Vol. 19 No. 7
Words from Harold
Give Me Jesus
I was excited when I opened the envelope. One of my friends not only gave me a birthday card but to my surprise I found neatly pressed between the pages a gift card to be redeemed at the Family book store. This gave me a wonderful excuse to go and check out their new store across from the mall. The new carpet smell filled the room along with lots of inspiring Christian merchandise that filled the neatly arrange racks. It was all quite impressive, yet I didn't find anything that "I had to have." However, Donna did! Which is normal - Upon entering a store, the women in my life always seem to find something they need. "No problem" I thought. But I slowly saw my gift card moving toward purchasing cards, nick-nack gifts and other Christian stuff. As the cashier "rings" up Donna's (I mean our) stuff, she refers us to a select group of things that could be purchased for only five bucks. I saw a Jeremy Camp CD and thought, "What the heck. For five bucks you really can't go wrong."
The next day I played the CD and was impressed by the music. There were a couple of songs that I chose to pass on to the Praise Team to consider for worship. But there was one song that really caught my attention. I haven't heard it played on Way FM. Chances are it's not going to be a "mega" hit. But I really like the song perhaps because of its simplicity. I am firm believer that some of the greatest gifts in life come in simple packages. I played it for Donna and she said, "I think I would like to sing that song at church with Steve Miller."
The title of the song is called
"Give Me Jesus". There is some repetition to these verses but the main lines are:
In the morning, when I rise, Give me Jesus.
When I am alone, Give me Jesus.
When I come to die, Give me Jesus.
You can have all this world
Just give me Jesus.
I had a soothing conversation with Bob Proudfoot yesterday. Bob and Alice were active members of our church for several years before moving up to Vero Beach. I was amazed they didn't move to North Carolina like so many others. They were very happy in their new home and they got "the phone call" about the "C" word. Alice had cancer and fought it for the last couple of years until the cancer took its toil. Bob shared with me that he and his daughters were with her when she died. I am sure their bedside presence gave Alice a great deal of comfort in her final days. Knowing that the ones she loved the most in this life were only a whisper away, I am sure, played an important role in preparing her for her next life.
Bob shared a piece of information that was inspiring. He had told Alice before she died, "Honey, I am envious that you are going to heaven. I wish I could take your place, but I can't. I know that heaven is going to be beautiful, beyond measure!"
I have walked with hundreds of people through the "death experience". What seems to me to be most important and powerful is when death knocks nothing else matters to people but Jesus. Just give me Jesus! I have found, it doesn't matter if you are 16 or 86 and you are dying - Just give me Jesus. Whether you are the parents of a 16 year old who was killed in a tragic car accident or the husband to an 86 year old who looses her bout with cancer - Just give me Jesus.
I have always found it peculiar how we put so much focus on "worldly" things throughout our life, and yet, when life comes to a close all we want
is Jesus. Just give me Jesus. I think Jeremy Camp has a strong message about life, death and eternal life. I like my new CD. You never know what "jewel" you might find on the "bargain" rack, yet there is nothing "cheap" about God's grace. After all, he did
just give us Jesus.
from HAROLD
Running the Race with Perseverance,
Hebrews 12:1
Contact Pastor Harold at:
runrev2@bellsouth.net
561-738-1902 561-738-1984 (fax)
Here's What's Happening At FAITH
One Year Anniversary "Celebration Sunday": We are going to celebrate completing our first year in our new Family Life Worship Center by hold a "covered-dish dinner" following 10:15 worship on Sunday, August 31st. There will be bounce houses, water slides and outdoor games for the kids along with lots of great fellowship for the adults. Plan to bring your favorite covered-dish and a friend.
Pictorial Directories are in! If you and your family had a picture taken your copy is labeled and ready for you to pick up after worship. If you did not have a picture made and would like a directory you can purchase one for $5.00. The cost is to help underwrite the expense.
Pastor Harold's Wednesday night Bible group will resume meeting on August 6th at 7:00PM.
Disciple Class I Class, led by Chris Perry, will be starting on Tuesday, Sept 9th at 7:00 PM. The class meets for 34 weeks and allows a person to walk through the entire Bible. Sign up in the back of the family life center. For more information contact Chris at 731-2368.
