E-news 02/28/10

Today’s sermon

Sermon title “Can We Be Transformed?” Scripture References: Gen 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 27; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 13:31-35

Scripture and Sermon for March 7:

Sermon title “Seek The Lord” Scripture References: Isa 55:1-9; Ps 63:1-8; 1 Cor 10:1-13; Lk 13:1-9

Children’s Ministries:

All kids aged pre-school through sixth grade are invited to come to Alive @ Five tonight from 5:00 – 7:00 for bible study, music, and pizza. Workers for tonight include Montoya’s, Hamilton’s, Marjorie Powell, and Jennifer Butcher.

Next week, JYF (5th & 6th graders) travels to Union Hill Baptist Church to participate In their worship service.

Youth Ministries

Tonight from 5:00-7:00 the youth will meet for MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) and Overflow Worship. All kids from 7th-12th grade are invited. Bring a friend!!

Wednesday, March 3, the Youth will have Open Gym in the Youth Center from 5-7. Bring homework and a friend! Liturgical dance is at 5:30. YES! Is at 6:30. Bible study is 7-8.

In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the youth groups’ “Change The World” campaign continues in February and March. We will focus on UMCOR health kits. The youth have set a goal of 500 health kits, which cost about $12 each. Won’t you contribute to this endeavor? Checks may be made out to WMUMC. Please write “health kits” in the memo section. Please consider supporting our Youth as they strive to minister to the world.

Church Ministries and Opportunities

The “Pastor’s Class” continues today during the Sunday School hour. We meet in Room 130 each Sunday through March 11. The class is geared to newcomers to get better acquainted with Williams, but is appropriate for anyone desiring a stronger connection to the church.

New Sunday School class forming! Terry Droske will lead the “Refuge” class which started last week and meets in the Zone. All are welcome to join at any time. Terry is a gifted teacher and bible scholar, and is excited to lead this new opportunity for in-depth bible study.

First Time Guest? We are glad you joined us for worship today. We invite you to stop by the Welcome table for church information and a free gift bag. For more information, talk to one of our pastors in the bookstore after church today or call Amy in the church office at (903)832-8663.

The Young Adult Bible Study of James continues in the Youth Center every Thursday at 7:00 pm. The class is geared toward the college aged, early 20s crowd. Please come for a great home-cooked meal, fellowship, and study. For more information, please call Gloria at (903)278-9935.

Lighting installation continues this week in Wesley Hall. We need 2 or more volunteers willing to learn the lighting system, design lighting sequences to enhance worship, and run the system during services and special events. Won’t you consider sharing your talents and learning something new and fun? Email Russell at rgmmusic@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Russell continues a FaceBook class on Sunday afternoons at 5:30 in the computer lab. This week he’ll discuss security issues. Its not too late the join the class.