August 2016 Newsletter and Special Pages
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August 2016 Newsletter and Special Pages
FARMVILLE UNITED METHODISTCHURCH God’s Calling for FUMC: For the Glory of God – Empowered by the Holy Spirit – we Passionately Seek God’s Truth and Boldly Share the Grace and Love of Jesus Christ July 2016 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Worship Services – Aug. 7 – 8:30am Praise & Worship – 10am Sunday School – 11am Traditional Message from Pastor Dunn….. Events at FUMC…. Front Page (1) – Message from Pastor Dunn Page 2 – Away Day Gathering FCCM Gathering Christmas Box Information Stop Hunger Now Project Fellowship Meals Information Page 3 – Financial Update Electronic Giving Information Faith & Family Day ECU Need a Hand Project UMMen’s News Youth News Community Men’s Group Welcoming/Fellowship Friends Back Page (4) – Volunteers Needed John Bible Study Information Financial Planning Workshop Birthdays this Month Prayer Request Inserts – August Schedule of Service August Calendar Kid’s Page I’m sorry to have to remind you, but it’s almost that time of year again: vacations are winding down. Schools are starting back up this month. And our church programming will soon be in top gear. You know all of this already. But did you know that the next few weeks are also the most common time for people to search for a new church home? As any professional mover can affirm, July is the peak of moving season. And after folks have had a few weeks to settle into their new home, they are ready to visit a few of their neighborhood churches. Are we ready to receive them? I would like to prayerfully offer a few suggestions on how we might welcome our new neighbors into our church: 1) Be early to worship- If you arrive five minutes after the start of the service, you will have lost valuable time to speak with visitors. Church visitors almost always arrive early because walking into an unfamiliar church is stressful enough even without being late. 2) Keep your eyes open for new people and be willing to make the first move- I know this is scary. It’s scary for me too. But there is literally no downside to starting a conversation with a new person. You might even get to know someone who has been worshipping in the other side of the sanctuary for years! 3) Be hospitable- Help someone find a Sunday School classroom, restroom, handicap accessible entrance, etc. This building is a bit confusing. If you see someone looking lost, they are probably new to our church. While we’re on hospitality, I’ll go ahead and stomp on some toes. No seat in this church belongs to you or your family. This whole church belongs to God! Should you find someone sitting in “your seat,” simply smile, say “I’m so glad you’re with us today,” and ask if you can sit next to them. If I find out that you have said to a visitor, “You’re in my seat,” I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN!!! If you need a particular seat, try tip #1. You will be much more likely to find “your seat” open, and now you will even have a new friend to sit with in worship, and everybody wins. Grace and peace to you in Jesus, Pastor Stephen Dunn 1 “AWAY DAY” Tuesday ~ AUGUST 2 ~ 10:00AM At our last gathering, the Away Day Group visited the Simply Natural Creamery and enjoyed their delicious ice cream. Everyone had a fun time, except maybe one who had a flat tire. The guys in our group came to her aid and got her on the way. Our next meeting will be August 2 at 10:00am. We will view a movie, The Grace Card, “…a solid, sincere affirmation of faith and forgiveness.” (Steve Pearsall. St. Petersburg Times). The movie is about a police officer who loses his son in an accident which makes him bitter and angry with God and everyone else. Can he and his partner get pass their differences and join forces to help one another? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God's grace, and never underestimate the power of God's love. We will also be discussing actives for the coming months. Join us for a great movie; bring your favorite snack to share, and a friend. FARMVILLE CANCER CARE GATHERING - August 2 AT 6:30PM Patient & Caregivers Support Groups at 7:15pm Our next gathering will be August 2 at 6:30pm. Again we will share stories and memories, ring our bell and give someone a Blanket of Hope. Following the gathering at 7:15pm you may attend the patient & caregiver support groups. This is for any one affected by cancer, patient, caregiver and family. This is open to any one that would like to attend. AGAPE CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR ARMENIA It is time once again to begin filling Christmas boxes for Armenia. For several years, the NC Conference has adopted Project AGAPE Christmas boxes as a conference-wide mission project. Please join us in 2016, as we fill plastic gift boxes with expressions of Christ’s love to send to the children of Armenia. Project Agape began in 1993 as a collaborate effort of the NC & Western NC Conferences and the Armenian Apostolic Church to provide religious humanitarian assistance. As in past years, we request you follow the Agape Christmas Packing List. (on the information desk) You do not need to include every item on the list and are free to add other ageappropriate items. You can make your gift box personal by adding a note/card, a picture of you/family or a picture of a group in the church. You are also asked to include a $5 (check or cash) to help cover the cost of shipping. (See the instruction sheet for more details.) Please bring your filled boxes to the church on or before Sunday, October 2. Drop off date at the center in Goldsboro is October 17. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Bill Haddock, Conference Mission Interpreter at 910-262-3831 or [email protected]. STOP HUNGER NOW! ~ October 9th ~ 2pm Stop Hunger Now gets food and life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable people, and works to end global hunger in our lifetime. FUMC plans to package 10,152 meals on the afternoon of October 9th. Each meal costs $0.29. Presently we need to raise an additional $1,494.08 to cover the costs of the meals. Please plan to attend this fun event to help package meals and please consider donating to this worthy cause! See Nan for more information. WEDNESAY NIGHT FEFLLOWSHIP MEALS – Sept. 7 – 6:00pm Bring on Fall! It's almost time for our fellowship meals to begin; the first one will be on September 7 @ 6:00. We are needing some more groups or individuals who would like to cook/serve/clean up on Wednesday nights. It would be a great opportunity if there is a mission project that is close to your heart and need to raise some money. If you are not in a group (Women, Men, Youth, New Beginning SS Class) you can still sign up to help. I will be making a schedule in the next couple of weeks! "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith". Galatians 6:10. 2 FUMC’S Mid-Year Financial Update The UMMen’s Supper meeting, Monday, August 8 at 7:00pm All men are invited. Come join us for good food and great fellowship. Our mid-year financial statement ending June 30th reveals that we are short meeting our financial obligations at this time. A variety of reasons can explain the shortfall; however, we are still short. We really do understand that times are challenging, and ask you to continue praying about our church’s financial situation and strive to fulfill your commitment to the Lord and help as much as possible. We thank you for your commitment to our Lord and His Church at FUMC and would also ask that you be in prayer for a successful upcoming Stewardship Campaign …God bless! - Finance Committee. YOUTH NEWS What a great summer we have had at MYF! Lots of fun outdoor activities, which include water balloon dodge ball, kickball with the Baptist Church, and a trip to the water park. We will be attending "Worship Under the Son" at Friendship Church on July 31st thru August 4th. We will be having a pool party for all rising 6th thru 12th graders at the home of the Benfield's on August 14th. Following that, on August 29th at 6, we will have our Parent/Youth meeting to discuss our plans for the upcoming fall. I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer! HELP OUR CHURCH GROW!! Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our church grow. Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. Get started today! Ask for an authorization form in the church office. Or visit our church website. COMMUNITY MEN’S STUDY GROUP CONTINUES! Please make the time to come and bring a friend. Bring your Bible. I look forward to seeing all of you Tuesday night at 7:00 at Farmville United Methodist Church, in the Church Parlor. God Bless, Todd 1st ANNUAL FAITH AND FAMILY DAY AT DOWDY-FICKLEN STATIUM Our goal is to have guests experience the love of Christ through us and to have them desire to return for worship again. We need your help! We would like to compile a list of members from both services, who would be willing to make contact with guest after they visit us. We hope to match guest with FUMC member of similar interest, ages, same age children, and other common links. The FUMC members would figuratively “adopt” the guest, informing them of any programs and opportunities offered by our church, such as Sunday School, choir, UMM, UMW, Youth, etc. We will also need someone to look out for first time guests at each service. We have welcoming bags for them to take home. The bags have information about our church and its many activities. in the near future, we are planning to make a smaller bag for children. If you have any suggestions as to what we could put in the children’s bags, please let us know. Maybe the kids in the Sunday school classes can draw a picture, or write a note inviting them to Sunday School and church. If you would be willing to help our church in this very important ministry or have any questions or suggestions, please call the church office. There are copies of suggested guidelines on the information desk. We hope you will prayerfully consider how you can help all who enter FUMC experience God’s love. Please contact the church office if you are interested. All church members, congregations, youth group as well as their family and friends, Saturday, September 3rd at 6:00pm. ECU vs. Western Carolina. $15.00 per ticket. Great day of football and fun, blocked seating, video board recognition of churches in attendance. Tickets are available from Brendon Kennerly by phone, 252-737-4539, email [email protected], or by filing out a form (on the information desk) and mailing it to Brandon Kennerly, 101 Pirate Club Building, Mail Stop 151, East Carolina University, Greenville. NC, 27858. Please call Brendon with any questions about the event or any questions about additional ECU ticket information! FUMC Men’s “NEED A HAND?” Project. Do you need a hand doing simple repairs around your home? Putting batteries in smoke detectors, or your toilet leaks, an outlet is broken, or your window is