March 2016 - First United Methodist Church

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE FOR NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, AND JANUARY
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
8:30 Modern
11:00 Modern
Nov 1 (All Saints Day)
306
349
89
135 + 67 (youth retreat)
Nov 8
263
353
121
126
Nov 15
275
310
83
120 + 65 (women’s retreat)
Nov 21 (Saturday Night Life)
Nov 22 (Christ the King) 253
374
76
93
Nov 29
265
317
79
121
Dec 6
435
438
93
98
Dec 13
408
521
91
87
Dec 20
329
400
70
121
Christmas Eve
279-2:00
1,220-4:00
1,300-7:00
229-8:30 MOD 363-11:00
Dec 27 (10:00 only)
300
220
Jan 3 (Epiphany)
217
370
94
131
Jan 10
254
426
114
139 + 19 (men’s retreat)
Jan 16 (Saturday Night Life)
Jan 17
231
369
89
161
Jan 24
95
264
56
144
Jan 31
311
351
104
146 + 50 (youth WIW)
Total
946
863
853
203
796
782
1,064
1,107
920
3,391
520
812
952
132
850
559
962
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Is published quarterly by First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
March/April/May 2016 Vol. No. 1
PREACHING SCHEDULE
Traditional (Sanctuary)
March 6
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
March 13
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
March 20 (Palm Sunday)
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
March 27 (Easter)
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
April 3
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
April 10
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
April 17
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
April 24
8:30 Michael O’Bannon
11:00 Michael O’Bannon
Modern (Family Life Center)
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Miriam Seyler
Miriam Seyler
Miriam Seyler
Miriam Seyler
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Trey Carey
Announcing “One Table” – a spring/
summer fellowship experience being offered
on 2nd Wednesdays during our break - April
13, May 11, June 8 and July 13. We hope
you will join us as we gather at “One Table”
for dinner, worship, singing and Holy Communion. Please put these dates on your calendar! We are looking forward to staying connected this spring/summer!
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS Sunday morning,
March 13th. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour
before you go to bed Saturday night, March 12th.
HOLY WEEK
Passion/Palm Sunday - Sunday, March 20th
8:30 am Modern-Family Life Center - Miriam Seyler
8:30 am Trad. Worship Ser.-Sanctuary - Michael O’Bannon
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Modern-Family Life Center - Miriam Seyler
11:00 am Trad. Worship Ser.-Sanctuary - Michael O’Bannon
Holy Week Noon Services in the sanctuary at 12:00 noon
followed by lunch in the Family Life Center at 12:30 pm,
served by our Kitchen Staff, Monday through Friday. The
charge for the Adult meal will be $8.00, or you may purchase
a 5-day meal ticket on Monday for $32.00. A Child’s meal, 12
& under, may be purchased for $4.00, or a 5-day meal ticket
for $16.00.
Monday, March 21st - Trey Carey
Tuesday, March 22nd - LeNoir Culbertson
Wednesday, March 23rd - Ann Benson
Thursday, March 24th - Fred Halfpap
Friday, March 25th - Miriam Seyler
Special Service - Thursday, March 24th
Maundy Thursday Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary - Michael O’Bannon
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt - March 26th - 11:00 am
Easter Sunday - Sunday, March 27th
8:30 am Modern-Family Life Center - Miriam Seyler
8:30 am Trad. Worship Ser.-Sanctuary - Michael O’Bannon
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Modern-Family Life Center-Miriam Seyler
11:00 am Trad. Worship Ser.-Sanctuary-Michael O’Bannon
Monthly gatherings will be 6:00 pm
 March 19
How do I connect with God through the
Church?
 April 16
How do I connect with God through serving?
 May 21
What? So What? Now What?
