May 27, 2011
CHAPEL HILL UMC
STAFF
Sherry Vineyard
Adult Ministry
Dawn Self
Children’s Ministry
Kathy Guttierrez
Music Director
Lynna Harbison
Accompanist
Katie Newsome
Youth Ministry
Nic Snyder
Youth Ministry
.
Joy Turner
Office Manager
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Pastor
THOUGHTS FROM THE COUCH
I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt;
Put me to doing, put me to suffering;
Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low for thee;
let me be full, let me be empty;
let me have all things, let me have nothing;
I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth,
Let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
These two weeks of confinement with my foot up, have been challenging,
but great shaping moments for God to really get a hold of my spirit. May 24th I will
check back in with the doctor to see how things are going. I am grateful for this
time of healing (most of the time). I have made several new friends. I look forward
to watching the little green chameleon run across the top of the fence, as he stops
to puff up his red neck every few steps to attract a lady. I have spent several hours
marveling at the endurance and loyalty spent by a sparrow couple flying back and
forth feeding their two yellow-mouthed off- spring in the little blue birdhouse on the
patio.
I am learning to completely
trust my life in God’s hands and be
content. It reminds me of learning to
float. Being content to “waste time”
with God is like “floating on water”.
Floating is not really difficult, but it
demands much letting go. We try to
keep ourselves rigid, ready to save
ourselves the moment a big wave
comes along, but the more rigid we
are, the more likely we are to be
swamped by the waves.
To learn to float, it seems, is essentially to learn to trust, first the teacher
and then the water. I am learning to be at home “in the water of life.”
Each meal that Jody and I eat together reminds me that we are sitting down
to dine with each of you who have graciously prepared such delicious food. Thank
you for the prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls and the food.
Peace be to you and your households,
In Christ, JoNell
Calendar of Events
Kathy Guttierrez
Gay Yarnell (Sherry Vineyard’s daughter)
Lynna Harbison
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Tom Craven
Lindsay Bruce
Brenda Rickad
Saturday, May 28
4:00 pm
Sunday, May 29 5th Sunday
9:15 am
(friend of Florence Salmon)
Chuck Embry
(friend of Jim Hannigan)
M. R. Caldwell
Names will be shown on the Prayer Requests for two weeks.
Please call the office if you want prayers extended.
Just a little bragging
on some of our church family....
Sammy Christlieb is marrying Shanelle Tennyson
this weekend, and congratulations and blessings on
them both! But there is something else you might
not know about Sammy that is pretty special. He
lets his hair grow out long and then cuts it and
donates it to an organization that makes hairpieces
for people who have lost their hair due to illness
and chemo treatments. Isn’t that terrific?
Our own Bob Mason was honored last Saturday for
25 years of service at Scottish Rite hospital. Great
job, Bob!
FAMILY WORSHIP
May 22, 2011
ATTENDANCE
WORSHIP SERVICE:
Sunday School
Marriage of Sammy Christlieb
and Shanelle Tennyson
139
68
GUESTS
Rev. Dr. Larry & Mickey George, Emily Blake, Rev. Cassie Wade,
Laura & Scott Guyer, Jack Tolle, Cyndy Sanders, David Sanders,
Marcus & Michelle &Baby Young, Clint Fain, Jan & Dave Blair,
Amanda Nishi, Terri Moore, Pat Moore, Sherri DeBacker,
Delanie Vuong
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Weekly Budget Offering 2011
$5,290.00
Weekly Actual Offering
$6562.11
Year-to-Date Budget Offering
$118,090.00
Year-to-Date Actual Offering
$102, 604.23
10:30 am
11:30 am
4:00 pm
NO
Sunday School
ALL ADULT CLASSES MEET TOGETHER
IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR
“NO MORE MALARIA” PRESENTATION
FAMILY W ORSHIP SERVICE
All Church Council
Jr. Girl Scouts
UMYF this week
Monday, May 30
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TODAY
For Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31
9:00 am
GISD Summer School (9-1 May 31 – June 10)
Wednesday, June 1
10:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Plus 4’s Square Dancers
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 2
8:15 am
12:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
PT Interns Meet
PT Interns Lunch
Prayer Group
Yellow RockerSquare Dancers
Come and See!
