Coleman Family Hall
9:30a
SENIOR GAMES
CFH
9:30a SR. ADULT COUNCIL
BFLC 2A
10:00a LECTURE
W&AC
“New Kids On The Block” - Pavielle Jenkins,
Director of Faith Development and Jonathan
Bryant, Assoc. Pastor for Welcoming Ministry.
11:46a LUNCH —
CFH
Atria Canyon Creek Hosting
Dear Friends,
On Monday, June 19, we will come together for
The Gathering. It will be my last time to be with
you as Minister of Senior Adult Ministry. It all began almost twelve years ago since we covenanted
to create a vision that has led us to where we are
now in ministry. All we have been able to accomplish was made possible because the foundation
that had been developed by Harold Rucker and so
many volunteers. Roger Fortney, Jim and Betty
Nickell, Bob and Linda Campbell and Joanne and
Mike Patrick have stepped up and provided faithful
leadership along with a large number of volunteers
these several years. At The Gathering in June I
will lift up and thank several others who have
worked hard and faithfully to help create our
meaningful ministry and the difference it has made
in the lives of so many. It has been my privilege to
work with so many that made possible our vibrant
Senior Adult Ministry.
Laverne and I look forward to greeting you at The
Gathering on Monday, June 19.
12:45p
Fred Treviño
Gathering Services Handyman Program
FirstRichardsonHelpers.org
Help with Minor Home Repairs /
Medical Equipment Loan Program
[email protected]
Hotline Number 972-996-0160
Call Howard Kennedy if you need medical
equipment or would like to donate same.
Howard Kennedy - 972-661-9088
[email protected]
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WHAT YOU MISSED AT THE MAY GATHERING
FOOD
NOTE ROOM CHANGES
SENIOR GAMES
¡Qué comida! You missed a great Tex-Mex meal if you missed the Gathering. Chef Paco and Chef Rito treated us to chicken enchiladas, cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, and the usual condiments. Thank you to Griesalda
and Tiny for the behind the scene preparations. We appreciate Vicki
( Atria Marketing Director), Francine Hannigan, and June Delaney for
serving our lunch. Great food and lively conservation makes for a great
day at the Gathering.
~ Don and Valerie Tarrant
LECTURE
Dr. Carey A Patrick, O. D., presented a very interesting program on Ocular
Nutrition. She started out by noting that children should have their first
eye exam between the age of six months and one year. The second
should occur between the ages of 5-9 years, then another after the age of
ten.
Another point she made was to have a retina scan as a part of an annual
eye examination to determine the quality of nutrition reaching the retina.
We think of macular degeneration as affecting only older persons, but
can occur in middle age as well. Another possible problem is that of glaucoma, so a test should be done for that. Glaucoma can be treated well if
caught early. Remember that nerves do not regenerate; therefore, prevention is one of the main keys to healthy eyes.
Many medications have sight related side effects, so they should be monitored when any new medication is added. One of the conditions we can
have the most effect on is that of nutrition. A well-balanced diet will provide the nutrients that not only help our eyesight, but our general health
as well. Items that can also be controlled balanced diet and always drink
plenty of water.
~ Roger Fortney
ENTERTAINMENT
The Mobile Music Ministry presented a most entertaining program. This
was the first time that all six persons were together for this program—
”Sounds of Summer”. We were entertained by instrumentalists (piano,
clarinet, and saxophone) and singers. The program started out with Concerto for Two Clarinets in E flat Major, OPO. 91, the third movement.
Next was He’s Been Faithful, a great testament about our faith; Trust His
Heart which stressed that we are never alone, to not be unkind and
when we don’t see the master plan, trust Him.; and Fly Me to the Moon.
Tim Walker, baritone, sang a tribute to his grandmother and the affect
she had on his life. The program ended with one of my favorite songs,
You’ll Never Walk Alone by Jerome Kern Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein.
This was a musical group that was very professional and very entertaining. We hope they’ll return for an encore.
