Bulletin insert June 5, 2011

PERSONS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION
Gene Evans
Sharon Underwood
Sonny Reynolds
Sandy Soetje
Sarah Grace Rose Baker
Jim Wiseman
Herbert “Bud” Young
Colton Sheets
Lyn McMillan-Community Care
Elva Soapes
Nancy Ross-Sunnington
Billie Russell
Jack & Fana Robertson
Sue Ridley
Christine Gentry-Adams Place
Rebecca Bennett
Frances Davidson (Amy Canary’s grandmother)
Edna McPeak
Becca Zeisler (John Boston’s niece)
Dr. John Hash
Leslie Mullins
A.J. Lay (Brigitte Burke’s father)
Buddy Taylor (friend of Karon Robinson)
Don S. Moser
Lynn Phillips (friend of Ava Eaton)
Ralph Hillman
Randy Flagg (Ray & Ernestine Thomas’ son-in-law)
Travis Johnson
Clarisse Winkler (Ellen Slicker’s mother)-Adams Place
Herb Hodges
Janet Hill (Judy Sallee’s sister)-Loudon Healthcare
Chuck May
Earl Thomas
Sadie Brandon (Ellen Evans & Allan Brandon’s mother)
Clara Delbridge-Richland Place, Nashville
Margie Johnson
Charles Contrell (Alli Brown’s grandfather)-Hermitage, TN
Harold Coke-At his brother’s residence in Antioch
Katherine Meggs-Golden Living Nursing Home, Springfield, TN
Gary Blount (Billie Russell’s brother)-Jackson, MS
Church member’s daughter and son-in-law, teachers in Central Asia (for
safety/peace)
Edward & Maho Smith (cousins of Mary Lee Morton)-for Maho’s family in
Japan
MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES
Chris Nall, Jeff Walker, Doug Brown, John Reynolds, Mason Harlow,
Luke Naughton, William Rhome, Nicholas Phillips, Josh Berry, Clint Ervin,
Chase Moss, Josh Thurman, Ben Cahill, Lloyd Denny, Mark Collins, David
Walker, Blake Troutman, Richard D. Forth, Mark Thomas, Brandon Kyle
Hall, Matt Crisafulli, Thomas Hosfelt, Zachary Kragness, Heather Clemens,
Michael Clemens, Jeremiah Borrajo, Curt Oglesby, Patrick Caukin, Michael
Maglio, Jr., Phillip DeBerry, Jay Patton, “Darkhorse” 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, Christopher Johnson, Logan Brannom, Trey Brannom, Jay Sneed
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Karen Blooding and family in the
loss of her father, Al Courtney, Sr., who passed away Friday, May 27,
2011.
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome into our church family (Sanctuary) Wayne Lindeman
and Susan Grybash of 8010 Valencia Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167. Their
home phone number is 403-0911.
THE ROSEBUD ON THE ALTAR (Sanctuary) celebrates the birth of
Isabella Marie Crisafulli daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Crisafulli of
Vicenza, Italy born Sunday, May 29, 2011. The paternal grandparents are
Jim and Linda Crisafulli. The maternal grandparents are Charles and
Janiece Roberts.
COME JOIN US
The Fellowship Sunday School Class would like to invite you to meet
with us each Sunday morning at 9:45 am in room 218. In an informal classroom setting, we will study God’s Word, line by line, in the book of Genesis.
No preparation is needed or required. You may join at any time in this ongoing Bible study. All you need to bring is yourself and a Bible. If you don’t
have one, we have extras in our classroom. We look forward to seeing you
there!
FUMY ROAD TRIP
FUMY Road trip this year will be June 25-30. We are headed to Detroit,
MI and will be working with Cass Community Social Service (CCSS). This
institution was started by Cass Street United Methodist Church in the 1920’s
to respond to the great depression, and continues to effectively minister to
people who have various needs in inner city Detroit. Throughout the week
we will be working in various capacities to fulfill their mission: "CCSS is
dedicated to making a profound difference in the diverse populations it
serves by providing for basic needs, including affordable housing, promoting
self reliance and encouraging community inclusion and improvement.”
This trip will not be all work though. We will take a brief trip into Canada
to explore some of the mysteries of a town called Windsor, and as well, we
will have the opportunity to take a scenic tour of some of the Historic locations in Detroit. This is going to be a wonderful and life-changing trip to be
sure. If you have more questions, check out the Road trip tab at
www.fumyapp.com, or contact the FUMY staff.
