folks back to church that have opted not to return yet! It might be that we shorten the service slightly to begin at 8:45 and end at 9:30. The service might have a slightly different order than it did previously. Who knows! Regardless, I hope and pray that this is a new beginning for a service that has meant so much to generations of the First family! Please keep the start of this service in your prayers! Invite those you haven’t seen in a while back to worship and invite some new friends as well! We have so many great options for worship and fellowship at our church and we want to share that with JANUARY 2022 | THE WINDOW 1 everyone we meet! (continued on page 2)
Dear church family, Each year in chapel, I choose a word for the year. Last Year’s word was “Discipleship”. This year’s word is also discipleship. As Christians, we are called to both live as disciples and make disciples. But discipleship has many facets, for example, it is both relational and incarnational. Shera Atkinson These two constructs do not exist Minister of Spiritual in opposition, but instead are Formation and Congregational Care facets on the path. Scripture calls us to maturity in Christ and with all people. January 30, Todd, Bailey and I will be introducing a discipleship pathway that we hope will help guide each of us into the maturity and wholeness to which Jesus refers. Each ministry, study, mission, and fellowship will be planned with the goal of assisting each person grow and mature in their discipleship. Looking ahead in 2022, a new Sunday school class will begin on February 6. The class will be called the Connections
class and will be led by Todd, Bailey, and myself, as well as several other seasoned teachers. It will cover various topics and will allow people to visit for the topics they are interested in and then return to their own class. Further, it will serve as an entryway to visitors to help us get to know them and assist in finding a permanent class. The men’s ministry will seek to start several men’s growth groups, offer opportunities for fellowship and will bring Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe back to for an event that will coincide with the Wellborn Payne Christian Life Conference. The prayer ministry will unveil new opportunities to grow in your prayer life on the National Day of Prayer. Women’s bible studies will continue and the women’s ministry will offer three retreats next year. As a way for each person to invest in their own discipleship growth, Individualized Spiritual Formation plans will be offered. These are just a few of the opportunities to look forward to throughout the year. My prayer is that you will be blessed beyond measure throughout this year and that each of us will live to the glory of God alone! Soli Deo Gloria, Shera
CHANTICLEER “America’s a capella pride and joy,” Chanticleer is loved as “an orchestra of voices.” Ranging countertenor to bass, the 12 men perform interpretations from Renaissance to jazz to new works.
Vesper
CONCERT SERIES
Sunday, January 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
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(continued from page 1) In this new year, may God guide and encourage us to have grand visions, but more importantly, to do our part to make those visions a reality! I look forward to the mighty plans God will bring to fruition in the coming year and the part we will play in His Kingdom! Grace and Peace! Pastor Todd 2 JANUARY 2022 | THE WINDOW
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Thank you! Thank you for your tithes, gifts, and donations in 2021. We pray that you will continue to give generously in 2022. The 2021 statements will be sent out by January 31. If you have any questions please contact the business office, James Rotramel, jrotramel@fumc.com or Stephanie Davis, sdavis@fumc.com.
2021 IN PICTURES
Engage was back in 2021! Our families had a great time singing, playing games, and eating together.
Staff and members pulled out their hammers and hard hats helped with the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build.
The youth group had their annual, Good Friday cross walk.
Our pilgrims to Israel on boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Women’s Ministry Summer Retreat.
Helping Hands is a great way to serve together and help our community.
Families enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and snow cones at the all-church picnic.
Pastor Todd received his Doctor of Ministry from Perkins School of Theology.
Children’s choir
Our campers fishing at Lil’ Ceta.
Getting ready for Christmas! JANUARY 2022 | THE WINDOW
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...serve one another humbly in love. Gal. 5:13
KIDS BEACH CLUB Come VolunTeEr!
