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GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 14521 Northwest Blvd GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non-Profit 14521 Northwest Blvd. Organization Grace United Methodist Church Corpus Christi, Texas 78410-5501 U. S. Postage 14521 Northwest Blvd. PAID Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Address Service Requested Corpus Christi, TX Permit No. 690 361.933.0109 www.ccgrace.org As I write this, it is quite cool (even a little chilly!) outside. This is a reminder that the season is changing. Although we get a lot of warm weather here, we know that the cool weather will eventually arrive. We’re starting to wear long-sleeved shirts, pants instead of shorts, even sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets. Just as we know that warm weather will eventually give way to cooler weather and the sun will rise later and set earlier, we know that changes of season come in our lives, as well. As most of you have learned by now, I am anticipating a major change in the season of my life. I recently made an official request to the bishop to retire from active ministry effective July 1, 2019. This is a major change of season for me. I began to serve as the pastor of a small congregation just after my junior year of college when I was a very young 21-year-old. This was a major change in season for me at that time. Soon after I was appointed to be the pastor at FUMC in Loraine, TX but before Joan and I had moved into the parsonage, I was out there visiting with the lay leader of the church. While we were talking, another member of that church walked up. The lay leader greeted her and said, “This is the new preacher.” I literally turned around to see to whom he was referring; I was so unaccustomed to being referred to as “the preacher!” I could tell other humorous stories from that time, like my first hospital visit, etc. Over the years I have experienced other changes in season as I went from college to seminary while serving as a music director and youth director; then a major change in season as I graduated from seminary and began ministry as an ordained United Methodist pastor. Along the way there were changes in season as I moved from one congregation to another, living in different communities, serving different congregations. Although these were all seasonal changes, they were all part of the same journey of serving in ministry in some way or preparing to do so. But this seasonal change will be a major one. For the first time in my life since I was in college, I will not be “working” to earn my income. For the first time in 36 years, I will not be in “active” status as a clergy member of the Rio Texas Conference but will be in “retired” status. And most of all, for the first time in a very long time, I will no longer be pastor of a congregation. Although I believe this coming summer is the right time for me to enter into this new season of life and ministry, I’m aware that the change will be huge. There are many aspects of this change that I will welcome, of course. But there are also many losses I will grieve. I will be sorting through all of that in anticipation of this seasonal change over the next several months. This will also be a change of season for you as a congregation. Certainly, those of you who have been part of Grace for a good while have experienced the change of season represented by a pastoral transition before – perhaps many times. You have some idea of what this means, both the grief of present loss and the hope for the future. We will also have an opportunity over the next several months to sort through these feelings. From my previous experience in pastoral transitions, I know this: it is important to express our feelings about it to each other. I look forward to those conversations. Walking in Grace, Adult Ministries A Moment in Time #52 The Young at Heart group will be collecting and recycling #5 Medicine Bottles as an outreach project. We are asking for the congregation’s help. When a large number have been collected, they will be sent to Matthew 25: Ministries. Fall is in the air!! If you bring out Fall items and they Church Office: While this program accepts many bottles, we will are not exactly what you need, please remember Main: 361.933.0109 start by accepting just the #5 amber bottles. others might really enjoy your discarded items. We’d fax: 361.933.0154 love to have them at the Thrift Shoppe. Bring them How to recycle medicine bottles Pastors: by or if you need assistance, call Joan Morgan at 361-945- Reverend Dr. Jason Fry ext 205 In developing countries, medicines—when obtainable— 2260. She’ll be glad to make arrangements to [email protected] pick