Dear Friends and Family,
We invite you to witness the
marriage of
Sammy Christlieb
and
Shanelle Tennyson
On the TwentyTwenty-eight day of May,
two thousand and eleven at Four
O’clock in the afternoon
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Volunteers Needed to Serve the Homeless
"A Truly Fulfilling and Educational Experience!"
Location:
The Stew Pot at The Bridge
Dates:
June 24th, July 22nd,
August 20th, November 18th
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Number:
7 Volunteers
Contact:
Bobby Lane,
[email protected],
214-316-9655
Did you know?
Our Chapel Hill Community Garden
will be featured at Annual Conference this year!
Great work, everyone!
The M.O.P. (Monthly
Outreach Project)
for the month of May
(formerly the Grocery Sack
Ministry) is to collect items for
Metrocrest Social Services. These
items are an integral part of their
daily program for the community.
Toiletries and Health Care
Diapers (any size)
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Baby Formula
Paper Towels
Bars of Soap
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Shaving Cream
Shampoo and Conditioner
Non-Perishable Food Items
Instant Potatoes
Sugar
Flour
Dried Pasta
Rice
Canned Milk
Pancake Mix
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Canned Meats (Tuna, Spam, etc)
Please fill your bag and bring your
items next Sunday
and leave them in
the bin in the
hallway.
Thank you
Chapel Hill
for reaching
out in this way!
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
Beginning the 5th Sunday in May we will be
working in conjunction with the United Methodist
Church to make our congregation aware of the
threat of Malaria and the things that are being
done to help stamp out this disease in Africa.
Every forty-five seconds a child dies from Malaria
in Africa.
In the past we provided Mosquito nets to help
stamp out this disease. Imagine No More Malaria
helps us take the next step in this fight. Think of it
as Nets Plus. The Plan being put in place will
consist of the empowering the African people,
prevention, medicine, treatment, improving
infrastructure, and communication. The United
Methodist Church is being joined in the fight by
the Gates foundation and United Nations.
In the next few weeks you will be seeing and
hearing more regarding what is being done and
how you can help make this plan a success. All
the Adult Sunday School Classes will meet
together in the Fellowship Hall on May 29th, 5th
Sunday, for a special presentation on
IMAGINE NO MALARIA. Everyone is invited!
THIS SUNDAY
9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall
ALL ADULT
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES and
EVERYONE INVITED!
IMAGINE
NO MALARIA
Then Make It Happen!
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Mission: To glorify God as Lord by reaching
out and making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Vision: Guided by Christ-centered confidence,
passion and dedication, we pray for the Holy
Spirit to so ignite us that together we will
surpass even our own dreams. With
faithfulness we will recognize
and use our many spiritual gifts. With
enthusiasm we will grow physically and
spiritually. With love we will expand our
outreach. With diligence we will broaden our
mission ministry. With excitement
and joy we will teach God’s word.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through
Him who strengthens me.
www.ChapelHillUMC.org • 972.241.3491 • fax 972.241.3429 • email: [email protected]
May 20, 2011
CHAPEL HILL UMC
STAFF
Sherry Vineyard
Adult Ministry
Dawn Self
Children’s Ministry
Kathy Guttierrez
Music Director
Lynna Harbison
Accompanist
Katie Newsome
Youth Ministry
Nic Snyder
Youth Ministry
.
Joy Turner
Office Manager
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Pastor
TOES ABOVE YOUR NOSE
When my surgeon gave me these instructions, and said
that I would need to be in this position for 2-3 weeks, I
had no clue, what a challenge it would be. So, I wait upon the Lord’s
good healing to take place in the bones that have been reconstructed in
my foot. One good thing about being forced to be still, is that I have
become ever more aware of Christ’s presence and nearness to my soul.
As I sit and gaze out the windows at the trees moving gently in the
breeze, I can actually see how the Psalmist noticed that the trees clap
their hands.
