2015 February Chronicle

Jesus says. GO AND TELL OTHERS. Go fishing. I will make you fishers of persons.

As four of us stood in the sanctuary supervising a change of bulbs in the chancel spot-

lights, I could not help but ask the question, “How many Methodists does it take to

change a light bulb?” Somebody replied, “Who said anything about change?” Of course

there is a more crucial question. “How many Methodists does it take to make a new Christian?”

A friend, who loved to fish, taught me a few things about fishing. If you are going to go fishing, it is

best to go where the fish are. One of the problems you and I have with people outside the church is we

don’t associate with them very much. Who in your circle of friends, relatives, acquaintances, neighbors,

and classmates do not know God and has no church? If you want to fish, go where the fish are . . . get

out of the church and go to the real world. Let us never be in a circle where there are only Christians.

To be fishers of people, we must use the right bait. The right word, at the right time, in the right way,

to the right person, for the right reason, has powerful results. Something like: “What did you do this

weekend? I took care of 15 kids in our church nursery on Sunday morning.” “How’s it going for you?”

Financially OK, the family is doing pretty good, and spiritually, it’s the best time in my life.” That is a

faithful witness. “So you’re new in town. I’m glad you are here. Have you found a place to shop?

Have you found a place to get your hair cut? By the way, I go to church at this place. I’d love to pick

you up on Sunday morning and you come along with me.” To a troubled friend, we might say, “I know

things are tough right now. When I have walked through the valley, the strength of God has sustained

me and helped me there.”

The right word , at the right time, for the right reason, in the right way, to the right person creates a

wonderful follower of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Thom

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA VOLUME 33 ISSUE NO 2 FEBRUARY, 2015

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church 8570 Cypress Lake Drive,

Fort Myers, FL 33919 Phone: (239) 482-1250 FAX: (239) 482-6366

Web: cypresslakeumc.com

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICESASH WEDNESDAY SERVICESASH WEDNESDAY SERVICESASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

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FEBRUARY, 2015—CHRONICLE ~

NOTES FROM OUR LAY LEADER -ANN SELL-

Spiritual Giving eNewsletter—January 20, 2015

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION MINISTRY

Are you or have you been homebound/hospitalized on the first

Sunday of the month and had to miss communion for that month?

Do you have a loved one in hospice care or a nursing facility that

would like to receive communion?

Our Homebound Communion Team needs to know if you are una-

ble to attend church and would like to be served communion. We

will come to you at your home, nursing home, hospital, and hos-

pice.

Please remember to call the church office if you are incapaci-

tated. Your church is here to support you; please notify us so we

will be aware of your needs.

Please call Joan Ball at 415-9875 if you or someone you know

would like to take advantage of this ministry to God’s people.

Your church cares.

Esther Dick, President

The United Methodist Women of Cypress Lake

Church will meet at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, Febru-

ary 10, in the Chapel Parlor.

The program will be “The Chalice” presented by

Margo Regal.

Our ladies will meet for fellowship, refreshments,

and learning once each month.

Please call Esther Dick at 481-6925 for more infor-

mation

Being sick.

When we are sick, we feel out of balance with the world.

The illness we can be suffering from can be physical,

emotional, mental, or spiritual.

Part of that sense of unbalance comes with the isolation

we place on ourselves to not “infect” others. Being in a

hospital, rehab facility, or a nursing home can be a de-

bilitating isolation. Even if we remain at home, we’re

confined to bed or a couch, as the world moves on with-

out us.

Those who were sick during Jesus’ time, were required

to be quarantined for the duration of their illnesses.

Once they were over their illnesses, “healed” and hope-

fully “cured” as well, a sacrifice was made by the priests

in order for that person to return to the community.

Ritually they were cleansed. These two principles, isola-

tion and cleansing by a priest, were the structure of

“healing”.

What it had become, however, was a control mechanism

that victimized the sick. They were inevitably treated as

second-class citizens because of their isolation. Once

they were well to receive entry back into first class sta-

tus, they often couldn’t afford such sacrifices. Being sick

was a vicious cycle of illness, isolation, and poverty.

I am blessed to serve as your Lay Leader this year. Al-

ready, I am learning so much from my predecessor, Jim

Luther, who has been so dedicated to our church family

and continues this year in important roles of service.

Thanks, Jim.

I have been a member of CLUMC for about 27

years. Our boys were 4 and almost 2 when my late hus-

band and I moved to Fort Myers and joined CLUMC.

Over the years, our family has grown in our faith and

service through our fabulous church.

