Lunenburg United Methodist Charge

 

Antioch UMC                                                           Williams UMC

 

On our walk. . . . .                 

January 28, 2009

 

Small Groups

In its simplest form, a small group is defined as a "Small Group Bible Study."  A small group is a subset of the church body that meets on any day.  Small groups can meet in non-church locations such as homes, restaurants, coffee shops, businesses or any location that is convenient for the attendees.  They meet morning, noon or night, any day of the week.  This follows the pattern of the early church in Acts 5:42  "Day after day, in the temple courts (weekend celebration) and from house to house (small group fellowships), they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. [NIV]. On the Lunenburg Charge, we have two groups that study the Bible.  We ask them to look at the word of God in depth so they may  accomplish all five of the purposes that Jesus gave us in the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37-38): Love God (Worship) and love your neighbor (Ministry) and in the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20) Go and Make Disciples (Evangelism), Baptize them (Fellowship) and Teach them (Discipleship).  We believe that as we balance the purposes we grow a healthy church, healthy small groups, and healthy followers of Christ.  As we strive to become disciples of Jesus Christ we need to know more about him.  Reading the Bible by yourself is fine, but if you are in a study group you can develop a better understanding of what the Word is about and how it affects you each and every day.  Opening your mind to what God has written and trying to understand (interpreting) what He wants us to know will lead us to make more disciples in Christ as well as strengthen our churches.

 

Small groups are for everybody.  The Word, the Church, is understood better in a small group setting.  If you are not in a small group then come try one.  Let the Word surround you as you learn from others what God has written.  The availability of small group encounters will increase as the year goes on.  We are currently looking at several different curriculums on the subject of faith based growth.  Watch for new initiatives in learning in small groups. 

 

Have a blessed week   

  Rev. Ed

 

Opportunities for Ministry and Service

 

This Weeks Event:

Monday, February 2

  Bible Study @ Antioch @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday, February 3

  Bible Study @ Audrey Smith’s @ 10:00 AM

   Antioch Committee Chairpersons Planning Meeting @ 7:00 PM

 Wednesday, February 4

   Prayer Meeting @ Williams @ 5:45 PM

    Choir Practice @ Williams @ 6:30 PM

 
Worship Events – Feb 1

 

Worship theme: Unclean Spirit

Hebrew Text: Deut 18:15-20

Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28

Communion

                                                      Feb 8
 

Worship theme: Proclaiming the Message

Hebrew Text: Isaiah 40:21-31

Sermon Text: Mark 1:29-39

 
                                        

 

Antioch Chairpersons Met

On Tuesday Jan 27 the Chairpersons of Antioch church committees met to plan the activities of the coming year.  Each chair provided a plan and ideas they plan to achieve and how they are going achieve their plans. The discussion included becoming a Faith Based Community, construction and reconstruction of our facilities, Outreach programs, Young Adult programs.  Also, a discussion of the church’s participation in the “Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation” program was enjoined.  More details on all these programs will be available at our next Council meeting.

 

Young Adults Meet

 

On Sunday, Jan 25 the young adults of Antioch met with church leaders to discus their concerns and needs. It was an informative meeting as they voiced their wishes to have programs keyed to their age levels.  They suggested a list of activities they would like to see including Bible Study, Jesus thematic events, Sunday night movies, a Facebook page, quarterly Young Adult Dinners, mission activities both local and long distance, special worship services, Sunday school discussion class, and tips for fun.  They are excited about the coming year and making some of items actual events.

 

Antioch Council to Meet

There will be a meeting of the Administrative Council on Tuesday, Feb 3, at 7:00PM.  The meeting will be about the goals that are being set for the church for the coming year.  This will be the first of our MONTHLY council meetings.  If you want to learn more about your church, or if you have suggestions you would like to voice, please join us.

 

Sunday School is available each Sunday morning.  The importance of Sunday School is that, though you may think hearing the word will suffice for you, you really need to be in attendance at Sunday School to gather all the information that you can in an open discussion classroom.  Jesus’ word cannot be totally understood just by listening to a sermon.  You have to interact with it and with other Christians to learn what He was saying to us.  This is a life long study and you should take part.  There is a class for every age so please plan on joining us to learn more about our Lord, Jesus Christ.   Sunday School at Williams begins at 10:45 AM and at Antioch at 10:00 AM.

