Sal t s h ake r Universal City United Methodist Church NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID UNIVERSAL CITY. TX PERMIT NO. 20 February 2017 “You are the salt of the earth …” Matthew 5:13 DATED MATERIAL RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 90 Winn Avenue Universal City, Texas 78148 Phone: 210-659-5555 Fax: 210-659-5280 LORD, We are on the Web! www.ucumctx.org CHANGE ME FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Our Mission Statement To make new disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision Statement Discover God’s Love - Share Christ - Inspire Discipleship: At Universal City United Methodist Church we seek to continually discover God’s love. We share that love through the example of Christ, who inspires our intentional discipleship to transform the world and our community. Inside this issue: E-mail: Senior Pastor—[email protected] Other Staff– www.ucumctx.org/staff Preschool: www.ucumpreschool.com Pastor Missive Life Happenings Sunday School Info. Kingdom Kids 2 3 3 4 Calendar 6, 7 Announcements 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12 Mission of the Month 10 Checking In 11 Page 2 “Go Tell” Communications From Pastor Linda Mark 16:15 (NLT) 15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” The above scripture is about you and me communicating the Good News (the gospel of Jesus Christ) to everyone. In biblical times they did so by telling their stories, in music, preaching to crowds, gathering in house churches and inviting people to learn. They were the original New Testament people! You are a New Testament person. People in your sphere of influence need a touch from God. Yet people are more connected to their cell phones (Facebook), endless cable channels on phones and computers. Think about how your own productivity and life have changed due to technology. The younger generations are even more engaged with technology because they know of nothing else! Therefore it takes each of us personally and with technology to communicate opportunities to connect with Jesus through the church. Today’s generation shop churches on line, by Facebook referrals and more. Our church must be there too. The diagram below will help you see what makes up UCUMC’s Communication Ministry and its evolving organization. There are many layers! Many are laity driven and some are staff driven. You can also see all the ways your church communicates with you personally. Communications Ministry Discover God’s Love ~ Share Christ ~ Inspire Discipleship Social Media Facebook Next Door Instagram Meet Up Groups Twitter Facebook Advertising Website Answers Questions Who is UCUMC? Contact Information Online Giving Photo Images Interactive Calendar Links to Everything that is UCUMC and the United Methodist Church Worldwide Email/Print/Postal Newsletter Church Facility Calendar Phone Trees Prayer Needs/Deaths Note Writers Print Ads Banners and Signage Marquee ~ Pew Pieces Bulletin Boards Posters and Fliers Pastor’s Sunday Plus Convener Luncheons Letters and Brochures Media Press Releases Church Directory Worship Audio and Visual Techs Slide Productions Announcement Loops Live Stream Worship Live Stream Events Working Equipment Software Worship Décor Worship Services Worship Bulletins and their Announcements and Calendars “Chec ki ng I n ” P rayer s , Presence , Gifts , Ser vice , Witness Page 11 February Birthdays 1 1 2 2 3 5 5 6 8 9 Jim McDonald Sheran Miller Donald O’Hara Jesus Lira Kaylin Boyle Bill Phillips John Furnish Robert Downs Butch Limrick Steve Stinson 11 12 15 15 17 18 19 22 23 23 Marcee Krkosa Rebecca Myers Carole Smith Evalyn Henson Red Gilbert Jim Faut Iris Boyle Marina Meneses Fay Giles Frank Faulkner *Crystal Erskin *Raymond Hollibaugh *Myles Wortham *Sally Anderson Friends & Family of MSgt. Debra Clayton, Orlando, Fl. Police Dept. Alecia Jim Talbott Family of Dorothy Payne Patricio Sanchez Arlis Pingle Meghan Rinehart Patricio Sanchez Linda Bell Victor Villegas Our Nation & Leaders 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 29 Charlie McCreary Joseph Topinka Elaine Hollibaugh Mary Downs Della