April 2018 New Programs & Events for 20 s/30 s

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1 April 2018 New Programs & Events for 20 s/30 s If you are in your 20 s and 30 s (singles and couples) come join us for our April events and small groups Mosaic Madness! Join us at Mosaic Madness on 1125 Malvern Avenue on Saturday, April 28 from 6:00-9:00 pm to create your Mosaic Masterpiece! Pizza, snacks, and drinks are free!. Childcare with pizza will also be provided at the Christian Life Center (please notify Michelle Wilkins so we can adequately prepare). Cost is $22 for single and $18 each for couples. You will get to choose from a large assortment of outlets for your creativity or lack of! We don t judge! What we do promise is laughter, fun and food! Sunday Morning Small Group We kick off a six week small group study Renovate - Building a Life with God starting Sunday, April 8 at 9:30 am in Christian Life Center Room 214. Rachel and Justin Nicholas will be facilitating the study and we will serve a light continental breakfast and coffee to accompany it! Renovate is both a Bible study and a blueprint making the story of Nehemiah our own story of renovation. Even in our restlessness and brokenness, there is encouragement in the constructive work of discerning our call and living out our faith. 20 'S 30'S First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs Dinner Groups We are registering now for Dinner Groups for Each group consists of 8-12 people (singles/ couples of all ages) who arrange to meet monthly for dinner at a time and date to be chosen by each group. You may choose to meet at someone s home and bring a dish or go out for the evening. This is a great way to make new acquaintances whether you have been around for years or just started visiting. Childcare will be provided at the church for groups requesting it. Registration closes April 8, with a kick-off appetizer gathering on Sunday, April 15 to introduce you to your group (childcare provided). In This Issue p. 3 Be A Member in Ministry p. 4 Adult Dinner Groups p. 5 Child Development Center Wishing Tree

2 Avoiding Senior Adult Financial Abuse Workshop Financial abuse happens significantly to those in the older adult population. FUMC Hot Springs is offering a free two-part class that shares great information that will protect you and your loved ones from fraud. The course is designed to help you recognize and reduce the risk of financial exploitation, guard against identity theft, plan for unexpected loss of the ability to manage finances, prepare financially for disasters and find other helpful resources on managing money and reporting financial exploitation. A free lunch will be provided after each session. Please contact the office at (501) to register. Counting Our Blessings Cyndee Metcalf cmetcalf@fumchs.com ext 102 February 2018 General Church Operations Year-to-Date Tithes and Offerings $ Tithes and offerings $257, Monthly Expenses -$135, YTD expenses -$289, Monthly Net Income -$10, YTD net income -$31, February 2018 Missions and Memorials Year-to-Date Mission Offerings $3, Mission Offerings $4, Memorial Offerings $13, Memorial Offerings $17, Mission Disbursements $2, Mission Disbursements $6, Memorial Disbursements $0.00 Memorial Disbursements $ Property Loan Balance as of February 28, 2018 $1,433, Year-to-Date P / I Payments $18, Happy Spring! Isn t it a wonderful time of year? Spring is definitely a time of growth and renewal, and the Church is experiencing this rejuvenating season, too! The improvement project of the former Howard Johnson lot is nearing completion and looks amazing. Architects, skilled artisans, and structural engineers have been evaluating the Mosaic Jesus and are developing plans for much needed restoration. And, landscape architects have created designs for expanding and beautifying the Columbarium area. All of these projects are helping breathe new life into our facilities and also offer new giving opportunities to help defray the cost. If you would like to donate to the Lot Improvement Project, Mosaic Restoration Project, or the Columbarium Expansion Project, please make your checks payable to FUMC and include the name of the project in the memo line. If you have any questions, please contact Cyndee in the church office. Christian Sympathy goes to... In Our Prayers 2 Addie Lundberg and family in the recent death of Addie s husband, Bill Lundberg; the family of Dr. William Schulte in his recent death; staff member Debbie White in the recent death of her brother, Ross; Jane Ann Copeland in the death of her mother, Claudine Copeland; Gerri and Eric Monte in the death of Gerri s mother, Mary Selling; and Ralph and Susan Pack in the death of Ralph s mother, Rovella Pack. Please keep these families in your prayers at this time.

