Twenty three (23) youth and adults left after 10:30am Worship to go on a Mission Trip to San Marcos, Texas to do repairs on homes of people that live in that area.  As you can see in the picture, they prayed as a group before they left, but we ask that you pray for them as well over this coming week.  They will be returning late on Friday, June 18.

THANK YOU TO OUR YOUTH FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN OUR WORLD!

Roughly L-R:  Jeff Ginn, Bryan Press, Jerry Rouse, Ethan Rouse, Dylan Haynes, Collin Brauner, Ross Hammond, Hope Rouse, Ashley Tate, Robby Press, Millicent Paris, Emma Knight, Corbin Ginn, Diane Montano, Breanne Press, Claire Baer, Hollon Meaders, Anthony Davis, Keeley Trevino, Macy Bretschneider, Faith Cooper, Drake Davis, Haley Knight

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!

Leave a note below to say, “Thank you,” to Judy:

Bill Sogard, 62, of Wichita Falls, Texas entered the next stage of life on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Wichita Falls.

Visitation will be:

• Friday, June 4, 2010
• 7:00-8:00pm
• At Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home

A Memorial service will be held:

• Saturday, June 5, 2010
• 10:00am
• at the First United Methodist Church (where Bill attended church) with the Rev. Paul Goodrich and Rev. John Dillard officiating.
• Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.

Bill was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 1, 1948, to Gail L. and Nellie (Jones) Sogard.  He was a member of the US Army Reserves and had worked in the Life and Health Insurance business for 22 years.  Bill was a Certified RHU and EBS, and he was a founding member and the first president of the Texoma Association of Health Underwriters.  Bill was a loving father, son, and brother and was very active in his son’s baseball activities.  He also enjoyed umpiring and playing golf.

Bill is survived by his parents, Gail and Nellie Jo Sogard of Wichita Falls, Texas; a son Clayton Sogard of Wichita Falls, Texas; and two sisters:  Vicki Partridge of Wichita Falls, Texas and Cheri Althaus of Richardson, Texas.  Please keep these family members in your prayers.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church School for Little People or to the Helping Hand Fund.

Leave a note below about what Bill meant to you!

We would like to thank Bill Niles for his service to our congregation. For 22 years, Bill has volunteered to lead and direct the Asbury Ringers handbell choir, spending countless hours in rehearsal, arranging bell music, and in one on one ministry with its participants. In addition, Bill has been a part of the Chancel Choir and has directed and / or assisted in many Summer Youth Musicals.

On top of that, Bill has taught adult Sunday School Classes in an on-going and on a substitute basis!

Would you believe he also volunteers to help the School for Little People with its financial work?

Thank you, Bill, for being a “light” in our church family and helping in so many areas.

Leave a note below to say thanks to Bill!

Be sure to congratulate the 2010 High School Graduates of our church!  This year we have graduates from:

• Air Academy High School, Colorado – Commencement was held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 6:00pm in Colorado;
• Burkburnett High School – Commencement will be Friday, May 28, 2010 at 8:00pm in the Kay Yeager Coliseum;
• Rider High School – Commencement will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 2:00pm in the MPEC; and
• Wichita Falls High School – Commencement will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 5:00pm in the MPEC.

