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Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat Pleasant Retreat United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist Church Where Our Family Becomes Your FamilyWhere Our Family Becomes Your FamilyWhere Our Family Becomes Your FamilyWhere Our Family Becomes Your Family
Sideline Saints Virginia Baker Bertha Benson Helen Black Ardita Davis Jim Fairbanks Lynda Fowler Hal McFarland Sam & Minnie Murphy Dona Wilkerson
Military Personnel Jay Dunklin Mitchell Moorehead Ryan & Samantha S�dham Daniel Westall
Please call 903-592-7183 or email [email protected] if you have any addi!ons or removals to/from the prayer list or Upcoming Events & Ac!vi!es.
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Richard’s Faith Reflec�on….
Upcoming Events & Ac)vi)es
Family Night Life Resumes!: Wednesday, September 5, 5:45 p.m., FLC. Come to
eat and fellowship and bring a friend!
One Service Sunday / Mission Sunday: September 9. We will have one service
together at 11:00 a.m. The Sunday school hour will s�ll be at 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship and coffee in the Welcome Center at 9:00 a.m. for those that arrive
early. We will have a meal in the Family Life Center following the service.
Communion Sunday: Sunday, September 9. The offering will benefit East Texas
Food Bank and their mission to “fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas.” ETFB
has 8 programs: Backpack Program, Kids Cafe/ALerschool Snack, Summer Food
Program, Senior Box Program, Mobile Pantry, Fresh Produce Program, Nutri�on
Educa�on and Benefits Outreach designed to meet the targets of children, adults
and seniors.
United Methodist Women / United Methodist Men General Mee)ngs: Monday,
September 10, 6pm. UMM will meet in the Welcome Center and UMW will meet
in the FLC. Ruth Group is providing the meal and Debbie Wade has the program.
Methodist Youth Fellowship: Sundays, 5-7pm, Family Life Center.
Women’s Exercise: Monday Evenings, 6:30-7:30, (except when UMM meets),
Welcome Center. Contact Debbie Wade at 903-520-8495 for detailed info.
Piecemakers: Thursdays, 9am We meet at PRUMC to sew, quilt, & handcraL items
for various mission projects. Anyone is invited to join.
Hearts and Hands: 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6-8pm, Welcome Center. Join us for
kniNng and croche�ng . All ages & skill levels welcome.
Altar Flowers: To provide altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, call
Forget-Me-Not Flowers at 903-944-7759 to place an order and let the office know
so the proper message will appear in that week’s bulle�n.
Property Loan Update: Our property loan debt is now down to approximately
$27,000! All dona�ons to the property fund pay off the principal amount of our
loan. Simply notate “Property Fund” on your contribu�on.
Special Request: Linda Cox asks that cards/notes of encouragement be sent to
Landon Sakolevidis and his mother Linda at 5688 E. FM 552, Royce City, TX
75189. Landon is a 10 year old boy who is having some major medical issues
and would appreciate prayers and he and his mother could really use the
encouragement. Thank you!!
Prayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer Concerns Bill & Wilma Blackstock Michelle Brashear (Dunklin) Norris & Nelda Buie Sarah Jean Childress Saundra Clark J.P. Cole Brian and Anna Cox Elijah Deuibliss Rita Dunn Yolanda Durham Marvina Eaves Karen & Lily Evans Randy Fair Ezra Fi8s & Family LeeAnn Grant The Hammons Family
Ted & Mary Hand PJ Hanke Cornelia Hood Houston Jackson Mickie Jennings Payton Jordan Claire Kudrick Rick Lawrence Kyle Lucas Judy Malone James Mooney Krystal Morgan & Family Sarah Morgan Richard Neely Owen Osborne
Natalie Powell Chris Reeder Mark Reeves Marsha Richie Jennifer Roland Roger Rowland Landon Sakolevidis Tony Sanders Ben Schein Nell Smith Dorothy Spath Kay Spradlin Mary Torres Pat Turinsky Johnny Watson Tom Westall
I recently was reminded of a question posed to congregations looking to measure their ministry effectiveness in the local community. That question was simply…..”If your church closed it’s doors tomorrow would the local community notice you were gone or would anyone miss you?” The answer lies in the ability of a church to make an impact in the community through it’s mission and ministry “outside the walls” of the building. The bottom line is to make an impact on the lives of others and to communicate the Gospel. Now, I am NOT making any projection that Pleasant Retreat is at anytime in it’s now 164-year history ready to close it’s doors. Instead I am celebrating the impact it has always made in the local community regardless of economic and social obstacles. The connection with the community is where the impact has made the most difference. Praying for a new school year at the Chandler Elementary School this past Sunday reminded me of one place where our ministry might be missed if we weren’t here. Teachers, school administrators, students, and families feel your presence and influence in your prayers, your gifts and when you volunteer to serve. What other places in our local community do you feel Pleasant Retreat UMC might be missed if we were not here? What other places can we or should we make it a concentrated effort to be a positive influence for the sake of the Gospel? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Grace and Peace, Richard Luna [email protected]
Office: 903-592-7183
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Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live!Wednesday Night Live! Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!Resumes September 5, 2018!
