From the Pastor. First United Methodist Church Clover, SC. August 2017

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First United Methodist Church Clover, SC www.cloverfumc.com August 2017 From the Pastor Over the past six weeks at Church, we have slowly travelled through the words of the 23 rd Psalm during Worship.

I want to thank all of you who have been supportive with your attendance and your comments both in person, by text and through email during this series.

Mission: We, the congregation, in humble and selfless service to God, will go forth joyfully, empowered and enabled by the Holy Spirit, to seek out, welcome, accept, and nurture persons to become

My hope is that you were able to hear again the powerful image of God as our Good Shepherd who Supplies our Every Need, the beauty of His Provisions and Care, the Challenge God has for us to become

1 First United Methodist Church Clover, SC August 2017 From the Pastor Over the past six weeks at Church, we have slowly travelled through the words of the 23 rd Psalm during Worship. What a joy it has been for me to take time to study, preach and draw strength from the timeless truths of these words from Psalm 23 and God s Word for today s time. I want to thank all of you who have been supportive with your attendance and your comments both in person, by text and through during this series. As I have told so many of you, this was my first time moving through the 23rd Psalm as a Sermon Series, and now I am sure it will not be my last. Mission: We, the congregation, in humble and selfless service to God, will go forth joyfully, empowered and enabled by the Holy Spirit, to seek out, welcome, accept, and nurture persons to become faithful and effective disciples for Jesus Christ. My hope is that you were able to hear again the powerful image of God as our Good Shepherd who Supplies our Every Need, the beauty of His Provisions and Care, the Challenge God has for us to become Ministers of Reconciliation, the Gift God has given us of His Presence in Dark Places and the Joy He brings to us by Filling us with His Overflowing Grace and Salvation. I also hope you were able to hear again the clear connection between King David s Shepherd Song and the Good Shepherd Jesus. I am convinced more than ever that our Savior, born from the line of King David intentionally drew from the metaphor of the Good Shepherd to share His very nature and make the connection of God s abiding presence with us throughout the generations. Joy and Peace~ Rev. Tommy Wilkes *A few resources used for this Study: The Lord is My Shepherd, Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-Third Psalm by Rabbi Harold S. Kushner; Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell (awesome book, just finished it); William Barkley s Commentary on Psalms; New Interpreter s Bible Commentary on the Psalms, Dr. James Fleming, director of Biblical Resources Study Center (BRSC), Archeologist, Speaker and Lecturer. Teaching and Notes from his Lecture on the Good Shepherd/ note: these lectures are fascinating, informative and presented at Lake Junaluska yearly.

From the Pastor, continued Coming in August August 13 th ~ Missions Sunday in Worship and a Gathering after church in the Missions and Fellowship Center to hear our Missionaries from Ecuador and some

2 From the Pastor, continued Coming in August August 13 th ~ Missions Sunday in Worship and a Gathering after church in the Missions and Fellowship Center to hear our Missionaries from Ecuador and some more reflections on Salkehatchie/ International Missions and Local Missions. Meal will be prepared by Jackson s Kitchen. See RSVP info in Bulletin. August 20 th ~ UMW Sunday with speaker: Author/ Speaker and former Miss SC Jane Jenkins Herlong. You may learn more about Jane at She is a wonderful person of Faith, a United Methodist and former Miss South Carolina. Congratulations to Shelby (Flora) and David Strait who were married at First UMC by Rev. Tommy Wilkes on July 22! Welcome to our new member, Janice Bucholtz, by letter of Transfer from another UMC. And welcome to the Southeast! Congratulations to Alex and Jeremy Smith in the Baptism of Ellie Lucille Smith on July 9 th, 2017 at FUMC, Clover. Precious! Roman Lee Carothers was born July 9th, weighed 5 lb. 4 oz and was 18 long. Parents are Taylor Thornburg and Derrick Carothers, Grandparents are Lisa and Jeff Thornburg and Great Grandparents are Paul and Sandy Skinnell. Did you know we had 26 people from FUMC, Clover to attend Salkehatchie Summer Service this year in four different camps? Thanks to the Missions Committee for the financial support, to the Kids/ Adults who said Yes, Send Me!, to Evelyn Cameron for hosting and directing the Clover Salkehatchie Camp, to the church family for opening the doors, and to the Men s Prayer Breakfast for cooking breakfast for the Clover camp. Did you know Mark Adams and Courtney Johnson are going to be married at FUMC, Clover in late September?

