JUNE The First Methogram Making Disciples for Jesus Christ through Love and Service!

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1 JUNE 2018 Dear Friends, The month of June is here, and with it, the official arrival of summer. Technically, June 21 st is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year when the sun is farther North than at any other time. The summer season brings with it different rhythms for students, for families, and for the church. As you plan to enjoy this time of year, I want to invite you to intentionally weave in specific ways to attend to your spiritual health and growth. Carve out time to enjoy nature and experience the joy of Sabbath rest and renewal. Remember that playfulness should not just be a part of life in your family, but it is also critical in developing greater intimacy with God. Give yourself permission to experiment with different ways of attending to your prayer and devotional life. Take some time to get your hands dirty and your feet moving in a new act of service to God and neighbor. As we journey through this season together, it is also important to set aside time each week for worship, whether you are spending the Lord s Day here at home or you find yourself traveling for work or recreation. Here at FUMC, we are also excited about some upcoming summer series and activities that we hope you will participate in. Many are highlighted in this issue of The First Methogram. During the month of June, I invite you to a new, four-sermon series on The Prophet Samuel: Godly Leadership in Changing Times. June 3: Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening June 10: Give Us a King June 17: I Will Show You What to Do June 24: May the Lord Be with You I also want to invite you to pray for our North Carolina Annual Conference, which will be held in Greenville, NC from June at the Greenville Convention Center with some pre-conference events to be held on Wednesday, June 13 th. This year, I will be attending with my wife (currently our Corridor District Lay Leader) and Eric Crissman, our church s lay member to Annual Conference. To find out more about the agenda, speakers, live streaming, and special worship services, go to ac2018/. In addition, you may also want to download the AC 2018 app to your mobile device or phone. Take some time to look through the rest of this newsletter and discover other ways you and your family can worship, connect, serve, and give this June and throughout the rest of these summer months before us. Let me leave you with this hymn that celebrates the seasons: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful; the Lord God made them all. The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden; God made them every one. (UMH #147) Worshipping, Connecting, Serving, and Giving with you, Pastor Kevin FUMC-Graham 303 North Main Street Graham, NC / Pastor G. Kevin Baker The First Methogram Making Disciples for Jesus Christ through Love and Service! JUNE 2018 Every member a Minister Page 1

2 Worship Evangelism Message: You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can t be hidden. Matthew 5:14 SERMON SERIES: June 3-24 The Prophet Samuel: Godly Leadership in Changing Times July 15-August 19 Alive: Together in Christ (a study of Paul s Letter to the Ephesians) GRADUATION SUNDAY! We will recognize our high school seniors and college graduates on Sunday, June 10 at the 11am service. High school seniors or parents of high school seniors, please contact Paul Abbott (youth@fumcgraham-nc.org), and college graduates or parents of college graduates, please contact Brian Yoder (brian@fumcgraham-nc.org) RIGHT AWAY if you wish to be included in the service. Church scholarships will also be awarded at that time. Connect Are you a Secret Prayer Partner for One of our Youth? Our Reveal luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 at 12:15 pm in Stafford Hall. Adults, please bring sandwich ingredients to share. Bread, condiments, and drinks will be provided. Children s Ministry End-of-School Party at Graham Regional Park Children s ministry families are invited to celebrate the end of the school year on Sunday, June 3 from 4-6pm at Graham Regional Park (1575 N. Jim Minor Rd., Haw River). Check-in at the pavilion starts at 4pm. Hotdog meal will be served at 5pm, and then we will recognize our 5th-grade students. Families are asked to bring either a side or dessert item. RSVP to Mr. Brian (brian@fumcgrahamnc.org) with number attending and food item by Sunday, May 27. REFUGE YOUTH END-OF-THE-YEAR PARTY Saturday, June 9 5-8pm Burlington Sporting Goods 2233 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC All youth are welcome to enjoy indoor basketball, batting cages, games, & more! RSVP to youth@fumcgraham-nc.org Page 2 Every member a Minister JUNE 2018

