UMM Officers for 2008

Burton Love-Secretary Mike McGraw- Pres. Ron Close-

Se Tres. Slim Dunnaway- V. Pres  More pictures  Click

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VALENTINE PARTY - FEBRUARY 14TH 2008

Phonies by Roxanne Newman

2008

 

 

 

2007

OFFICERS

      Burton, Love,  Secry    Gene Myers, Pres     Derrel Nichols, V Pres    Ron Close Tres.

  

 

V.P. Derrel Nichols & Rev. David Diller (center) present Mike McGraw, left and David Newman, right.

                      

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Jim Green  Received Golden Rule

Jacob Carr receives Golden Rule

Howard Howard Burston, Mike McCraw &, far right, Bobby New, receive Golden Rule Marble presented by VP Derrel Nichols & Rev. Diller.

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 Marble  August  14,2007

 

PSUMC UMM  Minutes  8/16/07

 Attendees included: John Antes, Charlie Bjerke,  Bill Brown, Ron Close, John Dawson, Rev. David Diller, Roy Hale, Marion Henderson,  Burton Love, Mike McCraw, Gene Myers,  Bobby New, David Newman,  Derrel Nichols 

The meal was blessed by Rev. Diller at 6:35PM.  We welcomed David Newman as our guest.

Gene Myers called the business meeting to order at 7:05PM with a marble check.  No fines were imposed. Ron Close moved that the minutes, as they appeared in the Newsletter and the Admin. Council notes be approved as written. Charlie Bjerke seconded the motion and the motion passed. 

Ron Close provided the Treasurer’s report. The UMM checking account balance was $1617.41 as of July 31.  Donations for this evening were $56.28.  The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented. Members were challenged to think about appropriate use of the funds available to UMM and share their ideas at the next meeting. 

New Business 

• Bill Brown will check with the ARK to determine if there are any projects our group might need to help with.  Bill will also check to determine appropriate dates for our group to serve food at the ARK.
• Bill Brown is in the process of painting the Lord’s Acres sign and fence.
• Gene Kinder is checking on someone to use a brush hog on the back part of the Lord’s Acres.
• Charlie Bjerke has volunteered to head up a calling committee to remind UMM members when there is a meeting coming up.  Burton Love will get Charlie a calling list.
• Ron Close reported that Leonard Whiteley, the newest Habitat for Humanity home owner has asked to come to our church to thank us for the help building his house.  Target date is 8/26/07
• Burton Love mentioned that there was a list shared with the Evangelism committee which has a  number of projects which could be used by our group. Copies of the list will be made and shared with the group.

 The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40PM with a prayer.

                                                             Gene Myers, President

 

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Received 05-01-07 From Church Office.

Dear Ken Cole,

  Greetings, grace and peace to you from the Texas Conference Board of UMM. As you may already know, we are sponsoring a dinner at annual conference this year for the first time. The dinner is from 5:30 – 7:00PM on May 28^th in Wesley Hall at the Woodlands UMC, and has been dubbed “Festival of Faith”. We can serve a maximum of 320 guests, and we would be truly blessed if we sold out. If you will be attending annual conference this year, don’t miss this dinner. There will be a guest speaker and musical guests as well. Make your reservations early, as seating is first come, first serve. Tickets are available online at www.tcumm.org by clicking on “Festival of Faith Dinner Tickets” on the home page.

 Please pass this information on to anyone you know that will be attending annual conference this year. Or, here’s an idea, talk to your local men’s unit about buying your pastor and your pastor’s spouse a ticket to the dinner. This might be a great way to get your pastor more involved with men’s ministry. Tickets are $25 per person. You may also contact Ken Tielke at 281-346-9677 or Robert Read at 903-626-5343.

 Texas Conference UMM  

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United Methodist Men Valentine “Ladies Night”02-15-07

 Wednesday February 14, 2007

 Menu:  Spaghetti, Meat Sauce, parmesan cheese, tossed green salad and dressing, Garlic toast, and dessert (to be decided) 

Dress:  Casual or dressy, your Choice.   

