July 27, 2016 - First United Methodist

Messenger
The Mission of First United Methodist Church, Champaign is:
• To introduce all persons to Jesus in loving ways
• To grow as disciples through Wesley Covenant Groups
• To relieve suffering.
Volume XXIV, No. 15
July 27, 2016
What can
I give Him?
Give
my heart.
With the angels
let us sing
Alleluias
to our King.
10:00 am
Christmas Goodies
and Handbells
in Friendship Center
Good Christian friends, rejoice!
O come,
let us
adore Him.
Let every heart
prepare Him room.
9:00 and 11:00 am
Carols in Worship
VBS Kids Presentation
Operation Christmas Child
School Backpacks for empty tomb Kids
The Local Outreach Ministry Team of FUMC would like to send many of the kids of the community that frequent empty tomb with their parents back to school with smiles on their faces and a positive start to the new
school year. What better way than with a new backpack filled with all the supplies they need!
Toward this end, we will be coordinating efforts with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to collect and fill up to
100 backpacks—ready to go for the start of the school year. Empty tomb held a sign-up day on Monday, July
25, to collect names of kids needing backpacks. The backpacks will be distributed to those kids on
August 12 at empty tomb. FUMC kids who need backpacks are welcome to sign up at empty tomb as well.
Will you PLEASE help us in this most worthy effort? The basic supplies needed for each backpack are listed
below. Members of the Local Outreach Ministry Team will be at a table in Friendship Center South between
services on July 31 to receive your donations. The backpacks will be blessed at both services on August 7, and FUMC kids who already have backpacks may have them blessed at either service. During
the week there will be a large orange tub in the Resource Room and Friendship Center South labeled “empty
tomb school supplies” in the event Sunday drop-off does not work for you.
Thank you in advance for your generosity in providing for those in your community.
Requested Backpack Supplies
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Basic backpack
Kleenex - rectangular or square box - 85-120 count
Ziploc bags gallon size - 10+/pkg.
Black/white composition book
WIDE RULED loose-leaf notebook paper
Fiskars scissors - blunt or sharp
Eraser - pink/large
Papermate #2 pencil package - 8-10 count/pkg.
Pencil sharpener
2-pocket PLASTIC folders - plain colors only
Clorox disinfectant wipes in round plastic container - 35+/pkg.
Ruler with inches and centimeters
Expo dry-erase marker - 4-6/pkg. for student use
Crayola crayons - 24/pkg.
Crayola markers classic
Colored pencils – Bic brand has 8-10/pkg.
Elmer’s glue stick
Ear buds for computer use – inexpensive at dollar stores
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Please join us for Rally Day on
August 21!
There will be one combined service
at 10:00 a.m.
Faith Middleton has been singing with the Perceptions Praise Team for several years. She
became a member on Sunday, July 24. Faith will
be a junior at Anderson University in Indiana. She
enjoys running, singing, photography, cooking,
and blogging. Faith is interested in Austin’s Place,
Vacation Bible School, Perceptions Praise Team,
and Wesley Covenant Groups.
Attention FUMC Students & Workers!
There will be activities following the
service in West Side Park at 11:00 a.m.
and a Potluck Picnic Lunch.
Please bring a side, salad, or dessert.
All students and workers should bring their backpacks, book bags, briefcases, lunch bags, and gym
bags to church on August 7 to be included in the
blessing for the backpacks for empty tomb. Blessing
an item that we carry with us every day will help us to
remember to carry Christ’s light with us every day at
school or work!
Fundraiser Concert for empty tomb
Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr., father and son, will be
in concert at Faith United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased
online at www.champaignfaith.org or at the church
office. The general admission tickets are $15 or $20
the night of the show. The concert will benefit empty
tomb. The Todds, from Southwest Florida, entertain,
inspire, and bring virtuosity to every show as they
perform a combination of classical, gospel, Broadway, swing, pop, and many other styles of music.
