MarvinLifeEarly april 2010

A M A r v i n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h U r C h P U b l i C A t i o n

Holy WeekHoly THursday, april 1

Holy THursday serviceA special service is set for 6 p.m in the sanctuary. there will be music, scripture readings with reflections and holy Communion. the service will end in silence with a dramatic stripping of the altar.

see “THe passion”We will screen “the Passion of the Christ” at 7:15 p.m. in herd Auditorium it’s open to anyone who would like to attend.

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Empty Bowlsimagine going to bed without anything to eat. now, imagine doing that night after night. that’s what hundreds of our smith County neighbors face every day.

but you can help fight hunger in east texas by attending the seventh-annual empty bowls dinner and Auction scheduled for 6 p.m. on saturday, April 17, in Pirtle hall and Fair Gym. All proceeds will benefit hunger relief efforts of the east texas Food bank, PAth and st. Paul Children’s Foundation. tickets are $20 (children are free) and can be purchased through the church. every dollar raised will go towards hunger relief.

local artists have painted and designed hundreds of pottery, wood and ceramic bowls. A live auction and sale table will be part of the event. A simple meal of soup, bread and dessert will be served. the meal has been donated by area restaurants and chefs. be sure to buy your ticket and invite your friends and neighbors to be part of this outstanding event!

A group of Marvin youth spent spring break at disney World.

NEw to marviN our new organist/associate music director is dr. brian W. Campbell. he comes to us from Kansas City, where he completed his doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Kansas. he spent time in Fort Worth at southwestern baptist theological seminary, where he received his master’s of music degree in organ performance. brian is a talented and versatile musician, having grown up in the church, and we are excited to have him join our staff.

easTer offeringour easter offering for Missions benefits four ministries, two local and two worldwide. PAth and the east texas Food bank minister to thousands of those in need in tyler and the surrounding area. lives around the world are touched by UMCor (United Methodist Committee on relief) and the work of revs. Paul and saba renjithan in india. our offering goal is $16,000. to help make a difference, just mark your contribution “easter offering for Missions” and bring or mail it to the church by easter, April 4.

organ reciTalsthere will be 30-minute meditative organ recitals at 12:05 p.m. Monday, March 29, 30 and 31 in the sanctuary. lunch will be available in Pirtle hall ($5) following each concert.

Monday: bradley reznicek, organist at st. Andrew UMC in Plano. Tuesday: donald duncan, director of music ministry and organist at tyler’s First Presbyterian Church Wednesday: dr. brian Campbell, our new organist and associate music director

good friday, april 2

Journey to the Cross is a self-guided journey which will carry you through key moments in the last days of Jesus’ ministry. the event will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Follow the signs to the southwest entrance of the sanctuary. there will be stations in the sanctuary featuring key scriptures from the story of Jesus along with visual scenes taken from scriptures. Proceed at your own pace. let each scripture and

your thoughts about Christ engulf you. Members of our prayer team and spiritual formation team will be praying silently for you and will be available to pray with you if you feel led to have a prayer partner. As you conclude your time in the sanctuary, you can choose to watch a video in the Connection room.

easTer, april 4

We will have four services at the regular times, 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary and in herd Auditorium. We encourage members to attend the early services if possible, to make room for guests in the late services.

MinisTries Quick look

MARvin UniTed MeThodiST ChURCh300 West erwin street, tyler, texas 75702

Phone: 903.592.7396www.mumcfamily.com

WoRShip WiTh The MARvin fAMilyTRAdiTionAl services in the sanctuary 8:45 and 11 a.m.ConTeMpoRARy WoRShip services in herd Auditorium 8:45 and 11 a.m.SUndAy SChool 9:45 a.m.evening WoRShip services in the Chapel 6 p.m. on all second and fourth sundays of the month

WorsHip schEdulETraditional worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuarycontemporary worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m. in Herd auditorium

dATe TRAdiTionAl ConTeMpoRARy ST. pAUlEaster

April 4 dr. John robbins rev. Marty dunbar rev. Allison thompson

April 11 rev. Allison thompson dr. doug baker dr. John robbins

stEwardshipdaTe aTTendance sTeWardsHipMar. 7 972 $66,773Mar. 14 1,014 $40,650

SeCond yogA fiT ClASS there are now classes at 9 a.m. on tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. on Fridays in the gym. Classes last about an hour. Price is $5 per session. You can bring your own mat or we will provide one. Contact Amy elliott to join.

Red CRoSS CoURSeS the recreation Ministry is now holding First Aid, CPr, Aed and lifeguard training through the American red Cross. if you are interested in taking any of these courses contact Amy elliott.

siNglE adults April 10 — Mature singles campfire, 5:30 p.m. at YWAM in lindale. Gather around the fire to roast hot dogs and s’mores. hot dogs, condiments and drinks provided. bring a side dish and lawn chairs. For more details contact Patty beck (903.521.0571 or pbeck@ywamtyler.org).

April 11 — Methodist Munching for all single adults. Come to the Jalapeño tree at the time that is best for you, after sunday school at 11 a.m. or after the second worship service at noon.

April 16 — Young singles movie night, meet at 6 p.m. at double dave’s. For information contact Janie Coker (janie8254@yahoo.com).

womEN time is running out to register for the April 23-24 women’s retreat at seven Mile ranch/With Class spa. the featured speaker is nancy stafford, a former Ford Agency model who appeared in television commercials before becoming a movie actress, author and speaker. she motivates, inspires and challenges others to live lives of significance and pursue their dreams with excellence.

the retreat is designed to fit your schedule. Come when you are able. registrations are available in the Welcome Center or on the web site. Cost is $100 for cash or check, and $103 for credit card purchases on our web site.

