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FIRST UNITED METHODI ST
CHURCH MONT BELVIEU
Address Service Requested
10629 Eagle Dr. (FM 3180)
Baytown, TX 77523
P.O. Box 530
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
Non-Profit
Organization
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open hearts.
open minds.
Phone: 281-576-1832
Fax: 281-576-5402
E-mail: office@fumcmb.com
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
First United Methodist Church Mont Belvieu
April 2015


Rev. Jamie Lea
Greetings from the Parsonage Family,
832-472-3575 Cell
As you read this we are in the midst of, or have just
completed, Holy Week & Easter Celebrations. We
have honored another Confirmation Class. We are well
into publication of a new directory. Summer is taking
hold and plans are being made for graduations, the
end of school, crossed fingers and prayers for
acceptance to that just- right college or entry- level
job-- and we think we are going to have a break in our
busy schedules. Think again!
281-576-1832 Office
281-573-5402 Fax
jamie@fumcmb.com
Small Wonders
Christian Academy
Michelle Comeaux
Time sensitive material
We’re on the web!
www.fumcmb.com
Official Church Business
NOT junk mail
DO NOT discard
First United Methodist Church Mont Belvieu
Small Wonders Christian Academy
“Fishermen for Christ”
Mark 1:17
First United Methodist
Church Mont Belvieu
swca@fumcmb.com
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9:00 am - 9:45 am Contemporary Service
10:45 am - Noon Traditional Worship
Administrative
Assistant
Cyndi Cook
office@fumcmb.com
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Financial Secretary
Jan Hutcherson
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jan@fumcmb.com
Music Director/
Accompanist
Ray Reese
music@fumcmb.com
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Church Council
Youth Leader
Jayson Tramel
Worship Schedule
9:50 am - 10:40 am Sunday School
youth@fumcmb.com
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Nursery Attendant
nursery@fumcmb.com
Office Hours
First United Methodist Church Mont Belvieu
Service
10629 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, TX
Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors
8:30 am - 3 pm
Wednesday’s Schedule
(Closed 30 minutes for
lunch)
Food Pantry - 9am
Fridays
UMYF - 6pm
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Michelle Comeaux Director
Church: (281) 576-1832
The flare
Cell: (713) 305-6554
Mon - Thu
Reverand Jamie Lea
With graduations and/or job acceptance comes making living arrangements and getting
to know new people and certainly taking on new responsibilities. Vacations are about as
busy a time in our lives as any other with all the planning, saving, spending, looking for
deals or that just right memorable experience. Summer means kids are home who have
to be entertained, fed, and chauffeured to and fro. So now is not the time to slow
down. Same could be said for the Church.
Summer brings opportunities such as VBS, Church Camp, UMYF trips, and many other
activities. Summer also brings challenges as many folks will be out on vacations. Bell
Choir, Vocal Choir and some others normally take a hiatus. Worship attendance
becomes more important quite frankly because the fewer people we have in the area,
the more important it is for everyone to try and be present. We will have people visiting
our Church for the first time, and the last image we want to project is a small
unenthusiastic congregation, which is exactly what we are not! So I urge you to make it
a point to step up on your attendance. You may find that it actually becomes a habit
that helps in all areas of your life.
Finances also become a challenge in the summer. Because of some unexpected and
generous offerings we are in fairly good shape at this time, but it takes more than
many people realize to keep the Church operating effectively. We have bills that don’t
take a vacation: insurance, electricity, payroll, office expense, and the list goes on. A
convenient and quite frankly painless way you can help is to sign up for our on- line
giving at our web site www.fumcmb.com or at your local banking institution. This is a
great way to make sure that your tithing continues even when you are out of pocket.
Kandace and I have been using this method for our tithing and Needs & Dreams
commitments, and it just automatically becomes a part of our budget. Talk to your
family and see if this fits your lifestyle.
Lastly, but most importantly, I ask you to keep our Church in your prayers. We are in
the midst of many decisions that will affect the future of our Church in this community,
and as with all decisions there are always many opinions that must be considered.
Please pray for God’s Discernment as we move forward.
Bells Practice- 5:30 pm
God’s Peace
Choir Practice - 6:30 pm
Pastor Jamie, Kandace, James, and John, Kasondra, Frankie, & Johnnie
Praise Team Practice - 7:15pm
March
Attendance
3/1 - 192
3/8 - 172
3/15 - 143
3/22 - 212
3/29 -
Go to fumcmb.com
Click on Online giving in the left
margin
Go to “Click Here to Give”
Follow the online instructions
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T HE F LA R E
V O LU M E 1 , I S S U E 1
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!!
