Adelphi Class, First Methodist Church, Houston TX

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Adelphi Class, First Methodist Church, Houston TX

Adelphi Class, First Methodist Church, Houston TXAdelphi Class, First Methodist Church, Houston TXAdelphi Class, First Methodist Church, Houston TX
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Adelphi history - videos and photos

Former teacher Allen Houk

Former teacher Allen Houk

Former teacher Allen Houk

Allen Houk was the Adelphi Class teacher from 2007 to 2018. Allen began  serving on the First Methodist church staff in 1995. Allen's  responsibilities included Fund Development for the Extension Ministries,  and the Church Foundation. Allen has been teaching Bible classes for  over 50 years. Our current teacher is Dr. Brant Wallace who will share  teaching responsibilities with guest teachers every month. 

Allen teaching a lesson

Former teacher Allen Houk

Former teacher Allen Houk

 Allen Houk teaching a lesson. The photo shows an Ancient portico in  Thyatira; the coins show the Emperors Severus Asklepios and Tyrimnos  circa 200. You can learn a lot in the Adelphi Class. 

The Adelphis having fun

Former teacher Allen Houk

Sally and Roy Plaisance show their "St. Patrick's Day style", March 2019

The Adelphis having fun

Warren Kimbrell "advertising" the class...Ellen Rodriguez in the background

Teacher Dr. Brant Wallace

Teacher Dr. Brant Wallace

Dr. Brant Wallace began teaching the Adelphi class  in 2018

Teacher Dr. Jim Hamilton

Teacher Dr. Brant Wallace

Dr. Jim Hamilton began as substitute teacher in 2018

First Methodist Church

First Methodist Church

First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church downtown has a long, rich history in the city of Houston. 

2021 Christmas party

JoAnn Larson, Gale Houk, Charles Pehl, Mary Ann Bradford, Donnie Martin, Mary Horst, Judy Cannon, Craig Lamb, Sandra Pehl, Cheryl Morrison, Billie Strickland

2019 Christmas party

 

Christmas party devotion by  Rev Donyale Fraylon

What kind of memories do you have of visiting Santa at the mall? Donyale shares her personal encounters with Santa and then guides us in a Christmas message.

https://vimeo.com/381157632

Christmas carol sing-a-long Dr. Terry and Cynthia Morris

Find yourself in the videos below


Hark the Herald, Angels Sing

https://vimeo.com/381157939

Do you hear what I hear?

https://vimeo.com/381157997


I'll be home for Christmas

https://vimeo.com/381158080


Oh little town of Bethlehem 

https://vimeo.com/381158206

I wonder as I wander

https://vimeo.com/381158376


White Christmas

https://vimeo.com/381274368

 

Allen Houk Memorial Service August 24, 2019

Hundreds of FUMC members and friends attended Allen's memorial service.

Here is a video of us singing "When the Saints Go Marching In" with the full FUMC choir 


https://vimeo.com/355964985



Adelphi 2019-20 Officers and chairpersons

LT to RT seated: Phil Mabry, John Rodriguez Mary Ann Bradford 1st row standing: Carolyn Mabry, Sandra Pehl, Mary Horst, Ann Bradford, Craig Lamb, Jane Thompson, Guy Meaders 2nd row standing: Joyce Zotz, Carol Speed, Rachel Musil 3rd row standing: Henry Stevenson, Ben Brumlow, John Troyer, Kay Wetzel, Randy Houston, Wayne Wetzel,Sandra Miller, Judy Cannon

November 2018 Adelphi Class Veterans

Left to right: Tom Hughes, Guy Meaders, Warren Kimbrell, Tom Speed, Bill Campbell, John Rodriguez, Ross Kroll, Wayne Wetzel, and Dr. Jim Krause

2019 - The King family honored by Chuck Norris

At the 2019 Kickstart Kids 26th Annual Gala “Boots and Blackbelts”, the King Family (including Adelphis Rex and Marillyn; Mike King and Laura True) accepted the Founders’ Vision Award given to Palletized Trucking for their participation over many years.   Kickstart Kids was founded by Chuck Norris (TV star of Walker, Texas Ranger). Its mission: “Character through Karate - - empowering youth with core values, such as discipline and respect, to achieve their greatest potential.” Since its inception in 1992, more than 95,000 youth have benefited from this one-of-a-kind, life-changing program. Congratulations to all!  

2008 Adelphi Spring Retreat

The Adelphi Class has events throughout the year!