This affair is to be a sit down dinner for the Ladies of the Payne Springs UMC, with the UMM doing the cooking, serving and cleanup. (Other invited guests welcome) 

Work Crews: (To Include all UMM) 

Advertising and Publications:  Burton Love

 Photography:  John Dawson (and any assistants as needed)

  Purchasing Agents:  Bob Kerr and Mickey Wilson

 Chief Chefs:  Don Mecklin, Ron Close, Derrel Nichols, Gene Myers, Doug Ragsdale, Ken Cole and any other volunteers who feel the need to Help

Waiters:  All of the above and Burton Love, Bill Brown, Charles Bjerke, Gene Kinder,and others who feel the need to help.

 Bar:  (Coffee, Tea, Punch, etc.)  Bob Kerr

 Decoration and door Prizes:  Don Mecklin, Steve Herrick, Ken Cole and any others who feel the need to help. 

Devotional:  Marion Henderson and his committee to decide.

 Entertainment:  to be decided, please send your choice to Ken Cole, Don Mecklin or Steve Herrick. 

Clean up:  All the UMM  

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Officers 2006

Burton Love, Secretary      Bob Kerr, Vice President   Mickey Wilson, President    Bill Brown, Treasurer

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December13, 2006 Filling holes at the Parsonage  Click

December 6, 2006  Serving at the ARK  Click

December 6, 2006 Meeting Click

November 15 2006 Meeting ClickClick

October Report on 10-16-06- Ladies Night  Click

September 20,2006 Meeting

Those in attendance

Jim Ragsdale gives Devotional based on Job

PSUMC UMM Meeting Minutes 9/20/06  Click

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August Meeting Minutes  Click         Click to see     Project coordination chart

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TX Conf UMM  Click

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August 21, 2006

Mickey Wilson, President, Bob Kerr, Vice President, Charles Robinson, Derrel Nichols & John Dawson attended the organizational meeting of the new "NORTHWEST DISTRICT" UMMen at Lanes Chapel, August 20, 2006. See below.

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August 14, 2006

FROM Kenneth Tielke, President, UMMen, Texas Annual Conference, H 281-342-9677
There will be an organizational meeting of the new "NORTHWEST DISTRICT" UMMen at Lanes Chapel UMC, Tyler, in the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 20, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. We will adopt new district UMM bylaws and elect and install new officers. All the men from every church in the new Northwest District are invited and encouraged to attend, as well as all the clergy of the district.

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United Methodist Men                                   July 19, 2006 

6:30 PM  Richard Norris gave our opening prayer and we had a great meal.

Meeting opened by 7:02 by Mickey Wilson with a Marble check.  All present had their marble.

     --There were no minutes read, as Burton was out and our last meeting consisted of an excellent, interesting, and informative presentation by our local County Commissioner Wade McKinney. 

      --Treasurer’s report by Bill Brown.  Our present bank Balance is $623.66.  Collections tonight were $80.00.

Old Business:

     --Ladies night consisting of Hamburgers and Ice Cream was tabled until the August Meeting for planning a date.

     --Caps and Apron purchases were tabled until a later date when we have more money in the treasury.

     --UMM giving a devotional during Fellowship:  Tabled until later date.

     --UMM as Greeters.  This is ongoing and hopefully volunteers will emerge from our ranks each Sunday to help in this very worthwhile ministry.

     --Mowing the Lord’s Acre.  Mickey will call a work day when it cools off a little and several of us can help in this project.  Need to mow about once a month.

     --Accomplishments by UMM.  It was suggested that every 6 months the Accomplishments of the UMM be submitted to the Church Secretary for publication in the Newsletter.

     --Bio of each UMM:  This was suggested at an earlier meeting and only a couple of the UMM have submitted their Bio, to be made a permanent part of the Library. (see Slim Dunaway for guidelines). Send yours by E Mail to Mickey Wilson or John Dawson.

New Business:

     --Serving at the Ark.  Several dates have been posted as the dates the PSUMM are to serve at the Ark this fall.  September 20, October 11, November 1, and December 6 are on the calendar.  Bob Kerr will nail down the specific dates and advise next meeting.

     --Ron Close reported on Judy Young roof that is leaking.  Says there are a couple options, including a rubber overlay, but overall cost will be around $1000.00.  We may need a love offering to get this job done.

