Band of Brothers Minutes March 13th, 2022

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Band of Brothers Minutes January 8th, 2022

Ten good men fed by God’s provision prepared by Bryan Doyle and Dave Thomas.

• Paul D showed a (4 min) video THE MOST POWEFUL VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN proclaiming God’s glory and Christ as Savior.

• Devotional Message from Bryan Doyle

  • • Australian Christian band For King and Country album Burn the Ships on the times in our lives to move forward

      • New Year’s Resolutions

      • Change can be difficult. Often because of old relationships and patterns. Clean break is often a best approach.

    • Reading of Paul’s perspective on this matter. Consider Lot’s wife.

    • Burn those ships.

    • Discussion on living a serious life and understanding that we’re here to make a difference.

    • God’s power is available to change lives if asked.

• BoB to discuss with Pastor Eric the possibility of BoB running a worship service.

• Jennifer B is improving.

• Bryan D. reminded men that Weekend Food pickup today at Sam’s Club.

• Randy T offered Walt’s financial report and announced balance of $1412

• Randy T passed around a signup for cooks and devotional leaders. Need Devotional for 2/12/22

• Collection was $26

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Band of Brothers Minutes September 11th , 2021

Brothers,

God's provision prepared by Bryan Dole for the men present.

Message led by Justin Taylor, Founding Member of Trail Life Troop 22, an unapologetically Christian organization dedicated to development of boys and young men by male leaders. These Troops are chartered only by trinitarian Christian churches.

Business Meeting

• -BoB account balance is $2734.78 with all prior commitments subtracted except for Harvest Festival Live Auction BoB donation up to $300. Eddie L. thinks he'll be OK to purchase the item within budget by November as his hip replacement heals.

  • -$500 Latvian Covenant

  • -$208 Fall campout campsites

  • -$559 Mothers Day flowers

  • -$300 Cub Scouts

  • -$660 Spring campout expenses

• BoB Oct 22 - 24 Retreat and Campout signups are underway for Mineral Wells State park. Link to form is here. We are asking retrat participants to help offset expenses by contributing $20 to SUMC memo: Band of Brothers.

• Jerry K selling shotgun raffle tickets for Smithfield Lodge

• Academy4 mentoring for 4th graders is looking for men to mentor boys at Binion Elementary one Friday per month with provided materials. Sign up here.

• Randy T and Paul D have claimed October for BoB activities.

• November BoB breakfast date is same day as Harvest Festival. All brothers encouraged to assist with set up that date.

• December is claimed by Brent H. but he needs two more co-conspirators.

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Band of Brothers Minutes August 14th, 2021

Brothers,

BoB small group shared men's breakfast with/at Colleyville FUMC. Good fellowship and presentation by Colleyville FUMC Youth Director on post COVID challenges with Youth participation. Toured remodeled Youth building and will update JM on opportunities to share assets and Youth resources with this group.

SUMC Breakout business meeting minutes

- Save the date for BoB Men's retreat Oct. 22-24 at Mineral Wells State Park

- We have invited Colleyville FUMC men to participate

- Signup email to be sent in the next few weeks

- Opportunity to invite men in family and friends. Aged 16+ includes Youth

Multiple mentoring opportunities exist. None of the new programs are intended to replace the existing programs which include:

1. Smithfield Elementary buddy - mentoring program in progress

2. Youth mentoring and volunteering opportunities under consideration

3. Academy4 at Binion Elementary where every 4th grader has a mentor delivering prepared material

4. This is a pressing need as men are needed 1 Friday per month. Signup at Academy 4 - home

5. Additional opportunities to be discussed at upcoming BoB breakfast

Discussion on importance of moving beyond siloes in our church functions to cross-group and -ministry leadership and engagement i.e BoB involvement in Youth above; all groups involved in ministries and missions; next faithful step always obvious to everyone when we gather. PLUG IN opportunity invitations.

2021 Year end budgeting.

Presenting a motion to BoB leaders with post-COVID year end 2021 budget based on $3500 estimated balance to include:

1. Men's Retreat food and supplies - $600

2. Weekend Food - $500

3. Latvian Covenant - $500

4. Harvest Festival Auction Item - $250

5. Scout Scholarships (allocated if requested) - $200

6. Youth Cross-group recruiting event/activity (pending plan to be discussed with JM) - $750

Note this is distribution version 9 (d9) corrected to include Jerry Kewely who was somehow dropped. Please use this version to communicate with entire group.

Band of Brothers Minutes July 10th, 2021

Yard Sale on 2nd Saturday raised $2500. Thanks to all who donated treasure and time to make this a success.

Band of Brothers Minutes June 12, 2021

Most successful ministries thrive when someone is on fire to lead or participate in the ministry at the church. Note the opportunities below to Serve? ___ and polls for Interest?___below and Reply all to men if you’re interested n participating or leading.

