HAPPENINGS this week at CPFUMC
03/15/2017
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Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
Easter is a time of joy and renewal. Followers of Jesus saw their darkest days replaced with the miracle of hope
and eternal life. Christians today take time for self-examination and reflection during Lent. "Going dark" for a few
weeks prepares us to fully experience those first rays of resurrection light on Easter.
This prayer was composed by the Rev. Michaela Youngson, the Methodist Church of Britain.
Prayer:
When everything was dark
and it seemed that the sun would never shine again,
your love broke through.
Your love was too strong,
too wide,
too deep
for death to hold.
The sparks cast by your love
dance and spread
and burst forth
with resurrection light.
PRAYERS
Gracious God,
We praise you for the light of new life
made possible through Jesus.
We praise you for the light of new life
that shone on the first witnesses of resurrection.
We praise you for the light of new life
that continues to shine in our hearts today.
We pray that the Easter light of life, hope and joy,
will live in us each day;
and that we will be bearers of that light
into the lives of others.
Amen.
for Help and Healing :
Prayers just added:
Danny Long, at home now chemo treatments each day this week at Texas Oncology in Austin
Irene Carillo, doing well after carpal tunnell surgery on Friday
Parker King, daughter of Sarah King, had spinal surgery at Dell Children’s Hospital on Friday
Cynthia Lawrence, now at home …. (512.585.2339)
Bob Packard, for healing & health as he continues his treatments & waits to hear PT scan results.
Steven and Meleah request prayer as they settle here in Cedar Park
Hardy Porterfield having a bone marrow biopsy on Tuesday at CP Hospital
Vicki Thompson, Alan Thompson, at home now but Beth Spaulding & he have the flu
Grover Williams, fell in the garage. whiplash, fractured wrist now in a cast is bruised but recovering….
Prayers of Sympathy
Candis Creel & the family of Jana Creel, who died last week. Services for Jana will be on Saturday, 3/18, at 1pm
in the sanctuary. (Candis Creel 10015 LakeCreek Pkwy #212, Austin 78729)
Andy , Andrea, David & Renee Carver, all the family of Brigitte Carver, who died last night. (Andy Carver; Lakeline
Oaks, 1905 S. Lakeline Blvd. #118; Cedar Park, TX 78613)
Continued prayers:
Carmelo Perez, prayers requested by Edna Soto
Donna M, Rosa D, Mina, Cosamina & Connie friends of Monica Moser, needing prayers
Serita Enney, Child’s Haven mom surgical biopsy was “clean”
Sue Beall, sister-in-law of Par Keys, moved to rehab & progressing.
Martha Vinson’s brother, Steve, struggling with dementia.
A family struggling with marriage & financial problems. Prayers for strength to overcome
Will Burks, Pam Burk’s father, recurrence of colon cancer; needing surgery & chemo
Eric Mullen, having immunotherapy for the melanoma.
Cosamina & Connie, Donna M, Rosa D., Mina, friends of Monica Moser, need our prayers for health and strength
Pauline Eng, fell in church parking lot, shoulder fractured, no driving for a couple of months
Martha Orr, received a pacemaker and progressing
MacKenzie Salome, Kristin & RJ’s newborn, heart valve procedure went well at Dell
Geraldine Shaw, Susan’s mom, diagnosed with lymphoma… Chemotherapy starting
Steven Wehlmann, Carolyn Smith’s brother-in-law, diagnosed with kidney cancer
Rev. Tina Carter
Diane Kelly
Duke Squibb
Ruth West
Clara Crank
Martha Orr
Alan Thompson
Carol Wyatt
Sterling Hartman
Bob & Carol Slater
Marsha Venable
Mary (Grover) Williams
Marilyn Hartman
Beth Spaulding
Adalid Verastegui
JoAnne Wilshusen
Please RE-MEMBER
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
CLEANING BUCKETS
Women organized for Mission with women, children, and youth.
Gathers on the Second Saturday of each month at 9am in the library
Collection for UMCOR Flood (Cleaning) Buckets will begin momentarily … keep an eye out for needs
5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if
washed and cleaned
Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or
pool cleaner
Advertisements on the outside are acceptable
Liquid laundry detergent
One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s) only
Liquid household cleaner
12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water
No spray cleaners
Dish soap
16‐28 oz. bottle any brand
1 can air freshener
Aerosol or pump
1 insect repellant spray
6‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
1 scrub brush
Plastic or wooden handle
18 cleaning wipes
Handi Wipes or reusable wipes
No terry cleaning towels
Remove from packaging
7 sponges
No cellulose sponges due to mold issues
Remove from wrapper
5 scouring pads
Remove from wrapper
No stainless steel, Brillo pads, or SOS pads (nothing with soap
built in)
50 clothespins
Clothesline
One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines
Cotton or plastic
24-roll heavy-duty trash bags
33‐ to 45-gallon sizes
Remove from the box
5 dust masks
2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
Should be durable enough for multiple uses
Remove from packaging
1 pair work gloves
Cotton with leather palm or all leather
All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
POLICY ON THE USE OF PHOTOS & NAMES IN CHURCH PUBLICATIONS
A policy has been created and is being publicized to remove any doubt about how photos, videos, and names are used in
CPFUMC publications. Our communications and Web team drafted the policy. At our March Church Council
meeting, the Church Council discussed and made an extensive markup of the draft, approving the policy as follows:
CPFUMC Policy on the Use of Photos & Names in Church
Publications
1. Photos, videos and full names of adults may be used in church publications
(website, Happenings weekly email publication, Connections newsletter,
Facebook, Twitter, etc.), where useful and pertinent, to publicize church events,
unless the adult specifically requests an exception.
