THE GOOD NEWS - Senatobia First UMC

THE GOOD NEWS
June 25, 2015
F I R S T
U N I T E D
M E T H O D I S T
C H U R C H ,
S E N A T O B I A ,
M I S S I S S I P P I
From my heart to yours …
Rev. Jim Curtis
It is our privilege to welcome Rev. Jim Curtis to Senatobia First United
Methodist Church. Jim was appointed by Bishop James Swanson at the
Mississippi Annual Conference held earlier this month.
Jim is a native of Oxford, MS. He attended Oxford High Scholl and graduated
from the University of Mississippi with a BA in Philosophy with minors in
Psychology and Sociology. He was listed in the National Dean’s list from 19771980. After college he attended Emory University where he graduated Cum
Laude and received a Master’s of Divinity. Jim enjoys reading theology and
philosophy and playing guitar. He used to be an avid sportsman playing
baseball and basketball until injuries got the better of him. His previous
appointments as a United Methodist pastor include Tupelo First UMC, Trinity
UMC (Gulfport), St Mark’s UMC (Brandon), Iuka First UMC, St Andrew’s
(Oxford), Hernando Associate, and Horn Lake.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, June 24
6:00 p.m.
Pool Time — BACC
6:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, June 25
Children leave for camp
Sunday, June 28
8:30 a.m.
Grace Team Beta Delta Time
9:00 a.m.
Fellowship Time
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School Hour
10:30 a.m.
Worship Hour
2:00 p.m.
Reception for Jim Curtis
4:00 p.m.
Grace Team Delta Outreach
5:00 p.m.
Hankins’ Connect Group
Youth—Sunday Night Live
6:00 p.m.
McClure Connect Group
Wednesday, July 1
6:00 p.m.
Pool Time @ BACC
Sunday, July 5
7:30 a.m.
Methodist Men’s Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Grace Team Beta Epsilon Time
9:00 a.m.
Fellowship Time
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School Hour
10:30 a.m.
Worship Hour
4:00 p.m.
Grace Team Epsilon Outreach
5:00 p.m.
Hankins’ Connect Group
Youth—Sunday Night Live
6:00 p.m.
McClure Connect Group
Sparkle and Splash Night (Kids)
HEALING OF CANCER
Mary Lou Mitchell (mother of Betty Cossar)
Hilda Young (friend of the Sextons)
Pat Cherry (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey)
Chuck Jenkins (friend of Frank & Signy Givens)
Dick VanSickle (husband of Karen, father of Nicole O’Conner)
Scott Woolbrink (friend of the Gaines’)
Tommy Welting (friend of Terry & Clarann Spence)
Wayne Stogsdill (Scoutmaster, Troop 77)
Rodney Sprayberry (brother of Mike Sprayberry)
Bob & Judy Smith
Kay King
Sonny Simmons
Miriam Bost
Gary Veazey
Frank Puryear, Jr.
Annette Gann
Jennifer Potts
Lynn McElroy Burns
Bernadean Taylor Morganti
Susan Cox (niece of George & Martha Rone)
Renee King (teacher at SCS)
Linda Broadway
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Pam Durley (daughter-in-law of Virginia Woolfolk)
Billy Todd
Suzanne Anthony (mother of Jill Lamar)
Suzanne Coke
Trey Few (brother of Susie Martinson)
Ashley Franklin
Lavon Hood (mother of Peggy Williams & Susan Rippee)
Jimmy Leatherwood
Clark Taylor (son of Jim and Ann Taylor)
David Lindemann
Timothy Vestal (grandson of Alda & Jim Tesar)
Leslie Ross
Don Simpson (brother of Vera Gaines)
Stan Holcombe
Linda Youngblood (sister of Peggy Williams & Susan Rippee) Charlee Roll
Elzy and LeeDell Dowdle (parents of Mary Claire McClure)
Trey Word
Bob Myers (father-in-law of Rob McClure)
Jean Sexton
Gwen Austin (sister of Rick Crick)
Pat Gabbert
Ida Irby (sister of Kay Sowell)
Rev. Bill Kemp
Jimmy Walker (father of Glen Walker)
Craig Shideler
Levi & Lindsey Lance (missionaries—cousin of Kristen Prince)
Lil Battle Long and Norma Hamrac (sister and niece of Bill Battle)
Will Lawrence (former student of Robert Barnard)
Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes)
Jere & Gail Gammon
Elzy Keen (great-niece of Mary Claire McClure)
Billy Burnett (grandfather of Abbey Bridges)
Danielle Munsey (friend of Terry & Clarann Spence)
Greg Freeman (husband of Gail Dossett’s cousin)
Tracie Riley (granddaughter of George & Martha Rone)
Brandon Finley
Joanne Veazey
Lee Bourland
Kam Spencer
Eric Edwards
Phyllis Waters
Ron Schwake
Kevin McNail
James Hunter
Tom Brownlee
Aletta Stull
Carolyn Rials
Teresa Roberson
Carrie Maples
Marcia Kidder
AT HOME
Carolyn & Bob Meacham
Helen Claire Gordon
Ethelyn Smith (Germantown)
