MARVIN United Methodist Church

300 West Erwin Street

Tyler, Texas 75702

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Tyler, TX

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Janie and Matt Clapp transferred from another denomination.

Joe Wailes transferred from another denomination.

Brad Streit transferred from another denomination.

Jessica and Jeffrey Benton and Emery transferred from another Methodist church.

Aletha Savage and Joshua transferred from another Methodist church.

MARVINLIFE MID FEBRUARY 2011

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

Marvin Concert Series presents Mark and Molly Johnson: 25 Years of Song at 4 p.m. Feb. 27.

For more than 25 years, performer-teachers Molly and Mark Johnson have sung in op-era, oratorio and musical theater perform-ances throughout the United States. From Texas to the Carolinas, they have presented classical, musical theater and sacred con-

certs for school, civic, community and church audiences in dozens of communities both large and small.

LOVE AND LAUGHTER MARRIAGE SEMINAR Make an investment in your marriage! Nationally-known speakers Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham will present “Love and Laughter” from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25 and 9 a.m.-3p.m. Feb. 26 at Mobberly Baptist

Church in Longview. A limited number of tickets are available in the Welcome Center. If you buy one ticket at the regular price of $30, you will get a companion ticket free. Scholarships are avail-able.

Marvin will coordinate bus and car transporta-tion or you may drive yourself. On the way home Saturday evening, Marvin buses will stop at Johnny Cace’s for fellowship and an early din-ner. If you attend the conference and make a reservation for dinner, your dinner will be free!

Contact Regina Childress (903.592.7396 or rchil-dress@marvinumc.com ) for information. Pur-chase tickets at the Welcome Center.

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NAME TAGS February is name tag month! If you already have a Marvin tag, be sure to wear it when-ever you are on the church campus, at all events and services. New members receive a free set, and current members and visitors can order a set at the Welcome Center.

GUEST PREACHER Rev. Sandra Smith, supervisor of the Northwest District, will bring wisdom and humor as she preaches in both traditional services Feb. 27.

She has served churches throughout the Texas Annual Conference for 36 years before moving to Tyler. She is married to Randy, a retired Meth-odist minister, and has a grown son.

ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL All adult Sunday School classes are invited to One Room Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Feb.27 in Pirtle Hall. There will be great fellowship and a special program. Come hear about how the church will celebrate Lent together.

MATURE ADULTS Have lunch with former NFL official Duwayne Gandy at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Pirtle Hall. Duwayne officiated college and Pro Bowl games and is an NFL Alumni member. He is re-tired and is active in community service. Make lunch reservations in the Welcome Center (info@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396) or on the web site.

MEN Monday Morning Men's Group meets from 6:30-7:30 a.m. in the Wesley Missions Center. Come at 6 a.m. for donuts and fellowship.

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study meets from 6:45-7:30 a.m. at The Egg and I. Men are invited to order their own breakfast.

Wednesday Laymen’s Lunch meets at 11:30 a.m. Come for lunch and a devotional in Pirtle Hall

MISSIONS Our annual Great Day of Service is set for Satur-day, March 26.This church-wide missions event is for all ages and will provide a wide variety of ser-vice projects in the Tyler area. The day will kick-off with a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in Pirtle Hall. After a great meal and a devotional, we will break up into work teams. There will be service opportuni-ties for all skills and interests. Lunch will be pro-vided on each work site. Registration will begin on March 1.

SINGLE ADULTS Young and mid-age single adults meet at the home of Betsy Pattullo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, for a karaoke party. For information con-tact Betsy Pattullo (epattullo@bair.org).

WOMEN This month’s UMW dinner program is open to the community. The program will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. Guest speaker is Tom Harken, Horatio Alger Award of Distinguished Americans winner and author of The Millionaire’s Secret. From childhood illness, illiteracy and door-to-door selling, Tom Harken battled life with a dark secret. Supporting a family and holding a job was tenuous for him because he couldn’t read or write. With his wife, Melba, encouraging, and his own personal de-termination and faith, he turned that handicap into a success story. His life story inspires thou-sands who have found his faith and determina-tion can become their story.

