Monthly Events
February 2012
Check the Regular Schedule of Events below.
Strength for Service to God and Country
The United Methodist Men's Unit has purchased several pocket sized devotional books originally published for those in the Armed Forces as a project of the General Commission on United Methodist Men. The books went out of print soon after the Korean War but through the efforts of a Boy Scout named Even Hunsberger as part of his Eagle Service project, he was able to get the devotionals republished.
Any of our members who have relatives in the armed forces and would like to have a copy of the devotional sent to them, compliments of the United Methodist Men, please provide the church office with their name and address. If you would like to purchase "Strength for Service" for your personal use, copies are available in the church office at cost i.e. $4.50.
Check Out the Church Library
Several excellent books are available for check out in the Sunday school room in Fellowship Hall. It’s still a work in progress, but books can be checked out by leaving a card with your name and the title of the book on it. When you’re done, simply return the book and cross off your name on the card. Thanks go to Bob and Nadine Hudson for their taking on the task of developing our church library. Outstanding!
Regular Scheduled Activities
All regular activities are held at Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary, unless otherwise noted.
Monday:
Emmaus Reunion Group: Meets every Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday:
Bible Study: Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. However, schedule may change.
Sing for Kingsland Hills Care Center residents: Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. at the Kingsland Hills Care Center
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets every Tuesday at noon
Wednesday:
Choir Practice: Meets every Wednesday at 4:00 or 4:30 p.m.
Games Night: Meets first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
United Methodist Women: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
United Methodist Men: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.; includes breakfast
Thursday:
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets every Thursday at noon
Golf Tournament: Meets 2nd Thursday of each month (of most months). Coordinator, Jack Worsham
Friday:
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Holy Communion (The Lord's Supper): First Sunday of each month
Church Luncheon: Immediately following services the 2nd Sunday of each month. Everyone is invited to attend: members, friends and visitors
Sunday school: Every Sunday at 9:00 and 9:15 a.m.
There's Something for Everyone!
Wednesday, February 1
10:00 a.m. Line Dancing
3:00 p.m. Pastoral Care
4:00 Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. Game Night
Thursday, February 2
10:00 a.m.Tai Chi Chuan Class
Noon AA
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Recycle Card Workshop
Friday, February 3
8:00 p.m. AA
Sunday, February 5
9:00 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School
9:00 a.m. Seekers Sunday School
9:30 Searchers Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Services
COMMUNION SUNDAY
Monday, February 6
9:00 a.m. Emmaus reunion
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, February 7
8:00 a.m. ROMMEOS
9:30 a.m. Women’s Emmaus Reunion
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Noon AA Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Recycle Card
Wednesday, February 8
8:00 a.m. United Methodist Men Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Line Dancing
11:30 a.m. the Juliet’s Luncheon
4:00 p.m. Choir practice
Thursday, February 9
10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chuan Class
Noon AA
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Recycle Card Workshop
Friday, February 10
8:00 p.m. AA
Sunday, February 12
9:00 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School
9:15 a.m. Seekers Sunday School
9:30 Searchers Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship
COVERED DISH LUNCHEON
Monday, February 13
9:00 a.m. Emmaus Reunion
10:00 a.m. Winter Awakening
11:30 a.m. Winter Awakening Lunch
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, February 14
9:30 a.m. Women’s Emmaus Reunion
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Kingsland Care Center Singing
11:30 a.m. Winter Awakening Lunch
Noon AA Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Recycle Card
Wednesday, February 15
10:00 a.m. Line Dancing
2:00 p.m. UMW Executive Meeting
2:30 p.m. UMW Meeting
4:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Thursday, February 16
10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chuan Class
Noon AA
1:30 p.m. Recycle cards
Friday, February 17
8:00 p.m. AA
Sunday, February 19
SHROVE Sunday