     --Group Picture of UMM.  This will be done by John Dawson at a time to be chosen to get the best crowd together.  If everyone would come to the next meeting, it would be an excellent time.

     --John Dawson moved we adjourn and Don Mecklin seconded, motion carried.  SEE YOU NEXT MEETING!

Those attending:  Gene Kinder, Ron Close, Bob Kerr, John Dawson, Bill Brown, Slim Dunaway, Don Mecklin, Charles Bjerke, Richard Norris Derrel Nichols, Doug Ragsdale, Mickey Wilson, Ken Cole

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Payne Springs United Methodist Men Newsletter Article July2006

 

Doug Ragsdale provided the blessing for our meal  on June 21 ,2006 which started at 6:30PM

 

Mickey Wilson, UMM President, opened the meeting at approximately 7PM with a marble check.  No fines were levied.

 

The regular meeting agenda was suspended to allow a presentation by a surprise guest.

 

Mickey Wilson introduced Wade McKinney, County Commissioner, Henderson County Precinct 2.  Mr. McKinney made a presentation on the activities of Henderson County in our area, precinct 2.

Mr. McKinney indicated that there had been a great deal of change as well as pain with the reassignment of responsibilities from Federal and State to local government. 

 

Some of the issues underway included:

            New jail doubling the capacity is to be built.  An 8.5 million bond has been approved and the county has 3 million dollars in hand to be applied to the project.

            Regulations to govern growth in area developments.  The cedar Creek area is looked at by new areas as a place to look at and “NOT” repeat.  The regulations are before the court for review.

            The state has mandated that the county set up a collection department to collect some  the 40 billion owed for past due fines levied over the past 30 years.

            The State Comptroller’s office does statistical sampling of housing values in a particular area and mandates that the county be within 5 % of the sample results  or explain why not.

            A brief overview of the road maintenance process for Precinct Two was provided

            Payne Springs roads are maintained by Precinct 2 under contract.

            It is hoped that additional enforcement  personnel for the Nuisance Law can be hired for the county.  This program has reduced the number of meth labs in the county.

 

Mr. McKinney took a number of questions from the attendees.

 

The meeting was closed after Mr. McKinney’s discussion.

 

 

 

                                                            Mickey Wilson, President  PSUMC

 

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PSUMM--YEAR 2005 IN REVIEW

2005 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF BLESSINGS AND SORROW, HIGHLIGHTED BY SEVERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS WE CAN ALL BE PROUD WE HAVE BEEN A PART OF.  TO MENTION A FEW:

 --- 4 LADIES NIGHT’S, (INCLUDING VALENTINE’S NIGHT)

---SERVING EASTER BREAKFAST

---IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LORD’S ACRE,

---HELPING WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES

---ROOFING A CARPORT FOR A LADY CHURCH MEMBER

---BUILDING A RAMP FOR A BROTHER UMM

---SERVING MEALS AT THE ARK (THIS IS FUN TIME)

---INSTALLING AN A/C & HELPING MS. RHODA

---MOWING AND CLEANING LORD’S ACRE

---OTHER TASKS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION

ALSO:

---WE MADE A DECISION TO HELP THE ARK BY MAKING A MONTHLY TITHE FROM OUR RECEIPTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS.  (OVER $100.00 SENT TO DATE)

---WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE PRESENTED A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT TO LONG TIME UMM MEMBER ROY HALE

---PLANS TO SERVE AT THE ARK ON THE OCT. 5TH

---PLANS TO DO THE COOKING AT THE OCT 13 FELLOWSHIP HONORING THE P.S. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.

 ---IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN A PART OF ALL THE FUN THE PSUMM ARE HAVING- - - YOU CAN JOIN US, ON THE THIRD WED. NIGHT OF EACH MONTH

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September 27, 2005

UNITED METHODIST MEN (Ladies night, September 21,2005)

We met at 6:30 to host a Ladies Night Potluck Supper in lieu of our regular meeting.  Mickey Wilson opened with a request for a Silent Prayer in honor of those affected by Hurricane Katrina, and those in harm’s way of Hurricane Rita.  Several were unable to be here tonight and we missed them, but had an excellent meal and some great desserts.  A nominating committee was appointed to determine who will be our officers for 2006 (The committee is Gene Myers, Don Mecklin, and Derrel Nichols.)  We will serve at the Ark on October 5^th.  Be there at 10:30 if you want to help serve.

