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Trimble At the Word United Methodist Church News

Pastor – Tim Trimble October 2013 325-762-2423 Albany, Texas

The Quiz yourself to His service here and what it may, this is my We recently finished our now? prayer”?8 1 Sermon Series on “The Lord’s 8. Can you say “give us this day This is not a test to determine a Prayer,” and I ended with a our daily bread” without pass or fail but one that Quiz for the congregation. I expending honest effort for it, challenges us to live what we only tested the congregation on or by ignoring the needs of your pray. four of the following 16 fellow man? The Amazing questions related to the prayer. 9. Can you say “forgive us our John Wesley I told them that the rest of the debts as we forgive our debtors” if you continue to hold a grudge is coming! Quiz would be in the newsletter. John Wesley, the founder of the Here it is: against someone? 10. Can you say “lead us not Methodist Church is a well into temptation” if you know name among most 1.Can you say “our” if your Methodist but few know much religion has no room for others deliberately choose to remain in a situation where you’re going about him. The week of and their needs? October 27 we will be hosting 2. Can you say “Father” if you to be tempted? 11.Can you say “deliver us from The John Wesley Adventure have not been born again and with Dr. Tom Fuller for a three adopted as His child through the evil” if you’re not prepared to fight in the spiritual realm with day event. Tom will preach on blood of Christ shed for your Sunday Oct. 27 and have sin? the weapon of prayer? 12. Can you say “Thine is the presentation Sunday through 3. Can you say “Who art in Tuesday evening. heaven” if all your interests and kingdom” if you don’t give the King the disciplined obedience Tom Fuller is General pursuits are on earth? Evangelist for the United 4. Can you say “hallowed be of a loyal subject? 13. Can you say “Thine is the power” if you Methodist Church. He spent Thy name” if the One who is five years writing the study, The called by that name is not holy fear what your friends and neighbors may say or do? John Wesley Adventure, to to you? inspire and 5. Can you say “Thy kingdom 14. Can you say “Thine is the glory” if you’re seeking your inform come” if you are unwilling to Methodist of give up your independence and own glory first? 15. Can you say “forever” if their thrilling accept the righteous reign of heritage. He God? you’re full of anxiety about the here and now? travels full-time 6. Can you say “Thy will be and tells the dramatic story of done” if you’re unwilling or 16. Can you say “amen” if you don’t honestly mean, “Cost resentful of having to relinquish 8 M. W. Gass quoted in John MacArthur, your own agenda? 7. Can you Jr., Jesus’ Pattern of Prayer (Chicago, IL: say “on earth as it is in heaven” Moody Press, 1981), 66. if you’re not truly ready to give 1Jeremiah, David: Prayer : The Great Adventure. Sisters, Or. : Multnomah Publishers, 1997, S. 185 John Wesley, founder of Testament. It is rugged enough “The end of trouble is always Methodism, the Nazarenes, the to withstand tough weather good in the mind of God. If Salvation Army and many other conditions, can be used in low- trouble fails in its mission, it is churches. John Wesley light situations, and it easily fits either because of organized the Methodists to be into uniform pockets. The prayerlessness or unbelief, or an island of Scriptural device is about the size of a both. Being in harmony with Christianity in a sea of worldly small pocket knife and is God in the dispensations of his compromise. For over a half- powered by one AAA battery. providence, always makes century he endured barbaric Our church has supported this trouble a blessing. The good or opposition. Wesley’s amazing effort for the past three years. evil of trouble is always story is our heritage. Sadly, We are setting our goal higher determined by the spirit in though, few Methodists this year to raise $300 dollars or which it is received. Trouble remember it. more. We will rattle the cans proves a blessing or a curse, Tom is coming to tell each Sunday in October taking just according as it is received Wesley’s thrilling story, and the an offering of your spare and treated by us. It either balanced, biblical beliefs which change. Whatever we take in softens or hardens us. It either Wesley said would always be for the month of October will be draws us to prayer and God or the convictions of true what we send to Faith Comes it drives us from God and from Methodists. Tom holds a Master By Hearing organization. More the closet.” of Theology degree from info about FCBH can be found The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds On Prayer, p. 106. Baker Books, 1990. Southern Methodist University at FaithComesByHearing.com. in Dallas, and a Doctor of Vittles by Vehicle Ministry degree from Fuller Community Men’s Gathering Thanks so much to all that Theological Seminary in Los The Methodist Men’s group is volunteered to help with the Angeles. taking on the lead to host a delivery of meals in September. Community Men’s Gathering A big thanks to Julia Putnam for John Wesley Adventure on Sunday, November 3, at 6:00 her leadership and time put in to Schedule p.m. The Gathering will be make sure the meals were *Oct. 27 Tom will preach at the held at the Friendship Baptist delivered. A great opportunity 11:00 service. Sunday evening Activity Center and a to be witnesses for Christ. 