9:00 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School
9:00 a.m. Seekers Sunday School
9:30 Searchers Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, February 20
9:00 a.m. Emmaus Reunion
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, February 21
9:30 a.m. Women’s Emmaus Reunion
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Noon AA Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Recycle Card
Wednesday, February 22
ASH WENESDAY
10:00 a.m. Line Dancing
3:00 p.m. Worship Service
4:00 Choir Practice
Thursday, February 23
10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chuan Class
11:30 a.m. Recycle Card Luncheon
Noon AA
1:30 p.m. Recycle cards
Friday, February 24
11:30 a.m. Lenten Lunch
8:00 p.m. AA
Saturday, February 25
Cub Scout Banquest in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, February 26
8:15 a.m. Early Worship Service
9:00 a.m. Fellowship Sunday School
9:00 a.m. Seekers Sunday School
9:30 Searchers Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, February 27
9:00 a.m. Emmaus Reunion
10:00 a.m. Book Talk
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
Tuesday, February 28
9:30 a.m. Women's Emmaus
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study
Noon AA
1:30 p.m. Recycle Cards
Wednesday, February 29
10:00 a.m. Line dancing
4:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Taijiquan Classes Start February 2
The Highland Lakes UMC,located near the intersection of Highway 29 and 1431 in Buchanan Damwill begin offering Taijiquan classes beginning Tuesday, February 2at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Men and women are invited toparticipate. The first session will present a brief introduction totaijiquan, aka tai chi chuan, and demonstration by Harvey H. Klee.Harvey is certified to teach both qigong and taijiquan and is amember of our church. Those interested can sign up with Tricia Roe orMachille Wilke in the church office. Tel No. 325-388-4187.
Although classes are free tochurch members, they will be open to the general public who in turnare encouraged to make tax-deductible donations to the church as partof its fund-raising activities. All donations will be greatlyappreciated.
Harvey, who holds a degree inPsychology, a graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations , aDoctorate in Jurisprudence and is a licensed attorney, was officiallycertified as a taijiquan Instructor by the International Taijiquanand Qigong Society, headquartered in Beijing, China. Taijiquan is aninternal Chinese martial art but has been found to have considerablehealth benefits for people of all ages. It is practiced extensivelynot only in China but throughout the world as a means to achieve andmaintain good health.
After completing an extensiveapplication process, Harvey took his proficiency examinations whilein New York City through special arrangement with the ITQS. This wasfollowed by his submitting several written essays on the history andphilosophy of Taijiquan for evaluation of his knowledge of bothtaijiquan and qigong.
Although there are many differenttaijiquan styles, the most popular are Chen, Yang, Wu, Wu Hao andSun. Harvey's certification encompasses these styles and includesChinese weaponry such as the dao (broadsword), jian (straight sword)and Chinese fighting fan. He believes a practitioner should befamiliar with all of the major Taijiquan styles even though one mayhave a preference for a particular style over another. They are allbased on the same fundamental principles of Taijiquan.
Harvey is continuing his study ofChinese exotic weapons such as the Mia Dao, Wind and Fire Rings, DearHorn Knives and the Cane.
Pursuing an Instructor certificationwas an adjunct to his years of interest in the martial arts, startingwith Aikido and Chin Na while living in Los Angeles. His interestextended to Chinese internal martial arts once he moved here 14 yearsago and found there was no Aikido dojo in the area in which to workout. Most of the forms practiced in Taijiquan are single-player formsand don’t require a partner, with the exception of Tui Shou(pushing hands), which prompted his study of Taijiquan. The twomartial arts are similar in movement and philosophy.
“I pursued Taijiquan/QigongInstructor certification not so much to teach these subjects but tohave my own proficiency and knowledge of the subject evaluated bythose more qualified than I. One needs to be willing to invest thetime, effort and energy necessary to learn the art in order to reapits benefits. For me, it’s a life-time practice – and a lot offun!”
Harvey's interest in Taijiquan andQigong lies primarily in their preventative health care and andhealing aspects although an understanding of their martial artsapplication is essential to derive the most benefit from thepractice. Spiritual benefits are obtainable through the study andpractice as well.