Holy Week - Fairhope United Methodist Church

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A Monthly Publication of Fairhope United Methodist Church - A Stephen Ministry Congregation
April 2014
Holy Week
April 13 - Palm Sunday
April 14-17 - Holy Week Devotional Luncheons
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Monday: Rev. John Richardson
Tuesday: Rev. Steve Spining, Pastor ~ Robertsdale UMC
Wednesday: Dr. Jim Moore, Pastor ~ Marlow UMC
Thursday: Rev. Brennan Peacock, Pastor ~ Providence UMC
If you would like to help with the luncheons,
please call Kay Hicks at 610-3300.
April 17 - Maundy Thursday Service
7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Commemoration of the Last Supper
April 18 - Good Friday Service
7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
The Seven Last Words of Christ
presented by the Chancel Choir, chamber orchestra and soloists
April 19 - Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am (Sanctuary)
2nd grade and younger
April 20 - Easter Sunday Services
Traditional 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Contemporary The Gathering 11:00 a.m. (The Rock - CLC)
Holy Week
New Members
From the Pastor
From the Trustees
From the Associate Pastor
Scholarships Awarded
Wednesday Night Supper
MOPS/Reservation Nursery
Children’s and Family
Student Ministries
Caring Ministries
Recreation Ministries
Music and Worship
Missions
Prayer Concerns/Memorials
Financials/In Appreciation
Sunday Servant Schedule
April Birthdays
Summer Youth Intern Position
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CLC/Church Calendars ~ Insert
Stop the Hunger ~ Insert
NEW MEMBERS
Vic and Ruth DuBose
1306 Captain O’Neal, Daphne
Phone: 586-8735
Andrew Johnson
860 Sea Cliff Drive, Fairhope
Phone: 929-1737
John and Natalie Frey
Caroline, Elizabeth
7056 Trout Brook Avenue, Fairhope
Phone: 680-7437
John David and Mallory Gardner
Josie Jill, Luke
258 Blue Island Avenue, Fairhope
Mitch and Jill Johnston
Campbell, Ann Caryl
759 Estella Street, Fairhope
Faith McKenzie
307-B Gayfer Court, Fairhope
FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR
Rev. Mike McKnight
mike.mcknight@fairhopeumc.org
APRIL SHOWERS
I know that you are familiar with the old saying “April showers bring May flowers.” Finally, we are
moving into spring and warmer weather and new growth. I love this time of year as it seems the earth
awakens from a winter’s nap.
There’s an old hymn that we sing that states:
“There shall be showers of blessing, showers of blessing we need:
Mercy drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead.”
We certainly have the opportunity to experience those showers of blessings in April. As you look through the partial list
of activities on the front cover, plan to attend and be blessed and renewed.
On April 27th, we will be packing meals to feed 50,000 people. Yes I said 50,000! Stop Hunger Now! This is a
wonderful time to experience how much can be accomplished when people work together in a passionate cause. Read the
information on the Stop Hunger Now Insert in the Link.
As of March 16th, we have welcomed 23 new adult members into the life of our fellowship. On Sunday night, April 6 at
6:00 pm, we will receive 37 confirmands in a special worship service in the sanctuary. Plan to attend and give support to
these young people and their families. We have had the blessing of seeing babies baptized and people being prayed over
as they left for mission work. God continues to pour His blessings upon this church family. Why? So we might be a
blessing to others. This is a wonderful time to give thanks for your blessings and commit to be a blessing to others. God
has equipped you…God will use you.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we worship together.