I have had time to read and pray and meditate on how good our God
is and how very much He loves every one of us. I have been swept off
my feet (no pun intended) with the generosity and love and prayers. It is
a brand new experience for me to be on the receiving end of God’s love
manifest in and through others acts of kindness. The cards are uplifting,
the prayers have given me such peace and the delicious food has
nourished Jody and I both. We say Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
When I was a voice major in my undergraduate work, we were given
the opportunity to adjudicate at the district and state levels of music
contest (UIL). I remember the year I judged, one song was very
popular. After I had listened to over 30 renditions of “O Wait, on the
Lord, Wait Patiently for Him” from Elijah, it made me laugh out loud
when that song came to my mind as I sat and looked out at God’s
beautiful sunshine ……………….and waited.
All is well. Thanks be to God,
whose steadfast love endures forever.
In Christ, Pastor JoNell
The upcoming marriage of
Shanelle Tennyson & Sammie Christlieb
Lynna Harbison
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Tom Craven
Christi Seiley’s daughter Katy and
fiancé Matt Brand
Lindsay Bruce
Roxanne Rawdon
Brenda Rickad
(friend of Florence Salmon)
Chuck Embry
(friend of Jim Hannigan)
The Family of Karen Neale Pharr
M. R. Caldwell
Names will be shown on the Prayer Requests for two weeks.
Please call the office if you want prayers extended.
THANKS TO OUR "VILLAGE
Some time ago - it seems like only yesterday - our twin
grandsons were born in Houston. They were so early and so
small. We turned to you, our extended family, for prayers for
Ruff and Tuff. And they made it!!!
An update - the twins turned 13 on May 16th.
We shall always be eternally grateful for the prayers and
support afforded our family at that time. Being a part of this
church 'village' has been such a source of comfort for a lot, but
never more than at this time in our lives.
Thank you so much - and God bless.
~ Robert and Nancy Putnam
Calendar of Events
Saturday, May 21
6:30 pm
st
GODSPELL –by Allen 1 UMC Youth
Sunday, May 22
9:15 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
Sunday School
FAMILY W ORSHIP SERVICE
Wedding Shower for Shanelle and Sammie
Metro District Day – Spring Valley UMC
Jr. Girl Scouts
UMYF
Scouts Blue & Gold
Monday, May 23
11:00 am
Wesley Covenant Companions
Tuesday, May 24
HAPPY
st
101 BIRTHDAY to Effie Vaughan!
Wednesday, May 25
10:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Chapel Bells Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 26
4:30 pm
Prayer Group
Friday, May 27
6:00 pm
Wedding Rehearsal – Sammie Christlieb
& Shanelle Tennyson
Saturday, May 28
4:00 pm
Marriage of Sammie Christlieb
& Shanelle Tennyson
COMING
To Chapel Hill UMC
A Bridal
Bridal Shower
honoring Shanelle Tennyson and
Sammy Christlieb will be held
following Worship service on May
22nd, in the Fellowship Hall. The
couple are registered at Bed, Bath &
Beyond, Target and Walmart.
All are welcomed.
Come and See!
Dear Friends and Family,
We invite you to witness the marriage of
Sammy Christlieb and Shanelle Tennyson
On the TwentyTwenty-eight day of May,
two thousand and eleven at Four O’clock
in the afternoon
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail ~ Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Saturday,
May 21
6:30 pm
In the Sanctuary
FAMILY WORSHIP
May 15, 2011
ATTENDANCE
WORSHIP SERVICE:
Sunday School
141
72
GUESTS
Rev. Dr. Clara Reed, Charles Reed, Deanna Johnson,
Eduardo and Zandra Valles, Charles May, Frances Trowtham
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Weekly Budget Offering 2011
Weekly Actual Offering
Year-to-Date Budget Offering
Year-to-Date Actual Offering
$5,290.00
$3,138.34
$107,510.00
$96,042.12
Jesus Loves ME - a Big Hit
Sunday, May 8 was the end of the choir year for the Sonshine Choir and
their performance of the mini-musical "Jesus Loves ME" was great. The
choir sang - of course- and they acted, they even practiced their various
skills: recorder, guitar, painting, basketball, soccer, hulla hooping, reading,
jump roping, playing with their iPod, even riding a bicycle. All things that
children do Saturdays or Sundays ...if they aren't going to church. They
sang about David and Goliath and they told the story about the Good
Samaritan. Why, they even got the congregation to join them in singing. Our
"kids" were amazing. I saw several people taking videos and pictures of the
choir. I really would appreciate you sharing your pictures with me for my
archives.
