NFUMC Services. Mount Carmel UMC

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1 First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Phone (731) Fax (731) Message from Pastor Gus Last Sunday I informed the congregation that I will be resigning from serving the Mt. Carmel-Newbern congregations. I have decided not to finish the process of becoming an elder in the United Methodist Church. My intention is to seek service once again within the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Our hope is to get closer to our family. We would like to not have so far to travel to see our daughter and grandchildren; yet not be too far from Daniel, should he decide to remain in this area. Considering Marlene s health situation, it would be good for her to see our grandkids more often than she currently does. It was a very difficult decision to make. We love everyone here and wherever we do move; our home will always be open to all of you. At this time, I do not know where we will be going or the final date of my service. My hope is that an opportunity to serve will occur by June when pastors are normally moved. Please keep us in your prayers as we take this step of faith, and we ll pray you will have the pastor appointed that will be a good fit. Again, let me express my gratitude for being allowed to serve you. Pastor Gus Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing with cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you. 1 Peter 3:9 (GNT) NFUMC Services Sunday Adult Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 11:00 am Nursery and Children s Worship (Pre K to Grade 3): 11:00 am Wednesday Adult Groups & A.C.T.S. Youth Program (K-12): 7:00 pm (Fellowship meal 1 st Wednesday beginning at 6:00pm) Prayer group meets in the Innovator's classroom Genesis Bible Study meets in the Helen Hines Room Mount Carmel UMC Sunday Services Worship Service: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:30 am 2200 Grills Road Mailing address: Mt. Carmel UMC Pamela Hassell 187 Loys Johnson Road

2 Wednesday Night Potluck The monthly potluck meal has moved from the second Wednesday night of the month to the first Wednesday. Also, we will begin the meal at 6:00 pm instead of 6:30 pm to allow time for eating and fellowship before beginning our classes and studies. On no-meal nights, ACTS/Studies will be at 6:30 pm. So the February Potluck will be on February 1st at six o clock. Meat and drinks will be provided by the church so you may bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. DCHS Calendar 1st - Counselor Learn Blocks 1st - End of 4 1/2 Weeks 2nd - Report Cards 2nd - Parent/Teacher Conference (3:30-6:30) 7th - 11th Grade Writing Test 8th - Writing Test Make Up 9th - Early Release (12:30) 11th - ACT Test 20th -President's Day - No School Amy Linn Gregory Stewart named DSCC Outstanding Alumnae In 1992, Amy Linn Gregory Stewart earned her Associate of Science degree from Dyersburg State Community College where she was ambassador, member of the Lady Eagles basketball team and elected coming Queen. Upon graduating from DSCC, Stewart went on to UT Martin to complete her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a highly qualified status. Stewart began her career at Fifth Consolidated Elementary School. She soon accepted a position at Finley Elementary as a first grade teacher and head coach of the girls basketball team. She currently teaches fourth grade at Finley and has been named Teacher of the Year. February 3 February 4 February 10 February February 24 - March 1 Raleigh-Egypt Bolton Brighton* 13AAA District Tournament Region 7 AAA Tournament Northside Arlington Stewart is the wife of Jason Stewart; mother of Jacob and Josh Stewart; and daughter of Judy Gregory and the late Eddie Gregory. A.C.T.S. SNACKS February 3 February 4 February 10 February February 24 - March 1 Raleigh-Egypt Bolton Brighton* 13AAA District Tournament Region 7 AAA Tournament Northside Arlington If you would be willing to furnish a snack for our youth on Wednesday nights, please contact Judy Gregory at jgregory@ecsis.net or for more information. Cookies, potato chips, brownies, popcorn, drinks or any snack items would be greatly enjoyed and appreciated. Dottie Leach will be responsible for Snacks on Wednesday Evening, February 8, Monthly lists should start being published in the March newsletter.