     A crew of 4 (Mickey Wilson, Bob Kerr, Don Mecklin, and Ken Cole ) installed a window A/C, a new doorknob, a new thermostat on the heater, changed all filters, and cleaned the debris from her roof and carport at Ms. Rhoda’s in Timber Bay (The A/C was graciously donated by Derrel and Edna Nichols) 

     A report from Bill Brown on our financial condition shows a Balance of $1,425.17 as of September 15, 2005.  We closed with a prayer by El Presidente, Ed Elizardo.

 Those attending:  Cleta Close, Charles and Enid Bjerke, Derrel and Edna Nichols, Slim and Ida Dunaway, Joy Simmons, Marion and Frances Henderson, John H. Antes, Don and Kathy Mecklin, Bob and Velma Kerr, Burton and Martel Love, Gene and Debbie Myers, Ed Elizardo, Mickey and Jeannie Wilson, Joe and Sadie Spawn, Gene and Maxine Kinder,  and Ken and Tibbie Cole.

September 8, 2005

FROM KEN TIELKE Texas Conference UMM President
I am inviting you, men from every District to step up, be recognized and make the commitment to servant-leadership by becoming dedicated members of a District Men's Ministry Team in your District.

Seriously!!!  We urgently need:

Beaumont District - All positions are filled - Praise God!
Bryan District - 9 positions open
Houston East - District President and 9 positions
Houston North - District President and 9 positions
Houston NW - 9 positions
Houston South - District President and 9 positions
Houston Southwest - District President and 9 positions
Longview - 9 positions
Lufkin - 9 positions
Palestine - 9 positions
Texarkana - 9 positions
Tyler - 9 positions
Conference Umm Board - Event Coordinator
                                             Marketing/Communications Specialist
                                             Possibly 2 more positions
Please contact me directly for all positions.  I will coordinate this organizational project with the District officers.

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August 25, 2005

                            UNITED METHODIST MEN

                                        August 17 2005

 

We met at 6:30 PM with a prayer by Jim Henderson and had a great meal. (Welcome back Jim) A devotional was given by Ken Cole about Rick Warren, author of “Purpose Driven Life”  (Marion Henderson will bring our Devotional at Ladies Night.

(In the absence of our President and Vice President, we encouraged Joe Spawn (Past President) to conduct the meeting.)

----Our meeting was opened, by Joe Spawn, at 7:00 PM with a marble check.

----The Minutes of our July meeting were read by Ken Cole and approved as read.

----Treasurer’s report given by Bill Brown.  Our Balance as of July 25^th was $1,752.65.  We spent $3.30 for Jesse Huggins nameplate for the marble board, and had contributions of $32.25 tonight.  New Balance $1,781.60.  Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

OLD BUSINESS:

-----John Dawson mentioned the “Tile Bath” for Jean Small.  After some discussion on possible ways to proceed, it was decided that Bill Brown would go to Jean’s and evaluate the situation and report back.

-----John Dawson said the first batch of Marbles received by Samsonite were not up to their standards and they will be getting in another shipment soon---stay tuned.

-----Discussion regarding a Saturday meeting with breakfast and a devotional was tabled until we get a bunch of our guys back so we can plan a session.

 

-----Next month, September, will be Ladies Night in Lieu of a meeting.  It was decided that our regular “Pot Luck” fare will be the order of the day.  (I have never been to a bad one at this Church have you??)

NEW BUSINESS:

-----John Dawson said the 1 day sessions for the UMM retreat will no longer be available.  It will be necessary to go down Friday afternoon through Saturday.  The cost will be $60.00 for 4 meals and lodging.  The next session will be Spring Retreat in April, so we have plenty of time for planning.

-----Ken Cole is to check with Pat Papp at the Ark to get our fall schedule for serving at the Ark.  This has always been a very worthwhile project and is a ton of fun.  Will report back next meeting, or before if necessary.

