THE CHURCHMAN. First United Methodist Church of Atmore. May And More Change. Volume 12, Issue 5

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1 THE CHURCHMAN Volume 12, Issue 5 May 2017 First United Methodist Church of Atmore.. And More Change Randal Barnett (SPRC Chair) announced that Reverend Brennan Peacock will be appointed to FUMC Atmore on 1 July. Reverend Peacock is currently appointed to FUMC Wetumpka. Previously he has served Providence UMC and Ashland Place. Reverend Peacock is from Pensacola and a graduate of the University of West Florida and Duke University. He is a gifted leader, compassionate, patient, hopeful, relatable, inclusive, and has an eye and heart toward the least of these and is willing to serve in a variety of capacities. He and his wife Patti have two sons (Eli is going into the 9 th grade and Adam into the 6 th ). Reverend Peacock and his family have already planned a vacation this summer with extended family so the dates I provided in April have changed. Reverend Peacock will preach on 2 July and then be on vacation on 9 and 16 July. There will be visiting preachers on those dates. I realize 2 July is a holiday weekend and it is important to maintain family traditions, just as it is important to support Reverend Peacock and his family as they take their vacation. So, I am letting you know about this change so you can make adjustments to your schedule if that is possible. I know that many of us come back from the beach or the lake or the river to be here on Sunday morning. If that s possible it would be good for you to make those arrangements early. I remember my first Sunday was the 4 th of July weekend and I am thankful for Ruth Vickery s 90 th birthday celebration. Her family made up most of the congregation that day! The Peacock family will return from their vacation on 18 July and be ready to enjoy Wednesday Night Supper and a night at the pool on 19 July. How fun will that be to get to know them at the pool! I appreciate your patience as we make the transition. And I am thankful for our word this year OPEN. I know you are a great church family and you are going to support Reverend Peacock as he leads you into the future. Established 1886 Inside this issue: Birthdays and Anniversaries 7 Boy/Cub Scouts 8 Calendar 6 Children - Faithful Quest 4 Father s Day 5 Ministry Assignments 9 Missions 3 Music 3 Trailblazers 8 Weekly Program Schedule Youth - The CREW 5 2 At BYOB (Bring Your Own Bible study) we are going through Romans. Paul writes this wonderful letter to explain why he will not be visiting them as soon as he had thought. He is hopeful and encouraging about the church made of Gentile Christians and Jewish Christians. And in the part of the letter where he writes about a new life in Christ he gives the marks of the true Christian (Chapter 12): let love be genuine hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good love one another with mutual affection bless those who persecute you bless and do not curse them rejoice with those who rejoice (Continued on page 2) The Reverend Dr. Debora Bishop

2 Page 2 THE CHURCHMAN (Continued from page 1) outdo one another in showing honor do not lag in zeal be ardent in spirit serve the Lord rejoice in hope be patient in suffering persevere in prayer contribute to the needs of the saints extend hospitality to strangers weep with those who weep live in harmony with one another do not be haughty associate with the lowly do not claim to be wiser than you are do not repay anyone evil for evil take thought for what is noble in the sight of all live peaceably with all WOW! What a great word for us. Maybe in this time of transition we could each pick out a few of those traits and focus on them. We could make sure we are being positive about everything we are doing and build upon the work that has already been accomplished. Remember you can ask any member of SPRC a question or express a concern and any joy. I am so thankful for the leadership of this wonderful church family. The last thing Paul writes in Chapter 12 is, Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. You are More Than Bricks and you are good! Love, Debora The CREW Methodist Youth Fellowship Yay for May! We are so excited for this season, that the youth couldn t wait to get outside and get summer started. In April, we decided to take full advantage of the warm weather and get out in our garden on Earth Day. This was yet another wonderful learning lesson as we not only discovered some of the problems we had with our garden last year, like irrigation, but also things we could do to fix it. We would like to send a big thanks to Mr. Chris Harrison for taking time out of his Saturday and coming to show us how to grow tomatoes in hay bales and how cow manure (ew!) can help keep our dirt from compacting. We can t wait for our sunflowers and tomatoes to arrive! Kay Leigh Miller Youth Director This month on Saturday, May 20 th, the youth will be headed to ukulele lessons at the Blue Angel Music store. We will be leaving from the church at 8 am, returning around 11:30 am. Admission is free and we invite anyone who has ever wanted to learn to play this fun instrument to join us - this is an event open to everyone! If you would like to participate or chaperone, please contact me at or let me know by Wednesday, May 17 th. Best, Kay Leigh