Ted Anderson Jr.
February 1
Pat Kelly
February 19
Carolyn Simpson
February 6
Terri Malona
February 21
Mandy Pomykal
February 10
Dayne Hobbs
4/1
Sherry Farningham Ethan Baker
February 11 4/2
Mike Sawyer
4/3
Helen Conley
February 13
Ernie Salter
4/4
Al Mills
JT Franzino
February 144/10
Bryan Williams
4/13
Wes Lide
February
14
Eddie Yarter
4/15
Judy Duncan Franklin Morin
February 154/15
Melodee Schaller
4/17
Zac Thompson David Dusek
February 154/21
Lisa Dean
4/23
Nathan Wood
February 16
Vicki Summersill
4/24
Jon Fowler
Carl Manchaca
February 174/24
Ryan Northrup
4/26
Phyllis Ray
4/26
Cory Willey
4/27
Ray Herrod
4/28
Sharon Richard
4/29
Stacey Brandon
Lily Garner
Terina
Babb
Keith Carlile
Bobby Richard
Heidi Babb
Heather Dean
AustinMotte
Snell
Kim
Kevin Eddy
Kandi
Harris
Aaron Palms
JamieTovlin
Lea
Abby
Kelli Enderli
Gary
Hook
Timmy
Gil
Charles Cauthen
Hailey Kloesel
Shelby Weckwerth
Julianna
Turi
Luke Lide
Drake Motte
Torrence Loviette
Becky Anderson
Bruce Simpson
Lori Presnall
UMW will be presenting gifts
to Mother’s and Father’s
during church service.
David & Becky Anderson
April 5
Billy & Jimmie Reese
April 11
Ted & Melodee Schaller
April 11
Matthew & Crystal Heller
April 16
February 22
4/1
4/2 February 23
4/3
February 25
4/6
4/10 February 25
4/13
4/15 February 27
4/16 February 27
4/17
4/22 February 28
4/23
February 28
4/24
4/25 February 28
4/26
4/27
4/28
4/29
4/30
V O LU M E 1 , I S S U E 1
T HE F LA R E
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Pastor Jamie and his family ~ Marinelle Atwell ~ Don Babb ~ Gary & Susan Hook Margaret Hook ~ Don
Carwile ~ Ercel Porter ~ Travis Warren ~ Bruce Simpson ~ Colt Sawyer ~ Phyllis Ray ~ Freida Dillon ~
Valerie Richardson ~ Stephanie Rainey & Family ~ Bettye Pomykal ~ Jill Christian ~ Betty Carlile
In Our Prayers……...
Marie Clanton-Tince Flower’s friend
Irland Beyer, Lupus, friend of Melissa Doucet
Ryan Allen-Great grandson of Babb’s
Debbie Payne - Liver Cancer
Mark Eitleman diagnosed with ALS-Mike Enoch’s Cousin
Betty Urbanovsky, Lori Thompson’s Grandmother
Joann Wagner
Jean Kraemer Health Issues aunt of Shelly Lee
Everett Kraemer -Health Issues uncle of Shelly Lee
Don Northrup- Shawn Northrup’s father - stroke
Janee’ Hutto
Andrew Livingston-Cancer-friend of Jimmie Reese
Mrs. Durham –Cancer-Robert Harrison
Karen Stitler—Marge Bercaw’s sister
Brenda Coffin (lost her husband) sister to Margaret Hook
Andrew, Tyler & Harlee Nelms Family of Colleen Meadows
Barbara Johnson cancer-Friend of Melodee Schaller
Dusty Kemp
Eugenia friend of Kandi Harris
Len Hodges-Lukemia-Kathy Sailer’s Brother
Terry Schiska
Shannon Dickens
Laura Santos remission/cure for lyme disease –daughter of Lois Work
Kim Moseley, bone cancer, cousin of Elaine Best
Leslie Meyer—surgery-Melissa Doucet’s cousin
Ryan Barton friend of Kenlee & Jaycee Palms
Dick McGary - Father of Stacey Brandon
Brooke Franklin - Friend of Elaine Best
Kyle Wayne Elledge - Infant
Stephanie Rainey—swollen leg, mother of Carl Rainey
Joshua Rainey - broken arm, brother of Carl Rainey
Cathy Coleman, Cancer—friend of Teresa Schwendeman
