First United Methodist Church
201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches Texas 75961
Volume 10, Issue 3
Fall 2017
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Bring A Friend Sunday
September 10
Childrens Wednesday Art
Classes beginning
Wednesday, September 20
Coffee Talk at the Coffee
Station (2nd Floor) beginning
Wednesday, September 20
Confirmation 2017-18 in
Room 208 beginning
Sunday, September 10
Disciple IV Bible Study in the
Conference Room beginning
Sunday, September 10
SFA Lumberjack Adoption
Luncheon at 12 noon on
Sunday, October 1
Installation of our District
Superintendent at 3 pm in the
Sanctuary on Sunday, October
22
Rotary ClubMeet-the-Jacks
Fish Fry at 6 pm in the FLC on
Tuesday, October 24
Trunk or Treat at Perritte
Memorial UMC at 6:00 pm with
Tubaween - SFA Tuba
Players on Tuesday,
October 31
NEWSLETTER
WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES Church Office (936) 564-8308
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service Fax (936) 564-8582
9:45 am Sunday School Email: info@fumcnac.org
10:55 am Traditional Worship Service Website: www.fumcnac.org
Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm
HARVEY RELIEF
Dear Friends,
Like Lenee and I you have probably been watching the flooding in Houston and the res-
cues that are going on, and felt as if there must be something I can do. Many of you most
likely have family and friends affected by the storm. Rev. Scott Moore at the Mission
Center in Conroe has some flood buckets ready to go, but I know that there will be a
need for additional kits. I want to remind you that 100% of your donation to the United
Methodist Committee on Relief (UCMOR) goes directly to relief efforts. The administra-
tive cost at UMCOR are funded by our annual apportionments, thats part of the beauty
of our connectional system. Those contributions are the best way to help right now.
There is a link on our webpage (www.fumcnac.org) where you can make a contribution to
the church for Harvey Relief, and we will quickly get it to UMCOR. We are in contact with
Dr. Dick White, our District Superintendent, Rev. Moore, and Bishop Jones as to how we
can provide whatever help is needed. I have also spoken to Mike Butchko about the pos-
sibility of our church becoming a shelter as the rains head into East Texas. As we hear
more about other donations and work teams, we will keep you posted. Please continue to
be in prayer. I want to remind you of these words from Jesus in the Gospel of Mat-
thew: Everybody who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is
like a wise builder who built a house on bedrock. The rain fell, the floods came,
and the wind blew and beat against that house. It didnt fall because it was firmly
set on bedrock." Our faith is built on the rock of Gods mercy and grace; these are diffi-
cult times but Gods people will come together and stand firm. Thank you all for being the
people God has called us to be.
Jeff and Leene McDonald
Flood Buckets headed
out to Houston
 A Note From The Pastor
In Pauls letter to the church at Rome, in the 12th chapter, he writes: So,
brothers and sisters, because of Gods mercies, I encourage you to pre-
sent your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God.
This is your appropriate priestly service. Dont be conformed to the pat-
terns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so
that you can figure out what Gods will iswhat is good and pleasing
and mature.
Part of figuring out Gods will in our lives is knowing our spiritual gifts and
then using those gifts to bring about transformation in our community.
Using our spiritual gifts makes us participants with God in our lives here
on earth. On August 27th, we started a new sermon series based on a
few of the Spiritual Gifts mentioned in Romans, I Corinthians and Ephe-
PASTORS CORNER sians.
There are lots of great things happening this Fall including the start of
our 2017-2018 Confirmation Class and Bring a Friend Sunday on September 10.

Peace,

A Note From The Associate Pastor

We boast in the hope of Gods glory. But not only that! We even take pride in our problems, because we know
that trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. This hope
doesnt put us to shame, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit,
who has been given to us ~ Romans 5:2b-5 (CEB)

Being surrounded by so much devastation and anxiety in the past week, makes it almost impossible
for us to imagine that there is hope in the midst, so many of us are asking where can we find hope
through so much loss. Romans 5 instruction to us is that we do not focus our hope in our situations
or circumstances. Our hope is dependent on our relationship with God through Jesus Christ and the
guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our relationship with God gives us an open door to everything that has
been promised us in the Word of God.

God promises to never leave us alone, the presence of God is always there when we need it, it is
reliable and certain to be there when we call. If we are always looking to God from the midst of our
situations and circumstances, then we have reason to hope.

Remember God is the anchor that always holds, no matter how severe the storm may be. We have
hope because we know God loves us, and has proven that love by giving his Son for us. Romans
8:28, All things work together for good to those who love and serve God faithfully. It may be diffi-
cult for us to see and understand how this is accomplished now, but God has promised and will sure-
ly deliver.
Grace,

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 WHAT WE DID THIS SUMMER! Ignite Youth
Ignite Youth just finished a great and active summer! Two mission trips, VBS, Summer
Camp @ Lakeview and a Beach Retreat to Florida. We served, spread the light and
love of Christ to people, grew up more in our faith and trust in Jesus, and had a whole
lot of fun!! Thank you FUMC for your support and prayers for our Ignite Youth
Ministry!! You are making an eternal difference in the lives of teenagers as they learn
to be fully devoted followers of Jesus for the rest of their lives!