2. Photos, videos and first names only of children may be used in church publications
(website, Happenings weekly email publication, Connections newsletter,
Facebook, Twitter, etc.), where useful and pertinent, to publicize church events,
unless the child’s parent or legal guardian specifically requests an exception.
3. We will not publish the roster of members contact information online unless it is
in a special secure area of our website which requires member login. (Currently
this does not exist).
4. Exceptions to this policy may be requested on the church website.
Our newsletter, Connections, our weekly e-mail report, Happenings, and our website, cpfumc.org, are the primary
publications affected by this policy. Anyone wishing to request an exception and opt-out of this policy for themselves
or their minor children may do so on the church website at https://cpfumc.org/opt-out-declaration/.
SAT, MARCH 25 10AM-2PM
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FREE CLEANUP
Cedar Park Hazardous Waste Clean Up
GUPTON STADIUM PARKING LOT
CORNER OF GUPTON WAY AND E PARK STREET
This might be something for the Happenings:
If people (like me) have old electronics (“e-waste”) and such to recycle. Also, from my experience, there is
usually a long line at Gupton Stadium. It’s actually better to wait until after 1pm to go. The line is usually
shorter.
Neil
http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/public-works/resource-efficiency-division/householdhazardous-waste-free-cleanup
6 / WEEK
AWESOME !!!!
WHITESTONE ELEMENTARY
Remember: 2 Breakfasts 2 Lunches 2 Dinners & 4 Snacks
*** Needing: lunches, vegetables, fruits, milk ***
NEEDED: COLD CEREAL, & everything else!!
HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
RED BAGS
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR “RED BAGS” FILLED FOR HCCM….
NEEDED: TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTH PASTE, & TOILET TISSUE
CALENDAR OF EVENT
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WEDNESDAY, March 15
9:15am Membership Care & Hospitality”
1:00p
Easy Line Dancing Class
7:00p
Roman’s Bible Study
th
THURSDAY, March 16
10:15a Disciple IV
TH
FRIDAY, March 17
Newsletter Input
9:00am Men coffee at Randall’s Cypress Creek
10:00a Weekly Women’s Coffee
TH
SATURDAY, March 18
1:00p
Memorial Service: Jana Creel
HOLY WEEK
th
SUNDAY, March 19
8:30a
WORSHIP, Come, Celebrate, Communion,9:45a
Classes for all ages ; Children(MMB); Youth;
Seekers(Library); Followers(MMBCR);
Book Discussion (MMB);
10:45a WORSHIP Come, Celebrate,
Noon
Choir Practice
Noon
Nominations Committee
3:30p
Worship @ The Points
6:00p
Youth
th
MONDAY, March 20
6:30p
Trustees Committee
7:30p
Contemplative Prayer
st
TUESDAY, March 21
9:15am Tuesday Trekkers
10:00am Lectionary Discussion in the Sanctuary
nd
WEDNESDAY, March 22
1:00p
Easy Line Dancing Class
7:00p
Roman’s Bible Study
LOOKING FORWARD !!
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Mar 25
Mar 29th
Apr 1st
Apr 2nd
Apr 8th
Apr 16th
8:00a Open Doors UUMC
6:30pm Soup/Stew Tasting
9am Congregation Work Day
2pm CROP Walk
9:30-3:15 Welcoming Prayer Workshop
EASTER
Please check the Calendar at our website: www.cpfumc.org
ON-GOING HAPPENINGS !!
YOUTH
CAMP TEJAS- MIDWINTER
Please check the YOUTH bulletin board in the Narthex!!!
Meals needed for Sunday night meetings .. talk to Rev. Bonnie!!
CHOIR
We practice after second service -- please plan to stay! Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join the
choir.
Thanks, Jodi; 512-633-0009
A CHILD’S HAVEN
APR 29TH
Open Enrollment for A Child’s Haven, early childhood program begins Feb. 28th for the 2017-2018 school
year. Contact Director, Lesley Foyt, [email protected] / 512.335.9540 for more information..