He will sign books at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 and the program will follow. Meal res-ervations are required. Make reservations in the Welcome Center.

COOKIES AND BOOKS This book club for women, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. The book topic is Scouting the Divine by Margaret Feinbert. All women are invited to this group which meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in members’ homes. Contact Mary Lynn Smith (4smiths@suddenlink.net) for the Feb-ruary location.

BIBLE STUDY A Tuesday morning Bible study led by Julie Love Brown will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. beginning March 1. The six-week study “Faithful, Abundant, True” will feature resources from Beth Moore, Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer. God is faithful. His provi-sion is abundant, and his promises are true. Regis-ter at the Welcome Center or on the web site.

THE SOUL OF MUSIC

The Soul of Music series wraps up on Sunday, Feb. 20, after five weeks of exploring the heart of music and the heart of God. The topic for Sunday is humility and the music focus is the 2000s.

MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 300 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75702 Phone: 903.592.7396 www.mumcfamily.com

WORSHIP WITH THE MARVIN FAMILY TRADITIONAL 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

CONTEMPORARY 8:45 and 11 a.m. in Herd Auditorium

5:14 5:14 p.m. on Saturdays in Herd Auditorium

MID-WEEK MEDITATION 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday in the Chapel

SUNDAY EVENING 6 p.m. in the chapel, second and fourth Sundays

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

DATE TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY

Feb. 20 Dr. John Robbins Rev. Marty Dunbar Feb. 27 Rev. Sandra Smith Jake Womack

DATE SATURDAY 5:14 SERVICE

Feb. 19 Dr. John Robbins Feb. 26 Jake Womack

STEWARDSHIP

DATE ATTENDANCE AMOUNT GIVEN

Jan. 16 1,098 $39,843 Jan. 23 1,775 $35,517

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP In memory of Mildred Mills Deanna & Dan Olson

MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Lois Eady (sister of Mel Lovelady) Helen Plunkett In memory of W.W. Gibson and Virginia LaRue Flora Wilson In memory of Alma Jones Diane & Andy Wall Flora Wilson In memory of Dr. Allen Cobble Ray and Betty Pharr Ray Vickie & Michael Burks In memory of Mary Lou Whitten Diane & Andy Wall

MARVIN CONCERT SERIES In memory of Anne Campbell, Lynn Brush, Helen Dorough, Aileen

Franklin, Jim Klinger and Brad Ranger Mary & Ron Gammell

MARVIN MENDERS In memory of John Ebenhack Kathy & Ben Kizer

MERCY SHIPS In honor of Laura & Gerry Giles Kathryn & Mark Bussell

MISSIONS (CHRISTMAS OFFERING) In memory of John Wooten Madeline McCrary

MISSIONS In memory of Alma Jones Pairs & Parents Sunday School Class In memory of Jo Ann Murdoch Mr. & Mrs. George Barrera Peggy & Dannie Eeds

NOAH FUND In memory of Lois Eady (sister of Mel Lovelady) The Seekers Class Marketta & George Tefteller In honor of Bob Haley Debbie Wallace

PRAYER WARRIORS In memory of Alma Jones Marilyn & Frank Budde Jan & James Knowles In memory of Hugh McPhail and Jane A. Wright Gail & John White

ST. PAUL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION In honor of Dr. Duane Andrews Celia & David Tucker

YOUTH In memory of Martha Jennie Guinn Loren Bennett

MEMORIALS AND GIFTS

YOUTH Refuge, a service for youth, meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday on the third floor. The recreation area is open for study and fellowship from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

INFORMATION Want more information from Marvin? Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. Visit the web site and follow the link from the home page to subscribe.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS Have dinner with your church family at 5 p.m. on

Wednesdays. Adults and youth are $5 and chil-dren 12 and under are free. Make reservations at the Welcome Center by the Monday before the meal.

CHAPEL WORSHIP Take a break in the middle of the week. Come to the chapel at 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday for Mid-Week Meditation, a 30-minute service of prayer, scripture reading and Communion.

Sunday Evening Chapel is held at 6 p..m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Come to the Chapel for informal worship Feb. 27.