Foley Amanda Riddle Nora Falls Jennifer Felt Happy Birthday! OFFERING OUR PRAYERS TO GOD Pastor Paulino Carroll Sinclair Butch Swinford Bob Riddle & Family Sara Furnish Mike Garvin LaVerne Williams Margi Wallace Jane & Elmer Brookins Paul Reavis & Family Sawyer Davis Francisco Warez Stan Campbell Kim Buck Susan, Morgan, Ruthie Brown Jack Bowden James Talbott Joe Daniel Anne South Nathan Wagoner Terry Osborn J.P. Myers & Children Cheryl Maxwell Sally Friedli Robert Flores David & Nora Falls Donna Simmons Chuck Thies Shannon Wagoner Harvey Rison Worship Attendance January 01, 2016 January 08, 2016 January 15, 2016 January 22, 2016 January 29, 2016 8:15— 43 8:15— 63 8:15— 70 8:15— 63 Published before date. 11:00— 85 11:00— 86 11:00— 81 11:00— 110 The Saltshaker is published monthly by U.C. United Methodist Church and is intended for the use of its members, families, and friends. All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or part of this newsletter is by permission only. Personally written submissions are welcome and can be brought to the church office. Page 10 Mission of the Month OPERATION BACKPACK Operation Backpack is part of our outreach ministry to support the school next door, Rose Garden Elementary (RGE). A large percentage of students at RGE are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Most of these kids get free breakfasts, lunches, and snacks at school during the week. However, on weekends and holidays, many simply do not have enough to eat at home. Operation Backpack is our mission to provide backpacks full of food to feed these hungry school kids on the weekends. Every Thursday morning a team of volunteers sets up an assembly line in Fellowship Hall to fill backpacks with food for the coming weekend. Our team is currently filling more than 40 backpacks every week that go to feed over 70 kids. The food provided for each student includes 2 drinks (both milk and juices), 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 3 snacks, and a fresh fruit. More of each is provided for 3-day weekends and holidays. Ample food is provided for every child in the family even if they do not attend RGE. The full backpacks are always blessed before they are delivered to the school and classrooms; and, each backpack has a laminated card affixed to identify that it comes from “people who care” at UCUMC. A short Scripture reading is also included as are the times for our services on Sundays and when youth Sunday school meets. We ask now that you prayerfully consider supporting this essential ministry so we can continue to keep the backpacks filled for these children who may not have enough to eat on weekends. Food is expensive and we will need to purchase much more to finish out the school year. In addition to monetary donations, we also encourage donations of food subject to certain guidelines. Most any type of snack your children, or a grandchild, might like that is non-perishable and fits easily into a backpack is usually okay. If you have any questions or would like to help us on Thursdays, please contact Bob Miller at 573-3065 or Sharon Boland at the church office at 6595555. RACAP 2016 END OF YEAR REPORT Total # Clients seen 1,406. Total Client Assistance Fund (CAF) $98,847.51 Note: Total Estimated Cost of Food Given $93,321.00 Total Spent on Gasoline, Rent, Utilities, & Rx. $73,165.95 Back to School Shoe Program Expenses $6,454.33 - 188 Families 428 Children Holiday Program Expenses $5,150.39. Thanksgiving: 256 Families served. RACAP 50 and Sponsors 206 Christmas: 326 Families Serviced. RACAP 174 and Sponsors 152 387 Children were provided gifts by 97 sponsors # of Families Assisted: 94 # of People: 308 # of Pantry Visits: 75 # of people fed: 241 Total Cost of Food Given: $6,900.00 January Pantry Needs Jelly / Hamburger Helper / 2# Bagged Rice Canned Fruits/ Spaghetti Sauce /Jello 1# Bags of Dried Beans/Canned Meats (No Tuna) Cereal (Cold & Hot) Young Adult Community Just as a river flows we believe that God wants us to be intentional about forming a young adult community. Every 4-6 weeks we will gather to share meals, fun moments and life