SENIOR ADULT FUN AND GAME DAY
Our next day for fun and games will be held Thursday, June 9th, at
10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. We have invited the Senior Adults from St.
Mark’s United Methodist to join us. This will be a potluck lunch like we had
last time. The food was so good at our May meeting the decision was
unanimous to do this during all our summer months. St. Mark’s folks will
bring their special dishes also. We will play Bingo after lunch so if you have
any more “white elephant” gifts at your house, please wrap them and bring
them. Hope to see you there, bring a friend with you!!
WE NEED YOU TO BE A MENTOR
Mentors for FUMC college students – Please pray for this new ministry and consider being involved. We currently have 30 students as new
High School graduates. They are headed off to college or starting a career
and we want to give them a mentor. Here are some things you can do as
their mentor: Confirm new address and make sure they are getting the
church newsletter; research churches and other important locations for
them in their new town; send birthday card; mail handwritten letter or care
packages; email/text words of encouragement; arrange contact with a professional related to student’s major of study….. The ideas are endless, and
all are designed to keep the student connected with their home church, to
let them know we still care about them, and continue our promise to nurture
them and surround them with the love of Christ. Please see the Attitudes
of Faith Sunday School class member, seated in the narthex for more
information.
BOY SCOUTS SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Today FUMC’s own Boy Scout Troop 106 will have available advance
tickets to their Spaghetti Supper. The all-you-can-eat supper is from 5:00
until 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 8th, in the Fellowship Hall. Advance
tickets are $5 each or $15 for a pack of four. Kids 3 and under eat free.
Tickets at the door will be $5 each. Proceeds will help support the troop’s
activities and Summer Camp. Please join in supporting the young men of
Boy Scout Troop 106!
MILITARY MINISTRY
Our church is launching a new aspect to our military ministry. We
welcome current and former service members and military spouses
to join us for small group studies. We will begin on Wednesday, June 15th
at 6:30 pm. Groups will study The Combat Trauma Healing Manual for
veterans and When War Comes Home for spouses. These 10-12 week
studies focus on dealing with the stresses that come to veterans
and spouses after a combat experience. Please visit our display this
Sunday in the Narthex. For additional information send an email to
militaryministry.fumcm@gmail.com or contact the church office at 8931322. **Free Childcare is available**
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
MAY 2011
2011 Budget Goal
$1,907,360.00
Received 05/29/11
Received to Date
22 wks x $36,680.00 (weekly goal)
BEHIND YTD
$ 26,568.22
$ 769,216.77
$ 806,960.00
<$37,743.23>
WISDOM AND GRACE OLDER ADULT CONFERENCE
The 2011 Senior Adult Retreat, “One in the Spirit: Age to Age Conversations,” will be held at Lake Junaluska, NC from Monday, August 8th to
Thursday, August 11th. We invite you to retreat into the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina with worship, fellowship, Bible Study, and
workshops. The conference features inspiring speakers and teachers with
music by Paul Saik and the Junaluska Singers. Cost is $425.00 (double;
per person) or $525.00 (single). Cost includes conference, breakout sessions, meals at conference, 3 nights lodging, and transportation. Pick up
your Older Adult Conference information form at the volunteer desk outside the church office.
FLOWERS! FLOWERS! FLOWERS!
Fabulous! Fun! Free!
Come and experience and learn flower arranging as it's meant to be!
Seminar for flower arranging for home, church, and events! Nil's 5 C's for
Arranging led by Nila Hutton of Wedding and Event Florals. Call 893-1322
to reserve a space for Wednesday, June 15 at 1:30 pm. Meet in the
kitchen (promise-no cooking). Nursery provided.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOOD DONATIONS
FOR OUR TEACHERS
It is almost that time again for VBS (June 20-24) and we are once
again asking our members to bring a food item for our wonderful volunteer
teachers. We are expecting 500 children, so our teachers will need all
the energy they can get. I am always amazed at the generosity of our
membership, as well as the wonderful cooks we have in our midst. I will
thank you in advance for your support. Ideas of items to bring: sweets,
salty (chips, etc.), fruit, sandwiches, breakfast items (biscuits, casseroles,
bagels, etc.), anything else you would like. You may sign up in the Sunday
School classes, call the church office (893-1322) or call me (494-3822).
If you would like to make a donation toward the cause instead of making a
dish, make the check to FUMC, with VBS in the memo line.
