Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida Celebrates 20th Anniversary!

September 2011
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Dear Friends and Neighbors in Christ,
“Now to him who by the power at work within us
is able to accomplish abundantly far more
than all we can ask or imagine,
to him be glory in the church
and in Christ Jesus
to all generations,
forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21, NRSV
In the prayer above, the apostle Paul is referring to God’s power at work within each of us! As we open up this
month with Labor Day weekend, this fact of our faith invites some incredible reflection upon our work and our leisure…even during these difficult economic times. How is his power allowing you to accomplish far more than you
could ask or imagine?
This is equally true of the work of the church. We are embarking on our Capital Stewardship Campaign:
“Celebrating the Next 100 Years!!” for his glory in the church here at First United Methodist, Kissimmee, and in
Christ Jesus!! Together, we will accomplish far more than Sanctuary refurbishing, missional outreach and annual
budget, because this work is for all generations to come.
Finally, “AMEN”. It is true. With the power of God we know as the Holy Spirit, this church will continue to win, disciple, nurture and call disciples of Jesus Christ in this community, in the surrounding area, and around the world!!!
Yours in Christ, Pastor Bob
Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida Celebrates 20th Anniversary!
Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida, a mission of our church, invites you to help them celebrate their
20th anniversary on Friday September 16th at 7:00 PM in the chapel. You are also invited to join
them on Saturday, September 17th at 3:00 PM, for a praise, worship and BBQ and on Sunday, September 18th at 11:00 AM. Guest preacher: Rev. Javier Colon from the Puerto Rico Conference.
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Serving Our Communities With Pride
Sept 1
Adam Kelly
Sept 2
Dennis Lawson, Tanner Butler, Isaiah Rosado, Savannah Bates
Sept 3
Renard Sessions, Angelica Freels
Sept 4
Shannon Stewart, Tom Bumford, Austin Sessions,
Mitchell Orben
Sept 5
Dillon Macky, Tea Torbell
Sept 6
Stacy Jackson
Sept 7
Robin Crotty, Sophia Coamey
Sept 8
Mark Rogers, Tillie Starling, Gary Simpson, Alyssa Massey
Sept 9
Kevin Schoolfield, Jennifer Holmes, Joseph H. Powell,
Pastor Bob Wooten
Sept 11 Greg Grunder
Sept 12 Portia Tilley, Susan Singleton, Debby Jones
Sept 13 Eleanor Peterson. LaMonda Bibeau
Sept 14 Justin Egan, Tina Bean
Sept 15 Katie Lynch, Carson Wells
Sept 16 Heather Johnston, Jenny Powell, Lisa Coamey, Kylie Haderle,
Eddie Maerkl
Sept 17 Jane Myers
Sept 18 Kevin McEnroe, RJ Darr
Sept 19 James Fry, Jr., Logan Andrew Smith
Sept 20 Debra Neill, Alison Birks
Sept 21 Deborah Rogers, Becky Albers, Laszlo Keleman, Kayla Burton,
Ashley Altman, Keenan Fitzpatrick, Frank Cox, Jeremy Bamford
Sept 22 Beverly O’Grady, Jamie Boswell, Jessica Callahan, Ricky Hord,
Angie Adams
Sept 23 Katie McMillen, Debra Adams, Sally Hollingsed, Dorothy Larson,
Kali Grenus, Sara Crawford, Duke Massey, Katie Birks-Kilman
Sept 24 Wendy Honeycutt, Elizabeth Dykes, Karen Crotty, Clarke Bruce,
Vivian Summers
Sept 25 Richard Powell,
Sept 26 Samantha Kirsch
Sept 27 Claude Bledsoe, Daisy Morrison, Ashley Arrington
Sept 28 Gail Slocum, Sandra Oakes, Diana Kehr,
Sept 29 Laura Chamberlain
First United Methodist Church Staff Directory
101 W. Dakin Ave.., Kissimmee, FL 34741
Church: kissimmeefumc.org School: www.fums.org
Church: 407-847-3700 School: 407-847-7952 Childcare: 407-847-2575
Dr. Robert Wooten
Rev. Jose A. Carrion
Dr. Jesse Mayes
Scott Weyrauch
Dwight Oakes
Debby Jones
Rijean Smith
Muriel DeVore
Sharon Martinez
Tina Bean
bwooten@kissimmeefumc.org
jcarrion@kissimmeefumc.org
jmayes@kissimmeefumc.org
sweyrauch@kissimmeefumc.org
doakes@kissimmeefumc.org
djones@kissimmeefumc.org
rsmith@kissimmeefumc.org
mdevore@kissimmeefumc.org
smartinez@kissimmeefumc.org
tbean@kissimmeefumc.org
Senior Pastor
Hispanic Pastor
Minister of Visitation
Director of Music
Youth Director
School Director
Child Care Center Director
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Bookkeeper
Office Administrator
407-847-3800
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Meet Your Campaign Director and Consultant
“A native of New Albany, Indiana. However, my family were all born in Kentucky. Attended
Indiana University and the University of Louisville. I grew up in a Nazarene Church and married my beautiful wife, Amy in 1981. We are blessed with two wonderful daughters; Sara(25)
and Abigail (24). When I’m home I’m active in our church and involved in the community.