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WHAT WE DID THIS SUMMERChildrens Ministry

Summer has come to an end and Childrens Ministries would like to thank FUMC for
supporting our Summer Sunday School, Lakeview Camp, Vacation Bible School,
Community Play Dates and Back to School Bash.

Lakeview C amp 2017

Transforming lives by the experience of
G od s love in a unique environment as we
inspire the heart and mind, nurture the soul,
and celebrate life.

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 FUMCNAC DOOR ENTRY CODES
We are changing our Door Access Code Policy
In order to keep our campus secure, we are in the process of changing door codes. It will be changed on a yearly
basic or more frequently if we find it compromised. Some responsibility goes with your acceptance of your
codes. Please be reminded that these codes are not to be shared.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

Art
with
Heart

Please join us
For Wednesday Art Classes
Starting September 20th from 5:00-6:30pm
Art with HeartArt Classes that focus on Gods beauty and serving others.
All ages welcome; nursery classes will make art and adults can join us too!
Snacks provided from 5:00-5:30 pm, classes 5:30-6:30 pm.

YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday Evening, Sept. 10
- JH Ignite Youth starts back!! 7-8th grade. 5:30-7:30 pm in the FLC. Snack
supper @ 5:30 pm with recreation, games, worship, message and small groups to
follow!
Confirmation begins for sixth graders: 6-7 p.m. Confirmands are welcome to
join the JH for snack supper @ 5:30 pm and recreation after 7 pm. Parent pick up
is at 7:30 pm.
Join the Ignite Youth Remind Texting Service to stay up-to-date on all the
information. Just click the link and follow the instructions:
https://www.remind.com/join/ae790

Confirmation Class 2017-18

On Sunday, September 10th we begin our next Confirmation Class for 6th graders. During Confirmation, students learn to
recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit working in their lives, and they are given an opportunity to confirm their personal
commitment to our baptismal faith. It is a way of saying "yes" to God.
Our Confirmation class will meet during the school year on Sunday evenings beginning with a meal with the Jr High youth
at 5:30 pm. After their meal, they will proceed to confirmation class from 6:00-7:00 pm in Room 208. From 7:00 to 7:30
pm there is open gym time.

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 ADULT MINISTRY
Join us for
Beginning September 20
Wednesdays5:00-6:30 pm

Coffee Talk
Adults and Parents join us in the upstairs Coffee Lounge for a devotional and fellowship with Dr. Lorraine Brown. We will have
devotional time and discuss how we can best serve you and your family as a church. There will be Art Classes for all children
offered at the same time.
TJR Mentoring Program
If you are interested in mentoring, Volunteer Application Forms can be found in the Church Office.
Adopt an SFA Basketball Player
Signup now to be paired with two SFA Men's Basketball players. Sign-up forms may be found outside the sanctuary.
Deadline - Sunday, September 17.
Disciple IV Bible Study
A Disciple IV Bible Study will begin on September 10 on Sunday evenings from 4 to 6:30 PM. The only prerequisite for
the study is to have completed Disciple I. The study focuses on The Writings, John and The Revelation. Contact Dawn
Rigsby at 936-558-7427 or at drigsby53@gmail.com for more information.
Music Ministry
Interested in Music Ministry? Contact Teresa Powell - (936) 225-2788; Email: powelltk24@gmail.com - Contemporary
Service or Tod Fish - (936) 468-1148; Email: fishtod@sfasu.edu - Traditional Service.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Cay Dearden Gene & Theresa Moon (Jonathan, Rebecca & Isabel)
Chris & Stacey Koffskey (Ava)
1905 Heather St., Nac 75965 150 Sandstone Lane, Nac 75965 119 Quail Run, Nac 75965

Confirmation Class
Benjamin Bowzer,
Maddox Canty,
Jonathan Moon,
Jonathan Comer,
Kade Jones,
Holden Kelly,
Paytin
Stephens Williams,
David Taravella,
Harry & Hazel Moore Ronnie Worsham
26940 Merlot Dr., Kingwood TX 773399 (not pictured)