cracked and needs to be replaced? If you need a hand, call me at 520-8227547 or send me an email [email protected] and I will contact a skilled worker to assess and assist. The help is free, we only ask you pay for the parts. This is not for emergencies. We are looking for volunteers to help do the repairs; you don’t have to be male. Anyone is welcome to help us help each other. Call or email me. PEACE! Robert 3 Lay Member to Annual Conference Outside Church Sign Church Calendar (outside fellowship Hall) Maintain Outside Flower Pots Kid’s Corner Youth Sunday School Teacher 3rd Monday Soup Kitchen Church Roster Call the church office if you would like to volunteer for any/all of these opportunities. Weekly Bible Study August 4: Luke Warren August 6: Margaret Wells August 14: Catherine Tugwell August 16: Tommy Hardy August 20: Karen Sledge August 23: Mildred Carraway, Leona Kilpatrick August 26: Bill Hall August 28: Sheri Von Schriltz August 31: Erin Grimes, Bert Warren, Jr. The Bible Study on John continues each week. If you would like to attend, please join us at any time. Just pick one of the dates and time convenient for you; Sun. at 10:00am & 6:00pm; Tue. at 2:00pm, and Wed. at 7:00pm. I would like to see if anyone has an interest in doing a financial planning / budgeting workshop over several weeks that would be similar to the Dave Ramsey format? We would not need to order new materials or books for this class – we can use the previously ordered material for the Dave Ramsey class (videos, etc). Please let me know if anyone has an interest. Thanks, David Monroe 252-327-3561 4 Please Be In Prayer For… Rufus Cochran (health), Tracey Smith (health), Minnie Lee Winborn (health), Nellie Lang (health), Billy & Gray Baker (health), Leona Kilpatrick (health), John Sherman (healing), Mary Allen (peace), Helen Kelly (healing), LuAnn Blalock (healing), Maria Chemin, (healing), Jean Padgett, (healing), Melissa Davis (healing), Randall Warren (healing), Wendy Little (healing), J. B. Shackelford (healing), John Gurganus (healing), Amy Johnson, (healing), Melissa Davis (healing), Joann Lewis (healing), Janice Wilkerson (healing), Cynthia Groathouse (healing) Jackie Stevenson (healing), Laura Whitehurst (healing), Amy Hunt (healing). Others:______________________________________ August 2016 Service USHERS – Aug. 7: Brad Durrett Aug. 14:Charles Eason Aug. 21: Dewey Fuquay Aug. 28: Bob Ginn ALTAR FLOWERS Aug. 7: Chuck & Pam Johnson Aug. 14: Ann Joyner Aug. 21: Nancy Harris Aug. 28: Jim Lancaster ACOLYTES Aug. 7: Bailey Walters Aug. 14: Ushers Aug. 21: Meghan Williams Aug. 24: Ushers NURSERY – INFANTS TO AGE 5 Aug. 7: Tracie Durrett & Molly Williams Aug. 14: Mary Monroe & Emily Aug. 21: Paula Tugwell & Catherine Aug. 28: Kirkie Williams & Maggie _______________________________________ Statistical Report July 2016 Ave. Sunday School Attendance ------------ 15 Ave. Worship Attendance ----------------- 74 Ave. Offerings ------------------- $2,617.66 Need to Date ------------------ $173,326.03 Raised to Date ----------------- $134,645.01 SANCTUARY GREETERS Aug. 7: Garland & Connie Mozingo Aug. 14: Rachel Patterson & Anita Powell Aug. 21: Margo Sherman & Debra Evans Aug. 28: David & Marion Stowe WELCOMING GREETERS Aug. 7: Mike & Paula Tugwell Aug. 14: Hunter & Melissa Walters Aug. 21: Buzzy & Margaret Wells Aug. 28: Hugh & Kirkie Williams KID’S Korner Aug. 7:------Aug. 14: Teresa Parent Aug. 21: Mike Wainwright Aug. 28: Ashlie Boberg CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Aug. 7: ----Aug. 14: Maggie Williams Aug. 21: Brad Durrell Aug. 28: Melissa Walters Sunday, October 9 – 2:00pm August 2016 Sun Mon Tue 1 8:30am Praise & Worship 9:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship & Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 6:00pm John Bible Study Youth-July31-Aug 4Worship Under The Son 14 8 7:00pm UMMen 15 8:30am Praise & Worship 9:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship & Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 6:00pm John Bible Study Youth-Pool Party-Benfields 21 8:30am Praise & Worship 9:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship & Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 6:00pm John Bible Study 28 8:30am Praise & Worship 9:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship & Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 6:00pm John Bible Study 6:00pm Parent/Youth Meeting 2 10:00am Away Day 2:00pm John Bible Study 6:30pm FCCM 7:00pm Men’s Group 7 8:30am Praise & Worship 9:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Fellowship & Refreshments 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 6:00pm John Bible Study Wed 9 2:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Men’s Group 16 2:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Men’s Group 22 6:30pm Administrative Council 29 23 2:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Men’s Group 30 2:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Men’s Group Thu 3 Fri Sat 4 5 6 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 6:30pm Prayer – Chapel 7:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Praise Team 7:00pm Finance Committee 24 25 26 27 6:30pm Prayer – Chapel 7:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Praise Team 10 6:30pm Prayer – Chapel 7:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Praise Team 6:30pm Prayer – Chapel 7:00pm John Bible Study 7:00pm Praise Team 31 6:30pm Prayer – Chapel 7:00pm John Bible study 7:00pm Praise Team