Cross. Talk JULY, Bangor First United Methodist Church Worship Hours. Three Simple Rules

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1 Bangor First United Methodist Church 703 Essex Street, Bangor Maine Cross Talk JULY, 2018 For Information... Phone: Website: (Sermon podcasts available) Facebook: First Included in this issue. Community Meal/Food cupboard 3 Coffee Fellowship 3 My 4 Prayer requests 5 Meetings & Events 5 Birthdays 6 Worship Assistants 7 Calendar 8 Three Simple Rules Our July sermon series is inspired by United Methodist Bishop Rueben P. Job s book Three Simple Rules. We ll reflect on the three principles of Christian living as stated by John Wesley in his General Rules (and reworded by Bishop Job): Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. The Three Simple Rules can lead us to a more faithful way of living as disciples of Jesus Christ. July 8: Do No Harm (Romans 14:13-23) July 15: Do Good (James 2:14-17; Luke 6:27-36) July 22: Stay in Love with God (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) July 29: Not Far From the Kingdom (Mark 12:28-34) The United Methodist Church OPEN MINDS OPEN HEARTS OPEN DOORS Bangor First United Methodist Church Worship Hours 8:30-9:00: Pathways to God 10:30-11:30: Traditional Worship 10:45-11:30: Summer Sunday school (Children meet during the summer in one large group for lessons and activities on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays...Children remain with their parents in worship on the first Sunday)

2 PAGE 2 This N That... Wednesdays in the Park Book discussion at Broadway Park Wednesdays at noon beginning July 11 Fear is a complex emotion. Sometimes it saves us. More often it robs us of the life we want. But we can take our lives back. Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Adam Hamilton shows how to untangle the knots we feel about disappointing others, failure, financial insecurity, loneliness, insignificance, and aging. Then he helps readers understand and counter fears related to such outsize perils as terrorism, death, and the apocalypse. For anyone struggling with fear or wondering how families and communities can thrive in troubled times, Unafraid offers an informed and inspiring message full of practical solutions. A limited number of books are available in the church office. Books (including Kindle and audiobook format) may be purchased at Amazon and other book sellers. Updating Contact Info. If you have changed your phone number, or home address please let the office know so we can keep our contacts current. Membership Class If you would like to become a member of Bangor First United Methodist Church please let Pastor Arlene know or give the office a call. Plans are in the works for a new membership class to begin soon. July 30- August 3 9:00-12:00 Many thanks to all who: *Donated items *Grew plants *Baked goodies *Prepared and served snacks *Moved, picked up and sorted items *Helped clean up! It takes many hands to have a huge yard sale like ours and we appreciate all your help!

3 PAGE 3 COMMUNITY MEALS FOR JULY JULY MEALS July 5: Tuna Salad rolls July 12: Chili dogs July 19 : Assorted salad July 26: Pot Luck *Meals are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances JULY NEEDS July 5: Desserts or plain chips July 12: Desserts or plain chips July 19: Desserts July 26 : Desserts HEART HEALTHY BEAN SUPPER FOOD CUPBOARD NEEDS FOR JULY SATURDAY, JULY 28 5:00-6:00 pm During the month of July we are asking for donations of the following items for the food cupboard: Jams and jelly Chunky soup COFFEE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS FOR JULY Canned fruit Chef boyardee products July 1: Ritz-Perkins family, Gary & Jane Shaffer Boxed salad mixes Toilet paper July 8: Andy & Diane Moody, Jeff & Jill Churchill July 15: Nancy Isaacs, Jim & Hazel Chick, Page Chaloult July 22: Jim & Jane Sinclair, Charlotte Witham July 29: Jim & Jane Burkhart, Wayne Griffith-Hurst, Mary Ann Harlan QR code for smart phones that will take you directly to the FUMC electronic donation page.

4 PAGE 4 NEWS FROM.. And MEMORY JOGGERS My and Memory Joggers My and Memory Joggers themes for July are Independence Day, Bees & Honey, Tutti Fruitti, Hodge-Podge, Sitting on the Porch, Baseball, Camping, Dairy Farming, Let s Picnic, Here s to Maine, and Starry Night. We are still looking for volunteers If interested please see or call me at Our hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00 am 2:00 pm If you haven t already, please Like Us and Share Us on facebook at My Friend s Place/Memory Joggers, Bangor, ME Blessings, Dottie England, Director MONDAYS AT 1:00 IN THE FIRESIDE ROOM EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Celebrate freedom! Happy July 4th!