Please see me at the 9:30 service or call me at

239-565-7058. I look forward to strengthening rela-

tionships with those of you who I know and getting to

know those of you who I don’t know.

Blessings to all.

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT

CYPRESS LAKE UMC CHRONICLE

(VOL. 34— ISSUE NO. 2

FEBRUARY, 2015

Editor: Beverly Cooper ([email protected])

Tel: 481-1692

The Chronicle is published monthly by the

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church

8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers FL 33919

(239) 482-1250

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: cypresslakeumc.com (Chronicle on line)

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR CALENDAR AS A REMINDER

FOR YOURSELF OF THIS DEADLINE DATE. THANK YOU.

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MARCH CHRONICLE


A man with leprosy came

to Him and begged Him on

his knees, “If you are will-

ing, you can make me

clean.”

He reached out his hand

and touched the Man. “I

am willing,” He said. “be

clean!” Immediately the

leprosy left him and he was

cleansed. (Mark 1:40-42)

Jesus sent him away at once

with a strong warning:

“See that you don’t tell this

to anyone. But go, show

yourself to the priest and

offer the sacrifices that Mo-

ses commanded for your

cleansing, as a testimony to

them.”

Here Jesus declares the

man clean. Taking on the

priestly duty Himself and

does so without remittance.

Healing and curing are two

different things, but both

are vital to the wholeness of

our community.

Doctors cure. They look for

physical symptoms to tell

them what to do.

We all can be healers. We

don’t look for symptoms,

but listen to the stories of

sick people. We, like Jesus,

don’t ask for remittances to

heal. To heal is its own re-

ward.

The leper asks Jesus if He is

willing to heal him. In hos-

pitals, nursing homes, hos-

pices, or in our own homes,

are we willing to do the

same?

MUSIC MINISTRYMUSIC MINISTRYMUSIC MINISTRYMUSIC MINISTRY

Karen Shafer, Director of Traditional Music and WorshipKaren Shafer, Director of Traditional Music and WorshipKaren Shafer, Director of Traditional Music and WorshipKaren Shafer, Director of Traditional Music and Worship

CANTATA PRESENTATIONCANTATA PRESENTATIONCANTATA PRESENTATIONCANTATA PRESENTATION

The Chancel Choir will present its Lenten Cantata, SANC-TUARY, by Joseph Martin, on Sunday, March 22, at both the 8:00 am and 11:00 am services. This service in song is a con-templation of the hope we find in Christ. Incorporating new original anthems and time-honored hymns and traditional sacred songs, this work reflects upon the ministry and pas-sion of Christ’s last days. Robert Fredrick, church organist,

will accompany, joined by an instrumental ensemble; it will be directed by Karen Shafer, Director of Traditional Music and Worship.

Rehearsals for this presentation began on Thursday, January 29, but it is not too late to join the Chancel Choir and to sing in this annual tradition. Rehearsals are at 6:00 pm every Thursday, in the Choral Rehearsal room behind the sanctuary. Contact Karen Shafer at [email protected] for more information.

OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO RING HANDBELLSOPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO RING HANDBELLSOPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO RING HANDBELLSOPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO RING HANDBELLS

On February 8, the CLUMC Handbell Choir will play at both the 8:00 and 11:00 services. At the close of both services, you may have an opportunity to see the bells up close, chat with current members of the handbell choir, and try your hand at playing a bell. A new handbell choir is being formed, and all participants may progress at their own levels. If you are interested in learning about handbells, call or email Karen Shafer at 239-482-1250, ext. 230. or at [email protected] for more information. Also, we have one opening for an experienced bass bell ringer in our existing hand-bell choir, so please contact Karen if you can fill that spot.

DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?DO YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?

We have the need, from time to time, of pianists and instrumentalists in the worship services. Please contact Karen if you would like to be included: [email protected], or call 239-482-1250, ext. 230.

CHILDREN’S MUSIC TIME RESUMES ON WEDNESDAYSCHILDREN’S MUSIC TIME RESUMES ON WEDNESDAYSCHILDREN’S MUSIC TIME RESUMES ON WEDNESDAYSCHILDREN’S MUSIC TIME RESUMES ON WEDNESDAYS

If you attended the 5:00 pm Christmas Eve service, you heard our wonder-ful children sing and present a charming message of the wonder and mira-cle of Christ’s birth. They will again be presenting a program this spring, on Wednesday, May 20. Plan to come and have dinner with your CLUMC friends and stay for the children’s presentation. If you have children or grandchildren ages three to five, please bring them on Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:25 pm for Playground time with Pastor Thom and Miss Angie and Music Time with Miss Karen and Miss Sheil. Come early for dinner (kids meals provided) at 5:15 for a nominal cost. Dinner reserva-tions can be made on Sundays or through the church office.


