Some people know that I am a collector of great sayings and quotes.
• Be open-hearted (Phil. 4:15-16)
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• Let God have His way (Phil. 1:6)
• Pray (Phil. 1:19)
• See giving as an instrument (Phil. 4:17)
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• Be mission-minded (Phil. 4:14)
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• Live consistently (Phil. 1:29-30) When I look at my own life, I find that I am happy! It doesn’t mean there aren’t goals or dreams that have yet to be realized. It doesn’t mean that everything in my life is perfect or that it has unfolded according to some grand plan I envisioned somewhere in my past. And yet, I recognize the blessings of my family, my church, my friends and the opportunities I have had in my life help to make me the person I am… and I am grateful! How about you? Are you happy, or are you more concerned with some other you have created in your mind? Do focus (more often than not) on making a significant difference for the Kingdom of God more than we seek personal others?
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• Stand firm in the Lord (Phil. 4:1)
• Care about what God thinks (Phil. 4:18)
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• Trust God to provide (Phil. 4:19)
Recently, I ran across an anonymous quote that read, “Success is getting what you want; Happiness is wanting what you get”. Underneath the quote was a scripture reference to Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians 5:18 which says, “In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ”. I’ve thought a lot about that quote and reference lately. On one hand, I find it to be highly optimistic and right on par with how we ought to lead our lives. We are grateful for each day that we have, and the gifts that God has blessed us with. But on the other hand, in talking with a trusted friend, I realized that it can also be used (incorrectly, I think) as a way to accept mediocrity. I don’t for a minute believe that God desires from us mediocre effort or faith. In some sense, some people might advocate that whatever happens to us is simply a result of whether God likes us or not, and who are we to argue? It’s like playing in the Superbowl and not keeping score… it just doesn’t make sense to me! Instead, I think God does endow each of us with gifts - not in equal measure necessarily - according to the Holy Spirit in ways that help us to engage with God in His mission here on earth. Taken together, as the Body
of Christ, we are invited to make a significant impact on the lives and world around us. Paul gives us some ways in which we might focus on significance in his letter to the Philippians, primarily in the fourth chapter. The following is a short list of practices that help us maximize our witness for God.
Soli Deo Gloria, Shera Shera Atkinson Minister of Spiritual Formation Care
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In the end, I believe God wants us to take our thoughts and plans to Him. In fact, He wants us to seek Him first in all things (see Matthew 6:33). Sometimes our plans and desires are those of God. Other times they are not. But when we measure our lives by the happiness and joy we experience in God rather than our own sense of worth, I think we will find we desire the things of God first. In the end, we derive our happiness from things that are significant. And significance is long-lasting… sometimes eternal! It can outlast us and is reflected in our relationships with other people and Jesus. And what we find significant is revealed by commitment, our trust, and where and how we spend our time. May God bless you in all you do… and may you know that your life is significant in the eyes of God! What you do matters! And how we live our lives in relation to God and one another has the potential to shape the world around Pastoryou!
Todd Dear Church Family, A new air fryer came to live in my home this past Christmas. It came with an instruction book, a few recipes, etc. Have we used it? No! It is out of the box; it looks very nice on the shelf… unused. It’s not even plugged in. I started to use the indoor grill the other day and it didn’t get hot. When I investigated I realized I have inadvertently plugged in the toaster instead of the grill. You can have the newest and best appliances, but they are of no use or help unless they are plugged in. Oh, they make lovely doorstops and provide you with one more thing to dust, but you will not get fed unless you plug that appliance in. Plugging into the ministries of the church is much the same. We have many opportunities to grow as a disciple. You can grow in community this fall by attending the men and women’s ministry events, or join a spiritual formation group. Attending a Bible study or Sunday school class, or attending the WelbornPayne Christian Life Conference will help you grow. You can stretch your service and generosity by participating in one or more of our many mission opportunities. I challenge you this fall to plug in by remembering Worship +2: Attend worship each week as well as finding a place to serve, a place to study and a place to share in community!
