United Methodist Men: God's Hands
PURPOSE:
To declare the centrality of Christ in every man's life, to promote the spiritual growth of men through effective discipleship, and to model the servant leadership of Christ in our daily lives.
Scripture
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.24 Though he shall fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. Psalms 37:23-24 KJV
TO ALL MEN OF THIBODAUX FUMC
The First United Methodist Church UMM wishes to extend an invitation to all male church members, visitors or attendees to join us in our charitable efforts in the coming year, both within our own church and the broader Christian community. We are a group of Christian men who desire to make a difference. It is our wish to become known as a flexible, caring resource of men willing to engage worthy Christian needs.
In the past, donations of Thibodaux UM Men have helped fund local Scouting activities, responded to UMCOR disaster requests, provided funding for the additional education needs of a local disadvantaged child, provided help for the poor and contributed to church facility needs. We would like to continue these kinds of activities into the coming year and additionally, take advantage of a Lorio Foundation grant which provides matching funds for church capital improvements. This could be an excellent opportunity for the UMM to leverage it’s contributions for the benefit of the church.
PLEASE JOIN US !!!
Doug Hall
President
2011 Officers
President: Doug Hall
Vice-president: Jesse Pitre
Treasurer: Milton (Bo) Ross
Recent Events
MEN'S SUNDAY
JULY 3, 2011
GUEST SPEAKER: REV. RAY LEGENDRE MAN OF THE YEAR: ARCH BELL AND MARGARET
UMM Breakfast January 15, 2011
Blessing Our New Officers
UMM Officers for 2011
President: Doug Hall
Vice President: Jesse Pitre
Treasurer: Milton ( Bo) Ross
On May 26 a group from UMM went to the Historic Gibson United Methodist Church to start a clean-up of the cemetery. We were met there by Dr. Dickie Walther, who is the caretaker of the church and grounds. He gave us a history lesson and allowed us to see the inside of the sanctuary and its contents. Hugh Caffery, Fred Davis, Walt Shoemake and Gary Smith made up the work crew. Our goal was to clean all the tombs, but we were unable to finish and will be returning in the near future to complete the project. Dr. Walther was very appreciative of our efforts since no one had ever offered their services. Thibodaux UMM has agreed to take on the Gibson Church as an ongoing project.
Dr. Dickie Walther Surveying the work.
Note mildew on grave at his feet.
Walt Shoemake, Fred Davis, Dr. Walther,
and Gary Smith. Hugh Caffery was taking the picture.
Gary Smith in Pulpit
Looking at a copy of the original deed
This the hole was cut in the floor to let water out of the sanctuary after the 1927 flood.
Cover Page of 1940 Methodist Hymnal
Gary gassing up his pressure washer.
07/08/2008