On the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixingsOn the menu: Taco Salad & fixings Doors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLCDoors open @ 5:30pm, FLC Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.Meal starts at 5:45 p.m.
Choir / Praise Team Practices 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
One Worship 140
Sunday School 110
Worship Offering $11,191.00
A�endance & Offering
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Traditional Worship 96
Sunday School 111
Fresh Start Worship 43
Worship Offering $6,825.75
Doris Willis Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Ardis
Brenda Beaird Velma Cade Jo Conway
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Mr. & Mrs. Dan Lemmert Mr. & Mrs. Hal McFarland
Pat Powell Herman Stidham Kathlyn Story Royce Terrell Denise Timaeus
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Worthen
Stacy Clinton
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Ardis
Brenda Beaird Mr. & Mrs. Dan Benson Mr. & Mrs. Norris Buie Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Evans Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Bret Hart Katheryn Hetherly
Jane Hills Priscilla Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Mr. & Mrs. Harry McKnight
Robbie Ott Lessie Purtle
Mr. & Mrs. Orvice Rozell Amy & Jone Ryan
Sue Smith Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham UMW Ruth Sub-Group N. Wilkerson SS Class
Barbara Breckel Friendship SS Class
Priscilla Holt Robbie Ott
Arthur Freeman Priscilla Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham
Nick Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Danny Stroud
Starley Hand Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Norris Buie
Priscilla Holt Mr. & Mrs. Harry McKnight
Robbie Ott
Ethel Leatherman Mr. & Mrs. Ron Allen Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Evans Mr. & Mrs. John Hall Katheryn Hetherly Priscilla Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Jones Robbie Ott
Mr. & Mrs. Orvice Rozell Jen Stapf
Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Stidham Mr. & Mrs. Steve Weaver N. Wilkerson SS Class
Choice or Trust?
What is it that keeps us going? Each day can be a challenge
all its own. The world can be so unkind, and yet it can bring
such joy. So, which is it today? Often, we hear that “we” have
the choice to have a good or bad day, but that’s too simplistic.
There are so many external factors that influence our daily lives, that we forget to
trust what God may have in store for us.
I think we get so confused and disheartened by things because we do not understand
them or have no control over them, doubt is literally like a cloud that takes over our
lives, that drops down in front of our eyes so that we don’t actually see what is going
on right in front of us.
To “see more clearly”, take time this week and remember these words from Joshua
1:9. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do
not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
An Invitation for YOU to Sing along!
Consider this a personal invitation to be a part of the Chancel Choir. I would like for
all of you to be a part of our music and worship ministry.
Our weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm right after Family Night Life. We do
have a great deal of fun, just ask a choir member! We resume our regular schedule
on September 5th following FNL.
This is a non-audition choir that welcomes anyone who loves to sing and is open to all
adults and senior high youth. I’m looking forward to another great year for all to
“make a joyful noise to the Lord”!
Hope to see you Sundays and Wednesdays! Otis
Thank you to Katheryn Hetherly for your donation to the church
in honor of Forest & Wilda Rathbun!
A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!A Fond Farewell to Forest & Wilda Rathbun!
On Sunday, August 19th, we had a special
reception to wish Forest & Wilda the best as they
begin a new adventure closer to their family in
Lufkin, Texas. We thanked them for their faithful
commitment to Pleasant Retreat UMC and told
them to come see us often!
Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:Special thanks from the Rathbuns to all of you:
To know you is to know people who are kind,
considerate and thoughtful. To know you is to be
grateful for the special things you do. For
everything you’ve done, for being the special
people that you are, thank you! Love all of you!
Blessings, Forest & Wilda
Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler:Thank you from Lynda Fowler: Dear Ones, Just receiving a wonderful group of birthday cards last week from members of our beloved church gave me flashbacks of joyful memories! All of you remain loved ones to me as I think of the happiest times of my life. Please keep on loving me although I am far away. God is still real to me
and continues to say “I Am” because He is! God bless!
The Worship Commi8ee is reinsta�ng an old
tradi�on! Beginning August 1, 2018 we wanted to giL
the members of PRUMC who have a baby born/
adopted to a member a Cradle Cross that will become
a keepsake for the child. The Cradle Cross will be
placed on the altar aLer the birth or adop�on and
then given to the parents. This tradi�on will be for
members of PRUMC.
We understand that there will be parents and grandparents who are members
of PRUMC who would like to have a Cradle Cross for their child/grandchild if
that is the case you are welcome to request and purchase one by contac�ng
the church office. In this case the Cross would not be placed on the altar but
rather given to you once it arrives and you can giL it to your child/grandchild.
METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
We are proud to announce that three of our girls have moved
up to the youth group from the children’s division. Savannah
Stroud, Ellie Lemmert and Emily Howard are now officially in
the youth group! They went with us on our youth trip to
Branson and fit right in. Most of our youth have known them
since they were very young
and they are just part of the
family. We are all looking
forward to watching these
girls grow in their faith and
continuing their journey to
become disciples of Christ.
-Jeremy
In our Children’s Division, we had a great group of kids
receive regular attendance pins, Bibles and backpack
blessings on Sunday, August 19th! A big thank you to all
the wonderful
teachers that help our
kiddos learn about
Christ’s love!
