BSA Troop 36 Fish Fry Saturday, May 6, pm in JOY Hall

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1 May 2017 Come expectantly seeking Jesus. Follow Him boldly. Go witness intentionally. BSA Troop 36 Fish Fry Saturday, May 6, pm in JOY Hall Church-wide Luncheon Honoring our High School Seniors In JOY Hall after the 11:00 am Worship Service on Sunday, May 7, 2017 Save the date: May 21, 2017 We are planning a special farewell reception for Spencer Emmert and family. After 14 years as our choir director, he has accepted a position at FUMC in Sulphur Springs. Congratulations and best wishes. 6:00 pm, Sunday, May 21, 2017 Be in prayer as our youth prepare to serve the Baton Rouge Community for their mission trip June 4-10, 2017 Mark your calendar now for Vacation Bible School June 19-22, 2017 Pray for our church leaders as they attend the Texas Annual Conference in Houston on May 28-31, 2017 National Day of Prayer at Church on the Rock Noon, Thursday May 4, 2017 Be on the lookout for how to volunteer, what supplies to donate, and how to sign up your children. Serving the children in our community. 1

2 A Note From Our Pastor Dear Friends, To participate in the life of the church a person promises to support God s work through the giving of financial gifts. Paul provided some instructions on how a church was to give to God. They have become the foundation of giving in the church to this present day giving money on the first day of the week during worship, and sending money to help the church in other parts of the world: Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches in Galatia. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so that collections need not be taken when I come. And when I arrive, I will send any whom you approve with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem. (1 Corinthians 16:1-3) This reasoning of Paul could be the foundation of the United Methodist apportionment monies, which local churches send to a United Methodist Annual Conference to be distributed to people in need throughout the world. Financial gifts are an important aspect of a person s spiritual growth and a way for individuals to participate in the ministry of the Church. Kennon L. Callahan states in his book, Effective Church Finances, Congregations that practice effective church finances keep first things first. They focus some of their very best creativity, leadership, and energies on advancing their mission. This focus on advancing their mission also helps them to develop healthy habits of church finances. We are about to enter our summer season with people traveling and taking vacations. Remember to continue to support God s work through your gifts during our summer activities. Grace and Peace, Dick White 2 8:30 am Service Mike Gilmore Tammy Gilmore Annette Wilbourn May 11:00 am Service Carolyn Manning Kevan, Ben & Ava Burroughs Michelle & Abby Dobbs Pete Andres USHER? Ushering at our worship services is an easy way to serve the church, especially when we have plenty of helpers on each team. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Darrell or Debby Slabaugh at Wednesday Night Live Continues: Date Meal Host 5/3 Lasagna Covenant Class 5/10 Tacos Open Door Class 5/17 t.b.d. Life Class 5/24 Chicken Strips Journey Class Adult Program: Divine Benefits by Robert Morris Intercessory Prayers for: Paul Bozeman, Marcia Chewning, Joan Collins, Joe Crawford, Gary DeArmond, Nelda Deer Dodd, Emmett Dixon, Don Edwards, Bill Fry, Bruce Grider, Millie Grider, Carol Hawkins, Gwen Heaton, Billie Kleebauer, Janet McGill-Faubion, Jan Nisbet, Kay Robinson, Keefe & Tina Cropper, Dick & JoAn White, Bobby & Mary Phipps, Gary Thurman FUMC Communion Rail Offering April: $610 to United Methodist Committee on Relief May: FUMC Scholarship Fund May's communion rail offering will be going towards the FUMC Scholarship fund. The FUMC Quitman Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior(s) that is an active member of FUMC and meets requirements set forth by the Scholarship Committee.