3 June Birthdays Sun JUNE EVENTS 12:15pm Sat Sun Sun Sun am 11am 5pm Secret Prayer Partner Reveal Luncheon (See p. 2.) End-of-Year Party at Burlington Sporting Goods (See p. 2.) Graduation Sunday Brunch for Grads, family, & friends! (See article below.) Graduation Sunday (See p. 2.) Father s Day No REFUGE Regular REFUGE meeting Mon All day CAROWINDS! Graduation Brunch 6.2 Buster Ingold 6.2 Jim Perry 6.2 Eric Allshouse 6.2 James Barnes 6.3 Baileigh Wood 6.5 Bill Bryant 6.5 Mary Evelyn Rich 6.5 Mattie Pierce 6.5 Charles Whittemore 6.6 Ansley Blake 6.6 Sierra Jenkins 6.7 Kathy Moore 6.7 Haley Hardison 6.8 Jason Brantley 6.9 Mike L. Brown 6.9 Jonathan Sherer 6.11 Linda Fogleman 6.12 Cathy Padgett 6.12 Doug Bayliff 6.12 Ben Young 6.13 Adailyn Woody 6.14 Joe Fisher 6.14 Tammy James 6.14 Marie Moon 6.14 Becky Stein 6.15 Jamie Miles 6.16 Frances Heath 6.16 Ferris Way 6.17 Christi Foster 6.17 Scott Fine 6.17 Olivia Tekely 6.20 Austin Woody 6.22 Nathan Woody 6.23 Abby Peyton 6.23 Ruth Biddle 6.24 Raymond Heath 6.25 Velma Hauser 6.26 Donna Snotherly 6.26 Tyler Staton 6.27 Wayne Shambley 6.27 Finley Vincent 6.28 Paul Cook 6.29 Theron Few 6.30 Emily Walker 6.30 Nicholas Lopez 6.30 Becky Fabbri 6.30 Londen Glasgow Please call the church office ( ) with changes. All of our High School Graduates and their family and friends are invited to a Graduation Brunch sponsored by REFUGE Youth. Sunday, June :45am Upstairs in the Youth Commons (Rms. 206 A & B) Parents of REFUGE Youth are asked to bring in breakfast foods. RSVP to youth@fumcgraham-nc.org DO YOU LIKE TO EAT OUT? DO YOU ENJOY MAKING NEW FRIENDS? HERE S A FUN WAY TO DO BOTH! Dinner Dates Guidelines: Groups of 6-8 meet for dinner (or lunch or breakfast) out at least once a month for 4 months. All-new session begins August You need to sign up whether you are new to Dinner Dates or have participated in the past. Sign up by Sunday, June 24. CONTACT: Diana Cummings (Phone: 336/ ; dfcummings2@triad.rr.com) JUNE 2018 Every member a Minister Page 3

4 Doug and Clara Bayliff Diane Turner Barnes Gretchen Briggs Jane Bryan Curtis Clapp Nancy Clark Jackie England Toni Ennis Alma Euliss Michael Few John Hancock Betty Hardt Judy Hayes Bob Hood Brenda Hudson Elizabeth King Susan King Carolyn Lapham Barbara Lowe Robert Lynch Betty May Michael Melanson Pam McDonald Worth McPherson Nell Mooney Revonda Barnwell Mosher Donna Peterson Loby Phillips Frances Price Mary Evelyn Rich Phil Richards James Ryan John Schweitzer Mike Smith Susan Stapleton Janice Stutts Mary Ann Van Pelt Clyde and Marie Ward Max Way Vivian Williamson Sue Willson Dillard & JoAnn Witherow Earl Wood Please call the church office (336/ ) or to request changes or additions. Young In Heart Luncheon Coming in July... Vacation Bible School! This year at Vacation Bible School, children will venture onto an uncharted island where they survive and thrive. They will be anchored in the truth that Jesus carries them through life s storms. Shipwrecked VBS will be held July 9-12 from 6:30-8:40 nightly. We will hold a special Family Celebration on July 13 starting at 6pm. Preregistration will began on Sunday, May 27. You may still register your child/children and receive a CD with all of the fun, high-energy music we will sing each night of VBS. Spread the word, and encourage your friends to register, too! Please be in prayer for this ministry. If you would like to volunteer during the week of VBS, would be willing to make a monetary donation to offset costs, or have questions, please contact Jennifer Easter or Candice Harrod. YOUNG IN HEART IN JUNE Come join us on Tuesday, June 5th at 11:30am for our Young In Heart meeting and lunch in Stafford Hall. Enjoy a catered lunch by Marg ($10). Entertainment will be The Directors Trio, consisting of Renee Page, Kevin Smith, and Minone Frizzelle. According to their website ( their performances are filled with a mix of Southern Gospel and traditional with a little bit of soul thrown in. It is [their] desire as a group to show each audience that the Savior is alive within everyone who believes and as Christians, we should sing His praises so the masses can hear us. Clapping, singing, tapping your feet, and dancing are not mandatory when [they] sing, but it sure does make life a little more fun. [They] want you to leave with a smile on your face and the love of God in your heart. ~~~~~~ Adult GAME DAY! Calling all Senior Adults: Join us for a fun time of GAMES, REFRESHMENTS, FELLOWSHIP! Wednesday, June pm Stafford Hall (Rm. 125) PLEASE BRING A FRIEND AND YOUR FAVORITE SNACK! Page 4 Every member a Minister JUNE 2018

