Sharing God s Blessing

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1 Sharing God s Blessing During this fall 2016 year, we have been discussing how God has blessed us through Jesus Christ. In turn, we are called to share some of God s blessings with others through our Church- First United Methodist of Titusville. Much of our generosity is seen in the following Bible verses: Proverbs 22:9 Those who are generous are blessed and 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. (NRSV) In her article, Count Your Blessings Julia Wallace tells us how we can be a part of God s Thanksgiving blessings: Take a moment and count your blessings. The changing leaves show us the splendor of God's creation; the season of Thanksgiving reminds us of family, and the harvest reminds us that God provides for our needs. Fill in the blanks in the acrostic (THANKSGIVING) below with words that express your feelings about God, this past year, and the opportunity to serve God. Reflect on each line silently. What do the words and letters bring to your mind? Once you complete the activity, find a way to share it with others. Thank you God, for. It's amazing How you provide. And each day, I see. IN this moment, I am reminded that. The Knowledge that you love me helps me. I am Surrounded by people who. Oh God,. In your grace, I can. EVerything I do. I pray for. I Need your guidance to. Give me this day an opportunity to. (Julia Wallace is the director of small-membership church ministries for the General Board of Discipleship.) Finally, this year s Sharing God s Blessings Stewardship of Life Campaign has challenged us through weekly laity moment messages to count our blessings and make an Estimate of Giving pledge in order to help underwrite the 2017 operating budget of your church. I hope that you will prayerfully join my family and me as we share part of our blessings. Blessed to Be Your Florida Pastor, Fred Ball Page One

2 Worship Opportunities for November, 2016: Living Out Christ s Blessings And Thanksgiving Messages During the fall month of Thanksgiving, we invite you, your friends, your relatives, associates in business, and/or your neighbors to attend one or more of our Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. This month, we will finish the message series Being a Part of Christ s Blessings as now we Live out Christ s blessings in daily habits and behaviors. November 6, 2016 Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost All Saints, Stewardship and Communion Sunday Living Christ s Blessings: The Calling as seen in the Bible passages: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, boast of your perseverance God counts you worthy of his calling Luke 19:1-10 The story of Zaccheaus the tax collector & how son of man came to seek and save the lost November 13, 2016 Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost and Veterans Sunday Living Christ s Blessings: Working with God as seen in the Bible passages: Haggai 1:15b 2:9 The glory of the present house will be greater than the glory of the former house. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work Luke 21:1-5 The widow and her mite. November 20, Thanksgiving Sunday Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King/Reign of Christ Living Christ s Blessings: Thanks-Living as seen in the Bible passages: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 A thank offering of the first fruits for new land. Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Philippians 4:4-9 in everything by prayer with thanksgiving present your requests to God John 6:25-35 Jesus is the bread of life. November 27, st Sunday of Advent UM Student Day (offering) Hanging of the Greens Service. Jesus: The Reason for the Season from- Isaiah 2:1-5 Come, let us go to the mountain of the Lord Matthew 24:36-44 keep watch because you do not know on what day the Lord will come. Page Two

3 Fresh Expressions Saturday Morning Conference at Tuscawilla UMC November 5-9am to 3pm Our Spark Day event will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 9am to 3pm. This event will be a great way to discover more about Fresh Expressions for those that don t know much about the initiative. In an interactive format, you will have the chance to: Hear how Fresh Expressions is renewing the church Learn more about the Mission-Shaped Church Discover tools to start Fresh Expressions in your area To register go to: Page Three

