MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JANUARY

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1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2019

2 WE VALUE Worship Multigenerational Connections Service/Mission VISION OVERVIEW OUR VISION A vibrant family built on God s grace, who share a passion for the Word of God, living and serving in the image of Jesus the Christ. OUR MISSION To make disciples of all people Pillar: Pastor: Rev. Gary Rideout garyr@fumcwp.org Rev. Jayne Rideout jayner@fumcwp.org Rev. David Miller seniorpastor@fumcwp.org Rev. Craig Blocher craigb@fumcwp.org Pillar Leader: Lynn Striepe Mia Thomas Bob Atchison Ben Howell Ministry Teams: Congregational Care Health and Wellness Act II (55+) Studio 150 Methodist School for Early Education (MSEE) Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) Diversity Brain Fitness Club Worship Music Catalyst Family Hospitality Women s Scouts Connect Groups Discipleship Kinfolk Membership Mission & Outreach Inua (formerly Panua) Foundry Orlando Hannah Circle Ruth Circle Human Trafficking Hurricane Relief We are a vibrant family built on God s grace, who share a passion for the Word of God, living and serving in the image of Jesus the Christ. Our church family offers a variety of opportunities for all ages - from nursery and onward! We truly are excited about this faith community and believe the Spirit of God is working in our midst in very real and tangible ways. These four pillars serve as a structure for how our church family lives into our vision. Take a look at our ministries and see where God is calling you to join! For more information, visit: fumcwp.org/vision. Join our online community! fumcwp.org/realm First United Methodist Church of Winter Rev. David Miller, Senior Pastor CLERGY seniorpastor@fumcwp.org Rev. Jayne Rideout, Associate Pastor Rev. Gary Rideout, Associate Pastor jayner@fumcwp.org garyr@fumcwp.org Subscribe to our newsletter! fumcwp.org/subscribe Rev. Craig Blocher, Associate Pastor craigb@fumcwp.org More information: fumcwp.org/staff and fumcwp.org/layleadership Wi-Fi: FUMCWP-Guest Password: fumcwelcome 125 N. Interlachen Ave. Winter Park, FL TEL: WEB: fumcwp.org info@fumcwp.org 1 JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org

3 CHURCH-WIDE LEADERSHIP MATTERS... Join Pastor David in an online discussion through our REALM community. You can get connected at onrealm.org/fumcwp and join the Leadership Matters... group. If you have questions regarding Realm, please or visit fumcwp.org/realm. The purpose of this group is to update those interested in knowing more about the opportunities and challenges facing our church family. It is also a forum to ask questions about matters involved in leading our church. STEWARDSHIP LETTER Our 2019 budget was approved by the Leadership Council last Sunday and our Stewardship Initiative has some exciting news. Our total budget, revenue and expenses, stands at $4.5 million. That is $120,000 less that we budgeted last year. As you know, we have 4 Pillars supporting 28 Ministries. Each Ministry has its own budget that rolls up to the respective Pillar budget; and totals the church budget. Each Ministry can now better monitor and control their own budgets. Thank you to everyone who has completed their pledge for We have received 222 pledge commitments. The total dollar amount of pledges received to-date is $1.2 million. Our goal is to receive 300 Giving Unit commitments. We have not met that goal. However, the total dollar amount of pledges is only slightly less than last year. We still have the opportunity to make up this shortfall. We need an additional 78 families or individuals to make a pledge commitment. Now for the exciting news! The Trustees of the Marcy Trust have agreed to provide a Challenge Grant to our Church for 2019 Pledges on a 2 to 1 match. To read full letter, visit fumcwp.org/give. COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITY The Coalition for Marketing and Communications (Communications Lay Team) is actively involved in the needs of FUMCWP and our ministries. With over 30 ministry and administrative teams, we are empowering our laity to use the communication gifts God has given them. If you are interested in becoming a Communications Ambassador and joining our lay team, please Sarah Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at sarahs@fumcwp.org. Sunday Activities NOAH S ARK (3-4 yrs): Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Asbury Bldg. PROMISELAND (K-5 th grade): Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Wesleyan Bldg. STUDENTS (6 th -12 th grade): Sundays, 9:30am, Student Section MFLC Gym Elevate: Sundays, 5:45pm, MFLC (Dinner $5) Impact Singers: Sundays, 5:00-6:00, Choir Room CORNERSTONE (Ages 30-50) Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Matthias Family Life Center 321 SOJOURNERS (Ages 40+) Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Wesleyan Bldg 205 FORUM (All Adults) Sundays, 9:30-10:30am, Matthias Family Life Center 305 JOY (All Adults) Sundays, 9:30-10:30am Matthias Family Life Center 316 SUBSCRIBE! Currently we have two church-wide newsletters: 1. Monday Memo with announcements 2. Thursday at Three with ministry stories As we move away from ministry-specific e-newsletters, these 2 newsletters are the source of church-wide and ministryspecific news. We strongly encourage our entire vibrant family to subscribe to stay engaged! Subscribe: fumcwp.org/subscribe INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO CHURCH! As member of our vibrant family it is our joy to invite people into our community. The New Year is a great time to do this. SECURITY UPDATE We are all too painfully aware of how individuals with malicious intent have perpetrated acts of violence at places of worship and schools both within our nation and around the world. While these senseless acts cannot be completely eliminated, we as a community need to be prepared to respond during times of trouble. Our Emergency Preparedness Task Team has been meeting and will be implementing some additional security measures around our church and school campus. Visit our blog at fumcwp.org/blog to read about this security plan. JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org 2

