May 2015 - Fairhope United Methodist Church

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A Monthly Publication of Fairhope United Methodist Church - A Stephen Ministry Congregation
FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
SMALL DEEDS WITH BIG RESULTS
I have learned through the years as a pastor that a strong
church will always have a strong mission program. We are
blessed to have a great missions program and have had good
leadership across the years. I am thankful for people like
Jennifer Myrick, current Missions Chair, Steve Pearson,
Lany Simmons, and others who have been invaluable in
their leadership of mission ministries through Fairhope
United Methodist Church. Recently, I received a letter from
Bishop Paul Leeland, our resident Bishop, thanking Fairhope UMC for giving 168%
of our goal to stop malaria in Africa. (See next page). In Matthew 10:42 and Mark
9:41, we find the words of Jesus: “even a cup of cold water given in my name shall
be rewarded.”
Can you imagine not having clean water to drink? We can’t conceive of something
so terrible, yet there are so many places in the world where children are dying at an
alarming rate because of disease from dirty water they have to drink. One of our
current mission projects is WATER 282. This ministry is digging wells in Zambia
to bring clean drinking water to communities. Women and children are walking to
get water from polluted rivers to bring back for their families to use. The walks
require hours each day and some children have been killed by crocodiles and wild
animals as they draw the water from the dirty streams. This also keeps them from
being in school, where they need to be. This wonderful project digs a well, that is
paid for by sponsoring churches and agencies, that brings clean water for use. The
cost is seven thousand dollars to dig a well and FAIRHOPE UMC HAS A WELL
THAT IS NOW IN OPERATION IN ZAMBIA. Soon you will see a video sent
by the community leaders in Zambia thanking the church for this source of life! It is
a moving video and makes you feel good about fulfilling the words of Jesus in
Matthew and Mark. We will continue to help dig more wells and give life to these
who have such desperate need in Zambia. Thanks for your good work.
May 2015
From the Pastor
New Members
From the Pastor (Cont.)
From SPR
From the Associate Pastor
Missions
Evangelism
Christian Travel
Children’s Ministries
Student Ministries
Caring Ministries
Recreation Ministries
Music & Worship
Prayer Concerns/Memorials
Financials
Sunday Servant Schedule
Birthdays
Scholarships
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CLC/Church Calendars ~ Insert
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Welcome New Members
Dianne and Richard Bass
421 White Avenue, Fairhope
I thought you might like a brief update on other mission projects:
FAMILY PROMISE: Continues to furnish a place to house the homeless families
until they can find housing. We join with other churches to provide this ministry
several times throughout the year here within our facilities. Thanks to Lany
Simmons for chairing this ministry and to all who volunteer.
REPAIR BALDWIN: Thanks to Jared Scheeter and his crew who make repairs on
homes for needy citizens. Good work Jared!
THE RIDDEN WORD: This is one of our new mission projects that provides
bicycles to those needing transportation and children whose families cannot afford
one. These are repaired bikes that have scriptures painted on them to remind
everyone that God rides with you. We join in supporting this ministry that is
located in Robertsdale.
RANSOM CAFÉ: We are grateful for this wonderful ministry that feeds the
hungry and offers a trailer with showers and a washer/dryer for the homeless. They
are in the Christian Life Center each Friday to offer meals to anyone who would like
to eat. We help offset the costs of meals with donations and spend time with those
who need the fellowship of others.
COSTA RICA MISSIONS: We have a long standing ministry in Costa
Rica, where we send groups down to provide Vacation Bible School, needed items,
and work in a facility that provides a home for boys and girls who were left on the
streets.
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Juliann and Russell Christie
10359 Eleanor Court, Fairhope
Phone: 601-940-9273
Allison and Matt Grant
Anne Pavey
389 Surtees Street, Fairhope
Phone: 334-220-7526
Camille McNair
Ann Carter Sasser
501 Patlynn Drive, Fairhope
Phone: 251-401-9668
FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
Rev. Mike McKnight
mike.mcknight@fairhopeumc.org
LORD’S PANTRY: Nearly every day of
the week, we have people who come by
needing food to help them feed their
families. Thanks to those who give needed
items and help with the work of the Food
Pantry.
COMMUNION FUND: On the first
Sunday of each month, when we receive
Holy Communion in the sanctuary, funds
are left on the altar to help people who call
on the church in a time of need. The
situations differ with each person but,
thanks to your contributions, we are able to
help. We also support ECUMENICAL
MINISTRIES with some of these funds.