3 Volume 12, Issue 5, May 2017 Page 3 Music Ministry Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 My Child, Have you ever seen the exact same sunset twice? It has never happened, and it never will. I've got a million of them. I never run out of new creations. I made you in My image, and I want you to be creative like Me. Say new prayers. Sing new songs. It's great to have prayers and songs that other people have written. They help when you're stuck or you can't think of anything new to pray or sing. But every now and then, get off by yourself and sing Me a new song. It doesn't matter how it sounds. Just sing what's on your heart. It will sound great to Me, and you'll feel better, too. Be creative. I am. Your Creator, God I found a book in the choir room today. The book is from God for Teens by Claire and Curt Cloninger, and I wanted to share this with you. Being a music person, this message really touched me. Thank you for those who sing and ring and play instruments with all their hearts, whether it be in our choirs and groups, or in the congregation every Sunday morning. It does sound great!! BTW, this book does belong to someone here and you may want to have it back! Let me know! The Cunningbells are on their summer break and will begin practices in the fall. If anyone has an interest in playing with the Cunningbells, just talk to one of our ringers. We still have plenty of room for anyone else who wants to sing with our Chancel Adult Choir. We practice on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. Come join us! Our Children and Youth Handbell group will share their music on May 14 th, Mother's Day. We are very excited, so please be at church that day! Gilda Missions Gilda Stubben Music Director Evangelism Please support the fundraiser for our 2017 Mission Team to Palmares, Costa Rica. Wednesday Night Supper, May 3, 6:00 pm Donations and Tips only! (Check with the church office to see if reservations are closed or for more information!) The Costa Rica Mission Team will be commissioned on Sunday, June 4. Please be in worship that morning to support the team as they represent YOU and all of FUMC Atmore in service to our neighbors in Palmares, Costa Rica. (Bryan Keel, Kay Leigh Miller, Mary Frances Chapman Wood, Will Chapman, Debora Bishop, Joe Hardy, Renee Hardy) Thanks to all who provided paper goods for Mobile Inner City Mission. Our offerings will be greatly appreciated! Please make time on Thursday, May 4 to participate in one of the National Day of Prayer events. Dios te Bendiga (God bless you.)

4 Page 4 THE CHURCHMAN Children - Faithful Quest It may not look like it on the calendar or even feel like it some days, but summer is upon us! On June (5:30-8 pm), all children from nursery through completed 6th grade are invited to the VBS - Maker Fun Factory where we are going to celebrate being created by God and being built for a purpose. God made you. God is for you. God is always with you. God will always love you. God made you for a reason. Wow, God! Please join us for the celebration and spread God's love to all of our children. We need volunteers! Please contact me if you would like to help in any way. We could use help in the following areas: Sarah Frances Thompson Children s Director Crew Guides: (2 adults per crew) take grade level groups to activity stations throughout the evening and assist station leaders. Bible Discovery Leaders: (2 adults) lead the Bible story station. Imagination Station: (2 adults) lead arts and crafts activities. Nursery Crew: (2 adults) will assist our younger children with all VBS activities. We will also need volunteers to help with decorating during the week prior to the start of VBS. If you would like to help by financial donation, please make checks payable to FUMC Atmore with "VBS" noted on the memo line. All donations should be turned into the church office. Thank you for your continued support of our children! I am also very excited to say that Mac Henley has decided to support our children's program through his Eagle Scout project. He is building our children a new play space, called a gaga ball pit, that has been extremely popular at Blue Lake Camp. We hope you will give Mac your support in this project in any way you can. It is an awesome thing to see our youth already leading and supporting our children. Wow, God! Thank you Sarah Frances For my Eagle Project, I intend to construct a gaga pit for the young people of the church. Gaga is an Israeli dodgeball game that the kids experienced at Blue Lake. Some materials have been acquired but additional funds are needed to complete the project. A fundraiser is being planned and any donations would be appreciated. - Mac Henley Summer Swimming at the City Pool after Wednesday Suppers begins June 7... Join us! VBS starts June 11th!!