WELBORN-PAYNE CHRISTIAN LIFE CONFERENCE Goodie Goodloe Author & Speaker SEPTEMBER 17TH 2022 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church 1411 Broadway, Lubboock, TX www.fumc.com This morning provides the opportunity to learn from and fellowship with Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe. @goodiegooodloe www.goodiegoodloe.com GROWTH AN EVENING GOODLOEGOODIEWITHMEN’SMINISTRY 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. CLC Worship Center 16 SEPT ALL MEN •TOURNAMENT••INVITED!AREBARBECUECORNHOLEFELLOWSHIP • MESSAGEGOODIEFROM COMMUNITY RSVP to Shera satkinson@fumc.comAtkinsonor7634607ext240 $15 SEEKtheFIRST Kingdom GODof
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SEPTEMBER 2022 | THE WINDOW 3 Last month we launched the Parking Lot Ministry, this month we launch the Transportation Ministry! Rides to and from Sunday morning services/ ministries will be provided for seniors residing at Carillon and Raider Ranch beginning Sunday, September 11 The First Lubbock Van will be available at Carillon at the entrance to Windsong at Carillon at 9:15 each Sunday and then at 9:30 at the entrance at Raider Ranch. The vans will also return seniors to both residences after the 11 a.m. service. Please note that the times may be adjusted as the ministry gains new information about the numbers of people utilizing this opportunity. Thank you to Dennis Satterwhite for his willingness to serve this ministry! For more information, contact Shera Atkinson at 806-763-4607, or satkinson@fumc.com First LBK New Transportation Ministry First Kids Promotion Sunday First Kids had their Sunday talkedthroughAbraham,talkedthroughaschoolthe14,promotionSchoolonAugusttheSundaybeforestartoftthenewyear.Theyhadblast!two-year-oldsKindergartenaboutwhilefirstfifthgradersaboutElijah.
4 SEPTEMBER 2022 | THE WINDOW Lubbock Meals on Wheels delivers meals to 825 elderly homebound clients Monday through Friday. Each Friday they provide one frozen dinner and a sack of non refrigerated single serving snack and food items to 450 of their clients that are most at risk of being without food over the weekend. We will be conducting a collection for non-refrigerated single serving items for the Meals on Wheels weekend program from September 11-25. Items can be dropped off by the desk area in the CLC, and other locations throughout the church. Please see the shopping list for items you can purchase to help feed our homebound Ifseniors.youhave any questions, please call Kathy Phillips (806) 787-3600 Single Serving Cereal Boxes Cereal Bars Granola Bars Juice Boxes Soup Small cans of Tuna or Chicken Single Serving packages of Goldfish Single Serving packages of Pretzels Instant Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal Microwave Popcorn Individual Beanie Weenies Individual Fruit Cups Peanut Butter Crackers Cheese Crackers Individual Mac and Cheese Individual Chef Boyardee meals Individually Packaged Cookies Vienna Sausages Peanut Butter To Go Individual Packages of peanuts Single Serving Packages of Chips Ensure/Boost/Glucerna FEED SENIORS NOW Each September on Labor Day, Lubbock Habitat launches the Blitz Build. This event brings together a large and diverse group of volunteers from the entire community including employee groups, churches, student organizations, and civic lubbockhabitat.org/blitzbuild2022groups. Lubbock Meals on Wheels Food Contact:SeptemberDrive11-25KathyPhillips806-787-3600 GENEROSITY Please donate any of the following non-refrigerated items for Lubbock Meals on Wheels Weekend Bags Sign Up September 5-16, 2022 3 homes in 12 days SERVICE Information & sign up: fumc.com/blitz-build Contact: mspaulding@fumc.com
Kids Beach Club is a an after-school Christian program for 3rd–5th graders at Bayless Elementary. Volunteers are needed to lead small groups. All materials are provided. In an hour the group has a snack, relay game, worship music, large group lesson and small group time. Bayless KBC meets on Thursday from 3-5 p.m. Fall dates are September 7–November 17.