This is one of the outstanding ministries
within our community.
DISASTER RESPONSE: We provide
training, supplies, and information on
disasters that affect our local area, as well
as national and global disasters. We keep a
supply of flood buckets that are given in
times of flooding and other clean up needs.
These are only some of the wonderful
ministries that join with others, like
YOUTH MISSIONS. Thanks to Rachael
Waldhour for her leadership with the youth
mission efforts. It’s easy to see that if you
want to be
involved in missions, Fairhope United Methodist Church is a good
place to be! Remember: “if you offer
even a cup of cold water in my name,
you will be blessed.” Thanks for all you
do in sharing the love of Christ!
I’ll see you in church.
Mike
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS REPORT
Chairperson
GLORIA FISHER
The Staff/Parish Relations Committee is happy to announce that Reverend Dr. Ed. Glaize has been appointed to
serve as our new minister beginning in July. Dr. Glaize is currently serving as pastor of Brewton UMC where
he has been for 10 years. Prior to that, he served as pastor at Beulah and Tallassee and was associate pastor
at Montgomery UMC. He is a graduate of Huntingdon College and Emory University and has served in the Air
Force. He is married to Alecia and they have two college-age children, Curtis and Anna Grace. Please continue
to pray for the Glaizes as they make the transition to our church and our community. We look forward to
making them feel welcome and serving alongside them in ministry.
www.fairhopeumc.org
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Laura Parker
laura.parker@fairhopeumc.org
Deviled Eggs and Grace
Dear Church Family,
Well, a lot has happened in my life since the last Link was published. As most of you know, my sweet
husband, Paul, lost his battle with cancer and died on April 9th. We held a joyful service of
remembrance here at the church the following Sunday afternoon. If you didn’t know him, Paul was
one of the happiest persons you would ever meet. All through his illness, it was not unusual for him
to look at me and say, “We are so blessed, aren’t we?” And he truly felt that way. And he was right.
We were and ARE blessed.
You are a blessing and you have been grace to me during difficult days. You have offered grace in
many ways…writing cards, bringing food, hauling extra chairs and tables to our house, sending flowers and beautiful plants,
giving me great big bear hugs, letting me know you’ve been praying, picking up the slack where I’ve been absent from my
work responsibilities, emailing and texting to let me know you are there…and in so many ways I can’t even begin to list them
all.
One of my church friends brought deviled eggs to the house after Paul’s memorial service. I spent most of the time visiting
with family and friends who had come long distances to be with us. Finally, someone realized I hadn’t eaten and brought me a
plate. There were no deviled eggs! Apparently, grief has not diminished my love of deviled eggs, so I went in search of them.
They were gone. Because I had heard rumblings in the crowd about the exceptional quality of the eggs, I was deeply
disappointed. But two days later in the midst of one of the torrential downpours we experienced that week, my friend came
calling with a platter of deviled eggs just for me. GRACE had arrived on my doorstep!
Friends, never underestimate the power of the little things to make all the difference in the lives of others. Grace comes in
many ways. And you have delivered it over and over again to me and to our boys, Tyler and Andrew. We can’t thank you
enough. But I’ll do my best to try.
Thank you, and God’s blessings! Laura, Tyler and Andrew Parker
MISSIONS MINISTRIES
Thank you to everyone who supported
Stop Hunger Now!
Together we were able to package
over 30,000 meals!
The Costa Rica Mission team will be collecting toiletry items
for the juvenile prison in Costa Rica.
The prison is equipped to care for 65 juveniles.
There are 197 teens living in the prison. The team will be
visiting the prison in May and delivering Toiletry Kits.
Items needed: toothpaste, toothbrushes,
deodorant and bars of soap
Please drop items by the church office
by MAY 15TH!
To find out more about the ministry
we serve in Costa Rica visit
www.ascrigere.org
www.fairhopeumc.org
Missions Coordinator ~ missions@fairhopeumc.org
Jennifer Myrick
Thanks to
Jared Scheeter and his crew
from HOAR Management and AirBus
for partnering with
Repair Baldwin and
Ecumenical Ministries to help
replace entry porches on a
local home.
