BUDGET CONCERNS... 1 August 9, First views

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1 BUDGET CONCERNS... 1 August 9, 2015 FAMILY LIFE... 2 THOSE WHO SERVE... 3 KIDS, MUSIC & NEWS... 4 MATURE METHODISTS... 5 First views OPPORTUNITIES... 6 THE PURPOSE OF FUMC IS TO INVITE ALL PEOPLE TO BECOME FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST, GROWING TOGETHER IN LOVE AND SERVICE TO GOD AND NEIGHBOR. FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE Even in the dog days of August, our church continues to flourish. We have so much to celebrate at First Church! Just this summer, we have witnessed a wonderful week of children learning and singing with our summer music camps. The children, from ages 3 through 6 th grade, learned so much about God s love through this camp. The following week, the facilities were full of children both from our church and from the community learning about God s love through our Vacation Bible School. More than 100 people joined together as we learned so much about how we are called to be God s light in the world. The same week, 13 of our children and youth and Pastor Craig traveled to Camp Tekoa to enjoy God s beautiful creation at one of our conference camps. Our older adults, lovingly called Mature Methodists, have grown together this summer through bible study and fun daylong events. Finally, we continue to celebrate that we have many visitors in each of our worship services, and have recently welcomed our new worship leader in The Vine service, Josh Costello. None of this could have happened without the generosity of you, as you ve given to your church, and as we celebrate lives being changed through the grace and love of Jesus Christ. We have come to the point in the year, however, that we need to share that we are far behind in our operating budget. As of the first week of August, we are $62,000 behind budget. Your staff is being very cautious in their spending, but the fact remains that we need to make up the amount that we are behind. Please consider an extra gift during the month of August, so that we are able to make up the deficit. We are hopeful that we can make up the deficit so that our fall ministry programs and events can continue to help change lives for Jesus Christ. Please give as you are able. I know that we will make up this deficit, as you have given over and over, and because of your great love for our church. Thank you for your anticipated generosity to help continue the ministry of our great church. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Many blessings, Jim Whitworth, Finance Chairman (on behalf of the entire Finance Committee) Daily Readings Traditional & The Vine Monday Jonah 4 Tuesday 2 Chronicles 6 Wednesday Ezekiel 14 Thursday Matthew 3 Friday 2 Corinthians 7 Saturday 2 Peter 3 Sunday Jonah 4 1

2 A new Kitchen Team has been formed. Please join with Kathy Wood to help prepare and serve a Wednesday night meal every so often. You can contact Kathy to let her know you want to be on her team at or woodkidsmom@gmail.com. We also need volunteers to make homemade goodies for the Vine Service each Sunday. They can be made in advance and frozen if that would be helpful. Please bring them to the kitchen and let Dennis know they are for The Vine. FUTURE EVENTS Carl and Stephanie Wethington are teaching a new Sunday School class for folks who have completed high school and now find themselves in college, at work, both, or who might be looking for the next step in life s journey. The class will meet at 9:45 in the atrium. Actually it s a classroom in the atrium that is located on the second floor near the elevator. The class will be devoted to looking at current issues and events through the lens of scripture. NEW UNITED METHODIST WOMEN CIRCLE First Meeting Tuesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. in the Trinity Classroom Come for fellowship, growth & mission opportunities. Contact Leeann at leeann@firstumchickory.org CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ORIENTATION will be Sunday, August 30 directly after church in the Craft Room. ICE CREAM SOCIAL & BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS will be August 23. PROMOTION SUNDAY is August 23. UMW The UMW Mission Focus for the summer months is the GREATER HICKORY COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. When you are grocery shopping over the summer, please think about picking up a few extra items for the food pantry. Please make sure they are non-perishable items such as peanut butter; canned fruits, veggies, soups, and meats; pasta and sauce; and dried rice and beans. GHCCM is wanting its clients to have healthier choices, so, if possible, please make sure some of your donations have lower sodium and sugar. Please place donated items in the box marked CCM in the UMW room located in the Community Room. If you have any questions, you may contact Wendy Hanigofsky at or by jhanigofsky@charter.net. Thank you. 2