Thanks for supporting the children. I want to extend my appreciation to all
the parents for helping during choir and especially bringing snacks for them
each week. It is amazing how a few snacks help the children concentrate
during choir rehearsals. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Charles
Self and his wonderful trees that he shared with us. They really helped set
the scene.
June 13, seven members of the Sonshine Choir will be leaving for choir
camp. This was made possible by your generous purchase of Shares that
helped defray the cost of the camp. I'm sure you will be hearing more about
the camp in June.
As always, I encourage you to . . . Make Your Life a Song to God
~ Kathy Guttierrez
Godspell Performance This Saturday
This coming Saturday, May 21 at 6:30pm, the Youth Choir of FUMC-Allen
will present the exciting musical Godspell. Forty-five members of the choir
and youth band will perform this wonderful musical before taking it on tour in
June. This performance could be the highlight of your week. So bring your
neighbors, cousins, aunts, just anyone you can and lets fill the sanctuary for
this exciting event.
The choir and band will arrive at 3:00pm to rehearse and then at 5:00pm we
will feed then a snack supper. The menu is Frito Pie, salad, cookies and
tea/water to drink. If you can help the Chancel Choir to feed the group,
please call me at church or leave me a message and I will get back with
you. It would be greatly appreciated.
Smile on May 23rd
Thanking you in advance,
Kathy Guttierrez
The M.O.P. (Monthly
Outreach Project)
for the month of May
(formerly the Grocery Sack
Ministry) is to collect items for
Metrocrest Social Services. These
items are an integral part of their
daily program for the community.
Toiletries and Health Care
Diapers (any size)
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Baby Formula
Paper Towels
Bars of Soap
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Shaving Cream
Shampoo and Conditioner
Non-Perishable Food Items
Instant Potatoes
Sugar
Flour
Dried Pasta
Rice
Canned Milk
Pancake Mix
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Canned Meats (Tuna, Spam, etc)
Please fill your bag and bring your
items next Sunday
and leave them in
the bin in the
hallway.
Thank you
Chapel Hill
for reaching
out in this way!
It’s time for the Cabel kids to have their dental work done. We have been asked to provide 1 or 2 volunteers,
who can sit with the kids while having the work done and walk them back to class. You may do this for ½ the
day or all day 9:00 – 2:30. If you would like to volunteer, please call Dawn right away, and fill out a DISD
background check online.
A great big Thank You to our teachers!
We thanked our Sunday School teachers last Sunday with a certificate. But, we can’t really thank them enough.
These teachers bring life into our church. We have children who come to Sunday School even without their
parents. Some even get picked up to go home or to another church after the Sunday School hour. This says a
lot about the amazing quality of these classes. The kids are learning about Jesus’ love through active
participation.
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
Beginning the 5th Sunday in May we will be working in conjunction with the United Methodist Church to make
our congregation aware of the threat of Malaria and the things that are being done to help stamp out this
disease in Africa. Every forty-five seconds a child dies from Malaria in Africa.
In the past we provided Mosquito nets to help stamp out this disease. Imagine No More Malaria helps us take
the next step in this fight. Think of it as Nets Plus. The Plan being put in place will consist of the empowering
the African people, prevention, medicine, treatment, improving infrastructure, and communication. The United
Methodist Church is being joined in the fight by the Gates foundation and United Nations.
In the next few weeks you will be seeing and hearing more regarding what is being done and how you can
help make this plan a success. All the Adult Sunday School Classes will meet together in the Fellowship Hall
on May 29th, 5th Sunday, for a special presentation on IMAGINE NO MALARIA. Everyone is invited!
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Mission: To glorify God as Lord by reaching
out and making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Vision: Guided by Christ-centered confidence,
passion and dedication, we pray for the Holy
Spirit to so ignite us that together we will
surpass even our own dreams. With
faithfulness we will recognize
and use our many spiritual gifts. With
enthusiasm we will grow physically and
spiritually. With love we will expand our
outreach. With diligence we will broaden our
mission ministry. With excitement
and joy we will teach God’s word.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through
Him who strengthens me.
www.ChapelHillUMC.org • 972.241.3491 • fax 972.241.3429 • email: [email protected]
May 13, 2011
CHAPEL HILL UMC
STAFF
Sherry Vineyard
Adult Ministry
Dawn Self
Children’s Ministry
Kathy Guttierrez
Music Director
Lynna Harbison
Accompanist
Katie Newsome
Youth Ministry
Nic Snyder
Youth Ministry
.