4 CHURCH-WIDE CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Our church office will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26 in celebration of Christmas. We will also be closed on Jan. 1 to celebrate the New Year and on Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. If you have an immediate need, please call the church at , and the on-call pastor will be notified. UMCOR and partners respond to disasters both in the United States and around the world. Please join us in prayer for the areas affected and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. Donate: umcor.org/respond Realm is a tool and database that will facilitate our ability to grow in deeper connection with one another. Using your online account, you can give electronically and track your giving and pledge history. If you any questions or have not activated your Realm account, visit fumcwp.org/realm or realm@fumcwp.org for an invitation. REEVES UPDATE Over the past couple of months we have been gaining support and working diligently with the City on our vision for the Reeves Property. We have settled the building usage and city code issues while gathering approval for all the permits and required property updates. As the year closes, we look forward to installing a sidewalk and a few other repairs that will ultimately be inspected by the City. Once our upgrades are approved, the City has 90 days to inspect and come back to us. In the meantime, we have already replaced the roof on the Counseling Center, taken a dead tree down from the playground, and secured a vendor to upgrade the yard. We are excited to see the expanded possibilities for ministry come to life at this property in the future. Check out our Thursday at Three e-newsletter to watch videos about Seeing a Way Forward from denominational leaders. LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2019 Saturday, Jan. 12, 8:30am-12:00pm Save-the-date for this year s Leadership Summit. It is a critical time where our church leaders connect and are commissioned for the year ahead. This summit is for all ministry team members, ministry leaders/chairs, and staff directors. SAVE-THE-DATE FOR A SPECIAL WORSHIP Sunday, Mar. 3 Please be sure to join us for worship on Sunday, March 3 for a very special Sunday to celebrate our church family at First United Methodist Church Winter Park. Our worship services that day will be a bit different, we will spend time being a family together, we will enjoy good food, and there will be lots of fun opportunities for our kids. You won t want to miss this day! 3 JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org

5 VIBRANT FAMILY We encourage you to be a vibrant family member who includes, equips, cares, and supports each other. Learn more about the ministries in this pillar. ACT II (55+) Act II is a ministry geared to those who are 55 and older. They gather for fun, fellowship, serving and growth. Contact: Rev. Gary Rideout at gary@fumcwp.org. CONGREGATIONAL CARE As a church family, we want to offer care during celebratory and difficult times. Contact: Rev. Gary Rideout at gary@fumcwp.org DIVERSITY TEAM Join our ministry focused on diversity within the church. Contact: Rev. Gary Rideout at gary@fumcwp.org STUDIO 150 DANCE We offer high-quality dance training in a fun-filled learning environment. Contact: Laura Work at lauraw@fumcwp.org. HEALTH & WELLNESS This ministry promotes the physical and spiritual health of our congregation. Contact: Betsy McKeeby at betsym@fumcwp.org. PRESCHOOLS We offer two preschools with a Christian perspective: Methodist School for Early Education (MSEE) is located at our Winter Park campus. If you are interested in your child attending, contact Rosemary Ubinger at rosemaryu@fumcwp.org. Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) will be located at our Reeves campus. If you are interested in your child attending, contact Stacie Wilson at tca@fumcwp.org. METHODIST SCHOOL FOR EARLY EDUCATION 2019 Registration MSEE registration for the school year begins on Monday, Jan. 7 for church members and current students. Registration opens to the general public on Tuesday, Jan. 22. All after school enrichment specials begin Jan. 7, excluding drama which begins Feb. 4. School Closed Monday Jan. 21 MSEE will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Thank you for your patience as we update our school s security system. The safety of our students is our first priority. ACT II FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST Friday, 8:30am, The Canopy Cafe Each month we have a first Friday breakfast. Join our 55+ group for fun and fellowship. No reservation necessary. Contact: Rev. Gary Rideout at garyr@fumcwp.org A snapshot from Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8! JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org 4