In Christ,
Mike
TRUSTEE ACTIONS AND PLANS
Here is a list of the activities and plans of the trustees:
Executed a maintenance agreement for the AC and Heating to maintain the 34 AC units on campus
Replace the AC in the office area estimated $4000 plus a crane (rooftop unit)
Accept the bid obtained by Bealle Dawson to wash the CLC for $530.00 and request the work be done after the pollen
has subsided
Authorized replacement of the sewer line connecting the education building to the street estimated cost: $3900.00
Accept the bid from our current lawn service for refurbishing the pine straw estimated $1087.50
Removal of the stage in Wesley Hall (parts of old stage donated to Jubilee Shores UMC)
Processing the data of the just completed annual handicap accessibility audit required by the discipline:
- the handicap parking adjacent to the sanctuary to be reworked
- exploring a ramp in the breezeway
- working with Shepherd's Place on feasibility of handicap restrooms in the Wesley Hall area
Obtaining bids on LED lights for the CLC gym
Installing a Jobs Mission Board in the hall next to the office outlining jobs our members may adopt to handle
Installed the BBQ vent fan which had been donated
We approved of Shepherd's Place buying furniture for the courtyard
Repaired the sanctuary roof and cleaned the Wesley Hall drains caused by the crepe myrtles
Crepe myrtles cut back for spring growth.
Installed blinds in the CLC parlor, donated by Gail Phillips in honor of her husband, Phil
Obtained a dumpster for the CLC to help in sanitation of the facility
Dale Melton, Chairman of Trustees
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Laura Parker
laura.parker@fairhopeumc.org
“Christ is risen!”...“He is risen indeed!” For thousands of years the tradition of the Christian church
has been to use this phrase as a customary greeting of joy at Easter and throughout the Easter season.
Instead of “hello” or “good morning,” a person greets another with “Christ is risen!” and the
appropriate response is “He is risen indeed!” We speak this greeting because we want others to know
that the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest and first thought in our hearts and on our
minds as believers in him. This greeting of joy is known as the “Paschal greeting” (Named after the
“Paschal Lamb,” and “Lamb of God,” Jesus Christ).
What if we let our Lenten observance and Easter celebration make this our first thought--every day?
How would each day be different?
I pray that we will relinquish more territory in our hearts in days ahead to the Almighty. I think I can allow that to
happen…if I give up those places where I am self-centered, ill-tempered, impatient, unkind, critical, stubborn…oh, yes, I
can make a lot more room for the risen Lord! If I greet you with the phrase, “Christ is risen! …will your response be, “He
is risen indeed!” ?
Christ is risen!
Laura
Spotlight on April:
We continue our Lenten series in the Gathering called, “Journey to Jerusalem.” This journey will take us with Jesus
as he enters Jerusalem in a triumphal procession where he is celebrated as our King, with joy giving way to sorrow as
Jesus is nailed to a cross. And then on Easter Sunday, we will have a bright and colorful celebration that befits the true
joy of life in Christ. A special time is set aside in each service for our children as we send them home with some of the
symbols of the season that will help them remember and learn to tell the story themselves. The services in the Gathering
are designed with the whole family in mind—bringing the best of contemporary Christian music to our time of worship
while affirming our rich heritage as Methodists.
A new Sunday school class has been formed for young couples (twenties to mid thirties). Mentors from the
Foundations class are supporting this new class as it gets off the ground. Craig and Amy Dowden continue to lead a
series called, Fireproof, a study designed to help couples build and strengthen their marriage using biblical
principles. The class meets in room B209 from 9:45-10:40. Nursery and Sunday school for children runs concurrently
with this class. This is an exciting opportunity for young couples to become a part of our faith community, make great
new friends and find support and encouragement on their Christian journey.
A Spiritual Gifts Class will be taught on three Wednesday nights in April: the 9th, 23rd and 30th. We will meet in Room
B210 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This class is perfect for new members, people new to Christian faith or individuals who just
want to explore the best fit for their service to Jesus Christ.
Please call the church office or email
laura.parker@fairhopeumc.org to sign up for this class.
Fairhope UMC Scholarship Committee Announces 2014
2014--15 Scholars
Blayne Newsome will be attending Southern Mississippi and has received the United Methodist Women’s Scholarship.
Campbell Olds will be attending Auburn University and has received two scholarships. The first is the Missions
scholarship in honor of Roy and Elsie Butgereit. The second is the Frances C. and Margaret Grove Wilson scholarship.
Luke Dolan will be attending University of Alabama and has been awarded the Frances C and Margaret Grove Wilson
scholarship.
Harrison Tarabella will be attending Samford University and has been awarded the Frances C. and Margaret Grove Wilson
scholarship.
Trent Baggerly will be attending Southern Methodist and has been awarded the Frances C. and Margaret Grove Wilson
scholarship.