4 November 2016 Birthdays 2 Billie Beach 2 Michael Graves 2 Helen Watlock 3 Naomi Hardy 3 Annella Jackson 5 Alma Lasure 5 Bayleigh McDaniel 5 Ted Page 8 Roselle Hanson 9 Yvette Boodhoo 10 Jerry Copeland 11 Barbara Row 12 Caleb Metott 13 Cindy Lennard 14 Jack Bouchez 15 Alan Arnold 15 Kevin Coleman 15 Ellen Mills 16 Jimmy Hildebrand 16 Susan McLean 16 Glenda Waring 17 Ella Craig 19 Lynn Coleman 21 Doug Johnson 22 Margo Donnelly 23 Bob Russell 24 Pat Clark 24 Tara Dean Moore 24 Gene Sego 27 Jenny Mosier 28 Kay Mustard 30 Beth Coveney 30 Sabrina Quigg November anniversaries 3 Ed & Connie Springer 9 Mark & Debbie Smith 13 Gary & Brenda Pittman 16 Ken & Louise DeTorres 17 Karl & Barbara Leech 24 Jim & Pat Clark 27 Patrick & Angela Wilson Page Four

5 Christmas Shoe Box Collection Week November 14! The gift-filled shoeboxes you pack help change the lives of children like seven-year-old Terry in Namibia. Terry had prayed to God for a Bible, and when he opened his shoebox, he couldn t wait to show everyone the Bible he found packed inside. Please check acceptable items to pack in your shoebox by visiting for instructions. You will find a shoe box in the back of the church Sanctuary or in the church office to adopt then return during the week of November 14...last day for drop off is November 20th. Disaster Relief For Recent Hurricane Matthew Damage Have you wondered what can we do to help victims of Hurricane Matthew and the disaster it caused in Haiti as well as the US? The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) brings God s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by war, conflict or natural disaster. UMCOR provides humanitarian relief and disaster response to people in more than 80 countries, including the United States. After the flood waters have receded, wounds have been tended, basic needs met, and the world's attention has faded, The United Methodist Church continues to be present by providing ongoing assistance. UMCOR provides survivors not only temporary relief, but also long-term education, training, and support. While UMCOR cooperates with other aid organizations, the most important partners in the work of recovery are those being served. UMCOR is currently engaged in relief efforts in Haiti, the Bahamas and the southeastern United States from devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew. To help you can: Pray for the victims of Hurricane Matthew Give to UMCOR Page Four Page Five

6 The Sock Hop was such a success we are going to do it again! If you missed it last time around you have another chance to be in on the fun! It will be November 6, Sunday afternoon, at 3PM in the fellowship hall. Even if you don't want to dance you will enjoy some great music of the50's. Snacks will be served. Come join us for a fun afternoon! Time to set your clocks back!! You will have an extra hour to sleep as clocks will be set an hour back as we inch closer to saying good-bye to Daylight Saving Time. But when exactly does DST end this year? Daylight Saving Time will end on November 6 at 2a.m. Daylight Saving Time Quick Facts The idea of DST was first introduced in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin. In 1916, Germany and its allies were the first countries to use DST. Out of 196 countries in the world only 70 countries observe DST. Arizona (except some areas) and Hawaii, and, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and, Virgin Islands are the only States and Territories of United States that don't observe DST, respectively. Page Six

7 November Adult Ministries Friday Fellowship Friday November 4 / 6:00PM A Pizza Night with guest speaker Elaine Williams. November is Native American Heritage month and Ms. Williams will give a presentation on the ancient people of Florida s east coast. As we know, Titusville is home to an ancient Native American site. We are fortunate to be living in an area with great examples of ancient history. Bible Study Wednesdays November 9 / 1:00PM The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem Our Christmas season Bible study is a DVD discussion study that guides us through the journeys leading up to Jesus birth. This is a short 5-week study. Holiday Grief and Loss Mondays November 14 January 9 / 1:00PM Church Library Coffee and Water will be available. Our six-week support group will meet through January 9th. Holidays are usually a very hard time for grief or loss. You may associate grief with the death of a loved one which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief but any loss can cause grief, including: Divorce or relationship breakup, Loss of health, Loss of financial stability, Death of a pet, A loved one s serious illness, Loss of a friendship, Loss of safety after a trauma. Kristie Henry-Roling, MSW of Hospice of St. Francis will share her warm and giving heart to help us with life s challenges. Call Sandi at ext 206 to confirm attendance or with any questions. Thanksgiving Feast November 20th / 11:30AM Fellowship Hall All are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. Everything will be provided. We will need volunteers to help with set up, serving and clean up. Please sign up for any of these programs by signing the appropriate clipboard on the table in back of the sanctuary Notes from Sandi As we near the holidays we will share our faith in ceremony and programs. Be sure to mark your calendars. I enjoy seeing everyone having a good time at our programs and the enthusiasm in bible studies and speakers. There is so much we can share together is around the corner with more opportunities to gather together. My door is always open. Stop by anytime. My hours typically are Monday 9-4, Tuesday, Wednesday 9-1and Thursday Friday I am not in the office. Just a note that my hours and days in the office change when I have programs, events and meetings I must attend. Feel free to call me at Ext Please leave a message and I will call you back when I return to the office. Peace to you all. Page Six Page Seven