6 GRACIOUS HOSTS We encourage you to be a gracious host who invites others in their faith journey and grows in community together. Learn more about the ministries in this pillar. FAMILY MINISTRY Our family ministry is composed of children and students (Elevate). Here we provide a safe place where all are known, loved, and brought into God s kingdom in a creative way. Contact: Pastor Rick Jones at rickj@fumcwp.org HOSPITALITY TEAM We strive to make our church a warm, welcoming place for all who worship with us. Contact: Randy Parson at randyp@fumcwp.org. WORSHIP SUPPORT If you are interested in serving with our worship team in varied capacities (ushers, communion, acolytes, etc.), contact Laura-Grace Anderson at lauragracea@fumcwp.org. SCOUTS Scouting is a youth development organization that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Contact: Rebecca DeVane at rebeccad@fumcwp.org. WOMEN S MINISTRY If you are interested in joining a community of faith-based women, contact Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org. MUSIC MINISTRY The gift of music is a ministry that touches many through the celebration of the Lord. If you are interested in our traditional music ministry, contact Michael Roberts at michaelr@fumcwp.org. If you are interested Catalyst Worship, our contemporary praise band, contact Gabe Glass at gabeg@fumcwp.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Wednesdays, resumes Jan. 16, 5:15-6:15pm (dinner) It s an evening of fun, faith and friendship that offers nourishment and nurture for everyone. The evening kicks off with a home-cooked meal, followed by opportunities for study, music, dance and fellowship. Bring your family and friends! ONE GUEST HOSPITALITY The desire to serve every guest as if we are serving Jesus Himself In the coming months you will see, hear and participate in making our church an even more inviting and welcoming place. Matthew 10:40 says, Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. What better way to welcome Jesus further into our lives than by welcoming others each Sunday into our church family. The visible members of our Hospitality Team are greeters, ushers, parking lot staff, and those who help with the welcome table and coffee fellowship; but the real face of the church are our members who worship together as a vibrant family each week. If you see a new face this year, reach out and welcome them to our church. We would love to hear about any stories or experiences that may have blessed your life from extending One Guest Hospitality. Contact: Randy Parsons at randyp@fumcwp.org MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE! Come Sing, Ring, or Play in the Music Ministry Choir Opportunities Jubilation Singers - rehearse Wednesdays, 6:15pm; sing Sundays, 8:00am Chancel Choir - rehearse Wednesdays, 7:00pm; sing Sundays, 11:00am Grace Ladies Ensemble - rehearse Thursdays, 11:00am Student Music Ministry Impact Singers - rehearse Sundays, 5:00pm Student Handbells - rehearse Wednesdays, 6:00pm Children s Music Ministry Children s Choirs - rehearse Wednesdays, 4:30pm Children s Hand-chimes - rehearse Wednesdays, 6:00 pm Instrumental Music Ministry Celebration Ringers - rehearse Sundays, 6:00pm Joyful Bells - rehearse Sundays, 4:30pm Orchestra - contact Michael Roberts Contact: Michael Roberts at michaelr@fumcwp.org Jennifer Boyd at jenniferb@fumcwp.org (children s music) SAVE THE DATE! BROADWAY BOUND Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 & 9 Sidekicks, Sisters & Sweethearts This is our annual fundraiser for our Impact Singers Summer Missions Tour. If you would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, contact Michael Roberts at michaelr@fumcwp.org. 5 JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org