Joy Turner
Office Manager
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Pastor
The Minutes of the
CHAPEL HILL UMC, “Called” ALL CHURCH MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
6:10 PM - 7:35 PM
Recap by JoNell Lindh
- 1 - 1 ½ years ago Webb Chapel UMC came to talk about merger (actually Oct 2010)
- Administrative Council gave OK to go forward
- Members from both churches joined to form a Task Force for researching merger possibilities
- Task Force elected at Charge Conference on October 10, 2010 to represent Chapel Hill along
with Webb Chapel’s Task Force members
- Very productive meetings
- Rev. Dr. Clara Reed suspended the meetings until Webb Chapel had made some decisions
about the change of pastorate and the desire to continue merger talks
- Prayer for guidance
Rev. Dr. Clara Reed
- Tonight is not a Charge Conference - Not binding - Information only - Questions & Answers
- Less than 1 year ago she got involved
- What does “MERGE” mean
- Like a marriage - 2 entities that decide better together than apart
- Property
- What to sell or give away
- What to keep because it works for both
- Name change - a new creation
- Relocation frequently - realignment
- New ministry launch
- What is “NOT A MERGER”
- Either congregation’s individuals join other church
and fit into existing ministry leaving all assets
of former church to the Conference
- Task Force meeting
- Both churches have worshipped together
- Confirmation Class together
- Even if decision is to be one or the other
building, it’s All of Ours - not mine or yours
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 3)
Calendar of Events
Lynna Harbison
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Tom Craven
Christi Seiley’s daughter Katy and
fiancé Matt Brand
Lindsay Bruce
Roxanne Rawdon
Brenda Rickad
(friend of Florence Salmon)
Sunday, May 15
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Sunday School
FAMILY W ORSHIP SERVICE
Potluck Lunch
Outreach Team
Jr. Girl Scouts
UMYF
Monday, May 16
Chuck Embry
11:00 am
(friend of Jim Hannigan)
The Family of Karen Neale Pharr
M. R. Caldwell
Names will be shown on the Prayer Requests for two weeks.
Please call the office if you want prayers extended.
Wesley Covenant Companions
Tuesday, May 17
7:00 pm
Dallas Men’s Garden Club
Wednesday, May 18
10:00 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Project Transformation Registration (till 7:00)
Chapel Bells Rehearsal
Cub Scouts Meeting
Coin Club
Plus 4’s Square Dancers
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 19
LAY SPEAKERS
MINISTRIES
TRAINING
“Prepare to Teach”
Saturday,
May 21, 2011
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Deadline to register
Wednesday,
May 18th
Contact
Sherry Vineyard
for more information.
972-241-3491
(church office)
The Pairs and Spares Class Invites
YOU!
Come join our Class as we begin a new study!
Great Fun and Fellowship as we Study and Grow
together! Come to the Pairs and Spares Sunday
School Class in the Adult Wing, Room 4.
Have questions?
Contact:
Vin Scheihagen
214-357-3082.
4:30 pm
Prayer Group
Saturday, May 14
6:30 pm
st
GODSPELL –by Allen 1 UMC Youth
COMING
To Chapel Hill UMC
Saturday,
May 21
6:30 pm
In the Sanctuary
FAMILY WORSHIP
May 8, 2011
ATTENDANCE
WORSHIP SERVICE:
Sunday School
155
86
GUESTS
Terri Moore; Clint Fain; Eduardo and Zandra Valles;
Matthew Shivar; Caroline Pepper; Natalie Pepper;
Susan Cumby; Rev. Milton Guttierrez; Fay and Lyndia Mills;
Amanda and Bryan Nishi
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Weekly Budget Offering 2011
Weekly Actual Offering
Year-to-Date Budget Offering
Year-to-Date Actual Offering
$5,290.00
$5,521.56
$107,510.00
$92,913.78
Cabell Teachers Luncheon
THANK YOU Chapel Hill family for the wonderful response in support of the
Cabell Teachers Luncheon. Salads, desserts and other assorted goodies
magically appeared as promised and the helping hands were all there last
Monday for this annual outreach project. In spite of the constant rain, we were
able to transport, set up and serve lunch to the teachers. They were so
appreciative and complimentary. We are their favorite event during the official
Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to everyone involved.
