From the Pastor To Those Who Have Served

This type of article is normally found in a January Newsletter, but for me, December was just a blur, and now it is time to catch up.  We have been blessed to have some incredible people serving in leadership to help our church function.   Kevin Wilson stepped down this year as Finance chair to take on a new position of leadership in our farming community.  Kevin has served faithfully for years leading the church with wisdom and a calm steadiness as we determine how God desires us to use our finances.  Thank you Kevin for all you have done.

            Ed Moore served as the head of Trustees for the last couple years.  Ed has worked tirelessly to keep all of our facilities and other property in working order.  From cleaning out the grease pit (talk about a dirty job) to overseeing our new entrance on the back of the building, Ed has spent countless hours at the church helping, fixing, and improving our church.  Thank you Ed for all you have done..

            There are many others who have served, and sacrificed to help our church function and care for our church family.  Thank you to Chris Huston who served as our Administrative Council chair for the last two years.  Thank you to Tina Moss who served as our secretary for Ad Council.  She has taken detailed minutes and always got them the office quickly so that the office could send them out. Thank you to Nicci Hicks who served as our Education chair.  Christian Education is one of the most important things we do as a church.

            We are blessed because after a long day at work, family  responsibilities and other community activities, many of you still serve with joyful hearts as you give your time and talents to the church.  We could not function without you.  The Church is counting on you and you show up.  Thank you for greeting, ushering, serving in the kitchen, sending cards, making calls, praying, listening, teaching, participating, organizing, cooking, sewing, singing, playing, fixing, giving, counting, folding, and all of the other things that happen in the life of the church.  You are the church, and I have found Galveston United Methodist Church a great place to be a part of the Body of Christ.  I am looking forward to another great year. Thank you to those who have served.

Pastor Karen

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PASTOR OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: out of office

The nursery is open and staffed during Sunday School.

Children
 

            During the Worship Service, children 4 years old – 5th grade

 will leave the sanctuary after the Children’s Blessing for Sunday School.  
Children in 2nd  through 5th grades will rejoin their parents in singing of the closing hymn.  
Younger children need to be picked up in the Senior High classroom off of the Fellowship Hall 
immediately following the service.  
 
 Following fellowship time, during Youth and Adult Sunday School time,  Children who are 4 years 
old through 5th grade will meet at the small tables in the Fellowship Hall.  
 Children need to be picked up there following Sunday School.  
    

Youth Classes

4th, 5th & 6th Grade – This class meets in the fourth room on the left in the Education Wing 
and is taught by Elaine Brown.
7th & 8th Grade – This class meets in the next to the last room on the left of the Education Wing.
Senior High – This class meets in the Sr. High Classroom off of the Fellowship Hall.

Adult Classes

 “The Believers & Seekers” – This class meets in the Conference Room and is led by Marlene Long, who encourages her
class to bring their Bibles.

“The CCC Marriage Class” – This class meets in the front of the Sanctuary and is led by Jim and 
Carol Romack. 
Come join us as we share wisdom, struggles, laughter, and dreams.  
 
“Companions in Christ Sunday School Class” – This class meets in the Education Wing in the last 
classroom on the left. We will be using the book Troublesome Bible Passages.  You are invited and 
encouraged to join us.  Tina Moss facilitates 
the class.  
 
“Young Adults and Young Families Class” – This class meets every other Sunday evening and 
discusses current events.