To volunteer for local work
projects contact Jennifer Myrick
missions@fairhopeumc.org
Methodist Children’s Home
Mission Trip
When: November 1st-7th
Where: Costa Rica
Info? Contact Jennifer Myrick ~ missions@fairhopeumc.org
FUMC is partnering with other district churches
to serve together in Costa Rica!
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EVANGELISM
Chairperson
Rob Rodriguez
Romans1.16@att.net ~ 630
630--636
636--0185
Romans 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.”
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves
and pray and seek my face, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
In the Community
The Community National Day of Prayer Service
will be held at First Baptist Fairhope (300 S. Section St.)
on Thursday, May 7th at noon.
Lunch will be served following worship
Sunday School Greeters - 9:30 am...
We are looking for families and individuals to
welcome guests at the entrances of our Sunday School
to answer questions. We have a lot of new people that
attend our classes, and we want to be positioned to
welcome them.
Welcome Team...
The Evangelism Team is making a concentrated effort
in welcoming our First Time Visitors after they attend
on Sunday. If you would like to assist in making a
welcome phone call to new attendees and thank them
for attending our services, please email me. This is a
vital role of welcoming our first time guests.
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FAIRHOPE UMC EVANGELISM TEAM
Fairhope UMC Lay Speakers
Present
A Traditional Vesper Service
Sundays @ 4:00 pm
Homestead Village Chapel
924 Plantation Boulevard, Fairhope
Prayer Service In Our Church
Wednesday ~ May 6 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Sanctuary
followed by 24-hour Prayer VIGIL beginning at 7:00 pm
and ending on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm
(Chancel Choir will be in the sanctuary from 7-8 pm on Wednesday evening.
Everyone is welcome to stay, listen and pray.)
Prayer request cards are available on the table at the CLC and
Church Office. These cards will be prayed over during the vigil.
Please place cards in the box located on the table.
Join us as we pray for
our families, our church, our community,
our nation, and the world.
This is a fantastic opportunity for fellowship led
by Lay-Speakers in this beautiful country
chapel setting.
This is an open service and ALL are welcome!
Come and Join Us!
Questions? Contact Rob
CHRISTIAN TRAVEL
Join Rev. Joe and Marilyn Bullington on the Holy Land Pilgrimage 2016
March 28 - April 6, 2016
Dear Friends,
As you probably know, we have been working in Jerusalem for 3 months each year for the six years of our retirement. We have come to
know the Holy Land very well. We have put together a customized itinerary that will include places that the standard tours don't go. We are
so excited to offer this opportunity to experience the Holy Land in ways that most travelers are not privileged to experience. This is
especially true for us since this will probably be the last trip we will lead to the Holy Land. Many of you have said that a Holy Land
Pilgrimage is on your "bucket list," and that when you went, you wanted to go with us. Well, this is your chance! Please join us this time.
Brochures are available in the literature racks outside the church office, in the Christian Life Center and on the church website. Contact us
at 928-5881 if you have questions.
As the faithful Jews say at the close of their Passover meal: "Next year in Jerusalem!
Your fellow pilgrims,
Joe & Marilyn
www.fairhopeumc.org
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Director of Children’s Ministries
Michelle Graham
michelle.graham@fairhopeumc.org
As I am writing this, our EVEREST VBS is almost at full capacity. Our elementary session
for 1st-6th grades is full and our preschool session which includes rising K has less than 20
spots open. When all is said and done, we will have 330 precious children registered.
A WAIT LIST has been started. The children on this list will replace any child in their age level that cancels prior
to the start of VBS. For example, if a registered 2nd grader cancels, the first 2nd grader on the wait list will be called.
To put a child on the wait list, email martha.monckton@fairhopeumc.org with your name, contact number and email,
child’s name and grade going into or call Martha at 928-1148. The wait list is only for rising K-6th grade. If you
have a child registered and you now find he/she is unable to attend, please let Martha know.
Our VBS NEEDS LIST will be on the wall across from the church office beginning Sunday, May 3rd. Please check it
out and see if there’s something you can donate or let us borrow. It may seem like a small way to participate in VBS
but it is in fact a HUGE blessing!
VBS VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ...
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Commissioning of all VBS Volunteers: Sunday, May 31 during
The Gathering service @ 11:00 a.m. in CLC
 Asst Crew Leader Mtg: Sunday, May 31 at 3:30 p.m. in CLC
 All-Volunteer Training: Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 pm. in CLC
 All adults in need of a current background check must submit a form
in the church office by May 18; forms available in office
or at church website
BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 8th -13th
(for those who will complete 3rd, 4th or 5th grade this school year)
Our camp is called ENERGIZE. For details and online registration,
go to www.bluelakecamp.com. Deadline to register is May 25th.
