Visit the website to read our weekly blog that will post on Tuesdays. Rev. Fred Britton wrote our first edition.

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1 WEEKLY CONNECTION VOLUME 46 No. 21 MAY 25, 2016 Visit the website to read our weekly blog that will post on Tuesdays. Rev. Fred Britton wrote our first edition. We will receive a special offering on Sunday, June 5 for this year s 2016 Annual Conference Mission. Please give generously.

2 Please join us for a Retirement Celebration honoring Lee McKenzie for her 16 years of service to FUMC SundaY, MaY 29 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the GatherinG Room The United Methodist Women will be collecting DIAPERS for Helping Hands during the months of May and June. All sizes and brands are welcome. Please place your donations in the Helping Hands bin in the Old Fellowship Hall or outside Wesley Hall.

3 Sesquicentennial UPDATE The Sesquicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that our third focus in the celebration of our yearlong 150 th anniversary celebration is to spend the end of May and month of June learning about and intentionally supporting mission work that takes place at our church. Our church members continually find ways to offer support here in Tupelo with initiatives like Helping Hands, Habitat for Humanity, and Weekend Backpack, and we have taken active roles in missions around the world through our mission trips to the Mississippi Delta, Mexico, Africa, Costa Rica, and other locations. We are excited to share that we will culminate our focus on missions this year with a commissioning service for the mission trip to Honduras on Sunday, June 26. We challenge you during the end of May and beginning of June to take an active role in one of the mission initiatives at our church, and we invite you to make a priority of attending the church service on Sunday, June 26 as we recognize the Honduras mission trip team as a part of our sesquicentennial celebration. Fun Facts: Did you know that the vision of Habitat for Humanity is a world where everyone has a decent place to live? Luther Millsaps, a member of our church who passed away in 2010, began trying to organize Habitat for Humanity in 1982 out of Sunday school classrooms, and the actual chapter of Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity began in Since then our church has endeavored to fulfill the mission of Habitat for Humanity : Seeking to put God s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. First United Methodist Church has sponsored around 30 Habitat houses, helping bring hope to families in Tupelo. In September of 2015, FUMC sponsored a Blitz Build which was a commitment to complete the building of a house in a week s time. We had over 200 individuals from FUMC volunteer on the construction of a house on Park Street for the Crayton family putting in well over 800 volunteer hours. Because of the success of this project last year, our church has committed to another Blitz Build, for another deserving family, in the fall of The Blitz is a wonderful way to connect with our church family as well as others in the community, as we all work as a team to provide safe, affordable housing to members of our community. Skill as a builder is not a requirement, although it is nice to have a few of those skilled in construction. Please be on the look out for information this fall about how to get involved. Posters for sale: Posters of the beautiful artwork of the church for the Sesquicentennial Celebration are now for sale! The cost is $30 and checks can be made out to FUMC, for 150th celebration. Call or the church office today (marystewart@fumctupelo.com). FUMC TV MinistrY First United Methodist Church s TV Ministry continues to be enjoyed over Various satellite and cable systems throughout Northeast Mississippi. Our 11 a.m. Traditional service can be currently seen on the following channels and systems: Comcast cable Channel 4 MaxxSouth cable Channel 20 Cable One Channel 11 DISH Network Satellite Channel 49 And with a TV Antenna Channel 49 For further information, please contact Shannon Turner at or Shannon@fumctupelo.com.

4 The newsletter will publish every two weeks during June and July. MAY 25, JUNE 8, JUNE 22, JULY 6, JULY 20 Weekly publication will resume on August 3.

5 During the month of May, Older Children will be collecting toothpaste for Helping Hands! Bring your donation to Sunday School! Youth Parents! We want to keep you in the loop! If you are currently not receiving Updates about Youth news, to This will allow you to receive text updates about the Youth without being in a group text! Vacation Bible School June 6-10, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration deadline is May 26!