Stuart Mankin, Cancer—friend of Teresa Schwendeman
Phyllis Keoth, heart problems - friend of Margaret Hook
Jane Hall, Heart Problems, Jo Ann Simkins’ twin sister
Jay Shultz, complication from surgery - Son of Jan Shultz
Debbie Tallent (needs a kidney transplant)
Brenda Gagliano—Friend of Tince Flowers
Judy Bennett’s Step Sister, Kansas City, Mo– Cancer
Rhett Fergia—cancer
Zoe Guillot -Patricia McCan's granddaughter
Debby Fevay - Shelbie Ballard’s Grand Mother—
Cancer in remission
Donna Whitmer
Jan Johnson- Breast Cancer- cousin of Phyllis Ray
Gavin Nettles
Maddie Stone —Melodee Schaller
Tom Narbit-liver transplant-friend of Melodee Schaller
Tobi Mendenhall-Breast Cancer-Friend of the Motts
Christopher Bowman, relative of Shawn Northrup
Bill McClung
Candi & Robert Young
Kimberly Hardung—Liver transplant
Laverne Ladd-Colon Cancer-Elaine Best Cousin
Billy Perran
Gail Patrick battling cancer-Friend of Jimmie Reese
Cassidy Visudez & Family –In accident
Shirley Lavergne
Robert Klaus
Connie Campbell
Cameron Ward—Melodee Schaller’s nephew
John Keene-Kitty Keene’s son
Mike Bagwell, Scott & Deanne Wallace
Mary Smoke friend of Kandy Harris surgery
Renee Entrekin, cousin of Scott & Deanne Wallace
Beau Ray—on strike at Lyondell Basell, son of Phyllis Ray
Jodie Vasely, health problems - Lori Thompson’s brother
Robert Campbell - brother of Cyndi Cook
Family of Doug Hakemack—Katie Jamerson’s Grandfather
Jo Smith, knee replacement - Gloria Enloe’s mother
Our Prayers go out to Those Serving in the Military
Staff Sgt. John Stefan Morin
Pastor & Kandace’s son-in law
Clark Brubaker - Korea
Cousin of Stephanie Rainey
Michael Wood - Marines
nephew of Helen Conley
Kalen Baker—Navy
Joshua Mitchell - Navy
Son of Josh and Joanna Mitchell
Open Letter to the Congregation from the
Texas Annual Conference Of the UMC
T HE F LA R E
T HE F LA R E
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QUARTERLY "HANDS ON MISSION" REPORT
The "HANDS ON MISSION REPORT" is reported monthly as part of the pastor's annual report to the
Conference. Rather than waiting until the end of the year, this year the ministries will be reported in
THE FLARE on a quarterly basis. It is surprising and encouraging to see the many outreach activities
in which our congregants are involved!
The guidelines for the Conference report state that each volunteer's name may be used only
ONCE; therefore, a member may have helped with several ministries during the year but his/
her name will appear only once!
HANDS-ON MISSION REPORT - 2015
JANUARY (TOTAL: 24)
WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY (4)
Glennice Morgenson; JoAnn Simkins; Margaret Hook; Phyllis Ray
NEEDLE ARTS (2)
Carolyn Simpson; Judy Themis
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY (3)
Kandi Harris; Kandace Lea; Tina Stanley
SCOUTING PROGRAM - PINEWOOD DERBY (4)
Shawn Northrup; Michelle Northrup; Ray White; Miki White
CONFIRMATION (FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES) (2)
Charlotte Duckworth; Ray Reese
FAMILY NIGHT - SQUARE DANCE (4)
Bruce Simpson; Joanna Mitchell; Willie Thompson; Josh Mitchell, Sr.