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Youth News
Recently, we’ve been reading through the book of Daniel at our weekly High School Bible Study. I was trying
to speed the kids up, as we had been talking more than
usual and now had less than half an hour to read all of
Chapter 4, discuss it, and ask questions! Getting a little
exasperated, I said, “Come on guys! We have to finish
this chapter by the END OF TODAY!” Instantly, one of
the youth said, “No! But I like this one!” I realized she had
thought I said that we were finishing the whole book of
Daniel that day, and I assured her we’d still be studying
Daniel next week.
Now, to be honest, she might have been enjoying Daniel because last week I planned a little throwback to
their childhood days and let them watch the Veggie
Tales episode that accompanied the reading of Daniel 3
(Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego being thrown into
the furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar. Or as Veggie Tales
says: Rack, Shack, and Benny being thrown into the
chocolate oven by Mr. Nezzer). However, no matter what
the reason was, it was really great to hear her vocalize
that she was enjoying this book of the Bible--that she
wanted to keep reading and studying more from it. I’d say
that means something right is happening in Bible study,
even if it’s easier for me to remember all the times we
may get off task!
Meredith
[email protected]
A Walk in the Garden
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of
the Lord God as he was walking in the garden
in the cool of the day, and they hid from the
Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the
Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’”
Genesis 3:8-9
LORD, I want more than anything to have a close
walk with You. Help me to not forfeit that wonderful
intimacy by being drawn toward the distractions of
this world. Enable me to hear Your voice calling me
so that I will answer without even a moment’s delay.
Help me to never hide from You for any reason. I
don’t want anything to separate me from all You have
for my life.
-- Stormie Omartian’s, A Little Book of Powerful
2016 Flower Calendar
Coming Events:
Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13 - End of
Summer Lock-in! - Summer is winding down, so join
us for a big lock-in to help end it in style! Come to the
church on August 12 at 7:00 p.m. for games, faith activities, and tons of fun! We’ll finish up on August 13 at 9:30
a.m.!
Sunday, August 21, 3:00 p.m. - Summer Olympics
-The Summer Olympics are starting up in Rio, but the
REAL deal this year is the Youth Group Summer OIympics! Compete for the gold in events designed to help
you cool off from the summer heat! Meet on August 21 at
3:00 p.m. to join in the fun!
The 2016 Flower Calendar is posted on the bulletin
board across from the Church Office. If you would
like to honor or memorialize someone, please sign
up now. Questions - contact Melanie Paul at 3525973.
Sunday, September 11 - First Youth Group of the
School Year!
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.- High School Bible
Study - Our high school Bible study meets on Wednesdays at Panera on Kirby from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.!
Study the Bible and grab dinner while you get to spend
time with friends!
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If you have a need for prayer, please call
the Church Office at 356-9078.
Stock the Food Pantry Early & Often
Champaign First UMC is
invited to the 80th birthday
party for Kay McClarey!
Please celebrate with us on
August 21,
2:00-4:00 p.m.,
at Primrose,
1145 West Arbor Drive,
Decatur, IL 62526
No gifts please.
Cards may be sent to: Kay McClarey,
4540 Sweetwater Court, Decatur, IL 62526
(Mom's actual birthday is August 10.
But this is the day we are all able
to gather to celebrate.)
First United Methodist Church members are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods to the church
on the first Sunday of each month to stock our own
food pantry. These foods are used by the volunteers
to provide food for the families in need.
There is a strong need for these items currently:
canned meat: ham, Spam, beef stew, chicken,
ravioli; macaroni and cheese; canned fruit; cereal;
mustard; and ketchup.
To Our Guests and Visitors . . .
Hymn Festival in Gibson City
The popular Hymn Festival sponsored by Gibson Area
Music Foundation will be held this year at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, August 21, at the United Methodist Church of
Gibson City. As always, attendees at the ninth annual
event will enjoy singing selected hymns with background information given about each.
The Rev. Jim Davis, pastor at the American Lutheran
Church in Gibson City, will direct this year’s program,
with Bill Ogg as organist. Rev. Davis has directed a
past hymn festival which was very popular with attendees.