POLL - All men with Motions for 2021 budget allocations email to Walt O. by July 17th. ottwj1970@yahoo.com

Present and fed by God’s provision were 15 men and one female possible nice spy. Bodies fed by an excellent breakfast prepared by Tim G and Jerry K.

Devotional guest speaker was Jay Harris, Master Certified Coach and retired pastor.

- Psalm 139 on how God knit us as His treasure. Though we are marred vessels, we are of more value to to Him that a solid gold goblet. Visual presentation of large rocks first into a container (our lives) representing the top priorities of faith and family then those God built you for. Lesser priorities loaded next so that all fit and, if any are removed, they are the less important.

July event will be our BoB Yard Sale.

August 2021 claimed by Paul D. and Brent H. Link to remaining months for you to claim activities (click the EDIT icon to claim.. Smithfield UMMen - Assignment Roster (google.com)

Financial report from Walt O. BoB balance at $1276. Today’s collection was $66. $208 spent and not reflected to reserve 4 sites for Fall Retreat.

Discussion on scheduled Fall 2021 Retreat and Campout at Mineral Wells St Park October 22^nd -24^th

Serve?___ Seeking a co-leader to plan the Fall 2021 Retreat October 22nd-24th thetolls@tutanota.com

Serve?___ BoB Garage Sale Saturday July 10th. Watch for polls on how to help. Gather your treasure. Seeking Co-leader to learn how to pull together a successful event and improve it . thetolls@tutanota.com

Serve?___ Need Security Team members for worship rotation and VBS. Billy S. dspe06@gmail.com

Serve?___ 4 Mowing Team members needed Ernest B. a1116@swbell.net

Serve?___ Seeking 2 new Audio-visual Ninjas to learn ProPresenter 7 visuals presentation during worship. Materials are created by a graphics team. This opportunity is worship projectionist. thetolls@tutanota.com

Interest?

Interest? ___Scottish Rite rifle raffle Jerry K. jerry.kewley53@gmail.com benefitting Children’s Hospital. details here https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApbZXMN4WNH_l0pp4yxcctb0wl_E?e=WNR7Bv

Interest?___ Randy T exploring possibility of 2021-22 school year Academy4 tutoring 4^th grade boys at risk Academy 4 - home thetolls@tutanota.com

Interest?____ Poker night fund raiser Walt O. ottwj1970@yahoo.com

Interest? ____ Investment club. Chad B jenn.chad@sbcglobal.net

Interest? ____ Shooting Outing Tim G. t144diver@sbcglobal.net

Band of Brothers Minutes May 8, 2021

Note the opportunities to Serve? ___ and polls for Interest?___below and Reply All to men on email update if you’re interested n participating or leading. Emails provided for more information. Most successful ministries thrive when someone is on fire to lead the ministry at the church.

May 2021 claimed by Bryan D. and Buddy R.

June 2021 claimed by Tim G., Steve S., and Jerry K. Link to remaining months for you to claim activities (click the EDIT icon to claim.. Smithfield UMMen - Assignment Roster (google.com)

Present and fed by God’s provision were 18 men. Bodies fed by an excellent breakfast prepared by Bryan D. and Buddy R. Bryan also delivered the devotional on Romans 1:16-17 discussing:

- Being ashamed of the Gospel with discussion on our failure to preach the gospel vs casting pearls to swine.

• Focused discussion on God’s love being for all.

Discussion on successful Spring 2021 Retreat and Campout with 12 men at Fort Richardson St Park April 23^rd-25^th.

• Serve?___ Seeking a leader or co-leader to plan the Fall 2021 Retreat 3^rd week October

• Financial report from Walt O. Today’s collection was $170

• Serve?___Planning a BoB Garage Sale in Mid-late July. This has been our largest fund raiser.

• Serve?_ Jerry K. leading exploratory work for Habitat for Humanity team jerry.kewley53@gmail.com

• Serve?___ Randy T exploring possibility of 2021-22 school year Academy4 tutoring 4^th grade boys at risk

  • Academy 4 - home thetolls@tutanota.com

• Serve?___ Need Security Team members for worship rotation and VBS. Billy S. dspe06@gmail.com

• Serve?___ Mowing Team members needed Ernest B. a1116@swbell.net

• Serve?___AVNinjas seeking 2 volunteers to learn / operate ProPresenter7 during worship rotation.

  • Randy T. thetolls@tutanota.com

• Interest?____ Poker night fund raiser Walt O. ottwj1970@yahoo.com

• Interest? ____ Investment club. Chad B jenn.chad@sbcglobal.net

• Interest? ____ Shooting Outing Tim G. t144diver@sbcglobal.net

• Interest? ___Scottish Rite rifle raffle Jerry K. jerry.kewley53@gmail.com

  • • details https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApbZXMN4WNH_l0r6ut8USGNumcFF?e=jzEN3Q

Next Breakfast June 12 Tim G., Steve S., and Jerry K.

jerry.kewley53@gmail.com

fwsscott@prodigy.net

t144diver@sbcglobal.net

Band of Brothers Minutes April 10, 2021

Twelve good men were fed by God’s provision prepared by CHad B and Randy T.