6:00 p.m. meal and presentation Hamburger Meal will be by Tom. provided. Doug Tidwell from Albany FUMC Website *Monday, Oct. 28 – 7:00 p.m. Munday, Tx will be the guest albanyunitedmethodistchurch.com *Tuesday, Oct. 29 – 7:00 p.m. speaker. Doug has been The church Website has been involved in the farming and updated and has some features BibleStick for the Military ranching business most of his that you might want to check This past Sunday, Steve Kayga life and currently works for out. First, the calendar of presented an opportunity for the Capital Farm Credit. Doug and church activities and kids and church to support our his wife LeAnn have three opportunities is now updated. military by being a part of the children, the oldest a senior this Since it changes almost daily Faith Comes By Hearing effort year. Doug has a ministry make sure you check it often to to give our troops a called Power One which is part stay up with the latest activities “BibleStick.” The BibleStick is of the Power Team Ministry for and events. A photo gallery has a very small MP3 device that youth. Doug and family are been added also. If you have has the entire New members of the Believer’s pictures of church members in Testament in audio Chapel Church in Munday, action please send a few to drama style for soldiers Texas. Doug is also an active Betty so she can post them. Her to listen to by volunteer in the 4-H and FFA email address: plugging earbuds programs. [email protected]. The into the device. The Newsletter can also be viewed Military BibleStick comes pre- Quotes About Prayer on the Website. We want to loaded with the entire New continue to improve the website scheduled to assist with the The author of this favorite and if you have suggestions or meal each month through the hymn was a teacher, missionary ideas let us know. end of the year. and had a healing ministry. Her Oct. – Everybody (Mexican hymn was inspired by a Kids Club Bible Study Food Pile-On) comment by an elderly woman Two weeks ago with the in a prayer meeting. It caused leadership of Sue Belliew, Nov. – Methodist Women considerable controversy and Leslie Belcher, Tracy Sullivan, (Thanksgiving Luncheon) debate in the Hymnal Revision Carolyn and Jackie Mitchell, Committee that developed our and Mary Beth Jones the Kids Dec. – Mary Kay O’Conner, present hymnal. Club Bible Study was started Julia Putman, Carolyn Mitchell for Elementary and Jr. High at (This will be our Christmas Key Apostolic Prayers the Methodist Church. It is held program) One of the things that we should each Wednesday from 5 to 6 try to do when we pray is to p.m. with the first half for Bible Ministerial Alliance pray in line with or in Study and the second half for We will be hosting the accordance with scripture, even refreshments and fun. Last Ministerial Alliance at the praying scripture at times. In week 14 kids were present. Methodist Church on Paul’s letters, he offers prayers Wednesday, October 9 at 9 – to for the different churches. I Youth Bible Study 11 a.m. encourage you to use his The High School Youth are examples as you pray for meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 McCurdy School, Espanola, yourself, others and the church, p.m. for Bible Study at Cindy NM, LOOKING FOR VIM ours and the universal church. Snyder’s house in Moran. TEAMS TO ASSIST “And this is my prayer: that Lance Thomas is leading the - Volunteers needed for general your love may abound more study and picking the kids up in maintenance of buildings and and more in knowledge and Moran. All high school youth grounds, to include depth of insight, so that you invited. They just started indoor/outdoor painting, minor may be able to discern what is studying the book of Jeremiah. repairs, cleaning and best and may be pure and landscaping. Stay in Dorms blameless until the day of Women’s Bible Study (2/room with shared bath). Christ, filled with the fruit of The Women’s Bible Study is More information contact righteousness that comes well on its way, meeting on Vickie Luviano, 261 McCurdy through Jesus Christ – to the Tuesday morning, 8-9:30. The Rd., Espanola NM 87532, 505- glory and praise of God.” group is using Max Lucado’s 753-7221 X 268, fax 505-753- Philippians 1:9-11 NIV Life Lessons Study Book on 7830, [email protected] That is my prayer for each you. Ruth amd Esther. Contact Jane Next month I will share another Ford or Margaret Butler for HISTORY OF HYMNS of Paul’s prayers. more info. By Dr. Michael Hawn, Perkins God Bless You School of Theology Church Fellowship Meal Pastor Tim Trimble The Council decided that the 3rd "Have Thine Own Way, Sunday of the month would be Lord" the best time to have our United Methodist Hymnal, no. monthly Fellowship Meal. 382, Words by Adelaide A. Below is a list of those that are Pollard, 1902, Music by George C. Stebbins, 1907 Tim Trimble, Pastor Church: 325-762-2423 Home: 325-762-2523 Cell: 254-212-9372 E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 2229, Albany, TX -- 200 N Jacobs St. Sarah Boggs, Church Secretary; Kim Neece, Treasurer; Helon Norman, Finance Sec.; Lance Thomas, Lay Leader October Worship Plan & Calendar Date Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Color White Green Green Green White Special 20th Sunday After 21st Sunday After 22nd Sunday After 23rd Sunday After 24th Sunday After Emphasis Pentecost Pentecost Pentecost Pentecost Pentecost Worship Assistant Steve Kayga Jaycee Overton Sydney TenCate Gaylon Johnson Clay Smith Greeters and Ushers Cassy Overton Karen Martin Sue Johnson Sue Balliew Lesley Jones Jaycee Overton Virgil Martin Gaylon Johnson Blanton Belcher Bryan Jones Patrick Overton Colin Read Jim Tom Butler Leslie Belcher Brodey Jones Children’s Sermon Hugh Norman Betty Trimble Tamberly Thomas Steve Kayga Lance Thomas