5 PAGE 5 July Meetings / Events at Bangor First UMC Meetings: July 1: Worship Committee July 10: FLIA Childcare Committee; 6:00 pm July 11: New book study begins at Broadway park July 18: SPRC; 5:00 July 28: Bean supper Events/Services: Sundays at 8:30: Pathways to God Christian Education 10:45 (2nd-4th Sundays) Book Study in the Park; Wednesdays at noon Bean Supper: July 28 Ongoing Group Meetings Food Addicts in Recovery meet each Monday at 6:30 Bangor Community Chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 6:30 (Sept-May) Toymakers meet each Monday evening at 6:00 Cub Scouts meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 (Sept-June) Delta Kappa Gamma meets monthly (Sept June) on the first Monday. EAAA Café: Tuesdays; Noon Sandra B. Neil A. Tammy B. Rachel D. Peg S. Norm & Marguerite The Falla family Bill P Dawn R. Bob & Jackie L. Silvia W. Jill S. Greg P. Anne B. Brad P. Adam S. Geneva I. Marion G. Eliana B. Wayne G Jen C. The Bangor Area Street Pastors Prayer Requests Into your hands Heavenly Father we entrust these people who are in need of your healing touch, knowledge of your presence, and your comfort. Sustain them in good days and bad. Help them to feel your loving presence with them during every difficulty, for you are always there ahead of any circumstance. Watch over all those who are in need. Help them to feel that you are always near them and know that all they need do is look to YOU for comfort and for strength. In Your loving name we pray. Amen Don t you know? Haven t you heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He doesn t grow tired or weary. His understanding is beyond human reach, giving power to the tired and reviving the exhausted. Youths will become tired and weary, young men will certainly stumble; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary. Isaiah 40: (Common English Bible)

6 PAGE 6 Birthdays JULY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Joyce Veysey 3 Betsey Field 4 Scott Edwards 5 Sylvia Moore Gary Shaffer Skippy Valentine 14 Linda Thrush Dom Soucie Leslie Johnson- Wright Dawn Roundy Hans Christensen Lisa Swett Connor Downs Mary Jane Tozier 31 Jim Mello Deb Sprplom. Happy Birthday To you To Jesus be true God Bless you and keep you the whole year through!

7 Worship Assistants for July, 2018 ***If you are unable to cover the date for which you are scheduled please arrange for a substitute or call the person who contacted you or give the office a call. PAGE 7 Readers Trustees Media & Media Sound Techs 1 Skippy Valentine 8 Bob Allen 15 Marybeth Allen 22 Mary Cissell Smith 29 Robert Worcester 1 Marybeth Allen 8 Gregg Stewart 15 David Pelkey 22 Andrew Croce 29 Marybeth Allen Geoff Dapice Wayne Griffith-Hurst Sound Jim Burkhart Greeters for the 10:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary Door Essex Essex Street Street Door Back Door 1 Charlotte Witham 8 Jim & Jane Sinclair 15 Hillson & Sally Beal 22 Don Gallupe/ Linda Morris 29 Dan & Louise Hatch 1 Polly Goding 8 Bob & Tammy Worcester 15 Roz Fisher 22 Linda Folsom 29 Sylvia Moore 1 Rolfe Flood 8 Donna Frost 15 Gary & Shaffer 22 Linda Thrush 29 Gary & Jane Shaffer Newsletter Deadline Worship Schedule Let your light shine as bright as the summer sun! Deadline for information for the August newsletter is July 16. Information may be submitted in written form, via or by phone. Pathways to God 8:30 Traditional Worship Service: 10:30 Christian Ed for children at 10:45 (2nd-4th Sundays) through June

8 CROSS TALK PAGE 8 Bangor First United Methodist Church Calendar for... July, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00: Toymakers 6:00: FAIR Office Closed Memory Joggeers closed 4:00 Community Meal 10:00 My :00: Toymakers 6:00: FAIR 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts New Book Study noon 4:00 Community Meal 10:00 My :45 Christian Ed 6:00: Toymakers 6:00: FAIR 5:00 MFP Board 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts Book study 4:00 Community Meal 10:00 My 5:30 SPRC :45 Christian Ed 6:00 Toymakers 6:00 FAIR 10:00 Memory Joggers 6:00 Cub Scouts Book Study 4:00 Community Meal 10:00 My 5-6:00 Bean Supper Yoga 10:45 Christian Ed 6:00 Toymakers 6:00 FAIR VBS