"Want Wisdom?" by senior pastor Rev. Ed Lantz
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- August 23, 2009
"Those Who Go the Road to Teach" by senior pastor Rev. Ed Lantz
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
There's a place for you at Tyler Street!
This Sunday, we extend a warm welcome to the faculty, staff and Board of Directors of Tyler Street Christian Academy. You are a very important part of our Tyler Street family. May God's love, wisdom and power through the Holy Spirit be with you during the new school year
Want to get involved in an exciting ministry? Carillon Ringers needs you! On Sunday August 23, the Carillon Ringers will meet at Tejanos Restaurant for fellowship and an informational meeting regarding the fall Handbell schedule. Make plans to join us for this meeting. Rehearsal will begin September 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.
Alpha...Are you rusty on the basics of Christianity? Ever wish you could explain your faith in a way that non-Christians can understand? Are you contemplating becoming a Christian or joining the church? Do you ever wonder if there is more to life? Do you want to belong to a group of people who care about you?
If you fit into any of the above categories, then the Alpha course is for you. Alpha is a ten-week study of Christianity built around good meals, fellowship, straightforward teaching, and lively conversations. There will be an introductory dinner on Monday, September 14 @ 7:00 in Yeats Hall where you can learn more about Alpha and register for the course. For more information, contact John Wilks at 214.946.8106 or e-mail to alpha@tsumc.org.
Youth Music Kick-off rehearsal is on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. We will have a kick off choir rehearsal and then head for a tour of the new Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington The tour is an hour and fifteen minutes. The cost of stadium tour and dinner is $20.00. Please wear good walking shoes. Billy must have a final number by Sunday, August 23. We will return to the church at 6:00 p.m. and then have dinner on the third floor. There will be no regular Youth activities Sunday evening, August 30. Billy is going to make you a deal: if you come to the rehearsal on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm, he will give you $5 off of the Cowboys Stadium Tour. Your cost will be only $15 instead of $20 if you just come for the tour. Please come on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm in the choir room! Invite your friends! For more information about the Youth Choir Kick-off rehearsal, call Billy Woods at the church office at 214-946-8106 or 817-991-8325.
Methodist Hospital's Cancer Center is in need of caps, hats and turbans for newly diagnosed cancer patients. If anyone has a knack for knitting or loves to sew and would be willing to help with this project, please contact Carla Boss at 214-942-2166.
Hear Missionaries Scott and Lorna Burford from South Asia, Sunday August 30 in Yeats Hall at 9:45 am - combined adult Sunday School Class. The Burfords ministry is making available newly translated scriptures in audio and video form. They will show a video of their work and give us a report. Most of the people groups for which these translations have been done are pre-literate oral societies. Hearing and seeing Scripture presentations is very effective for spreading the Good News. Nathan, their newly adopted son from the Philippines, will be with them. Scott, a member of Tyler Street, attended the church before he went overseas.
Sanctuary Choir rehearsal resumes...Rehearsals resumed for Sanctuary Choir on Wednesday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Choir. If you have ever sung in the choir, we want to invite you back to be a part of the activities this fall. We have a Music and Fine Arts Retreat in the works plus exciting events for the Christmas Season. Come on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room to hear more about the exciting plans for the fall.
Mexico Missions Trip Nov. 22 to 28, 2009 Children's Haven in Reynosa was the destination for our trip last year and the experience was fantastic! You will have a great experience this year as you participate in this ministry to children and the surrounding community. Ask God if this is your time to go. Families are welcome. Work to be done includes remodeling windows, doors, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, walls and ceilings for children's home # 3 and other painting and repair work. Another church has asked for the same date. If you are interested contact Don Lindholm 972-708-7154 or email don_lindholm@sil.org. A firm commitment is not needed yet, just let him know of your possible interest.
Teacher wanted...Come and teach the Wedding Ring Class on the 1st, 3rd or 4th Sunday of each month. If interested, please call Frank Fosdick at 214-943-9696.
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program...If anyone would like to add the Tyler Street United Methodist Church number to their reward card at Tom Thumb, Randalls, Simon David or Safeway, we would receive 1% of every dollar you spend there as a contribution. Our church number is 1051. You can link Tyler Street to your Reward Card by completing a Reward Application Form at any Courtesy Booth at the store. Fill in the top portion and the "Good Neighbor Program" section, indicating what account number to link to your card.
Financial Peace University Classes will be Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm starting August 23 in the Anniversary classroom. A nursery will be provided. The member kit costs $99 for a couple or an individual. Partial scholarships for kits are available if needed. Contact Bob Cunningham at (214)522-0074 or rec35@sbcglobal.net or call John Wilks at the church office at (214)946-8106 or johnwilks@tsumc.org to sign up
Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study...Do you ever feel like the woman who said, "My life is like a blender - and it's stuck on frappe!"? Then join the Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study: &Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." The 12-week Bible study, authored by Joanna Weaver, offers a tale of two sisters, and teaches how each built an intimate relationship with their Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. The book costs $15, and Kris Williams (evening) and Kay Bruner (morning) will facilitate discussion. (If you would like to help facilitate discussion, let us know at 214-354-6185 or call the church office.)
