Allow me to share with

you a "glory sighting." If

you haven't heard this
term before, it simply is a
testimony to how
someone has seen God at
work in the events of
everyday life. On Monday
of this week, Nancy sent
an email to the
congregation regarding a
person in the community
who was struggling with
the heat and in need of a
window unit air
conditioner. Within 24
hours of that email, an air
conditioner (brand new,
not used!) was sitting in
the church. A very short
time after that, the air
conditioner was at the
person's home and
helping to bring relief
from the summer heat. I
was blessed to watch it all
Children and youth (pg. 2)
Thank You Cards (pg. 3)
Important Dates (p. 4)
Calendar (p. 5)
Vol. 10, No. 9 September 1, 2014
(cont. on pg. 6)
In this Edition



On Sunday, September 14, join us in welcoming David Carroll, Chief
Operations Ofcer for Gospel For Asia. David will be sharing with us
the mission and eforts of this organization during both worship
services that morning. We wanted to let you get to know a little
more about David himself and how he began with Gospel For Asia:
When David and his wife, Debi, frst heard of the ministry of Gospel
for Asia, they immediately began sponsoring a national missionary
and praying for the ministry.
In January 1992, after learning of the need for staf in GFAs home
ofce, David and Debi sold their CPA practice and moved their family
to Carrollton, Texas, to serve with GFA.
David works in several capacities, but his primary responsibility is for
the overall operation of the U.S. headquarters. He also presents the
work and vision of GFA to churches and ministries across America.
David has been to the mission felds of Asia and has seen frst hand
the work of GFAs national missionaries. His heart is truly broken
with the reality that half of the world has not yet heard the precious
name of Jesus Christ. Thats why he passionately challenges Gods
people in America to become radically involved in winning Asia to
Christ.
I have seen the work God is doing in the lives of thousands of hope-
lessly lost and perishing people, David reports. I was gripped by
the faces of the people whose eyes told of their sufering and des-
pair. I can still see them clearly in my mind, making their way to local
temples to worship hideous and hateful idols. Most of these people
have never heard of Jesus love or forgiveness.
My heart burns within me to send them the Gospel and allow them
to experience the joy of knowing Jesus.
We are back!!
Starting
Wednesday,
September 3,
K5 Kids will
resume
meeting from
6-7pm. Dont
miss the fun,
fellowship
and FOOD!
The Youth Group is gearing up for an
awesome year! We will begin meeting
Wednesday, September 3rd from 6-7p.m. You
dont want to miss out on all the fun. Bring
your friends for a great time with us!
K5 Kids Choir
will start
practice
Wednesday,
September 3rd
at 5:30 p.m.
Come lend your
voice to our wonderful choir, then stay for the
fun at K5 Kids! We look forward to seeing you!
K5 Kids
The youth had a great
time at their Back to
School lock in!
Thank You Cards
Dear Church Family,
It is with grateful hearts that our family thanks
you for your prayers, love and support. We
could not make it these days without your
prayers. Also, thank you for your cards, phone
calls, and food during these past few months.
Love,
Judy Powers and Family

With Our Thanks,
Words seem inadequate to express my sincere
thanks to each of you for the many expres-
sions of love through your constant prayers,
cards, calls and words of encouragement for
my sister, Jane Webber, since her diagnosis of
cancer and surgery. To those of you who have
walked in her shoes, a special thank you for
your words of encouragement to both of us.
In Christian Love,
Lucy and Jane

With Our Thanks,
Over the course of seven months since Macks
stroke, the Christian love shown to us has sus-
tained us and kept us focused on the unend-
ing grace of God in Jesus Christ. Your fervent
prayers, loving thoughts, encouraging cards,
phone calls, and visits have been greatly ap-
preciated by each of us.
With Deepest Gratitude,
Lucy Hill, Mack Waller and Family

Dear Russell Memorial UMC,
Wills Point ISD would like to thank you for the
wonderful cookies you provided for the teach-
ers and staf! We greatly appreciate your sup-
port and involvement with our schools. You
are a light in this community! Way to Show
Your Stripes!
WPISD

