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A PUBLICATION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THEWINDOW 1411 BROADWAY | LUBBOCK, TX 79401 | 806.763.4607 | FUMC.COM | MARCH 2020
What’s Inside Page 02 Care Ministries
Page 06 Engage - A Family Event
Page 08 First Youth
Page 09 Traditional Music
JESUS’ CULTURE DEVELOPMENT We spent February looking at several cultures Jesus built into his early following. Culture is a subsurface structure that shapes how we live and act. The Jesus movement introduced a fresh Culture of Grace—typified by the father in the parable of the lost son and modeled by Jesus in real life moments of grace. Jesus also built an expectation in his disciples to journey forward, to grow, or to be transformed by that grace. That culture of journeying forward was what John Wesley called “sanctifying grace.” The culture of covenant was enhanced by Jesus as he launched the New Covenant where his Father’s will and kingdom are the preferred outcomes as in the prayer—“thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Our final look at the cultures Jesus SENIOR PASTOR was building was a “counter culture” culture as raig urry he prepared his disciples for the push back of persecution that would come when they lived out their faith and following. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…”
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As we approach Lent and Easter, we have the opportunity to do more than just recount the stories of Jesus’ ministry. We have the opportunity to live into the cultures he shaped then—the cultures he is shaping now. This is part of our distinctiveness as the Church in our modern world and as United Methodists. See you in worship! Pastor Craig
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CARE MINISTRIES
Shera Atkinson Minister of Spiritual Formation and Congregational Care
First LBK has a long tradition of providing care for those both outside our church through our missions ministry and inside the church through the Care Ministries. Some of the ministries are new, but many have been meeting needs for decades. The mission statement of our Care Ministries is: “In the Wesleyan tradition of doing all the good we can, by all the means we can, in all the places we can, to all the people we can, our care ministry seeks to engage in ministries that nurture and care for people in the midst of transition or difficulties in order to share the love and the grace of Jesus Christ. Each of the ministries below are in need of new volunteers and we invite you to visit and try on a new ministry to see if it is a fit for you. NEW MINISTRIES: CANCER COMPANIONS: Cancer companions is a support ministry for cancer patients and their caregivers providing prayer, support groups and practical help. To
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volunteer, get more information or sign up for a companion please contact Leslie Moss, lesliemossnm@gmail.com. TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY: Recently, an older member of our church was given a device that attached to her TV in order to aid her ability to hear the programs. One of our members took 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon to set the system up. While the installation was not complicated, the impact on our older member was invaluable and immeasurable. After hearing of this act of service, the Care ministry is exploring a new ministry that will help our less technologically knowledgeable members with issues regarding their TV, Phones, and Computers. If you are interested in helping our members with minor technological issues such as teaching them to use their smart phone or email, or helping with their remotes please contact Shera Atkinson, 763-4607 ext 240 or satkinson@fumc.com.
ONGOING MINISTRIES: COUNSELING FUMC offers short-term counseling (up to six sessions) for members. Non-members and those in need of long-term counseling may also be seen at the FUMC Counseling Center. To schedule an appointment contact Gloria Ashby, gashby@fumc.com. DIVORCECARE DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Out next DivorceCare group begins May 21. To register contact Gloria Ashby, gashby@fumc.com. FEEDING HIS FLOCK A care ministry that provides meals for those providing long-term care of spouses and those with acute illnesses and specifically for our Treasured Times guests. To volunteer please contact Challa Goedeke, cjgoedeke@hotmail. com. FLOWER MINISTRY Weekly, “flowers on wheels,” deliver three to four bouquets of flowers arranged with the flowers from the altars of the worship services. The arrangements are delivered to the sick or homebound, bringing a bright spot into their lives. This is an excellent way to teach missions and ministry to your children and a lovely family activity on Sunday afternoon. To volunteer contact Jamie Thomason, jthomason@ carillonweb.com. GRIEF MINISTRY It is hard to walk through grief alone.