CAnCeR SUppoRT Cancer support group will meet at 10:30 a.m. April 7 in the Adult lounge. this is a fun, upbeat, positive, caring sisterhood dedicated to the art of continued busy living. For information contact suzanne daniel (suzattyler@aol.com) or Gwendolyn brown (gwen.brown@suddenlink.net).

Book Signing Come buy a book and have it signed by author Greg Mortenson from 3–4:30 p.m. April 12 in Pirtle hall. Greg Mortenson is co-author of the best-selling book ThreeCupsofTea.

CookieS And BookS Cookies and books meet in a member’s home at 6:30 p.m. April 15 to review JacobHaveILoved by Katherine Paterson. the book can be purchased new or used on Amazon.com or betterWorldbooks.com, or it may be available in the church library or at the tyler Public library. For more information contact Mary lynn smith (4smiths@suddenlink.net).

mEN Check the sunday highlights insert for all men’s activities.

childrENeARly ChRiSTiAn AWAReneSS early Christian Awareness, or e.C.A. for short, is a sunday school curriculum for babies 6–24 months old. through a series of songs and visual aids, our youngest members can learn about God’s love for us and all he created. Classes are beginning now. if you would like your child to participate in this wonderful program please complete an enrollment card which can be picked up on sunday mornings in the nursery area or during the week in the Children’s Ministry office. For more information or to help teach/aide the new classes, please contact shannon Pogue (903-592-7396 or spogue@marvinumc.com).

pARenTS’ MeeTing Parents of fifth-graders are invited to a meeting following the late worship services on April 11 or April 18. Join us in the youth assembly room on the third floor to learn about upcoming summer events.

ChildRen’S SUndAy Children of all ages are invited to help in all four worship services on sunday, April 25. We need greeters, ushers and readers. sign-up sheets are available in sunday school rooms or contact shannon Pogue.

maturE adults Alzheimer’s Caregiver support team will meet at 2 p.m. sunday, April 11, in the Adult lounge. this support team is for those who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. they meet the second sunday of each month. For more information contact Jean Mueller (903.534.1725) or rev. Allison thompson (903.592.7396).

gRoWn-UpS lUnCh luncheon program 11:30 a.m. thursday, April 15, in Pirtle hall with Professor emeritus lynn sherrod from Ut tyler. Come hear his very interesting and entertaining topic on “Journey along the Amazon river.”

rEcrEatioN Marvin is forming a team for the susan G. Komen race for the Cure. this annual race will begin at 6:30 a.m. May 8 at bergfeld Park. Cost is $25. Contact Amy elliott (903.592.7396 or aelliott@marvinumc.com) by April 9 if you’d like to run with Marvin’s team.

BEauty for ashEs beauty for Ashes is an art exhibit that will benefit local churches destroyed in the recent string of arson. it will feature artwork created by college students and the public which will be displayed from 1–7 p.m. April 9. Admission is $5 and students are free. some artwork will be for sale and some will be auctioned during a silent auction. bidding is from 1–6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to churches that burned.

the Wesley Foundation, Artreach and Marvin are sponsoring the event. the Wesley Foundation is a Christian campus ministry at tyler Junior College and the University of texas at tyler. Artreach is a faith-based art program for the homeless.

timE-starvEd marriagEslooking for a follow-up to the Feb. 20 marriage conference? learn from relationship experts drs. les and leslie Parrott how to make the most of the time you have with your spouse through a study of their book YourTime-StarvedMarriage. Join other Marvin couples in a small group experience from 6–7 p.m. on Wednesdays for four weeks beginning April 7 at the church. Meetings will include video presentations from the Parrotts and discussion. Group facilitators are dr. doug and Gina baker. Workbooks are $5 each and can be purchased at the first meeting. the study is not about being more productive, but about being more connected as a couple. sign up on-line or at the Welcome Center.

NEw mEmBEr chEck-iN those who have joined the church since october 2009 are invited to bring their network books and new member notebooks to the Connection room April 11 for a “check-in” conversation with church staff and spiritual formation team members. For new members who have questions about ministry possibilities and interests or have not yet participated

in their “Five Questions” conversation, this will be a great opportunity to get caught up and learn about new ministry possibilities at Marvin. light breakfast, snacks and coffee will be served.

coNNEctiNg BEliEfs classWe promise when we join the church to support it with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Come learn more about these spiritual practices and some practical tools for application from our Marvin clergy. the class begins April 18 and continues through May 16 in the Connection room during the sunday school hour. new and prospective members are encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome.

voluNtEEr opportuNitiEsthe Media Team needs help running cameras in the sunday 11 a.m. worship service. Your rotation will be once every three weeks. no experience needed; we will train you. Call or email luke hummel (903.592.7396 or lhummel@marvinumc.com) for information or to volunteer.

We need volunteers to help with children’s music during Sunday School. second- through fourth-graders have music at 9:50 a.m. in the third-floor assembly room. Children 2 through first grade have music at 10:35 in the first-floor assembly room. Contact shannon Pogue (903.592.7396 or spogue@marvinumc.com) to volunteer.

Bethesda health Clinic needs volunteer nurses to work at least three hours a week. Contact Mary berry (903.596.8353 or mberry@bethesdaclinic.org).

wEdNEsday Night diNNErhere are upcoming menus:

April 7 — chicken strips

April 14 — baked potatoes and soupour mission-hearted children stuff health kits for haiti. the group also paid for the items in the kits.