Devotional speaker was Jack McCarty on BISD education issues and his Christian walk.

Band of Brothers Minutes March 13, 2021

Fifteen good men were fed by God’s provision prepared by Chad B and Bryan .

Testimonial -devotional message from Juan A. about his personal journey to the US, through addiction, to find Christ and save his family and his soul.

• Be a testimony for God everywhere you go. People will notice who and what you are an might long for Christ.

• The Word of God is on everyone's heart: even the unsaved. You're one word might give them hope for their life and move them toward Jesus.

UMM balance is $1566 + $74 collection today

Easter- Men can mow paths to assist with the prep of the "shaggy" lawns for hiding eggs. Hot dogs are not needed this year

Men's Retreat and Campout April 23-25 at Fort Richardson State Park - 10 men going so far. Randy T will circulate more details via email as we plan the event.

Lady requested an Easter cross to be constructed in her back yard. Chad Brown calling her to investigate.

Band of Brothers Minutes February 13, 2021

Fifteen good men were fed by God’s provision prepared by Chad B

Devotional message by Randy T on how we "contend" with the women in our lives.

Turf Maintenance - UMM responsibility

• Randy applied preemergent herbicide to St Augustine areas. "Shaggy" Bermudagrass application needed after Easter Egg Hunt. Brad G. planning that application

Mowing Team - Ernest needs 6 more volunteers for teams to mow once a month.

Small handouts entitled A PLACE FOR ME are in the narthex so you can give them to men you know or see at church. It lays out the purpose of UMM and explains the activities.

Band of Brothers (BoB)_ Retreat and Campout April 23-25 has 8 men signed up. Details on planning emails that are circulating

Discussion on Paul D.'s question When we see who is struggling and how can we help them?

• Buddy suggested that we immediately call them. That's why God has put it on your heart.

• Discussion on call tree to promote 1:1 discussions to help alleviate isolation from COVID panic.

Chad B. floated whether anyone would like to lead the NIP Adopt a Street section once assigned to SUMC

Randy T. Mentioned the relevant short video The Fishing Club

Serious blood shortage. Carter Blood Center needs donors.

Kids are falling behind in school. What can we do?

Collection $113 delivered to collection plate for UMM by Bryan D.

Band of Brothers Minutes January 9, 2021

(See *ACTIONS at end of report)

Nine men, 1 munchkin were fed by God’s provision prepared by Bryan .

Statement from John G – This is God’s meeting and it must always remain God’s meeting.

Officers nominated, Second by Buddy R., elected by voice vote.

*2021 Officers are: (see attached UMM Bylaws fir detailed responsibilities)

• Bryan D. President responsible for planning and conducting UMM business

• Chad B. Chair of Missions and Ministries: responsible for outreach vetting and assignments

• Walt O. – Treasurer : responsible for financial tracking and reporting

• Randy – Secretary: responsible for meeting minutes and communications

Devotional message by Bryan D.

- New year is a time to reflect and prepare. Grow in faith

- UMM must have an impact on the church. Actions and activities drive that

o We are God’s hands and feet

- UMM will be a group effort. All can gain as much as they put in to the group

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Discussion on many open mission/ministries awaiting a leader if there is interest. Jump in if one appeal to you

• Importance of welcoming Davis men to UMM.

• Consider other UMCs nearby without a UMM group

• *UMM Turf maintenance schedule starting watch for opportunities to serve.

• *Ninjas needed to operate Worship technologies. Zoom technologies ramping up

• Men’s Table of 8 and Monday AM Breakfast group designed for accountability

• *Guest speakers a good idea for meetings- *Zoom is an option

• *SUMC has an Adopt a Spot stretch of road looking for leader to coordinate

• Important to think about COVID world. Might last years so how to adapt and thrive

  • People range from COVID is hoax to terrified. We need to respect that

• Posting for Worship Leader is up. Let Pastor Mike know if you know someone

• *A UMM-led worship would be well-received

Paul D. – Stressed the importance of individual accountability in growing faith

Must get into the game

A description of what UMM does and why they exist will be useful as we welcome Davis UMC men

John G. We should spend time on ourselves, God, and family

Difficult times we fail to rely on God but rely on government

Ernest B. – Be careful about asking God for something to do.

Collection was $60 placed in Sunday Collection designated for UMM.