 Seated, Jayne Gilbert. LT to RT, Marillyn King, Erma Fennama, Mary Lou Adams, and Mary Horst


Adelphi Class videos

Here is an index of recent class videos. Please check back often to see updates!
Newest videos are listed first:


 

We see the induction of our 2019-20 Adelphi officers and committee chairs.

https://vimeo.com/353272071

2018 Christmas party with Richard Fink

2018 Jack and JoAnn Foster celebration

2018 Allen Houk's Celebration Lunch     

2018 Mary Ann Bradford 100th birthday! 

2018 Adelphi officers induction        

2017 Christmas party                     

2016 Christmas party                     

2016  Charles Thompson retirement 

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We see the induction of our 2019-20 Adelphi officers and committee chairs.

https://vimeo.com/353272071

    

2018 Adelphi Christmas party with Richard Fink

Adelphi class at 2018 Christmas lunch

https://vimeo.com/305575969

Richard and Sharon-Birkman Fink Christmas performance

https://vimeo.com/305576727

Celebration for Jack and JoAnn Foster

Foster's retirement video 1

https://vimeo.com/305556718

Foster's retirement video 2

https://vimeo.com/305569088


Allen Houk's "Celebration" Lunch, August 19, 2018, honoring his many years of teaching our class...

Group lunch video - find your friends here!
https://vimeo.com/286063110

Invocation: Randy Houston
https://vimeo.com/286048224

Opening: Ezra Charles and Jack Foster
https://vimeo.com/286049023

Testimonials for Allen:

John Adams
https://vimeo.com/286048791

Ben Brumlow
https://vimeo.com/286063012 

Dr. JoAnne Foster
https://vimeo.com/286050295

Pat Hodges
https://vimeo.com/286048321

Mike King
https://vimeo.com/286048493

Betty Krause
https://vimeo.com/286062601

Craig Lamb
https://vimeo.com/286051105

Donnie Martin
https://vimeo.com/286050395

Noel May
https://vimeo.com/286048439

Cheryl Morrison
https://vimeo.com/286051150

Ruth Palmer
https://vimeo.com/286048062

Jerry Parker
https://vimeo.com/286048875

Sally Plaisance
https://vimeo.com/286047954

Glen Severs
https://vimeo.com/286048908

Billie Strickland
https://vimeo.com/286051272

Close: Ezra Charles and Jack Foster
https://vimeo.com/286050165

​Special  video! See Mary Ann Bradford's 100th birthday song! 

Mary Ann celebrates her 100th birthday on July, 19, 2018  https://vimeo.com/280275526



Fall 2017

 Fall 2017 Rev. Ann Spears inducts the incoming class of Adelphi officers 

More videos on Vimeo

 

Adelphi Christmas party videos. December 2017

 Look for your friends in this video of our party!
 Next, a video of our Christmas sing-a-long, led by Ezra Charles: https://vimeo.com/246851076 ​
And below is a video of a Christmas solo performance by Chloe Helpinstill,

accompanied by her dad, Ezra Charles: https://vimeo.com/246854814 
Video of the members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3C6I3Z-rdA

Adelphi Christmas party videos. December 2016

Video of the class at lunch https://vimeo.com/196209296

Comments by Pastor Andy Nixon https://vimeo.com/196216354
Christmas thoughts by Allen Houk https://vimeo.com/196221230

 ​ Charles Thompson video 2016

Charles Thompson retirement reception: https://vimeo.com/182310469


 

February 2016 Adelphi Class 70th Anniversary Party and Music! 

Harry Collins part 1 https://vimeo.com/156079841 Harry Colins part 2 https://vimeo.com/156079915  

Al Beyer Award https://vimeo.com/156080371  

Dr. Wende part 1  https://vimeo.com/156080649  

Dr. Wende part 2  https://vimeo.com/156081269 Kelli Estes and Jay Whatley part 1 https://vimeo.com/156081456  

Kelli Estes and Jay Whatley part 2 https://vimeo.com/156081802  

Kelli Estes and Jay Whatley part 3  https://vimeo.com/156082102  

Kelli Estes and Jay Whatley part 4  https://vimeo.com/156082513  

Dan Jones part 1 https://vimeo.com/156083406 Dan Jones part 2  https://vimeo.com/156083629  

Dan Jones part 3    https://vimeo.com/156083983  

Betty Krause Award part 1 https://vimeo.com/156084135 Betty Krause Award part 2  https://vimeo.com/156084358  

Allen Houk closing  https://vimeo.com/156084552  

Special Music by Don and Sally Cassling, before Feb 14 class https://vimeo.com/156198344


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