7 GRACIOUS HOSTS FAMILY MINISTRY Coming Soon this Winter! New Promiseland! An exciting year in Children s Ministry 2019! Save the date for these upcoming events in the new year. New Promiseland Reveal coming in February Jump! 5 th grade youth events begin in new year Apr Palm Sunday, Dodie the Donkey will visit Noah s Ark Apr Easter Egg Hunt & Family Picnic Apr Created by God for 5 th graders and parents Apr. 1 - Vacation Bible School registration opens June Warren Willis Church Camp (rising 4 th - 12 th grade) July ROAR! Vacation Bible School 2019 Music for Kids Wednesdays, Jan. 16, 4:30-5:15pm, Matthias Family Life Center 3 rd floor Boomwhackers, scarves, and singing - oh my! All children PreK-5 th grade are invited to explore music through musical tubes, scarves, movements, rhythm sticks, singing and more! This five-week class begins on Jan. 16. No registration or fee is required. Nursery care is provided for younger siblings of volunteers. Contact: Dawn Peterson at dawnp@fumcwp.org (for nursery details) Jennifer Boyd at jenniferb@fumcwp.org (for music details) Children and Student Ringers Wednesdays, starting Jan. 16, 6:00-6:45pm Come ring with us! Children s Chimes is open to grades 3-5 and Student Handbells is open to grades All levels of musicianship are welcome. You only need a desire to serve your church. Come one, come all! Contact: Jennifer Boyd at jenniferb@fumcwp.org Confirmation 2019 (for our students) Starting Sunday, Jan. 27, Matthias Family Life Center 313 Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God s grace. During confirmation class, confirmands learn about the meaning of Christian faith, the history and teachings of The United Methodist Church, and an explanation of the baptismal and membership vows they will be professing. They also grow with a group of other confirmands and are led by incredible adult and student leaders. Register: fumcwp.org/elevatesm Encounter 2019 (for our students) Feb , 6:00pm (bus leaves!) Encounter is Elevate s massive Spring Retreat for grades We take over Warren Willis Camp all weekend, have a massive paint war, have incredible adventures and draw closer to God and to one another. It won t be the same without you! Our speaker this year is the Rev. Meghan Killingsworth. Cost: $170, High Ropes is $20 Register: fumcwp.org/elevatesm CATALYST WORSHIP - CONTEMPORARY BAND Are you interested in joining our contemporary worship team, Catalyst Worship? Being a vessel for God to move people through the universal language of music is our passion, and we d love to have you join in! Contact: Gabe Glass at gabeg@fumcwp.org JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org 6

8 PASSIONATE SEEKERS We encourage you to be a passionate seeker who finds God s grace and matures in faith. Learn more about the ministries in this pillar. CONNECT GROUPS Connect groups are informal gatherings in homes of 6-12 people that meet weekly for fellowship, sharing, prayer, and reflection. Contact: Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org. MEMBERSHIP We would love to have you join our church family! Contact: Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY As passionate seekers, we understand the need to continually learn and grow in discipleship together. We offer a variety of ways to do this including event, studies, classes and more! Contact: Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org. KINFOLK (YOUNG ADULTS) Kinfolk is built on the idea that our lives are holier when they are shared together. Contact: Jon Tschanz at jont@fumcwp.org. Dear Church Family, In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says to those gathered, Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7) With that scripture in mind, I m excited to lead the Passionate Seekers pillar in 2019, supporting the ministries of New Members, Kinfolk, Connect Groups, and Discipleship. One thing I love about being a United Methodist is our focus on living out the greatest commandment, that we love God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind. We know that it s important to use all three; heart, mind, and soul working together. Since joining FUMCWP 16 years ago I ve learned to ask questions, to seek God, and to wrestle with the Scriptures. I ve found that when we do, we transform our lives so we become Christ-like people who live Jesus way of life. That way of life, of course, is the way of love. I ve also learned that following Jesus can sometimes be difficult, because the second greatest command is to love your neighbor as yourself. I don t know about you, but that doesn t always come naturally to me! Fortunately, there s a question I ve learned to apply as I approach the workday, family time, or any part of life. It s simply, What does love require of me? When I answer that question honestly and sincerely, I know what to do. No matter where any of us are on our faith journey, we can all come together as passionate seekers, and as one family. I look forward to seeing the exciting things ahead for our ministries as we continue on the journey at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park. - Bob Atchison, Passionate Seekers Pillar Leader CENTER FOR CREATIVE DISCIPLESHIP For the month of January, the Center for Creative Discipleship will be focusing on Listening. This habit will help us learn to quiet our lives and our minds in order to hear God calling our names. We know that we find grace, affirmation and peace when we are still and listen for God. But listening is not just about what we get and the benefit to us in the present moment. Listening is a means of communion, of being present with God and learning to more fully recognize that God is always present with us. 4 WEEKS OF LOVE Monday, Feb. 4-25, 6:00-7:30pm Do you find loving others difficult? Do you find the thought of loving yourself impossible? We are told to love God, our neighbors, our enemies and ourselves. However, loving is not always an easy thing to do. If God IS love and we are made in His image, why is it hard to love? Deedra Boyer has 35 years experience as a licensed mental health counselor. If you want to learn more about love and connection, join Deedra in February for our Month of Love Workshops. Deedra will guide us through steps so that attendees leave refreshed and empowered to love as Christ loved us. 7 JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org