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TRAINING (4)
Tammy Shaw; Lori Thompson; Terri Malona; Jeremy Malona
SOUTH DISTRICT ACADEMY FOR LAY LEADERSHIP (1)
(Participant’s name already recorded: Bruce Simpson)
FEBRUARY (TOTAL: 39)
SOUPER BOWL DAY OF CARING (10)
Ted Schaller; Melodee Schaller; Noah Schaller; Teddy Schaller; Bert Rainey; Lucy Ambler; Jimmy
Reese; Billy Reese; Tammy Yarter; Lucy Ambler
VALENTINE SOCK TREE – SWAN MANOR MINSTRY (6)
Mindy Hall; Meghan Hall; Lindsey Hall; Chloe Patty; Thomas Patty; Cali Thompson
KIDS BEACH CLUB – SPRING SEMESTER (7)
Mary Curry; Pastor Jamie Lea; Gary Holmes; Corinna West; Hope Flint-West; Jaycee Mitchell; Yoon
Sun Briggs
CHURCH VISIONING – INTRODUCTORY MEETING (12)
Nick Bercaw; Marge Bercaw; Matt Thompson; Janelle Harvey; Michelle Comeaux; Tanya Sandefur; Tom
Wade; Dave Goundrey; James Curry; James Schultz; Edith Schultz; Valerie Thompson (plus 12 names
recorded previously in other ministries)
CONFIRMATION – LAKEVIEW RETREAT CHAPERONE (1)
Kristin Franzino
NEW MEMBERS’ DINNER (3)
Eddie Yarter; Janelle Harvey; Beth Jernigan
MARDI GRAS PARTY– UMW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
April 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
1
THU
FRI
SAT
2
3
4
9
10
11
16
17
18
23
24
25
Youth
6pm
5
6
7
Youth
9:45am
12
Youth
6pm
13
14
Youth
9:45am
19
Youth
9:45am
15
Youth
6pm
20
21
Youth
9:45am
26
8
22
Youth
6pm
27
28
29
Youth
6pm
30
THE F L A RE
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T HE F LA R E
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Confirmation Class to Congregation Emanu El
We are SOO
proud of
you!!!
MARCH (TOTAL: (3)
(Names listed previously)
X Y Z (EXTRA YEARS OF ZEST) FOR SENIORS
Nick Bercaw; Marge Bercaw – Facilitators (names listed previously)
SAN JACINTO METHODIST HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE (1)
Glenda Enderli
CHURCH LIBRARY (1)
Mary Cobb
NEEDLE ARTS MINISTRY (1)
Carolyn Burleson
KITCHEN MODIFICATION (CARPENTRY) – PARSONAGE (1)
Ted Schaller (Name listed previously)
FOCUS GROUP LEADER – UMW SPRING CELEBRATION
LAKEVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER
Pastor Jamie Lea (name used previously)
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - SPRING GARAGE SALE
(Names will be listed in the next FLARE---April issue’s deadline before event)
As always, thank you so much to everyone that contributed both their time and resources to the Food Pantry. The kindness of others is what makes this all possible.
The pantry is in need of the following items this month:
 Jelly
 Mixed Vegetables
 Tomatoes
 Fruit
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11
21
31
41
91
101
102
110
115
120
130
135
141
151
161
171
181
T HE F LA R E
Conference Apportionments
World Service
Ministerial Education Fund
Black College Fund
Africa UM University
Interdenominational Cooperative
General Administrative Fund
Jurisdictional Apportionment
Center for Congregational Excellence
New Church Transformation Dev.
Center for Clergy Excellence
Center for Missional Excellence
Center for Connectional Resources
Pensions (Conf. Claimants)
District Superintendent's Fund
Episcopal Fund
Equitable Compensation Fund
Medical Benefits Program (Hosp)
Total Conference Apportionments
Fair Share Goals
Oklahoma Indian Mission
Conference Advance Special 2015
Lakeview Summer Camp Schedule
Texas Methodist College Sch
Total Fair Share Goals
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
T HE F LA R E
Budget
Amount Paid
4,037.00
1,386.00
553.00
124.00
108.00
487.00
286.00
1,287.00
2,326.00
1,176.00
1,893.00
4,260.00
824.00
2,102.00
1,211.00
247.00
3,966.00
26,273.00 $
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Balance
4,037.00
1,386.00
553.00
124.00
108.00
487.00
286.00
1,287.00
2,326.00
1,176.00
1,893.00
4,260.00
824.00
2,102.00
1,211.00
247.00
3,966.00
26,273.00
$
$
$
$
$
Balance
14.00
47.00
236.00
353.00
650.00
Budget
Amount Paid
1,372.00
$
1,061.00
$
2,433.00 $
$
Balance
1,372.00
1,061.00
2,433.00
Budget
$
$
$
$
$
Amount Paid
14.00
47.00
236.00
353.00
650.00 $
-
Special Offerings
Golden Cross
UM Senior Foundation (Methodist
Retirement Comm.