New Member Class: If you are interested in joining Faith UMC and being a part of our Faith family join Pastor Harold on Sunday, August 3rd at 9:05 AM for the class that will be meeting in the Family Life Center Lounge.
Winterfest: If you are interested in helping with this year's event join Lori Wilson and the Faith Winterfest team on Monday, August 11th @ 7:00 PM to help plan and prepare. We need over 100 volunteers to run our event.
Men's Open Basketball is Sundays at 2:00 PM.
Beach Baptism: If you would like to rededicate your life to Christ or be baptize for the first time join our pastors at Gulfstream park on Sunday, September 7th at 5:00. Please sign up on the baptismal sign up sheet located in the back of the Family life Center.
Adventure Club beings Wednesday, Aug. 27th . Registration flyers will be going out at the end of July. If you would like to help call Ms. Carol @ 301- 5720.
Children's Sunday School Teachers Needed: We need Fall Sunday school teachers from October through December. If you can help please contact Ms. Carol @ 301-5720.
Quarterly Email News letter: Our first "Keeping the Faith" News letter went out last month. Our Marketing ministry team is asking everyone from Faith to "Forward" on the information to a friend in order to share all the wonderful activities that are happening at Faith UMC.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 4th - 8th. Get your registration form today. They are located at the front desk of our preschool department and the main entrances of our Family Life Center. If you would like to help in some capacity during Faith's VBS week please contact Ms. Carol Aubrey @ 301-5720
United Methodist Men will be meeting August 16th at 8:00 AM for their monthly breakfast.
United Methodist Women will be having a Summer Brunch on August 2nd at 9:00 AM. Contact Renee Salley for details 968-9208.
Pastor Harold's Summer Sermon Series: Pastor Harold is inviting you to join him in reading through "The Greatest Sermon Ever" delivered by Jesus. You can find the message in Matthew 5 - 7.
Here are the themes of the upcoming series:
| August 3 |
" Fixing Broken Relationships" |
Matthew 5: 21-24 |
| August 10 |
"Loving Your Enemies" |
Matthew 5: 43-48 |
| August 17 |
"Divorce and Remarriage" |
Matthew 5: 31-32 |
| August 24 |
"Spiritual Eyesight" |
Matthew 6: 22-23 |
| August 31 |
"What's up with Worry" |
Matthew 6: 25-34 |
| September 7 |
"Judge Not!" |
Matthew 7: 1-5 |
| September 14 |
"The Golden Rule" |
Matthew 7: 12 |
| September 21 |
"God's Wisdom Works" |
Matthew 7: 24-29 |
Our Infant and Toddler Nurseries Need You
If you love children and would like to bring them closer to Jesus at a young age, we need you! This PAID position is rewarding, flexible, and part-time and offers a FUMC preschool discount. When you work is based on your schedule and you may bring your children with you. If you feel so driven, please contact April Wright. Trust me, it is truly a rewarding experience to be a part of this team. (Must be 18 years of age or older)
United Methodist Women
The women of Faith Conference is November 7 & 8. If you are interested or have any questions about the Faith UMW or the Women of Faith Conference, please contact Renee Salley 968-9208.
Summer Camp Report 2008
The children and our counselor staff had a fantastic time. Here is some information about what we did throughout the summer. Thank you for all your support. Donna Hendren (Camp Coordinator)
- Around 175 children attended camp this summer
- 3182 hours volunteered by camp counselors
- Faith UMC Children's scholarship - 25 children
- Went through 100 Band Aids
- Consumed 400 popsicles
- Consumed 1000 Hot dogs
- Consumed 800 Fruit roll ups
- 800 crafts were made and given away to nursing home patients
- Collected 10 grocery bags full of hygiene products, school supplies and canned goods
- "Broke in" our new family life center with lots of games
- Wrote over 300 thank you notes and get well cards
- Prayed hundreds of prayers
- Had 40 Bible lessons
- Played hours and hours of 4 square
- Made 200 hayride laps around the parking lot
- Made lots of new friends
- Counselors took out garbage, swept rooms, stacked chairs, wiped tables.