5 Serve U M W S u m m e r Re a d i n g P r o g r a m f o r C h i l d r e n a n d Yo u t h Mrs. Greta Johnson The United Methodist Women are once again sponsoring The Reading Program for We are encouraging our CHILDREN AND YOUTH to read books from our FUMC Library. The library has many books for children and youth and a computerized checkout system that is easy to use. Drop by our library yourself to see this children and youth section. Here is how this year s reading program works: Read as many books as you can from FUMC Library* during the months of MAY through JULY (No fewer than 5, but try to read 7, 10, 15, or more.) Books may be read to children ages 2-6. CHILDREN and YOUTH ages 7-18 may read books themselves. Mrs. Vivian Williamson List all books read from the FUMC Library on the reporting form (available in the library, Room 116, or by downloading from the link in E-News), and return the completed form to Carol Steele, Program Resource Coordinator for FUMC UMW no later than Sunday, July 29, You may also leave the form in the marked plastic tray in the church library (Rm. 116) Each child who reads and turns in a form by the reporting date will receive a READING CERTIFICATE and a Barnes and Noble giftcard from UMW on Promotion Sunday in August 2018 during the worship service. *Some Children and Youth books in the FUMC Library are also on the NC Conference UMW Reading Program. These books are specially marked with blue tape on the spine, so you will be able to identify them. You will receive special recognition for reading at least 5 of these specially marked books. WANTED: A Work Team June 2 9am Church Parking Lot (Albright Ave.) The Board of Directors needs several folks to join in fellowship, fun, and sun (and work, too!) Bring a step ladder, if you have one, and some soft rags. The church bus needs waxing! If you can help or if you have any questions, please contact Ray Dorsett or Chris Fulkerson. JUNE 2018 Every member a Minister Page 5

6 WATCH D.O.G.S. Are Coming! WATCH OUT! WATCH D.O.G.S. are coming to South Graham Elementary for the school year! WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an educational initiative that seeks to promote father involvement in the school day. Dads are encouraged to come to school with their child for a day, offering an opportunity to observe and participate in their child s learning process. The presence of positive role models is crucial for all students and sends a positive message that education is important. Having dads on duty provides another set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and prevent bullying. For those students without a father figure in the home, male volunteers become surrogate dads for the day, offering a wonderful opportunity to foster positive male interaction. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a national program started in 1998 with tremendous success across the country. The United Methodist Church is encouraging this program as part of the C4C (Congregations for Children) initiative. This fall, FUMCG will be joining with South Graham to bring this program to the school. Charlie Carrico is leading this effort on behalf of our church and partnering with a male teacher and the administrative staff to launch the program. You will be hearing more from Charlie Carrico about how our congregation can support this awesome initiative. Please contact Charlie at chcarric@gmail.com If you would like more detailed information about how you can be involved in this ministry. Most of all, pray for the success of the WATCH D.O.G.S. Program as the planning phase continues. C4C.FUMCG@SouthGraham making a difference for the children of our community! Give United Methodist Women Mission Focus for JUNE Women s Center NEEDED: 1. Individual juice boxes 2. Toilet paper Leave donations in the church office (Rm. 113), or give directly to Jeanne Owen. Help One of Our Scouts Go to Camp This Summer We have six scouts who are having trouble getting the funds to go to camp this summer. The Council has cut funds in half, so we are asking if there are any church members who would be willing to help out by donating $30/Scout. Please make checks out to Pack 41. Contact John Parker (336/ ; jhparkr@bellsouth.net) for more information. Page 6 Every member a Minister JUNE 2018