3 Be A Member In Ministry - SERVE At First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, our mission statement reads, We are a community of faith connecting people to God, to each other and the world. We are also called to be and make disciples who love and serve God. Whether it is greeting people at the door at Sunday morning services, connecting and building relationships with guests, serving as ushers and greeters, helping people find a seat in Traditional and The ConneXion services, or any other means of being welcoming. Each and every role is important to the life of our church. These roles are performed by people who have the heart and desire to grow our church and welcome our community. Each person at FUMC Hot Springs possesses unique gifts and talents, and we would love to help you find your fit on one of our teams. Committing to a team that serves is a great way to meet others and get connected. If you would like to be a part of a team, call Candy Poirier at (501) ext. 117 to find out more. Outreach Ministry Candy Poirier cpoirier@fumchs.com ext 117 Dinner & A Movie Join us for our monthly Dinner & A Movie on Thursday, April 19 at 4:30 pm in the Christian Life Center. We will be Watching Darkest Hour, starring Gary Oldman as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The movie is an account of his early days as Prime Minister when the Nazis threatened to defeat the United Kingdom during World War II. Call Candy Poirier at (501) to RSVP. Cost for dinner, movie and popcorn is $5. Road Trip: Lunch at Marlsgate Plantation Let s take a day trip to Scott, Arkansas on Friday, April 6. We ll go back in time at Marlsgate Plantation to have lunch and tour the gardens. If you have never been there it is definitely a treat. We will leave the church at 9:30 am at the Christian Life Center and should be back by 3:00 pm. Cost is $50. Call Candy Poirier at (501) ext. 117 to RSVP. Stephen Ministry Welcomes New Ministers Five First United Methodist Church members were commissioned as Stephen Ministers in February following completion of their 50 hour training program. They began their training in September and are now available to serve as Stephen Ministry care givers. The new Stephen Ministers are Steve Campbell, Judy Kauffman, Karen Lee, Melinda Shunk, and Teresa Tribble. There are now 21 active Stephen Ministers in our program. The FUMC program was initiated in 2001 while David Wilson was Senior Pastor with Rev. Jim Benfer as the first Stephen Ministry Leader. Continuing education and monthly meetings are a part of the Stephen Ministry program. Many members of FUMC have been trained over the years and have served the needs of our Church members, as well as others in the community. Many members from Hot Springs FUMC have completed training in the past, and have ministered not only to our church members but to others in the community. 3

4 Adult Discipleship Rev. Teresa Holt ext 103 Dinner Groups We are registering now for Dinner Groups for Each group consists of 8-12 people (singles/couples of all ages) who arrange to meet monthly for dinner at a time and date to be chosen by each group. You may choose to meet at someone s home and bring a dish or go out for the evening. This is a great way to make new acquaintances whether you have been around for years or just started visiting. Childcare will be provided at the church for groups requesting it. Registration closes April 8. We ll have Dinner Groups kickoff with an appetizer gathering on Sunday, April 15 to introduce you to your group (childcare provided). Children s Ministry Michelle Wilkins mwilkins@fumchs.com ext. 130 VBS: Shipwrecked & CAMP 45 Mission Camp are coming to FUMC this summer! Both camps will be from Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 12 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Register online for VBS here: Register online for Camp 45 here: 45-mission-camp-july-9-july / National Blue Sunday Did you know there are over 3 million confirmed cases of child abuse in our nation annually? Did you know that of the annual 1640 child abuse deaths, most were under the age of 3? On Sunday, April 29, we will participate in the observance of Blue Sunday. Blue Sunday is a day of prayer for abused children and those who rescue them. The Blue Sunday organization raises awareness among the faith community through their Blue Ribbon Church program and the annual National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer for Abused Children, which is always the last Sunday of April which is child abuse prevention month. Find out more on their website at 4