3 FUMC Sunday 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Monday 9:00 am n-joy Line Dancing Wednesday 1:00 pm Covenant Prayer Group 5:15 pm WNL meal 6:00 pm WNL programs 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00 am - Men s Prayer Breakfast at Tea Room 9:00 am n-joy Line Dancing Noon Quitman Rings 5:15 pm JOY Ringers Book Club 2:00 pm, on the 2nd Monday in the Life Classroom May 8, 2017 June 12, 2017 The Curious Charms All the Light We Of Arthur Pepper Cannot See by Phaedra Patrick by Anthony Doerr FUMC 5/1 2:00 pm Monday Writing Club 5/4 noon Thursday National Day of Prayer 5/6 5-7 pm Saturday BSA Fish Fry 5/7 noon Sunday Senior Sunday 5/7 1:30 pm Trustee Mtg 5/8 7:30 am Monday Food Bank 5/8 2 pm Monday Book Club 5/10 10 am Wesley House Devotion 5/12 9 am Friday Food Bank Sr. Box Delivery 5/14 Mother s Day 5/16 5:30 pm Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 5/16 6:30 pm Tuesday UM Men 5/17 10 am Heritage Devotion 5/19 11 am Friday Savor the Word Bible Study 5/ am Saturday Cub Scout Pack Event 5/21 noon Farewell to Spencer 5/21 6 pm Sunday Church Council 5/29 Memorial Day Office Closed Third Tuesday of the month Meal at 6:30 pm, bring a dish to share May 16, 2017 Program host: Dr. Dick White Savor the Word 3rd Friday of the month, continues May 19, 2017 Fellowship 11:00 am, Lunch 11:30, Bible Study at noon, led by Sandra Grider at Julia Gary s Home 1335 FM 288 (near the Lake Fork SRA office) r.s.v.p May 2017 Financial Update As of April 23, 2017 General Fund Year-To-Date Giving $131,171. Year-To-Date Budget $136,594. 5/1 Lynda Gibson Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Patsy Webber Stella Lundy 5/3 Garrett Peek Michelle Dobbs 5/5 Ketzie DeGorostiza 5/6 Julia Gary 5/7 Corey Backer Dr. Mark Young 5/11 Carol Denson Bryan O Neal 5/13 Chip Emmert 5/15 Mike Kostial Joe DeGorostiza 5/18 Ray Andrews 5/19 Teresa Fulce 5/20 Sandy Narkiewicz 5/21 Daisy Bennett 5/24 Andrew Marcee Shaun Baker 5/26 Addison Marcee 5/27 Elaine Asmussen George Rosewall Clay O Neal Ricky Cameron 5/29 Melanie Poppenhusen Don Heinert 5/31 Anna Hayes Todd 3

4 What a church family I am pleased to be a part of during my time of recovery. I have been blessed with beautiful spring flowers, lovely cards, delicious food and special prayer. God bless you all. Love, Kay Robinson. Easter Egg Hunt Mission Trip 4

5 Easter Cantata Check out more pictures on our facebook page: First United Methodist Church of Quitman, Texas 5

6 2016 FUMC Contacts OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Are you ready? MISSION TO E.T.F.B., TYLER Join us May 8th at 7:30 AM for a bus ride to East Texas Food Bank in Tyler. In April, nine of us packed 48 cartons of beans which amounted to 1,052 lbs. We have a great fellowship with other volunteers and enjoy a meal together. Its a great way to serve Christ by helping others. Back Pack Program Kevan Burroughs Bridge/Evangelism Al Medina Caring Ministries Food Ministry Becky Bradfield Seasonal Remb. Carol Denson Homebound Bill Hedges Prayer Ministry Jimmy&Rita Johns Correspondence Kay Robinson Transportation Nan Vance Children s Programs Teresa Dunn Church Council Chair Jack Robinson Crafty Christians Donna Guvernator Cub Scouts Kristie Nichols Adult Choir Spencer Emmert Endowment Chair Darrell Slabaugh Fellowship Chair Annette Simpkins Finance Chair Beth Aikman Handbells JoAn White Church Office office@fumcquitman.org Newsletter Mary Wilson Missions Chair Keith & JoAnn Zimmerman Taste and See sharronnthomas@yahoo.com Trustees Chair Bill McPherson Savor the Word Julia Gary Staff Parish Relations Teresa Dunn United Methodist Men Don Hensley Youth Programs Taylor Ory Worship Chair Diane Blackwell any others Mary Wilson FUMC Operation Christmas Child Packing Party will be on Sunday, November 12, It is not too early to start collecting for the shoe box gifts. I got some good bargains after Christmas Sale and after Valentine Sale. Mineola now has the Dollar Tree. The month of May we will collect Washcloths. If you can not make a purchase of washcloths, monetary donations will be gladly accepted to help with shipping the shoebox gifts. Each box we pack costs $7 to ship. There is a need for a Project Leader to lead and promote this wonderful event in our church, please contact Gloria Jeane. Please pray with me that God will lay upon a heart here at FUMC to partner with Operation Christmas Child and fill the position of Drop Off Location Team Leader. If you have questions please contact Gloria Jeane,