 

 

Evening Bible Study    Evening Bible study will continue on February 2 at 7:00PM at Antioch.  We will be reviewing the Proverbs.  If you are looking for a study of God’s word join us not only for the study, but good fellowship.

 

 

Morning Bible Study. Morning Bible study will continue on February 10t at 10:00AM at Audrey Smith’s house.  We will be reviewing Psalms. If you are looking for a study of God’s word join us not only for the study, but good fellowship.

 

If you would like to contact Rev. Ed for any reason please call him at the parsonage, 676-2341 or you can call him on his cell phone:  252-532-0952 or 252-537-5705.  He can also be reached via e-mail at revedumc@yahoo.com

 

 

Our Soldiers in Iraq
The following local soldiers are serving our country in Iraq.  If you would like to they would appreciate a note from home.
 
Soldiers' names:  SSG Fowler, Thomas J; 
                               SGT Dutzman, Laura L; 
                               SGT Thompson   Christopher R
 
 Address:  180th EN CO

                   54th EN BN

                  APO AE  09322

 

 
 

 
Prayer List   

Please keep the following families in your prayers:

Marjorie Thompson

Christian Sutton

Brandon Moseley

Shirley Hite & Family

Sheila Cage

Jeff Hendricks

Earl "Chucky” Barnes

Sara Sutton

Nathan Hendricks

Edna A. Bagley

Our Military

Maria Kay

Ellen & John Gentry

Cameron Fowler

David Jones

Becky Eades & boys

Edith Parham

Dee Welch

Frances Hawthorne

Tommy Cage

Bernard Bottoms

Harry & Margaret Smith

Grace DiStefano

Bertha Bottoms

Walter B. & Carolyn Moseley

Gertrude Hite

Gayle Grant

Fred & Denise Harper

D. Walker

Doris Daniel

Linda Dunlow & Family

Christopher Thompson

Betty Reese

CV & Agnes Thompson

B. H. Sanford

Grace Marshall

John & Greta Clay & Family

Dorothy Driskill

Bertha Arthur

Margaret J. Conner

Jimmy Conner

Allen Alcock

Dorothy Ann Irby

Vince Callis

Nancy Grant

Elizabeth Biggerstaff 

President Obama

Alicia Clary

Sherry Cobb

Louise Ogburn

Kathy McReynolds

Family of Ann Rash

Warren Jackson

Rev. William Quick

Allison & Lenora Brooks

Tom & Sandy Gee

Tom Fowler

Rev Patrick Logan

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Ilacqua

 

 
 
 
Ladies Tea
Williams Ladies Tea will meet on Saturday, Jan 31 @10:00 AM.  This month the ladies will be making soup to take to the shut-ins in our charge.  If you would like to help and have a great time of fellowship please join them.
 
 
Angel Food Ministries
 
Angel Food Ministries will be taking orders for food on Feb 9 and 16.  Pickup will be a t the TPCC in Victoria on Feb 21.  A menu is attached for those who would like to take advantage of this program. It is open to anyone, young, middle aged, elderly, and it is extremely cost effective.
 
 
 
A Note From the Outreach Committee:
 
F   R   A   N   K   ?
 
Closing Thoughts:
 
God made wrinkles to show where smiles have been!
 
Be Blessed, Go with Christ
 
 


UFEBRUARY 2009
MENU

REGULAR BOX

 

Balanced nutrition and variety with enough food to feed a family of four for a week.

SENIOR/CONVENIENCE BOX

For Seniors or People on the Go!

 

Ten perfectly seasoned, nutritionally balanced, fully cooked meals—just heat and serve. Each meal has been developed with the dietary needs of senior citizens in mind, and contains 3 oz. of protein, a starch & two vegetables or fruit.