3 1 Jane Edwards 3 Paul Hamblin 8 Leon Williams 11 Janie Austin 12 Patsy Simmons Our Prayers of Sympathy To the family and friends of Helen Smith, who passed away January 18 th To Jane Edwards and family after the passing of her brother, Billy Roberts To John Baltrhop after the passing of his uncle, Ralph Shorty Balthrop, on January 24 th Praise The DCHS/DHS alumni games raised $23,000 for the McNeil Family. New Concerns Katie Bondurant Creech has brain tumor and will find out treatment plan this week Mandy Moore Cogdill Lucille Parker Cornea surgery Tommy Harrington Surgery Jarrell Thornton Surgery Pray for restored health, comfort and peace for: The family of Kevin Seratt Aliza Bragg (baby daughter of Dustin & Jenna Brag) is to see pediatric neurologist Etta Caldwell Pearson Fell and broke her hip Patsy Ray leg amputation Carolyn Potter cancer Sharon Sparks February 15 Amy Travis Davis 20 Tanna Canada 21 Rev. Richard Denton 22 Pattye Williams 28 Becky Mitchell Please inform Michele Gammill of any birthdays that need to be added or removed from the birthday list for this month or any other. Mike Chilcutt widespread cancer Tripp McNeil John Dykes Kidney biopsy The family of Austin Seratt Judy Bibbs Brewer Jean Palmer David Sawyer Mattie Poteet Please continue to pray for our friends /family, homebound, in rehabilitation, assisted living or nursing homes; Marjorie Lindley Room 219, The Highlands Betty Holland Elmcroft of Jackson, Apt#A106, 911 Old Humboldt Rd., Jackson, TN38305 Mary Helen Ladd Covington Manor, Hwy 51 S., Covington, Herman Rabalais Room 14A, Oakwood Community Living Center, 1636 Woodlawn Ave., Dyersburg Dorothy Enochs Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 Bypass N., Dyersburg, TN Lucille Parker 810 W Main Street, Newbern Nursery Schedule February 5 Nancy Davis February 12 Wendy Smith February 19 Tiffany Rogers February 26 Judy Gregory Children s Church Schedule February 5 Dottie Leach February 12 Marlene Lohrum February 19 Emily Young February 26 Melba Moore Trustee s Report The Trustees met on Saturday, January 7, 2012, to have their annual inspection of the church and parsonage. Any problems with the property were noted and the Trustees will address these problems in the coming months. At the next meeting of the Trustees they will discuss the priority of repairs that will need to be done. Repairs completed in 2011 for the parsonage are as follows: added new duct work in the bedroom, drain in the driveway - parking area was repaired to prevent standing water, some receptacles were updated and 110V window A/C in kitchen was repaired. Other repairs which were completed prior to March of 2011 were 11 windows replaced in the parsonage with high efficiency vinyl windows, dead tree removed, various minor plumbing repairs were made, gas log insert installed in living room fireplace, H/AC system repaired and additional vents installed and water heater was replaced. Members of the Trustees are as follows: Cindy Mitchell, Donna Uitendaal, Joe Rogers, Patrick Williams, Steve Moore, Gerald Tidwell, Roy Mann, John Bryant and Albert Pouyer.

4 UMW Mission Studies for 2012 February 11: Joining the Brownsville District Medina United Methodist Church Study Journey with Rev. Dan Leslie March 17: Joining the Brownsville District Dresden First United Methodist Church Study Haiti with Rev. Bea French Also: There will be UMW Officers training during lunch. Lunch will be provided at all studies. 9:00 9:30 am: Registration Mission Studies start at 10:00 am. Wendy and Zach Smith will be overseeing the ACTS Wednesday ministries. Their responsibilities will include recruitment and support of the leaders of our kids small groups. As time goes along they will also lead activities of service, recreation, and fellowship to mentor or disciple our youth. Please let Wendy and Zach know you will pray for their leadership and offer your help to them in tangible ways.

5 February 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 5:30pm Trustees 6:30pm Finance 7:00pm Council 1 6:00 pm - Outreach 6:00 pm - Potluck 7:00 pm - ACTS/ABS Noon - Sweetheart Appreciation Potluck :30 pm Dorcas Circle :00 pm Esther Circle :30 am Ladies Dominoes First day of lent Noon Deadline for Newsletter materials First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Place Stamp Here YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Worship and fellowship are available every Sunday as we open our doors and hearts to every visitor. Your attendance and participation mean a great deal to our Church Family. We ask every visitor to complete the visitor information card and place it in the offering plate. If you do not have a church home, please consider worshipping with us every Sunday