Check out one of these great books in the FUMC Library on Sunday morning; or drop by the church during office hours, get the key, and follow the self-checkout procedures printed on the table of the Library!

	DECISION POINTS by George W. Bush – In this candid and gripping account, President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life.
	THE CONFESSION: A Novel by John Grisham – For every innocent man sent to prison, there is a guilty one left on the outside. He doesn’t understand how the police and the prosecutors got the wrong man and he certainly doesn’t care. This is the compelling story of one guilty man who did care and his attempt to correct the injustice.
	IN A HEARTBEAT: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy – For the first time, the remarkable couple featured in The Blind Side tell their own deeply inspiring story.
	SECRET DAUGHTER: A Novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda – Interweaving the stories of Kavita, Somer, and the child that binds both of their destinies, Secret Daughter poignantly explores the emotional terrain of motherhood, loss, identity, and love, as witnessed through the lives of two families – one Indian, one American-and the child that indelibly connects them.
	I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU: A Novel by Fannie Flagg – A wonderful novel that is equal parts southern charm, murder mystery, and that perfect combination of comedy and old-fashioned wisdom that can be served up only by America’s own remarkable author.
	FAMILY TIES: A Novel by Danielle Steele – From Manhattan to Paris and all the way to Tehran, Family Ties is a novel that reminds how challenging and unpredictable life can be, and that the powerful bonds of family are the strongest of all.

Memorials:

• Howard & Carolyn Allison in memory of Joe Justin.
• Jean Finkler in memory of Joe Justin.
• Jean Finkler in memory of Joe Bob Tyler.
• Jean Finkler in memory of Pat Haywood.

Check out one of these great books in the FUMC Library on Sunday morning; or drop by the church during office hours, get the key, and follow the self-checkout procedures printed on the table of the Library!

	Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis – The intensely personal and candid autobiography of a conversion.
	Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans – A heartbreaking story of the transcendent power of love.
	Following Polly by Karen Bergreen – A dysfunctional family, murder, and unrequited love—what could be more delightful? It’s like Comedy Central picked up Law & Order!
	Fly Away Home: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner – An unforgettable story of a mother and two daughters who after a lifetime of distance finally learn to find refuge in one another.
	Beachcombers: A Novel by Nancy Thayer – The story of a bittersweet reunion of three captivating, very different sisters on Nantucket over one gorgeous, exhilarating summer.
	Fall of Giants by Ken Follet – The first novel in The Century Trilogy, this epic tale follows the fates of five families-American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh-as they move through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage.
	Becoming Queen Victoria: The Tragic Death of Princess Charlotte and the Unexpected Rise of Britain’s Greatest Monarch by Kate Williams – A gripping account of Queen Victoria’s rise to the throne and early years of power.
	Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado – Are you more dinghy than cruise ship? More stand in than movie star? More blue collar than blue blood? Congratulations! God changes the world with folks like you.

Gifts to the FUMC Library

Memorials:

• Jean Finkler in memory of Helen Riddle
• Stewart and Mary Nell Taylor in memory of Helen Riddle

Gifts:

• From Margaret Dvorkan:
  • The Tuesday Club Murders by Agatha Christie
  • Inspector Alleyn Calls by Ngaio Marsh

Remember to send your gifts “In memory of” or “In honor of” directly to the FUMC Library.

Check out one of these great books in the FUMC Library on Sunday morning; or drop by the church during office hours, get the key, and follow the self-checkout procedures printed on the table of the Library!

