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Newsletter for Wellspring

A United Methodist
Community of Faith
US POSTAGE
PAID Wellspring-The Source
6200 Williams Dr. PERMIT NO. 85 All are Welcome, All are Accepted
Georgetown, Texas 78633 Georgetown, TX
A Monthly Publication
78627 March 2010
Rev. Debra Crumpton, Pastor
Church: (512) 930-5959
Home: (512) 869-7838 Take Up Flying!
Pastoral Care: (512) 677-3885

“One Sunday morning the pastor encouraged his congregation to consider the potential of the church. He
told them, “With God’s help we can see the day when this church will go grow from crawling to walking.” And the
people responded, “Let the church walk, pastor: let the church walk.” The pastor continued, “And when the
Worship Times: church begins to walk, next the church can begin to run!” And the people shouted, “Let the church run, pastor;
8:30 am-Traditional let the church run!”
9:30 am-Traditional The pastor continued, “And finally the church can move from running to flying, Oh, the church can fly! But of course
11:00 am-Celebration it’s going to take a lot of money for that to happen!” The congregation grew quiet, and from the back someone mumbled,
“Let the church walk, pastor; let the church walk.” (Anonymous)
When I arrived at Wellspring in January of 2008, the church had already undergone a visioning process for
its next building phase. Unfortunately the reality was that we were also experiencing a cash flow shortage. As the
year progressed our finances improved. That fall, we had a successful Stewardship Campaign and ended 2008 in
the black. This financial success continued until September 2009. During this time we were able to pay 1/12 of
our apportionment each month. However, our income for the first two months of 2010 thus far is less than 2009.
In November of this year we will celebrate our fifteen-year anniversary. Many of us know what the past has
held. Our Visioning Committee is working to discern a vision for the next five to fifteen years believing that the
path before us is brighter than the path behind us.
Of course a part of that vision includes building a second phase with a full size kitchen, classroom space for
elementary age children, a full-service youth room, and a music room for starters. Currently we have funds on de-
posit with the Texas Methodist Foundation in excess of $230K. We would like to begin a capital campaign aimed
at raising money for the next building phase as well as reducing the current debt level.

UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2010
Special Guest Preacher - Sunday, March 14
8:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am - Rev. Denise Sawyer
Easter Cantata - Palm Sunday, March 28
9:30 & 11:00 am
Special Holy Week Events: March 29 - April 3
• Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00 pm
• Good Friday Tenebrae Service - 7:00 pm
• Holy Saturday Children’s Easter Festival - 9:00 am
However, it would be imprudent of us to go into a capital campaign without first being intentional about
faithful stewardship. While I do not ask to see what individual members give, I do analyze the numbers. And us-
ing the total income received in 2009 divided by the number of giving units reflects that our average weekly giving
was $35 per giving unit. A giving unit can reflect a household or a single individual depending upon how people
make their contributions.
I am mindful of the story of the widow’s mite where two coins were all she had, and I recognize that many
may be giving a full tithe. Yet, if we are going to move from crawling to walking, we must seek to become inten-
tional in our giving. Pray about it and allow the Spirit to direct us. Perhaps we can even be a flying church.
“Let the church fly, let the church fly”
Thanks to each of you for doing your part to move our church from walking to flying.
Shalom,
Debra
 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me bear much fruit…”
(John 15:5, NRSV) Calendar of Events
Sunday Services and Actives:
March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Wellspring’s 2010 Goals
8:30/9:30AM-Traditional Worship-Worship Center
Below are measurable goals for Wellspring in 2010 which will take each of us joining our spiritual gifts 9:30AM-Journey-Rm 205
together. 9:30AM-Chapel Dwellers-Rm 204
• Reach average worship attendance of 325. 10:45AM-Navigator’s Class-Rm 205
Season’s of the Spirit Class-Rm 203
• To increase the number of baptisms from 4 to 10 (baptizing both adults and children).
Cornerstone Bible Study-Chapel
• To extend the Invitation to Christ and have at least 15 professions of Faith.
S.T.I.R. Class-Rm 202
• To increase faithful Stewardship by raising average giving per average worship attendance from $120 per
11:00AM-Celebration!-Worship Center
month to a minimum of $200.00 per month. 5:30PM-Youth Snack Supper-Munch & Mingle
• To increase participation in bible study/covenant groups from an average of 145 to a minimum of 200. 6:00PM-Crossflow-Rm 109
• To create one hands-on Wellspring Mission project seeded by a minimum of 12 people.
• To establish two sustainable Outreach initiatives.