Cecil Watson
Ernestine Smith
Jim Coyle
Max & Sue Walker
NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME
Jim Curtis
107 Belle Meade Blvd.
Senatobia, MS 38668
Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison)
Clara Lee McClure (Senatobia)
Rosalie Maclean (Providence)
Laura Laughlin (Providence)
Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman)
Joanne Veazey (Carriage Court)
Bernie Taylor (Germantown—Village of Germantown)
Dorothy Boyd (Providence — friend of Mike and Jeannie Sprayberry)
Jeff and Cindy Switzer
11 Kimball Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
MILITARY SERVICE
David Meacham (son of Bob & Carolyn Meacham)
Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle)
David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson)
Rodney Riley (son-in-law of Ernie Parker)
Mel Hungate (Okinawa, Japan—nephew of Craig Shideler )
Chris Stroupe (grandson of Ken Stroupe)
Clay Burns (friend of Susan Baker)
Members of Mississippi National Guard Units
STEWARDSHIP
June 21, 2015
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2015 Operating Budget
$516,112.00
Received to Date
$232,763.09
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Sunday School
167
10:30 a.m. Worship
202
Please contact the
church office when
changes need to
be made.
Church Prayer Lists — Please review the names on our Prayer Lists in the
newsletter and bulletin. If you know of any who can be removed or added, please
contact the church office.
Worship and Ministry Duties for Sunday, June 28
Hymns: “Surely the Presence” … “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” … “Change My Heart, O Lord” … “I Need Thee Every Hour”
PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY (10:30 a.m.) ………………………………...………………...................................................................... Alan and Emily Walker
CRIB NURSERY …………………...………………………………………………. 9:30 a.m. — Kay Sowell …….……..…….10:30 a.m. — Melanie Edwards
CHILDREN’S CHURCH ……………………………..…...………………………....……………..……………………...……...……….…….………… Bobbi Eure
SCRIPTURE READER ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………… 10:30 a.m. — Emma Grace Walker
USHERS (10:30 a.m.) …..……............................................................................................................. Bob Smith, Don Kinney, Spence Shutt, Les Young
AUDIO/VISUAL (10:30 a.m.) …….………............................................................................................................................................................. Matt Hale
GREETERS ……………………………………...………..…………… …………….………………………………………………...……… 10:15 a.m. — Ushers
OFFERING COLLECTORS …………………………………….……………………………….………...…………..… Karen Van Sickle and Mary Ann Duncan
MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER ………………………………………………….………………..…….…………..…………..….. Inez McMichael
ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ……………………………………….……..…..……………....….….. Kay and Russell Sowell and Inez McMichael
FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………………………………………….…........……………...…….…………..…….… Singles’ Sunday School Class
New Bus Fund
For one more Sunday we will receive special offerings for a new bus. Please participate with your gift.
The bus will seat 34 people and cost $59,900. Every ministry and all age groups will use and enjoy the
new bus and the additional space. Indicate “Bus Fund” on the memo line of your check or envelope.
We have received $16,957.91 toward our goal of $60,000.
A Survey of World Religions
with Hannah Switzer
A summer Sunday school
opportunity is being offered by
Hannah Switzer. The class will
take a closer look at various
world religions; and will include
lessons on those various
religions historical roots,
founders, holy books, basic
teachings, current worldview and
comparisons with Christianity.