UMC O R
One Great Hour of Sharing - UMCOR
Peace with Justice
Native American
World Communion
District Apportionments
Programming
Missions
Total Fair Share Goals
$
$
$
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T HE F LA R E
T HE F LA R E
SPOTLIGHTING MEMBERS
O.J. AND BETTYE POMYKAL
Seldom missing a Sunday service at
FUMCMB are O.J. and Bettye Pomykal,
faithful members since 1960. Ogene and
Bettye (Hrozek) Pomykal both grew up in
Rosebud, Texas and were married after his
stint in the Air Force. They have four
children: Nancy Nelson of Bryan; Mike
Pomykal of Mont Belvieu and a local city
councilman; Jeannie Sonnier of Georgetown;
and Peggy Meyers of Mont Belvieu.
In 1990 they decided to try a lakeside lifestyle for a while and moved to Lake Limestone. They
sold their Cherry Point home to Doug and Mary Oehler (deceased), members of FUMCMB, with
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the understanding that if the Oehlers ever chose to sell the home, the Pomykals would have
first choice at buying it back! After a few years, that happened! The Pomykals were ready to
move back to be nearer their children, and Mary Oehler was ready to move to an apartment!
Budget YTD
Immediately, the Pomykals restored their membership at FUMCMB!
Received YTD 47,237.00
Bettye was a long-time food service worker at BHISD, and her cooking skills are legendary!
United Methodist Women’s cookbooks through the years are filled with Bettye’s great recipes!
Short YTD
O.J. is known as a “master gardener!” His flowers, especially the roses, make his yard a standout on Cherry Point Drive. He grows vegetables in abundance and willingly shares these with
friends and with the West Chambers County Food Pantry. Well into his 80’s, O.J. could be seen
edging the walkways on the church grounds, quietly performing this important ministry.
With appreciation and honor, the Pomykals are being recognized as the FIRST family to be
spotlighted in THE FLARE!
This new “spotlight feature” in the monthly newsletter is an effort to introduce or re-introduce
both new and more seasoned members to one another. Please take a moment and introduce
yourself to the Pomykals and future featured members.
68,601.00
-21,364.00
As part of their Motorcycle Ministry, Pastor and Kandace Lea were
chosen as “Kickin Customers of the Month” at Stubbs Harley-Davidson.
A nursery is provided upon
request with all scheduled
events.
Sunday’s Worship Schedule
Contemporary Service 9:00 am
Worship Service 10:45am
9:50 am Sunday School
Fellowship @ noon
UMW United Methodist Women SPRC-Staff Parish Relations Committee
LL - Lay Leadership UMM -United Methodist Men KBC—Kids Beach Club
CMC - Children’s Ministry
April 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
Sat
Food Pantry 9a
2
Bells Practice 5:30p
Holy Thursday Svc. 7:00
UMYF 6p
Choir Practice 6:30p
Praise Team Practice 7:15p
3
Church Office Closed
4
10
XYZ Game Day 12p
11
Southeast Texas Choral
Society 7p
5 6:45a Sunrise Service
6
7:30a Breakfast by UMM Staff Meeting 11:30a
9:50a Easter Egg Hunt
10:00a Church-wide photo
10:15a Confirm. Recp.
7
8
12
Children’s Ministry after
worship
13
14
Trustees 6:30p
15
Food Pantry 9a
16
Bells Practice 5:30p
Finance 6p
UMYF 6p
Church Council 7p
Choir Practice 6:30p
Praise Team Practice 7:15p
17
18
Family Day
19
20
SPRC 6:30p
21
Evangelism 6:30p
22
24
25
Church Picnic 10a-4p
Guy Matthews Residence
26
XYZ Out to Eat 12:00p
VBS Planning Mtg 12:15
27
28
29
Food Pantry 9a
Bells Practice 5:30p
UMYF 6p
Choir Practice 6:30p
Praise Team Practice 7:15p
9
Worship 6p
Youth Ministry
Council 6:30p
Food Pantry 9a
23
Bells Practice 5:30p
UMYF 6p
Choir Practice 6:30p
Praise Team Practice 7:15p
Food Pantry 9a
30
Bells Practice 5:30p
6:00 UMM Meeting
UMYF 6p
Choir Practice 6:30p
Praise Team Practice 7:15p