Catherine Knight will be attending Auburn University and has been awarded the Duchene scholarship.
We are so proud of all of our students and wish we had the funds to help all who applied. If you see these students around
campus be sure and congratulate them on their scholarship award and wish them God’s blessings as they pursue their
college education.
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Do you have
a graduating
High School Senior?
Please contact the church at
office@fairhopeumc.org
or 928-1148. We are making
plans now for special
recognition on May 11th.
You don’t want to miss out!
Has your phone number changed? Do you no longer
have a landline? Please help us update our records by
letting the church office know:
928-1148 or office@fairhopeumc.org
Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper
Cost:
5-6 pm Fellowship Hall
$5 for adults/youth, $4 for children under 12 years; family max $20
To reserve your plate(s), you must email martha.monckton@fairhopeumc.org call the church office 928-1148 or no later than
noon on Monday. PLEASE LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING. In the same regard, if you’ve made a reservation and find
you can’t come, notify us. To ensure everyone is served, please arrive before 5:50 p.m.
April 2 ~ Baked Potato and Salad Bar, Dessert,
Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
April 9 ~ Lasagna, Salad Bar, French Bread, Dessert,
Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
April 16 ~ No Wednesday Night Supper or Activities
April 23 ~ Rigatoni, Salad, Bread, Dessert,
Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
April 30~ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dessert,
Tea, Coffee, Lemonade
(Menus subject to change)
RESERVATION
NURSERY
Mother’s Morning Out
Program
If you are the mother of a child - newborn through
kindergarten - please join us at 9:30 a.m. on Monday,
April 28th in the Christian Life Center (upstairs in the
Loft) for our meeting. We will not meet on April 14th
due to Spring Break week. Childcare reservations
required for meetings.
For more information about MOPS, contact
Elizabeth Scheeter at fairhopemops@yahoo.com
For childcare reservations, contact
Tracy Peters at tpeters@hotmail.com
www.fairhopeumc.org
Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $20 per child
You may reserve up to two Fridays
each month by contacting
Tina at 928-1148 or
tina.wettermark@fairhopeumc.org.
Reservation Nursery will not be
meeting Friday, April 18
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CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Director of Children’s and Family Ministries
Michelle Graham
Online registration open
April 6-May 18
www.fairhopeumc.org
Register during these dates
and receive a free VBS t-shirt!
Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 2 - Friday, June 6, 2014
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Three programs to choose from ...
 Elementary: for those entering 1st - 6th grade
 Preschool: for those entering kindergarten and
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3 & 4 year olds of on-site volunteers
Nursery: 2 years and younger of on-site volunteers
Space is limited so register early!
www.fairhopeumc.org
Wondering how YOU can serve during VBS? Go to our website and check out the opportunities! Look over all
the areas of service, choose the one that best fits your gifts and talents and complete the online registration
form. Have questions?? Call Michelle Graham at 928-1148 or Kristin Capstraw at 928-6834.
On Palm Sunday, April 13, the children will participate in all worship services by
reminding us that as Jesus entered Jerusalem to celebrate Passover, the people waved
palm branches and cheered, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of
the Lord!”. Children attending the Sanctuary services (8:30 & 11:00) will meet outside 15
minutes before the service starts in front of the sanctuary to receive their palm branches
and instructions. Children attending the Gathering service (11:00), will meet 15 minutes
before outside the gym.
Hop on over for a morning of family fun and celebrate Easter with us!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. ~ Meet in the Sanctuary
For Children 2nd grade and younger
Remember to bring your baskets!
3rd & 4th graders who would like to help hide eggs, contact Mrs. Michelle at 928-1148.
ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP AT BLUE LAKE
June 9-14 for those who have completed grades 3 – 5
Camp is a special time that is intentionally set apart to seek to know God more, make new
friends and enjoy summer fun. Camp is different for a reason. Our hope is that this camp
will help you to refocus on God and life in God's kingdom. Time is marked differently at
camp just as it is marked differently for Christians. Through the week, we will explore the
stories of Jesus through the seasons of the Christian year. As we think about what it
means to live in Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost, it is our hope to prepare
you to live in God's holy time in all seasons of your life.