To help us in planning, please let us know your preference for a day and time. (We're hoping that we can accommodate an evening and a morning course.) Note date change: The class will begin the week of August 30. Please place this form in the offering plate or give to Kris Williams or Kay Bruner.
What is Urbana? Urbana is the missions conference for North American students hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Urbana 09 will be our 22nd conference. The first Urbana was held in 1946. From 1948 to 2003, the conferences were held at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Since 2006, Urbana has been held at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Generations of college students have come to Urbana to hear about cutting edge issues on missions and respond to the call to participate in God's global mission. During the five days of Urbana, participants will experience multi-cultural worship and drama, dynamic speakers, in-depth Bible study and prayer. Attendance is usually around 20,000. The Conference begins December 27-31. Urbana is for young adult men and women ages 18-30. Mark and Wendy Walker have agreed to lead a group to the Conference. Make plans now to attend! For more information, log onto www.urbana.org.
Tyler Street: Who We Are
Beginning Sunday, October 4, Pastor Ed will lead this class on the history, beliefs and mission of the United Methodist Church and Tyler Street. This four-week class may be helpful to inquisitive visitors and new members, as well as long time members wanting a refresher.
Week 1 (October 4) - Our History
Week 2 (October 11) - Our Beliefs
Week 3 (October 18) - Our Beliefs
Week 4 (October 25) - Our Mission and Ministries
When: October 4 - October 25 (Sunday mornings)
Where: The Wedding Ring Class which meets in Anderson Hall Parlor
Time: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
Tyler Street Financial Update
Here is the final year-to-date information through July 31, 2009:
Annual budgeted receipts $766,000
Month-to-date budgeted receipts for July $ 63,833
Month-to-date actual receipts for July $ 54,347 or 15% under budget
Year-to-date budgeted receipts thru July 31 $446,833
Year-to-date actual receipts thru July 31 $428,368 or 96% of budgeted receipts
Jan-July 2009 receipts under budget $ 18,465 or 4% under budget
Want to get involved in an exciting ministry? Carillon Ringers needs you! On Sunday August 23, the Carillon Ringers will meet at Tejanos Restaurant for fellowship and an informational meeting regarding the fall Handbell schedule. Make plans to join us for this meeting. Rehearsal will begin September 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.
Alpha...Are you rusty on the basics of Christianity? Ever wish you could explain your faith in a way that non-Christians can understand? Are you contemplating becoming a Christian or joining the church? Do you ever wonder if there is more to life? Do you want to belong to a group of people who care about you?
If you fit into any of the above categories, then the Alpha course is for you. Alpha is a ten-week study of Christianity built around good meals, fellowship, straightforward teaching, and lively conversations. There will be an introductory dinner on Monday, September 14 @ 7:00 in Yeats Hall where you can learn more about Alpha and register for the course. For more information, contact John Wilks at 214.946.8106 or e-mail to alpha@tsumc.org.
Youth Music Kick-off rehearsal is on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. We will have a kick off choir rehearsal and then head for a tour of the new Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington The tour is an hour and fifteen minutes. The cost of stadium tour and dinner is $20.00. Please wear good walking shoes. Billy must have a final number by Sunday, August 23. We will return to the church at 6:00 p.m. and then have dinner on the third floor. There will be no regular Youth activities Sunday evening, August 30. Billy is going to make you a deal: if you come to the rehearsal on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm, he will give you $5 off of the Cowboys Stadium Tour. Your cost will be only $15 instead of $20 if you just come for the tour. Please come on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm in the choir room! Invite your friends! For more information about the Youth Choir Kick-off rehearsal, call Billy Woods at the church office at 214-946-8106 or 817-991-8325.
Methodist Hospital's Cancer Center is in need of caps, hats and turbans for newly diagnosed cancer patients. If anyone has a knack for knitting or loves to sew and would be willing to help with this project, please contact Carla Boss at 214-942-2166.
Hear Missionaries Scott and Lorna Burford from South Asia, Sunday August 30 in Yeats Hall at 9:45 am - combined adult Sunday School Class. The Burfords ministry is making available newly translated scriptures in audio and video form. They will show a video of their work and give us a report. Most of the people groups for which these translations have been done are pre-literate oral societies. Hearing and seeing Scripture presentations is very effective for spreading the Good News. Nathan, their newly adopted son from the Philippines, will be with them. Scott, a member of Tyler Street, attended the church before he went overseas.
