The Source-september 1, 2009

Newsletter for

Wellspring

A United Methodist Community of Faith 6200 Williams Dr. Georgetown, Texas 78633

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The Source

Georgetown, TX

Rev. Debra Crumpton, Pastor

A Monthly Publication September 1, 2009 - Volume 13, Issue 10

Rev. Steve Buchele, Assoc. Pastor Church: (512) 930-5959 Home: (512) 869-7838 Pastoral Care (512) 677-3885

Worship Times: 8:30 am-Traditional 9:30 am-Traditional 11:00 am-Celebration

RETHINK CHURCH Last year in Fort Worth the 2008 General Conference set forth a bold initiate, designed to help the United Methodist Church reclaim its heritage of engaging people where they are. We remember that John Wesley preached in the fields, and thus the Conference approved the Rethink Church campaign.

“The campaign goal is to invite the church and those unchurched who seek spiritual fulfillment, to become more outwardly focused and engaged in the world. The campaign seeks to offer the church, not as a place to come to and stay within, but as a base of operation for expressing faith by moving out into communities and around the globe to become part of God’s plan for world transformation.” This campaign is another phase of the “Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds” campaign which begin in 2000. Rethink church messages will appear in various media outlets such as television, radio, magazines and billboards. However, since we now live in an era of Digital media it will also include YouTube and iTunes and creative messages via cell-phone text messages. To explore this new advertising campaign, please go to the following Web site: www.10thousanddoors.org.

Fall Sermon Series Based on the book How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton This book is an examination of techniques that help build solid relationships, increase productivity and make a happier world. Sunday, September 13th - The Power of Negativity Numbers 13:25-33 Sunday, September 20th - Positivity, Negativity and Productivity Genesis: 37: 1-11; 45:21-24 Sunday, October 4th - A Bucket Overflowing Luke 23:39-43

This campaign will run in the United States for one year on a limited basis to ensure quality launch and implementation before launching globally. The primary target audience are those 18 to 34 years old. RETHINK CHURCH is a call to refocus our ecclesiology, to ask the question, “What has God called The United Methodist Church to be in the 21st century?” The Rethink Church campaign is consistent with the four areas of focus that have become a growing source of energy across The United Methodist Church. Growing congregations, becoming leaders in the world, addressing poverty and fighting disease are ways in which we may actively live out our faith and demonstrate to seekers that we are “rethinking church.” Why Should Wellspring Get Involved?

“Every local church has more doors than just the one that leads to Sunday morning worship. We are asking local churches to have a conversation about what it means to be a people in mission; to look at themselves and to become more welcoming and hospitable; to answer to the seeker’s desire for authenticity; to show that words are backed by action; and to extend a genuine welcome. We are asking you to lead your congregation and your community in defining what “Rethink Church” means to them.” The strength of discipleship is not in skillfully crafted advertising campaigns but in the hearts of people who are willing to engage in doing ministry as opposed to talking ministry. What will Rethink Church look like at Wellspring? How will Wellspring use Rethink Church as a tool for ministry in Georgetown? Shalom, Debra

Show Your Support! YOUTH VOLUNTEER NEEDS As the youth program continues to grow and flourish, there is a great need for support from the congregation. As members of the body of Christ, we have taken on the responsibility to raise our children and youth to have a living relationship with Christ. Without your support, there will be needs that cannot be filled. Please take time to consider helping our youth on their walk as Christians in one of the following areas. CONFIRMATION TEACHERS Volunteers to teach at least a 1 month block and also substitute teachers. The curriculum used is “Claim the Name” and is focused on teaching the students the heritage of Christianity, what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be a United Methodist. MENTORS Mentors are also needed to support the Confirmation Class. Mentors will spend time with their students and help to guide them in this journey. There will also be service projects and special outings that the Mentor will need to attend. Currently there is a need for 4 Mentors, 2 men and 2 women. This can also be done as a couple. There is a guide that the Mentors will use during this journey. SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS During the year, if you have an interest in spending one Sunday discussing a specific topic with the confirmation class, we are in need of special guest teachers. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS Volunteers to teach at least a 1 month block and also substitute teachers. The 7th and 8th grade students will be going through the stories of the bible, old and new testaments, and learning how they apply to today. SR. HIGH TEACHERS Volunteers to substitute teach. The Sr. High students will use discussion based curriculum to strengthen their understanding and relationship with Christ.