March Events and Activities:
These goals can only be reached through each person’s faithful commitment to answering God’s call to Friday, March 5
discipleship. 10:00AM-Close Friends-Munch & Mingle
Saturday, March 6
8:00AM-United Methodist Men-Munch & Mingle
Sunday, March 7
6:00PM-Parent & Youth Group-Meeting the new
Youth Director-Munch & Mingle
Monday, March 8
4:00PM-Women’s Emmaus Group-Rm 203
Tuesday, March 9
9:00AM-Crafters-Rm 202
Wednesday, March 10
2:00PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel
4:30PM-St. Helen’s Mass-Worship Center
6:00PM-B.L.T.-Women’s Bible Study-Rm 202/204
6:00PM-Chancel Choir-Worship Center
Attention Crafters 7:00PM-Experiencing God-Rm 203
There will be an organizational meeting for anyone 7:00PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle
interested in crafting for Wellspring fundraisers on 8:00PM-Deep Water-Worship Center
Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00 a.m. in Rm 202. Thursday, March 11
Please come with any ideas for items to craft.
2:00PM-Prayer Shawl Ministry-Rm 203
If you have an interest but can't attend the meeting, 7:00PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203
contact Cheryl Russell at 863-2540 or
ca_russell@hotmail.com. Friday, March 12
10:00AM-Close Friends-Munch & Mingle
Monday, March 15
Spring Break Spring Cleaning 4:00PM-Women’s Emmaus Group-Rm 203
Fall Festival 2010
We will have a spring cleaning week upstairs on
3/19-3/18, 9am - noon. Volunteers are needed to The Fall Festival for 2010, will be held on Saturday,
help. Please contact Dorothy Light in the office at October 9th. For information, please contact
512-930-5959, ext. 231. Mark McCartney at (512) 635-7203.
Wednesday, March 17
9:30AM-UMW Ruth Circle
2:00PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel
4:30PM-St. Helen’s Mass-Worship Center
6:00PM-Chancel Choir-Worship Center
7:00PM-Experiencing God-Rm 203
7:00PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle
8:00PM-Deep Water-Worship Center
Thursday, March 18
7:00PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203
Friday, March 19
10:00AM-Close Friends-Munch & Mingle
Monday, March 22
10:00AM-UMW Faith Circle
4:00PM-Women’s Emmaus Group-Rm 203
Tuesday, March 23
6:30PM-Finance Team-Rm 202
6:30PM-Laity Banquet-Mayborn Center-Temple
Wednesday, March 24
2:00PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel
4:30PM-St. Helen’s Mass-Worship Center
6:00PM-Chancel Choir-Worship Center
7:00PM-Experiencing God-Rm 203
7:00PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle
8:00PM-Deep Water-Worship Center
Thursday, March 25
7:00PM-Leadership Council-Worship Center
7:00PM-Al-Anon-Rm 203
Friday, March 26
10:00AM-Close Friends-Munch & Mingle
Monday, March 29
4:00PM-Women’s Emmaus Group-Rm 203
Tuesday, March 30
5:00PNMHavurah Shalom-Worship Center
Wednesday, March 31
2:00PM-Prayer Ministry-Chapel
4:30PM-St. Helen’s Mass-Worship Center
6:00PM-Chancel Choir-Worship Center
7:00PM-Experiencing God-Rm 203
7:00PM-Singers-Munch & Mingle
8:00PM-Deep Water-Worship Center
 Lenten Season 2010-Holy Week Events Ministry & Mission Opportunities
Parade of the Palms: 8:30am-Special Music & Preaching
Special Notice to Pastors & Campus Ministers:
Easter Cantata: 9:30 and 11:00am Maundy Thursday Service
Sunday - March 28 April 1st – 6:30pm We have just posted to the CTC Website an opportunity for an all-expenses-paid training in Washington, DC, for
Meditation & Communion some of our brightest 20 to 30 yr. olds to join Bread for the World’s next class of Hunger Justice Leaders.
Journey to the Cross - The journey to the cross was life-changing
for those who witnessed it firsthand, and continues to impact our Please take a quick look at the video clip at www.ctcumc.org and decide if there is anyone in your ministry setting
Good Friday Tenebrae Service who should apply. The goal is for them to bring their hunger advocacy efforts back to their communities.
lives today. Journey to the Cross and experience this awe-inspiring
reminder of our Lord’s love, His sacrifice, and His victory over
April 2nd – 6:30pm
(Service of Darkness) Thank you for being attentive to identifying future leaders for Christ and the church.
death with the Wellspring choir and chamber orchestra.