8 Praying For Our Leaders November Prayer Focus First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. ~1 Timothy 2:1-4 November 6-12 Election November Veterans November God s Abundant Blessings November 27-December 3 College Students & Exams Lay Liturgists/Readers For November 2016 November 6 Trudy Metzger November 13 Jan Gilreath November 20 W. O. Brown November 27 Glenda Waring Page Eight

9 Interested in becoming a member of 1st UMC? Whether you have never heard of The Christian Church: "United Methodist" or you have been a United Methodist all of your life, you are cordially invited to a three week class on United Methodist beliefs. This class is held Sunday mornings (April 3 17) after the morning worship service (about 11:20) and lasts until noon in The Adult Studies room. It is taught by Pastor Fred. IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE Our Main Street parking has been eliminated. The street has been re-marked for the new bike path. The westbound lane in front of Fellowship Hall is now a travel lane only. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON MAIN STREET AT ANY TIME. Annual Church Charge Conference will be on November 5th At Fox Lake Park, Business: 3 pm; Food & Fellowship 12-3pm Bring a side dish, meat will be provided. If you know the address, phone number or of the following persons, please contact the church office before their names are removed from our membership: Jeffrey Allen Wanda L Brownson Vicki Burke Carolyn C Bush Lori L DiBlasio Susan Dolan Tammie L Gulbrand Doris L Hamilton Gary & Janet Letchworth Karen S Manning David Moja Ernest Nelson Nancy Nichols Marguerite O'Rourke James & Cynthia Poppell Jr Bonnie Smith John M Stone Duane Torneden Robert Jason Webb Page Nine

10 Memorial Gifts We would like to acknowledge and thank the families and friends who have designated memorial gifts to our church. Our prayers are with each family member and friend. Memorial Gifts given in October 2016 (these are through 10/23/16 offering) In Memory of Kay Stephens Given by: Dorothy Geiser In Memory of Bill Kennedy Given by: Gerald Beverly Michael & Maryann Hunter Brian & Maryann Montgomery Ed & Ingrid Patterson Jim & Sharen Talbert In Memory of Bill Beeker Given by: Dorothy Geiser The Church s Budgeted Finances The Finance Committee appreciates your contributions and donations. With your support we will be able to continue sharing God s love with those around us. September Income $ September Goal $ 37,972 Under goal $ 13,596 September Expenses $ 30,173 Expenses over Income $5,797 The budget for the year is $455,665 which has been divided evenly making each month s goal $37,972 rather than being weighted differently throughout the year. Page Ten

