Flutissimo
Last Sunday the Richland Hills congregation was treated to a concert by the flute orchestra called “Flutissimo.” It was wonderful! Some of the more memorable selections for me were “Plains and Petticoats” by Nancy Wood. Ms. Wood took excerpts from the diaries of women who crossed the plains to settle in Texas and put them to music played by an assortment of flutes. After the diary readings by Jeanene Craig, Flutissimo made the stories come alive musically. One could actually visualize wagons rolling, buffalo grazing, campfire dancing and of course Comanche Indians! I kept looking for the large cinema screen because it felt like we were in the movie theater.
Flutissimo consists of 27 flutists, two of which belong to RHUMC, Janice Spooner and her daughter Denise Buckner. The concerts are free and the orchestra sells musical compact discs to support their performances. The CDs are ten dollars each, if you would like to purchase one, contact Phil Silvernail the “sound guy.”
Finally, I would end with a quote by J. Craig: "Of all the wind instruments, the flute can do the most things the most easily. A fine performer on a flute can dash up a scale and down again so quickly that our ears cannot separate the notes. A flutist can skip and jump from note to note so lightly that the music reminds us of the quickness of a rabbit or of a gazelle. She can swoop and turn and trill the notes until we think that we are hearing a bird. Musicians say that a flute can do anything!"
After attending a Flutissimo concert you will believe it!
Shalom,
Howard
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RHUMC is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Stephen Ministers can provide.....a listening ear, a hand to hold, an arm around a
shoulder, comfort when you're really lonely. We never expect the hard times to
come. Sometimes burdens which were once light become too heavy for us to handle
alone. Unexpected illness catches us without a support system. Death of a loved one throws
a life out of balance. It happens to everyone at some point. Stephen Ministers are trained in
Christ-centered caring, and are available to help in tough times. Contact a pastor or a Stephen
Leader for more information.
UM General Conference - Closing Worship
United Methodists must live with a spirit of abundance and not scarcity as they go into the world, the new president of the Council of Bishops told delegates on May 2, at the closing worship of the 2008 General Conference. It is “incumbent on you and me as people of Christian faith that we not become stingy with the blessings—stingy with what we have received from God,” said Bishop Gregory Palmer in his sermon to close the denomination’s top legislative assembly.
Palmer, who leads the church’s Iowa
Area, was installed as president of the council on April 26. “Naked we came into
this world,” he said. “We brought nothing with us, and we will take nothing with
us. Everything we have—every good and perfect gift, comes from God. “I am
more hopeful for the church tonight than I have ever been because I am more
vulnerable than I have ever been, and I need to depend more on the Holy Ghost
than I have ever depended on the Holy Ghost,” he said. “Lord except you help us
by your spirit we haven’t a got a chance.” Palmer’s sermon closed the April 23-
May 2 assembly shortly before midnight.
By J. Richard Peck
This was his 11th General Conference, Peck is a four-time editor of the Daily Christian
Advocate now serving as an editor for United Methodist News Service during
General Conference
Mark your calendars now!
“CHURCH-WIDE CANOE TRIP” ~
Saturday, May 10 on the Brazos River
Leaving RHUMC at 7:30 a.m. and returning that afternoon. The cost is $30.00 per canoe, which includes paddles, life-jackets, and shuttle. A canoe can hold two adults plus an ice-chest for lunch, and 1 child or 2 small children. Contact Jim Sharp at jimsharp1@verizon.net or the church office for more info or to register.
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Celebration of Women ~ Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day |
M - O - T - H - E - R
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold,
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell
"MOTHER!"
A word that means the world to me.
Howard Johnson (c. 1915)
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Gentlemen Start Your Ovens!!!! |
The annual Billy Bob Crocker Bake off is coming Sunday May 18. Proceeds go toward the Adult Mission Trip to McCurdy School in Espanola, New Mexico, July 5-12. All men of the church are encouraged to (note new rules) bake some kind of dessert item: pies, cakes, cobblers, cookies, candies, etc. No desserts requiring refrigeration will be accepted. Two identical items will be brought, one for sampling and one for auctioning. The bake off/auction will be preceded by a United Methodist Men provided lunch. Any questions should be directed to Jack Teddlie.
We need YOU!!
The children’s Sunday School program is in need of several volunteers to help mold and shape our young members on their faith journey. No experience is needed, just a loving and willing heart. Training will be provided. All of the positions listed allow you to stay connected with your own Sunday School class and are not a commitment every Sunday. Please call Terre McGill at the church office or e-mail tmcgill@rhumc.net for more information.
The following are descriptions of the vacant positions:
CSI Teacher (need 2) – Will teach 2 Sundays and then have 2 Sundays off – Teaches 5th and 6th graders in our CSI discussion based class.