Bus transportation to/from camp will be available
for an additional $40 per camper.
ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP MEETINGS …
For Children Registered & Their Parents: May 18 @ 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall
For Adult Volunteers: May 18 @ 6:00 pm
** For those who have completed grades 6-8, register for Crossroads Camp the same
week. For those who have completed grades 9-12, register for Uproar Camp the
same week. These campers may ride the bus as long as there is room.
Summer Servants
Children’s Ministries needs servants on Sundays in the
months of June, July and August for Sunday School
(ages 3 years—6th grade) and 11:00 Children’s Church. The
curriculum is easy to follow! Why not grab a friend
and teach our precious children as a team?
www.fairhopeumc.org
Learn the Songs Before VBS
Even Begins
EVEREST
Music CDs and Digital
Cards for Downloading
Available in church office: $6.00
(while supplies last!)
Wednesday
Night
Children’s
Programs On
Break
The Pier, Pier34 and SWIFT
have had their last night of
regular programming for this
school year. To all the
dedicated VOLUNTEERS, thank
you for giving your time and
using your gifts and talents to
help the children learn God’s
Word and experience His
amazing love! To the
CONGREGATION, thank you
for your continued support of
our Children’s Ministries as we
strive to make disciples that
make a difference!
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
Director of Student Ministries
Rachael Waldhour
rachael.waldhour@fairhopeumc.org
www.fairhopeumc.org
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CARING MINISTRIES
Director of Caring Ministries
Dr. Ann Pearson
ann.pearson@fairhopeumc.org
A Stephen Ministry congregation
Shepherd’s Place News...
Alabama Dementia Initiative Caregiver Workshop
Sponsored by Shepherd’s Place and The Blake at Malbis
This FREE workshop is available to any caregiver or family member of an individual
with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Breakfast provided.
Reservation Required. RSVP to Tracey Smith, Outreach Coordinator ~ outreach.malbis@blakeliving.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 ~ 8:30am-11:30am
The Blake at Malbis
11626 US Hwy 90, Daphne, AL 36541 ~ 251-625-6400
Featured Speakers: Dr. Larry Mullins, Alabama Dementia Initiative, Ms. Carolyn Bartle, RN,
American Red Cross, Mr. Andrew McNair, Veterans Benefit Project
What Can You Do To Help??????
We Love Volunteers...
Shepherd’s Place Foundation has received a
Therapeutic Music Grant from Community
Foundation of South Alabama.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Keep On Walking...
www.fairhopeumc.org
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience?
Try Shepherd’s Place!! Call Leisa Richardson, 928-1148 for
more information and to schedule volunteer training.
Shepherd’s Place Need:
Donations of canvasses 16x20 and larger (new or used)
Join the walking group on Monday through Wednesday.
Meet at the CLC Parlor at
4:00 pm. Spring is here, come
on and join us for great
exercise and fellowship.
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www.fairhopeumc.org
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MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Director of Music Ministries
Lisa Simon
lisa.simon@fairhopeumc.org
Join the Summer Choir!
Thank you for a wonderful
Holy Week and Easter!
May 3 - August 9
Choir Rehearsals finish June 17.
Those who want to still help lead our Sunday
worship are welcome to come at 8:00 am and
10:30 am to sit in the choir loft.
There will be no anthem, but special music will
be presented weekly.
If you would love to provide special music
sometime during July and August,
call Lisa Simon, Director of Music Ministries.
(251)928-1148 or (850)240-1166
A big thank you to
Tom Holland!
Tom designed, created and finished
this beautiful conductor’s stand to go in
our Sanctuary for Easter.
A big Thank You
to the Lent and Easter Choir!
Chancel Bells and
Brass Quartet!
Our Organist, Sandy Tyer
and Pianist, John
Richardson!
Join the Patriotic Choir!
A Choir is being formed to sing on
Sunday, July 5, at the 8:30 and
11:00 am Sanctuary services. Our new pastor’s first
Sunday. Rehearsals start June 3, in the Choir room
(B203) from 6:30–7:00 pm. Let’s welcome our new
minister with a great celebration of praise to our
Lord for His blessings on us and our country.