Pat McIntosh
SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE CAMP
JUNE 27 - JULY 16
Come be a part of the cast and the fun this summer as we offer
opportunity for children to present the Broadway Junior version of Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast! The camp is for ages 5-16. Cost is $250. Register
now! Spots fill up quickly! Registration forms can be found in the church
office or at the website www.shamburgerproductions.com.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A CELEBRATION OF THE
BEERSHEBA SPRINGS CHAPEL
Saturday, June 25th, 2:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Bishop Bill Morris
Liturgists: Reverend Vin Walkup
Reverend Larry Layne
Reverend Dickie Hinton
Guest Choir: Gordon Memorial UMC
Reception following in the Historic Beersheba Springs Hotel Lobby
Join us for VBS as we come together for exciting crafts, fun music,
rousting games, fun snacks and Bible study.
The Shake It Up Café Family Picnic and Movie Night kick-off event will be
Sunday, June 19th, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. If you have any questions about
VBS, or wish to be a volunteer, please contact Tiffany Bigham or Ms. Tami at
vbs@fumcm.org.
Vacation Bible School Registration
VBS is June 20-24
WE NEED YOUR RECIPES
“Recipes for Life”, the church’s
theme for the summer, is getting
started and it is encouraged to dig
into some of the recipes and ingredients that create a meaningful life.
Through this summer’s sermon series, Vacation Bible School’s “Shake
it up Café: Where Kids carry out
God’s Recipe”, and the church-wide
potluck on July 24 at 5:00 pm, the
church hopes to strengthen your personal “recipes for life”.
In the spirit of our new summer series, the church is in the process of
creating a reprint of the church cookbook. While using some familiar
recipes, we also want to add new recipes to create an updated cookbook
for our congregation to enjoy! In addition to your food recipes, we want
to hear about your own personal “recipes for life”. What “life recipes”
have helped you grow throughout your life? Go to www.fumcm.org to
submit your food and life recipes, or you can drop them by the office at
any time. We will publish as many recipes as possible; however, space
is limited. The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 6th.
June 5, 2011
An adult should escort any children who may need to leave the sanctuary.
8:45 to 12:00
VBS is open to children ages 3 through 6th grade. Children must have been 3 by
September 30 of 2010 to participate in VBS.
The cost of VBS is $5.00 to be paid at VBS to cover crafts
Child’s Name _________________________________________
2010/2011 school year and age __________________________
Birthday ____________________________________________
Mailing address _______________________________________
____________________________________________________
Email address ________________________________________
Contact numbers ______________________________________
Parent’s Names _______________________________________
Please list any allergies or concerns you may have about your child
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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Place this form in the offering plate or take to the children’s wing upstairs.
If you are a visitor to FUMC, would you like more information sent
to you about our church? __________
NURSERY ROOM CHANGES
The Sunday morning nursery staff is consolidating age groups for the summer. For the next few months the rooms will be as follows:
Infants and crawlers in room 110
2 year olds in room 106
Walkers to 24 months in room 108
3 year olds in room 103
As a reminder, the signs on the doors will reflect the change. Thanks for
your cooperation!
LOAVES & FISHES SERVICE COMMITMENT CARDS
You may still turn in your service commitment pledge cards by placing it in
the offering plate, dropping it by the church office, or mailing it in. If you need a
card or service opportunities brochure, please pick one up off the ushers’
stands, at the Welcome Center, or in the church office.
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI CARILLON RINGERS IN CONCERT
Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30 pm
Come and see the fantastic handbell choir, University of Southern Mississippi Carillon. This is an auditioned group of highly skilled musicians from the
University of Southern Mississippi. This concert will surely be a treat for your
ears and eyes.
HOST HOUSES NEEDED
I am looking for a few good homes! We are hosting the University of
Southern Mississippi Carillon handbell choir on Tuesday, June 7th. They have
7 males and 7 females and we need church members to provide these students with a place to stay for the night and breakfast in the morning. If you
would be willing to offer some space and breakfast to one of these talented
young musicians, please send me an email at epeterson@fumcm.org. Please
tell me if you have any pets, just in case they have an allergy issue.
Elliott Peterson
CHURCH SCHOLARSHIPS
The church Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the
church scholarships. These scholarships are available to church members
that will graduate from high school this year and current college students. The
applications, which are due Friday, June 24th, are available in the church
office. Church members are also encouraged to make contributions to the
church scholarship fund this year. These gifts can be memorial gifts or personal contributions.