Friends, as Christians who are involved in the life of this wonderful church, we have the awesome honor and important responsibility of keeping in touch with our high school graduates as they go on

The goal of this outreach is a Jesus kind of goal ~ to remember one another, to remind our graduates that we love them and are here for them as they continue to grow into young adulthood.

3 Friends, as Christians who are involved in the life of this wonderful church, we have the awesome honor and important responsibility of keeping in touch with our high school graduates as they go on to higher education and /or their vocational lives in locations beyond home or even nearby! The goal of this outreach is a Jesus kind of goal ~ to remember one another, to remind our graduates that we love them and are here for them as they continue to grow into young adulthood. Do you have a student in your household who has graduated this past year and is moving on to college or entering young adult life beyond high school? Or a student who is already sponsored but has changed locations/addresses? PLEASE LET US MINISTER SUPPORT TO THIS YOUNG PERSON! GIVE US THEIR ADDRESS and PHONE CONTACT INFO!! We will assign a sponsor and stay connected with them. CALL Rev. Meg ext 17. Would you like to be a sponsor for someone young who deserves a good word and kind support from their church family? CALL Rev. Meg ext 17. We will connect you with a young person ~ just to send some s and a care package or two through the year. More info to come... BUT PLEASE RESPOND NOW! Clover Salkehatchie Update Clover Salkehatchie had another successful year thanks to each of you. Your prayers, support, donations were appreciated. Two families were helped-one has water now after being without it for three years and the other family asked for screens for their windows but received almost a total house remodel. God is good, all the time! Twenty-nine campers and two families were blessed because of you. Thank you again for being a caring mission church. Blessings, Evelyn Cameron

Speaking at FUMC, Clover for UMW Sunday, August 20, 2017 8:30 and 11:00 Services www.janeherlong.

Circle will meet in the Steve Camp Class on Monday, August 14th at 10:00 AM.

The speaker that Sunday will be the former Miss South Carolina, Jane Jenkins Herlong.

4 Speaking at FUMC, Clover for UMW Sunday, August 20, :30 and 11:00 Services Speaker Hall of Fame SiriusXM Humorist Best-Selling Author Award-Winning Singer Jane Jenkins Herlong CSP, CPAE Esther Circle will meet in the Steve Camp Class on Monday, August 14th at 10:00 AM. We will plan for the Women in the Church Sunday on August 20th. The speaker that Sunday will be the former Miss South Carolina, Jane Jenkins Herlong. Suzanne Thompson will have someone present our circle program. Afterwards some of us will travel to see our Rock Hill folk and eat lunch at Jacksons Cafeteria. If you do not have a circle and the mornings suit you, come on and join us. Call Windy Bartee for more information

Total Solar Eclipse, August 21 Total Blackout! Everyone is welcome to come and witness this historical event. SAFETY GLASSES - We have 60 pairs of special glasses so we can view the eclipse safely.

COST OF THE TRIP - admission to the park You pay when you arrive. Under 65 per person is $5.00 SC seniors over 65 per person is $3.25 FOOD - We will pack our own lunches.

5 Total Solar Eclipse, August 21 Total Blackout! Everyone is welcome to come and witness this historical event. SAFETY GLASSES - We have 60 pairs of special glasses so we can view the eclipse safely. LOCATION - We have rented a picnic shelter at Sesquicentennial State Park just north of Columbia in the totality zone. SPACE - We have space for 60 people. COST OF THE TRIP - admission to the park You pay when you arrive. Under 65 per person is $5.00 SC seniors over 65 per person is $3.25 FOOD - We will pack our own lunches. Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, & water will be provided. If you would like something else, we will make room in the cooler. Coolers are leaving church early that morning. BRING A snack (sweet or salty) to share with the group in the afternoon. A chair in a bag Sunscreen & bug repellent TIME We have the picnic shelter from 8:00 am until park closing. To view the eclipse safely, it would be best to be at the park before 1:30. They keep changing the totality time. Last I saw it was about 2:35. OTHER There is lots to do at the park: fishing, bike trail, walking trails, etc. Website is If possible wear a green shirt on this trip. Suzanne Thompson

Forever Young & Friends Wisdom & Grace Conference, Lake Junaluska August 7-10 19 people are going on this trip.