6 LIBRARY NEWS Thanks to the family of Jack Reed, Sr., the library has a wonderful collection of his Great Courses studies and Superstar Teacher Series. The collection includes titles of: Jesus and the Gospels, The Old and New Testaments, The Foundation of Western Civilization, The Conquests of the Americas, The History of the U.S., Churchill, Lincoln, American Literature, Great Authors, The Great Minds of Western Intellectual Tradition, Philosophy Religion, and the Meaning of Life and more. A wealth of knowledge is in this collection. Note: They are recorded on cassette tapes. Come by the library and pick one up. They do not have to be checked out. With the FUMC Prayer Ministry invites you on a ROAD TRIP in the church bus for a day retreat! Saturday, June 11, a.m. 3 p.m. (depart 8:30 a.m. return 4:30 p.m.) Cost: $35 (includes lunch) Location: The Dwelling Place, Brooksville Reflecting on the ancient wisdom of the Desert Ammas, we are offered a refreshing approach in the present. Our leader, Stephanie Bussey-Spencer Patton completed her diploma in Spiritual Direction at San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, California and recently received her Doctor of Ministry Degree from the same institution. She has served almost thirty years as a Presbyterian pastor (PCUSA). She currently pastors a small congregation in Oakland, TN and has a Spiritual Direction practice at First Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN. She also teaches Formation for Ministry Classes at Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS). Stephanie is married to Mike Patton, an attorney at Baker Donelson, and has two grown children, Mollie and Walker. There will be time for listening, quiet periods for reflection and response, and opportunity to rest in the spirit of desert wisdom. Interested? Contact Jennifer Shepherd or jen_shepherd@bellsouth.net Event registration can be done online at

7 June Birthdays 1 Linda Sullivan Megan Ware 2 Hoyt Reed Barnes Ellie Crabb Med Leake 3 Walter Mayfield Julie Smith 4 Melody Asters Mary Morgan Brown Emily Gatlin Olivia Lee Phyllis Livingston 5 Mary Beth Baker Merrie Hughes 6 Cheryll Arnold Emily Davidson Sandra Hudson Barrett Lovorn Lorene McAlilly Graham Richey Laura Thompson 7 Catherine Bell Harriet Ellett Lilla Riede McGraw Holley Meriweather Luke Stanford 8 Chris Hill Melissa Miley Julie Sloan June Anniversaries 1 D/M David Irwin M/M Harry Sumner 2 D/M Bob Buckley 4 M/M Todd Davidson M/M Chris Hawkins M/M Ty Culpepper 5 M/M Fred Strange 6 M/M John Brady 8 D/M Joe Edd Morris M/M Don Shepherd 9 M/M George Simpson D/M Tom Hutson M/M Chad West Lillie Sloan 9 Jarie Thompson 10 Carolyn Boggan Penny Collins June Geddie Laura Hodges Jessica Ramsey Wendell Trapp 12 Gary Hawkins Ainsley Hunt Mem Leake Alexis Moscato Sheila Oliver 13 Jack Capps Mary Ruth Furr Amanda Mitchell Anna Kathryn Sloan 14 Fred Mothershed Lily Ware 15 Rick Caldwell Claude Clayton, Jr. Leslie Galjour Jon Hancock Jean Hill Jessie Leddy BJ Simmons 16 Gary Beadles Alex Bibighaus Bryan Darling Katie Grace 11 M/M Curtis Buskirk D/M Jim Rish M/M Keith Lindsey D/M Fred Mothershed M/M Felix Rutledge, Sr. M/M Jon Paul Rhea 12 D/M Rick Griswold D/M Swan Burrus D/D Dax Eckard 14 R/M Hershel Wiygul 16 D/M Roy McAlilly M/M Michael Herman D/M Robert McAuley 17 D/M Jim Stone Brian McGraw DeDe Miley Mike Williams 17 Kay Loden 18 Jordan Estess Katie Hancock Laura Hankins 19 Jimmy Long Katherine Stone 20 Brian Condit Ben Curtis Bob Gatlin Maddie Hammond Addison Harris Sara Hinds Steve Southworth 21 Reed Bingham Heather Cartwright Wilson Miley Steve Monts Andy Osbirn Julia Reed Gaston Swords Summer Wilson 22 Stephanie Adams Edwin Crenshaw Eddie Warren 24 Tina Holland Hester Lowe Molly Massey 18 M/M Mac Curlee M/M Herb Parham M/M Jim Metcalfe 19 M/M Charles Johnston M/M Michael Ashley D/M Chris Decker 20 M/M Buzzy Mize M/M Bill Morgan 21 M/M Nat Leathers M/M David Branner 22 M/M Howard Hinds M/M Marion Cagle D/M Doug Clark 23 M/M Landon Morse Doty Miley Mike Oliver 25 Sawyer Clayton Randy Daniel Peggy Eckard JJ Moscato Shannon Quiroz 26 Cade Curry Jason Garrett Candace Hunt Will Leathers Adrian Turner 27 Paula Calhoun Angela Clegg Crofton Sloan, Jr. 28 Sara Kathryn Beasley Rainy Carr Carrie Cole Drew Richey Lex Rutledge Charlie Weir 29 Olivia Kate Harris Jeffrey Jaggers Caroline Markle Susan Wright Roberts 30 Donna Bridges Raiford Carter Abby Grace Merrell Rogers 24 M/M Jimmy Hollingsworth 25 M/M John Mark Holliday M/M Lanier Thompson M/M Shipman Sloan 26 M/M Mark Rutledge M/M Reid Waldrip 27 M/M Harry Collins 28 M/M Bill Moore 29 M/M Hugh Harris 30 M/M Thomas Mize M/M Ben Bingham