FOR DETAILED EVENT LISTING, SEE WEBSITE
WWW.FUMCM.ORG
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GREETERS
March
Sam Collins, Jack & Priscilla Uselton
Shirley Bowen
April
Rosalea Blair, Ed Barlow, Cathy Ownby
Lori Warise
May
Juanita Watson
Lorie Richardson
USHERS
March
8:30 Traditional: Larry Lyon, Zane Cantrell, Mike Rieben, David Dean,
Blan Trollinger, Michael Hickerson
11:00 Traditional: John Sallee, Larry Robeson, Glenn & Joyce Cummings,
Betty Fox, Jack Gritton, Jon Hickerson, Dean King, Todd Savage, Lori Warise
8:30 Modern: Russ Connelly, Karen Alexander
11:00 Modern: Ed & Amy Jaramillo
April
8:30 Traditional: Larry Lyon, Zane Cantrell, Bill Grasty, Scott Bullock,
Don Burgess, Don Moser, Ken Kizer
11:00 Traditional: John Sallee, Larry Robeson, Jim Cope, David Hoover,
Eddie & Mary Kinney, Jerry Mitchell, Ted & Jenny Sauls
8:30 Modern: Russ Connelly, Tim & Carla Calvin, Chris Ownby
11:00 Modern: Ed & Amy Jaramillo
May
8:30 Traditional: Larry Lyon, Zane Cantrell, Kaye Thompson, Dave Williams, Lance Schade
11:00 Traditional: John Sallee, Larry Robeson, John Bowen, James Dean,
Phil Holt, Steve Hopkins, Ron Maurer, Lee Moss, Claude Phillips
8:30 Modern: Steve & Patty Gass, JoJo & Ginger Freeman
11:00 Modern: Ed & Amy Jaramillo
DOROTHY GALASSO BOOK TALK
Dorothy Galasso Book Talk will meet the following dates:
Tuesday, March 15 - Program by Dr. Laura Nelson
Tuesday, April 19 - Program by Laura Beth Payne
Tuesday, May 17 - Program by Lynette Ingram
Join us at 10:00 am in room 112.
JOURNEY HOME HELP NEEDED
Sign up your small group, Sunday School class, civic group,
work crew, lunch group, bunko team, bowling team, knitting club or
any other group to serve lunch at the Journey Home on the 4th
Thursday of the month. Available dates are on the Mission board in
the East hall. Volunteers are needed to set up, serve and clean up for
lunch on the 4th Thursday of each month. Call or email Josh Markham if you have questions, [email protected].
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
OFFERING TO BE TAKEN
Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing help make lifesaving
encounters possible. Dollars raised provide emergency relief, refugee assistance, and hunger ministries in more than 70 countries
around the world. Just as we seek to follow His teachings in our
local communities, your gift expands our outreach to those who suffer from hunger and puts Christ’s words into action around the
world. Please give generously Sunday, March 6th, when we take
an offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. It will make a world
of difference.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2015
2015 Stewardship Goal
$2,342,344.00
Prior Year to Date Total
$1,723,131.24
Total for November
$ 207,559.68
Total for December
$ 363,296.74
Year to Date Total
$2,293,987.66
Budgeted Income as of 12/31/15
(Tithes, facility income, interest, etc.)
Budgeted Expenses as of 12/31/15
Surplus
$2,313,688.10
$2,290,192.65
$ 23,495.45
THANK YOU
Thank you for your faithful giving in 2015. As you can see
from the financial report, we ended the year in the black. There
was a surplus of over $23,000 which will become a part of our 2016
operating budget.
2015 was a great financial year for First United Methodist
Church Murfreesboro and because of that, it was also a great year
of ministry to our community. Through benevolence, children and
youth programs, worship and teaching, and our Preschool/
Weeschool programs, we had a great impact on our city.
Our building is used seven days a week for meetings, classes,
and musical programs. On Christmas Eve, nearly 3400 people worshiped with us. Many of these individuals do not attend church
regularly, and some do not have a church home.
Thanks to your faithful giving, our witness has touched the
lives of thousands of people. We are reaching those in need and
spreading the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Without
the generous sharing of your financial resources and your time, this
would not be possible.