Our next grief group begins April 2. To join, please contact Gloria Ashby, gashby@fumc.com. HANDYMAN MINISTRY This ministry provides basic and simple home repairs for the elderly and homebound. For more information please contact Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY (LAY SHEPHERD) The homebound or Lay Shepherd Ministry provides visits to those unable to attend worship. The ministry also writes letters of condolence when a member is grieving and follows through with care during the first year of loss. Lay Shepherd. Homebound meets the last Monday of each month in the Open Door Welcome Center. Please contact Challa Goedeke, cjgoedeke@ hotmail.com, or Marisue Smith , mslbb@aol.com. HOSPITAL FOLLOW UP Cards and phone calls are received by those who have recently been released so that their progress may be monitored and their needs made known. To participate in caring for those in or just released from the hospital please contact Naomi McGuire, nmcguire69@sbcglobal.net. PRAYER MINISTRY An intercessory prayer team made up of lay and clergy who pray daily for the needs of those around us. The prayer ministry also sponsors an annual prayer conference, observance of the National Day of Prayer, and other prayer events such as our Cover the Community Prayer event that gives the gift of prayer to every
neighborhood in Lubbock. To sign up to be a part of our Daily Intercessory Prayer email contact Naomi McGuire, nmcguire69@sbcglobal.net. QUILTERS The quilting ministry reaches beyond our walls to provide fellowship for all women who enjoy the art of quilting. Our quilters meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the church. RECOVERY FUMC 12-Step Programs and Al-Anon meets on Wednesday at 5:30 and Dr. Carl Andersen leads our AA/Al-Anon group every Monday at 5:30. SHAWL MINISTRY Each year dozens of shawls are knitted or crocheted by loving hands. They are then given to those who have experienced illness, accidents or who are hurting. The shawls serve as a comforting reminder that they are cared for by both God and the members of FUMC who are praying for them in their time of discomfort. TREASURED TIMES Treasured Times assist those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. This ministry provides a safe and caring place in which participants may enjoy socialization outside of the home. It also provides a weekly respite for caregivers and enables them to care for themselves. For more information please contact Challa Goedeke, cjgoedeke@hotmail. com.
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ALL-CHURCH BOOK STUD
ALL-CHURCH BOOK STUDY We are joining together across all services to study the book, “Don’t Give Up: Faith That Gives You the Confidence to Keep Believing and the Courage to Keep Going” by Kyle Idleman. Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, “don’t give up.”
For Sunday, March 1 Chapters 1-3
Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman encourages readers to cast their concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek support in the family of God. A study guide is available for Sunday school leaders and online at fumc.com/ book-study.
For Sunday, March 8 Chapters 4-5 For Sunday March 15 Chapters 6-7 For Sunday, March 22nd Chapters 8-9
Contact Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com or Gloria Ashby, gashby@ fumc.com.
SATURDAY
April 18
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Christian Life Center
SUNDAY
April 19 9:30 a.m.
Contemporary Worship Christian Life Center
11 a.m.
Traditional Worship Sanctuary
Welborn Payne Christian Life Conference First United Methodist Church, Lubbock
For Sunday, March 29th Chapter 10-Epilogue
Internationally known Old Testament scholar and author, Sandra Richter, is Gloria the guest speaker for the WelbornContact: Ashby, gashby@fumc.com Payne Christian Life Conference, April 18 and 19.
SANDRA RICHTER Old Testament Scholar and Author • Internationally recognized Old Testament Scholar and author • Robert H. Gundry Chair of Old Testament at Westmont College • Graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Harvard University • Combines history, archeology, geography, and ancient Near East languages to bring the Old Testament to life.
$10 - Lunch Reservations Free Childcare Reservations fumc.com/sandra-richter Contact: Dr. Shera Atkinson satkinson@fumc.com Gloria Ashby gashby@fumc.com
Sandra will preview her newest study, The Epic of Eden: Psalms, and discuss culture and customs of Biblical life. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH•LUBBOCK
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She is recognized among the laity for her The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament, Epic of Eden: Isaiah, Epic of Eden: Ruth, Epic of Eden Jonah and is currently working on another installment of the Epic of Eden Series. We are excited to announce that we, at First Lubbock, will be the first to hear Sandra Richter preview her newest study on the Book of Psalms. For more information and to sign up for lunch please visit fumc.com/ sandra-richter. Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com or Gloria Ashby, gashby@fumc.com.
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MONTHLY MISSIONS FOCUS
FOOD OUTREACH - SECOND HELPINGS For over 25 years First LBK has been involved in feeding our neighbors through our Second Helpings Kitchen. The legacy continues into 2020. Volunteers serve meals Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at Noon to our neighbors. As we embark on a new decade we are excited to see how God is calling First LBK to engage in not only feeding our neighbors but building relationships and empowering our neighbors through our good ministries. 1. F or those coming to eat that they may see God’s love for them. 2. F or the volunteers who have served Second Helpings for years. 3. F or new volunteers to join this important outreach. 4. P ray that we will have the financial means to continue this ministry. 5. F or God to reveal the ways he is calling bus to use Second Helpings to share the love of Jesus with our community. Learn more about missions at fumc.com/local-outreach-ministries.