-----John Dawson, ever the consummate journalist, suggested we submit newsworthy articles about the UMM to the local papers.  Our first will be an article about Roy Hale being presented the Certificate of Merit by our UMM. It is in the works.

-----Having run out of “worthwhile” projects to discuss, Charlie Bjerke moved we adjourn, seconded by Derrel Nichols, and before I could write it all down everyone split.

-----Those attending: Marion Henderson, Jim Henderson, Richard Norris, John H. Antes, Steve Herrick. Derrel Nichols, John Dawson, Charles Bjerke, Joe Spawn, Bill Brown and Ken Cole

 

August 24, 2005

FROM David White, Jewett UMC
The United Methodist Men have undertaken the responsibility of raising money to send 1 million copies of the World War II devotional "Strength for Service to God and Country". Originally published by the Methodist Church and distributed to soldiers and sailors in World War II, this book, updated as part of an Eagle Scout project, has received the approval of the Department of Defense for distribution to our troops deployed overseas.
   Please visit our website, www.strengthforservice.com for further information and donating to this worthy cause. Our immediate concern is providing 27,000 troops, due to deploy to Iraqi between now and the end of the year, with this book. Please help up raise money for this immediate need.
   We will be contacting every church in the Conference concerning this effort but I thought we needed to get an early kick to help us with providing the troops now getting ready to leave. If you have any questions or would like to help raise these funds please contact me at Jewett UMC, 903-626-4003, or P.O. Box 265, Jewett, TX 75846, or on our website at www.jewettumc.org .

Sunday August 14, 2005

UMM President Ed Elizardo, left, presents Roy Hale with a Certificate of Appreciation for his many years of service to the Lord through his uuntiring efforts as a member of the UMM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNITED METHODIST MEN

                                      JULY 20, 2005

 We met at 6:30 with a prayer by Ed Elizardo, and had a great meal.  During the meal, Ed gave a devotional, which will become a regular part of our monthly meetings.

 The meeting was called to order, by Ed Elizardo President, with a marble check. (Gene Kinder was Marbleless)  Ed made a $5.00 donation to the “No Marble Fund” for the times he has been caught without his marble.

 Minutes of the May Meeting and the June Ladies night were read by Ken Cole and approved as read.

 Treasurer’s report by Bill Brown.  As of July 5, 2005, we have a total of $1843.02. (To reach this total, a contribution by Bob Blackman, of $1000.00 was greatly accepted, and will be put to good use)  Treasurer’s report approved.

 OLD BUSINESS:

-----Motion made and approved to present the Certificate of Merit to Roy Hale on August 14 (Second Sunday in August)

 -----Ken Cole to check on the “New Shoes for School” program and report back at next meeting.

 NEW BUSINESS:

-----Bob Kerr reported that a Wedding will be performed at the Lord’s Acre Tabernacle this weekend, and an “immediate action” plan to get it mowed and cleaned up was necessary.  Need to discuss with the Trustee’s and see if a committee is necessary to assure the area is made ready prior to any future functions.

 -----Bob Kerr reported that the Workers at the Habitat for Humanities home project are being served breakfast and lunch.  If anyone would like to “donate” either meal, please see Bob or Velma Kerr to get your name on the list for the respective meal.

 -----Mickey Wilson passed out a worksheet with suggestions for discussion for activities for the UMM.  This is an excellent start and needs a lot of prayer and input from all the UMM to keep our overall activities pointed in a direction to be fun, productive and meaningful.  Great job Mickey, lets all work to keep this spirit moving. (Get your copy of the list from Mickey if you have not done so.)

 -----Ed Elizardo suggested we have an occasional Saturday Morning Meeting and have Breakfast and a devotional.  Sounds great and we need to set up a date and do it.

 -----Gene Kinder moved we adjourn and everybody seconded the motion and split.

 THOSE ATTENDING:  Bob Kerr, John H. Antes, Marion Henderson, Mickey Wilson, Gene Kinder, Derrel Nichols, Doug Ragsdale, Gene Myers, Burton Love, Joe Spawn, Ed Elizardo, Bill Brown Charles Bjerke, Ken Cole

 

 

 

 

August 21, 2002
Newest Member , Dwayne Ray
is welcomed by Bob Kerr, President,
Presents Golden Rule Marble

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