~ Roger Fortney
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June 26— 1 pm — COLEMAN HALL
BRIDGE
June 7 & June 26 1 pm — BFLC RM 1 D/E
May Top Bridge Scores
Len Brownlee
Warren Andrews
Beverly Whitley
Nancy Brownlee
Nancy Zachary
5950
4940
4340
4250
3830
For more information about bridge or games,
contact: Gladys Wende 972-235-7354
NO Book Reviews for the summer.
We will return in September.
~ Liz Demetri
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
JUNE 18
TRIPPERS
(1) Friday, June 9: HAM'S PEACH ORCHARD and Graham’s Produce
Meet 8:45 am at Women’s Center — Return 1-2:00 pm
$6.00
Visit Graham’s Produce and Ham’s Peach Orchard.
Barbecue lunch and peach ice cream at Ham’s (optional and on your own)
Trip Coordinator: Mary Ann Whitmire 214-823-1777
(2) Friday, June 23: Garland Summer Musicals* — “The Producers” *
Showtime 8:00 pm
$28.00
*Buses are not available; we will carpool and caravan.
More information at June 19 Gathering
Trip Coordinator: Mary Ann Whitmire 214-823-1777
(3) Saturday, July 22: Garland Summer Musicals — Hello Dolly”
Showtime 8:00 pm
Riding Bus: $34.00
Show Only: $28.00
Meet 6:45 am at Women’s Center , OR
If driving own car see Mary Ann Whitmire
More information and sign-up at June 19 Gathering
Trip Coordinator: Mary Ann Whitmire 214-823-1777
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SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
July 5, 12, 19, 26 (all Wednesdays) - 6:30—8:00p—Mays Hall
Rev. Joe Shafer will lead a four week Bible study on the Book of Colossians on. Come learn about Paul's letter
and what message it has for us today. We hope this will be an intergenerational study.
Youth through senior adults are welcome to participate.
Annual Autumn Renewal
Prothro Center, Lake Texoma
October 16-19, 2017
Contact Verlene Balentine (214) 532-7990 or Betty Nickell (214) 505-5535
or sign up on line: http://www.fumcr.com/main_senior-adults; And click on Outings tab
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dan Flanagan
will join our staff in late June as the new staff
member over Senior Adult Ministry, with additional duties In Caring Ministries.
Dr. Flanagan is currently the District Superintendent of the Missouri River District of the Great
Plains Conference. He has served as a pastor of
large churches, small churches, and was an associate pastor on the staff of a large church. Dan
brings a wealth of experience to our team. For long
time Dallas area folks, it is interesting to note that
he was Sports Director at WBAP radio when they
were the home station of the Texas Rangers. Dan
was one of the pioneers of a format we now know
as Sports Talk Radio. Please welcome Dan to our
staff team and help him feel at home.
In Christ,
Clayton Oliphint
One of our favorite Bible passages is from Ecclesiastes 3 - “A Time for All Seasons.” It explains so
many rites of passage. However, one was left
out—‘a time to work and a time to retire’. Fred
has been working on the retire part several times,
but we believe he thinks now is the right time.
While Fred is the ordained worker, we cannot
think of him and his accomplishments without considering his trusty sidekick, Laverne. They have
had a beautiful ministry together and have grown
a significant Senior Adult Ministry here at FUMCR.
We have been blessed and will continue to benefit
from the seeds they planted and nurtured. Fred
has worked hard and has definitely earned the
right to take it easy, travel, and enjoy the fruits of
his labor with his beautiful bride.
So we say Aloha and Bon Voyage to Fred and
Laverne as they leave for their upcoming travel to
Hawaii. We have the anticipation of their return in
a new and exciting chapter of their lives.
Fred and Laverne, from all your friends at
FUMCR—we love you!
Mike and Joanne Patrick for
Senior Adult Council
You’ll love the Senior Adults. We’re full of
sermon material.
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