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*ACTIONS-

X Randy T – circulate UMM Bylaws

X Randy T – circulate Turf Maintenance Schedule

X Randy T – Invite Davis men to Table of 8 and Monday AM Mens Breakfast

X Randy T - Devise and distribute a UMM handout for invitations

__All - find a buddy or two and claim a month for breakfast, devotional, plan activities for the month

__All – sign up for a Turf Maintenance activity and invite other men to help

__Be on the lookout for guest speakers for your claimed month or any month

__Consider stepping in to lead the Adopt a Spot road stretch for SUMC

__All Speak to 5 guys and invite them to UMM activities

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Band of Brothers Meeting Minutes - February 8, 2020

Fourteen men fed by God’s provision lovingly prepared by Walter O. Ernest B., and Tim G.

PLEASE READ: Next UMM Breakfast is on March 21^st in a joint breakfast at Colleyville UMC. Details below.

Short devotional message by Randy T. including an invitation for men to remain and attend the Allred Kairos meeting at 9:00 immediately following breakfast.

UMM motion to allocate up to $500 for campus turf maintenance was approved by Trustees. Dr. Brad agreed to purchase and broadcast preemergent herbicide. To all men, the reason for allocating these funds is so volunteers can be reimbursed for these outlays. We want to avoid limiting our volunteer pool by offering this reimbursement of spend for UMM-approved purchases related to turf maintained.

Looking for good men who can help coordinate these turf maintenance tasks. Let rstolleson@att.net know if you’re interested in stepping up to the task.

Next UMM Breakfast is a joint UMM breakfast at 7:30 AM March 21^st at Colleyville UMC in their family life center located at 1000 Church Street, Colleyville TX. They have a very special speaker planned so you don’t want to miss it. If you want to swing by early, they arrive to start preparing at 6:30 -7:00. Albert Johnson is the chief cook. It’s a great time for Christian men to join forces.

UMM Yard Sale is scheduled for June 6^th 2020. We will once again make this a special Saturday alongside the Community Garage Sale and the Farmer’s Market all on the same Saturday. This has worked out great with SUMC and neighbors spending a lot of quality time together. So jump in to help make it happen. If asked YOU can help clarify what’s happening on June 6^th.

• Farmer’s Market – free fruits and vegetables for neighbors in need. From 10:00 until it’s gone.

• UMM Yard Sale – UMM sells donated items in the FLC for pennies on the dollar and it’s STILL our biggest fundraiser. Keep those Spring cleaning treasures in bags until we call for donations in May.

• Community Garage Sale – SUMC makes tables available in the parking lot for our neighbors for them to be part of a large sale to raise money for themselves and to sell crafts etc. These are NOT pennies on the dollar but there are some good deals.

Your Brother in Christ,

Randy T

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Band of Brothers Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2019

Thirteen men and mini-men fed by God’s provision lovingly prepared by Walter Ott and Cub Leader Norman Trantham. Seventeen Cub Scouts and leaders joined for breakfast.

George U devotional message

God’s limitations exist only in our minds

His limitless grace and love is far more than sufficient to capture us

We are captured by His grace.

For what reason would God’s Son joyfully submit himself to the cross?

Hebrews 12

You are

Walt gave financial report

All commitments paid except $350 Harvest Festival and $300 Christmas Providers

$1762 balance remains available.

Need Harvest Festival buyer to spend $ 350

Ernest needs assist digging sprinkler head to replace. Chip and Randy volunteered to assist

Poll for leader for Fall Campout / Retreat Resulted in Dave Thomas and sons volunteering to organize.

Collection was $138 delivered to Finance by Walt.

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 7/13/2019

Summary:

1. UMM Meeting Minutes are archived here.

2. Walt and George have claimed October events including breakfast. Third man needed.

3. Children’s Hospital raffle drawing 7/20 event for Henry rifle or Lady SW pistol or Sig 1911. Flyer attached. See Jerry.kewley53@gmail.com for tickets

4. Seeking good man or men to organize a fall Campout/Retreat if there is interest ( avoid Oct 12^th due to Kairos weekend attended by many men. Late October best?)

• Twenty good men and mini-men fed by God’s provision prepared by Mike M, Tim G, and Ernest B.

• August UMM events claimed by Walt and George – need 1 additional men

• George U. devotional on the spiritual gift of Gentleness

  • Gentleness requires Kindness and Carefulness; it’s a spiritual gift and therefore no necessarily feminine

  • Sissy Vicious the Beashu, though a hound, demonstrates how to gently eat spaghetti despite the normally aggressive nature of beagle in her. Gentleness can be learned.

  • If a hound can learn to be gentle then what’s your excuse?

  • Gentleness is necessary to demonstrate the image of Jesus as a disciple

  • Gentleness is a masculine attribute

Discussion

-The Power of a Praying Wife book recommendation

- - Jesus was God who placed Himself at a mother’s knee for the first years of His life to learn gentleness

Education Bldg Door metal needing attention. Won’t lock properly. Needs replacement. Trustees need ~$3000+ to replace.

-Will seek gifts to cover cost. Trustees will notify Randy of $ amount for UMM polling

Internet problems may require funding polls and will post in same manner to see who can help fund.