Classes will resume on September 8th for Preschool. WONDERFUL NEWS! There were so many requests for A Child’s Place that we had to add another teacher on staff.

Learn to Interpret Our United Methodist Heritage in the Lay Speaker Advanced Class at Oak Hill UMC on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 from 8-4. The cost of tuition, book, and lunches for the 2 days is $40. Call Bill Cain at (512) 3454953 or e-mail tamiander-

Estate Planning Seminar Set for September 10 All senior adults of the Wellspring Family and their interested adult children are warmly invited to attend a free and informative discussion, Planning Your Financial Estates With Your Best Interests in Mind, at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, in the third floor Chitaqua Room. Please let the Debbie or Mary at the front desk know if you plan to attend this free discussion no later then Tuesday, September 8. Please phone your reservation if you wish at 512.863.2836.

Methodist Men meeting on Sept.5, 2009 and every first Saturday of every month at 8:00 am in the munch and mingle area of the church. We urge all men of the church to join us for breakfast. Meetings are a combination of fellowship and the business of supporting and furthering the church missions and efforts.

STIR Adult Sunday School Class (Seeking Truth In Reading) will return from summer hiatus, beginning September 13. Please Note Time Change: This class will now meet from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Room 202. The first book to be used as a basis for our discussion this year will be The Shack by William P. Young. For questions or to signal your intent to participate, please contact Lettie Lee at 931-0935 or e-mail [email protected].

Wellspring Methodist Men's garage sale. October 3, 2009 in conjunction with the Sun City garage sale. We need donated items of all sizes and shapes. Big ticket items would be greatly appreciated. Proceeds go towards the Valentine Brunch and the youth missions. Please be checking your garage and attic, but hold on to your treasures until the week of Oct. 5 if at all possible. Contact Jim Thompson at 868 1349 with donations.

Early in my pastoral ministry some young ladies at the church came to me and said, “We want to be a part of the Relay for Life Campaign. Will you support us in organizing a team?” At that moment I did not know what Relay for Life was, so they explained it, and I agreed to both support and participate in the walk. On the night of the event, I was astonished as I looked at the participants in the first walk around the track and saw so many members of our church. The first walk was only for those who were cancer survivors. On that night cancer became more than the name for a disease; it became faces of people I knew and cared for. Since that time I have witnessed both church and family members succumb to the disease. And while I have not been fortunate enough to serve in another church that sponsored a Relay for Life Team, I have been fortunate to serve where women were in touch with supporting the Race for the Cure and even went beyond to participate in the 3 day walk. This year our own Linda Gustainis will be participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. She will walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. Each person participating in the walk is asked to raise at least $2500.00 in donations. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Linda serves as co-chair of the church’s Outreach Committee, which is chaired by Lew French. She and her husband John have four sons: Kelly, Clint, Jake, and Dylan. Clint and Jake went on Senior High Mission Trip to Southhaven, MS, and sometimes on Sunday morning you can find Jake running the sound board at the 11:00 am service. The walk is November 5th, 6th and 7th. I hope you will show your support to Linda both prayerfully and financially. You can donate online at http://www.the3day.org/. Just click on Donate Now and search for her personal fundraising page (Linda Gustainis). Or call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone. Because we are a church with three services, and Linda and her family primarily attend the 9:30 service, I am including a picture of her below. Take the time to say hello to her and show you support. After all, if you know anything about walking, you know that 20 miles in one day is no small undertaking, especially when you have to do it again the next day. --Debra

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Wednesday September 2009 1

6:30 PM Board of Trustee Meeting

6 8:30AM-Traditional Worship 9:30AM-Traditional Worship 10:45AM-Navigator’s Class 10:45AM-Season’s of the Spirit Class 11:00AM-Celebration! 5:30PM-Youth Snack Supper 6:00PM-Crossflow-Rm 109 13 8:30AM-Traditional Worship 9:30AM-Traditional Worship 10:45AM-Navigator’s Class 10:45AM-Season’s of the Spirit Class 11:00AM-Celebration! 5:30PM-Youth Snack Supper 6:00PM-Crossflow-Rm 109 20 8:30AM-Traditional Worship 9:30AM-Traditional Worship 10:45AM-Navigator’s Class 10:45AM-Season’s of the Spirit Class 11:00AM-Celebration! 5:30PM-Youth Snack Supper 5:30PM-Emmaus Gathering 5:30PM-ALPHA-Rm 203 6:00PM-Crossflow-Rm 109 27 8:30AM-Traditional Worship 9:30AM-Traditional Worship 10:45AM-Navigator’s Class 10:45AM-Season’s of the Spirit Class 11:00AM-Celebration! 5:30PM-Youth Snack Supper 6:00PM-Crossflow-Rm 109

