Kerrville District News

September 2008

 Kerrville District
The United Methodist Church
222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 528
Kerrville, Texas 78028
830/896-6400
830-896-6407 FAX
E-mail: kdumc@TEXXA.NET
http://home.windstream.net/kdumc/
 

  

District Program Committee Meeting, 2:00 PM at the District Office - September 25

 

District Youth Professional’s Meeting, 11:00 AM at Fredericksburg UMC - September 30

 

District Professional’s Meeting, Thursday, October 23, at FUMC Kerrville – THIS IS A CHANGE IN CALENDAR FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DUE TO BISHOP DORFF’S SCHEDULING.

 

 

 

 

 

September - December 2008

2008 Church Conference Schedule - Kerrville District

 All are called as Church Conferences unless the pastor requests Charge Conference.

If DS is scheduled to attend worship, and your worship times have changed, please contact the District Office with the updated information.

Sept 30 Hunt, 6:00 pm     Oct 1 Harper, 6:30 pm Oct 2 Burnet, 7:00 pm Oct 5 Oakalla, 10:00 am Oct 5 Kempner, 1:00 pm Oct 5 Chapel Hill, 3:00 pm Oct 12 Cotulla, 1:00 pm Oct 12 Dilley, 3:00 pm Oct 12 Pearsall, 5:00 pm Oct 12 Devine, 7:00 pm Oct 15 Utopia, 6:30 pm Oct 16 Sabinal, 6:30 pm Oct 19 Bertram, 10:45 am Oct 19 Liberty Hill, 1:00 pm Oct 20 Leakey/Montell, 6:00 pm Oct 21 Llano, 7:00 pm Oct 22 Highland Lakes/Walnut, 2:30 pm Oct 26 Goldthwaite, 1:00 pm Oct 26 Starr/Center City, 2:30 pm Oct 30 Medina, 6:30 pm     Nov 2 Carrizo Springs, 1:00 pm Nov 2 Crystal City/La Pryor, 2:30 pm Nov 2 Carrizo Springs, 1:00 pm

Nov 2 Crystal City/La Pryor, 2:30 pm Nov 2 Eagle Pass, 5:00 pm Nov 2 Uvalde, 7:30 pm Nov 3 Center Point, 5:00 pm Nov 3 Comfort, 6:30 pm Nov 5 Bandera, 6:00 pm Nov 6 Barnett Chapel, 6:00 pm Nov 9 San Saba, 11:15 am Nov 9 Bend/Lometa, 1:30 pm Nov 9 Valley Spring/Cherokee, 4:00 pm Nov 11 Blanco, 7:00 pm Nov 12 Lakehills, 7:00 pm Nov 17 Fredericksburg, 6:30 pm Nov 18 Lampasas, 7:00 pm Nov 19 St. Paul's, 7:00 pm Nov 20 Granite Shoals, 5:00 pm Nov 20 Marble Falls, 6:30 pm Nov 23 New Fountain, 1:00 pm Nov 23 Castroville, 3:00 pm Nov 23 Yancey, 5:00 pm Nov 23 Hondo, 6:30 pm   Dec 1 Kerrville, 7:00 pm Dec 2 Boerne, 7:00 pm Dec 3 Johnson City, 6:30 pm

 

  F.Y.I.

  “Finding and Welcoming Families for Faith” workshop: Is your church blessed with the sounds of youthful voices during worship? Is your nursery full of joyful and busy children? Are the children and young families in your community learning about God through your faithful outreach? If not, or if you’d like to reach more folks, consider sending a team to the “Finding and Welcoming Families for Faith” workshop presented by Rev. Nancy McDougall. This program is designed especially for the churches of the Kerrville District.
 

There will be two opportunities to attend: Saturday, October 18th at Lutie Watkins UMC in Llano and again on Sat. November 15th at Hondo UMC. Both workshops begin at 9:30 am and end by 2:30 pm. Lunch will be available at a nominal cost. The workshop is being sponsored by the Kerrville District Office and is offered at no charge to participants. If you’ve been praying for help in reaching young families in your community, we think this opportunity will be very helpful to you. We have also planned follow-up workshops in 2009 on “Forming and Firming Families of Faith” once you get them. Watch for further details! To reserve a space, call or e-mail the district office at 830-896-6400. For specific questions about the workshop, contact Nancy McDougall at nancymcd@nctv.com or 325-388-3752.

Clergy Spouse retreat to be Oct. 3-5 at Mt. Wesley

The Clergy Spouse Retreat is to be Oct. 3-5 at Mt. Wesley in Kerrville. The event is to include food, fellowship, time with God, a speaker, counseling, music, crafts, massages, men’s activities, a party and much more. This year’s theme is Life in the Fish Bowl. The retreat begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 (with no dinner) and ends at noon Oct. 5. Cost is $50 per person. Registration should be received by Sept. 3. For questions, call Liz Bailey at (325) 227-4149.

 

New Fountain UMC will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on Saturday, October 18. We look forward to seeing friends of New Fountain and relatives of former pastors and/or members. The morning program beginning at 11:00, will feature a time of reminiscing by former pastors and a service of Holy Communion in the sanctuary. A complimentary sausage barbecue plate will be served at noon.  (We would appreciate an RSVP by October 12 to newfountainumc@mecwb.com or 830-426-4219). The afternoon program will be from 1:15 till 2:30 in the Fountain of Life Center. The church history book “Precious Memories” has been compiled for this occasion and is available for $25.00 per copy.