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 FUMCNAC CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
10Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Worship Committee Meeting at 4 pmLibrary
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
11Primetimers at 10:30 amFLC
12Finance Committee Meeting at 5:30 pmLibrary
UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6 pmParlor
14Church Council Meeting at 5:30 pmParlor
17Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
18UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm
19UMW Circle II Meeting at 9:30 amLibrary
UMW Circle IV Meeting at 9:30 am
UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 amParlor
20Childrens Wed Art w/Heart at 5 pmFLC
Coffee Talk at 5 pmCoffee Station (2nd Floor)
24Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
27Childrens Wed Art w/Heart at 5 pmFLC
Coffee Talk at 5 pmCoffee Station (2nd Floor)
OCTOBER
01SFA Lumberjack Basketball Adoption Luncheon at
12 noonFLC
Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
04Childrens Wed Art w/Heart at 5 pmFLC
Coffee Talk at 5 pmCoffee Station (2nd Floor)
08Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
09Primetimers at 10:30 amFLC
10UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6 pmParlor
11Childrens Wed Art w/Heart at 5 pmFLC
Coffee Talk at 5 pmCoffee Station (2nd Floor)
15Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
16UMW Circle III Meeting at 6:30 pm
17UMW Circle II Meeting at 9:30 amLibrary
UMW Circle IV Meeting at 9:30 am
UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 amParlor
18Childrens Wed Art w/Heart at 5 pmFLC
Coffee Talk at 5 pmCoffee Station (2nd Floor)
22Disciple Bible Study at 4 pmConf Room
Confirmation Class at 6 pmRm 208
CHURCH EVENT FORM
If you are planning to reserve a room in the church for a meeting,
gathering, etc., or would like an offsite church-related event to be
published on the official church calendar, a request can be made
by completing a Church Event Form that can be found in the
Workroom or online at www.fumcnac.org. Scroll down to the
bottom of the home page and click resources, church event form.
For more information, contact Sharon Bright at 936-564-8308 or
email - Sharon.b@fumcnac.org
ACCESS ACS
To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to
www.fumcnac.org, click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of
the page. For more information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at
936-564-8308 or email sharon.b@fumcnac.org
BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINES
Please submit your requests using the online form available on
our websitewww.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of the
page, click resources and select Announcement Request Form
for our weekly Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.

Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am
(1st & 3rd Mondays)
Cub Scout Pack 100 Meeting at 6:30 pmYouth Center/Conference Room
Tuesdays:
Venturing Crew 100 Meeting at 6:00 pmScout Lodge
Boy Scout Troop 100 Meeting at 7:00 pmFamily Life Center
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers Fellowship at 5:30 pm - Library
Childrens Ministry at 5:00 pmFLC/Childrens Wing
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Sr. High Youth Ignite - 7:00-8:30 pm
Basketball Ministry at 7:30 pm
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Boy Scout Troop 161 meeting at 5:00 pm in the Scout Lodge

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 Our Staff PRAYER CONCERNSUPDATED, Monday, August 29 (9 am)
DR. JEFF McDONALD Jan Kirkley, Brandi Hunt, Sophie Skiles, The Tressler Family ,Claudia Whitley, Richie Courvelle, Tom
Senior Pastor
jeff.m@fumcnac.org Franks, Ardith Solmonson, Martin Houser, Bill Teague, Rick Porter (requested by Betty Ford), Dennis Wolfe
REV. LORRAINE BROWN (Gale Whites son), Stefan Schell (requested by Christine Houser), The Lumpkin Family (requested by Gina
Associate Pastor
lorraine.b@fumcnac.org Evoritt), Ruby Russell (Lynn Teagues Mother), Judy Hairston, Ellen Bankston, Darren Danis (Sharon
JEFF CAMPBELL Brights family friend), James Herring, Joe Romano (requested by John Harrity), Matt Gallaghen (requested
Director of Youth Ministry
jeff.c@fumcnac.org by John Harrity), Randy Schulze (requested by John Harrity), Rev. Gale and Shelley Towns (requested by
ELSA JORDAN John Harrity), Janet Clark, Jan Kirkley (requested by Jane Tice), Jane Rouse, Kathy Robinson, Linda
Director of Childrens Ministry
elsa.j@fumcnac.org Rusk ,Presley Family, Karen Tucker, Audry Quick, Peggy Cox , Arwen and Violet Bargeron (requested by
LISA LABOSKY Sue Whatley), Laura Wrench, Martha Perry Rogers, Nita Turner, Mike Wiggins, Jana Watson, Nena Smith,
Director of Preschool
lisa.l@fumcnac.org
Georgeanne Whimberly (Marilyn Larisons daughter), Lisa Smith (Al Smiths daughter), Shelley Musgrave
BECCA ANTHONY (Cathy Martins sister in law), Sue Smith, Kirk Watson (Kelly Youngs brother), Paul Drawhorn, Rev. Lani
Asst. Director of Preschool Rousseau, Amy Vohs (Leon Dorseys daughter), Austyn (requested by Carolyn Davis), Lou Ann Dean, Da-
becca.a@fumcnac.org
DR. TOD FISH vid Grout (Helen Grouts Grandson), John McGee (requested by John and Gale White), Roy Laprarie (Al
Director of Music Ministry Smiths Brother in Law), Charles Smith (requested by Emmie Smith), Pam Pensoneau (Sue Whatleys
tod.f@fumcnac.org
TERESA POWELL Cousin), Bill Newton (Hank Crouse Brother in Law), Bob Palm, Johnnie Johnson
Praise Team Leader
powelltk24@gmail.com Military Personnel in Combat Zone
DR. ANDY PARR
Organist
Jake Trotter, Tracy Coe
andy.p@fumcnac.org
SHARON BRIGHT
Office Manager Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team appreciates current
sharon.b@fumcnac.org updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates to info@fumcnac.org If you know of a
KATHY BRANTON member of FUMC who is in the hospital or who will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office
Financial Secretary - 936-564-8308.
kathy.b@fumcnac.org
DAVID HOWARD
Building Manager
david.h@fumcnac.org

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