7 8:00AM-Labor Day OFFICE CLOSED 4:00 PM-Women’s Emmaus Group 6:30PM-Stephen Ministries-Rm 203

8 1:30 PM-Sun City Bible Study 6:00 PM-Finance Team

14 4:00 PM-Women’s Emmaus Group

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21 4:00 PM-Women’s Emmaus Group 6:30 PM-Stephen Ministers-Rm 203

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28 10:00AM-UMC Faith Circle 4:00 PM-Women’s Emmaus Group 4:30PM-Rental of Worship CenterHuvorah Shalom

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2 2:00 PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel 4:00 PM-Mass Set up 4:30 PM-St. Helen's MassWorship Cntr 6:00 PM-Chancel ChoirWorship Cntr 7:00 PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle 8:00 PM-Deep Water-Worship Cntr

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7:00 PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203

9 2:00 PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel 4:00 PM-Mass Set up 4:30 PM-St. Helen's MassWorship Cntr 6:00 PM-Chancel ChoirWorship Cntr 7:00 PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle 8:00 PM-Deep Water-Worship Cntr

10 7:00 PM-Leadership Council 7:00 PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203

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17 7:00 PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203

9:30 AM-UMW Ruth Circle 2:00 PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel 4:00 PM-Mass Set up 4:30 PM-St. Helen's MassWorship Cntr 6:00 PM-Chancel ChoirWorship Cntr 7:00 PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle 8:00 PM-Deep Water-Worship Cntr 23 2:00 PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel 4:00 PM-Mass Set up 4:30 PM-St. Helen's MassWorship Cntr 6:00 PM-Chancel ChoirWorship Cntr 7:00 PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle 8:00 PM-Deep Water-Worship Cntr

30 4:00 PM-Mass Set up 4:30 PM-St. Helen's MassWorship Cntr 6:00 PM-Chancel ChoirWorship Cntr 7:00 PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle 8:00 PM-Deep Water-Worship Cntr)

24 10:00 AM-Prayer Ministry (Chapel) 7:00 PM-Al-AnonRm203

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4 10:00 AM"Close Friends" (Munch & Mingle)

8:00 AM-United Methodist Men

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12 5:00 PM-Children's Fellowship 5:00 PM-Mamas & Papas (Munch & Mingle)

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10:00 AM"Close Friends" (Munch & Mingle)

10:00 AM"Close Friends" (Munch & Mingle)

10:00 AM"Close Friends" (Munch & Mingle)

The initial meeting of planning for this year’s Fall Festival was held on Wednesday, August 19th. We are thankful for all who came and shared their ideas. Some have already volunteered their services. Gary Davis has volunteered to the BBQ and Saundra Lockwood has volunteered to coordinate Kids Activities. Gary and I are envisioning this year’s event as a great opportunity for Community Outreach and a time of churchwide fellowship. So there are several other volunteer opportunities available to make this a great fun filled event. The date of the event is Saturday, October 10th and the time is from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you are interested in serving please contact Mark & Deborah McCartney @ 512- 876-4822.

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Intercessory Prayer List Those known in our membership: Buzzi and Pat Ball, Harold Byram, Judy Carver, Gerri Cook, Janice Creech, Gloria Gallagher, Pat Herff, April Jones, Deborah McCartney, Loring White. Members in care or homebound: Lola Atkins, Kathy Burrier, Anna Fitzpatrick, Glenna & Earle Hamley, Tom Madden. Those serving in the military: Justin Blakely, David Corley, Travis Cox, Glen Cummins, Adron Elders, Patricia Figures, Jeffrey Gipson, Michael Harris, Jeffrey Hartman, Steven Kahn, Ron McLaurin, Matthew Miller, Robert Newman, Jeff Parr, David Pekar, Jr., Jeff Risher, Wes Stobaugh, Curt and Scott Taylor, Heath Vanderlinden. For those who greive: Family of Barbara Madden, Scott Persons and Marty Rose, Joyce Pond, Dana Slocumb & family. Relatives of Members: Dustin Carver & Family, Patti Casey, Clinton Creech, Eric & Doris Hartman, Nancy Hutchins, James Macklin, Carolyn Maddux, Linda Maxcy, Florence McCartney, Cheryl Reece, Georgia Wertzberger, Jannan Wertzberger Thomas, Todd Thomsen. Also for: Rain, World Peace, New Beginnings, a safe school year, Barbara Carlisle, Paul & Ann Chovan, Daniel, Cole Knapel, Marvin Loftin, Duncan McLaurin, Montemayor family, Tony Thompson, our enemies, jobless, homebound, homeless, ill, expectant mothers, those in ministry, nursing homes, our Sunday School, Volunteers, our youth, youth vision team, our staff, our children, our members, growth of Wellspring, the unchurched and for all in need. For prayer requests, email [email protected].