 

Sermon Starters??
Interested in exchanging sermon ideas?  Right after our next District Professionals, Rev. Grady Roe is willing to coordinate a discussion about upcoming lectionary texts. Here's how it works.  You let him know you are interested by sending an email to:  roetherev@yahoo.com .  Put 'lectionary' in the subject line, (or if you can't spell 'lectionary' put  'sermon.').  He assigns a text to each person.  The group meets after lunch, and each person spends 5 or 6 minutes describing possible preaching points, then on to the next.

I'll Trade You One "Daniel" For....
Highland Lakes UMC has three Beth Moore studies they are willing to temporarily trade to another church in return for the loan of a different Beth Moore study.  They have"  "Daniel" and/or "Jesus, The One and Only, and/or "Breaking Free."   (They also have some DVD's of Rev. Grady Roe's sermons for sale, but those are so outstanding, you can't afford them). Anyway, if you want to exchange one Beth Moore for a different one, contact Trish Roe, 325.588.4187.
 

 Kids Hope USA Mentoring program builds caring relationships...one child, one hours, one church and one school.  Our church (First United Methodist Church, Kerrville) has adopted Tom  Daniels Elementary school.  Kids Hope USA needs mentors and prayer partners for the new school year.  All it takes is one hour a week to change a child's life and it will change yours.  Some of these children don't have a loving adult in their lives, YOU CAN BE THAT ADULT.  Will YOU give hope to a child?  If you have a heart for children, please call Tina Box at 257-0802. 

 As some may know, June 2009 is the 50th anniversary of Lakehills UMC. There is a new page on their website (www.gbgm-umc.org/lakehillsumc) that is taken from their history books as to help remind folks of where their church started and maybe help to plan where their future lies. 

Utopia UMC’s 3rd annual church festival September 27th BBQ Beef or Chicken plates $5.00; Live and silent auction - All starts at 11:00 AM

Mount Wesley needs a work crew to help replace fascia boards and gutters on the lounge.  Anyone willing to assist with this project should contact Janet Justice at 830-895-5700 or jjustice@mountwesley.org.  

Celebrate the season at Mount Wesley!  Mount Wesley’s dining facilities are available (subject to availability) to area church groups for holiday parties.  Contact Karen Craig for more information.  830-895-5700 or events@mountwesley.org

Did you know that Mount Wesley accepts aluminum cans for recycling?  Bagged cans can be dropped off at the Mount Wesley office or pick up can be arranged for large quantities.   Call 830-895-5700.

Conference Education Opportunities

Communicating in Multi Cultural Communities Nov 5 or 6, 2008 If you’re called to light a path to a more inclusive church and world, join two Assoc Gen Secretaries from UMC’s General Commission on Religion and Race, Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín Castañón and Ms. Suanne Ware Diaz. One day training (offered twice) in enhancing diversity & encouraging respect and inclusion in your church and in the diverse communities you serve. Sponsored by Commission on Religion and Race. Contact David Cho dmjacho@swbell.net 210.764.0856

STEPPING UP to Older Adult Ministry Nov. 7-8, 2008 - Join Dr. Rick Gentzler, General Board of Discipleship’s Director, Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministry, Nashville, at Alamo Heights UMC, San Antonio. Equip your congregation with the latest in OA ministry. Sponsored by the SWTC Council on Older Adult Ministry. Contact Wilma Williams wwilliams1@stx.rr.com 361.985.6582

Family Pre-Advent Retreat Nov. 8-9, 2008 -Traditional families, single parent families, all types of families with young children come to Mount Wesley to “get ready” for the Advent/Christmas seasons by preparing heart & home for the coming of the Christ child. Event sponsored by SWTC United Methodist Women. Contact Terry Schoenert 210.479.5911.
 

Clergywomen’s Retreat Nov 10-12, 2008 -A Sabbath, set apart soul oasis for rest, renewal, and reigniting. Join with colleagues, ordained elders, deacons, local pastors and seminary students at Canyon Lake Cabins to hear guest speaker Ginger Bassford. Look for details in late summer. Contact Cathey Meisetschlaeger cmeiset@gmail.com 512.303.1393
 

Adult Choral Workshop January 30-31, 2009 - Choirs & individuals gather at Northwest Hills UMC, Austin, to look at new worship music, improve skills and praise God in song. Join small & large church choirs under the baton of Dr. Andre Thomas. Sponsored in collaboration with Fellowship of United Methodists in Music & Worship Arts (FUMMWA) by SWTC Worship & Music Committee. Contact Beth Watson bwatson@nwhillsumc.org 830.997.7679

 

 

 

Prayer Concerns and AMENS!!!

 

An AMEN: We are starting two brand new Sunday school classes, which all of us are excited about.  We finally have enough pre-teen kids to have a class and we are starting up another Adult class.  It is big news for Leakey UMC!

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 Orlene Kitzman’s (Hunt UMC Youth Director) girls Candice and Emily are officially Kitzman’s as of September 4 (Grandpa’s 75th birthday!)  The girls were baptized at Hunt Crossing on September 7 by Rev. Sam Hunnicutt!  Praise God for His love and faithfulness!  It was a blessing to have Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Chris come from Michigan to celebrate with us!!  Thank you for your prayers! 

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 Prayers for Karen Harvey, wife of Rev. Gerald Harvey, is recovering from cataract surgery. 

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 Prayers for Rev. Charlie Parker who is recovering from knee surgery.

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Utopia UMC has a new study to begin in October, “Why we are Methodist…what we believe”
New roof on church completed with copies of shingles from time church was built in 1800’s
Completion work has begun on 60 foot labyrinth that can be used by public. This has been an Eagle Scout project by a local scout and is (as far as we can determine) the first labyrinth in the United States selected by a scout in order to meet the eagle requirements.

  

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