June 16, 2013 Newsletter - First United Methodist Church

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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
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VO LU M E 37, I S S U E 24 • J U N E 16, 2013
A Publication of the First United Methodist Church of Little Rock
Welcome Kyle Linson,
New Director of Music and Worship Arts!
First Church welcomes Kyle Linson as Director of Music and Worship Arts. Kyle comes
to us from Central UMC in Kansas City, MO, where he has served for the past two years
as Director of Worship Arts and Welcoming Ministries. Prior to his work in Kansas
City, Kyle served for 11 years as Director of Worship Arts and Evangelism at St. John’s
UMC in Memphis. Kyle is a graduate of Arkansas State University, where he majored
in vocal music education. He has held leadership positions in the Fellowship of United
Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, and he has served as a guest clinician for high
school choral festivals in Arkansas, Tennessee and Kansas.
A Welcome Reception has been scheduled for Sunday, June 30th in the Fellowship Hall
after First Tradition. Please come and give Kyle a warm First Church welcome. Kyle’s
first Sunday is this Sunday, June 16th.
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Sympathy
Christian sympathy to Taylor and Austin Hubbard in the death
of Taylor’s grandmother, Mavis Vance who died on June 1st.
Christian sympathy to Conrad and Linda Miller in the death of
their niece, Megan Wakeham, who died Sunday, June 9th.
Christian sympathy to Jennifer Winningham in the death of
her grandmother, Oletta Guthrie, who died June 5th.
In the Hospital
Edwina Keith (Baptist)
Mabel Harris-Webb (Briarwood Nursing & Rehab)
Dr. Bettye Caldwell (St. Vincent Rehab)
Honorariums and Memorials
In Honor of Mary Jane Cole (Capital Campaign)
by Deborah Thornhill, John & Pat Lile, Lamar Riggs, Craig &
Nancy Wood, James Hall, Chris & Kathy Cooper, Joe Roddy, Dee
Ann Holt, Carl Miller
In Honor of Don & Helen Williams Wedding Anniversary
by Craig & Nancy Wood
In Honor of the TAG Travel Committee (Martha Sowell, Bill
Lewis, Rev. George Hankins-Hull, Darlene Scheibner, Jim
Newell, Gary & Inez Stone, Pat Lile)
by Mary Jo Bevis
Honorariums and Memorial cont.
In Honor of Craig Wood
by Winston & Martha Faulkner
In Honor of Gary Darwin
by Winston & Martha Faulkner
In Honor of the Flowers Girls
by Winston & Martha Faulkner
In Honor of the Member Care Ministry
by Winston & Martha Faulkner
In Honor of Fred Ursery
by Bowen-Cabe Class
In Honor of Bob & Lee Cress
by Craig & Nancy Wood
FUMC Supports
Imagine No Malaria
in the Skeeter Beater 5k!
First Church staff and family participated in the Skeeter
Beater 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday morning and took
home the top prizes! Austin Hubbard came in first place in
the running division and the Hankins-Hull family swept the
walking division: Evan 1st, Donna 2nd, and Liam 3rd. This
was a wonderful event during Annual Conference, and we
had a blast! A special thank you to Jessica Szenher and Claire
Martin for coordinating fruit and water for all race participants
on behalf of FUMC. The Skeeter Beater raised funds for Imagine No Malaria, an extraordinary effort of the people of The United
Methodist Church, putting our faith into action to end preventable deaths by malaria in Africa, especially the death of a child or a
mother. Following is a list of participants from First Church: Lesley Andrews, Jonathan Caudle, JaKhari Chatman, John Churchwell,
Christopher Cone, Chris Cooper, Kathy Cooper, Anthony Falkowski, Donna Hankins-Hull, Evan Hankins-Hull, Jonathan HankinsHull, Liam Hankins Hull, Austin Hubbard, Kassandra Johnson, Kristine King, Victoria King, Katherine Lu, Belinda Woods, and Don
Woods.
In Memory of Mary Katherine Raper
by Rev. & Ed. Matthews (CDC Library), Mary C Davis
4th Sunday after Pentecost
The Road Less Traveled, Summer Sermon Series
In Memory of Phyllis Miller
by Carol Collie Harwood, John Borchert, Jr., Jo Clair Hays
Stop Two: Be Like Jesus, Not Like Simon
In Memory of Dale Nicholson, Sr.
by Chris & Kathy Cooper (Capital Campaign)
WEEKLY BIBLE READINGS
In Memory of Bill Griffin
by Billy & Laquita Bennett, Peggy Habig, Bob & Sandra Bradford
1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14), 15-21a; Psalm 5:1-8;
Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
In Memory of Carolyn Cress English
by Cherry Light, Mary Davis
Rev. Chris Cooper
First Light, First Tradition
Rev. Donna Hankins-Hull
First Word
723 CENTER STREET • LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 • TEL: 501.372.2256 • FAX: 501.372.0744 • WWW.FUMCLR.ORG
CHURCH CALENDAR
Summer Sunday School
SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013
Share your love and talents!