Barbeque is among the favorite meals in Texas. On Saturday, October 10th the wind around Wellspring will be filled with the aroma from the flames and smoke of brisket marinated and grilled to perfection. So reserve your plate and get one for a friend by purchasing your ticket early. This year as we prepare for Fall Festival we will pre-sell lunch tickets. Tickets are $7.50 and will be available Sunday, September 13th. For ticket information please contact Gary Davis at 254-793-2952 or email at [email protected]

We need your help to bake some dessert items for the Fall Festival Baked Goods and More!! Please sing up in the Munch & Mingle area during the month of September or Call Claire Thomas @ 512-868-9655 to sign up. We will also be selling craft items so hope to see you on October 10th!! Thank you for your support!

Fall Festival Frozen Casserole Pre-Sale Aug. 30th, Sept. 6th & 13th Pre-Sale Only! No sales at Fall Festival Price Role Back! Now only $10 for a casserole that feeds 4-5 hungry people. Choose from 6 different selections: King Ranch Chicken, Chicken w/Stuffing, Chicken Spaghetti Calico Beef & Bean, Breakfast Casserole & Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna You can pickup up your “purchase envelopes” at the Welcome Center between worship services. Please indicate your selection an enclose you payment with cash or a check payable to Wellspring UMC and drop it in the box marked “CASSEROLE ORDERS”. Your frozen casserole can be picked up on Sunday, Oct. 4th during worship services. For more information, please contact Fern Herring at 512-869-8274 or Marie Boettcher at 512930-4609.

Silent Auction Donations Needed for Fall Festival October 10! Donations are needed to help make this silent auction the best ever! The auction has become a very popular event in the church, the community, and is a wonderful fundraiser for us. If every member of Wellspring contacts just one source/business that they regularly patronize for a donation, it would be a blessing! If they agree to make a donation, please contact Rodger or Nancy Love 863-4687 (hm), 517-0470 (Nancy cell), or 868-7447 (Rodger cell) or by email at [email protected] and they will be happy to follow up on the donation. Or if you prefer, you may have something that you want to donate for the auction ~ as we say at Wellspring, "All are welcome, all are accepted". We will advertise our silent auction, listing donated items and donors, in the local newspaper and on flyers. We are grateful for your support and help in this effort!!

Methodism 101 and New Members class Date: Mondays starting September 14th, 6:00 pm-7:15 pm Instructor: Don Goodwin, retired United Methodist Pastor Course Description: This course will cover the basic essentials of what United Methodists believe. Topics covered will be the history of the Methodist church, where we have been and where we are going. This is an ideal course for those new to the United Methodist church or to those that would like a refresher on Methodism. Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 15th to Oct. 20th, 6:30 pm-7:00 pm Instructor: Rev. Steve Buchele, Wellspring Associate Pastor Course Description: A Spiritual Self Discovery Journey. Using such self discovery tools as DISC, The Spiritual Types, A Spiritual Gifts Inventory, this journey will illumine the how each of us was uniquely, fearfully and wonderfully created. The Man God Uses Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 15th to Nov. 3rd 6:45 am-8:30 am Instructor: Rev. Steve Buchele, Associate Pastor Course Description: Ever wondered if you were made for something more in this life but didn’t know what that something might be? Using The Man God Uses, by Henry and Tom Blackaby, participants will meet for coffee, personal encouragement, active prayer, and manly fellowship. Introduction to Prayer Date: Thursdays, Sept. 17th to Oct. 8th, 7:00 pm Instructor: Rev. Carol Hoke, Southwest Texas Conference Course Description: Using W.E Sangster's book Teach Me To Pray, we will explore the essentials needed to build a strong and intimate relationship with God through prayer. We will also discuss ways to develop a practice of prayer and discuss various prayer types. Hymnology Date: Sundays, Sept. 20th to Oct. 4th, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Instructor: Laura L. Davis Course Description: Have you ever wondered who wrote the songs we sing on Sundays? What are the stories behind these great songs? How do these songs speak to your heart? Come look, listen, and learn about our favorite hymns. We may even sing a few—remember the Lord loves a joyful noise!