them up. are often dispensed into hands, pockets, leaves or any Home: 361.933.0702 other available container. Matthew 25: Ministries accepts If you have spare time on Thursday, Friday, or Cell: 830.992.0181 donations of empty plastic pill bottles for inclusion in Saturday, we are always in need of volunteers. If you shipments of medical supplies and for shredding and can operate a cash register and have some spare time, Reverend Rebekah Rochte ext 204 recycling. The pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs [email protected] we’d love to talk to you. of improving medical care in developing countries and Cell: 540.288.7141 NOTICE: The Thrift Shoppe will be closed caring for our environment. This plastic recycling November 22-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Director of Youth Ministry: program keeps thousands of bottles out of landfills each Victoria Low ext 203 year. [email protected] Please adhere to the following guidelines: Bottles must have an all plastic lid. Director of Children’s Ministry: Sort bottles by color and type. Debbie Shannon ext 206 The Good News of Grace September 3, 1984. Missions and Outreach Update Remove labels, leaving no glue or residue. (Try Olive [email protected] Mary Lutz or Coconut Oil for best results) The months leading up to the Christmas Holidays will Director of Communication: Historian Wash bottles in very hot water and dish soap. find us busy with some familiar Outreach Projects. This Kristen Veit ext 200 Rinse and dry thoroughly. time of year presents us with many opportunities to Replace lids on clean, dried bottles. show our love to our friends and neighbors. Watch your [email protected] FINANCIAL REPORT THROUGH September 2018 Place clean, recapped bottles in large Ziploc bags bulletin and the Ministry Table for updates and SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Office Manager: Visitors new opportunities to serve! Contact Pastor Rebekah marked “Clean Bottles” and place in the container Ira Besse ext 202 Troy Kelly provided in the church entranceway. ([email protected], 540-288-7141) or Pam [email protected] SEPTEMBER Donna Robeau Fordtran ([email protected], 361-537-3979) for Received for Ministries - $59,492.07 more information. Property Manager: Carolyn Sorrels Invested in Ministries - $64,038.45 Blood Drive Jim Dunmyer Curtis Manning Sea Gulf Villa Christmas Bags: Sea Gulf Villa Update provides affordable housing to seniors in downtown Cell: 361.933.1553 Baptism YEAR TO DATE Received for Ministries - $569,566.77 There were 19 blood donors on Sunday, October 21 Corpus Christi. Each year the residents look forward to Financial Secretary: Drue Halcut Stone Invested in Ministries - $603,342.89 with one deferred. Thanks to each of you that donated! the holiday gift bags provided by Grace UMC. Sponsor a bag starting in October! Cathy Chaloupka ext 221 Demi Aleece Stone Because of your generosity, 57 people can receive [email protected] Phoebe Thomas 14521 Northwest Blvd TMF Loan blood. Our blood donations go to MD Anderson cancer Angel Tree: Give a child the gift of love this Christmas. Average September Balance January 1, 2018 - patients. The Angel Tree will be on display starting in November Director of Music Ministries: $1,800,654.84 with the opportunity to select a child from the Wesley Michael Perez Worship 8:50 160 Year-to-date Payments $137,477.08 Community Center in Robstown in need and provide [email protected] 11:15 83 UMW NEWS Balance September 30th - toys and/or clothing. Pianist: Nursery 8 $1,663,177.76 HOPE Circle will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at 9:15 Natalie Rumfield Feed Our Friends: Help us make PB&J sandwiches, Small Groups (Sunday AM in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for refreshments and [email protected] assemble sack lunches, donate food items, or volunteer School) Expanding the Mission a program entitled, “Women Responding and Serving in nd to serve the hungry in Artesian Park! Join us on 2 Received Year-to-date $123,396.61 Christ’s Name.” We look forward to seeing YOU there! Wesley Counselor: Average 83 Sundays every month. Year-to-date Payments $116,752.80 Erica Garcia JOY Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 14 at Cell: 361.658.9708 Food Bank Distribution: We have grown! Help us November 2018 Altar Rail Offerings 6:30 PM in Oak Park Center. Bring your favorite snack distribute food to over 70 families on 2nd Wednesdays at th will go to support Holiday Outreach and join us for a program entitled, “Women Expanding the Thrift Shoppe or 4 Fridays at the church! You can the Table of Inclusion.” Hope to see YOU there! also donate canned meats and beans.
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