8:15 am
8:30 am
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:45 am
9:45 am
10:30 am 11:00 am First Cup Cafe
First Light (Sanctuary)
First Word (Gym)
Telelinks
Sunday School
Children’s Academy
Quiet Meditation (Chapel)
First Tradition (Sanctuary)
Finding teachers for the summer months can prove to be
a challenge. In searching for just the right approach to our
children’s summer Sunday classes, we have landed upon an
intergenerational idea that we hope will provide an opportunity
for a deeper connection between our children, youth and adults.
Specifically we’d love to find 5 more people to be our guest for
only ONE Sunday morning in July or August 9:45 – 10:45 am. This
can be any age: adult, older youth, or even a couple. Each guest is
invited to share one of their favorite hobbies or interests with our
children. They can bring examples, photographs, power points,
etc. to share their interests. If you are willing to be one of the
volunteers, please let Pam know at psnider@fumclr.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013
8:30 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
L.I.F.T.
Vacation Bible School & Fitness Camp
Cooking Matters (Kitchen)
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013
7:00 am
8:30 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
6:30 pm
Tuesday Study Group (Rm 204)
L.I.F.T.
Vacation Bible School & Fitness Camp
Staff Meeting (Rm 204)
L.I.F.T. Task Force Meeting (Rm 204)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013
8:30 am
8:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
L.I.F.T.
Vacation Bible School & Fitness Camp
Weight Watchers
(Parlor, Study, and Chapel)
UIC (Fellowship Hall)
Stewardship & Finance Executive Mtg.
Stewardship & Finance Comm. Mtg. (Rm 210)
First Word Band Rehearsal (Gym)
S.W.A.G (Youth Studio)
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm)
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013
8:30 am
8:30 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
12:00 pm 12:00 pm
L.I.F.T.
Vacation Bible School & Fitness Camp
Companions in Christ (Church Study)
Pastor’s Bible Study (Rm 204)
CDC Budget Committee (Rm 212)
Covenant Relationship Mtg (Rm 243)
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013
7:00 am
Value Matters Food Pick-Up
Honor Our Past, Commit to Our Future From
Commitment to Fulfillment and Action
Father’s Day Is June 16th—
As the commitment phase of our Capital Campaign draws to a close, many
people deserve a great big thank you for all they have done. From the
steering committee to the building committee to the 150+ volunteers
who have contributed their time and talent, thank you! To the incredible
campaign chairs, thank you! To the over 180 households who have
committed to support the campaign financially and to the many others
who will join in as they are able, thank you!
Do you need a gift idea that dad will love? How about another
tie? Maybe not. What about one more grill accessory? He’s
got a thousand. What about honoring him through the capital
campaign? Awesome idea!
Together, we have committed nearly $2.7 million dollars. This is incredible
and something of which to be very proud! Payment of these pledges
according to the timeline committed will be very important during the
fulfillment phase.
And, the best news of all is that we will experience congregation-wide
enjoyment of the improvements to our church facilities. As we confirm
our commitment as an anchor in downtown Little Rock, we remain
faithful in sharing God’s love and are better able to serve our community
and achieve our mission.
Thank You from Mary Jane!
Dear First Church Family,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful picnic celebration on my last
Sunday. I was truly overwhelmed and feel so blessed and grateful to
have shared these past six years with you. Thank you for everything:
for the delicious food, the kind and generous remarks, the laughter, the
gifts, and most of all for your presence. May God’s blessings be with
you. I love you all!
Rev. Mary Jane Cole
KIDS@FIRST
Creation Station needs 20 oz plastic bottles.
Donations for VBS supplies continues with empty bottles, with lids.
Please bring your clean bottles, with lids, to the donation boxes in
the church. We are also looking to borrow two wading pools, a free
standing backyard umbrella and two skate boards. If you have any of
these items that we can borrow for the week of June 17th, please let
me know. Thank you, Donna Hankins-Hull, dhankins@fumclr.org.
Honor Your Dad in a
Unique and Meaningful Way
Our founding fathers (and mothers!) did so much to establish a
financially sound and gorgeous church facility. By contributing to
the capital campaign in honor or memory of the father in your life,
you can let him know he is an important part of both the past and
the future of FUMC. Honor your dad as you “Honor Our Past and
Commit to Our Future”!
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
Music.Art.Drama.Dance (M.A.D.D.)
Camp kicks off on Monday, June 24th.
The week-long camp will end with a
performance of ‘A Pirate Christmas’
on Friday, June 28th at 5:30 pm at the
Philander Smith College auditorium.
Youth and children from First Church joined in the drum circle during
the opening night of the Arkansas Annual conference this year. The
Conference started on Sunday, June 9th at the Statehouse Convention
Center.
Youth Mystery Mission
The Youth participated in a Mystery
Mission on Saturday, June 8th at the
Child Development Center. They
re-stained some of the playground
equipment. Our youth group is such a
blessing to this church and the CDC!
FIRST YOUTH
Value Matters
Value Matters is FUMC’s discount grocery program. June menus are
available online this week at fumclr.org (under ‘Serve’ and then ‘Food
Ministry’) and breadofhope.net. The distribution date is June 22nd from
7-9 am. Order deadline is June 14th.
Get Registered for Youth Week and Assembly!
Find the link for both on the church website- www.fumclr.org
BEFORE
No Youth This Week - Sunday, June 16th!
Check out the pictures to the right from the Mystery Mission we
did on Saturday, June 8th.
AFTER