Scottish Rite Children’s Hospitals – Dallas and Frisco –Raffle tickets Henry rifle or 2) pistols are $20 or 3 for $50 for July 20^{thc at}

• Free picnic Saturday 20^th for drawing Scottish Rite temple

• Fun Run fund raiser same time

• See Jerry.kewley53@gmail.com l for raffle tickets

Fall Men’s Campout/Retreat – seeking men to coordinate and plan a fall event

Prayers for Allehandro joining the Cating family

Helen B. in route to Houston to help family

Mike’s Aunt return from Peru in hospital 9 days with typhoid

Tom P for pending life change

Collection was $90

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 5/11/2019

Twelve good men fed by God’s provision lovingly prepared by Bryan D, Buddy R, Randy T

Bryan Doyle Devotional on Romans 12:2 from Upper Room Devotional

Renewal of our minds through Christ

When did you make the decision to follow the renewing past of Jesus.

Discussion and personal testimonies

Latvian visitors arriving early June.

• 1. UMM providing Breakfast 6/8 AM for entire congregation – Buddy R and Jerry K first signups. More needed.

  2. UMM providing meat at Chisolm Park, Hurst – Longhorn Paviliion – picnic with UMW providing side dishes for potluck – Randy T Leading need volunteers.

  3. Revised Itinerary forthcoming to all men after finalized week of 5/20

1. Promised funds reviewed and approved except promised $200 for Latvia Travel was increased to $400 and Renamed Latvia Food/Travel to fund UMM Breakfast and Chisolm Park food. Other financial commitments include

   1. Spent – Mother’s Day carnations $300

   2. Promised and Pending

i. Latvia Travel / Food

ii. Latvia Covenant $500

iii. Boy Scouts $300

iv. Harvest Festival $350

v. Mens Retreat Campout $450

vi. Christmas Providers $ 300

• 1. Collection at this breakfast is #100

  2. Balance available uncommitted $1735

1. Men’s Camping/ Retreat likely September if at all

2. Boy Scouts moving from 4 to 10 members next school year.

3. Men’s Ministries for Boys and Young Men discussion

   1. Scout – Ministry overlaps – Exploring to find mutual benefit while helping boys and young men

i. Male role models needed

• 1. “Man Ready” Life and practical skills events?

i. Ball games

ii. Gun safety

iii. Wood working / Home repairs

iv. Auto upkeep

v. Hobby electronics or coding

vi. Life skills

vii. Biblical Manhood

1. Masons Blood Drive Saturday 5/18 benefitting Scottish Rite Hospital – free hospital care for kids

2. Support needed for Youth activities an programs – possible link to Men’s Ministries above.

In Christ

Randy T

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 11/10/2018

Thirteen good men and 2 mini-men fed by God’s provision lovingly prepared by Josh, George, and Pastor Mike.

-Devotion by George: God’s love. Not conditioned by how we feel because emotions are transient. Based on God’s unshakable grace

• Luke 15: Despite the son’s rebellion, he was always his son.

• Ryan Stevenson song No Matter What goes to heart of the matter.

• Hebrew term many colors, best, is seamless.

• Jesus’ cloak was seamless. Same as given to Joseph. Only a son would have a signet ring: also given to Joseph.

• Verse 32 Wayward son was” lost and now he’s found”

• Found sheep was searched until found God never gives up in searching for each of us as a priority. Search is relentless.

• Carried back to flock on His whip-scarred shoulders.

• We are separated when we draw away from God OR when we listen to the liar.

• Live like you’re loved.

-Assist Green Extreme Homes with installation of siding in Lewisville, John Rhymer sending information

Housing 4-7 families of homeless veteran females

__Looking for January donations of beds, supplies etc,

Aldersgate may have donations

-__Bubba Crocker Bakeoff next Sunday 11/18

-__Christmas Providers funded by UMM for 2 families if any men want to purchase and deliver for a family.

- 32 Thanksgiving Baskets, $25 gift funds a basket. Text “cecthanks 25” to 817-968-5515

- John R. and Bryan Doyle claimed December. Recommend offsite planning meeting

- __God and Family/Me expanding beyond Scouts. Will need more people to facilitate curriculum. Teachers and Runners needed. December January during week in evenings.

- Collection was $88.00

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 10/12/2018

Fifteen good men and 3 mini-men fed by God’s provision lovingly prepared by Chad, Julian, and Randy.

Devotional by Randy on topical discussion Made in God’s Image.

• Set up tables for Back to Church meal on Sunday

• Man UMM table and handout October Lineup to visitors

• Offsite opportunities are important. Third site fellowship important. Bottlecap is an example

• Need men to claim November and December

• Ernest – Need 3 guys to form a committee to revamp the approach to lawn care. Ernest to identify the 3 to plan.

• Emmaus Walk next Sunday. Pray for the 6 men attending and 4 men supporting

• Claimed November – Josh, George, Pastor Mike

• Claimed December - John R, Brian D. move from January claim.