Coming Up in Missions There are a wide selection of local outreach opportunities available for membership and the community as a whole. If you have any questions or would like to begin volunteering, please contact Sara Lattimore., slattimore@fumc.com. MARCH March 16-22 Honduras Mission Trip APRIL April 1-30 Spring Mission Offering April 1-4 Fresh Expressions Conference (Reston, VA) April 9 Bayless Easter Gift April 15 Dinner Church LaunchWednesday Evenings
BBB Most of the work will involve painting the APRIL 25, 2020 8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Helping Hands MINISTRY
Work Day
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exterior of the home, installing storm windows and exterior doors along with siding repair. Please join us in helping make Lubbock a better place for those who need help. We hope you can join us! Boxed lunches will be provided by Generations Sunday School Class.
Sign up at fumc.com/helping-hands-ministry
BBBBB Contact Frank and Kathy Phillips frankandkathyphillips@gmail.com
Honduras Spring Break Mission Team Please be praying for our First LBK Honduras Mission Team. Over spring break they will be working with Tranquilidad Children’s home and Honduras Agape Foundation to serve children in need. Team members are: Keith Rogers, Brooks Rogers, Daun Lipteska, Parker Lipteska, Hunter Davis, Kelly Robinson, Jack Robinson, Jason Eckert, Josh Eckert, Hollon Meaders.
April 25 Helping Hands Work Day
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ENGAGE: THROUGH
Engage: A Family Event is a five-week series for families to come together on Sunday evenings to have fun and grow together with other families in our church. Engage for this semester has been a journey through the decades. Starting with the 20s, then on to the 50s, then the 60s and 70s, then the 80s. Spaghetti and bingo, hot dogs, Frito pie, dancing and balloon games, and Nerf wars and photo booths have all been a blast! Engage will end the decades with an all-church game night. Everyone is invited! Make plans to join us and bring your favorite childhood game. Fried chicken will be provided, so bring a side or dessert to share. Feel free to pull out your blue suede shoes, bell bottoms, or poodle skirt and come ready to play. Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com. 6
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THE DECADES
All are invited to
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GAME NIGHT GAME NIGHT
Dust off your blue suede shoes or dig out your bell bottoms for a roaring good time. Join us for a "Through the Decades" game night.
SUNDAY • MARCH 8 • 2020 5:30-7:00 P.M. CLC WORSHIP ROOM We will eat fried chicken and play games together. Bring your favorite childhood game and side dish or dessert to share. Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com
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QUEY PERCUSSION DUO SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020 � 5:00 PM � FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH To establish a distinct musical voice, Quey “Kway” Percussion Duo highlights their unique combination of classical training with keen experience and interest in global and popular music over a wide spectrum of musical aesthetics. FREE Concert Reception following • Childcare provided
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Vesper
CONCERT SERIES
TRADITIONAL MUSIC Organ Project Update – February 2020
Eve service, Keith and his team embarked to install the steel frames in the two organ chambers without a break even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
As of February 6, we are thrilled to inform everyone that the installation of both north and south organ pipe chambers are complete. However, the project is not yet finished. The two big facades facing the congregation and two big facades facing the chancel loft need to be installed before the main chancel organ console (Dr. Gordon McMillan Memorial Organ Console) can be moved and connected. As soon as we heard the last note of the postlude of the 9 p.m. Christmas
The Letourneau team arrived here on January 6 and started installing the parts and pipes of the Swell, Great and the Pedal division in the north chamber. Then, on January 28, the trailer containing the parts of the Choir, Solo, Great and Pedal division in the south chamber arrived, and they have been installed. According to our plan, the facades were supposed to be here to be installed the week of February 10. However, we have found out that some delays happen in manufacturing the facades at the Letourneau shop. What we know for sure about the organ
project is that the new chancel organ will be ready sometime in May. It is not an exaggeration to say we expect there to be the scaffolding in place in March and part of April, and the choir will still present music in the balcony until the chancel console is fully operable after voicing and tuning in May. We are sorry that we do not know the exact completion date, just like any other construction project. Good news is that God is with us, we have a house of worship, and there is an organ in the balcony to facilitate our traditional worship service. We greatly appreciate your patience during the construction process. – Dr. Seung-Won Cho Director of Traditional Music Ministries
Organist Announcment The FUMC Traditional Music Ministry is delighted to announce that we have hired an Assistant Director of Traditional Music Ministries and Organist. Matt Johnston from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, he will start June 1, more details about Matt when he arrives in late May. The considerably lengthy search for David Warren’s replacement that started in May 2019 is finally over and we are grateful for God’s providence! – Dr. Seung-Won Cho Director of Traditional Music Ministries March 2020 | The Window
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Give Electronically!
First LBK has three ways to securely give electronically.
