From the Pastor. First United Methodist Church Clover, SC. June 2018

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1 First United Methodist Church Clover, SC June 2018 From the Pastor Summer and Conference ~ June kicks off for me, the beginning of Summer. It also means I begin it with the SC Annual Conference. Somehow that seems like a letdown. I do enjoy each year the worship services, discussing the business of the church, the celebration of ministries and the fellowship with people from all over the state. This year, we will again be at the TD Center in Greenville, SC and gather around a host of conversations. 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. We will again celebrate the Ordination of New Ministers, celebrate the 40 th year of Salkehatchie, Send off our Retired Pastors to Glory, Celebrate a host of missions and ministries throughout the state, get updated on ministry progress and then debate our positions on a variety of topics. I have been impressed in years past with the civility of such a large group of Methodist in the way they listen to one another, agree to disagree and then vote. Our Bishop, Jonathan Holston is very good at keeping us in order and leading us with strength and with loving focus. We have three delegates joining us to the conference in addition to Meg and I and we will do our very best to represent you all during our time. A few groups in the church have sent offerings that I know of 1) Missions sent an offering for $250 to Health Kits that will be assembled during the Conference and 2) the UMM sent $200 toward the Strength for Service Offering (Devotionals to those serving in the Military and Public Service). FUMC, Clover did receive again this year the Bishop s Five Star Award and we will celebrate this on Tuesday Morning of the Conference. If you have never been to the SC Annual Conference, feel free to load up the car and come on over the Greenville. The Conference will be held 3 rd -6 th from Sunrise to Late Evening each night is always open for anyone to attend. You, of course, will not have a vote at the conference, but you are welcome to sit in on the meetings and join us for worship and service.

2 From the Pastor, continued For a full schedule of the conference and further info you may go to home/resources/2018-annual-conference/ Please pray for us as we gather and represent the work of the United Methodist Church in South Carolina and share our ministries here in Clover. Joy and Peace ~ Rev. Tommy Wilkes PS: We are so thankful to also be returning to First UMC, Clover for another year. Clover is a special place and it is a privilege to serve in this place. Camp Meeting in July ~ we will have the services in a camp meeting style and encourage the congregation to come casual and bring a friend. Please Remember the Youth of FUMC on their retreats (Sr. High the first Weekend in June, Jr. High the Second Weekend) and the Bishopville Salkehatchie Camp where several of our youth and leaders will be attending on June th. We covet your prayers! Celebrations in May On May 13th, Mother s Day, we dedicated: Communion Banner: The Green Communion Banner is presented this morning to the glory of God and in loving memory of Betty Cox by Mel Smith, Steve Smith, Rick Smith, Richard Cox and various memorials given in her memory. Baptism Banner: Remembering her love of the church and her strong belief that others should join her here regularly, this banner is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Betsy Adams by her family. NRSV Pew Bibles: The new pew Bibles are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Elsie Adams. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the memorials given to the church in memory of our mother, Elsie Adams. Blessings to all. And 3) we were able to install the power amp for our sound system, new speakers and wiring in the sanctuary and place the board in a fixed cabinet in the balcony. We are now evaluating if we need to install the speakers in the balcony, but have them available if needed. Please give us your feedback on this if you worship in the balcony. Thanks so much to Joe Miller, Sam Jackson, RH Congregational Development and those who donated for this effort. We could not have done this without you. Welcome New Members ~ 2018 Confirmands, Reid Amrhein, Elizabeth McAllister & Rachel Reavis

3 FOREVER YOUNG & FRIENDS MEETING & LUNCH JUNE 28 The FY&F will meet at 10:30 in room 104 on Thursday, June 28. After the meeting we will have a covered dish lunch. More details to come. Think FIESTA! as the theme. FLAT ROCK PLAY HOUSE ON JUNE 21 Tickets for the people that signed up have been purchased. 25 people are going to see The Love List. We plan to leave the church by 9:15. If you plan to ride the bus or follow it please plan to meet at the Church at 9:00. We will eat lunch at Cracker Barrel. If there is time before the performance, we can explore/shop in Flat Rock. We have to be in our seats at 1:30. If you want to go and didn t buy a ticket with our group, you can call their box office and purchase a ticket. TRIP TO FESTIVAL OF WISDOM & GRACE AUGUST IT S NOT TOO LATE. YOU CAN STILL GO ON THIS GREAT TRIP. Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center You will need to make your own reservations & payment but you can travel & be with the Forever Young & Friends group. You can make reservations online at registrar@lakejunaluska.com or call There are registration forms online and can be printed if you want to mail it in (Festival of Wisdom & Grace Registration, PO Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745) PRICE - Before June 15 - $374 per adult staying 2 adults to a room; after June 15 price is $389 Before June 15 - $ per adult staying 1 adult to a room; after June 15 price is $590 INCLUDED - 3 nights lodging at the Terrace, 8 meals, all scheduled activities.