BAYLESS ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE
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First LBK partners with Bayless Elementary during the school year to support staff and students. KBC is our most interactive ministry with Bayless. If you are interested in making a difference and helping to raise up the next generation of Christians please contact Leslie Moss for more information. Email leslie@wendellinepapers.com or 806-438-4140.
First LBK Kids Beach Club volunteers recently participated in the Bayless Elementary Open House. They had some new stuents and veteran students sign up for the Thursday Beach Club. Leslie Moss said one of the best parts of being at Open House is seeing past KBC kids that have moved onto middle school. There were a number of big hugs and smiles from these kids we have mentored in the past. To get in on the fun, email Leslie, leslie@ wendellinepapers.com.
6 SEPTEMBER 2022 | THE WINDOW FIRSTSTUDENTS UPCOMING EVENTS @firststudents_lbk @FirststudentsLBK SAVESIGNUPSTHEDATE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 No Sunday Night Students Wednesday Night Worship 6:30–8:00 | Wesley Room Fair Booth Prep Day Sunday Night Students 5–7 P.M | Wesley Room Sunday Night Students First Day of Fair Booth No Sunday Night Students Corn Maze October 23 High School Ski Trip January 1–525:22:18:11:4:7:SEPTEMBER 2022 BACKPACK BLESSING Students and teachers had their backpacks blessed on August 14, and received new backpack tags. It’s that time of year again! Please sign up to work SeptemberStudents’theFairBooth.22–October 1 Engage Engage Engage EngageAFAMILYEXPERIENCE DINNER • WORSHIP FUN ACTIVITIES Come have fun and grow together with your family and church community. For questions contact Tessa Armes at tarmes@fumc.com. Childcare provided for children under three. September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9 5:30 PM-7:00 PM • CLC COMMUNITY
Welcome to Debby Rice on joining First Lubbock Sunday, July 24 in the 9:30 contemporary service by Rev. Bailey Barkley. She is transferring from Big Spring UMC. Welcome to Chris and Susan Roberts on joining First Lubbock July 17 in the 11 traditional service by Dr. Todd Salzwedel. They are transferring from St. Luke’s UMC.
are also available with this ministry. If you are looking for a place to serve Treasured Times could be the place for you. Diane Foard, a volunteer, said it best when she said, “God has a mysterious way of working. I believe He brought each participant, caregiver, and volunteer together to be a blessing to one another.” Please contact the persons above if you are interested in using your talents to bless others.
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In memory of Maurice Hughes by Don and Robin Walker
In memory of Larry Hagood by Chris Adams
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In memory of Fran Waters by Janet Hall
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Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Ministry, Treasured Times, will begin again September 14. This is a respite care for 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. If you or someone you know is interested in this program, please call or email as we are now taking applications for this program. Contact Challa Goedeke at cjgoedeke@hotmail.com or call 806-799-7421 or contact George Ann Benson at bensonga@aol.com or call 806-786-8015, if you don’t reach us please leave your name and phone number and we will contact Volunteeryou.opportunities
CHANCEL CHOIR In memory of Fran Waters by Peggy Dyess
EVERLIVING CHURCH TRUST
In honor of Jim Taliaferro by HI Robinson Sunday School
In memory of Wanda Atkinson by Chris Adams
In memory of Carolyn Selby by Lubbock Country Club In memory of Fran Waters by Mike and Marilyn Riley
In memory of Carolyn Selby by Joan Baker
MUSIC MINISTRY
In honor of Dennis Hargove, by HI Robinson Sunday School
In honor of Dr. Carl Andersen by HI Robinson Sunday School
In memory of Carolyn Selby by Chris Adams
In memory of Fran Waters by Don and Robin Walker
NEW MEMBERS
In memory of Fran Waters by Danny and Pat Johnston
In memory of Fran Waters by William and Janice Glazner
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In memory of Carolyn Selby by Tom and Sammie Prather
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In memory of Carolyn Selby by McMillan Sunday School
In memory of Fran Waters by Larry and Ashley Lowe
In memory of Pete Harland by Danny and Pat Johnston
In memory of Lou Diekemper by Danny and Pat Johnston
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