First United Methodist Church

201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches Texas 75961

NEWSLETTER
Volume 9, Issue 6
Summer 2016

JULY
25-29 - Sr. High Beach
Retreat (Laguna Beach)

AUGUST
08 - Primetimers - FLC
10 - September Newsletter
Deadline
12-13 - FUMCNAC
Garage Sale
17 - Preschool Meet the
Teacher
19 - Back-to-School Bash at
7 pm - SFA Rec Center
21 - Youth Sunday
28 - Promotion Sunday/3rd
Grade Bible Presentation

SEPTEMBER
12 - Primetimers - FLC
14 - October Newsletter
Deadline

WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES

8:45 am
Contemporary Worship Service
9:45 am
Sunday School
10:55 am
Traditional Worship Service

Church Office (936) 564-8308

Fax (936) 564-8582
Email: info@fumcnac.org
Website: www.fumcnac.org

Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm

YOUTH SUNDAY
Join us on Sunday, August 21, as we CELEBRATE Summer Youth Activities during both the
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service and the 10:55 am Traditional Worship Service.
Worship Music will be provided by our Youth Praise Band.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
An Awesome celebration is planned for children and youth at the SFASU Recreation Center!
We will have private use of the pool and courtyard on Friday, August 19 from 7:00-9:00pm.
The whole family is invited to enjoy the fun! Children, youth and parents are welcome to visit,
swim, play volleyball, and enjoy the fellowship.

PROMOTION SUNDAY
Sunday, Aug 28 is Promotion Sunday. This years third grade students will receive their bibles
during the Early and Late Services. During the Sunday School hour, all children will engage in
festivities celebrating a new Sunday School year and new teachers, and then be dismissed to
their new classes.

FALL COMMON GROUND

We have some exciting news to share! Common Ground is back beginning Sunday, September 11th with a new day and new time. Thats right! We are moving to Sunday evenings from
5:30 to 7:30 pm and will last 10 consecutive weeks (ending Nov 13th). This change comes in
response to your feedback, and we are excited to connect with everyone who was unable to
attend before. There is something for every age group and walk of life, and nursery will be
provided. So, come connect and join in as we grow in our faith! Let me fill you in on some of
the details

Updated: July 21, 2016

Common Ground Fellowship Meal (all age groups are welcome) - 5:30-6:00 pm
Childrens Ministry (Pre-K - 5th Grade)
{6:00-6:45} Games/Drama/Music/Movement
{6:45-7:00} Kids Devotion and Formation
{7:00-7:30} Arts and Crafts
Confirmation Kids (6th Grade)
{6:00-7:00} Confirmation Class
{7:00-7:30} Open Gym with the Youth
Junior High Youth Ministry (7th - 8th Grade)
{6:00-7:00} Worship and Bible Study
{7:00-7:30} Open Gym
Adult Ministry (Everyone Else!)
{6:00-7:30} Adult Studies (Details TBA soon)

MENS SOFTBALL
Summer is slowly coming to a close and that means it's time for softball to begin. We are putting together a team to play
in the Nacogdoches Parks & Recreation league. Everyone from seasoned athletes to complete beginners are welcome!
It's a great way to make new friends and get some exercise at the same time. The games begin September 5th and signups close mid-August. Email Pastor Trent Oliver at trent.o@fumcnac.org if you are interested.

FUMCNAC CALENDAR
JULY
25-29 - Sr. High Beach Retreat (Laguna Beach)
26 - Childrens Ministry - Bowling (6 - 8 pm)
27 - Womens Bible Study - Interrupted at 6 pm in Room 202

AUGUST
03 - Womens Bible Study - Interrupted at 6 pm in Room 205
04 - Board of Trustees Meeting at 5:15 pm in the Library
08 - Primetimers at 10:30 am in the Family Life Center
10 - September Newsletter Deadline
11 - Evangelism Committee Meeting in the Library
12-13 - FUMCNAC Garage Sale
15 - UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm
16 - UMW Circle VII Meeting at 10:00 am in the Parlor
17 - Preschool Meet The Teacher at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center
19 - Back -to-School Bash at 7:00 pm at the SFA Rec Center
21 - Youth Sunday
24 - Ignite on Wednesday Nights starts back
28 - Promotion Sunday/3rd Grade Bible Presentation

SEPTEMBER
01 - Board of Trustees Meeting at 5:15 pm - Library
05 - CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF
LABOR DAY
08 - Evangelism Committee Meeting at 4:00 pm - Library
12 - Primetimers at 10:30 am in the Family Life Center

October Newsletter Deadline

19 - UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:00 pm
20 - UMW Circle I Meeting at 9:30 am - Library
UMW Circles II and IV Meeting at 9:30 am
UMW Circle VII Meeting at 10:00 am - Parlor
22 - Church Council Meeting at 5:30 pm - Parlor

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FUMCNAC CALENDAR
EVENT RESERVATIONS
If you are planning to reserve a room in the Church for a meeting, gathering, etc., a request can be made either by
completing a Building Use Form that can be found in the Workroom or online www.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click resources, church forms and then building use. For more information contact Jim Jenkins 936-564-8308 or email - jim.j@fumcnac.org
ACCESS ACS
To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to www.fumcnac.org, click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of the
page. For more information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at 936-564-8308 or email sharon.b@fumcnac.org
Articles Due for Next Newsletter
The next Newsletter will be dated Thursday, September 1, 2016. Articles for this issue should be emailed to
sharon.b@fumcnac.org by 3:00 pm Wednesday, August 10, 2016.
BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINE
Please email all information to sharon.b@fumcnac.org for our weekly Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.

Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
HRT Emmaus Reunion Group meets on Mondays at 5:15 pm - Barbara LaFours
Girl Scout Troop 1406 meets on Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Scout Lodge
Tuesdays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am
(2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
Girl Scout Troop 1016 meets every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the Scout Lodge
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers Fellowship at 5:45 pm (will not meet in summer)
Ignite Youth on Wednesday Evenings (will not meet this summer - starts up Aug 24)
Mens Basketball Fellowship at 6:30 pm - Family Life Center
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207 (will not meet this summer)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room. (will not meet this summer)
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Cub Scouts meets at 5:00 pm in the Scout Lodge
Youth on Sunday Night 5:30-Youth Open Gym; 6:30 pm-Youth Snack Supper; 7:00 pm-Youth Bible Study
(will not meet this summer - starts up September 11)

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Our Staff
DR. JEFF McDONALD
Senior Pastor
jeff.m@fumcnac.org
REV. TRENT OLIVER
Associate Pastor
trent.o@fumcnac.org
JEFF CAMPBELL
Director of Youth Ministry
jeff.c@fumcnac.org
ELSA JORDAN
Director of Childrens Ministry
elsa.j@fumcnac.org
LISA LABOSKY
Director of Preschool
lisa.l@fumcnac.org
DR. TOD FISH
Director of Music Ministry
tod.f@fumcnac.org
TERESA POWELL
Interim Praise Team Leader
gary.w@fumcnac.org
DR. ANDY PARR
Organist
andy.p@fumcnac.org
SHARON BRIGHT
Office Manager
sharon.b@fumcnac.org
KATHY THOMAS
Financial Secretary
kathy.t@fumcnac.org
JIM JENKINS
Building Manager
jim.j@fumcnac.org

PRAYER CONCERNSUPDATED, Thursday, July 21, 2016 (9 am)

Claudia Whitley, Mary Brown (Lisa Laboskys mom), Brandi (requested by Jan Griffin), Charlene Hubbard (Carla Coffees mom), Steven Russell (Lynn Teagues brother), Alex Shackleford, Bill Teague, Leon Dorsey, Jim Hall (requested by Bill Teague), Corey Jones (requested
by Kathryn Salas), Bill tucker, Joan Pennebaker, Lawton Miller (requested by Becca Anthony), Hannah Hopson, Miller Reder (requested by Jan Griffin), Russ Hairston, Richard Buxton
(requested by Al Smiths Niece), Mike Willingham (Tip and Nannys son in law), Claudia Whitley, Mark Stephens (Stephanie Stephens brother), Fred Lowe (requested by Terry Smith),
Austyn (requested by Carolyn Davis), Rosemary Moffatt (Tanya Kellys Mother), Kennedy
Knott, Herb Jeffery (requested by Penny Jeffery), Jeannette Rosenbaun (Jana La Fours
mother), John Bates (requested by Helen Brown), Eric Warwick (requested by Jo Spurlin),
Barbara Shows, Michael Dixon, Jana Rusell (requested by Dayna Westbrook), Charles Warlick, Jane Rouse, Raymond and Romy Kieffer (requested by Patrick Houser), Dianne House,
Steve Goldstein (Nancy Princes brother-in-law), Martin Houser, Peggy Mason (Jean Dodges
sister), Richard Thomas, Judy Williamson, Judi Thomas (Hunter and Totsy Cunninghams
daughter), Ellen Bankston, James Stalling, Dorothy Clagett, Mike Rigsby, Leon Dorsey, Alison Agnew, Richie Courvelle, Kristy McLean, Jackie Harbordt, Betty Wood, Bob Solomon,
Opal Cotton, Stacy Grunburg, Jim & Bonnie Meyer, Bill Teague, Benjamin Bowser, Sara Keller, Cecil Dorsey, Joey Ross, Jessy Wheeler (requested by David and Carol Stanley), Kim
Hibbard Williams (requested by Sheila Smith), Rick Schotts (requested by Ellen Bankston),
Pat Almany, Calin Reneau.

Military Personnel in Combat Zone

Jake Trotter, Westen Kuenstler, Wesley Floyd, Ramiro Salas
Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team
appreciates current updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates
to info@fumcnac.org If you know of a member of FUMC who is in the hospital or who
will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office - 564-8308. EMERGENCIES,
call 936-585-2294.

FUMC Garage Sale for

Youth Missions
August 12-13th
We are taking donations. Drop off to the FLC or
contact Jeff Campbell to arrange a pick up @
jeff.c@fumcnac.org. We need furniture,
appliances, sports equipment, tools, lawn
equipment, etc. Volunteers contact
Marilyn Larison 936-552-9117.

The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches is to make disciples through
Christ-centered service and outreach. With Gods help, we will do this through witnessing,
teaching and loving.