First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72. Newbern, TN

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1 Phone: (731) Fax: (731) First United Methodist Church 103 W Main Street P.O. Box 72 Message from Pastor Gus A Call to Action Conference I enjoy having the congregations I serve hear from as many sources as possible about the various aspects we can use to define and measure the health of congregational life and achieve spiritual health. Thursday, September 8 th at 6:30 PM will be a special time for Methodist folks in our district. There will be a worship service including communion at 1 st UMC of Union City followed by sharing by Dr. John Bonson from our United Methodist Communications office in Jackson. Dr. Bonson will be speaking about research findings entitled, A Call to Action. His sharing will offer what the latest research reveals regarding the characteristics of growing congregations. This would be a great event especially for our leaders to attend, but also for everyone from our congregation that desires to see our church move forward. Meet our interim Bishop September 18, 6:00 PM, 1st UMC of Jackson will be an opportunity to hear our interim bishop, Bishop James Chamness address our congregations. I assume Bishop Chamness will outline what his efforts will focus on over the next year. Perhaps we can get a group to go to Jackson and eat together before the event or go out for refreshments after the event. I ll be attending this event so let me know if you would like to ride along. Congregational Nominations: It is time to begin thinking about asking people to serve as leaders and members of various church teams and committees. Please pray and consider carefully if you are asked to serve. Also, if you are currently serving either as a leader or team member and you wish to step away from serving in your position, then please send me an or letter so we can know in advance before the nominations committee begins meeting in September. September 2011 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Revelations 21:5 (KJV) 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 a.m. Wednesday Adult Groups and ACTS Youth Program (K-12) 7:00 p.m. (Potluck meal once a month beginning at 6:30pm) 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 Acts/Wednesday Study Groups September 11 th at 5:00 PM will be a gathering for all ages of youth who plan on attending Wednesday evening groups. We would ask that adults who will lead kid/youth groups to also attend so you can introduce yourself to the kids that motivation be in your group. Our ACTS and adult groups will begin on September 14 th. This year we are changing some things up so below are some key details. Groups start at 7:00 PM. Some have asked if this is too late for little ones. Good question. We want to try this later starting time. After all, we know many churches start their evening activities at 7:00 and families attend ballgames and other events that begin at 7:00 or later so perhaps 7:00 gives people a little more time to get here and not be so rushed. Meals: We will not have a meal every week before groups. We are going to have a potluck kickoff meal on the 14 th. at 6:30. Once a month will have a potluck dinner together at 6:30 then go to our groups. We ll try the schedule above through the first two months of the fall and then evaluate whether this is working or not. If you have questions or feedback, contact Jerry Leach or me, Pastor Gus. Thanks, Pastor Gus Pastor Gus Baby Shower Thanks, The Dorcas and Esther Circles invite all Ladies of the church to a Baby Shower honoring Amber May Sharp on Sunday, September 11, 2011, from 2-4 pm at the home of Jane Edwards, 206 Clearview Drive, Newbern. Selections: Walmart, Target and Stitch & Print Dear members of First Methodist Church, On behalf of all the families of patients in the ICU, I would like to thank you for the snacks that you have provided for them. We appreciate your kindness and generosity. Sincerely, Ida Guthrie Dyersburg Regional Volunteer

3 Prayer Concerns Joys/Praises: Teresa Cavitt (wife of Dist. Supt. Steve Cavitt)- received good news from her recent medical tests New Concerns: Joe Holland has had preliminary tests that indicate an unidentifiable mass on his kidney. He is presently in Michigan with his daughter for further tests and surgery. Dan Smith is having health problems. Jim Edwards (brother-in-law of Jane Edwards)-suffered a second stroke and is seriously ill. Pray for Healing, Comfort and Peace for: Jo Flack-gaining strength following heart valve replacement. Deane Goldmann (brother-in-law of Michele Gammill)- diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma. Meeting with oncologist next week to determine treatment plan. Brian Peevyhouse-had a rough week following chemo but is doing okay. Jesse Smith (brother of Nathan Smith)-lost the end of two fingers in an industrial accident. Michael Smith (father of Nathan Smith)-continues to experience problems as a result of a severe fall. David Sawyer-has had a rough week following chemo; is still having tests to determine the source of his cancer, may have to have cobalt treatments. Our friends /family in rehabilitation, assisted living or nursing homes Charles Caldwell-Dyersburg Manor, 1900 Parr Ave, Dyersburg Dorothy Enochs-Canterbury Place, 900 Hwy 51 Byp N, Dyersburg *Betty Holland-Elmcroft of Jackson, Apt#A106, 911 Old Humboldt Rd., Jackson,TN (NEW Address) Mary Helen Ladd-Covington Manor, Hwy 51 S, Covington, Herman Rabalais-Room 14A, Oakwood Community Living Center, 1636 Woodlawn Ave, Dyersburg Please pray earnestly for: Our church, pastor, church leaders and the church s ministry; Our country and that the leaders of our country will make wise decisions; Those who have lost their jobs in a struggling economy; The safety for our troops and for the families who have lost loved ones; Our own personal growth as we strive to be disciples of Christ September 2 Herbert Joe Adams 4 Maddux Fisher Moore 6 Stephen Younger 8 Matthew Rudolph 9 Barbara Roberts Jane Overbey Rob Owen 10 Gary Valentine, Sr. 13 Buddy Jones 16 Emilee Jane Ray Elliott Lamb 17 Margaret Cary 20 Scott Roberts 22 Dorothy Enochs Daniel Lohrum 24 Mandy Moore Cogdill Jimmy Michael Allyson Pugh 26 Jay Thornton 29 Earl Uitendaal Wednesday Night Activities for all ages will resume on September 14th. Please watch for information regarding details about our Wednesday evening ministries.

4 Join us on Facebook! A page has been created where we can share and exchange information on upcoming events, community news and whatever else may be relevant to our ministry. Just Like our page to get tapped in. Check us out on the web at On the website you will find information about upcoming events, our ministries, links to other sites of interest as well as Pastor Gus s sermons and the monthly newsletter. We are continually striving to improve the website. We invite you to come on in and take a look around. Extra Extra Mark Lamb is our chair of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee (PPR). Mark will be recruiting 2-3 people to serve on a team to help in various ways as we search for a worship leader/choir director. Talk with Mark if you have interest serving on this team or leads on people the team might contact as a worship leader choir director. Your Ad Goes Here Nursery Worker Schedule September 4 Melba Moore September 11 Emily Young September 18 Pattye Williams September 25 Wendy Smith Children s Church Worker Schedule September 4 Tiffany Rogers September 11 Wendy Smith September 18 Melba Moore September 25 Amy Davis The DCHS Marching Band is going on a 4-day adventure to Chicago this spring to enjoy the sights and march in the St. Patrick s Day Parade!! They are selling Butter Braids ($12/each) to help support this effort. Please see your neighborhood band kid or Michele Gammill for more details. Thank you.

5 September 2011 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9 1 Nominations Team Meeting pm Baby Shower for Amber May Sharp 12 5:30pm Trustees 6:30pm Finance 7:00pm Council :30 pm Potluck Dinner/ACTS/Adult Bible Studies 15 6:30 pm Charting the Course Team :30 pm Dorcas Circle ACTS/Adult Bible Studies Noon Deadline for Newsletter materials Esther Circle ACTS/Adult Bible Studies 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