The Messenger FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OCTOBER 2017

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1 The Messenger FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OCTOBER 2017 PASTOR: KYLE BURNETTE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: NANCY HOBBS SECRETARY/EDITOR: SANDY RAMSEY Dear Sisters and Brothers, As I sit here in the office on a Monday morning in late September reflecting on the news both locally and worldwide illness, death, anger, sin, rejection, and a plethora of other things that can cause one to lose his/her grip, I must admit there have been times in this pastor s life, as I am confident yours too, that we cried out silently God are you listening? It is succinctly at times such as these we must turn to God s word for strength. Paul s letter to the Romans is a wonderful source of strength in times such as we face today. The letter to the Romans is widely regarded as Paul s most carefully considered, rhetorically sophisticated, and theologically important writing, composed near the end of his ministry as he shared seasoned reflections on the Christian faith. Paul had dealt with rejection and pain, and had even cried out to God for relief. He had been assured that God s strength was greater than his weakness and that Christ was with him wherever life carried him. Romans 8:35-39 gives us that assurance. 35 Who will separate us from Christ s love? Will we be separated by trouble, or distress, or harassment, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, we are being put to death all day long for your sake. We are treated like sheep for slaughter. 37 But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. 38 I m convinced that nothing can separate us from God s love in Christ Jesus our Lord:not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers 39 or height or depth, or any other thing that is created. Friends, I am convinced that God knows our hurts and knows our hearts. He comes to us with comfort and strength. That help might come directly; however, God often chooses to move through the beauty of creation, or the strong hand of a friend, or the inquiring look of a child no matter how God speaks to you or me, my prayer is that we are willing to listen to Him and follow His leading. Shalom to you my friend, Pastor Kyle

2 NEWS FROM THE K.I.C.K.S. GROUP On Wednesday, September 6 th, the Wednesday night Children s Groups began another year. Deanna Robbins is the teacher for K-5, but due to such a large number in this age group we have put the fifth graders into the next class. These children are still considered part of the K.I.C.K.S. group and will be included in all of the activities. Jim Parsons is the teacher for Junior High but due to the small number he agreed to take the fifth grade in with his class. If his class increases, the fifth grade will go back. The children are very excited to have Mr. Jim back with us. Betsy McElyea has the Senior High group which is 9-12 grades. Her lessons are built around current events and happenings the Senior High can relate to in today s world. All classes are having lessons with activities. We want to welcome 5 new children to our Wednesday night Program. Senior and Junior High are raising money for Resurrection in January. To be able to go they have to attend at least three meetings a month and work at the Fund Raisers. Lori Watson is meeting on Sunday nights at five. Some are attending both and others are coming on Wednesday night after practice. The rule is no attendance then no going to Resurrection. All this was sent to each Junior High and Senior High this summer by Lori. The Junior and Senior High will work the men s breakfast during the Tobacco Festival. Lori will have sign in sheet. If you need transportation you need to let Betsy, Lori or Jim know. Thanks goes out to: Jack, Geraldine, Marietta, Lexie, Judy M. Ann, Mary Poe, Deanna, Betsy and Jim for giving of their time freely to help on Wednesday night after their busy days. We are looking forward to Birg and Lana returning. The kids miss Mr. Claude and all his kisses he gives out. We appreciate all who have donated supplies to our Mission of donating to the nurses and teachers. If anyone wants to donate the tube is in Sandy s office. We will collect until the end of September. Below is a list of items you can donate. Band Aides (all sizes) Disinfectant spray Liquid Hand Soap Cough Drops Chap Stick Tissue Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Wipes Please remember all the adults and children on Wednesday night in your prayers. Sue Brown, Children s Coordinator

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS The Can Offering for October will go to the UMCOR Emergency Relief. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) enters into a disaster at the request of the resident bishop or church partner. The request may be for financial or material resources, technical assistance or volunteers. Situations where the emergency in question is of catastrophic proportions may call for a church wide appeal. K.I.C.K.S. Junior and Senior High Groups meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Groups also meet on Sunday Evenings at p.m. The Circle of Joy will be meeting on Tuesday, October 3 rd at p.m. The circle will be hosting another painting class in the Fellowship Hall. K.I.C.K.S. Junior & Senior High Councils will meet on Monday, October 9 th at p.m. in the Annex. Members are: Sue Brown, Jan Harber, Deanna Robbins, Anne Lawson, Jack & Geraldine Turner, Rachel Mullins, Laura Sage, Jill Skidmore, Mary Poe, Betsy McElyea and Lori Watson. The United Methodist Men will have breakfast on Saturday, October 7 th at a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The deadline for information for the November Newsletter is Friday, October 20 th. The United Methodist Men will have their annual BIG Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 28 th starting at a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tickets will go on sale on October 1 st will be $8.00 and can be purchased from any of the United Methodist Men. For all groups if you have anything food items in the refrigerators downstairs please bring the items up to Annex Kitchen. This way the men have full use of the downstairs refrigerators. Our Charge Conference is set for Sunday, November 5 th 3:00 p.m. at a The Jonesville United Methodist Church. October is Month Kyle Burnette Pastor Associate Pastor Nancy Hobbs We are so very thankful and to pastor Kyle and Nancy!

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5 OCTOBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday GROUP 3 N/A PM GROUP CIRCLE OF JOY BELL CHOIR 6 GROUP -9:00 8 AA PM 9 GROUP KICKS JR./SR. HIGH COUNCILS 10 N/A PM GROUP 11 BELL CHOIR GROUP -9: AA PM 16 GROUP 17 N/A PM GROUP 6: GROUP -9: AA PM 23 GROUP 24 N/A PM GROUP 6: GROUP -9:00 28 UNITED METHODIST MEN S BIG PANCAKE BREAKFAST 11:00 29 AA PM 30 GROUP 31 N/A PM GROUP 6:30

6 First United Methodist Church East Morgan Avenue Pennington Gap, VA Telephone #: or Web Page: pgfumc.holston.org A Christian Fellowship Biblically focused on *Worship *Learning *Healing & *Serving! OFFER THEM CHRIST R Pastor Kyle s Hours are: Monday - Wednesday Friday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cell number kdburnette@gmail.com Nancy s Hours are: Monday - 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cell number nthobbs66@gmail.com Sandy s Hours are Monday Thursday 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday 6:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Cell number pgfumc@verizon.net Please keep Mary Stewart in your prayers in the death of her son, Wayne Diets, in Charleston, SC. This strong woman has lost five children. And to Jamie Minor and Family on the death of Jamie s aunt, Iris Southern. Our Church Family is indeed saddened by the loss of our dear Church Family Member, Kyle Mullins. Please remember Kyle s family and friends during this time.