Thursdays Jan. 20 - March 31 • 3-5 p.m. Bayless Elementary KBC is an organization on a mission to make Jesus cool at school! Contact: Leslie Moss, leslie@wendellinepapers.com or 806-438-4140
Kids Beach Club: children 3rd-5th grade at Bayless Elementary. Thursdays 3-5 p.m., January 20-March 31, 2022 Volunteers with in small groups called “Surf Teams”. The key to KBC is bringing up the next generation of Christians through volunteer examples, worship music, games and lessons from the bible. All curriculum is provided for leaders. The volunteers role is facilitate the lesson, lead their “surf team” and show a loving Christian example to their kids. All children in the program receive a bible. Training will happen in early January. Background checks on all volunteers is required. Contact: Leslie Moss, leslie@wendellinepapers.com, or 806-438-4140 4 JANUARY 2022 | THE WINDOW
MONTHLY MISSIONS FOCUS SECOND HELPINGS Second Helpings is a community feeding program run out of our Outreach Center. We feed a hot meal very Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11:30-12:30, to anyone in our community in need of food. Your gifts to missions make this outreach possible. Your prayers and support in 2022 will help this outreach continue to provide meals for our neighbors and share the love of Christ with them. Please consider how God is calling you to get involved in helping this outreach share the love of Christ through food and community. Contact Sara Lattimore, slattimore@fumc.com
Missions & Outreach ON THE CALENDAR January: Blessings Bayless Restock the Shelves Please bring Clorox wipes, Kleenex, or Pencils to the drop box at the church as we help to resupply classrooms at Bayless Elementary
Save the Date February 26 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
January-March: Beach Club at Bayless It has finally arrived, the time for us to be back in person with the students at Bayless Elementary. Our Beach Club volunteers will be sharing Jesus and mentoring students on Thursday afternoons. For more information on how you can get involved contact Leslie Moss, leslie@ wendellinepapers.com, or 806-438-4140. January 29: Lamesa Recovery Work Day This past summer a weather event struck in Lamesa causing flooding and damage from winds. There are homes in need of repairs so that homeowners can return home. Volunteers are needed to help with various projects. To sign up, please contact Sara Lattimore, slattimore@fumc.com. February 26: Activate Mission Event Mark you calendar for Activate Mission Event: sign ups are open at fumc.com/activate-mission-event and everyone is invited! Join the First LBK family as we spend time together learning and listening to God for direction in how we engage in missions in 2022 and beyond. Childcare will be available and lunch will be provided. This is your opportunity to learn about missions and to join in the vision. March 30-April 2: Fresh Expressions National Gathering/Vision Trip
TMS Global’s Activate Training is the first step your church takes in discovering and living out a unique missional vision and calling from God. The event is facilitated by a TMS Global trainer and includes a variety of learning exercises. JANUARY 2022 | THE WINDOW
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Girls Pajama Party
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
January 14 6–10 p.m. | Wesley Room Sign-up at fumc.com/youth-events All 6th–12th grade girls and their moms are invited to come!
January 23 Congratulations to all of our confirmands. We’re looking forward to celebrating them!
WINTER RETREAT
ENCOUNTER
February 11–13 Sacramento, NM Sign-up at fumc.com/youth-events More details and cost coming soon.
March 25–26 Aldersgate Church Sign-up at fumc.com/youth-events More details and cost coming soon.
Our Life Together BAPTISMS Congratulations to Kris and Ivy Zepeda on the baptism of their daughter, Grace Walker. Dr. Todd Salzwedel baptized Grace Sunday December 5 in the 11 traditional service. NEW MEMBERS Congratulations to Paul and Lynda Graham on joining First Lubbock, Sunday, December 12, in the 11contemporary service by Dr. Shera Atkinson. They transferred from Evergreen UMC in Colorado. Congratulations to Mark and Rebecca Mattison on joining First Lubbock Sunday, December 12, in the 11 traditional service by Dr. Todd Salzwedel. They transferred from Trinity Lutheran in Garden Ridge. Congratulations to Penny Lorenz, mother of Rebecca Mattison, on joining First Lubbock in the 11 traditional service by Dr. Todd Salzwedel. She transferred from Zion Lutheran in Johnson, NE.
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SYMPATHIES Sympathies to Diane Gillit and family on the death of her mother, Jewell Dean Marshall. Jewell passed away November 17. A memorial service was held at First United Methodist of Bogata, November 22. Sympathies to the Pasewark family on the death of Dr. William Robert Pasewark. Bill passed away November 22. A memorial service was held December 11 in the sanctuary, officiated by Dr. Jim Jackson and Dr. Shera Atkinson. Bill had been a member of First Lubbock since November 28, 1971.
Memorials & Honorariums – December 15, 2021 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by David Hess
EVERLIVING CHURCH TRUST (cont’d) In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by John White
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by The Gaines Family
In memory of Jewell Dean Marshall by John White
CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES In honor of Brent and Susan Nall, by John and Janeen Gilliam In honor of Sybil Leson, by John and Janeen Gilliam In honor of Dr. Shera Atkinson by John and Janeen Gilliam
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Charles and Paula Key In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Donald and Debbie Wadsworth, David and Jeanette Wadsworth, and Bill and Sally Hale In honor of Norton and Jane Baker by Richard and Debby Baker
In honor of Dr. Jeffrey Hannel by John and Janeen Gilliam
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Pacesetters Sunday School
EVERLIVING CHURCH TRUST In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Pat Enloe
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Don and Nell Furgeson
In honor of Alison Schwartz celebrating her birthday December 19, by Ben and Robin Lock In memory of Dr. John Bowen by Ron and Carolyn Stroman
FRIENDS OF MUSIC In honor of the Chancel Choir by Pam and Fred Underwood
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Tom and Susan Clark In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Gilley Treadaway Griffith
GENERAL FUND In memory of John Shropshire by Nan Shropshire
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Shelah Lile In memory of Rex Touchstone by Don and Robin Walker
MUSIC MINISTRY In memory of Marion T. Key by Terry and Charlene Key
In memory of Charlene Wulfekamp by Don and Robin Walker
In memory of Jan Bradley by Charles and Paula Key
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Don and Robin Walker
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Paula Miller
In memory of Dr. William Pasewark by Jim and Wanda White In memory of Jewell Dean Marshall by Jim and Wanda White
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