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A Letter from Pastor Cindy
From My Heart to Yours,
Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself.” Your neighbor includes everyone with which we come in contact- both inside and outside of the church. Let’s all strive to do this better and better every day.
On September 26th, my husband and I had the honor of going to Holding Institute to deliver the large amount of items that you had generously donated. The workers at the Institute were blessed and excited that we had thought about the needs of those they serve. Thank you for reaching out to the least, the last, and the lost in this way.
Our church vision statement says, “ We are imperfect people called to love Jesus, serve others, and offer God’s grace to all.” I love everyone connected to SFUMC in any way.
God bless you all.
In Christ,
Pastor Cindy
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Director of Programs / Music Director
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 31,2019 at 5:30 P.M. 
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Our Wesley Nurse
Sharlene Scheler RN BSN
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 Methodist Ladies’ News
There was no meeting in August and no September Church Newsletter, so let’s catch up!
We last met on Thursday September 12th at 2:00pm in our room in the Adult Education building. The agenda included the following:
* A devotional based on the parable of the Prodigal Son, (Luke 15:11-32) was presented by Terry Carmack using photos of Rembrandt’s painting entitled The Return of the Prodigal Son which she viewed during her time in St. Petersburg last month with MaryAnn Walborg. Information was shared from the book of that same title by Henri J.M. Nouwen, which was very important to both women.
*We had focused time on the status of the Fall Festival plans for our group’s Country Store booth and a time of sharing for those that have been working on projects for the Country Store so Kathleen Clock-Caso (who is in charge of our booth) could begin to get an idea of what will be sold to start the inventory lists. Wonderful creativity and enthusiasm were on display with hand-made items including sewing, crocheting, kitchen crafts like preserves, Christmas items, magnets, note cards, jewelry, prayer beads and more!
*Plans were made to send sign-up sheets on clip-boards during worship services prior to the Nov. 9th Festival for folks to work during the Fall Festival at the quilt show and the Country Store booth. Also bulletin flyers will be made asking for quilts for the show and for contributions of hand-made items for the booth for Sunday worship bulletins soon.
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE A SPECIAL DAY! For several months JUDY McABEE HAS BEEN WORKING HARD IN PLANNING A GUIDED TOUR OF THE PAINTED CHURCHES IN THE SCHULENBURG AREA. THE TRIP WILL BE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH. WE WILL LEAVE IN CAR POOLS FROM THE CHURCH AT 8:20 AM. COST FOR THE TOUR IS $10.00 PER PERSON AND THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE 4 CHURCHES WITH A LUNCH BREAK AT MOMMA’S AT SENGELMANN HALL. (EACH PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THEIR OWN LUNCH). WE PLAN TO RETURN TO SMITHVILLE ABOUT 3:00PM. Please be on time, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a water bottle if you want and remember your camera.
*If you have any questions about the trip contact Judy: 407-319-3242 or text Terry: 512-237-0087.
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Smithville Methodist Men News
Our next meeting will be Tuesday,October 15th at 6:00 P.M.
The place will be announced and each member will be contacted when the location is determined.
Team Leader: Buddy Williams
Team Members: John Burleson,Dan Ellis, Glynn Hill, Gerald Menasco, Norman Jones.
CLASS MEETING EVERY TUESDAY AT 1:00 P.M.
Class meeting held at Ken and Ann Harris has been changed to Glynn and Mariln Hill's home every Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. Come join us to discuss "What have you done for God this week and What has God done for you." During our many discussions, we learn more about God and how he has continued to helped each and everyone of us. For more information call, Marilyn (512)680-3103
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Gordon Cyr, Director of Youth Ministries
(832) 859-2331 cell or office (512) 237-3325
gordon@smithville-umc.org
www.smithville-umc.org
Youth update from the Upper Room:
As mentioned before, building a youth group is not something that happens overnight. That being said, we’re doing better than expected at only month 6. We had 3 special events in the summer, which brought 17, 10, and 10, a total of 37 young people to our church. Our last 3 regular Wednesday night youth groups had 8, 17, and 20, which is FANTASTIC!!! The youth group also took on a project of having a Blessing Box. So far that Blessing Box has been a blessing to someone by providing 95 to 100 meals, and by providing summer reading books off the summer reading list from Smithville ISD.
Youth involvement in the church:
Our youth have continued to be involved in church activities. In September, our youth were active by helping serve meals on Wednesday nights, reading scripture in Sunday services, picking up church attendance sheets, turning off lights, blowing out candles, and taking up the offering.