2/1 Al & Marcy Preston

2/2 Greg & Kristy Butler

2/14 Bill & Judy Bethke

Ron & Kay Reidel

John & Diane States

2/16 Roger & Joy Darnell

2/22 Sara Neal & Joseph Manibo

2/27 Wade & Charlene Nye

Matt & Sandra Whitmer

Happy Birthday

Robert Praeger

2/13 Bill Barnes, III

Holly Boldrin

Mitchell Goerke

Lily Strelser

2/14 Diane Corrie

Jeffrey Jones

2/15 Bill Byer

Sandra Ricker

2/16 Nancy Place

2/17 Emma Galeana

Jodi Harrison

2/18 Sara Johnston

Janel Archibald

Jo Jordan

Carolyn Morrissette

Bretton Raymond

2/19 Wayne Loubier

Janet McVay

2/20 Gregory Lewis

2/22 Ron Barbour

Teri Crum

2/24 Brenda Hascall

Jean States

2/25 Beverly Cooper

Judy Hess

2/26 Diane States

2/27 Christian Allmendinger

James King

Amy Speas

Happy Anniversary

CIRCLE OF CONCERN—February, 2015 To add a name to our Prayer List,

Please call Pastor Patty at 482-1250

2/1 Beth Cannon

Shirley Herman

2/2 Bob Andrews

Nancy Coker

John King

2/3 Terry Crow

2/4 Fred Hyre

Walt Keene

Kurt Laderer

Whitney Loublier

Barbara Raymond

2/5 Perry Bedient

Louise Bliss

Phyllis Holley

Ava Mendes

2/6 Louise Boo

2/7 Bryn Evans

Sophia Hildebrand

2/8 Clara Davis

Esther Dick

Robert Kemp

2/9 Peggy Stinson

2/10 Mary Lou Anderson

Scarlett Harrison

Barbara Pockrandt

2/1 Augusta Crane

Dave Ford

Sandra Hunger

John McGowan

Fern Todd

2/12 Anna Bedient Carlin

Jessica Losey

Mary Barnes Tom Bernardo

Katherine Bluey Lois & Bud Clark

Brenson Dahl Carole Damion

Wyatt DeArmond Bill Dormer

Melissia Douglas Capt. Sean Duggan

Helen Eppelsheimer L.Cpl Craig Henry

Clinda Jordan Lt. Michael Knight

Ed Krein

Kevin Livingston June McCoun

Trinity Moreno L.Corp. Parsons

Pat Posch Kimberly Riching

Kirk Riley Becky Rosenburg

Sue Schofield Phyllis Simmerman

Sister Churches - Moa, Cuba

- Santa Fe, Cuba Jeri Bain Wilson Gayle Wingard

MISSIONS COMMITTEE, David Bowling, Chairman

As the new chairperson for the Missions Committee at CLUMC, I would like to let you know that we are

hoping to send out three mission teams this year. As least one of those trips will be to visit our sister

churches in Cuba. If you are interested in participating in Missions, either by going on a mission pro-

ject or by helping with preparations, please contact me at [email protected]. Also, we are look-

ing to add to our Committee anyone interested in helping Cypress Lake fulfill this Great Commission.

Please take the opportunity each Sunday to check out our Missions and Outreach monitor in the Sanc-

tuary lobby. See what we are doing, where we are going, and how you can be a part of changing the

world for Christ.

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8:00a—Trad

:00a—BB-Parade Prep,Multi bldg.

11:00a—Trad.

9:15p—Seekers, CP

9 : 3 0 a — S o n K i d s Worship, FH

10:45a—Pathfinders, CP

2

8:00a—BB-Parade Prep, Multi bldg.

8:45a—Moms in Prayer, S-Lib., CUMW

9:30a—1st & 2nd Peter, Bible Study, CP

5:45p—Boy Scouts, FH, F-7

6:00p—Handbells, S-H Rm

6:00p—Boy Scouts, CH, CP, F-5

7:00p—Trustees, S-8

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9:00a—Women’s Bible Study, CP

9:00a—Stephen Min-istry, S-7

10:00a—UMW, CUMW

2:00p—Grief Share, S-8

6:30p—Disciple I, F-7

6:30p—Disciple II, CP

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6:30a—Men’s Study, CP


9:00a—Covenant Bible Study, S-8

10:00a—Pastor’s Bible Study, CP

11:30a—Moms in Prayer, CUMW

4:30p—Pastor’s Bible Study

6:00p—Parent Net-work, CP

6:00p—Praise Team, Sanc

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9:00a—Line Dancing, CMR

11:00a—Bible Study, F-7

6:30p—Zumba, YC

6:30p—Support Group, CP,CMR

7:00p—Choir, S-Choir Rm.