Spring Fundraiser - April 29th, 5:00pm - Silent Auction; Food; Fun; mark your calendar….
SOUP and STEW COOK-OFF
WED. MARCH 29TH
This Texas climate has not brought freezing weather but that will not stop us from enjoying some of the
activities associated with winter. The CPFUMC first annual SOUP and STEW COOK-OFF will be here in
just four weeks, Wednesday, March 29th. You still have time to get your entry in before the deadline,
Friday, March 24th.
 Please register online at www.cpfumc.org. Scroll down, on the right side under “Upcoming Events” and
you will find the registration form. Complete the form and do not forget to click on the “register”
button. Once completed you will receive a confirmation email.
 Registration forms are also available at the church in the narthex or in the office.
 Remember ALL are invited. Please come and enjoy a meal together followed by games of BINGO.
 If you would like to be part of the planning team, please contact Carolyn Smith (512) 970-9087.
SEE YOU THERE.
Sunday April 2, 2017
6th Annual Crop Hunger Walk
Description of Event: Fund Raiser for Hill Country Community Ministries & Church World Service
Trail being used: From Twin Lakes YMCA Parking lot to the one mile marker of the Brushy Creek Trail
Time of Event: Registration at 1PM
Start time: Walk 2 PM Stop Time: 3 PM
Clean up: 3-4 PM
Number of Participates: 40 POC: Roger Brandimarte
Phone: 512-528-8353 my cell (5126695951)
Saturday, April 8
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Welcoming Prayer
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
The Welcoming Prayer: Consent-on-the-go for Everyday Life
Cedar Park First United Methodist Church Contemplative Prayer Group
Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:30-3:15
Presenter: Pamela Begeman : Heart of Texas Contemplative Prayer
This day-long workshop will include teachings on the human condition; the triggers created by the false-self
system; actual practice of the prayer, Centering Prayer, community sharing; nuances and fruits of the
prayer; and a 40-day booklet to take home to support your practice after the workshop. Books (a limited
number) will be available for $20 at check-in.
Location:
Cedar Park First United Methodist Church (Sanctuary)
600 W Park Street, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Registration:
Onsite the day of the retreat with a suggested love offering of $15 (cash or check).
Light breakfast and fellowship offered from 9:30 until 10:00.
Lunch:
Brown Bag
Questions:
Lynne Roy:
[email protected] (preferred contact) OR 909-528-1165
TIDBITS
"The feeling I have had over the last couple of days that really sums up where we are regardless of where we stand
is really one of lament." — The Rev. Christopher H. Evans, one of the scholars at an academic meeting on
church unity.
Scholars raise doubts about church's future
Seminary professors are having their say on how The United Methodist Church should navigate its deep
disagreements about the status of gay and lesbian individuals.
However, a number of scholars doubt the denomination can stay united — at least in its current form.
The Rev. Kim Cape, the top executive of the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry,
addresses scholars at the meeting, titled “Unity of the Church and Human Sexuality.” Photo by Ebony Lincoln,
Higher Education and Ministry.
“If you have strong convictions either for or against gay marriage, it seems to me that in a
Wesleyan understanding of holiness, saying yes to both in one body is problematic,” said the
Rev. Kevin M. Watson. He is a Wesleyan and Methodist Studies professor at Emory University’s
Candler School of Theology in Atlanta.
The United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry brought together 28 academics
from three countries for a sort of one-time think tank. The title of the March 9-12 gathering at Candler was “Unity
of the Church and Human Sexuality: Toward a Faithful United Methodist Witness.”
The Rev. Kim Cape, the agency’s top executive, described the gathering as “an opportunity to demonstrate how
people of faith with differing opinions and perspectives can discern God’s way.”
The goal was for participants to share their expertise in the Bible, church history, theology and Christian ethics as
United Methodist leaders consider the denomination’s future. As Candler Dean Jan Love summed it up, the
academics “honor God with their minds.”
Among the observers of the scholarly conversation were eight members of the Commission on a Way Forward, a
group of bishops, other clergy and lay people entrusted with proposing a way through the denomination’s
impasse on homosexuality. Other observers included seminary presidents, students and some LGBTQ
individuals.
Florida Area Bishop Ken Carter, one of the commission’s moderators, also observed the gathering.
“These professors here represent the intellectual life of our church, and to try to find a way forward within the
complexity of unity, division and LGBTQ concerns without drawing upon their work would be absurd,” Carter told
United Methodist News Service. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.
The meeting brought together scholars from across the theological spectrum.
Check the article:
http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/scholars-raise-doubts-about-churchsfuture?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTVdJMk16RTFZall5TWprdyIsInQiOiJPNm5zdzN5NWE5NExRUnZHUm56aGVnTVpvb3FOQzF1R
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