The Worship Committee is seeking two volunteers
to schedule scripture readers for the sanctuary
Worship Service beginning in July. If you would like
to read scripture or coordinate readers, please
contact Helen Ingram, Worship Chair, at
(601) 966-0808.
An Aco-what??
All students grades 3-12 are invited to be part of the Acolyte Ministry
at Fairhope UMC this fall.
Older youth will be asked to serve as a Crucifer.
Parents are asked to talk and pray with your child(ren) or youth about
this opportunity to serve in the Sanctuary and the Gathering worship services.
Then register them online by May 15 at www.fairhopeumc.org.
Fall Acolyte Training
after worship on Sunday,
August 23 and August 30th, 2015
A parent will be asked to attend one but not both of these training
sessions. Mark your calendar now if you plan to participate. If you have
QUESTIONS or would like to VOLUNTEER to assist in this training, call
Helen Ingram, Worship Chair, at (601) 966-0808.
www.fairhopeumc.org
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PRAYER CONCERNS
At Home:
Mildred Engstrom
Fred Crook
Ed McKnight, Jr.
Dene Mershon
Bob Oberg
Vicki Culver
Mary Moles
Lillian Terranova
Barbara Svenby
Sarah Pacey
Eugenia Murchison
Peggy & Harry Bennitt
Hop Allen
Irma & Philip Richmond
Nancy Carr
Frances Grace Hirs
Janet Waite
Pat Sagan Wilkins
Marjorie Thames
Debbie McGlothren
Charles McGlothren
Eddie & Rebecca Copeland Clara Nugent
Mary Walker
Frank McGinnis
Grace Webb
Jim Huggins
Jodie Fidler
Judy Bergman
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health Center: Zurlean Allegri
(Susan McClure’s mother), Marquerite Mize, Betty Wahl
Fairhope Health & Rehab: Marjorie Garrick
Robertsdale Healthcare: Rick Lawton
Huntingdon at Homestead Village: Betty Grayson (Betty Miller’s
mother), Alice Griffin (Ruth Sully’s sister), Lindy Marsh
Country Place Senior Living: Joyce Smith, Kitty Stanford
Homestead Village: Jeanette Gunter, John Rouse, Mercia & John
Coulter, Ruth Conley, Opal Dougherty, Bobby & Mary Lucie
Brock (Davis Brock’s parents), Daisy Gilbert
Somerby: Emily Goff, Cecil Harvell
Brennity of Fairhope: Elinor Simmons (Gail Simmons’ mother),
Ollie Delchamps, Rev. Arthur Carlton, Mary Montgomery, Mavis
Love
Brennity of Daphne: Mrs. Kittrell (Lynn Pittman’s mother),
Marion Peters (Cecilia Lammers’ sister), Helen Truitt (Brenda
Parnell’s mother)
The Blake: Mac Graham (Cindy Chastain’s mother), Harold
Brown (Lucy Bingham’s father), Bryan Johnson
Westminster Village: Aileen Andrews, Lily Abrams (Pam Lieb’s
mother), Louise Estes, Norman Jobe, Markie Prior, Bernice
Snowden (Cookie Ogden’s mother), Langdon & Billie Garrison
The Gardens: Pat Duke (Patrick Dukes’ father)
SYMPATHY
Jasmine Hodges and John Richardson in the death of her
grandmother, Edna Hodges.
Amanda and Craig Mitchell in the death of her father, Jack
Green
Patricia and Ken Cooper in the death of their daughter-in-law,
Rhonda.
Cindy and Mike McBrearty in the death of her mother, Nancy
Rutland.
Laura Parker in the death of her husband, Paul.
Jerry and Joanna Davis in the death of his sister, Jacque.
Dot Parish in the death of her sister-in-law, Margie Parish
CELEBRATIONS
Colette and Garrett Sutley of Denver, Colorado, on the birth of
a son, Charles Gagnet Sutley, born March 10. Proud grandparents
are Trish and David Sutley.
Martee and Brooks Glass on the birth of a daughter, Ruth
Brooks, born March 24. Her grandparents are Adrianne and Billy
Thrash and Aunt and Uncle are Jamie and Robbie Rux.
Drs. Stephanie and Matt Barfield on the birth of a son, Fulton
Ray, born March 30. His big sisters are Colette and Gianna, big
brother is Justin, grandparents are Danny and Mona Barfield and
great grandparents are Sandra and Clarence Bishop.