Sanctuary Choir rehearsal resumes...Rehearsals resumed for Sanctuary Choir on Wednesday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Choir. If you have ever sung in the choir, we want to invite you back to be a part of the activities this fall. We have a Music and Fine Arts Retreat in the works plus exciting events for the Christmas Season. Come on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room to hear more about the exciting plans for the fall.
Mexico Missions Trip Nov. 22 to 28, 2009 Children's Haven in Reynosa was the destination for our trip last year and the experience was fantastic! You will have a great experience this year as you participate in this ministry to children and the surrounding community. Ask God if this is your time to go. Families are welcome. Work to be done includes remodeling windows, doors, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, walls and ceilings for children's home # 3 and other painting and repair work. Another church has asked for the same date. If you are interested contact Don Lindholm 972-708-7154 or email don_lindholm@sil.org. A firm commitment is not needed yet, just let him know of your possible interest.
Teacher wanted...Come and teach the Wedding Ring Class on the 1st, 3rd or 4th Sunday of each month. If interested, please call Frank Fosdick at 214-943-9696.
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program...If anyone would like to add the Tyler Street United Methodist Church number to their reward card at Tom Thumb, Randalls, Simon David or Safeway, we would receive 1% of every dollar you spend there as a contribution. Our church number is 1051. You can link Tyler Street to your Reward Card by completing a Reward Application Form at any Courtesy Booth at the store. Fill in the top portion and the "Good Neighbor Program" section, indicating what account number to link to your card.
Financial Peace University Classes will be Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm starting August 23 in the Anniversary classroom. A nursery will be provided. The member kit costs $99 for a couple or an individual. Partial scholarships for kits are available if needed. Contact Bob Cunningham at (214)522-0074 or rec35@sbcglobal.net or call John Wilks at the church office at (214)946-8106 or johnwilks@tsumc.org to sign up
Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study...Do you ever feel like the woman who said, "My life is like a blender - and it's stuck on frappe!"? Then join the Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study: &Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." The 12-week Bible study, authored by Joanna Weaver, offers a tale of two sisters, and teaches how each built an intimate relationship with their Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. The book costs $15, and Kris Williams (evening) and Kay Bruner (morning) will facilitate discussion. (If you would like to help facilitate discussion, let us know at 214-354-6185 or call the church office.)
To help us in planning, please let us know your preference for a day and time. (We're hoping that we can accommodate an evening and a morning course.) Note date change: The class will begin the week of August 30. Please place this form in the offering plate or give to Kris Williams or Kay Bruner.
What is Urbana? Urbana is the missions conference for North American students hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Urbana 09 will be our 22nd conference. The first Urbana was held in 1946. From 1948 to 2003, the conferences were held at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Since 2006, Urbana has been held at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Generations of college students have come to Urbana to hear about cutting edge issues on missions and respond to the call to participate in God's global mission. During the five days of Urbana, participants will experience multi-cultural worship and drama, dynamic speakers, in-depth Bible study and prayer. Attendance is usually around 20,000. The Conference begins December 27-31. Urbana is for young adult men and women ages 18-30. Mark and Wendy Walker have agreed to lead a group to the Conference. Make plans now to attend! For more information, log onto www.urbana.org.
Tyler Street: Who We Are
Beginning Sunday, October 4, Pastor Ed will lead this class on the history, beliefs and mission of the United Methodist Church and Tyler Street. This four-week class may be helpful to inquisitive visitors and new members, as well as long time members wanting a refresher.
Week 1 (October 4) - Our History
Week 2 (October 11) - Our Beliefs
Week 3 (October 18) - Our Beliefs
Week 4 (October 25) - Our Mission and Ministries
When: October 4 - October 25 (Sunday mornings)
Where: The Wedding Ring Class which meets in Anderson Hall Parlor
Time: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
Tyler Street Financial Update
Here is the final year-to-date information through July 31, 2009:
Annual budgeted receipts $766,000
Month-to-date budgeted receipts for July $ 63,833
Month-to-date actual receipts for July $ 54,347 or 15% under budget
Year-to-date budgeted receipts thru July 31 $446,833
Year-to-date actual receipts thru July 31 $428,368 or 96% of budgeted receipts
Jan-July 2009 receipts under budget $ 18,465 or 4% under budget
Friday, August 14, 2009
Music Friday- August 14, 2008
Here's some live footage of Rich Mullins from the last convert tour before his death. The whole concert, broken into shorter chunks, is on Youtube for those who want to watch it all.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- August 2 and August 9
I'm playing catch-up today, so you get a double-helping of preaching. Enjoy!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Postings delayed.
Dear Tyler Streeters and other blog readers,
As I am the only staff person currently able to post on the blog and I am currently out of the office following the birth of my son, it will be a few days before I can get last Sunday's sermon on line. Thank you for your patients.
Grace and peace,
John
As I am the only staff person currently able to post on the blog and I am currently out of the office following the birth of my son, it will be a few days before I can get last Sunday's sermon on line. Thank you for your patients.
Grace and peace,
John
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