You will learn the basic concepts
of each religion and how it
relates to and differs from
Christianity. An excellent
opportunity in understanding
other faiths while also preparing
to defend our own Christian faith.
The class meets in the Chapel.
Grace Team Delta
Sunday, June 28
8:30 a.m.— Prayer Time in the Chapel
4:00 p.m. — Outreach Ministry
Summer Worship Schedule
Youth
5-7 p.m.
At the Vancil Home
493 Country Club Drive
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Grace Team
Fellowship Time
Sunday School
Worship
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
102 West Gilmore Street
Post Office Box 663
Senatobia, Mississippi 38668
Phone: 662-562-5214
Fax: 662-562-5219
Email: office@senatobiafumc.org
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July Schedule for Children’s Ministry
Wednesday, July 1:
Pool Playtime at Country Club; 6:00-8:00 PM (10 & under must have parental supervision) (BYOF)
Sunday, July 5:
Sparkle and Splash Night at Church; 6:00 PM (Wear swimsuit & bring towel!)
Wednesday, July 8:
Pool Playtime at Country Club; 6:00-8:00 PM (10 & under must have parental supervision) (BYOF)
Sunday, July 12:
Playground Playdate; 6:00 PM; snack provided (Preschool children require parental supervision)
Wednesday, July 15:
Pool Playtime at Country Club; 6:00-8:00 PM (10 & under must have parental supervision) (BYOF)
Sunday, July 19:
Mission Project; during Sunday School and Children’s Church
Wednesday, July 22:
Bowling at Strikezone; time TBA ($10; Sign up by July 8th) **4k and up**
Sunday, July 26:
Playground Playdate; 6:00 PM; snack provided (Preschool children require parental supervision)
Wednesday, July 30:
Skating at Skateasia; 6:00 PM ($10; Sign up by July 15th) **4k and up**
Non-Profit Org.
PERMIT #53
U.S. Postage Paid
Senatobia, MS
Dear church family,
There are no words to express my appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful week of worship and praise
we had together in VBS 2015. Many lives were changed. The lives of 160 children, countless members of
the community that will receive Gods blessings in the way of can goods, and over 60 men, women, and
youth that made up this year’s VBS team. The letter below I received from a visitor that served on our team.
I hope it touches your heart as it did mine!! Thank for answering the call!! Thank you for saying yes to VBS
2015!!
Dear Emily,
I just want you to know how much I appreciate the opportunity given to me to work along side you guys at
VBS. I feel truly blessed. You and all your sweet ladies and gentlemen, have been so kind to my children and
my self that my heart is overwhelmed. I was able to meet some of the children's parents , and all with such
sweet spirits. The spirit at your church is such a rare thing. It touched me. Thank so much for being a vessel
for the light of Christ. I have seen Him, and I pray He blesses you and the work you guys are doing there. His
Joy was present this week. Gods grace is amazing, and just when we are the most discouraged He brings
angels to show us His love. Thank you!!
Vacation Bible School
Children’s Fall Literature
The new Sunday School material which we will begin to use in the fall quarter
with preschool and elementary classes is called Deep Blue. This resource
includes adventure, music, exciting stories, arts and crafts--plus and animated
video storytelling and active games!!!! It is all combined into a living-faith
experience that will help children discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus
Christ today!!!
Families will be able to extend the Deep Blue weekly lesson into the home with a
free, new mobile app for kids!! This app will have mini games which include
scripture jumble, Trivia, Break Out, and a Glider Game.
So get ready for a weekly adventure through the Bible for our children's ministry!!!
Sunday school teachers (Grades 2 years thru 6th Grade) will meet, Tuesday, June 30th at Rio Lindo,
6:00 pm. Please let Emily know if you will be unable to attend our meeting. Please read your sample
lessons, and be ready with any thoughts or questions. We will turn in our new class orders July 1st.
Family Swim Night
WEDNESDAY, June 24th 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Back Acres Country Club
Non swimmers and children under 10 must have an adult chaperone.
Snacks not provided.
THURSDAY, June 25th - Monday June 29th
Seventeen children, 3rd-6th grade, and three adults will depart for Lake Forrest Ranch for summer camp.