• Walt; Texas Holdem dominated by Walt and proceeds to UMM ministries.

• $2200 on account and unallocated

• Bryan T built out a small garden motion said needs no reimbursement. Motion passed to make available $100 to Bryan for future

• December leadership meeting

• Tree company worked on trees to reduce damage to roof ($3000 damage for Admin bldg.)

• Oct 31^st TGIW All Saints celebration, Men are signed up for food TGIW Katie considering nachos, Candice and team need our support. Food and candy. Additional information coming from Chad.

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 9/22/2018

Twelve good men and 3 mini-men fed by God’s provision prepared with excellence by Hendley and Tim.

This report archive and other UMM resources always available on SUMC UMM web page. Be sure to Bookmark!

Mert’s Garage nearing completion. Mowers purchased. Weed Eaters and Edgers under discussion.

Harvest Festival was a success. Chad and Jen’s leadership and the amazing team assembled did a great job.

Serve

__Someone can drop by and throw the dirt in the electrical trench to backfill trench to Mert’s Garage

__Need a truck and help to haul off scrap wood and paper that won’t fit in dumpster. Leave the broken bricks for ramp rubble

__Need an Edger for the yard team

__Need discussion on spreader purchase. Pull behind mower for large areas, push spreader for smaller.

__Blinds in windows to hide equipment in Mert’s Garage?

__Discussion on UMM / Trustees scheduling of fertilizer and herbicides for land stewardship

__Watch for invitation to Leader’s Meeting

__ Need Men to claim November and December.

Events

__ 9/27 Thursday night Firenza Pizza Raise Some Dough..20% of proceeds to SUMC Weekend Food ministry

__Texas Hold Em next Saturday 5:30 for pizza and 6:00 tournament. $25 proceeds to missions and ministries. Winner gets bragging rights.

Breakfast Collection $65 – Walt routing to Finance Secretary

George U Devotional

• Review of Jaba the Mutt on his stress-related digestive difficulties when visiting the vet and how we are similar.

• Lesson series called The Measure of a Man..and Faith is an essential component of manhood.

• Jesus said He was a follower of God and asked others to follow Him.

  • World treasures confident self-assurance. God will measure a man by His standard including reliance on Him.

  • Life cannot be controlled because God is in control of destiny

  • Our faith and confidence will be in the mission and purpose God has assigned us

  • Self assurance is not proper definition of a man. Faith that God will be present when we act and will equip us. AKA Blessed Assurance

  • World favors romantic and sexual conquest. Jesus didn’t.

  • If Jesus met our cultural definition of a man then He would be qualified to be neither Savior nor Messiah

• We need to reconsider our definition of a man vs God’s definition of a man through Jesus.

Chad and Randy claimed October. Recommendations for October men’s events include family outings and men only outings. Watch for announcements.

If interested in DFW are outings then gather at church at appointed time and depart on schedule. No designated leader, just go.

October Lineup

Men 14-114 Every Monday AM 6:30 AM Men of God Breakfast at Corner Cafe

Adults 10/6 7:00PM NRH City Hall – Free Eagles cover band Laser Lights and Music NRH City Hall – Bring lawn chairs

Family 10/7 Halls Corn Maze and Hayrides. Free entry $5 for maze or hayride

Men 14-114 10/13 UMM Men’s Breakfast 8:00 AM FLC

Men 10/20 DFW Swap Meet - Grand Prairie depart church at 9:30 AM old cars to view and tools for sale

Family 10/20 Bloomin Bluegrass Festival – Farmers Branch –Depart church at 2:00

Family 10/27 Hoot and Howl – Free - NRH Halloween Party 7701 Smithfield Road – Green Valley Park

Serve! – Seeking men to research months for local, affordable events appropriate for Christian me, couples, and families and prepare in a format similar to October Lineup below.

Let Randy know if you are interested in researching a month. rstolleson@att.net

Your Brother

Randy T

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 8/11/2018

Eleven good men and 3 mini-men fed by God’s provision prepared by Brian D and JM. Six additional brothers were present in spirit as they drove to their Emmaus reunion.

Matthew 25 is what matters when you make a lot of money.

The LOVE of money is the root of evil.

Decision to hold off on Yard Sale until Spring.

Merts Garage will be framed by mid week and caulkers/ painters needed. Saturday 8/18 can be a good day to do it UMM and Youth.

Opportunity to help 8/17, 8/18, 8/23/8/24 to build housing for homeless female veterans in Lewisville. If interested let John Rhymer know.

JM Lesson

Betrayal lessons in the Bible – Primary cause of atheism is those who profess faith live visible lives of sin.

Judas was generally listed last when mentioned in a list of disciples. – Judas was the only disciple not from Galilee. His home territory was occupied by Edomites, the heritage of Herod.

Judas seems to have never asked for forgiveness. Peter did.