REGISTER
TODAY!
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Bus transportation provided at $40 per camper
Adult Leader Meeting: Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. (Wesley Hall)
Camp Info Meeting: Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. (Wesley Hall)
for all who registered (children & their parents)
Austin Baker Camp Scholarship applications available at
www.fairhopeumc.org. Deadline to submit is April 14.
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For camp rates, info and
online registration go to
www.bluelakecamp.com
Adult leaders needed.
Call Michelle for more
information at
928-1148!
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
Director of Student Ministries
Rachael Waldhour
rachael.waldhour@fairhopeumc.org
April 11, 2014
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CARING MINISTRIES
Director of Caring Ministries
Dr. Ann Pearson
ann.pearson@fairhopeumc.org
A Stephen Ministry congregation
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET JULIE’S VISION TURNED REALITY
What started as my vision of a community need, as well as a way to recycle some equipment I had only used for a couple of
weeks, has turned into a marvelous mission. All through “word of mouth” during these last three years, wheelchairs,
walkers, canes, commodes, shower chairs, supplies, etc. in great numbers, have been donated and found new homes where
needed. Relationships with several home health agencies, Hope Clinic, physicians, and local charitable organizations have
allowed people to become aware of us and have been generous with donations, along with their requests to fill their
individual medical needs. This year was made even more exciting, as we sent equipment, particularly orthopedic, to
Honduras on a cargo ship to a remote hospital that has been operating for over twenty years as part of an International
Christian Medical Mission with American medical personnel volunteering their time and skills.
This is always based on current inventory as things move quickly in and out, but please think about how thrilled someone is
to receive what they need whether it is for a long term or simply for the day to be able to go in a wheelchair to the recent Arts
and Crafts. There is never any charge for usage and I wish to thank the Caring Ministries of Fairhope UMC that pays the rent
for the storage unit. I am blessed to have Hazel Odom, who gives her time to help me, and all those who have generously
donated equipment. Believe me, it is most rewarding and some real “God events” have happened. Just when I think I have
given away the last of equipment, I will get a call with a donation to fill the need. What could be better? Please spread the
word and if you have any questions, call the church office, 928-1148 or Julie Johnson, 929-3860.
Monday Devotional Time With Ann
Come and be a part of this weekly
drop-in devotional time. The study book
is A Pilgrimage Through the Psalms In the Secret Place. Each week a new
devotional topic is offered and
discussed. Many people from the
community come as well as our church
family. The study meets in the Library
from 1:00-2:00 pm. Come and share as
Ann facilitates this group.
Stephen Ministry
Commissioning
Sunday, April 27
8:30 a.m. Service
Stephen Ministry commissioning is set for April 27 in the
8:30 am service. New Stephen Ministers Betsy Adams,
Ed Colvin, Alice Holmes, Andrew Johnson, Jean Kelley,
Dale and Judy Melton and Lynn White will be presented
also at the 11:00 am Sanctuary and the Gathering services
that morning.
Support Groups
Young at Heart is taking a field trip!
April’s monthly fellowship luncheon is going to be at the new
assisted living facility in Fairhope-Country Place Senior Living
on Gayfer Extension. Cecile Godfrey, Director, has invited our
Young at Heart group to dine at their facility. We would like to
have a head count so please let the church office know if you will
be going to lunch. RSVP at 928-1148. We will meet at 11:45 am
at Country Place. Ann will be at the CLC at 11:30 am so you can
follow her to Country Place if needed. She will leave the CLC at
11:45 am. Hope to see all of you there and even some new
friends as we partner with area living facilities.
www.fairhopeumc.org
(Available for church family and community)
Monday:
Children of Divorce 3:30 pm
Divorce Recovery for adults 4:30 pm
Survivors of Suicide 6:30 pm
(meets the 2nd and 4th Monday)
Wednesday:
Teenagers of Loss 4:30 pm
Tough Dogs Cancer Support 10:00
(meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday)
Call the church office anytime to find out more
information or schedule an appointment with
Dr. Ann Pearson, Director of Caring Ministries.