Judy Bader
Outreach
Team
5-3-2011
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for the delicious salad lunch yesterday and the excellent
company. You brought us a breath of fresh air and sunshine in a cold, rainy
day! God bless you and continue His grace on your congregation!
Sarah Kathman
5th Grade Science Teacher
Project Transformation
Registration continues Wednesday,
May 11th, and 18thfrom 3:00 pm to 7:00pm.
CHILDREN’S CORNER –Dawn Self
There’s no reason to be out of the loop!
Have you been wondering what the children are doing? Check the
children’s bulletin board in the main hall way or the children’s Sunday
school bulletin board in the entrance to the children’s wing. There is always
a list of current events and there are sign up sheets for volunteer
opportunities. If you would like to sign up to shepherd with Message
Experience, just put your name on a blank line. This is a fun, fairly easy job
that involves sitting with children, but not teaching the lesson. If you would
like to lead a children’s sermon, I have information about how to do that.
You don’t have to write the children’s sermon, unless you want to, because
I have liturgically relevant sermons ready to go. We still have one opening
in June just for you.
VBS information is out! Have you noticed the bright blue and red posters?
Check them out.
Adult VBS will be August 1st – 4th
Children’s VBS will be August 7th – 11th
Summer Sack Assembly
- Reach Out With Outreach! Yes, it's that time again!
Time to gather
up our helpers and assemble the summer sacks for our Cabell Elementary
students. We will be assembling them this Sunday after potluck in a new and
improved assembly line process. As the saying goes, if we aren't finished
within 30 minutes, "I'll eat my hat!" We have some fun, helpful goodies for the
students this year - crayons, a neon bouncy ball, a motivational
pencil, fun worksheets (including requested math practice sheets),
VBS flier, and a book! What a great way to reach God's precious little ones!
Thank you for your continued support of this ministry!
~ Melanie Willhite
(Meeting Minutes Continued
from Page 1)
Questions & Answers
- Level of frustration is high with no Task Force
Information to congregation
- Met with “chairs” of each church’s
committees and discussed how things work in their
respective churches
- There are minutes of these Task Force
meetings that will be made available to the
congregation
- Lack of conference representative
attendance to Task Force Meeting to answer
questions
- 2008 Book of Discipline for Financial
questions
- What is needed for merger process to continue
- Each church must say “yes” - the conference
cannot force the issue
- The final decision can be made at the All
Church Meeting (congregation vote)
- What happens to property if “yes” to merger
- Sell both properties - acquire new land and
build new church - money is held for the new entity
- Sell 1 property and live in the other - money
can be used for building enhancement only (not
salaries or operating expenses)
- Sale of property has to be brought before
Charge Conference
- Perhaps need to make a list of questions
needed answered to make informed decision
- Church building - move or stay
- Allocate resources
- How do we minister?
- Demographics of locations
- Perhaps hear from others churches that
have experienced a merger
- If a church is having difficulty, it must realize
where it is in the life cycle
- Die - go out strong - give property to
Conference to use/sell
- Don’t sell church - keep on worshipping
until it dies
- Merge and grow
- If we agree to merge and cannot come to
agreement of terms with both churches, we can
cancel.
Webb Chapel has decided not to close, but to
continue the Merger Task Force.Dr. Clara
Reed lifted the “suspended” order on the
Task Force . Chapel Hill showed a consensus
to continue with the Merger Task Force. We
will move forward. 61 in attendance. Meeting
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Patsy Kaphengst,
Recording Secretary
A Bridal Shower honoring Shanelle Tennyson and Sammy Christlieb will be held following
Worship service on May 22nd, in the Fellowship Hall. The couple are registered at Bed,
Bath & Beyond, Target and Walmart.
Walmart. All are welcomed.
Come and See!