11 7:00pm Trustee Meeting First United Methodist Church Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Worship 11:20am Beliefs Class 3:00pm Sock Hop 13 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Worship 11:20am Beliefs Class 20 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Worship w/raising The Joy 11:30am Thanksgiving Dinner 27 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Hanging of the Greens 11:20am Beliefs Class 7 3:00pm Worship Design 14 1:00pm Grief Support 3:00pm Worship Design 7:00pm Finance Meeting 21 1:00pm Grief Support 3:00pm Worship Design 28 1:00pm Grief Support 3:00pm Worship Design 7:00pm Admin Council 1 11:00am Tues Morning Knitters 5:00pm Bells 6:00pm Soliloquy 6-8pm Youth Getaway 7:30pm Broadstreet 8 11:00am Tues Morning Knitters 5:00pm Bells 6:00pm Soliloquy 6-8pm Youth Getaway 7:30pm Broadstreet REMEMBER TO VOTE! 15 11:00am Tues Morning Knitters 3:30pm Dove Circle 5:00pm Bells 6:00pm Soliloquy 6-8pm Youth Getaway 7:30pm Broadstreet 22 11:00am Tues Morning Knitters 5:00pm Bells 6:00pm Soliloquy 6-8pm Youth Getaway 7:30pm Broadstreet 29 11:00am Tues Morning Knitters 11:00am Staff Meeting 5:00pm Bells 6:00pm Soliloquy 6-8pm Youth Getaway 7:30pm Broadstreet 2 8:00am Pastor s Meeting 9:00am Patchwork Friends 10:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Men s Quartet 6:00pm Ladies Choir 7:00pm Chancel Choir 9 8:00am Pastor s Meeting 10:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Men s Quartet 6:00pm Ladies Choir 7:00pm Chancel Choir 16 8:00am Pastor s Meeting 10:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Men s Quartet 6:00pm Ladies Choir 7:00pm Chancel Choir 23 8:00am Pastor s Meeting 30 8:00am Pastor s Meeting 10:00am Bible Study 6:00pm Men s Quartet 6:00pm Ladies Choir 7:00pm Chancel Choir November :00pm Band Practice 11:30am Ladies Day Out 10 9:30am Retired Teachers 6:00pm Band Practice 6:30pm Security Team 7:00pm Sarah Fernandez 17 9:30am Retired Teachers 9:30am Ladies Day Out 6:00pm Band Practice 24 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OFFICE CLOSED 4 1-3:30pm Food Pantry 6:00pm Pizza Night :30pm Food Pantry VETERANS DAY :30pm Food Pantry :30pm Food Pantry OFFICE CLOSED 5 7:00am Garden Club 8:00am Community Breakfast 9:30am Celebrate Recovery 12-3pm Charge Conference SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK! 12 8:00am Community Breakfast 9:30am Celebrate Recovery 19 8:00am Community Breakfast 9:30am Celebrate Recovery 26 7:30am UMM Breakfast 8:00am Community Breakfast 9:30am Celebrate Recovery Pastor Frederick Ball Church Office: S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL office@fumctitusville.com Page Eleven

12 Table of Contents: November 2016 Page One Pastor s Column Page Two Worship Opportunities Page Three Fresh Expressions Page Four -Birthdays and Anniversaries Page Five Shoebox and UMCOR Page Six What s Happening Nov 6th? Page Seven Adult Ministries Page Eight Prayer Focus & Lay Readers Page Nine Charge Conference Page Ten Memorials/Budget Page Eleven November Calendar Page Twelve Staff Directory First United Methodist Church 206 S. Hopkins Ave Titusville, FL Church Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. M-F Closed from 12:00 12:30 p.m. (Staff at Lunch) Phone: (321) Fax: (321) Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Address: office@fumctitusville.com Website: FUMC Staff 1 Rev. Fred. Ball / Pastor Ext Lynn Varner / Administrative Assistant Ext Jutta Yarber / Facilities Manager Ext J.D. Daniel / Organist Ext Carol Henn / Music Director Ext Nursery Ext Receptionist / Volunteer Ext Sandi Bandieri / Director Adult Ministries Ext Keith Cooke / Financial Secretary Ext Amy Martin / Director Children s Ministries Ext Dr. Bob Titus / Pastor Emeritus Home: Cell: Steve Rossi / Sound Tech 13 Josh Huss / Lights and Visuals 14 Nancy Burgess / PowerPoint presentations Page Twelve