Attention Supper Club Members

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September
13, our frst get together this fall. Hosts will
be calling you to invite you to their
homes. We meet from 6:30-9:00pm, the 2
nd

Saturday of each month. We always welcome
new folks to join us, so invite someone you
know, and ask your host to include them. See
UMW Meeting
The UMW will hold a business meeting on
Sunday, September 7
th
, directly after the
traditional worship service. We hope to see
as many ladies as possible attend! Lunch
will be served if you would like to bring
something, please let Gerda David or There-
sa Turner know.
Our Presence and Our Gifts
July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17
the early service 43 44 49 59
Sunday School 93 84 70 82
Traditional Worship 114 99 96 107
$7,602.00 $5,544.25 $4,784.00 $6,436.50
Dates to Remember!

September 1, Labor Day, Church ofce closed.
September 3, 5:30 p.m. K5 Choir, 6:00 p.m. K5
Kids and Youth, 6:00 p.m. Hand
Bells, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
September 13, Supper Club Resumes
September 14, David Carroll from Gospel for
Asia will bring the message at both services
SAVE THE DATE: OUR AUCTION WILL BE OCTOBER 4TH
September Worship Assistants

Altar Guild: Sara Bullard (Chair), Becky Hardy, Judy Powers,
Lucy, Sharon Lumsden
Ushers: Ernie Fields (Head), Fields family
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Happy Birthday!
Sandra Smith 9-1
Robert Greenwald 9-3
Sandy Brown 9-5
Charlie Ellis 9-5
Don Hollister 9-6
Bret Wortham 9-14
Kerin Wortham 9-14
Damon Davis 9-14
Shane McBride 9-15
McKenzie Roberts 9-16
Ben Carter 9-18
Mike Lang 9-19
Darya Ross 9-19
Dean Rogers 9-22
Natalie Hullum 9-23
Karl Lybrand 9-23
Danny Brown 9-23
Makenzie Fincher 9-28
Lopez Miles 9-30
Community Outreach Program
Neighbor to Neighbor Lunch
11 am-1pm
Fourth Saturday of each month
Deen Building - George Hall
OPEN TO ANYONE
WHO CHOOSES TO COME
Please contact Gerda David for
details (214-538-0192).
September
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Labor Day
Church office
Closed
2 3
5:30pm K5 Kids
Choir
6:00pm K5 Kids
and Youth
6:00pm Bells
7:30pm Sanctuary
Choir
4 5 6

7
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45am Sunday
School
11:00am Worship
12:00pm UMW
Meeting

8
10:00 am Prayer
Group
6:00pm Trustees
9
6:45pm Bee
Keepers


10
5:30pm K5 Kids
Choir
6:00pm K5 Kids
and Youth
6:00pm Bells
7:30pm Sanctuary
Choir
11 12

13

Supper Club
14
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45 am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship

15
10:00 am Prayer
Group
6:00pm Finance
16
Cub Scouts in
Deen Building
17 Birthday Girls
5:30pm K5 Kids
Choir
6:00pm K5 Kids
and Youth
6:00pm Bells
7:30pm Sanctuary
Choir
18

19

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21
7:30am UMM
Breakfast
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45 am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship
12:00 pm Church
Council
3:00pm Crestwood
22
10:00 am Prayer
Group
6:30pm Day
School

23

24
10:00am Sunshine
Circle
5:30pm K5 Kids
Choir
6:00pm K5 Kids
and Youth
6:00pm Bells
7:30pm Sanctuary
Choir
25

26


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Neighbor to
Neighbor
Lunch 11 am1pm


28
8:30am Early
Service
9:45 am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship
12:00pm Potluck


29
10:00 am Prayer
Group






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come together, clearly convinced that God was at work to meet a need
through His people called the Church.