1.5 lb.     Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)

2 lb.       Tray Pack Chicken Breast

1 lb.       Boneless Pork Chops

2 lb.       Breaded Chicken Nuggets

28 oz.     Salisbury Steak Entreé

12 oz.     Sliced Bacon

1 lb.       All-Meat Hot Dog

1 lb.       Stir Fry (Broccoli, Red Peppers & Onions)

1 lb.       Carrots

8 oz.      Breakfast Cereal

32 oz.     2% Shelf Stable Milk

35 oz.     Crinkle-Cut Fries

7.25 oz. Mac ‘n Cheese

1 lb.       Rice

1 lb.       Bean Soup Mix

              Dozen Eggs

              Dessert

Beef Chili Macaroni Casserole with Diced Carrots and Green Beans

 

Ham & White Beans with Diced Sweet Potatoes and Winter Blend Vegetables

 

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Corn and Capri Blend Vegetables

 

Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice, Peas and Carrots, and Squash Medley

 

Flame Broiled BBQ Chicken Breast with Diced Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

 

Seasoned Beef Chili with Beans, Broccoli and Applesauce

 

Beef Meatballs & Shell Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Green Bean Casserole and Squash Medley

 

Pot Roast and Gravy with Vegetables, Diced Potatoes and Green Peas

 

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese with Diced Carrots and Green Peas

 

Grilled Chicken Breast over Rice & Gravy with Diced Carrots and Green Peas

 

10 2-pack, individually-wrapped cookies

 

                                             $30.00

                                                                                        $28.00

 

***One or More Specials Available Only with the Purchase of Either of the Boxes Above***

 

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #1
6 lb. Assorted Meat Box                              $22.00

1.5 lb. Bone-In Ribeye Steak (2 x 12 oz.)

1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Lean Ground Beef Patties (4 x 6 oz.)

2 lb.    Thick-Cut Pork Chops (4 x 8 oz.)

1 lb.    Mild Italian Sausage with Mozzarella Cheese

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #2
4 lb. Steak Combo                                        $21.00

2.5 lb. T-Bone Steaks (4 x 10 oz.)

1.5 lb. New York Strip Steaks (2 x 12 oz.)

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #3
Super Value Fajita Kit (5+ lbs.)                   $21.00

2 lb.    Steak Fajita Strip Packs (2 x 1 lb.)

2 lb.    Chicken Breast Fajita Strip Packs (2 x 1 lb.)

1 lb.    Onions & Bell Peppers

20 ct.  8” Flour Tortillas

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #4
Frozen Side & Fixin’s Box                          $16.00

Compliments our Great Steak and Chicken Boxes

2 lb.  Heat & Serve Corn

2 lb.  Heat & Serve Green Beans

2 lb.  Heat & Serve Mashed Potatoes

1        Brown Gravy Mix

8 ct.   Dinner Roll

1        Pie

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #5
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box                        $21.00

3 lb.      No. 1 Premium Idaho Baking Potatoes

3 lb.      No. 1 Premium North Carolina Sweet Potatoes

2 lb.      No. 1 Premium New Crop Western Grown Yellow Onions

9 oz.      California Premium Raisins

1 lb.      Premium California Grown Carrots

1 head Premium Fresh Green Cabbage

3 lb.      New Crop Tree-Ripened Red Delicious Apples

2 each  Premium Washington State Anjou Pears

1 each  Premium Golden Sweet Pineapple

3 lb.      New Crop Premium Florida Tree-Ripened Valencia Oranges

 

FEBRUARY SPECIAL #6
Tangerine Box                                              $15.00

2/5 Bushel New Crop Florida Tree-Ripened Honey Tangerines

(approximately 20-21 pounds or 70-75 tangerines)

 

     

      Orders Due:          Feb 9, and 16*

      Distribution Day:   Feb 21 11:00AM*

       *Online:                      Feb 15

       Local distribution site: TPCC Victoria

                                           434- 321-3054

Hwww.angelfoodministries.com

 

 

Angel Food Ministries is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410

Angel Food Ministries Reserves the Right to Substitute Any of the Above Items Due to Availability, Cost and Quality
We Accept Food Stamps (EBT).