3 Sunday, August 9, 2015 Eleventh Sunday in Kingdomtide 8:30 a.m. - Early Worship 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. - The Vine Worship Message: Running from God Rev. Craig Langston Sermon Series: Majors and Minors Big league prophets for an even bigger God Scripture: Jonah 1: :10 Kingston: Laura Eckard Ginger Dickinson, pianist Nursery: Amy and Emma Crawford and Kelly Cross Acolytes: Sam Wood and Owen Byas Ushers: Paul and Sharon Warren (Cocaptains), Matt Barkley, Jane Earnest, Jack Harwell, Edney Hudson, David Shumate, Charles Trivette, David Cody, Tim Kirkland Greeters: Lea Posey and Diane Munoz Offering Stewards: Roger May and John Teeter Sunday School Greeters: Genesis Class Donut Rotation: August - Trinity September - Joy Outlook Office Champions: Claudene Smith, Jane Lindsay Donna Waldron, Cathy Jones, Diane Creasman, Laura Eckard, Blenda Clegg, Barbara Foster, Dori Kirkland WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, August 9 8:30 a.m. Early Worship Service (S) 9:30 a.m. Donut/Fellowship (CRm) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Kingston Service 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00 a.m. The Vine Worship Service (CLC) 12:00 p.m. Family Life Committee 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Spotswood Davis (Sanctuary) 3:00 p.m. Reception for Family 3:00 p.m. Gospel Voices Well-Crafted 6:30 p.m. Youth After Dinner Fun Thing Monday, August 10 6:00 p.m. Children s Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Tuesday, August 11 9:30 a.m. Craft Ladies 12:00 p.m. Goforth Club 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee 7:00 p.m. New Circle Meeting Wednesday, August 12 9:00 a.m. CDC Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Back Yard Bible Study Thursday, August 13 1:30 p.m. Soul Unfinished Book Study 5:00 p.m. Catawba Ridge Child Dev. Center Graduation 6:30 p.m. Living Free Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Missional Outreach Team 8:00 p.m. AA Friday, August 14 3:00 p.m. Youth Retreat 7:00 p.m. Crawdads Game Saturday, August 15 All Day -- Youth Retreat 8:00 a.m. Table of Grace 8:00 p.m. AA Sunday, August 16 8:30 a.m. Early Worship Service (S) 9:30 a.m. Donut/Fellowship (CRm) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Kingston Service 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service (S) 11:00 a.m. The Vine Worship Service (CLC) 3:00 p.m. Gospel Voices Well-Crafted 6:30 p.m. Youth After Dinner Fun Thing S - Sanctuary; CLC - Christian Life Center; CRm - Community Room; Ch - Chapel Attendance for August 2, 2015 Early Service 41 Kingston 31 11:00 a.m. services 280 Total 352 Sunday School 202 August 9 FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE- 12 p.m. in the Preschool Kitchen. August 10 CHILDREN S COUNCIL- 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. August 11 FINANCE COMMITTEE- 6 p.m. in the Craft Room. August 13 MISSIONAL OUTREACH TEAM- 7 p.m. in the Gentry Conference Room. The altar flowers are placed to the glory of God and in honor of DIANE AND TERRY CREASMAN S 43rd anniversary. GIFTS TO THE CHURCH In memory of GLENN MILLER By Alice M. Watts (Music) By M/M Donald Clapp (Music) By Harold Hawn (Music) By M/M Jim Williams (Music) By The Larry Yoder Family (Music) By M/M Edward J. Bujold (Music) By M/M David Whitener (Music) By Kingston Residence (Music) By M/M Emmett Cody (Music) By M/M E. Lee Miller (Music) By Mr. J. C. Epting (Music) By M/M William Wiggs (Music) By M/M Larry Hill (Music) By Mildred Flowers and Family (Music) By M/M Paul Jackson By Margaret Edwards (PEF) By Dot Crouch (Music) By Diane Munoz (Music) By M/M Tym Wilson (Music) By Dr/M John Powell (Music) In memory of DOT ARMSTRONG By Dot Crouch (Music) In memory of SPOTSWOOD DAVIS By Margaret Edwards (PEF) 3

4 (7th - 12th grades) AUGUST 12 - Backyard Bible Study AUGUST Summer Retreat AUGUST Table of Grace August 16 - After dinner fun thing AUGUST 19 - Backyard Bible Study 2015 VINE T-SHIRTS Order now to wear for the one-year anniversary in September! Same great gray t-shirt as last time, but now available in kid sizes as well! Men's and Women's sizes available (women's shirts have a slightly tapered fit- not tight.) Adults -$13, Kids - $8 Please Emily Garmon at epgarmon@gmail.com with your order. Deadline is August23. Pre-ordering is the only way to ensure you will get one of these!! Structure of the Group A choral setting, with musical flexibility Open to anyone 18 and older Auditions for voice placement only Sessions consists of 6-8 weekly rehearsals, hours, performance in public venue Rehearsals: First United Methodist Church Purpose To provide an informal musical outlet for anyone who loves to sing. To provide a spirited complement to Hickory s inspiring musical outlets including community band, children s choirs, handbells, choral society, and percussion ensemble. To enhance community events such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Tree Lighting, Day of Prayer, and MLK Day. To foster community fellowship among diverse populations of Hickory through group singing and audience interaction. Harvest Session August 2 through September 13, 2015 Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 311 3rd Avenue NE Hickory, NC Finale - TBA Take Me Out to See the Crawdads! Let s all go out to the ballgame at the L.P. Frans Stadium on Friday evening, August p.m. game: Hickory Crawdads vs. West Virginia Power. It s a FIREWORKS night too! The cost is $9 per person. Please contact Family Life Chairman Wes Bridges, , whbridges@alumni.unc.edu, or Leeann, at the church office ( ), leeann@firstumchickory.org. 4