8 Beverly McAlilly Sarah Karrant Elsie White Emily Mote Danna Roper Carean Dendy Suzye Sheffield Kim Hodges Shannon Barber Kim Coffin Polly Bailey Johnna Garner Laurie Simons Susan Lann By: Ellen & Cade Curry Hall & Wesley Sumner LaVerne Prince By: Shawn Evans Diana Ezell By: TPSD Central Office Staff Carolyn Moore By: Lisa Cook HONORARIUMS SERVING SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 Polly Bailey By: M/M Jim McGraw M/M Benton Hilbun Beverly & Steve McAlilly By: M/M Benton Hilbun Beverly McAlilly Sarah Karrant Elsie White Emily Mote Danna Roper Carean Dendy By: Lily Pace Beverly McAlilly Polly Bailey Johnna Garner Laurie Simons Emily Mote Susan Lann Carean Dendy By: Corinne Pace Harrison Eidt Will Davis By: Shawn Brevard SANCTUARY SOUND: 8:45: Wes Partin 11: Robert Marion TV OPERATORS: Chris Coffin, Harold Hudson, Robert Marion GREETERS: 8:45 Traditional: Costa Hill The Invitation: Michelle/John Guyton 11:00: Jodie/Sean Thompson USHERS: 8:45 Traditional: John Brady, Harry Collins, Steve Holland, Gordon Hollingsworth The Invitation: Todd Buskirk, Donnie Bridges, Jeff McGregor, Ken Waldrip, Jim Zuelzke 11:00: Sam Agnew, Jim Diffee, B.B. Hosch, Buzzy Mize, Jak Smith, Joe Yarber, Markel Whittington STEWARDSHIP 2016 Budget Goal... $2,331, Needed Weekly... $44, Five-Month Budgeted Amount... $971, Last Week s Offering through 5/19... $19, Offering through 5/19... $1,019, Spent to Date 2016 through 5/19... $862, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI CALENDAR FOR MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2016 SUNDAY, MAY 29 8:45 Worship, Sanctuary 8:45 The Invitation, WH 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship, Sanctuary MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day Offices Closed TUESDAY, MAY 31 7:30 CASA, CLC 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning, CR 10:30 Staff Meeting, CR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 7:30 CASA, CLC 9:00 VBS Workday 7:00 Chancel Choir THURSDAY, JUNE 2 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 7:30 CASA, CLC 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning 1:15 Traceway Van FRIDAY, JUNE 3 7:00 Prayer Group, Chapel 7:30 CASA, CLC SATURDAY, JUNE 4 9:00-12:00 Helping Hands Open