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MUSIC AND WORSHIP
Director of Music Ministries
Mary Katherine Kilgore
marykatherine.kilgore@fairhopeumc.org
The Seven Last Words of Christ
By Théodore Dubois
Good Friday, April 18
7:00pm
Eastern Shore Choral Society
Mary Katherine Kilgore, Artistic Director
Grand and Glorious
Timeless Composers and Great Opera Choruses
Fairhope United Methodist Church - Sanctuary
Sunday, April 27
3:00pm
Eastern Shore Baptist Church
6847 Park Drive ~ Daphne, Alabama
presented by the Chancel Choir with chamber orchestra and soloists
featuring the Spanish Fort Middle School Chorus
under the direction of Jennifer Fyock
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ham
from the Youth Choir. Hams may be picked up
on Friday, April 11 or Sunday, April 13 from
10:00 am–12:00 pm in the Wesley Hall kitchen!
Tickets $15 Students are free.
Available from chorus members,
Fairhope United Methodist Church, online or at the door.
www.escs.org
MISSIONS
Family Promise Host Week ~ April 20th-April 26th
Contact Lany Simmons at owen_simmons@ml.com or Jennifer Myrick at jcmyrick@hotmail.com if you
are interested in serving! We will have a training on April 7 at 6 p.m.
A special "Thanks" to everyone who came out
for the Costa Rica Shrimp Boil!
We were able to sell 380 plates!
Thank you for your continued support for Costa Rica Missions!!
Missions is excited about now working
with the Hispanic Methodist Church
"San Pedro UMC" in Summerdale!
If you would like to get involved, please contact Jennifer
Myrick jcmyrick@hotmail.com or 510.1628
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PRAYER CONCERNS
At Home:
Mildred Engstrom
Fred Crook
Ed McKnight, Jr.
Dene Mershon
Vesta Gethers
Jen Galloway
Bob Oberg
Hank Mullins
Clara Nugent
Amy Jackson
Rebecca Kramer
Jean Haney
Gloria Doss
MEMORIALS
Sarah Pacey
Carmen Headley
Eugenia Murchison
Peggy & Harry Bennitt
Hop Allen
Chuck Spaulding
Helene Gereke & family
Irma Richmond
Treasure Hervey
Annie Coleman
Laura Cotter
Alex Robinson
Nancy Carr
Lindy Marsh
Ruth Wagner
Frances Grace Hirs
Philip Ross
Paul Wilson
Janet Waite
Pat Wilkins
Marjorie Thames
Debbie McGlothren
Jim West
Charles McGlothren
Faith McKenzie
Randy Murchison
Long Term Care
Eastern Shore Rehab & Health: Zurlean Allegri (Susan
McClure’s mother)
Fairhope Health & Rehab: Claire Klumpp, Beverly Williams,
Louise McDonald (Blanche McKinney’s sister), Sarah Mason,
Marjorie Garrick, Mary Unterspan (Patricia Cooper’s mother),
Maxine Burton, Dorothy Clark
Robertsdale Healthcare: Rick Lawton
Huntingdon at Homestead Village: Betty Grayson (Betty Miller’s
mother), DeLois Wood (Kay Jackson’s mother)
Homestead Village: Jeanette Gunter, John Rouse, Mac Graham
(Cindy Chastain’s mother), Elinor Whiddon, Mercia & John
Coulter, Ruth Conley, Opal Dougherty, Bobby and Mary Lucie
Brock (Davis Brock’s parents)
Somerby: Mary Ann Simpson, Emily Goff
Brennity of Fairhope: Elinor Simmons, Ollie Delchamps, Rev.
Arthur Carlton, Bryan Johnson, Betty Wahl, Mary Montgomery
Brennity of Daphne: Mrs. Kittrell (Lynn Pittman’s mother),
Marion Peters (Cecilia Lammers’ sister)
Westminster Village: Aileen Andrews, Lily Abrams (Pam Lieb’s
mother), Louise Estes, Norman Jobe, Markie Prior, Bernice
Snowden (Cookie Ogden’s mother)
William F. Green VA Hospital: Bill Roberts
The following memorials have been received by the church:
In memory of Joyce Ernest (Children’s Ministry) by
SMW Engineering Group, Inc.