happenings. The below picture is from our first gathering at Bubba’s 33. We had a great time getting to know each other and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this year!! For more info please text or call Scott K. at 210.488.3343. Life Enrichment Center Nursery: Birth—3 years Pre K– Third Grade Maria Gaytan Becky Painter Daphne Ortega Kathy Gold Cristina Blaylock Snack Daddy: Joe Painter Michelle Fore Wesley Building 4th– 5th Grade Youth– 6th– 12th Grade David Wagoner Scott Kiolbassa John Blaylock CONTEMPORARY CLASS with YOUNG ADULTS - This class welcomes men and women from all backgrounds and age groups. They use a variety of books from authors such as John Ortberg, Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and Adam Hamilton that lead to lively discussions about what it means to follow Jesus in contemporary society. The class is led by Jerry Beverly ([email protected]) but emphasizes class participation which leads to a depth of insight into the real struggles of discipleship today. Class meets in rooms 14/19. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Volunteers of our 25 churches, we THANK YOU for your continued support. God Bless, Paula Thies, RACAP Charter Member 1983 ASK. SEEK. KNOW. - This fun-spirited class is led by Anita Springer ([email protected]) and uses a variety of resource materials to stimulate thought and discussion. The class consists of men and women and would always welcome new faces! If you are looking for an opportunity to share your opinion on issues that confront Christians in a secular world, then try us!! You will like it! Your Sunday morning worship will never be the same! Class meets in room 15/18. THIRD DAY CAFE´ Wednesday Night Supper* BIBLE JOURNEY - What a delight this class will be for your spiritual growth! This class consists of men and women of all ages. The only requirement is that you want to learn more about the Bible and your faith. This class is led on a rotating basis by members of the class. The class meets year round, and the material changes about every three months. The class is facilitated by Chivi Dagg ([email protected]). Class meets in room 16/17. February 01 Pork Loin with Rice, Salad, Bread, Dessert February 08 Split Pea Soup, Sandwich, Salad, Dessert February 15 Chicken a la King, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert The Kitchen Ministry Team extends a huge “THANK YOU” to Frank and Mary Haynie for providing the delicious tortilla soup for Wednesday Night Supper. We can always use help in preparing, serving, or cleaning up afterwards. Please contact Pam Daniel @ 210-566-1782, if you are able to help in any of these areas. CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS 2017 Annual Meeting January 17, Adopted 2017 Budget for $145,385.00. 2017 Board Members Frank Haynie and Paula Thies * Menu Subject to Change Page 3 SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9:30 am February 22 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread, Dessert R.A.C.A.P. Month in Review December 2016 Results From Our Youth and Family Life Ministry What a great January we had with some Trampoline Dodgeball that I’m still recovering from. I’ve included a few shots just to capture some of the fun along with the cast of characters that we have. Right now we are gearing up for our Midwinter Retreat and if you would like to come out to help send off our students that would mean the world in terms of support. By the way there were a number of special donors that helped to offset the cost for this retreat and I just want to say thanks for thinking about us. Finally, our Wednesday Night Youth Program that we call POWERUP will now meet from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Students can come right after school and do homework or just hangout! And of course, energized teaching and Third Day Café will still be part of the midweek festivities! Please keep us in prayer as we continue to advance this ministry into our neighborhood! Special Events: Feb 3-5 REVIVE Midwinter Youth Retreat Feb 18 Serving at Snow Fest at UC Park For information on any of our events or weekly programs please text or call Scott K. at 210.488.3343. LIVING DAY BY DAY - This class is facilitated by Buddy Bradshaw. This class uses the Upper Room devotional, which you can buy in the narthex every other month for a small donation. The class is for men and women of all ages. After class, take your Upper Room with you and continue to use it throughout the week. It is a great way to get into a daily devotion time. Class meets in the Library. Page 4 Kingdom Kids - Kids Connection Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner! February 28, 2017! 