1. Computer Go online to FUMCLubbock.SecureGive.com or follow the “Online Giving” link from fumc.com.
2. Smartphone Download the SecureGive app on your smartphone, or go fumc.com/giving.
Our Life Together – February 2020 BAPTISMS Congratulations to Zac and Jennifer Tollett on the baptism of their daughter, Ava Grace Tollett January 19, in the 11 a.m. traditional service by Dr. Craig Curry. Ava has a big sister Zoey Marie. Congratulations to Jeremy and Alison Schwartz on the baptism of their son, Holden David Schwartz. Holden was baptized February 23 in 11 a.m. traditional service by Dr. Craig Curry. Holden has an older brother, Campbell Lawson. Proud grandparents are Ben and Robin Lock. NEW MEMBERS Congratulations to Brian and Allison Hirth on joining First Lubbock January 26 in the 8:30 service by Dr. Craig Curry. They have a daughter, Mason who will be baptized in April. They are transferring from another denomination. Congratulations to Lon, Ashley, and River Roberts on joining First Lubbock on January 26 in the 11 a.m. traditional service by Dr. Craig Curry. Lon and Ashley are expecting their second child, Lucy.
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SYMPATHIES Sympathies to Susie Reynolds and family on the death of her fiancé, Gary Thomas. Gary passed away January 18. A memorial service was held January 27 in the CLC Worship Center officiated by Rev. Bailey Barkley. Burial followed in the Tahoka Cemetery. Gary attended the contemporary service regularly. Sympathies to the Luck family on the death of Nel Luck. Nel passed away January 20. A memorial service was held February 7 in Bowman Chapel. Dr. Shera Atkinson officiated. Nel had been a member of First Lubbock since November 1954. Sympathies to Glenn and Val Cochran on the death of Val’s mother, Elsie “Petie” Judson. Petie, as family and friends knew her, passed away January 29. Her memorial service was at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Amarillo on February 14. Glenn and Val’s children are Kelsey and Teal Holeman, Thomas and Luke Cochran, and grandson Teagan McIntosh. Glenn and Val have been members of First Lubbock since March 2004 as well as part of the Seeker of Grace Sunday School class.
Join the Quilters Did you know you have the opportunity to learn a new skill right here at First Methodist while making a difference in someone’s life? The quilting ladies would love to teach you to quilt and get to know you. Come join the quilters, learn to quilt, make new friends and provide a service. The quilters meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at First LBK. They provide hand quilting on pieces brought to them by the public. Money earned is donated to various mission projects. Already know how to quilt? You are welcome too! Coming together around a quilt is a great way to get to know someone and form lifelong friendships. For more information, contact Ginger Jones at 806-7875357 or 806-281-6631.
Memorials & Honorariums – February 15, 2020 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY In memory of Juanita Hardaway by Jere and Marisue Smith
In memory of Doyle Gammill by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
In memory of Karl Walker by Jere and Marisue Smith
In memory of Weldon McCormick by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
EVERLIVING CHURCH TRUST In honor of Eric McKnight by HI Robinson Sunday School
In memory of L.G. Moore, father of Greg Moore, by Charles and Paula Key
In honor of Martha Webster by HI Robinson Sunday School
In memory of Southern Bush by Ambassadors Sunday School class
In honor of Burt Montgomery by HI Robinson Sunday School In memory of Nel Luck by HI Robinson Sunday School In memory of Nel Luck by Ed and Jo Anne Smith In memory of Nel Luck by Tom and Susan Clark In memory of Gary Thomas by Chase and Becca Street In memory of Gary Thomas by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Street In memory of Thresa O’Dell by Jim and Wanda White In memory of Thresa O’Dell and Karl Walker by Bob and Dana Craig In memory of Suzan Headrick by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
In memory of Thresa O’Dell by Scott and Cathy Porter In memory of Dorothy Nagy by Shelah Lile In memory of Nel Luck by Shelah Lile In memory of Charlotte Duncan by Shelah Lile In memory of Robert Knight by Shelah Lile In memory of Virginia Hutcheson by Shelah Lile In memory of Karl Walker by Pacesetters Sunday School class FRIENDS OF MUSIC In memory of Pat Littrell by Gary and Shirley Warren
In memory of Jimmie Mason by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
MISSIONS In memory of Juanita Hardaway by UMW Rebecca Circle
In memory of Todd Quisenberry by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
In memory of LaWanda Murfee by UMW Rebecca Circle
In memory of Dick Craig by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
In memory of Thresa O’Dell by Tuesday Ladies Bible Study
In memory of Charlie Joplin by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
MUSIC MINISTRY In memory of Dr. Thomas Patrick by Jere and Marisue Smith
In memory of Gin Hutcheson by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
In memory of Thresa O’Dell by Jere and Marisue Smith
In memory of Bob “Heavy Cat” by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
SECOND HELPINGS In memory of Karl Walker by Nancy F. Edwards
In memory of Joyce Raymer by Dr. Carl and Linda Andersen
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