WORSHIP SERVICES - RUSK FUMC is honored to share our ministry with Birmingham Health Care Center. Join us the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:00 pm. at 1383 Johnson Dr (Hwy. 84).

BEING A GOOD SAMARITAN
For I was hungry and you gave me food......Matthew 25:35

Thanks for your continued support of The Good Samaritan.

May 20th - TOILET TISSUE
May 27th - CANNED MIXED VEGETABLES
(used to make soup)

Do you have prayer concerns or requests?
Call or send us an email or send
your request on our
On-Line Prayer Request!
PRAYER WORKS!

***NURSERY WORKER NEEDED***
We are looking for a paid nursery worker for Sunday mornings, Wednesday choir practice, and other times as needed. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Linda Moody at 903-683-4206. In the meantime, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the nursery on Sunday morning. You must be 16 years or older and Safe Sanctuary certified.

A Time for Everything....

"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1). I am very sure that most if not all of you have heard these words before. They are words that can be applied to individuals and churches. 1st UMC-Rusk and I are about to enter into another season.

By now you are aware that my season here at 1st UMC-Rusk has come to a close. I can truly say that this has been a good season in many ways for me. I can only pray that a majority of you can say that the season that I was your servant was a good season.

I want to thank each and every one of you who worked to make 1st UMC-Rusk a Christ centered church. A church that looks outward and when a need in the community is seen works to do something about that need. I appreciate those of you who stepped out of your comfort zone and took on ministries that shared the love of Christ.

I leave knowing that 1st UMC-Rusk is in good hands. I leave knowing that under the shepherding of your new pastor, Rev. Jacob Smith 1st UMC-Rusk will continue to grow. I pray that you will offer Rev. Smith your total support and love him and his family.

Melissa and I appreciate the many acts of love you showed us during our stay here. We carry with us many fond memories of the "Best Darn Small Church in Texas". We will continue to pray for you as you continue to serve the Lord.

Blessings,
Melissa & Chuck

Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God........Corinthians 10:31

FAREWELL TO THE PASTOR.........
By now, most have heard that Pastor Chuck is retiring at the end of May. His time here has been short and we want to wish he and Melissa the best in retirement. As a congregation, we have all benefitted from him being here at Rusk FUMC.

On Sunday, May 27th, we will have a pot luck lunch after service and send Chuck and Melissa off in style. If you would like to contribute to a love offering for them, please send it to the office and designate "Chuck’s retirement gift".

After the lunch, we will give them the gift with a few words of encouragement as they move forward in this new stage of their lives.

MEET THE NEW PASTOR......
I grew up in Jacksonville, TX where my family has lived for generations. I went to Stephen F. Austin State University and studied Communications. That is where I met my wife, Claire. I then attended Perkins School of Theology at SMU in Dallas. I graduated with my Masters in Divinity in 2009 and received my first appointment as the associate pastor at FUMC Pearland. I was ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church last year.

Claire and I will be celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary and our daughter, Adelaide's 2nd birthday this summer.

Jacob Smith

FUMC YOUTH IS ON THE MOVE..........
Check out all that is planned so far on the Youth Page!


May 31, 2012 - Electronics Fundraiser Deadline for Collection

Youth will be collecting old electronics for recycling From now until the end of May - we can collect......
Computers (laptops & towers) Computers (towers and laptops) ~ Projectors ~ Monitors ~ Digital Cameras ~ Printers ~ VCR's & DVD Players ~ Cables, mice, and keyboards ~ Gaming Systems ~ Fax machines ~ Radios & Stereos ~ Telephones & telephone systems ~ Cell phones ~ Copy machines ~ Scanners ~ Servers ~ Flat screen TVs (we do NOT accept tubed TVs)
(irons, curling irons, mixers, blenders, power strips, toasters, radios, lamps, stereos, coffee pots, microwaves, toaster ovens, etc.)


UM Army is June 17th - June 23rd in Lumberton. You can register on-line! Go to the Youth Page for instructions!

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rain fall soft upon your field;
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Meet & Greet - 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.
    *Visit our Classes
Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Methodist Youth Fellowship
4:30 & 5:30 p.m.

A full service church nursery is available during the hour of worship for children, infants through age 4. For assistance, inquire with any usher in the sanctuary.

Live Radio Broadcast
Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
KWRW 97.7 FM & KTLU 1580 AM

THE GATHERING
The Gathering has been changed to this coming Tuesday, May 22nd. The ladies will meet in the church parking lot at 11:45 to leave for the Bullard Tea Room. If you are going, please contact Leslie Hassell at 903-683-5320.

May 30th - 7:00 pm