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4p-5p DS Installation 7p-8p 12-Step Group 6:30a-7:30a Men's 7a-8a CofC Men Group 7p-8p 12-Step Group 7:30a-8:30a United Ceremony in Abilene Prayer Group 9a-11a Ministerial Methodist Men Breakfast Communion 7a-8a Man in Mirror Alliance at Methodist 12p-3p Youth Group Church 9:30a-11a 9:30p 5p-6p Kids Club Women's Bible Study 7p-8p Youth 6:30p-7:30p United Methodist Women

13 14 Columbus Day 15 16 17 18 19 12p-3p Youth 6p-7p Adm Council Mtg 6:30a-7:30a Men's 7a-8a CofC Men Group 7p-8p 12-Step Group 7p-8p 12-Step Group Prayer Group 5p-6p Kids Club 7a-8a Man in Mirror 7p-8p Youth Group 9:30a-11a 9:30p Women's Bible Study

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 12p-1p Mexican Food Pile- 7p-8p 12-Step Group 6:30a-7:30a Men's 7a-8a CofC Men Group 7p-8p 12-Step Group On 7p-8p Charge Prayer Group 5p-6p Kids Club 12p-3p Youth Conference 7a-8a Man in Mirror 7p-8p Youth Group 9:30a-11a 9:30p Women's Bible Study

27 28 29 30 31 Halloween Notes: Amazing John Wesley Amazing John Wesley Amazing John Wesley 7a-8a CofC Men Group 7p-8p 12-Step Group Adventure with Tom Fuller Adventure with Tom Adventure with Tom 5p-6p Kids Club 12p-3p Youth Fuller Fuller 7p-8p Youth 7p-8p 12-Step Group 6:30a-7:30a Men's Prayer Group 7a-8a Man in Mirror Group 9:30a-11a 9:30p Women's Bible Study