Fred Halfpap, Executive Director
SENIOR ADULT GAME DAY
10:00 am - Fellowship Hall
Thursday, March 10 - Bring a covered dish to share.
Thursday, April 14 - Bring a covered dish to share.
Thursday, May 12 - Bring a covered dish to share.
YOUNG AT HEART (SENIOR ADULT) LUNCHEONS
(Third Thursday each month)
On March 17, join us for the Gospel Aires Quartet playing music for us and great food by our kitchen staff. Please sign up by
Monday, March 14. Cost is $8.00 at the door.
On April 21, come for a great discussion by Park Ranger John
McKay from Stones River Battlefield. He will talk about history of
the Battle of Stones River and bring interesting artifacts for us.
Please register by Monday, April 18. Cost is $8.00 at the door.
On May 19, Scott Augenbalm joins us from the FBI to discuss
security issues on the internet. Come for an informative discussion,
great food and fellowship. Please sign up by the Monday, May 16.
Cost is $8.00 at the door.
ROAD RUNNERS TRIPS
(Senior Adult Fellowship Excursions)
APRIL
Join us on Thursday, April 7th, for a tour of the Ryman
and lunch downtown. We will gather at 9:00 am and return by
2:30 pm. Minimum of 20 persons required. Cost is $30.00 plus the
cost of lunch. Sign up in the church office by Sunday, March 6th.
No sign ups after that date.
MAY
Join us for a trip to Cumberland County Playhouse to see
“Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers” on Thursday, May 5. Cost
is $40 for the trip. This includes lunch at the Cumberland Mountain
State Park. Gather at 8:15 am to leave at 8:30 am returning at
5:30 pm. Please register in church office by Wednesday, April 27.
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFER FOR MARCH 6, 2016
8:30 Emily Dye & Jada Dye
11:00 Ellis Young & Elena Newburry
Christina Oshop
Stephen Kleiss
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFER FOR MARCH 13, 2016
8:30 Susanna Smith & Emma Jo Shamburger
11:00 Jackson Wright & Dianna Riggs
Charles Shamburger
Jacob Riggs
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFER FOR MARCH 20, 2016
8:30 Emma Kate Hamby & Jacob Shanks
11:00 Owen Seibert & Riley Church
Benjamin Johnson
Brayton Savage
ACOLYTES & CRUCIFER FOR MARCH 27, 2016
11:00 Hayden Wright & Jackson Wright
Brennan Thomas
NEW SAFETY MEASURES FOR CHILDREN'S WING
FUMC will now keep our 1st floor children's wing locked. All
access into the children's wing will be granted by someone inside
the children's wing or by possessing a badge that temporarily unlocks the door. Our system is similar to those found in the local
schools. If you need access into the children's wing, simply press
the button next to the door and someone from inside the wing will
allow you in after verifying who you are. We understand there will
be some hiccups as we work through this new system. We appreciate your patience while we develop the best practices for keeping
our children safe. Questions or concerns regarding the new security
system should be directed to Facilities Manager, Josh Markham.
WEESCHOOL ENROLLMENT
First United Methodist Weeschool has begun enrolling for
the 2016/17 school year. Children need to be 6 months to turning
3 years old by August 2016. Stop by the Weeschool hallway to
pick up an application or print one off our website, fumcm.org,
complete the application, and return with a $75 registration
fee to hold your child's spot for the fall. Children will be able
to attend Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday or MondayThursday. Tuition rates are as follows: 2 days a week, 8am-noon is
$140/month and 8am-2:30pm is $200. 4 days a week, 8am-noon is
$280/month and 8am-2:30pm is $400/month. More details, including our current curriculum, calendar, and policies are available on
our website as well. Please contact Krista Warren for more information, [email protected].
WOMEN’S MINISTRY EVENTS
Women's Ministry has monthly events
designed to nurture Christian friendships,
encourage prayer and explore God's
Word. Each event will begin at 6:00 pm
with refreshments. Nursery is available
with reservations to Rochelle Geyer at
[email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!
