Pastor Schuyler
Isaiah 55:1 Have you ever been thirsty? I mean really thirsty. Thirsty like you’ve been in the desert for days; thirsty like you have just eaten a whole bowl of really salty popcorn; thirsty like a dried piece of parchment. Thirsty. When you’re that thirsty it’s hard to think about anything else. It’s tough to imagine doing the dishes or walking the dog or taking care of more serious business. You’re just thirsty. You can think of nothing but finding some water—somehow, some way. I think that many of us are thirsty in our spirits. I think that the life we lead sucks us dry and leaves us empty inside sometimes. I think that we thirst for God like someone who has been wandering in the desert for three days thirsts for water. But unlike someone who thirsts for water, we are unusually good at ignoring our thirst for God. We mask our spiritual emptiness with booze, sex, food, overwork, and more, and we think that we are somehow vaguely “spiritual.” But the truth is that we are not….very spiritual. So, with Isaiah I say today, “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters and drink…”!!! Notice it says, “everyone.” We all thirst. We all have deep needs for the Holy in our lives, and we are all really good at denying and ignoring this need. Well, as the man says, “denial ain’t a river in Egypt.” Let me issue this loving call today. Let’s come to the waters of God and drink deeply of God’s wonderful Spirit. Let’s step into deeper intentionality in our spiritual lives. Let’s take on the power of spiritual discipline. That’s right. Discipline. Let’s make time each day for prayer and study of Scripture. Let’s claim our community as a place of power as we work together to go deeper in Discipleship. Join one of our new Spiritual Life Small Groups. Come to Bible Study. Seek a prayer partner. You know what to do. Come to the waters and drink and you will be amazed what it feels like to be nourished in the Holy Spirit. As we move through this Lenten desert we need to move with intention and purpose. So let us drink at the fountain love. Let us quench our thirst with God’s Holy Spirit together.
Pastor Schuyler
Come watch a movie with us! Afterwards, stick around to discuss what in means to be a Christian within the context of the film. Each month a new movie is shown, so bring your popcorn, and bring a friend! Contact Bruce Hardin for more information. Do you pray as if your life depended on it? I do. I need my connection with God as much as I need air to breath. Won't you join me in prayer? Monday evenings, from the comfort of your own home. We'll lift our joys and concerns to God together, on the phone. The week not starting as you'd hope? Call in! Something heavy weighing your heart down? Call in! Got the Monday blues? Call in! No prayer request too big or small. Every Monday, 8:30 pm (409) 777-9000 PIN 836753 Find a comfy spot. Fix a cup a tea. Call me. In Christ, Sandy Hardin
THE TEMPLE TIMES WEEKLY NEWS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AT TEMPLE UNITED METHODSIT CHURCH March 3, 2013 Remember that old rule about not discussing religion or politics with anyone? It got repealed! Invite someone to church next week! It’s really ok to do that.
LET’S READ THE BIBLE TOGETHER! TAKE THESE PASSAGES WITH YOU! MONDAY Deuteronomy 30:15-20; TUESDAY Joshua 24:14-28; WEDNESDAY Hebrews 2:1-18; THURSDAY Philemon 8-21; FRIDAY Colossians 3:1-17; SATURDAY Romans 12 SUNDAY: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 34:1-8; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
IN THE NEWS AT TEMPLE UMC!
FAITH AND FILM IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM This Friday in the William Taylor room, Faith and Film is showing “The Passion of the Christ.” Contact Bruce Hardin for more details.
OUR SMALL GROUPS HAVE STARTED! JOIN ONE NOW! The Wesleyan small groups have started. They help build community, bonding, and depth in our spiritual practice that we don't always get in the larger worship that happens on Sunday. ~The Family Class Meeting is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday from10am-11:30am, children welcome. For more information, please join the Big Tent Group “TUMC Family Class Meeting” to register and for more information. ~The Young Adult’s small group happens at the Waller Center, 1525 Waller Street, every Friday evening starting at 6:00pm. Contact Matthew or Dana for more information. ~Tyree and Elaine are starting a Leadership Development small group, on Monday’s at 7pm. There are limited spaces, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Contact either Tyree or Elaine for more information.
BROWN BAG OF LOVE IS STARTING AGAIN ON 3/30 And we need your help! Monthly, the youth will be getting together to create 150 bagged lunches, and we need your donations to help make this ministry work! We need boxed juices, bread, Peanut-butter and Jelly, chips, brown lunch bags, and plastic sandwich bags. Please contact Matthew or Dana for more information.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Don’t forget to set your clocks forward! It’s spring, so it’s “spring forward” and we loose an hour. I know, it’s sad...
COME JOIN US FOR THE LENTEN SIMPLE SUPPER TONIGHT! We will be discussing today’s sermon topic and sharing a meal together. It starts at 5pm and goes until 7pm, here in Tippett Hall. Childcare will be provided.
THE WALK-A-THON IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, MAY 18! Save the date! And start thinking about sponsors if you want to get involved with the Walk-AThon! It’s going to be a blast, and we’ll raise money for our Food Pantry!
OUR NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY IS READY! We are trying to go green, so if you are internet savvy, the online version is ready. Please go online and take a look. If there is any information that needs changed (email, phone number, etc) please let Dana or Julia Scott know. The web address is: http://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73903252/churchdirectory.pdf Contact the Church office for the password, or come to church to get it! If you don’t have internet access, please let Dana know and she will order you a paper version.