	To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – The 50th anniversary edition of Harper Lee’s classic literary phenomenon.
	Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks – A mysterious young woman and a widowed store owner with two young children, find that love is the only safe haven.
	The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin – Both tender and a page-turning read, this novel will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to sustain us.
	Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs – A complex and riveting tale of deceit and murder unfolds in this thriller.
	The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory – A novel of conspiracy, passion and cold-hearted ambition.
	Tales of Texoma edited by Michael L. Collins – Contains episodes in the history of the Red River border.  Given in memory of Lemmie Coward by the FUMC library.
	The Whisper by Carla Neggars – Someone is using ancient rituals to commit modern-day murder—and the killing has only just begun.  A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	Breathless by Dean Koontz – Koontz’s cryptic dedication to Aesop may hold the key to what’s going on in this peculiar tale.  A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	The Spy by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott – Isaac Bell clashes with old and new enemies in trying to stop a massive submarine attempting to sink the navy’s newest battleship.  A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore – The author knits together the shadow of 9/11 and a young girl’s bumpy coming-of-age in this luminous, heart-wrenchingly wry novel.  A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	Laughed ‘Til He Died by Carolyn Hart – A group of local ladies, led by mystery writer Emma Clyde, assist Annie and Max Darling in the hunt for the real killer.  A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren – This book invites you to discover afresh the transforming message of Jesus – an open invitation to radical change, an enlightening revelation that exposes sham and ignites hope.  A gift of Troy Sims in honor and thanks to the 2009 Finance Committee.

Check one of these books out of the FUMC Library in (or after) August on Sunday morning, or drop by the office during the week to get a key and self-check-out a book!

	Betsy Ross and the Making of America by Marla R. Miller A stirring and enthralling landmark work. The first comprehensively researched and elegantly written biography for the beloved patriot Betsy Ross.
	Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin A luminous story of good people caught in untenable circumstance and each discovering what truly matters most.
	Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank A seriously hilarious, incredibly poignant story of the relationship between a brother and a sister.
	Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt A painfully beautiful memoir telling how grandparents are made over into parents and how people die out of order.
	The Overton Window by Glenn Beck A powerful ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that seamlessly weaves American history, frightening facts about our present condition, and a heart-stopping plot.
	The Search by Nora Roberts A novel set in the Pacific Northwest, where an island provides sanctuary, the lush forests seduce the unwary, and a man and a woman find in each other the strength to carry on.
	Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen The circus, the Great Depression, a complex elephant, equally complex love, the mists and twists of memory are all articulated in the voice of a very old man who has seen it all.
	Whiplash (An FBI Thriller) by Catherine Coulter This FBI thriller opens with a bang. Well-developed characters and an expertly paced plot builds into a breath-taking, can’t-put-it-down summer read!

Check one of these books out of the FUMC Library on Sunday morning, or drop by the office during the week to get a key and self-check-out a book!

	Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger:  Ridley Jones makes a decision to perform a good deed, which ultimately unleashes a chain of events that sends her on a thrilling journey.
	The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith:  Precious Raomtswe deals with issues of mistaken identity and great misfortune against the beautiful backdrop of Botswana’s remote and striking Delta.
	Hannah’s List by Debbie Macomber:  On the anniversary of his beloved wife’s death, Dr.  Michael Everett receives a letter Hannah had written him. She requests that he marry again and provides a list of three women she has chosen for him to consider.
	The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer:  A grand love story set against the backdrop of 1939 Budapest and Paris, this is the epic tale of three brothers whose lives are ravaged by war.
	The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry:  Zee Finch, a respected psychotherapist, has to learn to find her way through uncharted waters to the place she will ultimately call home.
	The Murderer’s Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers:  Lulu and Merrry’s childhood, though never ideal, propels them into a nightmare when their father murders their mother and is sent to prison. When relatives refuse to take them in, the girls discover all they have is each other.

Here are recent memorials made to the Library:

• Judy Ballard in memory of Mert Jessel
• Judy Ballard in memory of Bill Sogard
• Ardella Johnson in memory of Mert Jessel
• Stewart and Mary Nell in memory of Helen Hoggard
• Stewart and Mary Nell Taylor in memory of Mert Jessel
• Stewart and Mary Nell Taylor in memory of Bill Sogard

Judy Ballard retired as FUMC Library Board chair in May, following 36 years of “devotion” and volunteering. Judy joined the library board in 1973 and became the chair in 1974.  Despite her retirement, she will continue to volunteer with the Library.

In addition to her work with the FUMC Library, Judy is also a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class where she teaches periodically.  She also serves as a greeter for the 10:30am Worship Service and has been a tutor for 2nd graders with the YES Committee, which she is also a member of!

Judy and her late husband, Joe, moved to Wichita Falls from Houston in 1956. She was a library science major at Murray State College, Murray, KY.

THANK YOU, JUDY, FOR YOUR HARD WORK, PAST AND PRESENT!

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