Church History 101 Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 23rd to Nov. 4th, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Instructor: Rev. Debra Crumpton, Senior Pastor Course Description: This class will provide an overview of the history of Christianity without getting bogged down with the detail of dates and names. Instead this will focus on the “big picture” as a method of helping learners get a quick and basic look at the main periods and issues in the history of Christianity. It will cover the time period and issues in the history of Christianity. It will cover the time period from the Ancient Christian (Church) to modern American Christian (Church).

Spiritual Growth • Integrity • Family Lessons From the Theological School of Hard Knocks Date: Tuesdays, Sept. 15th to Oct. 20th, 6:30 pm-7:45 pm Instructor: Cindy Weigand Course Description: This informal and interactive course uses various media and is based on what she’s discovered the past nine years as a writer and publishing a book, as a substitute teacher, six months spent working as a drill sergeant in a disciplinary alternative education program; working for the National Guard for Recruiting and Retention with two wars being fought; and as a parent, and cancer survivor. Weigand believes that God calls us to salvation through Christ who instructs us to be better people to serve as examples to the world. The discussions will be led keeping with her philosophy of life – keep faith, hope, love, and a sense of humor. ALPHA Date: Sundays, Sept. 20th to Nov. 29th, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm With one overnight retreat. Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Buchele, Southwestern University Course Description: What is Alpha? The Alpha course was developed in response to people who wanted to have the opportunity to investigate the claims of the Christian faith. The course will consist of a series of talks addressing key questions related to the Christian faith, such as: Who is Jesus? Why and how do I pray? How can I resist evil? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Register on-line at www.wellumc.org (click on the green apple)

Adolescent Development Date: Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 pm Instructor: Dr. Gail Roaten, Texas State University Course Description: Recent research on adolescent development reveals a prolonged life state. Dr. Roaten will discuss current research on cognitive and social/emotional development in adolescents and will provide tips for essential adult interaction and interventions. Stretch Out Your Hand Exploring Healing Prayer Date: Mondays, Oct. 12th to Nov. 16th, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Instructor: Dr. Lettie Lee Course Description: Based on a book by the same name, this course is a clear, straight-forward outline of what healing prayer is and, perhaps more importantly, what it is not. The examples are clear. The text is articulately written and easily understood. It is meant to promote the use of prayer, especially healing prayer as a part of daily experiences. It gives clear guidelines for helping those in need and how to be a good listener and how to allow God to enter the situation. The Book of Job Date: Sunday, Nov. 8th, 9:30 am; 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Instructor: Dr. John C. Holbert, Professor of Homiletics, Perkins School of Theology Instructor Course Description: In writing about Job, Dr. Holbert says, “That old saw, ‘the patience of Job,’ is not only old, it is quite wrong! The book of Job is not about his patience, a characteristic of the man that lasts barely two chapters. The book is rather more about the nature of God.” Dr. Holbert will be preaching on the November 8th at the 9:30 am & 11:00 am services, plus leading a Bible study that evening. Bring a Bible and a friend, and see just how surprising the word of God can be.

Dear Ladies of Wellspring UMC, The United Methodist Women presently have two active circles. A circle is a small group of women that come together on a regular basis for a like-minded purpose. The Faith Circle meets all year long, twice a month on the second and fourth Monday of the month at members' homes. This is a book study group. The Ruth Circle meets every third Wednesday of the month from September through May at 9:30 a.m. On September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Earlene Scott and Claire Thomas invite you to attend a Start-up meeting to determine how many would be interested in either a daytime or evening group. The meeting will take place at the home of Claire Thomas, 109 Whirlwind Cove in Sun City which is in Neighborhood 19. Please RSVP by September 15, 2009 to Claire Thomas 512-868-9665 or Earlene Scott 512 869-8361.

Anything you can do to help us out would be greatly appreciated by the Executive Board of United Methodist Women. ATTENTION: Women of Wellspring WHAT? UMW Potluck Luncheon WHEN? September 20, 2009 12:00 Noon WHERE? Munch & Mingle Area REMINDER! Bring items for Rainbow Room ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED!!! Many Thanks, Earlene M. Scott Publicity Chairman