Brittany and Alan Allgood on the birth of a daughter, Leighton
Young, born April 6. Big brother is Thomas.
Meredith and Lee McBrearty on the birth of a daughter, Ann
Leighton. Grandparents are Cindy and Mike McBrearty.
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MEMORIALS
The following memorials have been received
by the church in memory of:
Mort Downie by Clarice Gustin
Bobby Allen (Shepherd’s Place) by
Matthew and Cammie Singleton
Angela Julian
Tom and Steven Odom
Terri and Mike Thompson
Milton Davidson (Shepherd’s Place) by
Terri and Mike Thompson
Paul Parker by
Robert and Mary Beth Gibson (Imagine Campaign)
Dale and Judy Melton (Imagine Campaign)
Juanita Smith (Imagine Campaign)
Joan Roberts
Pat Judd by
Carolyn Matthews
Arthur and Betty Edgar
Mary Holiday by
Arthur and Betty Edgar
Rhonda Cooper by
Larry and Delbra Harmse (Shepherd’s Place)
An honorarium has been received
by the church in honor of:
Betsy Adams (Caring Ministries) by
Rozanne Jones
Ken and Patricia Cooper and their son by
Larry and Delbra Harmse (Shepherd’s Place)
OUR TROOPS
Brad Gravat, Jeremy Parish, Preston Norton, Cody Floyd, Johnny
Rapier, Britton Rapier, Eric Watton, Harris Wooldridge, Mitchell
Lee Clayton, Stephanie McDonald, Mitchell Brown, Bryant
Simmons, Josh Parish, Tyler Oubre, Deron Frailie, Neil Quinn,
Bryan Quinn, Daniel Anderson, Charlie Bingham, John P.
Lammers, Geoffrey L. Shraga, David Fickle, Chase Carlton, Alex
Wade, Mallory Sain, Timothy Diegmann, Peyton Smith, Todd
Gibson, Chris Berg
FINANCIALS
Income and Expenses through the end of March
Giving $375,654
Expenses $515,230
Deficit - $139,576
Thank you for your faithfulness in giving
and continued support for the church ministries.
Imagine Campaign Update
Pledged: $1,770,871
Given To Date: $1,225,617
ATTENDANCE
8:30
9:45 (SS)
11:00 (S)
11:00 (TG)
3/22
126
333
163
222
3/29
181
337
303
205
Easter
4/5 8:30(S)303 9:45(SS)158 9:45(S) 297 11(S) 283 11:TG) 462
4/12
148
286
170
128
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SUNDAY SERVANT SCHEDULE
Sanctuary
Communion
Servers
May 3
May Ushers
8:30 (S) Jane & John Turrentine
Robert Brown, John Warner
11:00 (S) Ralph Bower, Leon
Chambers, Bonnie Norton, Don Willis
8:30 Katy Graham, Marsha Foster,
Bennie & Helen Ingram
11:00 Marilyn & Joe Bullington,
Harriet & Perry Outlaw
The Gathering 11:00 (CLC)
Tommy Harris, Bill Morrison, Sid Vogel
If you are unable to serve, please
contact George Kirchoff, 990-3912
May Scripture Readers
3rd
8:30 Susie Caminiti
11:00 Janie Mullins
10th 8:30 Kimberly McKeough
11:00 Johnny Northcutt
17th 8:30 Tony Caminiti
11:00 Nicole Sansom
24th 8:30 Mary Hodgkins
11:00 Erin Jones
31th 8:30 Steve McClure
11:00 Ashley Jones
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Charlie Bingham, Glenn Bingham, Donna Stewart, Isabelle Washington, George Wilkins,
Olivia Lambert, Ralph Bower, Judd Gillespie
Tom Judd, Ann Taylor, Mallory Taylor, Bob Meister, Hannah Kimbrough
Davis Strickland, Kathryn Foster, Stephanie Calhoun, Brock Hunter, Tucker Norris
Dian Hudnall, Peyton Phillips, Anne Darby Clark, Caroline Adams, Suzanne Davis, Cecil Harvell,
Jackson Bellin, Mitch Johnston
Kim Estes, Leone Jones, Bobbie Hughes, Thomas Hagood, Miller Terry, Delbert Hess, Jessica Haynes,
Hayes Lagrone
Vann Smith, George Rush, Jennifer Banks, Anna Catherine Davis, Scarlett Ashurst
Jennifer Myrick, Stephany Hannon, Kitty Ruzic, Abby Nelson, Rosie Lockwood
Duane Miller, Jenny Douglass, Kay Hicks, Joyce Smith, Carrie Walker
Barbie Hall, Jane McDuff, Riley Banser, Mary Carlyn Fidler, Marshall Fitzpatrick