We strive to NOT be Judas because of his example. Judas’ betrayal of Jesus facilitated the cross and the salvation we accept today.

Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 7/14/2018

Eighteen good men and one munchkin fed by God’s provision with the manly preparation of John, Julian, Chad.

Two new visitors added to the roster of servant leaders.

-Men’s Accountability - A Few Sorta Good Men; Jennifer Devlin 2006

Discussion led by Chad B

• God chose 12 regular men, just like us, to do the good work.

• They dropped everything to follow him

• Jesus designated them as Apostles and brought them to order

• What did God see in them?

Aug 25^th Aldersgate Clays and Praise – See Buddy Roberts

August Leads – JM and Brian T

Sept Leads – Tim and Hendley

Kairos Men’s and Women’s Ministry see Chad Brown

Men’s At The Table planning in progress. John R leading a table, more info forthcoming.

UMM funded 3 Scout scholarships

Five men scheduled for October 18-21 Walk to Emmaus in Glen Lake. See Pastor Mike or George

Homeless Female Veterans 7-bedroom new construction build. Friday 7/20 in Lewisville – See John Rhymer

Firenza’s Dine and Donate Thursday July 26^th 5:00-9:00 PM state “Supporting Smithfield UMC” at the register to support Weekend Food Program.

$1700 on account for UMM.

$300 in budget for Eddie to purchase MUMM gift for Harvest Festival Aution

Walt planning Texas Hiold Em Mid September. Stand by for more information.

Men’s group to assist with the cleanup after the completion of Mert’s Garage.

Collection is $145. Walter O placing in Sunday collection plate.

Regards,

Randy Tolleson

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 6/9/2018

Below please find the minutes from yesterday’s UMM Breakfast and Devotional meeting. We had 15 men in attendance as well as special guest, Julie Gough.

Julie talked to us about the many hats we might wear as men (see attached), and told us about a new ministry we would like to start called ‘At the Table’. The UMW launched this a few months back, and have already met a few times since. The feedback from those participating has been very positive and why we are wanting to expand it to the men of the church and our community. This ministry is not new per se as the Methodist church used to do this, but it’s just now coming back in the interest of having a more thorough conversation with each other, and really getting to know each other better. Julie highlighted the importance of such a deep relationship instead of the more superficial, ‘how are you?’, ‘I am just fine’ type of conversation we may have with each other. We would like to launch this for the men in September, but will need 6-8 men to serve as hosts or table leaders. These men would either host the meetings in their home, or coordinate to use the FLC or meeting space at the church to meet. We will have more information on this ministry in the near future, however please contact Julie (see CC) if you are interested in hosting a table or group.

I also told everyone about a project to build a large 7 bedroom home in Lewisville that will serve homeless female veterans and their families. This is being sponsored by Green Extreme Homes and the home will have $0 energy costs when completed. This volunteer opportunity will likely come about as early as later this month (June 30), but recur as they need us throughout the summer and early fall. This is similar to Habitat for Humanity, but will use construction techniques to make the building totally energy efficient. In addition, they will be building a hydroponic vertical garden for the veterans and their children to grow their own vegetables and herbs. I have attached an email with more information and will send out a note once we know when we are needed to solicit volunteers.

Our Scoutmaster, Mike Fuller talked about the upcoming Boy Scout Summer camp. In the past years the UMM have provided a scholarship to offset the costs of camp for some of the boys. This year they are going to Worth Ranch, and it costs about $245/boy to go. It was motioned/seconded/approved to provide a $300 scholarship for them out of this year’s UMM budget. Mike also talked about next year going back to Philmont Scout Ranch for a horseback cavalcade trek. Some additional ideas were suggested for next year including having the Boy Scouts do a ‘Bid-a-Scout’ similar to our ‘Bid-a-Kid’ program our youth use to raise funds for their mission trip.

Our Cubmaster, Norman Trantham discussed the upcoming Cub Scout day camp that will be hosted at SUMC starting June 18. This is being put on by the Trailblazer District and will run during the day that week in the FLC and surrounding area. He also asked if we can help to find service projects for the Cub Scouts in Grades 1-5. They are limited by the BSA rules on what they can and can’t do, so we will need to vet any project to make sure it is something they can do. The opportunities mentioned were helping with the Farmer’s Market the 1^st Saturday of every month at 10AM here at SUMC, as well as potentially getting plugged in to the backpack programs for either Smithfield or Binion Elementary Schools. This next school year, we will be once again offering the ‘God and Me’ and ‘God and Family’ classes for our Cub Scouts. This is a 8-9 week class that meets once a week, and we would like to get 4 adults to lead those classes for our Cub Scouts. Please contact Norman or I if you are interested.