5 Child Development Center LesLee Jones Enrollment for School-Age Children for summer care begins April 2 for ages Kindergarten - 6th grade. Care begins May 29. Cost is $115 per week or $40 per day. Call the CDC at (501) for additional information and a registration form. Wishing Tree On the wall just outside the doors of the children s wing in the Christian Life Center is a Wishing Tree of materials CDC teachers wish to have in their classrooms, with photos, descriptions, and prices attached. You are invited to take a wish from the tree and purchase the item, or give CDC Director LesLee Jones money to cover the cost of the item and she will order it. Your generous gift will help the CDC children Explore, Discover and learn. DID YOU KNOW? That the Child Development Center continues to evolve to meet the needs of families in the community? Children from more diverse backgrounds are now enrolled in the CDC. This includes diversity in race, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, and family structure, including children in foster care. There are children who are bilingual and children with special needs who receive services from outside agencies. The CDC also accepts children whose tuition is paid through child care assistance because their parents are in school, in training, working in low-paying jobs, or because children are in foster care. Scholarships are also available when a family encounters a crisis such as loss of a job. The scholarships are for short periods of time and serve as a safety net for families until they can once again begin paying tuition for their child. Thanks to church members who helped fund the scholarships. Rio Bravo Mission Trip 2018 First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs will be taking part in the annual Rio Bravo mission trip from Sunday, June 3 - Sunday, June 10, Manos Juntas (Hands Together) Mexico, the Volunteers in Mission project in Rio Bravo, has been focused on health care and home building in the lower Rio Grand valley for over 25 years. For the thirteenth year members of our church plan to join the mission group led by Rev. Jim Benfer. Medical and construction projects, as well as sewing classes and bible school are planned. At this time we need about six more volunteers for the mission. All of our missioners provide their own expenses for the trip. Cost is $ per person plus your transportation cost to/from McAllen, TX. Also, this mission has always depended on the entire church for financial support since your donations provide medical supplies and construction materials, which can total $ or more. Through your giving and your prayers, this can be everyone s mission. Our many previous missioners can tell you what a blessing this project has been in their lives and in the lives of the people of Mexico. Our prayers are for hearts ready to serve and for health and safe travel. For more information about the history of our Rio Bravo trips, contact the church office or Dr. Lou Poole at (870) or stuff4drlou@yahoo.com. 5

6 April FUMC Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Fellowship Breakfast Senior High Youth Study The ConneXion Worship Monday, April 2 Emmaus Women s Group Handbell Rehearsal 6:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 3 Good and Beautiful Life Outreach Meeting 1:30 PM Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM Genesis Class 5:00 PM Stephen Ministry Leadership Meeting 5:30 PM Stephen Ministry Supervision Meeting Wednesday, April 4 Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Intercessory Prayer Group Romeo WAK/Club 45 3:30 PM Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM Adult Handbells 5:15 PM Praying Our Goodbyes 5:45 PM Youth Small Groups Deeper in the Word Study Mark: The Southern Gospel Kidz Praise Choir Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Getting Ahead Friday, April 6 Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Trip Marlsgate Mansion 9:00 AM Sunday, April 8 Sunday School Renovate 20s/30s Class The ConneXion Worship Monday, April 9 Emmaus Women s Group 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Handbell Rehearsal 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 18 YAC 4:30 PM 2019 Trip to Israel Meeting 5:30 PM Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Grace In Action Circle 6:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group Romeo Tuesday, March 10 WAK/Club 45 3:30 PM O Brien-Thornton Circle AM Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM Helen Wilson Circle 10:00 AM Adult Handbells 5:15 PM Jane Murphy Circle 12:00 AM Praying Our Goodbyes 5:45 PM Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM Youth Small Groups Trustees Meeting 5:30 PM Deeper in the Word Study King s & Chronicles Study Wednesday, March 11 Kidz Praise Choir Children s Council Meeting 6:15 PM Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Intercessory Prayer Group Getting Ahead Romeo Knitwits 12:30 PM Thursday, April 19 WAK/Club 45 3:30 PM Senior Financial Abuse Course Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM Adult Handbells 5:15 PM Dinner & Movie 4:30 PM Praying Our Goodbyes 5:45 PM Youth Small Groups Friday, April 20 Deeper in the Word Study King s & Chronicles Study Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Kidz Praise Choir Children s Council Meeting 6:15 PM Sunday, April 22 Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM Getting Ahead Sunday School Renovate 20s/30s Class Thursday, April 12 Building a Life with God Bible & A Brew 5:15 PM Friday, April 13 The ConneXion Worship Monday, April 23 Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Emmaus Women s Group 9:00 AM Sunday, April 15 10:00 AM Handbell Rehearsal 11:00 AM Chapel Communion Sunday School Tuesday, April 24 Renovate 20s/30s Class Open Arms Food Pantry The ConneXion Worship Wednesday, April 25 2:00 PM Youth Parent Meeting 5:00 PM Dinner Groups Kick-Off Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM Intercessory Prayer Group Monday, April 16 Romeo Last WAK/Club 45 3:30 PM Emmaus Women s Group 9:00 AM Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM 10:00 AM Adult Handbells 5:15 PM Handbell Rehearsal 11:00 AM Praying Our Goodbyes 5:45 PM UMW Board Meeting 1:30 PM Youth Small Groups Deeper in the Word Study Tuesday, April 17 King s & Chronicles Study Methodist Men s Breakfast 7:30 AM Kidz Praise Choir Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM Choir Rehearsal New Legacy Circle 5:30 PM Getting Ahead Calendar cont. on next page.

7 April FUMC Thursday, April 26 Senior Financial Abuse Course Friday, April 27 Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise Saturday, April 28 20s/30s Mosaic Madness 9:00 AM Sunday, April 29 Blue Sunday Sunday School Renovate 20s/30s Class Building a Life with God The ConneXion Worship Finance Meeting Board of Stewards 3:00 PM 5:30 PM Monday, April 30 Emmaus Women s Group Handbell Rehearsal 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Lakeside Class of 2018 Baccalaureate On Sunday, May 6, 2018, FUMC Hot Springs will host the 2018 Baccalaureate Service for Lakeside High School. There will be a church service in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. for all Lakeside seniors and their families, followed by a reception with light refreshments in the Christian Life Center. This service is an opportunity for us to show all the families in the Lakeside School District the hospitality and open doors of First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs. A committee of FUMC senior and sophomore parents has been working on this event since August. Our committee wishes to thank the church for allowing us to use the space as well as donating the cost and time to arrange, print, and fold the programs. Donations from the families of Lakeside seniors help cover the other costs involved. We appreciate that Reverends Sardin and Moseley and Forest Turner, who will be taking part in the ceremony. The senior parents on the committee also want to thank the sophomore parents, who have taken on the responsibilities that will make it possible for senior parents to attend the ceremony honoring their children. We ask that the congregation please keep this committee of FUMC parents in your prayers as they continue their work on creating a beautiful, meaningful celebration in our community. Any questions about the reception, please contact Amy Whorton at (501) Any questions about the event in general, please contact Shannon Ahlbrandt at (501) Special Gifts In Memory of Bill Lundberg From Erwin and Priscilla Cook, John and Karen Poe, Bob and Joan Case, Mr. Wayne Ranson In Memory of Robert Tucker From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley In Memory of Carey Rogers From Arlean Rogers In Memory of Rev. John Miles From Carolyn Elias In Memory of Rev. Carlos Martin From Sharon and Sam Dudderar and Family In Memory of Nita Ridgway From Mike and Connee Ellis In Memory of Clay White From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley, Laura Young, Bob and Jon Case, Erwin and Priscilla Cook, Jim and Jane Randall, O Brien-Thornton Circle, The Criterion Club, Mr. and Mrs. James Latture, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Fleischner, Mr. Wayne Ranson In Memory of Dr. William Shulte From Deenine Johnson, Melanie and Ingram Ann Strigel, Jenny and Bill Johnson In Memory of Bernice Sneed (Mother of Sue Brunner) From Arlene French In Memory of Joe Kaufman From Sara Lautenbauch In Honor of Mildred Smith From Leland Seba 7

8 First United Methodist Church 1100 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR Help the Pastors Choose Their Summer Sermon Series! Pastors David and Bill want to know what YOU want to hear in our summer sermon series in both the Traditional and The ConneXion services. We want you to tell us your favorite Bible story to help the pastors form their sermon series for the summer. Send your idea in an to CONNECT WITH US (501)