- Saved the church $3,150 on cleaning services this summer
- Financial gift made to church around $43,000 - $50,000
The Boynton Beach community is a better place because of our camp
Youth Group
I am writing this as I have a little break during youth week. It has been a great week so far. Our Hawaiian luau was fantastic and to see some of you hula, and dressed in grass skirts was fantastic. Also congratulations to Logan on being the bowling champ from Monday night. With a High score of 115 he took home the $$$$$. If that whole smart thing doesn't work out there may be a spot for you on the professional bowlers tour. Tonight is Bible study and Ice Cream...Thursday 6pm is movie night in the old sanctuary...Friday is Putt-Putt and Taco Bell meet at the Putt-putt at 7pm Saturday's Olympics has been changed to Sunday Youth Group...(there is a wedding here and that is just not a good combination) So make sure you are marking your calendars.
Can you believe that summer is almost over and school is about to start. With that being said I want to say how excited I am about this upcoming year. We are going to be changing some things here within the youth program to make sure that we can serve your students better. So I want to invite everyone to a parents meeting on Sunday August 17th at 8:00 after youth so we can tell you what we are thinking. I know that as you are reading this bells and whistles are going off but don't worry nothing is written in stone (cause stone if heavy and hard to carry). All I know is that I am excited for the possibilities for the future.
Mark on your calendars September 6-7 for Rock the Universe. We will make our yearly journey to Orlando for a great night of concerts and rides. Check out www.rocktheuniverse.com to see all the bands that will be going. The cost will be $75 for the weekend that covers your ticket and hotel. To sign up see Barkley. The deadline is August 20 to be guaranteed a spot.
August Birthdays
1 Jane Walker |
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17 Karl Davis |
1 Jeff Corley |
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17 Doreen Gundel |
1 Ann Bennett |
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18 William Dodds |
1 Laura Davies |
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19 Larry Castle |
1 Kristen Vazquez |
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19 Melinda Curtis |
1 Juliana Peacock |
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19 TJ Hoshaw |
2 Austin Yackanich |
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20 Mark Bobich |
2 Sherry Lopez |
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20 Brittney Benedict |
2 Vinny TenHoeve |
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21 Anne Gable |
2 Andrew Sineway |
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22 Michele Russo |
3 Shirley Dodds |
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23 Phoebe Dodds |
3 Ashley Labelle |
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23 Stephanie Audette |
4 Barbara McDonald |
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23 Michael Alaniz |
4 Laura Detore |
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24 Sue Kleinschmidt |
4 Emily Tammany |
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24 Glory Lorenzen |
5 Leonard Lauterman |
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24 Matt West |
5 Kathy Linares |
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25 Jerry Joy |
5 Rick Cain |
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25 Tina Woodward |
5 Hannah McCord |
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25 Brianna Bettencourt |
5 Margaret O'Connor |
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25 Hunter Hoshaw |
5 Christina Porter |
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25 Nolan Janicki |
6 Jennifer Davis |
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26 David Kelly |
6 Ashley Labbe |
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26 Anthony Kessler |
8 Lee Whelan |
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26 Chase Merrill |
8 Bud Johnston |
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26 Robert Woods Jr |
8 Kathy TenHoeve |
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27 Chuck Emerton |
9 Jim Silva |
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27 Kim Vernon |
9 Brianna Benedict |
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27 John Benedict |
10 Mercedes Ramilo |
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27 Kathryn Willet |
10 John Lucas |
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27 Duane Carroll |
10 Luke Hendren |
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27 Tiffany Reeves |
10 Caleb Watkins |
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27 Nicholas Boekholder |
10 William Woods |
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28 Sarah Pearce |
11 Julie Burton |
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28 Brendan Rapa |
11 Kim Coman |
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29 Nicole Calvert |
11 Destin Otis |
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29 Brandon Otis |
11 Sarah Olson |
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29 Megan Spears |
12 Erik Dodds |
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29 Holly Morgan |
13 Mike Bradley |
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30 George Ramini |
14 Anthony Stella |
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30 Diana Smith |
14 Marjorie Adams |
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30 Natalie Bovenizer |
14 Julia Kelley |
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30 Austin Woodward |
15 Edward Parker |
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30 Tyler Yurick |
15 Tina Vollstedt |
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31 David Oliva |
15 Madison Rathmanner |
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31 Jared Gaum |
16 Loriann Kessler |
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31 Jared Brick |
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