Youth on the move:
Our youth are back on the move with school, two were invited to join National Honor Society, one was invited to join National Society for High School Scholars, one did very well in a golf tournament, one moved off and started college, and the rest have started band, football, and all of their other school activities again.
A word from the Director of Youth Ministries:
Please continue praying for our youth department. We are growing in numbers, which means we are reaching more young people with a weekly positive message. If you would like to give to the Blessing Box, we could use your help. We need the larger bottled waters, packages of snack crackers, animal crackers, small individual assorted bags of chips, and pop top Chef Boyardee or meal type soups are perfect. From myself and all of the youth, we want you to know how much we appreciate your prayers and support.
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Diabetic Bingo on Tuesday's from 2pm to 4pm, at the First United Methodist Church’s Family Activity Center.
The cost is FREE.
The winnings will be food, household needs like dish soap, laundry detergent. It is a come and go bingo. Come and join the fun. You do not need to be diabetic to play and win.
For questions call Sharlene Scheler RN Wesley Nurse at 210-259-3733 or email sscheler@mhm.org. Look forward to seeing you and having fun.
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Emmaus News
The schedule for the Cathedral Oakes Community Gatherings for the remainder of 2019 is as follows:
October 15th- Gonzales Presbyterian Church
November 19th- Weimer FUMC
Gatherings begin with a pot luck dinner and then are followed with music, worship and communion.
Terry Carmack (512)237-0087(texts preferred or email: frantichick@hotmail.com)
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Bible Study - Sundays at 6:00 pm
We would love to see you, please come join us.
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Food Pantry:
Needs volunteers on Wednesday mornings.
Church Office:
Needs 1 volunteer each Wednesday from 10-12 to cover the phone during the weekly staff meeting.
Drivers Needed:
For rides to church and doctor appointments. If you would be willing to serve Christ in this way, please call the church office at 512-237-3325.
Smithville Community Clinic:
We are always looking for volunteers to help out to do basic office/receptionist duties. Please contact Brianna Temby at (512) 237-0647.
New Hope Respite:
Needs volunteers on Thursdays in the FAC.
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WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL
WEDNESDAYS @ 9:30 am
Prayer is a sacred practice that works in ways we can’t even begin to comprehend. As Christians, we have faith in God’s plan, but can you explain the peace or comfort you experience in the midst of grief or trials? Do you ever need a moment in the middle of your busy-ness week to pause and recharge? Come to the chapel and quiet your heart. Prayer is personal. Prayer is powerful. You will find your life enriched as you pray. Suzanne and Neta meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Come as you are, come when you can.
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 NRSV
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New Hope Respite
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Thursdays
FUMC Family Activity Center
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October
Birthdays & Anniversaries
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 With Love & Blessings,
Melinda Lanier, October 2nd
Michele Rutherford, October 3rd
Angeline Smith, October 3rd
Renee Blaschke, October 4th
Hannah Bales, October 5th
Marvin Conrad, October 5th
Sandra Alexander, October 6th
Wendy Coker, October 7th
Ephrain Pruitt, October 7th
Wilson Pruitt, October 7th
Carl Angers Jr, October 9th
Linda Estus, October 11th
Brenda Knode, October 12th
Melvin Evans, October 14th
Milo Pena, October 14th
Betty Richardson, October 14th
Jennifer Starkey, October 14th
Bettie Williams, October 14th
Tom Davis, October 15th
Gentry Evans, October 16th
Margherita Mohr, October 16th
Saralyn Herrera, October 17th
Beverly Cooper, October 18th
Ann Fulcher, October 18th
Laura Gartman, October 18th
Chris Hinnant, October 18th
Christie Otto, October 18th
Kimberly Scheler, October 20th
Beverly Davis, October 22nd
Markie Bowles, October 23rd
James Richardson, October 26th
Howard Burns, October 27th
Becky Getter, October 27th
Andra Sparks, October 27th
Grover Shade, October 29th
Dominic Pruitt, October 31st
Taylor & Brittany Floyd
October 10th
Sara Pena
October 11th
Nancy Moree
October 30th
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October Lectionary
Sunday, October 6, 2019
- Lamentations 1:1-6
- Psalm 137 (UMH 852)
- 2 Timothy 1:1-14
- Luke 17:5-10
- World Communion Sunday (offering)
Sunday, October 13, 2019
- Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
- Psalm 66:1-12 (UMH 790)
- 2 Timothy 2:8-15
- Luke 17:11-19
Sunday, October 20, 2019
- Jeremiah 31:27-34
- Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19 (UMH 750)
- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
- Luke 18:1-8
Sunday, October 27, 2019
- Joel 2:23-32
- Psalm 65(UMH 789)
- 2 Timothy 2:1-7
- Luke 18:9-14
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FUMC Smithville
PayPal On-Line Donations
You can now make a donation to show your support for Smithville FUMC on-line.
and you will find the donate button. Which gives you easy access to use PayPal - in a few minutes.
