The Beacon
Blue Mound UMC September 2026
By Bill Gaither
For I’m part of the family
The family of God
You will notice we say brother
And sister ’round here
It’s because we’re a family
And these folks are so near
When one has a heartache
We all share the tears
And rejoice in each victory
In this family so dear
I’m so glad I’m a part
Of the family of God
I’ve been washed in the fountain
Cleansed by His blood
Joint heirs with Jesus
As we travel this sod
For I’m part of the family
The family of God
Dear member(s):
I have been with you now for seven weeks, and our eight Sunday together is quickly approaching us. I’m enjoying getting to know you and becoming a partner with you for a vital ministry to our members and community at large.
In a few days we will welcome September, sometimes known as Back-to- Month. September is when many go back to school and back to work. Some finish vacation and get back to the ministry of the church. At Blue Mound UMC, we will shift to a higher gear as we get back to full force by reenergizing things in place and creating some new ministries. As an example, we will continue our Tuesday morning 10:00 am Bible Study Class for those who like to or must meet during the day. We will also kick off a new Bible Study Class on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 pm. Twenty-two people have registered fort our inaugural class. During this month, our leaders will meet to plan and pray for vital ministries for our members and community. I’m in the process of planning a sermon series on Kingdom Living. As a church we have some great ministries in place. However, we are not standing still, thus, we will energize those vital ministries already in place and introduce new opportunities for ministries and our members participation.
I continue to learn your names, smiles and your passion for Jesus and his kingdom on earth. As his disciples, we are to be about kingdom living and advancing the kingdom of God on earth. Kingdom living and your partnership for advancing the kingdom of God on earth is my hope for a better world.
I’ll see you this Sunday as we worship and praise God.
Joyfully, Ronald D. Henderson
Celebrations for September
Birthday
02 Jacob Klein
Michael Trietsch
03 Jessica Wright
04 Jasmine Wright
05 Juliet Wright
Tiffany Schertz Cooper
09 Nancy Franklin
13 Sally Harding Weiss
20 Trinity Kraft
21 Pastor Ron Henderson
24 Judy Klein
Lonnie Roberson
28 Amy Bowland
Anniversary
04 Jeff and Cindy Coffman
18 Sam and Karen Reynolds
Launching this Fall
Please join us for a new program this fall: Social & Study! All are invited to partake in refreshments and a six-session study of Adam Hamilton’s ‘The Message of Jesus’. Hamilton explores Jesus’ core teachings on the kingdom of God, grace, justice and love, inviting readers to discover how his message can transform both their lives and the world. Every other Wednesday starting September 9 from 5:45-7 p.m. at Blue Mound.
New Meeting Schedule
Starting in September the Leadership Committee will meet bi-monthly on Tuesday evenings. The next meeting is set for September 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Blue Mound.
When I was looking in the Blue Mound Cookbook for my mother’s “Lemon Cup” recipe. I came across Shirley Haisler’s great recipe for “Cherry Winks” cookies. They are so good. The memories came flooding back about Shirley making them at Christmas and sending to Thomas Trietsch, her brother, who was in the army stationed in Germany in 1958.
Shirley is very active in the church, on many committees at Blue Mound and plays the piano for worship services. Shirley is considered one of the backbones of the Church. Her family was one of the founding families of Blue Mound Church and this Denton area. The farm she was raised on has been in continuous farming operation by the Tritsch family for over 125 years. She maintains the History of Blue Mound Church in the books on display in the Fellowship Hall. *Submitted by Kay Trietsch
Cherry Winks
2-1/4 cup sifted flour 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
1tsp baking powder 1 cup chopped pecans
½ tsp. baking soda 1 cup finely chopped dates
¾ cup soft butter or oleo 1/3 cup finely cut maraschino cherries
1 cup sugar 2/3 cup corn flake crumbs
2 eggs 12 maraschino cherries, cut in quarters
2 Tbsp milk Dash of salt
1) Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt
2) Blend butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients together with pecans, dates and finely cut cherries; mix well.
3) Shape dough into balls, using 1 level tablespoon dough for each; coat with corn flake crumbs. Place on greased baking sheets. Top each cookie with ¼ maraschino cherry.
Bake in 375-degree oven about 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Yields 4 dozen cookies
Shirley Haisler
September
06 Holy Communion
07 Labor Day
13 Grandparent’s Day
13 Second Sunday Lunch, Noon
21 International Day of Peace = Peace Day
26 Family Fellowship Night, 6:00 pm Fun, Games, and Food.
Blue Mound Worship Team Active in Community Theatre
Robert and Alyse recently appeared in the musical Oklahoma!
A production at Theatre Denton.
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
