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  On November 8, 2009, we had multiple baptisms in our church. The son and daughter-in-law of Jim and Linda Will (members)  and their family participated. Roberta Will, 5th person from the right, made her profession of faith and was baptized. Her sister, 2nd from the right, was her Godmother. Roberta's and Chris Will's daughter, Stormie Rae Will (asleep on her dad's shoulder) was baptized. Her Godparents are Santiago (3rd from left) and Cecelia (3rd from left). Cecelia is Roberta's niece. Cecelia's and Santiago's son Alejandro Avila Espinoza was baptized, and his Godparents are Roberta and Chris Will. Alejandro's proud grandparents are at the far left. Stormie's big brother Sage and big sister Sidney are also in the picture. A great event for our church.  








The Baptism of Kenzie Sue Thompson Jetton was performed on September 13, 2009. She is shown surrounded by Family. On the far left is Louise Jetton, Great grandmother, and the mother and day are Samantha Solis and Daniel Jetton.


 

The Gipson family (Seth, Misty, Daniel, and John) joined FUMC from a church of another Denomination.


 		  











  Ruthia Gibson joined First United Methodist Church from a church of another denomination  
     
Chelsea Riley made her profession of faith, was baptized, and united with First United Methodist Church on November 30, 2008. We are proud to welcome her into the body of Christ and to this part of the body of Christ!
 

Here is Chelsea with grandparents Richard and Janie Nelson.
Richard and Janie Nelson joined us on June 15, 2008, from another United Methodist Church

 

Joining us on December 23, 2007. Shelly Milner by profession of faith and baptism, Kadyn, Ashlynn, and Kristin, all by baptism.

 

 

 

O'Neal Bacon joined from a church of another denomination on October 28, 2007.

 

Rex Downing joined FUMC from a church of another denomination on September 23, 2007

 

Lanny Vaughan joined from a sister United Methodist Church on September 11, 2007. Lanny is a new 4th grade teacher at Newton Elementary School

 

 

 

 

The Patterson family became our newest members on July 8, 2007. From left to right: Kevin Patterson, Samantha Patterson, Tyler Hamman, and Dylan Dean. Kevin reaffirmed his profession of faith, Samantha made her profession of faith and was baptized, and both boys were baptized as members waiting confirmation. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim and Ruth Dusan joined First United Methodist Church on June 25, 2007, from a church of another denomination. They have recently moved to Newton from Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

The Wills joined First United Methodist Church from a church of another denomination on May 13, 2007. From left to right, Linda and her husband Jim, and Jim's mother Grace. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter is always a blessed, holy time. This Easter brought a special blessing for our church. The confirmation class of 2006-7 completed their confirmation classes with the pastor and were confirmed on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. Pictured from left to right are Haley Shaver, Brittny Bacon, and Aaron Shoemaker. These young people have claimed the names of Christian and disciple of Jesus Christ for themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rusty and LaDawn Leasman and their two daughters, Katy and Jillian, joined our church on June 4, 2006. Rusty comes to us from another United Methodist Church and LaDawn from a church of another denomination. The very same day that they joined they were elected as chairpersons of our Children's and Youth Ministries Committee. The Church Council that elected them met that same day at 4:00 PM. We sure are overjoyed to welcome them to this part of the Body of Christ. Rusty is the manager of the Dollar General Store in Jasper, and they reside in Newton. They are leading our UM Youth Fellowship on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, August 13, 2006, we had 3 people join our membership. Conley and Gadelle Todd transfer their membership from Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont where they recently moved from. They are now back home in Newton! On the right in the picture is Kathleen McCorquodale who joins us from a church of another denomination. We joyfully welcome these folks into our fellowship! Gadelle recently retired from the Day School at Trinity and sings in the choir, and Conley is an officer of the Orange Savings Bank. Kathleen is also retired from Government Service. She is the current president of the Newton Garden Club and an outstanding quilter.

 

 

 

 

 

Kristin Pinkston joined First United Methodist Church on October 29, 2006. She transfers her membership from a sister United Methodist Church in Bastrop.