The Beacon
Blue Mound UMC JULY 2026

Happy Birthday 250 Years and Many More
The United States of America claimed independence on July 4, 1776.
Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and
the pursuit of Happiness.
The Declaration is a statement of principles and grievances, asserting natural rights,
popular sovereignty, and the right to self-governance. It does not create laws, offices, or
government institutions. It sets the stage for the central rights and principles upon which
the United States was founded. Accomplishing this is restricted by Laws and Rules of the
Nation. Many were originally based on the Ten Commandments and Bible principles.
Preamble to the United States of America Constitution: “We the People
of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense,
promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for
the United States of America.” >>>
The Constitution is a legal framework – It defines the powers of the federal government,
the rights of individuals, and the structure of the branches of government. It is the
supreme law of the land. Ratified in 1788. But like other things laws are added to and
change over the years. The Bill of Rights, Articles of Amendment to the Constitution
were adopted by the First Congress of the U.S.A in 1791. These powerful documents
became the designed plans for our country.
God has His own plan on How to Pursue Life, Liberty and Happiness.

Rev. Ron Henderson
Welcome To Blue Mound UMC
Rev. Dr. Ron Henderson is a respected and seasoned leader within the United
Methodist Church, known for his deep commitment to pastoral care,
community engagement, and the transformative power of faith. Over the
course of his ministry, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, guiding
congregations with wisdom, compassion, and a vision for inclusivity. He will
join Blue Mound UMC as our Pastor in July.

We want to give a sincere Thank You to Rev Don Lee for servicing as our
interim pastor since January in this time of transition.

Let’s Party
Birthday
03 Hunter Klein
04 United States of America
08 Chris Hardin
Monica Muns
09 Janet Noah
12 Roxanne Haug
14 Cecil Hokamp
15 Wally Trietsch
Jeff Coffman
18 James Lockridge
20 Aubrey Teeter
22 Misao Hokamp
30 Tony Bowland
Anniversary
18 Kris and Stacy Schertz
30 Robert and Alyse Hokamp

July Calendar
04 Church 4 th of July Celebration 4 p.m.

05 Holy Communion
12 Second Sunday Lunch, Noon

25 Family Fellowship Night, 6:00 pm Fun, Games, and Food.

Field of Dreams Food Drive

Blue Mound UMC, our May Field of Dreams Food Drive, collected 900 items and
$60 in donations for the Helping House in Sanger. We received a Thank You Card
from the organization. In part it says: “Blue Mound Congregation Thank you all so
very much for your generous donation. The food was delivered on the exact day that
we had our largest crowd of neighbors since we opened. We were able to offer them
a wide variety of choices. We currently have around 150 -175 families a month come
through our doors and we rely on donations to help them. Again, Thank you all very
much.” The Helping House Volunteers

BLUE MOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
8421 N. Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76207-1537 (940) 382-0825
Midway between Denton and Sanger at Exit 473
Sunday School: 9:30 am, Sunday Worship: 10:45 am
Website: www.bluemoundumc.org
Linda Boyer, Newsletter Editor

Contact Pastor Ron pastor@bluemoundumc.org
Admin Karan: office@bluemoundumc.org