6 Forever Young & Friends Wisdom & Grace Conference, Lake Junaluska August people are going on this trip. We will leave the church at 9:00 & meet at the Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska so we can go to lunch together in Waynesville. Wear a green shirt on Tuesday, August 8, if possible. FOREVER YOUNG & FRIENDS will meet on Thursday, August in room 104. We will be discussing dates for our Christmas lunch & Spring Yard Sale (so we can order new signs) as well as other business. More detailed information on our Fort Caswell Trip will be available at the meeting. After the meeting we will go out to eat at a local restaurant. Reminder for the people going on the Fort Caswell/ Oak Island trip SEPTEMBER 4-7 2nd PAYMENT - $105 is due - August 15

7 Memorial Brick Order Form

8 I wanted to thank everyone that send me a card or called while I have been recovering from my broken foot. Marshall Caldwell To my church family, Thank you to so many of you who have sent cards, visited, provided food and made calls to us since the death of my sister. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. Sandy Robinson This is the note that Lacy (Pop) had written the last time he was in the hospital and got to come home. He never got it to the church before he was in the hospital again and passed. He was always so grateful for all the love his church family showed him during his illness. We also want to thank all of you for your prayers, cards, love, visits and support during this difficult time. Betty Robinson and family

Those Who Serve August 2017 8:30 Joe Hourihan, Head Dick James Mike Allen

Todd Blanton August 6 Vicki Reavis & Jon Valentine August 13 Renee Farris &

Yarbrough & Jackie Abernathy 8:30 Lobby - Catherine Cockman Elevator - Hope

August 13 August 20 August 27 Denise Bono Geoff Dubiski Bob Grindle Tim Lyda

Wise 8/13 Sarah Dover, Hope Long Tommy Burton, Evelyn Cameron 8/20 Susan

9 Those Who Serve August :30 Joe Hourihan, Head Dick James Mike Allen Jeannette Stabler 11:00 Mack McCarter, Head Chris Wilson Christine Payseur Todd Blanton August 6 Vicki Reavis & Jon Valentine August 13 Renee Farris & Candy McCain August 20 Sarah Robinson & Meredith McDaniel August 27 Addie Yarbrough & Jackie Abernathy 8:30 Lobby - Catherine Cockman Elevator - Hope Millward 11:00 Lobby - Margaret Bowman Elevator - Robin Payton August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 Denise Bono Geoff Dubiski Bob Grindle Tim Lyda 11:00 Service 8:30 10:50/11:00 8/6 Amy Adams, Hope Long Chris Wilson, Kim Wise 8/13 Sarah Dover, Hope Long Tommy Burton, Evelyn Cameron 8/20 Susan Killian, Hope Long Missy Whitley, Jeannine Wyatt 8/27 Evelyn Cameron, Hope Long Jackie Abernathy, Kim Eleazer

FIRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH CLOVER, SC 124 Bethel St. Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-3496 www.cloverfumc.

September 6 - Memorial Brick Orders Due FUMC Staff Reverend Tommy Wilkes, Senior Pastor twilkes@cloverfumc.

Richard Gibson, Pastor Emeritus Cheri King, Director of Music Ministries - cking@cloverfumc.

10 FIRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH CLOVER, SC 124 Bethel St. Clover, SC (803) Dates to Remember August 13 - Missions Sunday/Luncheon August 17 - School Starts August 20 - UMW Sunday with speaker Jane Jenkins Herlong August 21 - Eclipse September 6 - Memorial Brick Orders Due FUMC Staff Reverend Tommy Wilkes, Senior Pastor twilkes@cloverfumc.org Reverend Meg Wilkes, Associate Minister mwilkes@cloverfumc.org Reverend J. Richard Gibson, Pastor Emeritus Cheri King, Director of Music Ministries - cking@cloverfumc.org Jon Valentine, Director of Children s & Youth Ministries jvalentine@cloverfumc.org Christine Payseur, Church Business / Technical Coordinator cpayseur@cloverfumc.org Shirley M. Davis, Administrative Assistant / Financial Secretary sdavis@cloverfumc.org Natasha Bilousova, Pianist Tracie Kite, Sexton - kitetracie@hotmail.com Hope Long, Nursery Care Worker / Coordinator Windy Bartee, Lay Leader Ray Reavis, David Edwards, Bob Grindle, Conference Lay Members