March 17th: St. Patrick's Day theme
April 28th: "The War Room" movie
May 19th: Gardening for your Kitchen
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CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAYS
The Church Office will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, March
25th, in observance of Good Friday.
The Church Office will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
2nd and 3rd Grade Fellowship-March 6 - 4:30-6:30 pm. “Stories of
Faith”
CHAOS-March 13 - 4:00 - 6:30 pm - “Dealing with Your Stuff”
Confirmation Preparation Service-Monday, March 14, 7:00 pm. All
Confirmands, families and mentors are ask to participate.
CONFIRMATION-March 20, at 3:00 pm. Join us as 34 of our 6 th
graders take their vows to become professing members of FUMC.
Reception to follow in the family life center.
4th and 5th Grade Parents are asked to help by providing food and
help during the Confirmation Reception.
CHAOS Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt! March 24. 6:30 - 9:00 pm,
pizza in Fellowship Hall, attend Maundy Thursday Service followed
by an Easter Egg Hunt using Flashlights. Bring flashlight and bag or
basket to collect goodies! FREE
EASTER EGG HUNT! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday,
March 26 at 11:00 am SHARP! Followed by a fabulous POTLUCK so
bring your favorite casserole or sweet! The church will provide fried
chicken tenders and drink. The Egg Hunt is for Children toddling
through 3rd grade. The hunt is divided up into 3 age levels. Bring to
the church prior to the Hunt 1 dozen plastic stuffed eggs per child by
Friday, March 25.
2nd and 3rd Grade Movie Night-April 3, 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Pizza, popcorn and movie. Bring a sleeping bag or blanket.
CHAOS-Putt-Putt at Go USA Fun Park-April 10,12:00 noon till
2:30 pm Cost…About $4.00 to golf plus money for meal.
4th and 5th Grade Fellowship-Putt-Putt at Go USA Fun Park - April
17, 12:00 noon till 2:30 pm. Cost about $4.00 plus money for fast food.
CHAOS-May 15-4:00 to 6:30 pm. Trip to JUMPSTREET! Cost about
$10.00 to help cover meal and 1 hour at Jumpstreet.
CHAOS-May 22-4:00 to 6:30 pm. “Talking to your Parents so they
will listen”
VBS Is June 20-24-Join us for a totally tubular experience with Jesus!
VBS TEACHER ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
FOR “SURF SHACK”
Surfs UP for the Surf Shack! Everyone who would like to help
during VBS (June 20 – 24) come join us for a Cowabunga good time as
the waves come in to take us on a surfing trip with Jesus. Dinner
served at 6:00 pm. Nursery provided. Join us for fellowship and planning as we organize for one of the most important weeks for Children’s
Ministry! Teachers are needed for all areas such as registration, art,
music, recreation, grade level leaders and food service. About 55
teachers are needed. See you there! It’s going to be “totally tubular”! Wednesday, April 6th in room 204.
MOTHER/SON PICNIC
Our Annual Mother/Son Picnic is Sunday, April 24th beginning at
12:00 noon. Bring your favorite side dish to go along with Fried
Chicken! Wear your comfortable clothes and shoes for a “friendly”
game of Baseball! Cost - FREE
MOTHER/DAUGHTER BANQUET
Our Mother/Daughter Banquet is Wednesday, May 4 th beginning
at 5:30 pm with appetizers and photography and a special dinner beginning at 6:00 including a specially created dessert. After dinner we will
be blessed with music and a short devotion. Women of all ages are
invited to attend this beautifully decorated, delicious event. This year
our theme is “Mightier than the Waves”. It is a Beach theme this year
in blues and cream and white! Cost - $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for children 11 and under.
CHILDREN’S SPRING CHORAL CONCERT AND MUSICAL
The spring choral concert will take place on Wednesday, March,
23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Groups featured will include 4 vocal children’s choirs and 1children’s handbell choir. The two older
choirs will present the musical “Tale of Three Trees.” Come to this
free concert and support our children.