4 FY&F BEACH TRIP September 17 20, 2018 DAYTON HOUSE BEACH RESORT Here are the package prices and what it covers: INCUDED - 3 Nights in Ocean Front Efficiency Units, 3 Breakfasts, Admissions to Legends, Dinners at: Original Benjamin s, Chesapeake House and Carolina Roadhouse All taxes/gratuities PRICE - $255 per adult staying 2 adults to a room $395 per adult staying 1 adult to a room First payment of $130 due on or before JUNE 20 Second payment of $125 (two in a room) is due on or before AUGUST 2 Make checks out to FUMC Forever Young. On the for/memo line write beach trip. Checks -@ the church office or in the offering plate in an envelope. LIST - Names will be added to the list when first payment is received. Esther Circle will meet on Monday, June 11th, at 10:00am in the Steve Camp classroom for an inspiring lesson from Sherry Adams. We will submit our suggestions for those we think should be the honorees at our UMW Day in August. The Sapphire Award goes to a special member of UMW for her lifetime of dedication and/or service. The Special Recognition Award recognizes two church members who have made significant contributions to the church. Afterwards we will adjourn to visit Mama Cat in her new apartment across the street. She appreciates all the ways our church has helped her with this move. If you do not have a circle yet, come visit us. We would love to have you. Call with questions. Windy Bartee, Martha Circle will meet on Monday evening, June 11th, at 7:00pm. Rebekah Circle will meet Tuesday, June 12th, at the church at 7:00pm.

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6 Those Who Serve June :30 Charlie Love, Head Lamar Brown Devin Pierzinski Daryl Pierzinski 11:00 Bobby Abernathy, Head Alan Abernathy Rand Gordon Scott Deal June 3 Vicki Reavis & Jon Valentine June 10 Renee Farris & Candy McCain June 17 Sarah Robinson & Meredith McDaniel June 24 Addie Yarbrough & Jackie Abernathy 8:30 Lobby - Janet Love Elevator - Faye Brown 11:00 Lobby - Linda Abernathy Elevator - Grace White June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 Tom Meyer Eddie Sherwood Jeannette Stabler Alan Abernathy 11:00 Service 8:30 10:50/11:00 6/3 Sarah Dover, Hope Long Tommy Burton, Evelyn Cameron 6/10 Lindee Dover, Hope Long Missy Whitley, Jeannine Wyatt 6/17 Susan Killian, Hope Long Jackie Abernathy, Kim Eleazer 6/24 Evelyn Cameron, Hope Long Becky Jackson, Kelly Nellums

7 FIRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH CLOVER, SC 124 Bethel St. Clover, SC (803) United Methodist Men will lead the service on Sunday, June 17, FUMC Staff Reverend Tommy Wilkes, Senior Pastor Reverend Meg Wilkes, Associate Minister 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 Cathy Allen, BIG/Tweens Coordinator cmallen217@gmail.com Christine Payseur, Church Business / Technical Coordinator cpayseur@cloverfumc.org Shirley M. Davis, Administrative Assistant / Financial Secretary sdavis@cloverfumc.org Natasha Bilousova, Pianist Nannette Carnes, Organist Tracie Kite, Sexton - kitetracie@hotmail.com Hope Long, Nursery Care Worker / Coordinator Windy Bartee, Lay Leader Ray Reavis, Bob Grindle, Renee Gallien, Conference Lay Members

8 30 Kaitlynn Robinson Taylor Whitley June Birthdays and Anniversaries Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Tommy Burton 2 Johnny Gossett Madison Hamby 3 Noah Goddard Jane Robinson Marie & Fred Baker Missy & Chris Whitley 4 Ryan Crawford Candace Dobson 5 Mac Forehand Andy Harris Kim & Jack Britton 6 Samuel Gossett Chris Whitley Terrie & Randall Cole 7 Blair Abernathy 8 Katelyn Curtin 9 Tristan Dover Melva Jones Leslie Misicka Kay Owen Chandler & Tina Cargill 10 Elizabeth Bartee 11 Peg & Pete Flint 12 Randall Hart Shelly Pierzinski Elaine & Joe Biggers 13 Jim Baker 14 David King Anna & Alan Livingston 15 Amy Grindle Jackson Stanton John Urso Kay & Hank Owen Brian & Janet Maslankowski 16 Margie McCarter Jeff Thornburg Brian Winslow Susan Wright Elizabeth & Tully Gibson 17 Lauren Deal Janice Bucholtz 18 Debbie Skinnell Elizabeth Landis Ralph Miller Luke Wilkes Meg Wilkes 19 Madalyn Howard Paul Wright Jeff Yewcic 20 Kassidy Abbott 21 James Klopp 22 Brad Earnest Alika Holler Bryan Killian Sally & Daniel Joye 23 Jim Owen Chandler Cargill Lauren & Nick Adams 24 Kim Killian Ashley & Rand Gordon 25 Logan Gregory Charlotte & Bob Dowd 26 Hayley Ann Cutway Kelly & Todd Hughes Meg Buchanan Richard Young Kim & William Eleazer 29 Rebecca Eleazer Brenda Garver Jessie Harris Charlie Love Ben Montgomery Renee & Tim Gallien

9 Clover FUMC Annual Calendar, Contacts, Holidays in United States Jun 2018 (Eastern Time) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sr HS - Bus 8am - Fishing Derby 3pm - Maggie -MFC Annual Conference - Greenville, SC Jr HS - Bus Sr HS - Bus 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 9am - Children - Bus 6:30am - Men's Prayer 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal Jr HS - Bus 10am - Esther Circle Election Location Youth - Bus 8:30am - Food Distribution 1pm - Janet Love - MFC 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm 9am - Children - Bus 6:30am - Men's Prayer 7pm - Martha Circle 7pm - Rebekah Circle 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal Father's Day 10:30am - Staff Meeting - BIG - Bus 6:30am - Men's Prayer Forever Young - Bus Bishopville Salkehatchie - 6pm - UMM - MFC 12pm - Staff Lunch - Meg's 6:30pm - Young Adult Bible 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm Bishopville Salkehatchie - Bus 6pm - Trustees :30pm - Boy Scouts - Rm Election Location 6:30am - Men's Prayer 7pm - Admin Council 6:30pm - Young Adult Bible 6:45pm - Choir Rehearsal