5:15 - 6:30 PM Come share in the fun In fellowship hall! Cost: by donation Hosted by cHildren’s ministry team DISCOVER GOD’S LOVE IN YOUR NATIVE TONGUE Monday, February 6th & 27th @ 9:30 El Toro Mexican Restaurant 809 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City The Parsonage Open House Rescheduled Page 9 From the Web and Social Media Ministry Team We would like provide everyone with an update on the progress of updating and creating a new upgraded and economical website. The team met January 11, 2017 to review the preview site and discuss any changes. The consensus was that we are waiting to launch the new site until all the pieces are in place so we can launch a complete site. We are changing over from Ezekiel to Square Space to host our site. It is a more cost effective option that gives us lots of options for new tools like an interactive calendar and QR codes. We are setting up a YouTube Channel to stream our 11 am worship services and any special event videos. The videos will be viewable on YouTube and on our website. This is an example of what a QR code looks like. You can download the QR app and then click on our own QR image which will soon be on many things. This takes UCUMC’s guests or yourself directly to the website. Come enjoy a complimentary taco and coffee while having Fellowship with other Hispanic Women! Come to the restaurant and ask for Maria! Social Media: Laura Mills Web Design: Whitney Wiedner Web Updates: Linda Faulkner DESCUBRE EL AMOR DE DIOS EN TU LENGUAJE NATAL Luns Febrero 6 y 27 a las 9:30 El Toro Restaurante Mexicano 809 Pat Booker Saturday, February 11th 3 pm to 5 pm 70 Winn Avenue Ven y disfruta de un complementario taco y cafe mientras platicamos con otras mujeres hispanas! Ven al Restaurante prefunta por Maria. “Your Host” Pastor Linda Baumheckel “Singles Dinner” Single Ladies & Gentlemen are invited to a dinner, Friday, February 10th at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, compliments of the United Methodist Women. Please come and enjoy a delicious dinner and a relaxing time of fellowship. Please RSVP by February 5th, as seating will be limited. Call Corrinne @ 210-659-9119 or Mary Lynn @ 402-880-6022. We Need Your Help In Linking Church FB Groups and Pages If you are an administrator for any Facebook groups or pages affiliated with the church, we want to link your info from the main Universal City UMC page. The goal is for the church’s main page to come up first in a search. With all the related pages the church’s main page is lost. The good news is we can all be linked together and they can also find your related page. For example, we have come across Facebook groups both closed and public for choir, preschool, the nursery, VBS, bible study and small groups. If you are involved with one of these pages, contact us at [email protected] and share the following: 1) who you are, 2) that you have an active or inactive page and the name, 3) if you need help closing a page or group 4) if you want to link on the website (for example click on choir and there is a link to the FB group), and 5) if you want to link to the main church FB page. My goal is to have a pinned post on our main FB page with descriptions and links to all the groups with your info. Also, please send website/social media posting questions to the webmaster email. Once we get everything connected we will be doing a staff preview of the site. Fresh eyes always help to catch any last minute little changes we might need to make. Questions? Call Laura Mills @ 830-660-0746. Page 