5 Harriet Corry - Chairman Leeann Setliff - Staff Support Mature Methodist Trip Mature Methodists will travel to Shatley Springs Inn for lunch on September 10. The cost of the meal is $10. After lunch, we will spend time in West Jefferson, NC before returning home. The sign up sheet is in the church office. Contact Leeann for more information: leeann@firstumchickory.org or Goforth Club The GOFORTH CLUB will meet on Tuesday, August 11 at 12 noon for a picnic lunch at the Griffin Farm. The meal includes barbecue with buns, potato salad, baked beans, pickles, watermelon, cantaloupe, and ice cream sandwiches. We will be taking the church van & carpooling. If you would like to go on the van, please call Leeann ASAP. Please make your reservations for the meal by noting it on the attendance pads in worship or by calling the church office ( ). Mature Methodist Bible Study Thursdays, at 1:30 p.m. in the High School SS Room. Contact Leeann for additional details or leeann@firstumchickory.org. 5

6 The JOY OUTLOOK CLASS is sponsoring its annual School Supplies Collection Project. You can continue to support the students of Southwest Elementary School and Longview Elementary School by purchasing essential school supplies. A list of requested supplies appears below, and many of these items are often on sale during the summer months. Please place school supplies in the purple bins in the Atrium, Community Room, and beside the Parlor. NEWSLETTER INFO NEEDED Thank you for your support! Backpacks Card stock Construction paper Copy paper Crayons Expo markers (dry erase markers) File folders Glue sticks Index cards Pencil top erasers Pencils Sharpies Tape Wide ruled notebook paper The CHURCH HANDBOOK 2015 edition is available for pickup in the Narthex or at the Atrium Welcome Desk. We ask that you take only 1 per household. Thank you. There are some 4-footed friends in our congregation that need your help. If you can donate dry dog food and/or some treats, please place them in the hallway of the Atrium (near the kitchen). Thanks. If you want information in the next newsletter - which will be for the week starting August 16, 2015, please submit your information by August 11 For the August 23 newsletter, please submit your information by August 18 Thank you. First United Methodist Church 311 Third Avenue, NE Hickory, NC Telephone: Fax: First UM Church Facebook page: Methodist-Church-Hickory/ The Vine Facebook page: First UM Church Twitter First UM Church Website: *Time AGAIN for KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY* In Matthew 25, Jesus commends the righteous for ministering to those in prison. Yet many of us may not have the opportunity nor feel comfortable actually going into the prisons. The KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY provides the opportunity for EVERYONE to join in! On September 17-20, 2015, a group will take the Love of Christ into the Alexander Correctional Center. Many of you have supported us in the past, and we need your help again through prayer, cookies and financial support. The cost of this weekend is approximately $9,500 and during the weekend, approximately 50,000 cookies will be shared with 1,000 + inmates. Your help is needed by praying for the inmates and team members, by baking cookies (each team member must bring 100 dozen cookies!) and by contributing to cost of the weekend. A contribution of only $5 will sponsor a meal for one of the inmates during the weekend. Many of you have helped in this ministry before, and I ask that you prayerfully consider helping again. Please sign up to pray for the KAIROS weekend. Look for a sign up sheet in your SS classroom, or call me to pick a time. Cookies are needed (anytime) before Wednesday, September 16, and I can provide you with helpful instructions about the preparation of cookies. Tax deductible contributions should be made payable to Kairos Prison Ministry of NC and given to me. ANY amount is helpful! I also encourage anyone who may have an interest in personally being part of this ministry to contact me. This is a unique opportunity to share and experience God s love. No special skill or talent is needed just your love for God and neighbor! Please contact Jim Chandler ( ) with any questions or to arrange pick -up of cookies, contributions or prayer vigil sign-ups. 6