Alison and Robert Akridge
Frankie Hyde
Crown Castle USA Inc.
Samuel and Lynn Andrews
Dodd and Joanne Ozment
Marilyn and Sam Fisher
St. Luke’s Episcopal School
In memory of Elizabeth Carr (Youth Ministry) by
Ron and Peggy Melton
In memory of Joe Lee (Africa Trip) by
Don and Marie McKinzey
In memory of Hal Parsons by
Eldred C. Reber
The following honorariums have been received by the church:
In honor of Mary Hodgkins (Tough Dogs Cancer Chemo Bags)
by Ann Pearson
In honor of Susan Stein (Shepherd’s Place) by
Charles and Jeanne Cornwall
In honor of the 2014 Costa Rica Mission Team
(Costa Rica Trip) by Tom Odom
IN APPRECIATION
Dear Church Members,
We want to thank you for your prayers, visits, meal and other
kindnesses during the recent weeks.
The family of John D. Lammers
Geraldine, Eugene, Glenda, Paul and families
OUR TROOPS
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Brad Gravat, Jeremy Parish, Preston Norton, Cody Floyd, Johnny
Rapier, Britton Rapier, Eric Watton, Harris Wooldridge, Mitchell
Lee Clayton, Brandt Tyler Hudson, Stephanie McDonald, Mitchell
Brown, Bryant Simmons, Josh Parish, Tyler Oubre, Neil Quinn,
Bryan Quinn, Daniel Anderson, Charlie Bingham, John P Lammers,
Geoffrey L. Shraga, David Fickle, Chase Carlton, Alex Wade,
Mallory Sain, Timothy Diegmann
SYMPATHY
Gene and Cecilia Lammers in the death of his father, John.
Evie and Jeff Davies in the death of his mother, Marian Davies.
Dot Parish in the death of her cousin, Tommy Jordan.
Lizanne Harbuck in the death of her husband, Joe Harbuck
Kyle and McLean Henderson in the death of his grandmother,
Stella Jordan
2/23
3/2
3/9
3/16
3/23
What a great article in March 18th Courier, you all deserve a pat on
the back. What a great ministry!
My husband, Hal, was a recipient of one of your great blue bags, the
first chemo treatment at the Fairhope Mitchell Center he was given a
bag which was such an uplifting gesture on a dreary day. Please
don’t ever doubt that you make a difference.
Although our family’s journey through lung cancer treatment did not
have the outcome we had hoped and prayed for, we met some great
and inspiring folks along the way. You are some of them.
Mary E. Parsons and family of Hal Parsons
FINANCIALS
ATTENDANCE
8:30
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146
149
162
Dearest “Tough Dogs,”
9:45 (SS)
280
313
329
255
269
www.fairhopeumc.org
11:00 (S)
160
186
194
199
224
11:00 (TG)
151
143
181
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198
Year to Date –As of March 23
Average Amount Needed $512,651
Amount Received
$394,344
-$118,307
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SUNDAY SERVANT SCHEDULE
April 6
Communion
Servers
in the
Sanctuary
8:30 Bellamie and Troy Price,
Kim and John Estes
11:00 Erin Jones, Emma Pennington,
Deborah and Barry Pennington
April Ushers
April
Scripture Readers
Sanctuary
8:30 *Doug Kennedy, Norman Dodson,
J.D. Odom, Scott Coleman
11:00 *George Roberds, Al Johnson,
Tres Manasco, Joe Adcock
The Gathering
11:00 *Jeff Barnes, Tom Judd,
Rob Rodriguez
*Denotes Head Usher ~ If you are unable to
serve, please contact George Kirchoff,
990-3912
6th
8:30
11:00
13th 8:30
11:00
20th 8:30
11:00
27th 8:30
11:00
Kimberly McKeough
Linda Smith
Patty Borah
Cecil Christenberry
Susie Caminiti
Davis Brock
Lynn Brunner
Donna Wilson
LOOK WHO’S HAVING A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL
4/01
4/02
4/03
4/04
4/05
4/06
4/07
4/08
4/09
4/10
4/11
4/12
4/13
4/14
4/15
4/16
4/17
4/18
4/19
4/20
4/21
4/22
4/23
4/24
4/25
4/26
4/27
4/28
Mary Walker, Brandon Potter, Susie Caminiti, Becca Huffman, Jeff Ezell, Lynn White
April Kahlbau, Marsha Foster, Compton Latture, Amy Terry, John Frey
Donna Hill, Shelah Irwin, Cindy McBrearty, Parker Roe, Reagan White, Taylor Strunk