Directing and serving has been a true ministry calling for me. It is good to be here at First
United Methodist Church of Kissimmee! My firm James D. Klote & Associates Inc. provides
full-time Capital Stewardship Consulting Services. We have been chosen to direct the Focus
Group Meetings and to professionally plan, manage, implement & inspire your Capital Stewardship Campaign.”
Glendon Smith, Louisville, Kentucky
ACOLYTES WANTED
It's that time of year again when we are looking for new acolytes. Acolytes are boys and girls in the 3rd thru 6th grade, who light the altar
candles and act as greeters before the 1st and 3rd service. Acolytes arrive at the Church by 8:00am and light the candles at the start of service. They stay for the first service and sit in the front pew. At the end of the first service they take the light back out of the Church. We do
not use acolytes during the 2nd service so they are free to leave or go to Sunday School. They relight the candles at the beginning of the 3rd
service and are then free to leave. If we have enough children signed up they will only have to perform their duties once every other month
except during the advent season when we use 2 at each service and 6 on Christmas Eve. To arrange for your child to be trained as an acolyte please contact our acolyte coordinator, Vincent Kirsch at 407-348-7643
A NEW SCOUTING YEAR BEGINS
With the return of the school year we also kick off a new year in Scouting at FUMC. We have Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts meeting
at the Church. The easiest way to sign a child up is to just come to a meeting. Cub Scouts is for boys in the 1st through 5th grade. They
meet in Fellowship Hall, every Monday, when school is in session, from 6:00 to 7:00. Boy Scouts is for boys who have finished 5th grade or
are 11 years old till they reach 18. Our Boy Scout Troop meets on Monday nights, in the Youth Room, from 7:00 till 8:30. Girl Scouts is for
girls in kindergarten through 12th grade and they meet in the Youth Room and Children's Room on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month,
from 6:00 till 8:00. For more information on Scouting call the Scouting Coordinator, Vincent Kirsch, at 407-348-7643
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of:
Robert Callene, who passed away on August 6, 2011
Greg Hartsuff, FUMC Director of Maintenance, pictured on
the right, who passed away on August 23, 2011
Jim Kasper, who passed away on August 28, 2011
Forrest Miller, who passed away August 29, 2011
From the Finance Committee
Budget Amount Needed Weekly:
Beginning Cash Balance, 1/01/2011:
Income Received through 7/31/2011:
Income Budgeted through 7/31/2011:
Expenses through 7/31/2011:
$18,227.37
$34,002.89
$466,896.75
$549,186.54
$461,991.63
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News From Our School
By Debby Jones
F.L.I.P.
Blessings
Follow Directions, Love God and Others,
Integrity Always, Personal Responsibility
Let the “Son” Shine
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As a mother comforts her child, so
will I comfort you. Isaiah 66:13
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School Wish List
The list below are items the
classrooms use regularly,
therefore are constantly being
replaced. We welcome any of these
donations.
Tissues
Paper Towels
Clorox Disinfectant Wipes
Lysol or Clorox Spray
Baby Wipes
Thin Expo Markers
Zip Lock style bags (all sizes)
Post-It Notes (all sizes & colors)
Cardstock (all colors)
Colored Copy Paper
Thank you, church, for replacing the
carpet in a number of upstairs classrooms. Thank you, volunteers and
staff, for assisting in also painting
many classrooms. Thank you, youth,
for helping to clean many areas on
the campus. Thanks to all that
volunteered on our work day. It is
truly a blessing to be a part of a
vibrant, caring church.