Please join us in prayer!! Pray for safety, for leaders and staff, for good weather, for kids to experience life changes and
be inspired to be disciples of Christ, for excitement, for friendship and bonding, for anything you think of. But most
importantly pray that the word of God would become real and personal to our children. That they might receive the
blessing He has for them this week!!
Reminders for campers
1. We depart Thursday at 10:00am be there before that to load.
2. Wear your fish T-shirt.
3. No electronics of any kind.
4. No jewelry or items precious to you.
5. Bring your Bible. Let me know if anyone needs
one.
6. You must have Tennis shoes or close toe shoes
and girls, a one piece swimsuit.
7. Parents don't forget your letters and please get
your child's interest sheets into me ASAP.
8. We return Monday around 2:00. I will send out a
text.
Big
Stuf
July 2015
WORSHIP HELPERS
Ushers
Russell Sowell …………………………..……..….. Terry Stull
Elmer Massey …………………..………...……. Elwin Walker
Scripture Reader
10:30 a.m. ………………..………….....…… Alisha Foxworth
Greeters
10:15 a.m. ………………………………………..……..Ushers
Offering Collectors
Bonnie Lovdahl …………………………......……Ken Dossett
Offering Counter …………………………………….…..….Les Dicken
Fellowship Time ........................... The Men’s Sunday School Class
Registration Pads………………………….………Volunteer Needed
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AUDIO VISUAL SCHEDULE
Erik St. John
Turner Hughey
Robert Barnard
Calvert Shideler
PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY SCHEDULE
Cliff and Nicole O’Conner
Ellen and Mitch Clark
Jennifer Hendrix and Tabitha Brown
Jennifer Aker and Susan Harthcock
9:30
10:30
9:30
10:30
9:30
10:30
9:30
10:30
CRIB NURSERY SCHEDULE
India Hale
Jenny Ludlam
Sara Whitten Atwood
Melissa Vancil
Margaret Dicken
Abi Roberson
Beth Vail
Mary Ann Burkhead
CHILDREN’S CHURCH SCHEDULE
No Children’s Church — Holy Communion
Peggy Williams
Sara Whitten Atwood
Beth Dickerson
FLOWER CALENDAR
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-- Open —
— Open —
Matt and Indian Hale
—- Open—-
ANNIVERSARIES
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Alan and Emily Walker
Durward and Sue Brewer
Shelton and Donna Ingram
Jeff Chadd and Julie Hanks
Spence and Jenny Shutt
Bill and Sara Ann Henley
Mike and Jeannie Sprayberry
Robert and Cristen Barnard
BIRTHDAYS
Mollie Kidder
Phillip Frazier
Bobby Kidder
Marvin Lishman
Hewston Vancil
Ashley Franklin Beale
Forrest Vancil
Matt Sellers
Jonathan Switzer
Larry Hogan
Mason St. John
Marie Coleman
Gary Veazey
Kay Sowell
J. W. Clark
Stacey Pinkston
Will Prince
Jerry Clark
Travis Hale
Keith Godbold
Hastings Norris
Sidney Kidder
David Shipp
Elizabeth Bell
Jane Murphy
Eric Edwards
Boyce Lamb
Glenda Rhodes
Ashley Harthcock
Kara Paulk
Stan Holcombe
Psalms 7-9
Psalms 4-6
Psalms 26-28
Acts 22
27
Psalms 43-45
Psalms 23-25
Acts 21
26
Psalms 40-42
Acts 27
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Acts 18
13
Acts 28
Psalms 46-48
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Acts 23
Psalms 29-30
21
Psalms 10-12
14
Acts 15
Acts 14
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Job 34-35
Job 32-33
Job 30-31
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July 2015
Acts 11
Acts 10
Romans 1
Psalms 49-50
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Psalms 31-32
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Acts 19
Psalms 13-15
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Job 36-37
Romans 2
Psalms 51-53
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Acts 24
Psalms 33-34
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Acts 20
Psalm 16-17
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Job 38-40
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Job 22-24
Job 20-21
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Romans 3
Psalms 54-56
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Acts 25
Psalms 35-36
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Psalms 18-19
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Acts 16
Job 41-42
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Acts 12
Job 25-27
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Acts 26
Psalms 37-39
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Psalms 20-22
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Acts 17
Psalms 1-3
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Acts 13
Job 28-29
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Sat