Why do I consider this an occasion for praise? First, because someone not only saw the need, but
went the next step in opening the doors of possibility in hope that the need would be met. Often
the needs of those around us are obvious, yet we may not actually give thought to the possibility
of doing something about those needs. God is the author of endless possibilities. We just need to
keep those doors open to see how God might work. Secondly, I consider this an occasion for
praise because someone actually took the opportunity to respond. In our society we are inundated
with opportunities to help worthy causes. The term "compassion fatigue" is a fairly new concept in
our culture. So often we respond to invitations to help with the attitude of "I just can't help with
everything." While for most of us that is true, it is also true that from time to time God puts an
opportunity right in front of us. In this case, someone essentially said, "I can help with that." And,
might I say, they helped with generosity. Lastly, I am quick to give praise because I had the
privilege of seeing the joy in the person receiving the air conditioner. I'm not much of a crying
person, but I feel a tear while writing this as I remember the smile I saw (and the big hug that I
received) in response to this compassionate act. When a life is touched in such a basic yet
meaningful way, how could we not ofer praise for the way God is at work through our
congregation?

In Matthew 14 we read the familiar account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. There is a verse in
that account that I have long considered a powerful reminder of God's purpose for the Church.
Seeing the large crowd and perceiving the great need, the disciples wanted Jesus to dismiss the
crowd so they could go fend for themselves regarding their evening meal. Jesus' response in verse
16 was clear: "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." You give them something
to eat. I'm sure we can appreciate how the disciples felt in response to that statement. There is so
much need; how can we make a diference? It may be true that we cannot solve every problem in
our community. We may not be able to meet every need. But let us be reminded that God is a
source of abundant resources. Because of that truth, we can do much more than we often think
we can do. So continue to think extravagantly about how we are called to serve our community.
There are so many more glory sightings yet to come. Let's keep the doors of possibility open.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Dave=
(cont. from pg. 1)
Remember in Prayer:
Miller Family
Vaught/Bennett Family
Bennie Scott
Bill Lacy
Billy Bobbitt
Billy Bruster
Bo & Maxine Clopton
Bobby Spears
Bret Wortham
Connie Watsons Dad
Cotton & Lue Miles
Chris Cagle
Chuck Currie
David Cartwright
Dennis Basham
Don Hollister
Elizabeth Blasingame
Gail Groover
Garrett Matlock
Gary Keller
Ginger Hess
Grace Kosub
Grady Cloud
Methodist Church (RMUMC)
Helen Lawrence
Inez Wade
Our World
Jack Clark
Jane Webber
Jennifer Langford
Jerry Bell
Jim Lathem
Johnny & Laura Bates
John & Meredith Neil
Joni Tunnell
Judy Powers
Ken Davis
Lana Burnside Hughes
Londell Green
Mack Waller
Margaret Butler
Margaret Butlers brother
Merle Penney
Nadine & Charles Mills
Nancy Stearns
Norma Hundley
Our Armed Forces/America
Phil Looney
Rick Lutzinger
Robert Ruckart
Sandra & Mark Brown
Shirley Reed
Students & Teachers
Sue Davis
Tom Richardson




Memorials

In memory of James Lawrence
given by Larry & Theresa Turner.

In memory of Weldon Powers
Given by Larry & Theresa Turner and
Jimmy & Melody Blasingame.

In memory of Joyce Cornwell
Given by F. G. & Becky Hardy.

In memory of Chuck Johnson
Given by Class of 1947.
Help Jana on Her 3 Day Journey
Jana Davis, and
her husband
Damon, will walk
in their 2nd 3 Day
60 mile journey in
November to raise
money for breast
cancer research.
They are walking
in memory of
Linda Glover. If
you would like to
help them meet
their fund raising
goal, forms will be available at the church or
you can donate online at the3day.org. Keep an
eye out for more opportunities to give to this
cause.

The Russell Report
Russell Memorial United Methodist Church
A Family Rooted in Christ and Reaching Out in Love
201 S. Fourth Street
P. O. Box 335
Wills Point, TX 75169

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