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Announcement for children’s bulletins
Dear Members:
We encourage children to be part of our church. One thing that we offer is “Childrens Worship Bulletins”. These are entertaining and informative with stories, artwork, puzzles, games related the Bible. When children are given a bulletin of their own each week, they know that worship is for them, too. “Children's Worship Bulletins” come in two age groups: for ages 3-6 and ages 7-12. Both are filled with puzzles, codes, seek-and-finds, mazes, dot-to-dots, hidden pictures, word games and more. There is also a “secret code” to allow children to do Bible puzzles and games at home.
We have children’s packets in the Sanctuary for ages 3-6 and 7-12. Childrens are invited to use these and take home their Bulletin. We can provide more “Childrens Worship Bulletins“ to interested members.
{… insert clip art picture of Jesus and children…}
{… include a “Children’s Worship Bulletin” in a Sunday worship bulletin…}
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ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
September 24,2019
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Council Members Present:
Becky Brooks
Heloise Long Castles
Gordon Cyr
Ronnie Lanier
Pastor Cindy Layton
Judy McAbee
Trisha Menasco
David Mohr
Julie Smith
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Non-Council Members Present:
Terry Carmack
Dianna Ewen
Ashlie Hamilton
Terry Krueger
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Julie Smith called the meeting to order and offered the opening prayer.
Treasurer’s Report – Terry Krueger our new Treasurer was present and presented the attached report.
Ronnie made a motion to table approval of the attached budget until he and SPRC could take a closer look at personnel salaries. Trisha Menasco seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Approval of Expenditures in Excess of $500 – None presented.
New Business – Pastor Cindy passed out the packet we will present at the Charge Conference on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Becky Brooks made a motion to accept the packet as presented excluding the financial report until salaries are set. Julie Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Gordon Cyr asked about payment from Trustees and Methodist Ladies for his son, Cody. The checks should now be sent to Hardin Simmons University.
Trustee’s Report – No report presented.
Julie Smith reported she had contacted the District Office regarding the process of selling church property.She explained the lengthy process which is attached.She will contact the Trustees to start the process of selling Chel’s Place.
SPRC Report - Judy McAbee set a date of October 15, 2019 at 6:30 to discuss personnel salaries. She also announced the Treasurer and Secretary positions had been filled. Terry Krueger is our new Treasurer and Ashlie Hamilton is our new Secretary. She continues to advertise for a Choir Director/Pianist position but none have applied so far. She will then split the the position to two separate positions.
The Nursery worker position has been eliminated at this time.
Pastor’s Report – No report presented. Pastor Cindy addressed the ongoing issues with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Ronnie Lanier made a motion to have the Trustees draw up an agreement for the leaders to sign a Building Usage agreement signed by them and the Church outlining what can and cannot be done and what all is expected. Julie Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Director of Youth Ministries Report – Attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
Director of Programming Report – No report presented.
Old Business – Ronnie Lanier announced he would get with Gordon Cyr to list the expenses spent on Chel’s Place to date and bring a report to the next meeting.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with Pastor Cindy offering the closing prayer.
Minutes taken and recorded by Becky Brooks.
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Upcoming Calendar events:
Tuesday, October 1,2019
CHARGE CONF. In the Sanctuary at 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 5,2019
Youth Fall Bash
Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Painted Churches Tour - Please see Methodist Ladies' News for details.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Administrative Council Meeting 6:30
Friday, October 31, 2019
Trunk or Treat at 5:30
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Concerns:
- Dorothy McNeely – Dianna Ewen’s Mother
- Josephine Mcgregor – Friend of Janis Vasek
- Cari Nally-Geraughty – Associate of Reed Morgan
- Lynn Dale
- Mark Srubar–Brother of Jean Lastavica
- Richard Pifer-Friend of Karen Boehk
- Katherine Temby
- Cherrell Rose
- Buddy Turner- Friend of Kathleen Caso - Clock
- Patricia - Sister of Suzanne Hinnant
- Ann Isaac - Friend of Penny Ackerman
- Preston & Ellie Kyle - Robin Barton’s friends
- Ted Krueger
- Ken Harris
- Leticia Walborg - MaryAnn Walborg’s daughter-in-law
- Clients of Food Pantry
- Elaine - Terry Carmack's sister
- Melinda Lanier - Ronnie's wife
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