This year’s festival will be dedicated to Betty Rost,
long time organist (nearly 50 yrs.) of the Gibson City
Bible Church.
There is no admission charge for the event, but a
free-will offering will be taken in support of the music
foundation’s mission to bring quality musical events to
area residents and summer music camp scholarships
to high school students.
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of
Champaign. We are honored that you have chosen
to worship with us, and we invite you to visit the
Hospitality desk in the Friendship Center, adjacent
to the Sanctuary. Or you can visit us on our website, www.champaignfumc.org, to learn more about
the many opportunities for worship, study, fellowship, and service available through the ministries of
our congregation.
How do I become a member…?
If you are considering membership in the congregation of First United Methodist Church, you are invited to attend an orientation group: “Connecting@
First.” This is an opportunity to learn more about the
ministries of the Church.
If you would like to register for the next group,
please contact Sharon Johnson, Administrative
Assistant to the Directing Pastor, sjohnson@cham
paignfumc.org, or 356-9078.
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Congregational Life of FUMC
August 16-31, 2016
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Don Gerber
Virginia Lawler
Sarah Butt
Leah Fields
Donna Huls
Nancy Nichols
Elizabeth Rients
Kristin Wise
Riley Berner
John Jones
Matthew Bodony
David Frerichs
Olivia Geis
Bennie Barham
Hospital Report
Hospitalized in the past two
weeks: Thelma Berbaum and
Frank Bernhart.
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Layla Chapman
Sara Chapman
Maleah Morrow
Nicholas Cravens
Martha Finney
Frances Good
Tim Morrow
Vernell Myers
Barb Alsup
Carolyn Schaefer
John North
Monica Rose
Tim Bachman
Helen Hites
John McKay
Rob Beldon
Kyle Robeson
Sue Bachman
Teresa Ford
Liam Patterson
Allison Perry
Ann Tate
Ray Wiggs
Anna Benson
Steve Burgener
Brenda Edgar
Mirabelle Hershenson
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Jason & MaryBess Gordon
Elmer & Sharon Lash
Jasper & Anne McKenney
Brandon & Lori Kauffmann
Carlyle & Judy Johnson
John & Betty Alsop
Aaron & Kristine Brown
Carter & Donna Jones
Jim & Melanie Paul
Rodney & Shelly Kuykendall
Deaths
Our sympathy and prayers are
extended to Chris Brademas and
family at the passing of Chris’s
uncle, John Brademas, on July 11,
2016, in New York.
Going Into the Hospital?
If you are scheduled by your
physician to be hospitalized, please
indicate “Champaign First United
Methodist Church” on your admission
form.
Privacy guidelines will not allow
hospitals to notify the Church without
your permission. If you can, call us before you are admitted, or have a family
member or friend let us know.
We don’t want to miss you when
we visit. Rev. Tom & Rev. Jerry
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Congregational Life of FUMC
Church Calendar
Thursday, July 28
8:00Quilters
6:00 Vacation Bible School
Sunday, July 31
Christmas in July
8:15 Coffee Fellowship
8:45 ARK Child Care
9:00 Perceptions Worship
11:00 Classic Worship
Monday, August 1
Building Closed
Tuesday, August 2
Building Closed
7:00 Worship Ministry Team
Wednesday, August 3
7:30 Venturing Crew 1
Thursday, August 4
8:00Quilters
8:30 Messenger Deadline
10:00 Minds in Motion
5:30 Local Outreach
6:30 Perceptions Praise Team
Sunday, August 7
Backpack Blessing
8:15 Coffee Fellowship
8:45 ARK Child Care
9:00 Perceptions Worship
11:00 Classic Worship
Monday, August 8
8:00Quilters
7:00 Staff-Parish Relations
Committee
Tuesday, August 9
10:30 Staff Meeting