Drama Teacher K-1st Grade (need 1) – Will teach 1 Sunday a month. The drama teacher will use provided curriculum to prepare a lesson and teach once a month for children K-1st grade.
veritas... 5:30 p.m. Saturday May 10th
Visit the 'NEW' veritas... website
http://www.rhumc.net/veritas/veritas.html
Speaker - Rev. Howard Martin
Sunday, May 11th
Rev. Howard Martin Will Be Preaching
Celebration of Women Sunday
Mother’s Day
Scripture: Acts 2 (selected verses)
Message: “Mothers Day/Pentecost”
Wesleyan Homes Offering
May 11 is the annual Mother’s Day Offering for the Wesleyan Homes Benevolent Fund. This offering is the primary way to help insure that the Wesleyan Homes which show compassion and hospitality for the elders in Central Texas continue to receive residents regardless of their ability to pay. In 2007, over $90,000 of benevolent support was given to residents of our Retirement Homes and $1,320,000 to our Nursing Homes. No one has ever been turned away from Wesleyan Homes because of their inability to pay. The offering on Sunday will help insure this policy with rising health care costs.
Listen to last Sunday's sermon by Rev. Howard Martin:
Message:“Ascending/Descending”
Listen to past sermons here!
(Click on the link above, Right Click on the sermon you want, and select SAVE TARGET AS...... Then save your selected sermon to your computer to download to your IPOD or MP3 player)
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“Israel-Palestine”
Study
May 7 & May 14
Do you watch the news in
dismay as the conflict in
Israel-Palestine continues? Do you wish
that you understood more about what’s
going on? On May 7 and May 14 the
United Methodist Women are sponsoring
a two-part study entitled “Israel-
Palestine.” The sessions cover historical
perspectives and current political, social
information with an emphasis on mission.
This is not a “for women only”
event.
All are invited to participate in
this interesting and informative study.
Mary Knowles and Rev. Nancy Allen will
be leading the sessions. Look for details
on where it will meet, and the time is
6:00-7:30 p.m. both Wednesdays.
Inez Reeves Circle
Tuesday, May 13 ~ 9:45 a.m.
Hostess: Betty Newton
Program: Anne Noyes
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You are invited to attend "How To Build A Better You" with Bryan Dodge at Arborlawn UMC on Wed, May 14th at 6:30pm, sponcered by the Arborlawn UMC Men's group.
Please let Mark Hancock know if you are interested in attending and if you would like to bring your wife or a friend. If there are enough people. Click here for more information
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Children’s Music News
The schedule for playing and singing is as follows:
Joyful Noise – May 11th at 10:45 service
Children’s Chimes – May 11th at 10:45 service
YOU ARE NEEDED!!
RHUMC is currently seeking a highly motivated and caring individual to work in our nursery. Please contact Terre McGill for more information.
The children’s Sunday School
program is in need of several volunteers
to help mold and shape
our young members on their faith journey.
Please call Terre McGill at the church office or email tmcgill@rhumc.net for more information.
The
following are the vacant positions:
CSI Teacher (need 2)
Shepherd for 2nd–4th grade (need 1)
Drama Teacher K-1st Grade (need 1)
Choir and Chimes had a fun-filled practice this past Sunday and are ready to share
our musical gifts with God and the congregation during the 10:45 service on 5/11. Please have your children arrive early
and wear their Joyful Noise t-shirts. Thank you for your participation – God loves
to hear a Joyful Noise!
Crossroad Schedule
The children’s Sunday School program is still in need of several volunteers to help mold and shape our young members on their faith journey. Please call Terre at the church office or e-mail tmcgill@rhumc.net for more information. CSI Teacher (need 2) Drama Teacher K-1st Grade (need 1)
Vacation Bible School ~ August 3 - 7
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Hey there ladies and gentlemen!
Fiesta! On Sunday night we all met up at the church and made some guacamole, salsa, and queso from scratch! After we had feasted ourselves on chips and dips we went out and played some traditional Mexican children’s games. I think El Bote is going to become a regular thing. Hope you are having a great week! Only a few more weeks till summer, hang in there!
Here’s what’s coming up:
Wed. May 7 – Crossover @ DJ’s house. We will meet at the church at 7:00 and head out to DJ’s, and if
we’re going to DJ’s you know there will be good food!
Sun. May 11 – Mother’s Day, no youth. Enjoy spending the day with your family!
Wed. May 14 – Crossover @ TBA. We will meet at the church at 7:00 and head out from there.
Sun. May 18 – Billy Bob Crocker Bake-off! Hang around after church for this awesome bake-off and bring
a few bucks so you can vote for your favorite and help support the McCurdy mission trip.
Sun. May 18 – Mission Trip Training Day! THIS DAY IS MANDATORY for all of you who are going on
the mission trip. Bring whatever questions you have also. See you from 4:00p – 6:00p
Okay have a great week and I will see you soon!
Be Brilliant,
Mel
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