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9:30a—Dixieland Band, YC

1:00p—Tai Chi, CMR

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1:00p—Boy Scouts, FH

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8:00a—Trad


11:00a—Trad.

9:15p—Seekers, CP



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5:45p—Boy Scouts, FH,


6:00p—Boy Scouts,

F-5

7:00p—Staff-Parish, S-8

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10:00a—UMW, CUMW

2:00p—Grief Share, S-84:00p—Girl Scouts, F-2



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10:30a—Line Danc-ing, CP


6:30p—Zumba, YC



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10:45a –Moms in Prayer, CUMW


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Valentine’s Day


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8:00a—Trad


11:00a—Trad.

9:15p—Seekers, CP



16 Washington’s

Birthday

Office Closed


8:45a—Moms in Prayer, S-Lib


5:45p—Boy Scouts, Multi-Purp Bldg


6:30p—Boy Scouts, F-5

7:00p—Finance, S--8

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9:00a—Stephen Min-istry, S-7

10:00a—UMW, CUMW




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6:30p—Zumba, YC



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8:00a—Trad

11:00a—Trad.

9:15p—Seekers, CP



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8:45a—Moms in Prayer, S-Lib.

9:30a—Moms in Prayer - , CUMW

9:30a—1st & 2nd Peter Bible Study, CP

5:45p—Boy Scouts, FH,


6:30p—Boy Scouts, F-5

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6:00p—Boy Scouts, Multi Purp Bldg



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6:30p—Zumba, YC



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10:45a Moms in Prayer, CUMW


5:00p—Boy Scouts, YC

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY


Cypress Lake United Methodist Church 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919

PHONE: 9239) 482-1250 FAX: (239) 482-6366

Web: cypresslakeumc.com

Email: [email protected]

You Are Invited

Traditional Worship Services

8:00 AM—Sanctuary

11:00 AM—Sanctuary

Contemporary Service

9:30 AM—Sanctuary

Sunday School

9:15 AM

11:00 AM

MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

PASTORAL Rev. Thom Shafer, Pastor

Rev. Patricia Davis, Minister of Congregational Care

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Linda Bowling, Director……………………...Christian Education

Angie Roland……………………………………...Children’s Ministry

Jay Tucker………………………………………………...Youth Director

Karen Shafer……………………………………………..Music Director

Robert Fredrick………………………………………………...Organist

Joe Wingard…………………………………………….Worship Leader

Brent Saitta………………………………………….Technical Director

Jay Montgomery……………………..….Facilities Superintendent

Laura Petel, Director………….Bright Beginnings Early School

ADMINISTRATIVE Irene Hutchinson…………………………………..….Office Manager

Donna Brady……………………………….……...Financial Secretary

CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES Bishop Ken Carter……………………………….....Resident Bishop

Rev. Rini Hernandez…………………...District Superintendent

Cypress Lake United Methodist Church 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Phone: (239) 482-1250 FAX (239) 482-6366 Web: cypresslakeumc.com

Email: [email protected]

You Are Invited

Traditional Worship Services

8:00 AM—Sanctuary

11:00 AM—Sanctuary

Contemporary Service

9:30 AM—Sanctuary

Sunday School

9:15 AM

11:00 AM

MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Pastoral

Rev. Thom Shafer, Pastor

Rev. Patricia Davis, Minister of Congregational Care

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Linda Bowling, Director ............................ Christian Education

Angie Roland .............................................. Children’s Ministry

Jay Tucker ......................................................... Youth Director

Karen Shafer ...................................................... Music Director

Robert Frederick .......................................................... Organist

Joe Wingard ................................................... Worship Leader

Brent Saitta .................................................. Technical Director

Jay Montgomery .............................. Facilities Superintendent

Laura Petel, Director. ............. Bright Beginnings Early School

ADMINISTRATIVE Irene Hutchinson ............................................. Office Manager

Donna Brady .............................................. Financial Secretary

CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES

Bishop Ken Carter ...................................... Resident Bishop

Rev. Rini Hernandez …………………… District Superintendent

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