Pastor Mike and Sandy Staples talked about an exciting development in our relationship with our sister church in Latvia. There is a strong desire for some of them to come here to the US for the next mission trip opportunity. Some of the ways we can help them defray travel costs would be to consider opening our homes to them when they are here. Details are still being worked out, but as they know more, they will be sending out more details. We also discussed our covenant relationship with them and how the UMM has in the past set aside $500 for this ministry. It was motioned/seconded/approved to provide the $500 in the coming weeks for this ministry. Richard Pullen mentioned that their church (Poly UMC) recently has started a similar covenant with the Methodist Church in Estonia.

Our treasurer, Walter Ott mentioned that we had about $2800 balance in the UMM account, so should have about $2000 balance after approved funds ($300 Boy Scout Scholarship, $500 Latvia) are distributed. Someone asked if we were planning to host a church rummage sale in the fall. This has not yet been planned as this year we had our rummage sale back in May. We didn’t rule it out, but tabled it for a later discussion as we get closer to that timeframe.

Bryan Trantham gave a devotional based on having a servant heart and what it looks like to serve others. He referenced and read Galatians 5:13-18, Mark 10: 43-46 and Philippians 2: 3-8. He told us to not be afraid to step out of our comfort zone to help others who are in need, and to put others needs before our own, and in doing so show love and kindness that Christ showed us.

Our next Saturday meeting is scheduled for July 14. We currently don’t have anyone officially ‘claiming’ that month. Please consider taking this on for a month or choose 2. We really need your help, and want to maintain our momentum through the summer. Also, please look over the list of folks in the To: of this email. If you see anyone missing from this list, please let us know and add them. I heard some folks are not getting the reminders and calendar invites that Randy has been sending, so let’s try to get them added so they can plug in to our ministries. Please let me know if this poses any questions or concerns or if I left anything out from our meeting. Thanks!

John Rhymer

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Band of Brothers Retreat May 2018

Replaced Men's Breakfast

The Garage sale was a success. We made about $600!! Great job to everyone that was there and helped.

There is NO breakfast this Saturday. There is however, a social event at Chip’s at 4PM. 6157 Cliffbrook Dr. 76180.

The Retreat is coming up next weekend.

LOCATION: FORT PARKER STATE PARK, 194 PARK RD. #28, MEXIA, TX 76667

DATE: MAY 18TH - MAY 20TH

TIME: CHECK IN ANYTIME AFTER 2:00 ON FRIDAY

CHECK OUT BY 11:00 ON SUNDAY

INFORMATION:

Campsites for tents and two screened in shelters will be provided, bring your own tent or sleep in a screened shelter, bring your own bed roll and pad. Food will be provided, but, feel free to bring any snacks or food you would like.

ACTIVITIES:

Campfires Friday and Saturday night, bring your best campfire story to share

Fishing in the lake, (no license required) shooting guns at Bryan's land, hiking, nature walks

Saturday morning devotional and Sunday morning service

special music will be provide by Gene and Wayne

FOOD:

Breakfast Saturday AM - border breakfast - tortilla, eggs , meat

Lunch Saturday noon - sandwiches and chips

Dinner Saturday evening - hamburgers and hotdogs

Breakfast Sunday morning - breakfast bars and such

Coffee and bottled water will be provided

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Band of Brothers Breakfast Minutes 4/14/2018

Fifteen men and one munchkin fed by God’s provision prepared by Buddy and Scott. Se are fueled for service.

Friday May 18^th – Sunday May 20^th Men’s Campout Fort Parker

• Gather Friday – show up fed.

• Activities Saturday

  • – Fishing, Bryan’s Dad offering place to shoot.

• Sunrise service Sunday

• Motion offered and passed $500 allocated to Sandy Staples for food and screened shelter and campsites. Everyone pays $4 entry fee per person per day.

Men’s Breakfast Corner Café every Monday 6:30 – 7:30

• Ends 7:30 sharp - headed to work.

• Men's accountability group. Men need the company of other men.

• Notify Randy T if you are interested in starting another group at a different day or time. Resources available.

• Prayer for friend of waitress Jen life struggles

Buddy – Sanctuary AC fence area near parking lot. Correcting wash area.

• 18 x 18 X 8 blocks 29) available with top piece (20 ft run) may need to purchase a few more.

• Bell Room stairs to north side of AC fence.

  • Top course of 16 blocks would be the required 24 feet

  • Base course of 13 blocks

  • Can/should blocks and steps be died? If so then what coior?. Should the existing block be died to match?

Tim Miler’s step mom Jackie passed this week

• Lucas funeral Home visitation 6-8 Monday night

• Service Tuesday 2:00

Brews and Bros @ Chip's

• May 12^th 4:00 tasting from brewing session.

1^st Saturday May Farmers Market AND UMM Yard Sale AND Community Yard Sale

• Dropoffs begin April 30^th in FLC

Buddy Devotional

Give your Neighbor a Break

• Corinth was affluent in biblical times. Focused on pleasure, athletics, materialism

• 1 Corinthians 13:4

• If you can’t get your mind right then don’t get out of the truck.