5 Page 5 Weekly Program Schedule Sunday 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship in Fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Nursery opens 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Monday 1:00 p.m. Senior Game Day (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m. Disciple II Wednesday 12 Noon BYOB 4:00 p.m. ACS Tutoring Program 5:00 p.m. Children s Music Program 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6:30 p.m. Faithful Quest (Education Building) Senior MYF - the CREW (Youth House) 6:45 p.m. Choir Nursery opens Thursday 6:00 p.m. Disciple I Friday 9:00 a.m. Coffee Club (Fellowship Hall) 2017 FATHER S DAY BULLETIN Memorials and Honorariums RETURN TO ANY U.M.W. MEMBER OR THE CHURCH OFFICE DEADLINE: JUNE 5th Please make checks payable to: U.M.W. Money raised from the Father s Day Bulletin will be used by the UMW to provide school uniforms for needy children in our community. Please Note: Listings will not be accepted after June 5th In Honor of In Memory of Given By Donation In Honor of In Memory of Given By Donation Total Donation Join us for Church Breakfast Sunday, May 7 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall The meal is free, and all donations will help provide scholarships to Blue Lake Camp for our children and youth. Everyone is invited! It s Fish Fry time! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10th as the UMM gather for fun...fellowship...and FISH! Watch for details.

6 Page 6 THE CHURCHMAN May 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 am Church Breakfast by UMM Communion Children & Youth Handbells :30 pm Bridal Shower for Kay Leigh Miller Ascension Sunday 1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II 1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II 1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II 1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II OFFICE CLOSED 1-4 pm Senior Games 5:15 pm Missions Comm. 5:30 pm Scout Leaders 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 5:15 pm Trustees 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 3 pm UMW 5:30 pm Finance Comm. 6 pm Admin Council 9 am Trailblazers to Foley Outlets No BYOB 5 pm Children s and Youth bells 6 pm Missions Fiesta Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir No BYOB 5 pm Children s and Youth bells 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir No BYOB 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir 12 Noon BYOB 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm Drum Circle 6:45 pm Choir 12 Noon BYOB 5:15 pm Youth Leadership Team 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir NATIONAL DAY of PRAYER 6 pm Disciple I 6:15 pm Bible Reading 6 pm Disciple I 6 pm Disciple I 9 am Coffee Club 9 am Coffee Club 9 am Coffee Club 9 am Coffee Club 8 am Youth to Blue Angel Music

7 Page 7 May Anniversaries May 1 James & Cindy Lee 18 years May 6 Tim & Gabby Dortch 40 years May 7 Clint & Bobbi Sasser 24 years May 17 Mark & Cynthia Rodgers 42 years May 22 Walt & Elsie Butler 18 years May 25 Randy & Melissa Nichols 32 years May 27 Howard & Nannette Shell 66 years May Birthdays May 4 Roger Vogel May 5 Matthew Bishop May 6 Joyce Brown May 8 Chris Presley May 9 Kelly McIntyre May 10 Michael Cannon May 10 Paxton Caraway May 12 Walton Nichols May 16 Paula Allen May 17 Brian Huskey May 22 Betty Jean Lewis May 23 Toby Quimby May 25 Caitlan Dean May 26 Austin Rogers May 28 Cathy Coley May 28 Thomas Moore May 31 Weston Jones May 31 Mark Rodgers MAY WEDNESDAY SUPPER MENUS May 3 - Missions Fiesta Supper May 10 - Baked Chicken May 17 - Baked Potato Bar May 24 - Roast Beef May 31 - Pizza Meals are $6 per person with a cap of $20 for a family of 4 or more. Our "Golden Adults" meal is $5 per person. Standing reservations apply. Please add or cancel reservations by noon each Friday. Julie Lowery Brantley is proud to announce the graduation of her daughter, Jessica Nicole Lowery, from Florida State University on Saturday, May 6th with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders Todd and Robin Parker are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Dustin Todd Parker, from the University of West Florida on Saturday, May 6th with a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Studies Tom and Debora Bishop are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Matthew Roderick Bishop, from Auburn University on Monday, May 8th with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science CONGRATULATIONS, JESSICA, DUSTIN, AND MATTHEW, FROM YOUR CHURCH FAMILY! Bridal Shower in honor of Kay Leigh Miller Sunday, May 21, :30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship Hall Hosted By Cynthia Rodgers, Natalie Rodgers, Kathy Keel, Sarah Frances Thompson, Patty Castleberry, Cathy Coley, Totsie Mims, and Janice Chapman Registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond

8 Page 8 THE CHURCHMAN CUB SCOUTS Pack #275 by Diana Henley The Den meetings are winding down for the year as the Pack looks forward to a summer break. The Cub Scouts have been working hard to complete all their rank requirements so that they will receive their badges at the Pack meeting on Tuesday, May 9. They are also looking forward to spending the night on the USS Alabama on Friday, May 19. The Pack held their Spring Camp at Magnolia Reserve during the weekend of April The boys and their families enjoyed the outside activities. MEETING DATES: May 2 5:30 pm Leader meeting 6:30 pm Den meeting May 9 6:30 pm Pack meeting in FUMC Fellowship Hall BOY SCOUTS Troop 26 Thanks to everyone who supported the Boy Scouts of Troop 26 through the purchase of a Boston Butt. The fundraiser was a success and will help the boys with registration costs for summer camp. The Troop will attend Camp Frank G. Lumpkin during the week of June 4 through June 10. The camp is located in LaGrange, Georgia on West Point Lake. by Diana Henley Troop 26 will continue weekly meetings during the summer. Notes from the Trail Tuesday, May 30 - Tanger Outlet Shopping The Trailblazers are going to the Tanger Outlet in Foley, on Tuesday, May 30, for a fun day of shopping. This will be our last trip with Pastor Debora, so please consider joining us. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. that morning. After our shopping is completed, we will enjoy the wonderful buffet at The Gift Horse Restaurant in Foley. Please contact Phyllis Shipp at , by Friday, May 26 if you are interested in this trip. Phyllis Phyllis Shipp Senior Adults Ministry

9 Page 9 WORSHIP MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS Flowers Acolytes May 7 Todd & Robin Parker May 7 Communion May 14 Wayne & Gay Drew May 14 Harper Harrison May 21 Open May 21 Riley Harrison May 28 Open May 28 Hayden Coley Nursery Workers Ushers May 7 Maggie Quimby Alvin Brown Beth Drew Becky Brown May 14 Christie Van Pelt Janice Chapman JoAnn Presley Will Chapman May 21 Diana Henley Joe Hardy Sarah Frances Thompson Jim Spears May 28 Carolyn Loggins Communion Stewards Kay Leigh Miller & Elliott Faircloth Church Lockup Sheilo Faircloth Sound & Video James Lee & Randal Barnett 2017 Church Flowers If you would like to place flowers on the altar on a certain date in 2017, even if it is later in the year, please call me at or joybrown@frontiernet.net. Flowers may now be placed on the altar on Communion Sundays. Thanks! Joyce Brown FUMC YARD SALE June 1-3 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Third Tuesday of the Month Tuesday, May 16th 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Youth House Volunteers are needed Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help set up and organize for the Yard Sale. If you can help or have any questions, please contact Robin Parker at (850)

10 First United Methodist Church 311 South Pensacola Avenue Atmore, Al Return Service Requested Volume 12, Issue 5 May 2017 First United Methodist Church of Atmore Phone: Fax: office@fumcatmore.org We re on the Web! MISSION STATEMENT We are a people bound together under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We are a people bound together by prayer. Our doors and hearts are open to all who seek spiritual guidance, Biblical knowledge and the Kingdom of God. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to serving God through worship and witnessing to our faith with our time, talents and gifts. With a compassionate spirit, we offer friendship, fellowship, comfort and support to our congregation and community. As we grow, we will remember the value of each individual, and the importance of each to our congregation. Aware of the need for innovative ministries, we enthusiastically accept the challenge to promote the growth of Christianity in our community.