IN OUR PRAYERS: Prayers of celebration for Tom and Sue Rickert’s son-in-law, who no longer has a mass in his lungs. For Pastor Tikiko Lesuma, who is dealing with severe medical issues. For Greg Scott, who suffered a stroke. For Susie Worts, as she recovers from pneumonia. For Nelson Lan, who is struggling with medical issues. For Carol Korb, recovering from a broken ankle. For Libby Hobson, as she continues to recover~ She is up and walking around with a walker! For Amy Wong’s family, as they mourn her passing. For the family of Dorleen Mo, who passed away. For Dana’s Grandmother, Marie Gill, who is dealing with medical issues. For Chuck and Lorene Rowland, who are both at home recovering. Our prayers for strength and healing go out to all those who are living with cancer. Prayers for strength and patience during recovery for all of our families going through painful rehabilitation. Prayers for the Temple UMC Youth who are going through their confirmation class. That the broken-hearted, lost and lonely among us may know God’s love through our care for them. Prayers of celebration for Asinate Vosarogoci, who returned to Church. For Bobbie Wolgamott, for health and recovery. For all those who are hurting for all kinds of reasons.
Pastor Schuyler
Come watch a movie with us! Afterwards, stick around to discuss what in means to be a Christian within the context of the film. Each month a new movie is shown, so bring your popcorn, and bring a friend! Contact Bruce Hardin for more information. Do you pray as if your life depended on it? I do. I need my connection with God as much as I need air to breath. Won't you join me in prayer? Monday evenings, from the comfort of your own home. We'll lift our joys and concerns to God together, on the phone. The week not starting as you'd hope? Call in! Something heavy weighing your heart down? Call in! Got the Monday blues? Call in! No prayer request too big or small. Every Monday, 8:30 pm (409) 777-9000 PIN 836753 Find a comfy spot. Fix a cup a tea. Call me. In Christ, Sandy Hardin
THE TEMPLE TIMES WEEKLY NEWS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AT TEMPLE UNITED METHODSIT CHURCH March 3, 2013 Remember that old rule about not discussing religion or politics with anyone? It got repealed! Invite someone to church next week! It’s really ok to do that.
LET’S READ THE BIBLE TOGETHER! TAKE THESE PASSAGES WITH YOU! MONDAY Deuteronomy 30:15-20; TUESDAY Joshua 24:14-28; WEDNESDAY Hebrews 2:1-18; THURSDAY Philemon 8-21; FRIDAY Colossians 3:1-17; SATURDAY Romans 12 SUNDAY: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 34:1-8; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
IN THE NEWS AT TEMPLE UMC!
FAITH AND FILM IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM This Friday in the William Taylor room, Faith and Film is showing “The Passion of the Christ.” Contact Bruce Hardin for more details.
OUR SMALL GROUPS HAVE STARTED! JOIN ONE NOW! The Wesleyan small groups have started. They help build community, bonding, and depth in our spiritual practice that we don't always get in the larger worship that happens on Sunday. ~The Family Class Meeting is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday from10am-11:30am, children welcome. For more information, please join the Big Tent Group “TUMC Family Class Meeting” to register and for more information. ~The Young Adult’s small group happens at the Waller Center, 1525 Waller Street, every Friday evening starting at 6:00pm. Contact Matthew or Dana for more information. ~Tyree and Elaine are starting a Leadership Development small group, on Monday’s at 7pm. There are limited spaces, so sign up now to reserve your spot! Contact either Tyree or Elaine for more information.
BROWN BAG OF LOVE IS STARTING AGAIN ON 3/30 And we need your help! Monthly, the youth will be getting together to create 150 bagged lunches, and we need your donations to help make this ministry work! We need boxed juices, bread, Peanut-butter and Jelly, chips, brown lunch bags, and plastic sandwich bags. Please contact Matthew or Dana for more information.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Don’t forget to set your clocks forward! It’s spring, so it’s “spring forward” and we loose an hour. I know, it’s sad...
COME JOIN US FOR THE LENTEN SIMPLE SUPPER TONIGHT! We will be discussing today’s sermon topic and sharing a meal together. It starts at 5pm and goes until 7pm, here in Tippett Hall. Childcare will be provided.
THE WALK-A-THON IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, MAY 18! Save the date! And start thinking about sponsors if you want to get involved with the Walk-AThon! It’s going to be a blast, and we’ll raise money for our Food Pantry!
OUR NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY IS READY! We are trying to go green, so if you are internet savvy, the online version is ready. Please go online and take a look. If there is any information that needs changed (email, phone number, etc) please let Dana or Julia Scott know. The web address is: http://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73903252/churchdirectory.pdf Contact the Church office for the password, or come to church to get it! If you don’t have internet access, please let Dana know and she will order you a paper version.
IN OUR PRAYERS: Prayers of celebration for Tom and Sue Rickert’s son-in-law, who no longer has a mass in his lungs. For Pastor Tikiko Lesuma, who is dealing with severe medical issues. For Greg Scott, who suffered a stroke. For Susie Worts, as she recovers from pneumonia. For Nelson Lan, who is struggling with medical issues. For Carol Korb, recovering from a broken ankle. For Libby Hobson, as she continues to recover~ She is up and walking around with a walker! For Amy Wong’s family, as they mourn her passing. For the family of Dorleen Mo, who passed away. For Dana’s Grandmother, Marie Gill, who is dealing with medical issues. For Chuck and Lorene Rowland, who are both at home recovering. Our prayers for strength and healing go out to all those who are living with cancer. Prayers for strength and patience during recovery for all of our families going through painful rehabilitation. Prayers for the Temple UMC Youth who are going through their confirmation class. That the broken-hearted, lost and lonely among us may know God’s love through our care for them. Prayers of celebration for Asinate Vosarogoci, who returned to Church. For Bobbie Wolgamott, for health and recovery. For all those who are hurting for all kinds of reasons.