Mike McBrearty, Ella Hayes, Luke Warner, Chris St. Pierre
Anne Kennedy, Leanne Pearson, Kathy Yow, John Hutchison, Bob Dewey
Robi Jones, Ben Cooksey, Ernie Stanford, James Nelson, Barbara Colvin, Chase Patterson,
Hadleigh Patterson
Pat Wilkins, Ray Kennedy, Allison Mickler, William Davis, Mary Cooper Smith
Tina Baker, Natalie Melton, Andrew Chambless
Justin Taylor, April Davison, Ella Tapscott, Stephen Baker, Mollie Fucich
Juanita Kendrick, Elle Yerkes, Wendy Gosnell, Hamp Oldshue, Mary Kathryn Jacobs
Margaret McKee, Jim Smith, Jennifer Vines, Marilyn Taylor, Carrie French, Elizabeth Collins
Butch Hughes, Russell Stallings, John Rouse, Fred Marchman, Angela Lackey
Karen Haywood, Jeff Skinner, Jeanne Watton, Michael Shelton
Reid Brown, Sawyer Connick, Annie Pearson, Caroline Boulware
Greg Banks, Harper Morrison, Winston Chapman, Leah Gwin
Jason Harris, Ken Heard, Mark Mitchell, Chad Lagrone
John French, Courtney French
Harrison Tarabella, Eubie Stacey, Scott Statham, Parker French, Scarlett Pearce, Hays Bishop
Paul Hannon, Reagan Norton, Jill McRaney
Brad Calhoun, Don Dolan, Paul Garrick, Sydney Cabaniss
Emma Pennington, Susie Stinebaugh, Jackson DeLaney, Roger Tart
Kyle Jernigan, Braxton Smith, Dennis Gaddy, Randolph McKee, Bill Morrison, John French,
Ansley Caroline Boulware
Jeff Barnes, Eugene Heacock
Bonnie Jernigan, Aymie Warner, Craig Reynolds, Greta Deese, Patrick Duke
Bob Banks, Addison Wilson, Sadie Sparks, John Kimbrough
Pam McRae, Katie Pierce, Dick Smith, Rusty Coker, Ann Auxford McKenzie
Earl Jackson, Grant Walker, Kate McNeel, Camille McCool
William Morrison, Amye Brasher
If your birthday does not appear or we have the wrong date on our list,
please call the Church office to help us update our records (928-1148).
www.fairhopeumc.org
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155 South Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251)928-1148
www.fairhopeumc.org
office@fairhopeumc.org
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Fairhope, AL
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REACH ~ EQUIP ~ SERVE
Sunday Morning Schedule
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Contemporary Worship
(Christian Life Center)
The Gathering 11:00 a.m.
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.”
Summer Youth Intern
Dates of Internship - May 15-August 3, 2014
Fairhope United Methodist is excited about the opportunity to host an intern this
summer in our student ministry department. FUMC will pay a $1,500 stipend to
a selected intern who will serve for an eleven week stint filled with servant
leadership experiences. The intern will be presented with outlets to utilize their
leadership skills, participate in Bible study, and discuss their interest in ministry
with clergy.
The intern will be immersed in an active ministry setting where he/she will gain
hands on knowledge about running a youth ministry in a large church setting.
This is the perfect opportunity for a college student to explore and learn more
about serving in the local church. Our primary purpose is to teach and provide
the intern access to practical ministry experiences.
We will select an intern for Student Ministries. Some of the amazing things you
will be doing this summer include: mission trips to Houston, Albany, GA, and
outreach events all over Baldwin County; planning and teaching weekly Bible
studies and worship services; and much more. Applications available on the
church website. Deadline to turn in applications is April 13.
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
Please note: All information to be included in THE LINK is subject to approval and must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines.