CHURCH CONFERENCE IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

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F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H O F C O M M E R C E V O L U M E 2 1 I S S U E 9 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3 September 2nd Church Office Closed CHURCH CONFERENCE IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER

September 9th @ 7:00p-- Disciple 2 Begins September 10th @ 6:00p Finance Committee @7:00p Church Council September 11th @ 10:00a Disciple 5 Begins @ 6:00p-- Family Night Supper @7:00p Disciple 4

Honduras Mission Trip Dinner September 16th @ 7:00p Circle 3 September 17th @ 2:00p Hannah Circle 7:00p Circle 5 September 21st @2:00p Children s Jaemor farms trip September 22nd @ 8:00a Men s

1 F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H O F C O M M E R C E V O L U M E 2 1 I S S U E 9 S E P T E M B E R September 2nd Church Office Closed CHURCH CONFERENCE IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 September 5:00p-- Wonderful Wednesday resumes September 8th- Promotion Sunday! September 7:00p-- Disciple 2 Begins September 6:00p Finance Church Council September 10:00a Disciple 5 6:00p-- Family Night Disciple 4 Begins September 7:00p TTWMK Bible Study September 6:00a-- noon Lion s Club Pancake Hearts 4 Honduras 5k September 12:30p Baby Shower for Kristen Honduras Mission Trip Dinner September 7:00p Circle 3 September 2:00p Hannah Circle 7:00p Circle 5 September Children s Jaemor farms trip September 8:00a Men s CPC September 6:15p Stephen Ministry Our 2013 annual Church Conference will be held at the Homer United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. We will join with other United Methodist Congregations from our area for a time of celebration and worship led by Richard Chewning our Gainesville District Superintendent. At this conference four items of business will be presented by each congregation, including ours, but NOT READ ALOUD. These four items are: 2014 salaries for appointed staff David Bowen 2014 Church Leadership 2014 Lay Speaker(s) Tom Murphy and Jeff Sheffield 2014 Candidates for Ministry (none) These four items will be voted on and approved at the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cherry Street Offices and at the Church Council meeting on that same night at 7:00 p.m. in the same location. Both these meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend. Will you join us on September 29 at Homer UMC? Church Directory Mark your calendars! It s time again to update our church pictorial directory! Lifetouch will be here November 6th-November 9th to take family photographs. This service is completely FREE to the church and to you! You will have the option to buy your photographs, but you will in no way be obligated to purchase anything. In fact, you will get a free 8x10 of your session, and a free directory just for participating! We will start scheduling appointments at the end of September. Please make plans to be there! Our directory won t be complete with out YOU! September 2:00p Church Conference

Church-Wide Baby Shower The ladies of the church will be holding a baby shower in honor of Kristen and Daniel Hill on September 15, 2013 after worship.

~Hannah Circle will meet on September 18th at 2:00p. ~Circle 5 will meet on September 17th at 7:00p. Travel Opportunities in 2014!

Hallelujahs to the Lord for the Voices of Hope Choir! Hallelujahs for the warm and rousing welcome from CFUMC!

Halellujahs for the servers and the hostesses who blessed the women with loving kindness! From the Church Secretary: Wow!

2 Church-Wide Baby Shower The ladies of the church will be holding a baby shower in honor of Kristen and Daniel Hill on September 15, 2013 after worship. Kristen and Daniel welcomed twin baby girls on August 20th. They are registered at Target and Babies R Us. Please come celebrate with us! ~Circle 3 will meet on September 16th at 7:00p. ~Hannah Circle will meet on September 18th at 2:00p. ~Circle 5 will meet on September 17th at 7:00p. Travel Opportunities in 2014!! Billie and David Bowen will be leading a trip to Israel on February 10, Would you like to join them? Please call Billie at for details. Hallelujahs to the Lord for the Voices of Hope Choir! Hallelujahs for the warm and rousing welcome from CFUMC! Hallelujahs to all those who worked so hard to provide a great luncheon complete with peach cobbler and ice cream (not something Lee Arrendale can offer)! Halellujahs for the servers and the hostesses who blessed the women with loving kindness! From the Church Secretary: Wow! What a fast first 6 months this has been as church secretary of the amazing CFUMC! Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome! I have a few housekeeping notes that I would like to pass on: I m am happy to help any ministry in anyway that I can as far as typing, copying, creating flyers, etc. Please give me at least 2 weeks notice of any projects that you might need my help with. Newsletter deadline is the 15th of every month. I try to send the newsletter no later than the 23rd of every month so that it reaches all the recipients in a timely manner. Bulletin deadline is by Wednesday morning of each week. Office hours are 8:30 am 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Please update me with any prayer requests and concerns so that I can keep the Praise & Prayer list current. It is a true blessing to serve at CFUMC. In His service, Libby Christiansen FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER! Join us on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00p for the first supper of the season! Name: *Please indicate the quantity desired of each main entree so we can have an accurate count. Adults: $6.00 # Chicken # Pork Junior: $4.00 # Chicken #Pork

3 Prayers for healing: Bill Lehman, request of knitting group Owen Newman, request of Stephanie Barnett Alberta McMurray, mother of Lance McMurray Mike Hand, brother-in-law of Brenda Meadows Janet Rzewnicki, Joyce Phillips sister Nell Shedd, mother of Dale Shedd Molly Jewell Farmer Judy Beasley, friend of Billie Bowen Ronnie Bagwell, brother of Linda Lamb Greg Hodges, request of Gina Hagan Nelson & Dale Grams, request of Jeff Sheffield Sissy Landross, request of Jeff Sheffield Swayne Anderson, father of Maxine Seagraves Charles Jones, request of Trish Edwards Sewell family, request of Disciple 1 Danielle Fraser Anne Bumgardner, request of Debbie Manus Humbert Family, request of Brenda Meadows Charles Matthews, brother of Carolyn Stephenson Ray Wright, friend of Art & Rose Richard Kay Franklin, sister of Att Stephenson Joel Benton, son of Lucy Benton George Rodriguez, request of Rose Richard Judy Buffington Constance Thieme, daughter of Linda & Ches Howard JP Stanley, request of Peggy Purcell Peyton Minish, friend of Billie Bowen Susan Wuerzner, sister of Billie Bowen Charles Hutchins, request of Judy Paugh Melissa Black, niece of David and Billie Bowen Judy Gibson, sister-in-law of Judy Paugh Wayne Jackson, grandfather of Josh and Beverly Miller Kent Studdard, request of Michelle Gaissert Mary Margaret Mudge, Aunt of Susan Gieler Joseph Gibson, nephew of Judy Paugh Gwyn McClintock, mother of Rory McClintock Jessica Rice, request of Anna Diemond Emily Booth, request of Kathleen Hooper Sandra Sheffield, sister of Jeff Sheffield Ed Sweeney, request of Mike Sales Marie Sweeney, request of Mike Sales Hawk Harrison, infant son of Katie and John Harrison Lynn Simonton, mother of Michelle Karles Cathleen Anderson, mother of Maxine Seagraves Cathy Martin Yolani Ramirez, request of Louellen Besuden Newburn Parham, grandson of Shirley Parham Christian Canup Betty Branson, friend of Tom and June Murphy Early Bonds, request of Janet Hodsdon Mildred Daniel, Jenny Sheffield s mother Marty Cauley, Jenny Sheffield s cousin Jessie Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hasbrouck, request of Barbara Sweetser Ray Sears, brother of Betty Fisher Lisa Lacey, wife of Jeff Legg Marty Seltzer Helen Siegel Ashlynn Harbin Family of Jacob Bailey Lillynn Roe, daughter of Kimmie and Chris Roe Emma Bush, request of Betty Hoyt Annease McDuffie, request of Billie Bowen Sam McClure, brother of Betty Ayers Martha Sandford Justin Conner, requested by Dot Haggard Mike Partain, co- worker of Kathleen Hooper Inez Mize Doug & Carol Cook, request of Louellen Besuden Mike Partain, request of Kathleen Hooper Scott Poole, request of Louellen Besuden Justin Conner, request of Dot Haggard Prayers for diagnostic testing: Eunice Mudy Prayers for Healthy Pregnancies and Births: Elizabeth and Jason Philips Praise! PRAISE GOD AND WELCOME to twin daughters, Sara and Karen Hill, newborn daughters of Kristin and Daniel. They were born August 20, at Saint Mary s Hospital in Athens. Their birth weights were each under three pounds, but they appear in good health.

From the Desk of Gina Hagan, Children s Ministry Director Oh my! Everyone is back in school, college football is upon us, the air is getting cooler and the schedule is getting busy!

There is a new start time so make a note: Registration begins in the gym at 5:15. First group session begins at 5:30.

For those of you new to Wonderful Wednesday: Children are divided into age groups: Preschool Kindergarten, 1 st & 2 nd Grade, 3 rd 5 th Grades Children will rotate through three different areas each

4 From the Desk of Gina Hagan, Children s Ministry Director Oh my! Everyone is back in school, college football is upon us, the air is getting cooler and the schedule is getting busy!! Here s the buzz for September: Wonderful Wednesday We get back to mid-week fun and fellowship on Wednesday, September 4 th. There is a new start time so make a note: Registration begins in the gym at 5:15. First group session begins at 5:30. We must have a registration form for each child so be ready to fill out a short form but don t worry it s the only one we will need for the school year! For those of you new to Wonderful Wednesday: Children are divided into age groups: Preschool Kindergarten, 1 st & 2 nd Grade, 3 rd 5 th Grades Children will rotate through three different areas each week: Music & Recreation, Story Time and Bible Verse Memorization, Crafts & Missions. They will spend 15 minutes in each area. Registration begins at 5:15 in the gym. Pick-up is 6:15-6:30 in the gym. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday nights! Promotion Sunday: On Sunday, September 8 during 11:00am Worship we will be recognizing the Children s Sunday School classes. Mrs. Kim has great music planned for the day and we will be showing you pictures of freshly painted and decorated Sunday School rooms! Children and Teachers will be introduced to the congregation and we will celebrate our 6 th graders who have joined the Youth program. SOS: Hearts for Honduras Fun Run: Lee and I are back out pounding the pavement getting ready to participate in the 2 nd Annual Hearts for Honduras 5k Run but first we have to run with the kids! The kids Fun Run starts at 7:30 am. You can win a medal, eat great pancakes and raise money while you are having fun! Details are in the newsletter on how to sign up! Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Our first outing away from the church takes us to Jaemor Farms in Alto. Join us for fun on Saturday, September 21 st. The fun includes the corn maze (with a minimaze for little ones), hayrides, apple cannons, farm slide and duck races. A value access pass is $10 if we have a group of 20 or more. Check out their website at for more info. We will leave the church at 2:00 pm and be back by 6:00! Infant Nursery Available: The infant nursery is just about ready to open! We have a wish list if you are able to help us out. We need: Changing table sheets, Diaper Genie, Pak n Play sheets, Baby monitor, Bulletin Board and a Glider chair. We are also in need of Dads and Grand-Dads that Rock! (Uncles, Aunts, Moms and Grand-moms are good, too!) Kelsey Harbin will be taking care of the babies in the infant nursery and she needs an adult volunteer with her during 8:30 and 11:00 Worship. Can you give an hour of your time to rock our precious babies?? Have ideas for the Children s Ministry Can you volunteer for Children s Church? Call me at (706) or me at gmhagan@windstream.net In His love, Gina

From the Desk of Amber Shirley, Youth Ministry Director As the new youth leader here at CFUMC, I must begin by expressing how thankful I am for all of you who have given me such a warm welcome in the

I am originally from Macon, Georgia and with the challenge of what little family I have living in Florida and North Carolina, I can say you all have already made this church feel like home.

I grew up in the United Methodist Church, so I have a deep appreciation for its ministries.

5 From the Desk of Amber Shirley, Youth Ministry Director As the new youth leader here at CFUMC, I must begin by expressing how thankful I am for all of you who have given me such a warm welcome in the past two weeks. I am originally from Macon, Georgia and with the challenge of what little family I have living in Florida and North Carolina, I can say you all have already made this church feel like home. Just to tell you a bit about myself, I recently graduated from Emmanuel College with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries. I grew up in the United Methodist Church, so I have a deep appreciation for its ministries. Since 7 th grade, I have known my calling in ministry and my biggest supporters have always been members of this denomination. I wouldn t be who I am today without them. This is precisely why I am a Youth Pastor. What makes my heart beat on a daily basis is the hope within me that I might one day make as big of a difference in the lives of youth, much like my youth pastors did for me. My goal as a minister is to encourage the youth to take responsibility for their faith while creating memorable Christ centered experiences along the way. My passion is youth ministry and I can t imagine myself doing anything else. I personally thank you for the opportunity to speak into the lives of your children. The privilege is all mine, and I am looking forward to the years ahead. The youth meet every Sunday from 5:30pm-7:00 pm in the youth room. The specific activities for Sundays will be announced accordingly. We will begin meeting on Wednesday evenings in the youth room at 5:30pm starting September 4th. All youth meetings are open to any youth in 6th through 12th grades. For any questions, feel free to contact Amber Shirley by calling or texting (478) or ing her at ambershirley@ymail.com. In Christ, Amber Shirley Welcome New Members! A big welcome to our new members Louellen Besuden and Tara, Trey, and Daniel Wood. Please help us in welcoming them to the CFUMC church family! Disciple Study Materials Study Manuals for Monday Disciple 2, Wednesday Disciple 4, and Wednesday Jesus & the Gospels, are available in the church office. You can also pick up a schedule of class dates. The cost for the book is $ Please write Disciple on your check memo line Honduras Mission Trip Meeting There will be a required meeting for all who are interested in the Honduras Mission Trip. The meeting will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be provided. Please contact Tara Beauchamp or Al Fleming for more information.

September 1st- Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 8th- Luke 14:25-33 September 15th- Luke15:1-10 September 22nd- Luke 16:1-13 September 29th- Luke16:19-31 Week 1- Week 2- Week 3- Week 4- Week 5- Addie Mitchum

6 September 1st- Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 8th- Luke 14:25-33 September 15th- Luke15:1-10 September 22nd- Luke 16:1-13 September 29th- Luke16:19-31 Week 1- Week 2- Week 3- Week 4- Week 5- Addie Mitchum Caitlyn McDonald Lydia Hooper Gabby Malner Mikayla Malner Barbara Hendricks, Debbie Manus, Billie Bowen & Jan Roe Ron Wilson June Murphy, Anne Horne, Jan Roe, Pam Barnett, Nancy Nichols, Pam Mize Week 1- Week 2- Week 3- Week 4- Week 5- Week 1- Week 2- Week 3- Week 4- Week 5- Joanna Suarez Kelly Cassidy Gina Hagan Volunteer Needed Gina Hagan Dave Moon, Art Richard Tom Murphy, Al Fleming Jack Legg, Marty Seltzer Jimmy Bolton, Lee Hagan Jack Legg, Marty Seltzer Linda Lamb, Lucy Gailey, & Doris Smith TBA Matt Kiser, Mike Mize Jean Mitchell Eric Phillips Cooper Stout Susan Gieler Martha Sanford Joey Phillips, Larry Waldren, Edward Wise, Drake Vickery Leigh Griffith Tommy Touchstone Mary Hood Lola Kiser, Norma McMullan Melinda Hopkins, Johnny Langston, Marian Wendinger Elizabeth Cunningham, Mable Nix Dawson, Eunice Mundy Jack Legg Bill Finch Scott McFarlane, Katy Crane, Jimmy Purcell Dr. Bob Marshburn, Helen Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Sid Major Mr. and Mrs. Elton Collins Mr. and Mrs. James Drinkard Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gailey Mr. and Mrs. Brad Klugh Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reid Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Nevels Financial Update Expenses YTD July 2013 (Spent): $235, Receipts YTD July 2012: $231, Needed to meet expenses: $4,250.54

Rev. Dr. David G. Bowen, Senior Pastor Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 3 16 Cherry St. Commerce, GA 30529 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 706-335-4018 (Office) 706 335-2031 (Fax) www.

8 Rev. Dr. David G. Bowen, Senior Pastor Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No Cherry St. Commerce, GA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED (Office) (Fax) us at: cmcoffice@windstream.net Like us on at facebook.com/commercefumc Editor: Libby Christiansen Second Sunday Report The Results: August 11th- 20 Bags of canned vegetables and assorted food items! Our Next Challenge: September 8th Spaghetti & Sauce Also, there is always a need for Breakfast Food and Instant Potatoes. Please remember, if for some reason you cannot attend church on the second Sunday, you can always drop items off at the church office. Cash contributions are also accepted and appreciated. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat Matthew 25:35

The Outlook. A complete schedule of all our available Bible Study times and places will appear in the July and August Newsletters.

The Outlook. A complete schedule of all our available Bible Study times and places will appear in the July and August Newsletters. F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H O F C O M M E R C E The Outlook J V O L U M E 2 2 I S S U E 6 U N E 2 0 1 4 June 1st June 5th @ 5:30p 8:00p 2014 VBS! June 8th Youth Swim Party @ K.