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Henning Memorial United Methodist ChurchSharing the Light of Christ since 1884 AnnouncementsAUGUST 29, 2010 MUSIC MINISTRIES - The Henning Memorial UMC Chancel Choirs have begun
meeting again on Sunday mornings at 7:40 AM and 10:10 AM. The Bell Choir has also begun rehearsals
again on Wednesdays at 6 PM. If you are
interested in joining one of our ministries, we look forward to seeing you
there! FLOWERS ON THE
ALTAR today are given to the glory of God in honor of Dahse Rhea Vincent’s baptism. FLOWERS ON THE
ALTAR today are given to the glory of God in memory of Mrs. W. T.
Burton by Shirley and Bill Lawton. We have been
praying for the vision and direction of our church during our time of
transition. We invite you to join us in
praying immediately after the 8:00 am service AND on Mondays at 12:30 pm in the
Sanctuary. Also, please include the
church in your daily prayers. NEW LIFE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CLASS - The New Life Sunday School Class began a new study, John
Ortberg’s “If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got To Get Out of the Boat” on Sunday, August 22nd. Everyone is invited to join us in Room 201
(upstairs) at 9:15 am. CONGRATULATIONS
AND WELCOME to our newest members, Martie
Cain and Steven Settoon. FALL BROCHURE
- We have prepared a special fall brochure which includes the Bible studies
beginning September 1st, plus other events for Fall
2010. It has a lot of great information
and we hope you find it useful. Extra
copies are available at the front desk in the reception area. USHERS NEEDED:
Today we are passing a clipboard with a
sign-up sheet so that youth, men and women can sign up to be an usher at one of
the morning services. You are asked to
attend one of the usher trainings, September 12th or September 19th in Key Hall
during the Sunday School hour. Training is a requirement for those who wish
to usher. We look forward to seeing you
at training. EVENING SERVICE
will be led by Vickie Huckeba. Scripture is Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16. NURSERY - If you
need child care / nursery for any meeting at HMUMC this month, please contact
Peggy in the church office at 527-5483. BIBLE STUDY - Do
you desire a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you want an overview of the Bible? Do you have 34 weeks to devote to your
growth? If you answered yes to all 3
questions contact Rev. Heather to sign up for Disciple Bible Study
527-5483. It will not be held on
Wednesday nights. UMYF -
Open Gym begins Wednesday after school. After Open Gym, we will have dinner in Key
Hall, followed by small groups in the Family Life Center. Wonderful Wednesday Night
Bible Study Class (WWNBSC) will resume
meeting September 1st at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room. We will be focusing on short studies starting
with Max Lucado’s book ~ “Facing
Your Giants.” You know your
“Goliath.” You recognize his walk, the
thunder of his voice. He taunts you with
bills you can’t pay, people you can’t please, habits you can’t break, failures
you can’t forget, and a future you can’t face.
Just like David, YOU CAN FACE YOUR GIANTS! Come and join us for this exciting
study. Please call the Church Office
(527-5483) or Sherry Mansell
(625-7801) to register. WESLEYAN WEDNESDAY - Learning
Opportunity starts September 1st at 6pm - Risking Welcome study facilitated by
Rev. Heather. It will run 6 weeks of "come and see" and then will
have 2 weeks of "go and do." We
will use Scripture, videos, and a study & reflection guide to experience,
discuss, and meditate on the Christian model of hospitality. For more information contact Rev. Heather in
the church office at 527-5483. UMYF -
Youth Ignite permission slips are due NEXT Sunday, September 4th. SPECIAL PRAYERS
- Mission and Outreach would like you to say special prayers for Jerri and Bill
Savuto, missionaries in Igembe,
Kenya at Maua Methodist Hospital. Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, with
the efforts of the Outreach Committee has developed a covenant relationship
with them. Immediate prayers of concern
are rising costs, shortage of nurses and hospital
staff, and critical daily needs of so many people. PAINT AND TWIST
- You are invited to join other church members at Painting with a Twist on
Saturday, September 18th. We will be
painting a red cross with scrolls. We
will paint from 7:00-9:00pm, but can gather as early as 6:30pm. The cost is $35. We can have up to 44 people attend. Please email Sara White at saragail1229@yahoo.com or call her at
558-5130 by September 3rd, if you
would like to attend. BOOK CLUB - September's book club selection is Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson.
We will meet on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6pm at Cindy Qualls' home. Our October selection will be Water for
Elephants by Sara Gruen. For this selection we will meet on Thursday,
Oct. 14 at 6pm; the location for this meeting will be announced later. Please email Sara White at saragail1229@yahoo.com or call her at 558-5130, if you plan to attend either date. Free Life Skills Classes at
Care Help of Sulphur - September 10th How to Budget / October 8th Resume
Writing / November 12th Skills Assessment / December 10th How to Budget - Care
Help of Sulphur offers free
Life Skill Classes taught by well known job educator, Carol Pettyjohn.
Classes are free and open to all regardless of income. The purpose of these classes are to prepare
job seekers by finding out what skills they already have, important job interviewing
tips, how to create a resume, and how to budget their money. Location:
200 N. Huntington Street. (Enter double doors on south side of
building). Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve
a seat 528-2273. MCNEESE WESLEY FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES their 2nd Annual Fundraiser
Golf Tournament Monday, September 27th.
Sponsors needed…Golfers needed...Begins at 11am. Applications due September 22nd. Applications are available at the church
office. For more information please call
Bill Stanton 337-477-0422 or 337-540-3692. CHILDREN’S HOME
BENEFIT RIDE - Saturday, October 9th, 2010. Caravan on motorcycles, in
trucks, cars, and church vans from Asbury UMC in Lafayette to the new children’s
home in Sulphur. Registration fee is $20.00 per driver, $10.00
per passenger. Includes
lunch, live band and tour of home. Ride benefits Methodist Children’s Home for
Southwest Louisiana in Sulphur. For more information, contact Doug Hall at (985)
860-5247 or Libby Ricky with Asbury United Methodist Church at (337) 456-6116. Registration forms are available in the church
office. METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME OF SOUTHWEST
LOUISIANA A Grand Opening
and Dedicatory Service will be held on October 17th. The Open House
will be 2:00-4:00 pm, with the Dedication to commence at 2:30 pm. Bishop William
Hutchinson will be present, and
the local churches and general community are invited to be in attendance. UMYF
- Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor program is here again. This is a youth fundraiser and all you have
to do to help the youth is shop at Kroger.
Be sure and pick up one of the blue Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor cards
from any youth member or the church office.
Then the next time you shop at Kroger scan your Kroger Plus card then
the blue Neighbor to Neighbor card. Then
throw away the blue card. Every time you
shop at Kroger with your Kroger Plus card a percentage of what you spend will
go towards the youth group. Last year
you helped us to raise $1,363.25. Thank you for your support. Care Help of Sulphur is in need of volunteers to help process donated items for
the Wise Penny Thrift Store. If you can
donate a few hours once a week or once a month, we can use your assistance in
this valuable community ministry. We
welcome individuals or groups to work morning or afternoon shifts on
weekdays. Special work days on the
weekend can be arranged for groups as well.
With proceeds from store sales, we offer assistance with rent,
utilities, food, furniture, and clothing to Sulphur/Carlyss residents in need. Care Help’s mission is to express the love of
God through ministry to those in need, by supplying short-term assistance and
promoting life skills. Please contact
Sandy Friesner, Volunteer
Coordinator, 528-2273, vccarehelp@xspedius.net or stop by the Wise Penny Thrift
Store at 200 North Huntington Street. SUNDAY
MORNING WORSHIP IN AUGUST
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