Special Request
Looking for individuals with
sewing abilities. The preschool
classes need doll
clothes to fit
12—18 inch dolls
and will allow
little hands to
manipulate. If
you can help
please contact
the school office
Shining the Light in the Lives of Children
First United Methodist School
Open Registration
Mission: To instill within the student a sense of responsibility for
continuous spiritual and intellectual growth.
Fully Accredited through SACS-CASI and FACCS
Preschool 3 through Fifth Grade
Small Class Size
Certified Teachers
Art, Computer, Music, PE, Spanish
Extended Child Care Available
Limited Openings Available PK3, VPK, K, 1st, 3rd, and 4th.
Friday, Sept.. 16, is the submission deadline for the Oct. 2011 Connector. Submit articles to doakes@kissimmeefumc.org
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First United Methodist Child Care Center
Submitted By: Rijean Smith
The children at
First United
Methodist Child
Care Center have
had a very busy
summer. We have
traveled to many
places and we have
had many people
come and share
their talents with
us. Summer has
ended but the
memories will last
forever.
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First United Methodist Church
Children’s Ministry Corner
Children’s Ministry Leaders, Helpers, Motivators and Talent positions are available: We all know
how important it is to share God’s love with children and to guide them to live out their faith daily. Please
help spread the word. We are looking for new leaders, helpers, motivators and people with talent who are
passionate about sharing their faith in creative ways! Contact me if you would like to help.
Fall Sunday School: Children move up to their next class grade for Sunday School and our third graders
receive their Bibles at the 9:40 a.m. service on September 11, 2011. We are so happy to celebrate these
milestones with our children! We are always looking for new Sunday school students to come and join in on
the exciting fun year we will have. Sunday school takes place during our 9:40 a.m. service for pre-k through
fifth grade; there are also youth and adult classes. Come join us and bring a friend!
Wednesday Night Fall Kick Off: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. will be our Fall
Kick Off in the Fellowship Hall. Drop in anytime during our kick off to learn all about the programs we have to
offer on Wednesday nights and other programs occurring at the church. Eat a hot dog, drink a pop and enjoy
some family time. There will be something for everyone young and the not so young but still young at heart.
If you have a program or would like to start one here at the church and you would like to have an information
table or if you would like more information about the event, please contact me. Bible studies and church
groups that take place on Wednesday nights during the hours of 6:00—8:00 p.m. have nursery available.
L.O.F.T. Wednesday programs Cherubs, Kids Klub & C.I.A.
First day September 14, 2011 Cherubs (pre-K 3 & 4) 3:00—4:00 p.m., Kids Klub (K—3rd) & C.I.A. (4th & 5th)
6:30—7:30 p.m. children may be dropped off as early as 6:00 p.m. and picked up as late as 8:00 p.m.
We are still looking for energetic volunteers for our Wednesday programs.
Look for more information coming soon about:
Created By God for fourth through sixth grades date and time to still to be determined.
Trunk or Treat October 26, 2011
Halliday Donation Store November 30—December 18, 2011
Stay up to date with the Children’s Ministry on our web site at www.kissimmeefumc.org
Please feel free to contact me with any questions and ideas that you may have for Children’s Ministry.
Children’s Ministry Office 407-847-3700 extension 230 or e-mail mdevore@kissimmeefumc.org
Train up a child in the
way he should go; even
when he is old he will
not depart from it.
—Proverbs 22:6
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Hispanic Mission, School & Childcare
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Cookout & Activities for All Ages
Wednesday, September 7th
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesdays
· Mothers on the Go, 9:00-11:00am – begins September 6th
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
· Busy Women, 6:30-8:00pm - begins September 13th
Wednesdays
· Reading Scripture as Wesleyans
6:00-7:30pm begins August 17th and ends November 9th
· Understanding Spiritual Gifts (6 week course)
6:00-7:30pm begins September 14th
Thursdays
· Wesley Class, 9:00-12:00pm- begins September 1st
· Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday Night Dinner Schedule
September 7th Menu: Hot dogs, chips, dessert, soda hosted by the Youth & Children of FUMC
September 14th Menu: Spaghetti dinner hosted by the Boy Scouts,
this will be a free dinner as a thank you from the Boy Scouts
September 21st Menu: TBA hosted by the Missions Team
September 28th: No dinner