11 Clover FUMC Annual Calendar, Contacts, Holidays in United States Aug 2017 (Eastern Time) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat am - YMCA Seniors - 6:30am - Men's Prayer Staff Retreat 6:30pm - Jr. High Youth 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm - Sr. High Youth :15pm - UMW General Forever Young - Bus 4pm - Jr High End of Year 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 12pm - Tina Cargill - Rm 6:30am - Men's Prayer 6pm - Sr High End of Year 6:30pm - Girl Scouts - Sr 6:30pm - Girl Scout Troop - 6:30pm - Jr. High Youth 7pm - Rebekah Circle 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm - Sr. High Youth Mission Meal 10am - Esther Circle pm - Tina Cargill - Rm 6:30am - Men's Prayer 8:30am - Food Distribution 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 6:30pm - Jr. High Youth 10am - Beamguard Family 6:30pm - Girl Scouts - Sr 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 7pm - Martha Circle 7:30pm - Sr. High Youth UMW Sunday Forever Young - Bus 6:30pm - Girl Scout Troop - 6:30am - Men's Prayer Sherry Adams - MFC 6pm - UMM - MFC 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 7pm - Boy Scouts 6:30pm - Jr. High Youth 6:30pm - Girl Scouts - Sr 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm - Sr. High Youth pm - Trustees :30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 6:30am - Men's Prayer 10:30am - Forever Young - 7pm - Admin Council 6:30pm - Girl Scouts - Sr 6:30pm - Jr. High Youth 11pm - Youth - fifth qtr 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm - Sr. High Youth

12 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12 Frances Harper Kyle Millay Evelyn & Dennis Cameron 19 Fran Hart Meg & Tommy Wilkes 26 Gwen Bodie Stephanie Brackett Elizabeth Kitts Tyler Urso Windy &Ted Bartee 1 Granger Bartee Laird Curtin Robin Wallace DeAn White Micheal Yoder Jim and Lee Alexander 2 Lewis Killian Kathryn & Michael Kilpatrick 3 Karen Forehand 4 Bill Edmunds Joseph Goodwin Micheal & James Yoder 5 Jacob Burton Pam Cato Cathy Norman 6 Deborah Green Mari & Jim Heckle 7 Joseph Siegrist Shirley Leroy 8 Sonia Conner Robinson McDaniel 9 10 Jacob Allen Ashley Barr Kale Blanton Lamar Brown Brandon Millay 11 Geoff Dubiski Dan Payton Kim Priestley 13 Alan Abernathy John Gossett 14 Wade Shores 15 Tonya & Jim Abbott Sandy & Paul Skinnell 16 Reid Amrhein Hannah Stanton Ashley & Lucas Young 17 Stephen Gordon Harriet Hall 18 Hunter Galicia 20 Dale Barattini Jenny Rider Carolyn Turner 21 Dennis Cameron Ryan Halos Jackie & Alan Abernathy 22 Elsie Adams Gloria McGinnas Jeff Siegrist 23 Greg Brondon Ashley Gordon Joe Hourihan 24 RaeLyn Abernathy Whitney Payne Lisa Smith 25 Ken Beaty 27 Kim Halos Brian Sanford Linda & Bob Abernathy 28 Will Player 29 Lala Myers Luke Alexander Barbara Byers Rhonda & Christopher Payne

From the Pastor. First United Methodist Church Clover, SC. January 2017

From the Pastor. First United Methodist Church Clover, SC. January 2017 First United Methodist Church Clover, SC www.cloverfumc.com January 2017 Mission: We, the congregation, in humble and selfless service to God, will go forth joyfully, empowered and enabled by the Holy