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Greetings,
After a yearlong battle with illness, this past Sunday evening, Ann Lee, our dear friend and music director passed from this life to the next. As a congregation we grieve, but we are also filled with joy knowing she served the Lord and our church faithfully for so many years. In Matthew 25 Jesus tells us about the parable of the talents. It is a story about investing what God gives us wisely. Ann's life is a testimony to this type of faithful stewardship. Ann invested herself, her gifts, and her life in God's service. There are few of us who have given ourselves so fully and deeply into God's call on our lives. Ann will not simply be remembered, rather her legacy of faith, service, and music will be felt throughout our congregation, our community, and in the lives of so many who knew her.
A Celebration of Ann's Life, Love, and Music will be held on January 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary at First Methodist Conroe.
Moving forward faithfully,
Jeff Olive
Senior Pastor
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In Memory of Ann Elizabeth Lee
October 9, 1953 - November 19, 2017
Ann Elizabeth Lee passed away peacefully this past Sunday in Conroe, Texas. Ann brought a light into our lives that will never be extinguished. Her involvement in church, school, theater, and community instilled the joy and love of music to so many people and at so many levels. She was a living treasure on this earth and will remain so in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her. Her love, legacy, and commitment to her church and community will live forever.
Ann was and is loved by her family and the many friends in Conroe and Taylor, Texas. She is survived by her brother, Randy M. Lee, and sister-in-law, Sherry, of Westlake Hills, Texas, and her loving and cherished nephew, Dallas A. Lee, of San Marcos, Texas. She also has many loving cousins across the country.
Memorial contributions may be made to The College Music Intern Program c/o First Methodist Conroe; The Gathering Place c/o First Methodist Conroe; The Montgomery County Choral Society, P.O. Box 1375, Conroe, Texas 77305; and the Humane Society of the United States at www.humanesociety.org.
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Celebrate 80 Years of Education with
Sam Houston Elementary
Thursday, November 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sam Houston Library
Sam Houston Elementary is celebrating 80 years of educating the children of Conroe and would like to invite those of you who have supported them in the past and into the present to a special reception.
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Join us for a Whobilation!
Saturday, December 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Asbury Room
Parents and their children are invited to a Grinch-mas celebration with crafts, snacks, a special showing of The Grinch movie, and story time!
RSVP to the Grinch by November 26! (Grinch is located by the Nursery and Children's Area entrance)
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Santa's Little Helpers
Pick up a Christmas gift bag filled with goodies and share it with our church family members that are homebound, in assisted living facilities, and have lost a loved one this year.
There will be no cost to those delivering. If you or your family would like to participate, sign up here. For additional information, contact Janet Cable at [email protected].
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Sixth Grade Confirmation Orientation
Sunday, December 3 at noon
Asbury Room
All sixth graders and their parents are encouraged to join us for a light meal and presentation about our new Confirmation program that will begin on January 7. Click
here to RSVP and confirm your meal. Nursery care will be available at request only to all siblings up to fourth grade.
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Save the Date!
Christmas for Others
Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We are getting organized for this year's Christmas for Others!
We will be assembling food baskets, distributing food baskets, baking cookies, and decorating cookie bags at the Crisis Assistance Center.
If you are interested in being a part of this great day of service, please contact Rev. Janet Stilwell at [email protected]. You will also be able to sign up on the Connect Card soon!
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Specialty Pecans for Sale
Now through Sunday, December 10
Lobby area by Chapel
$10 per 8 oz. bag
Need a gift or stocking stuffer?
Each Sunday, the United Methodist Women will be selling praline pecans and sweet 'n spicy pecans to benefit local missions: Children's Safe Harbor, Wesley Community Center, Methodist Day School, Montgomery County Youth Services, and Montgomery County Women's Center.
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Grief Support Ministry
Monday, November 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Room 115
For more details, contact
Chris Gritzmacher at 936-524-0584.
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Care Quilt Ministry
Tuesday, November 28 from 9 a.m. to noon
Room M2
For more details, contact
Marty Lopez at 936-756-307.
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Love Shawl Ministry
Monday, December 4 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Room 113
For more details, contact
Elaine Alderman at 936-588-8920.
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November Prayer Calendar
Our
November Prayer Calendar is now available!
For anyone wishing to get a copy, simply
click here or grab a copy after worship service.
This month, we pray with all the saints who have died in the Lord, who have journeyed with us, who have led us in our faith and discipleship. As you quietly sit with each saint, reflect upon their words, allow God's Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer.
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Youth Christmas Party
Sunday, December 17
Christmas Lock-In
Friday, December 22
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