Grace Bishop, Rebecca Brown, Erica Estes, Kyndall Haywood, Jason Miller, Danielle Potter,
Buddy Phipps, Kay Lammon, Nicole Sansom
Elizabeth Coleman, Gail Tart
Mary Elizabeth Chambliss, Todd Chambliss
Mary Lester, Joe Rambo, Linda English, Isabelle Glass, Genevieve Jackson, Bob Grogan,
Hannah Knapp
John Eskridge, Olivia Price, Bonnie Ferencak, Maggie Delamore, Kimberly Mitchell, Jeanne Howe,
London Bicker
Elaine Banks, Mary Beth Nelson, Brockton Norris
Billy Mills, Bettye Farmer, James Brown, Ashley Jackson
Agee Adams, John Emley, Peggy Sagan, Judy Wilson, Scott Coleman, Trip Duke, Stewart Nobles,
Donna Cook , Gabe Rodriguez
John McDuff, David Sutley Jr., Leah Sowell, Sarah Kilgore, Meg Moore, Virginia Terreson
Ben Harris, Erin Hudnall, Stephen Strickland, Gibbs Pearson, Chad Holland, Renie Kennedy,
Carolyn Heacock, Janet Nall, Paula Rigsby
Peggy Bennitt
Leis Huffman, Chloe Latture, Jennifer Roberds, Michael Chambless, Stephen Holyfield
Christy Dawson, Michelle Bousson, Hayden Lewis, Peggy Reynolds, Celeste Rivenbark, Greer Pearson
Clayton Connick, Lee Jordan, Sally Oeding, Jeannine Davis, Ed Colvin
Terri Bishop, Joey Reid, Judi Darnell, Kat Pace, Kaitlin Fucich
Alice Eskridge, Steve McClure
Harriet West, Dick Bensman
Gary Dean, Dilana Norman, Will Reid, Riley Tart, Cindy Sealy
Joe Holliday, J.J. McCool, Hannah Lammon
Jilli Wilcoxon, Troy Strunk, Jill Everson
Aileen Andrews, Bill Jones, Christy Cruz, Bill Wade, Kim Pearson, Merritt Johnson, Susan Corbell
Lauren Miller, Jackson Rambo, Patt Branyon, Roy Cowan, Kathryn Thompson, Amanda Mitchell
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REACH ~ EQUIP ~ SERVE
Sunday Morning Schedule
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Worship
(Christian Life Center)
The Gathering 11:00 a.m.
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Children’s Church 11:00 Services
(except for the 1st Sunday of the month)
Sunday School for all ages
9:45 a.m.
Nursery available during
Worship Services
Our Mission Statement is “to REACH people with the love and saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, to EQUIP them
spiritually and with practical skills for ministry, and to set them loose to SERVE in ministry to the church, the community
and the world in His name.”
Fairhope UMC Scholarship Committee Announces
2015 – 2016 Scholars
Katie Bayley will be attending Samford University and has been awarded the Frances
and Margaret Wilson Memorial scholarship.
Darby Callicutt will be attending Mississippi College and has been awarded the Roy and
Elsie Butgereit Missions scholarship.
Caroline Chambliss will be attending University of Mississippi and has been awarded
the David Duchene Memorial scholarship.
Emma Walker will be attending University of Alabama and has been awarded two
scholarships. The first is the Frances & Margaret Wilson Memorial scholarship. The
second is the Robert B. and Mary Adams Gibson Memorial scholarship.
McKinzey Dean will be attending Auburn University and has been awarded two
scholarships. The first is the United Methodist Women scholarship. The second is the
David Duchene Memorial scholarship.
Brandon White will be attending Faulkner State and has been awarded the David
Duchene Memorial scholarship.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE LINK
The LINK is a monthly newsletter published by Fairhope United Methodist Church of Fairhope, AL. If you have information to be included in
an upcoming edition, or if you have questions or comments regarding THE LINK please email: julia.gavin@fairhopeumc.org