In His service,
Carolyn Stephens - Associate Director for Mission
Ministries & Director of Communications
Central Texas Conference
Annual Easter Fest Saturday
From the Prayer Ministry: Christian Healing
April 3rd at 9:00am
Stories of Jesus’ acts of healing abound throughout the Gospels. Such evidence of His compassion and uncondi-
It is time to start planning for our annual Easter Fest. We need your help fill- tional love for those in need contributes greatly to our understanding of Who Jesus is – and Whose He is.
ing plastic eggs with candy. We have lots of empty eggs this year so you may This spiritual gift of healing was an important part of Jesus’ legacy to those who followed Him. At that time healing
take some empty eggs and bring them back with candy or simply buy some was considered an integral part of the Christian experience. Those who were able to heal were thought to be blessed
eggs at the store, fill them and drop them off. with a specific spiritual gift. Descriptions of healing are found scattered throughout the Acts of the Apostles and the
This event is so much fun for children of all ages. Please support this pro- Letters in the New Testament, as well as in other records of the early church.
gram by bring candy eggs or by volunteering Saturday morning to help with As time passed, however, Christian healing practices appear to have diminished in importance and became more pe-
the hunt or arts and crafts. ripheral to the mainstream Christian experience. Many have attributed this decline to the persistence with which
For more information please contact Dorothy Light at the church office at charlatans and false prophets used displays of “healing” as a ploy to prey upon suffering victims. In the more recent
512-930-5959. past, exposure to the tent preachers, televangelists and other Elmer Gantry-type performances have caused many
Christians to reject healing practices as a legitimate Christian expression of faith.
What is authentic and true about the practice of Christian healing? How might we incorporate such practices as a
part of our faith journey? How can we learn more? Look for further discussion on Christian healing in the next issue
Easter Sunday of the Source. ~ Lettie Lee
April 4th
8:00am - Early Morning Worship (followed by breakfast) Intercessory Prayer List:
9:30am - Special Music, Confirmation, & Preaching Those known in our membership: Gene Wilkins, Harold Byram, Pat & Buzzi Ball, Trudy Derse, Pat Herff, Lettie
11:00am - Special Music, Communion, & Preaching Lee, Deborah McCartney, C.J. Smith, Anne & Ray Ranta, Eileen Atkins, Helen Alford. Members in care or home-
bound: Lola Atkins, Kathy Burrier, Jurlyne Hensley, Anna Fitzpatrick. Those serving in the military: Our troops,
Celebrate the joy of Easter with the Wellspring choir and chamber orchestra performing Mark Hayes’ Justin Blakely, Daniel Cadena, David Corley, Travis Cox, Adron Elders, Jeffrey Gipson, Dereck J. Hall, Michael Harris,
The Crown and the Cross. The music beautifully underscores the scripture-based narrative of the Ron McLaurin, Matthew Miller, Robert Newman, David Pekar, Jr., Wes Stobaugh, Curt and Scott Taylor, Heath Van-
mood and drama of Holy Week, ending in the final chorus is a majestic yet reflective affirmation of faith derlinden, Jeff Parr, Steve Kahn, Scot Sackreiter, Jacob Melear. For those who grieve: White Family, Yerks Family.
in praise to Jesus, Who was faithful to His final breath. Relatives of members: Jurlyne Hensley, Gayle Nashed, Carl Lidell, James Macklin, Carolyn Maddux, Linda Maxcy,
Brian O’Donnell, Cheryl Reece, Charles Walters, Sue Woodward, Patti Jones, Yvonne Walls, Dustin Carver, Todd
Thomsen, Pat Whitson, Anita Fragiacomo, Joyce Queen, Emmaline Barton. Also for: Terry Lockamy, The Mauldins’
brother-n-law, Marc & Family, Esteben Riveria, Charles Hanks, Trudy Sybert, Ron Weaver, Wellspring Ministries, Haiti,
Easter Lilies Mandy Morrison, Nita, Figures Family, Cindy Carswel, Mary Reeves, Kathleen Rhea, Beverly Walker, Doug & Jill
Armstrong, Chovan Family, Sara Gressett, Mary & Jerry Williams, Anita Fragiacomo, Richard Dawson, Zavala Family,
Order your Easter Lily. There will be our economy, World Peace, Jerusalem, those who travel, who suffer, all parents, our enemies, friends/families, jobless,
a limited amount of lilies available to homebound, homeless, ill, expectant mothers, those in ministry, nursing homes, our Sunday School, Volunteers, our
purchase for $10 each. Order forms youth, our staff, our children, our members, growth of Wellspring, the unchurched and for all in need. For prayer re-
are located at the Welcome Desk. quests, email mtroublefield@verizon.net.
Only 18 left to purchase!