Macy Bretschneider	Born:  Wichita Falls, TX School:  WFHS Favorite Class:  Human Anatomy Plans:  Attend Texas A&M to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering Clubs / Organizations:  Student Council; Yearbook; Senior Class President; Band (Drum Major); Cross Country; Quill & Scroll; Math / Spanish Club Honors:  Ranked 3rd in Senior Class; National Honor Society; Scholastic Letter Award; WFHS Who’s Who of Spanish, Physics, Anatomy, Calculus; Academic All-State Cross Country; Young Texanne Scholarship Finalist; All District & All Region Band; State Solo & Ensemble; Voted Senior Class “Most Intelligent” Church Activities:  Choir (12); VBS; Praise Band; UMYF (Council President); UMYF Mission Trips; Bible Study Favorite Memory:  Flipping off the dock during YAW and landing “less than gracefully”
Jared Fadow	Born:  Wichita Falls, TX School:  Home & MSU Favorite Class:  Mr. Ginn’s Sunday School Class Plans:  Attend MSU to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering Church Activities:  FJM Sunday School; UMYF; TV Ministry Favorite Memory:  Skeet & Archery during YAW
Nancy Farabee	Born:  Wichita Falls, TX School:  WFHS Favorite Class:  Science Plans:  Attend UT Austin to pursue counseling / social work Clubs / Organizations:  Young Life; Yearbook Honors; National Honor Society
Corbin Ginn	Born:  Sylva, NC School:  WFHS Favorite Class:  Physics Plans:  Attend MSU to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education Clubs / Organizations:  Newspaper; Cross Country; Quill & Scroll Honors:  Voted Senior Class “Most Daring” Church Activities:  Choir; VBS; UMYF; UMYF Mission Trips; Nursery; Bible Study Favorite Memory:  San Marcos Mission Trip
Dylan Haynes	Born:  San Antonio, TX School:  Rider HS Favorite Class:  Music Theory Plans:  Attend the University of North Texas Clubs / Organizations:  Martial Arts Club; Band Honors:  National Honor Society Church Activities:  Choir; Ringers; Orchestra; VBS; Praise Band; UMYF (Worship Leader); UMYF Mission Trips; SYM Tech Crew Favorite Memory:  Jammin’ Blues with Pappa G
James Hinze	School:  Air Academy High School, Colorado Plans:  Attend University of Colorado Clubs / Organizations:  Varsity Football Honors:  Voted Most Valuable Teammate, Varsity Football; Colorado FBLA State in Economics
Derek Montano	Born:  Bitburg, Germany School:  Rider HS Favorite Class:  Lunch Plans:  Navy; Special Warfare Combat Crewman Clubs / Organizations:  Soccer; Track; Swim Team; Water Polo Team Church Activities:  UMYF; UMYF Mission Trips
Spencer Riley	Born:  Wichita Falls, TX School:  Rider HS Favorite Class:  Anatomy & Physics Plans:  Attend University of Arkansas Clubs / Organizations:  Soccer; Guitar; Young Life Honors:  All District & Academic All State Soccer Church Activities:  Acolyte Favorite Memory:  VBS
Merideth Selvidge	Born:  Wichita Falls, TX School:  Burkburnett HS Favorite Class:  American Sign Language Plans:  Attend MSU then continue to USAO to pursue a degree in American Sign Language Clubs / Organizations:  Student Council; Drama; Boomtown Babe’s Drill Team; Project Graduation Honors:  National Honor Society; Who’s Who in Foreign Language; Theater Honors; State UIL Prose & Interpretation Church Activities:  Choir; UMYF; Youth Council; SYM (7 seasons); Bible Study Favorite Memory:  Lock-in with Floral Heights UMC when I fell asleep on the pool table. . .
Alexander Curlin
Anthony Davis

Jeff and Shelia Campbell were pillars of FUMC and our community, being leaders and teachers.  Many don’t realize that Jeff was an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and Shelia wrote United Methodist curriculum!

1,500+ books from their personal library will be sold:

• Saturday, May 22, 2010
• 10:00am-4:00pm
• 410 Morningside
  Wichita Falls

Their children, Cary, Susan, and Charles, would like for you, as FUMC members, to have the opportunity to own a book that brought inspiration to these wonderful people.

Included in the sale are books on: Theology, Spirituality, Cooking, Art, Literature, Language, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Philosophy, Health, History, Humanities, Poetry, and more.  Most prices will range from $1-$3 with some books and publications offered for FREE!  There are some books that are signed editions, first editions, or excellent art books that are priced individually.