Dear Friends and Family,
We invite you to witness the marriage
of
Sammy Christlieb
and
Shanelle Tennyson
On the TwentyTwenty-eight day of May,
two thousand and eleven
eleven
at Four O’clock in the afternoon
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
THANKS AHEAD FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Dear congregation,
In case you were not able to be in worship this past
Sunday, I simply want to reiterate that I will be in surgery
Tuesday, May 10 for reconstruction of my foot. I will be off my
foot for the next three weeks.
The Lord has blessed us with “superstar” preachers who
have agreed to come and worship with us and bring the
WORD to His people. Sunday, May 15, Rev. Dr. Clara Reed
will be preaching. Sunday, May 22, Rev. Dr. Larry George will
bring the Word. Sunday, May 29, Rev. Dr. Joan LaBarr will
come and be with us.
I will be available at home, [email protected], 214341-6122. I covet your prayers and thoughts as I go on this
journey. I need your prayers and encouragement.
God bless each and every one of you. I carry you in my
heart at all times.
In Christ, your pastor,
JoNell Lindh
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Mission: To glorify God as Lord by reaching
out and making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Vision: Guided by Christ-centered confidence,
passion and dedication, we pray for the Holy
Spirit to so ignite us that together we will
surpass even our own dreams. With
faithfulness we will recognize
and use our many spiritual gifts. With
enthusiasm we will grow physically and
spiritually. With love we will expand our
outreach. With diligence we will broaden our
mission ministry. With excitement
and joy we will teach God’s word.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through
Him who strengthens me.
www.ChapelHillUMC.org • 972.241.3491 • fax 972.241.3429 • email: [email protected]
May 6, 2011
CHAPEL HILL UMC
STAFF
Sherry Vineyard
Adult Ministry
Dawn Self
Children’s Ministry
Kathy Guttierrez
Music Director
Lynna Harbison
Accompanist
Katie Newsome
Youth Ministry
Nic Snyder
Youth Ministry
.
Joy Turner
Office Manager
Rev. JoNell Lindh
Pastor
YEA, GOD!!!!!!
This Second Sunday in Easter tide,
May 1, 2011, was a grand day of celebration
for us Chapel ‘Hillians’. We welcomed four
eager confirmands into this body of Christ
and then came the happy surprise of also
welcoming the families of two of our
confirmands. Our God is a God of surprises
and we live leaning into the future with
hope for God’s gracious leading.
We welcome Daniel Bandy, Abrie Salazar, Claire Smith, and Kenneth
Warner as our new confirmands. Many times new disciples feel that
committing to prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness in an established
body of Christ means they are completed, they are accomplished. In fact, the
opposite is true. The journey of faith is just beginning. These confirmands
have covenanted to live their lives in Christ’s Way. The congregation promised
to nurture and council and love them to perfection.
We also welcome our newest members; Amie, Erick, and Jessie Salazar
into our midst. The Salazar family came to join this congregation of the
United Methodist Church by transfer of membership from Webb Chapel
United Methodist Church. We welcome them home with the love of the Lord
and will enfold them into this flock with love and joy. Also coming to transfer
their membership is Christy Warner and her children Khalil, Kamarie, and
Kerston. Grandmother Annette Brown also came to join Chapel Hill UMC.
Christy is Kenneth Warner’s mother and Annette is Kenneth’s grandmother.
Annette has been a faithful and very capable dietitian and cook for our
Project Transformation Summer Day Camp the last two years and will do so
again this summer. The Warner/Browns have been involved in the mission and
outreach of Chapel Hill for many years and now it is official. Glory be to God !
All is well. May the 50 great days of Easter tide
continue to be a blessing.
~ Pastor JoNell
Calendar of Events
Friday, May 6
Lindsay Bruce
Roxanne Rawdon
Brenda Rickad
6:00 pm
Youth Fundraiser – FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Saturday, May 7
9:30 am
7:00 pm
(friend of Florence Salmon)
Chuck Embry
(friend of Jim Hannigan)
Sonshine Choir Rehearsal
Solitaires Square Dancers
Sunday, May 8 MOTHER’S DAY & UMW SUNDAY
The Family of Karen Neale Pharr
Olivia Valdez
Brett Ringle
Teresa
M. R. Caldwell
Bob Tatum
Bob Meade
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Names will be shown on the Prayer Requests for two weeks.