7 Liberty Sunday 8:30 am Early Risers Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Brunch Bunch Sunday School Tuesday 9:30 am Liberty Prayer Circle Thursday Liberty Bells rehearsal at FUMC Annex Friday 10:00 am Bible Study Liberty 5/1 Monday 10:00 am Church Conference 5/4 Thursday 10:00 am Crafty Christians 5/6 Saturday Garage Sale 5/10 Wednesday 6:00 pm Trustee Meeting 5/11 Thursday 6:00 pm Fellowship Meal 5/18 Thursday 6:30 pm Council Meeting 5/29 Memorial Day Office Closed 5/12 Jan Campbell 5/24 Barbara Coleman 5/27 Andriana Smith 5/30 Joyce Duke 5/30 Stephanie Smith LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH : AN OLD CHURCH WITH A STRONG HEART Liberty Line...by John Sparks LIBERTY UMC CHURCH CONFERENCE MONDAY, MAY 1 10:00 AM LIBERTY SANCTUARY All members of Liberty UMC should plan to attend this most important meeting of our Congregation. For it is at this meeting that plans for the expansion of the Sanctuary will be presented, discussed and voted upon. There will be two votes: *The first item to be voted upon is yea or nay to accept the recommendation for the expansion as presented by our Trustees. *The second item to be voted upon is yea or nay to accept the recommendation of the Trustees and the Council to pay for the expansion with funds from the existing surplus in the 2017 operating budget as building costs are incurred and billed. Assuming approval of the two votes above, the plans must be presented to the District Board of Church Location and Building. This group will advise us of meeting details (date, time & place). Assuming approval of the District Board, construction plans will be refined and detailed as well as a schedule for the work. At some point, we will move our Sunday Services to Fellowship Hall until the construction is complete on the Sanctuary. Keeping with tradition, Liberty hosted an open Easter Sunrise Service for our two congregations and our community. A moving service was followed by an Easter Breakfast Feast for the approximately 200 in attendance. With a very busy April and Easter season completed it is now time to look at upcoming events and activities: May 6 Garage Sale benefitting Children s Camp Fund May 11 Fellowship Dinner (yes, it is 2 nd Thursday not 3 rd ) May 18 Church Council (yes it is 3 rd Thursday not 2 nd ) June 15 Fellowship Dinner (featuring Johnny Magic) June 18 Last service led by Dr. Dick White July 2 First Service led by Reverend Keefe Cropper Liberty UMC Communion Rail Offering for May 7, 2017 July 4 Patriotic Cookout Methodist Retirement Home 7

8 First United Methodist Church 406 E. Lane Street Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Youth 4:30 6:00 pm Liberty United Methodist Church 2581 E. Hwy Sunday School 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday, May 14, 2017 HAVE YOU MOVED OR HAVE A NEW PHONE NO? If so, please contact Mary Wilson in the church office so she can update the records. Call her at First United Methodist Church P O Box 1643 Quitman, TX Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Permit No. 14 Quitman, TX Transforming God s Children Into Disciples 8