9 PASSIONATE SEEKERS KINFOLK YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Contact: Jon Tschanz at Pub Group 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays, Redlight Redlight This is a place and space for discussion and conversation over a good beverage. At Pub Group we have a very relaxed atmosphere with some great discussion on difficult topics. We believe that as a church we must not limit our interactions to our own buildings or even our own theological positions. You can find our articles on our Facebook page, Twitter, or you can receive them via by joining our list. Subscribe: fumcwp.org/subscribe Open Basketball Mondays, 8:00pm, MFLC Gym CHRISTIAN HISTORY WITH PASTOR DAVID Wednesdays, resumes Jan. 16, 6:00-7:00pm Pastor David will be leading a Wednesday Night Live group study on church history and how the church has wrestled with matters of theology and structure through the years. Those joining will listen to a 20-minute podcast each week and then participate in a discussion group. Join Pastor David for Wednesday dinner beforehand. Childcare is available. Register: fumcwp.org/register CONNECT GROUPS Sunday, Jan. 13, 12:15pm The Connect Group committee is hosting a luncheon to discuss our plan to form multiple Connect Groups. What is a connect group? Let s start with the history. The Methodist class meeting was started in 1742 when a group of Methodists were trying to pay off a building debt in Bristol. These meetings were divided into groups of 12 people where one person in each group was designated leader and responsible for visiting each person every week in order to collect one penny in order to pay off the building debt. As this plan was put into practice, it became apparent that many Methodists were not keeping the General Rules, which were: do no harm, do good, and practice the means of grace (i.e., prayer, searching the Scriptures, receiving communion). Similarly, many of the attendees happily experienced Christian fellowship for the first time. This class meeting quickly developed into much more than a capital campaign. It became a crucial tool for enabling Methodists to watch over one another in love and support and encourage one another. In fact, John Wesley thought the oversight and support the class meeting provided was so important, it became a requirement for membership in a Methodist society. Fast forward to today, we believe the new connect groups (and the existing ones) allow us to watch over one another in love. We are called to invite others into our lives so that we can grow in grace. We still believe we need one another in order to persevere on this journey. We hope you will make time to join us on Jan. 13 to learn more about our church s Connect Groups. Register: fumcwp.org/register (by Monday, Jan. 7) WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD IF THE PEOPLE OF GOD WERE OUT OF DEbT? HOW MUCH OF THIS WORLD COULD WE AS BELIEVERS CHANGE? LEARN TO LIVE & GIVE LIKE NO ONE ELSE JOIN US JANUARY 20, 2019 * DAVE RAMSEY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WINTER PARK 125 N. Interlachen Ave. Winter Park, FL FINANCIAL PEACE Sunday, Jan. 20, 5:00pm Join us for Financial Peace University! This class teaches Gods way of handling money. FPU presents biblical and practical steps to get from where you are to where you ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more. Register: fumcwp.org/register JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org 8

10 PASSIONATE SEEKERS WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS DECEMBER 2018 Casey Breedlove Hobbies: Cooking, baking and spending time with my family David Breedlove Hobbies: Sports and family time Randy Bumbalough Dawn Coley Hobbies: Hiking, running, biking, kayaking and spending time with my family Sarah Kelly Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, resting, beach time, yoga and running Luis Nieves-Ruiz Hobbies: Reading, walking around Winter Park, volunteering and working out Chris Powell Hobbies: Golf and paddle boarding, anything active and outdoors with my family Laura Roquemore Hobbies: Spending time with my family, beach time, running and watching Georgia football Rebecca Shanahan Hobbies: Travelling, reading, gardening and exercising Jim Shorkey Hobbies: Biking and running NEW MEMBER CLASS Thursdays, Feb. 21-Mar. 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm Interested in becoming a member? We would love to invite you to our next set of new member classes starting in February. At the end of the three classes you will join on a Sunday during a service of your choice. Please contact Jennifer Hatchitt if you would like to sign up or you have questions concerning membership. Contact: Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org JOIN A CLASS IN THE NEW YEAR January is a great time to start a new spiritual discipline. If you have ever tried to read the Bible and failed, or you still have not gotten to know your church family, you can do both by joining a Bible study or class. These opportunities are for everyone, whether you are new to reading scripture or you just would like to make some new friends. All of these classes will help you grow in your faith and you will enjoy fellowship with your church family. For Women: W.O.W. (Women of the Word) - Mondays, 11:30am Early Risers - Thursdays, 7:00am Thursday Morning Women s Group - 9:15am Topical Group - Thursdays, 9:30am Women s Monthly Book Club - 2 nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am For Men: Men s Tuesday Study - 7:00am Men s Thursday Group - 7:00am Men s Friday Group - 7:00am 9 JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org

11 CHRIST-LIKE SERVANTS We encourage you to be a Christ-like servant who serves neighbors both near and far. Learn more about the ministries in this pillar. MISSIONS AND OUTREACH Our church has always placed a high value on being in service to others. We offer a multitude of opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. Contact: Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. FOUNDRY Foundry Orlando exists for personal and social transformation, through service and support of young adults aging out of the foster care system in Orlando. Contact: Adriana Santos at adrianas@fumcwp.org. HANNAH AND RUTH CIRCLES These women s circles gather monthly for service, socialization, and spiritual development. If you are interested in this ministry, contact Jennifer Hatchitt at jenniferh@fumcwp.org. HUMAN TRAFFICKING Join our ministry focused on the issue of human trafficking. Contact: Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. INUA (formerly known as Panua) Our work builds relationships with Naivasha s most vulnerable orphans and youth to help expand their opportunities for a future full of hope. Contact: Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. HURRICANE RELIEF Join our ministry focused on hurricane relief. If you interested in this ministry, contact Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. CHRIST-LIKE SERVANTS PILLAR CELEBRATION Sunday, Jan. 27, 12:00-1:15pm Join us for a celebration of serving! Come hear about opportunities for you and your family to be involved in ministry of the church. From global mission trips to serving right here in our community and at our church, and all stops in between, learn about your chance to get connected. Hear speakers from our own Foundry ministry, as well as folks who will lead some of our summer mission trips. Register: fumcwp.org/register Inua youth reading letters from their Prayer Partners SERVE ON THE DAILY BREAD LUNCH LINE Mon-Fri, Feb. 4-8, 11:00am-1:00pm The Christian Service Center downtown serves a hot meal everyday at lunchtime for those who are hungry. Choose a day and join the team to serve! Sign up: fumcwp.org/serve Contact: Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY Sunday, Feb. 3 Bring canned soups, stews & chili to celebrate Soup-er Bowl Sunday with us! We will deliver donations to our local Christian Service Center to feed the hungry in our community. Drop your donation in the bin of your preferred team! Let s all be Soup-er Bowl Champions! For more information about Missions & Outreach, contact Laura Toshie at laurat@fumcwp.org. FOUNDRY INFORMATION MEETINGS Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6:00pm Sunday, Jan. 27, 12:15pm If you are interested in opportunities to serve with Foundry, or would just like an update on the program, come to one of our two informational sessions. As well as mentors, we need those with expertise in areas such as: health, housing, education, counseling, finance, law and hospitality. Learn more: fumcwp.org/foundry JANUARY 2019 fumcwp.org 10

12 JANUARY 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Church Office Closed Kinfolk Pub Group Act II First Friday Breakfast MSEE Registration Opens Leadership Summit 2019 for Church Members & Current Students Connect Groups Luncheon Wednesday Night Live Christian History with Pastor David Kinfolk Pub Group Financial Peace Begins Church Office Closed MSEE Closed MSEE Registration Opens for Public Wednesday Night Live Christian History with Pastor David Foundry Information Meeting Confirmation 2019 Begins Christ-like Servants Pillar Celebration Foundry Information Meeting Wednesday Night Live Christian History with Pastor David