 Adult Ministries Youth Ministries
Wellspring UMC Youth Ministries Newsletter
BIRTHDAY PARTY! Note from the Youth Director: Hello, my name is Nicole Swisher and I am the new
April 11th @ 4:00pm in the Worship Center. part time Youth Director for Wellspring UMC. My husband Paul and I just moved to
If your birthday is in January, February, March or April. Georgetown last fall from Pennsylvania. I was born in Guam and raised in Dripping
You are invited to the First Ever church Birthday Celebration. Springs, TX, but had lived on the east coast over the last 10 years. My husband and I
The Celebration will feature “Designer Ice Cream Sundaes” and Birthday Cake. are members of the Wrightstown Methodist Church in New Jersey. Paul and I have
You will have the chance to meet, greet and play with your church family. been volunteers for children, youth, and other ministries throughout the years.
What a great opportunity to learn more about the richness of each other.
I have a B.S., in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois Univer-
Please RSVP at the desk in Munch and Mingle and the invitation includes your special other.
sity. Over the last 7 years, I have worked with a wide range of individuals in the human
Sign up will begin Sunday March 21st.
and social services fields. I have experience working with children and teenagers with
behavioral and mental health issues. I would like to use my experience working with children and teenagers
and combine that with my love of God and Jesus Christ. As Youth Director, I look forward to bringing scrip-
ture and activities to the youth ministry. My hope is to help guide each individual in their spiritual growth.
New Journey info: Navigators Class
We will be studying the last days of Jesus' ministry on Lenten study thru Mar. 28th - 10:45AM - Rm 205 Please mark your calendars because I would like to meet all of you for a Parent & Youth Group Meet and Min-
earth through Palm Sunday. Beginning April 11 we will 24 Hours That Changed The World gle with the new Youth Director on Sunday, March 7 from 6-7pm at Wellspring UMC for food and fellow-
begin the book of Acts. by: Adam Hamilton ship. I would like to go over upcoming events. (I know weekends are busy, but I wanted to meet everyone
Walk with Jesus on his final day. before Spring Break)
Also we have a social planned for Saturday, April 3rd at
Sit beside him at the Last Supper.
5pm at Gary and Laura Davis's house. I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING EVERYONE!! NICOLE SWISHER
Pray with him in Gethsemane.
For more information, please contact Gary or Laura at Follow him to the cross. CONTACT INFORMATION:
(254) 793-2952. &
Nicole Swisher
Experience the Resurrection
Whether you are a longtime Christian or simply curious Youth Director Upcoming Events
STIR - (Seeking Truth in Reading) 512-930-5959 (Office)
about the story of Christ’s crucifixion, you are invited to
The STIR class will initiate a new framework for class Parent & Youth Group Meet & Mingle with New
join us on this inspiring journey. 512-639-0625 (Cell)
discussion beginning March 21st. Youth Director - Sunday March 7th @ 6:00-7:00
Email: youth@wellumc.org
Rather than spending several months on the same book, B.L.T.
we will be centering each class period on a resource for Youth Group Mission Trip Fundraiser
(Bringing Ladies Together for Bible Led Teaching) Scheduled for the end of March, exact date/time TBD.
discussion that can be covered in one session. Rotating
resources will provide for a stimulating variety of oppor- March 10th @ 6:00pm-Conference Room/Chapel Volunteers will be needed.
tunities for thought-provoking discourse. Monthly Lesson: Chapter 5 - “Living Room Intimacy” Please consider some
schedules will be provided to class members. Volunteer Opportunities: Y.E.A.H. Paint Day is an annual youth mission event
Please bring a small salad, snack or dish to share along
Come join us and experience this new approach. We with your bible. All are welcome to share in this new Small group leaders in the Temple District. The event is on April 9-10 in
think you'll like it. Class begins at 10:45am in Rm 202. women’s bible study. Child care available upon request. Temple to paint homes for people who would otherwise
Sunday school helpers not be able to afford it. Volunteers are needed to be
~Lettie Lee Please call Pat Merrick @ 512-240-5011. Snack supper sign up chaperones, drivers, and a project leader.
Mission Trips
Registration for youth, volunteers, and project
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES OFFERED leaders are due March 12th.
9:30 AM-Senior High (Rm 109)
9:30 AM-6th Grade-Confirmation (Rm 203) Music Festival: May 1st
9:30 AM-Chapel Dwellers (Rm 204) Snack Supper Schedule
9:30 AM-Journey (Rm 205) Mission Trips
9:30 AM-7th & 8th Grade-Middle School (Rm 207) March 7 – Meet & Mingle
June (Sr. high) / July (Jr. high)
10:45 AM-S.T.I.R. Class (Rm 202) March 14 - Spring Break
10:45 AM-Seasons of the Spirit Class (Rm 203) March 21 - Schutz Family
10:45 AM-Cornerstone Bible Study (Rm 204) March 28 - Turner Family
10:45 AM-Navigator’s Class (Rm 205)