Please call the office if you want prayers extended.
UMM Meeting
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday School
FAMILY W ORSHIP SERVICE
Sonshine Choir Musical
Children’s Council
Jr. Girl Scouts
UMYF
Monday, May 9
11:00 am
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
Wesley Covenant Companions
Mary Martha Circle
Worship Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 10
The Pairs and Spares Class Invites
YOU!
Come join our Class as we begin a new study!
Great Fun and Fellowship as we Study and Grow
together! Come to the Pairs and Spares Sunday
School Class in the Adult Wing, Room 4.
Have questions?
Contact:
Vin Scheihagen
214-357-3082.
10:00 am
12:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11
10:00 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Mark Your Calendars NOW
What is this date for?
GODSPELL Where will
you be? Hopefully, filling your pew at 6:30pm on
May 21 for this exciting musical that will be
presented by the Youth Choir of First UMC, Allen,
Tx. This musical is a grand, lively and unusual way
of retelling the story about the ministry and last days
of Jesus Christ. So mark your calendar today. . .
you don't want to be the only person from CHUMC
that didn't see it.
~Kathy Guttierrez
COMING
To Chapel Hill
UMC
Saturday,
May 21, 6:30 pm
In the Sanctuary
Staff Meeting
Project Transformation Registration (till 7:00)
Chapel Bells Rehearsal
Cub Scouts Meeting
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 12
4:30 pm
Saturday, May 21st
Nurture Team
UMW Book Club
Evangelism Team
Adult Education Team
COM – Council On Ministries
Prayer Group
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
This week in our Sunday Worship
Service, we will enjoy a special musical
presentation by the children.
FAMILY WORSHIP
May 1, 2011
ATTENDANCE
WORSHIP SERVICE:
Sunday School
GUESTS
135
69
Maggie Akramawi; Brandon Cruz; Steven Robbins;
Kathy McDonough; Sean McMahon; Martin, Ramiro, Claudio &
Jaylen Salazar; Christy Warner & family; Annette Brown; Morgan P.;
Amanda Nishi;Auriella, Arely, Jennifer, & Brandie Nelson;
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Weekly Budget Offering 2011
Weekly Actual Offering
Year-to-Date Budget Offering
Year-to-Date Actual Offering
Communion Offering
$5,290.00
$8,762.76
$87,392.22
$84,420.79
$250.00
Kenneth Warner, Claire Smith, Abrie Salazar, Daniel Bandy
Jessica Christlieb
Left to right: Annette Brown, Kenneth
Warner, Christy Warner holding Khalil
Warner, & Kamarie Warner in front center
Back row: Jessie & Amie Salazar
Front row: Abrie & Erick Salazar
WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST
CHAPEL HILL UMC
MEMBERS!
UMM Pancake Breakfast,
Sunday May 8, 2011
The UMM cordially invite you to
come to church for
a pancake breakfast
this Sunday,
May 8.
We will begin
serving at 8am.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Next Sunday is
Chapel Hill UMC
POT LUCK LUNCH.
Bring a dish to share!
THIS FRIDAY!
Come out for
Friday
Night
Live!
Youth Talent Show and Dinner
Friday, May 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Come enjoy an evening of Talent and Dinner! Tickets
are $10. All proceeds go to the Youth Mission Trip and
additional donations are gladly accepted!
For more information contact Katie Newsome at 229669-3135 or email [email protected].
Project Transformation
Registration
will be Wednesday,
May 4th, 11th, and 18th
from 3:00 pm to 7:00pm.
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
12411 Templeton Trail
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Mission: To glorify God as Lord by reaching
out and making disciples for Jesus Christ.
Vision: Guided by Christ-centered confidence,
passion and dedication, we pray for the Holy
Spirit to so ignite us that together we will
surpass even our own dreams. With
faithfulness we will recognize
and use our many spiritual gifts. With
enthusiasm we will grow physically and
spiritually. With love we will expand our
outreach. With diligence we will broaden our
mission ministry. With excitement
and joy we will teach God’s word.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through
Him who strengthens me.
www.ChapelHillUMC.org • 972.241.3491 • fax 972.241.3429 • email: [email protected]