7 Memorials & Honoraria In Memory Of Mary Jane Salter Mary Jane Salter Ellen Knox Anna Rainey Anna Rainey Louise Hardie In Honor Of Alvis Webster Given By Martin and Marilyn Perkey Sandra Faucette Gordon Painter Sunday School class Peggy Jenks Barbara Lowe Don and Dot Lee David and Carol Steele Charles and Camille Staton Barbara Lowe Gail Nelson Don and Penny Hardie Given By Don and Dot Lee Doug and Susan Rayle Lydia Ricks Hugo III, Sergio, and Fiona Aldomovar Lori Parker Nell Mooney Don and Penny Hardie Tom and Lindy Halverson Don and Penny Hardie Back to School Time! School Supplies Needed! While it may feel like summer outside, South Graham Elementary starts back to school on July 23. As you know, our church has partnered with South Graham as part of the Congregations for Children (C4C) ministry outreach initiative of the United Methodist Church. There is tremendous need at the school, and our dedicated efforts are making a huge difference in the lives of the students and their families, as well as the faculty and staff. To get the school year off to a good start, the teachers and students are in need of a variety of school supplies. Can you help meet this need for the kids of our community? Please begin dropping of any of the following items in the South Graham donation bins located in the sanctuary breezeway or coffeeshop. WIDE RULED Notebook paper WIDE RULED Composition notebooks WIDE RULED Spiral-bound subject notebooks Two-pocket folders Plastic pencil boxes with closure tab Children s size scissors Pencils Pens Glue sticks Erasers Rulers Crayons Hand sanitizer Tissues Thank you to all the Youth for the Mother s Day honorarium. It meant so much to me. Mrs. Jeanne To Our Church Family, We really appreciate the gifts given in memory of my wife Mary Jane (Janie) Salter. At Christmas time, Janie was a child all over again. She dearly loved to open Christmas presents. Sincerely, Roy Salter and family First United Methodist, Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers in memory of our mother,. The church was an integral part of her life, and she loved her church family. Again, thank you for remembering her in this way. Love, Betty Euliss and family I want to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done to support me in my journey; whether it was on the field, in a classroom, durng a serious discussion, through a scholarship, or by helping me gain opportunities in the clinic. I needed your guidance, advice, prayers, love, and encouragement. I am really excited to start my new career as a nurse and develop this new chapter in life with BayLeigh! Love y all Eric [ Fenton] Church Family, The Methodist Men would like to thank you for supporting our hot dog luncheon on May 6th. We were able to fund our scholarship and support other projects with your generous donations. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped make this lunch possible. Special thanks to Susan Brink for making signs and putting up posters and to many others for food purchases, preparation, cooking, and cleanup. Your contributions were greatly appreciated. Thank you, Bill Bryant Thank you to Casey Perry Johnston for her support of the Ladies Crochet Group, the Women s Center (a UMW Mission Focus), and the Playschool. She also helps deliver Meals on Wheels with her grandfather, Jim Perry. Casey is always generous with her time and donations. JUNE 2018 Every member a Minister Page 7

8 The First Methogram (USPS ) Periodicals Postage Paid at Published Monthly by Graham, North Carolina First United Methodist Church 303 N. Main Street Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: Graham, North Carolina The First Methogram 303 N. Main Street Graham, North Carolina WE THANK GOD FOR: 3 7am Men s Breakfast SUNDAY SCHEDULE: The Well Service 9am, Sunday School: 10am, Traditional Worship Service: 11am Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8am VBS Workday 9am Bus Waxing Work Team 12:15 Prayer Partner Reveal Luncheon 4pm End-of-School Bash 5pm Youth 10 Graduation Sunday / Meet and Greet 10am High School Graduate Brunch 2pm UMW Leadership 5pm Youth 4 10am Circle 2 2pm Circle 1 2pm Circle pm Friendship Circle 5 11:30am Young In Heart Luncheon 5:30pm Exchange Club Project 7pm Boy Scouts 7pm Cub Scouts 7pm Crochet 12 5:30pm Exchange Club 7pm Board of Directors 7pm Boy Scouts 7pm Cub Scouts 7pm Crochet 17 Father s Day pm Finance Committee 7pm Boy Scouts 7pm Cub Scouts 7pm Crochet 6 7pm Kickoff Planning Meeting 7:30pm Choir 13 1pm Young In Heart Fun Day 7:30pm Choir 20 7:30pm Choir Day Camp at Chestnut Ridge 7 8:15 Thursday Prayer Breakfast 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7pm Praise Team 14 8:15 Thursday Prayer Breakfast 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7pm Praise Team 21 8:15 Thursday Prayer Breakfast 6:30pm Administrative Council 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7pm Praise Team 8 9 5pm REFUGE End-of-the- Year Party pm Peak Worship 24 5pm Youth 25 Youth at Carowinds 6:30pm Missions Committee 26 7pm Boy Scouts 7pm Cub Scouts 7pm Crochet 27 7:30pm Choir 28 8:15 Thursday Prayer Breakfast 6:30pm Girl Scouts 7pm Praise Team Page 8 Every member a Minister JUNE 2018