8 TAG UPDATE! !!Fein Tuned!! Steve & Kathy Feinstein ***** Border Ministry ***** GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT! UCUMC Border Ministry ~ helping 2 Methodist Churches and 2 Orphanages in Piedras Negras, Mexico We experienced a marvelous adventure for 7 Team Members (Pastor Linda included), who went across the Rio Grande in January! Highlights included 122+ children at Rey de Reyes Church for our mini VBS, a stop at Mary & Flavio’s home to drop groceries & pick up his handmade crosses, a stop at House of Mercy Orphanage where we witnessed great faith by Pastor Ricardo & wife Karla whose home was burned totally down, losing everything ~ with faith they saw this disaster as “a new beginning”! Wow! What faith! Pastor & Karla appreciated the cash donations we carried from many of you! Our last stop was at Casa Bethesda where Pastor Paulino shared his story, his faith, and hhis hipes for the future for this Orphanage for 28 special needs orphans. Upcoming Trips: February None planned at present March 4 Day trip to present mini VBS at Rey de Reyes Methodist, House of Mercy Orphanage to sponsor monthly Birthday Party. Join the trip!!! We guarantee a great adventure and a booster of deep faith from our Brothers and Sisters in Mexico! All you need is your US Passport, a smile , and $ for dinner! Contact Joe/Becky Painter, Rick/Kathy Gold, or Linda Roberts with any questions or to sign up for the trip! Remember that your Brothers & Sisters are praying for you! Our prayers for them are what they value most! FUN! FELLOWSHIP! What: When: Where: Bring: TAG Event 11:30, Thursday, Feb. 2 UCUMC Fellowship Hall Favorite Potluck Dish, Yourself & a Friend! Page 5 PRESCHOOL PEEKS Connectivity with our Community through .... PRESCHOOL! We had a few expectations when we decided to have a garage sale. We expected our preschool families and our church families to donate our "merchandise ," and they did! We expected it would be a lot of work, and it was! We expected to make needed money for preschool, and, thankfully, we did! What we didn't expect was an unanticipated opportunity to pop up. We have been learning in church and in church meetings the importance of connecting with the community in ways that will bring its residents to Christ. We came into possession of some "Man of God" bookmarks and pocket coins, some women's devotional booklets and some hand colored bookmarks labeled with our church information. We decided to put them on the checkout table and offer them as gifts to our customers. We were also given many older Bibles from the refurbished Church Library. We chose to give those Bibles away to anyone who wanted one. Our biggest surprise was how visibly touched the people were when they realized we were giving them these things for nothing. One woman said, "I can just have this? Really? I can really have a big Bible?" This, of course, touched us and made us so happy we were doing it. We truly connected that day. I'm glad we noticed. Congregational Ministry Funding as of 12/31/2016 Finance Ministry Team (What you do for Christ will last.) Thank you for your faithful tithing and gifts! As of December 31, 2016 YTD Ministry Funding $522,661.12 YTD Ministry Expenses ($515,038.48) 2015 Cash Balance $ 7,129.24 2016 Ending Balance $ 14,751.88 As of January 25, 2017 YTD Ministry Funding $37,177.82 YTD Ministry Expenses ($34,834.60) 2016 Cash Balance $14,751.88 2017 YTD Balance $17,095.10 A detailed financial statement is available in the church office. THANK YOU! We were so excited and appreciative to receive donations from you for our garage sale. Did you see how much "stuff" we had for sale? It was amazing! A special thanks goes to UMW for giving us the remaining Holiday Fair goods for our sale. It was great to see you coming to the sale and supporting us! Guess What? We made over $3500 for teacher training and a scholarship. We love our church! From Cheryl Hosack February 2017 Page 6 Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 ATTEND Weekly Worship at UCUMC 12 6 7 Hispanic Women’s Connection (L) 9:30 Musicians Practice (S) 5:15 Children’s Ministry Meeting (L) 6:30 NA (FH) 8:30 Latched (16/17) 9:00 PS/KDO Spirit Night @ Papa Dante’s 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm 13 14 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 Photo Sessions (13/20) 8:00 Musicians Practice (S) Worship Services 8:15 & 11:00 Bell Choir Practice (S) Sunday School All Ages 9:30 Cherokee Township (16/17) 2:00 NA (FH) 5:15 6:30 8:30 KDO 9:00 - 3:00 No Preschool- Teacher Workday Recycled Card Ministry (16/17) PS/KDO Board Meeting (13/20) 8 9:30 9:30 Thu Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Wednesday Morning Bible Study (16/17) Power Up Youth (2,3) Sanctuary Open for Private Prayer Third Day Cafe (FH) Third Day Prayer Gathering (S) Third Day Academy Class (15/18) Men’s Emmaus Reunion (L) Choir Practice (S) 8:15 AM, & 11:00 AM 5 Photo Sessions (13/20) 8:00 Worship Services 8:15 & 11:00 Sunday School All Ages 9:30 Connection Session ( ) 9:30 Page 7 2 9:30 4:00 4:00 5:15 6:00 6:30 6:30 7:00 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 TAG (FH) Parkinson's Support (16/17) 4th Day Reunion (20) NA (FH) 9 Fri 3 11:30 1:00 7:00 8:30 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 PS/KDO Chapel (S) 4th Day Reunion (20) 9:00 7:00 NA (16/17) 8:30 15 16 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Wednesday Morning Bible Study (16/17) Power Up Youth (2,3) Sanctuary Open for Private Prayer Third Day Cafe (FH) Third Day Prayer Gathering (S) Third Day Academy Class (13/20) Men’s Emmaus Reunion (L) Choir Practice (S) 9:30 4:00 4:00 5:15 6:00 6:30 6:30 7:00 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Pastor’s Day Off Midwinter Youth Retreat (send off) 4:30 Girl Scout Troop 3031(FH) 6:30 10 PS Chapel (S) 9:00 Wednesday Morning Bible Study (16/17) 9:30 Convenor’s (Los Arcos) 11:30 Power Up Youth (2,3) 4:00 Sanctuary Open for Private Prayer 4:00 Third Day Cafe (FH) 5:15 Third Day Prayer Gathering w/Communion (S) 6:00 Third Day Academy Class (15/18) 6:30 Men’s Emmaus Reunion (L) 6:30 Choir Practice (S) 7:00 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Single’s Dinner (FH) Girl Scout Troop 905 (15) 9:00 9:30 7:00 NA (FH) 8:30 6:30 6:30 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 8:30 Gideons (S) 8:30 Christian Car Club (Los Arcos)9:00 Parsonage Open House 3 - 5 NA (FH) 8:30 pm 18 Pastor’s Day Off PS Cowboy Cookout (14/19) Girl Scout Troop 3130 (FH) 4 NA (FH) 11 Pastor’s Day Off 17 PS Cowboy Cookout (14/19) UMW Meeting (FH) 4th Day Reunion (20) Sat 9:00 6:30 UMM (FH) NA (FH) 8:00 am 8:30 pm DEADLINE FOR SALTSHAKER 19 Taco Sunday Worship Services Sunday School All Ages 8:15 & 11:00 Musicians Practice (S) 9:30 Bell Choir Practice (S) NA (FH) 26 Worship Services Sunday School All Ages 21 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 20 5:15 6:30 7:00 NO NEW LIFE GATHERING 8:30 27 28 8:15 & 11:00 Hispanic Women’s Connection 9:30 9:30 (20) Musicians Practice (S) 5:15 Bell Choir Practice (S) 6:30 NA (FH) Foundation Ministry (L) 22 8:30 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 PS Chapel (S) Recycled Card Ministry (16/17) 9:00 9:30 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 PS Rodeo (FH) Wednesday Morning Bible Study (16/17) Power Up Youth (2,3) Sanctuary Open for Private Prayer Third Day Cafe (FH) Third Day Prayer Gathering (S) Third Day Academy Class (13/20) Men’s Emmaus Reunion (L) Choir Practice (S) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 23 Preschool & KDO 9:00 - 3:00 9:00 9:30 4:00 4:00 5:15 6:00 6:30 6:30 7:00 PS Cowboy Breakfast (FH) Governing Board (16/17) 4th Day Reunion (20) NA (FH) 24 9:00 7:00 7:00 Preschool 9:00 - 3:00 Girl Scout Troop 905 (15) 25 6:30 Shoebox Pack Up (FH) Gideon Cabinet (L) NA (FH) 7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 pm 8:30 (S) (FH) (LEC) (L) (##) (SA) Legend Sanctuary Fellowship Hall Life Enrichment Center Library Room Numbers San Antonio CYMT TAG NA UMM UMW SPPRMT VBS Children/Youth Ministry The Ageless Group Narcotics Anonymous United Methodist Men United Methodist Women Staff Pastor Parish Relations Ministry Team Vacation Bible School
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