6:45 BSA Troop #1
Wednesday, August 10
8:30 Messenger Assembly
7:30 Venturing Crew 1
Thursday, August 11
8:00Quilters
6:30 Christian Formation Team
6:30 Perceptions Praise Team
Friday, August 12
7:00 Youth Group End of
Summer Lock-In
Saturday, August 13
2:00 Wilson Zaring Visitation
3:00 Wilson Zaring Memorial
Service
4:00Reception
Sunday, August 14
8:15 Coffee Fellowship
8:45 ARK Child Care
9:00 Perceptions Worship
11:00 Classic Worship
Monday, August 15
8:00Quilters
5:15 Board of Trustees
Tuesday, August 16
9:30 Program Staff Meeting
6:45 BSA Troop #1
7:00 Finance Committee
Wednesday, August 17
7:30 Venturing Crew 1
Thursday, August 18
8:00Quilters
8:30 Messenger Deadline
6:00 Fellowship Committee
6:30 Perceptions Praise Team
Sunday, August 21
Rally Day
8:45 ARK Child Care
9:30 Chancel Choir
10:00 Worship Service
11:00 Rally Day Activities and
Potluck Picnic Lunch
3:00 Youth Summer Olympics
4:30LIFT
Monday, August 22
8:00Quilters
Tuesday, August 23
10:30 Staff Meeting
5:00Nominations
6:45 BSA Troop #1
Wednesday, August 24
8:30 Messenger Assembly
1:30 NDFL Committee
7:30 Venturing Crew 1
Thursday, August 25
8:00Quilters
6:30 Perceptions Praise Team
Sunday, August 28
8:15 Coffee Fellowship
8:45 ARK Child Care
9:00 Perceptions Worship
10:30 Chancel Choir
11:00 Classic Worship
Monday, August 29
8:00Quilters
Tuesday, August 30
10:30 Staff Meeting
5:00Nominations
6:45 BSA Troop #1
Wednesday, August 31
7:30 Venturing Crew 1
Worship Attendance
Sunday, July 17, 2016
9:00............................102
11:00..........................124
Total...................226
Sunday, July 24, 2016
9:00..............................86
11:00............................113
Total...................199
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First United Methodist Church
210 W Church Street
Champaign IL 61820
Non-profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Permit No. 14
Champaign IL
“Return Service Requested”
July 31, 2016
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Christmas in July
9:00 a.m. Perceptions Worship
11:00 a.m. Classic Worship
Sermon:
“What Do You Want for Christmas?”
Scripture:
Luke 12:13-21
Rev. Tom Corum, preaching
August 7, 2016
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Backpack Blessing
9:00 a.m. Perceptions Worship
11:00 a.m. Classic Worship
Sermon:
“Backpacks That Don’t Wear Out”
Scripture:
Luke 12:32-40
Rev. Tom Corum, preaching
Every Sunday morning: 8:15 a.m.-Coffee Fellowship;
9:00 a.m.-Perceptions Worship; 10:00 a.m.-Sunday School (not
during the summer); 11:00 a.m.-Classic Worship. Child care for
infants through age 10 is available from 8:45-12:15.
First United Methodist Church Ministry Team
Rev. Tom Corum, Directing Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Jerry Nichols, Visiting Pastor
[email protected]
Meredith Hecker, Dir. of Youth, Adult, & Family Ministries
[email protected]
Ruth Moore, Dir. of Lay Ministries [email protected]
Barbara Zachow, Dir. of Music & Worship
[email protected]
John Jones, Business Manager [email protected]
Sarah Curtis, Interim Business Office Assistant
Laura Hendricksen, Child Care Ctr. Dir. [email protected]
Sharon Johnson, Administrative Ass’t
[email protected]
Bonnie Berner, Dir. of Communications
[email protected]
Gayester Rogers, ARK Coordinator
[email protected]
Ray Wiggs, Organist
[email protected]
Pamela Pendleton, BLAST/VBS Coordinator
[email protected]
Pam Luhrsen, Parish Nurse
[email protected]
Jason Mack, Building Manager [email protected]
Terry McClellan, Weekday Morning Custodian
Tim Valentine, Weekday Evening Custodian
Scott Ervin, Weekend Custodian
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