News at First Volume 46 Issue 04 April 2017 Greetings from David, Ready Ringers Bowties & Brunch Baptism of Eleanor Scot Reed Dear Fellow Ministers, THANK YOU for your faithfulness to Christ and His Church! The way you all live out your faith is simply amazing. I become more aware each day of the selfless way you all are disciples in our community and world. Wow! During the month of April we will celebrate what we are all about: Easter! Please join me in praying for our church and worship experiences: April 2 Ecclesiastes 4:12 (Weaving Campaign Commitment Sunday) April 9 Matthew 21:1-11 (Palm Sunday and New Member Sunday) April 16 EASTER Colossians 3:1-4 April 23 John 20:19-31 April 30 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 God is doing something amazing in our midst! Please check out our Weaving Website at weavingfumcg.com. I look forward to being in ministry and mission with you in April! In Christ s Service, David Our mission is to see Christ in every person we encounter and demonstrate to them the love of God and the teachings of Jesus. Contact: Rev. David Christy Senior Minister 704-864-4371 ext. 222 dchristy@fumcgastonia.org
Take Note... Sympathy to: - Linda McSwain and Family on the death of Jerry McSwain who passed away March 12. - Jack and Gayle Elmore and Family on the death of their daughter, Gaye Joyce. - Libby McAteer and Janet Noblett and Family on the death of their mother, Bernice Snuggs, who passed away March 3. Joy to: - Cole and Stephanie Witten on the birth of Samantha Nash who was born March 17. - Patrick and Whitney Patton on the birth of Price Davis who was born on March 22. - Mary Anne & Neal Burton on the birth of their grandson, Luca William Lark born on March 26. Minister on call Schedule David: 828-400-4552 Tripp: 704-477-7715 Juston: 704-951-4181 April 7-9: Juston April 14-16: David April 21-23: Tripp April 28-30: Juston March Sunday Attendance: March 5: 510 March 12: 269 March 19: 478 March 26: 483 Sunday, April 9 - Palm Sunday - Worship at 8:45 and 11:00am Wednesday, April 12 - Prayer Stations - Available throughout the day and Thursday. Adults in the Sanctuary, K - 5th Grade in the Narthex and the Nursery will be provided for ages birth - 4 years old with a special nursery prayer time. (6:30-7:30) Labyrinth Walk will be set up in the gym and available 4:30-5:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Thursday, April 13 - Maundy Thursday - Holy Communion Tables available between 5:30-7:30pm in the Sanctuary in groups of 12. Friday, April 14 - Good Friday - Tenebrae Service at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Saturday, April 15 - Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil, Service of Light, at 10:30pm in the Memory Garden. Easter Sunday, April 16 - Sunrise Service at 6:30am in the Memory Garden (breakfast to follow). Butterfly Breakfast at 10am in the Family Life Center. Worship at 8:45 and 11:00am.
Whether you re looking to take a class, have a meaningful discussion about spiritual things, or looking to make a difference by serving others, you will find opportunities to do that at Wednesday Evening Fellowship. Men s Bible Study- led by Josh Yelverton -FLC Conference room Community Garden-service project April 5th with Tiz Johnston & Betsy Seymour No WEF April 19th for Easter Book Study- 7 by Jen Hatmaker led by Lindsay Willis- Room 302 Contact: Bruce Tindall Director of Food Services 704-864-4372 ext. 240 bruce@fumcgastonia.org Pauses for Lent- book by Trevor Hudson, 40 words for 40 days led by Rev. Juston Smith - Room 201 Tutoring- 4:00-4:45 in the Canteen Sabbathsmall group study on Jeremiah, Daring to Hope in an Unstable World -Anne Mallonee and Cheryl Loggins - Library Contact: Becky Greene Director of Spiritual Formation 704-864-4372 ext. 227 becky@fumcgastonia.org FOOD FRENZY WEDNESDAY APRIL 26TH 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Mid-week worship- Chapel led by Becky Greene & Tripp Hord Weekly Menu April 5: Cubed steak, wild rice and gravy, italian green beans, bread & dessert. April 12: Mexican buffet April 19: NO WEF MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD AND DESSERTS!!!! VENDORS WHO WILL BE THERE KYLE FLETCHERS BBQ SMOKIN JOES HOT DOGS JUAN TACO TRUCK TONY S ICE CREAM MORE TO COME Adults $5.00 and Children $3.00 Disciple Bible Study- FLC Hospitality Room April 26: FOOD FRENZY WEDNESDAY $5 for Adults, $3 for children 3-5th grade, 2 and under are free Season Passes: $60 (14 weeks for price of 12 weeks) Purchase online or in the business office
Youth Gatherings: Sundays 9:45-10:00a.m. Greene House Sunday School: 10:00-10:45a.m. Classes offered: Confirmation 6th Graders, 7th & 8th Graders, 9th & 10th Graders, and 11th & 12th Graders 14 of our 17 Confirmands had a wonderful weekend on their Confirmation Retreat at Lake Junaluska ministry e v a S he t te Da Lenten Bible Study Wednesdays, April 5th and 12th 6:15-7:30 p.m. $7 for Dinner Sr-Hi Youth: The Greene House Mid-Hi Youth: Room 204 in the main building Sr-Hi Prayer Breakfast, Tuesday, April 4th at Bojangles on S. New Hope Rd. 7:00 a.m. Confirmation Breakfast, Sunday, April 30th in the FLC at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. @ The Greene House I really liked the break out groups and meeting people from other churches. - Lucas Yavelak I loved Inspiration Point at Lake Junaluska! - Elizabeth Foor April 2nd: Kids Fun Night April 4th: Prayer Breakfast at Bojangles April 9th: Palm Sunday Hike (off campus) April 30th: Stressed Out with Eddie Ingram Sr-Hi Parents are strongly encouraged to attend UMYF on Sunday, April 30th MidHigh 6th, 7th, & 8th graders Contact: Jennifer Cabaniss Director of Student Ministries 704-864-4371 ext. 223 jennifer@fumcgastonia.org Senio r High - 9th, 1 0 & 12 th, 11th, th gra ders Sundays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. @The Greene House April 2nd: Worship on the Water (off campus) April 9th: Palm Sunday Hike (off campus) April 30th: Run for God *Check your email and weekly Eblast for more information.*
ministry Save the Date: l hooen for c S ay ante d C Sun: Meet @snacks. Wednesday Nights l d hoo am 9:45 ship an day Sc s: n m w fello am: Su ol Roo 1 0 o 0 0 h 1 : c S 10 s day nd Two n u S a 130 dler Tod d 4s 2 3 n 3s a 1st 1 129 d n K a nd 3rd 131 a d 2n nd 5th a 4th Who? Birth-5th grade What? Bible st ories, fellowship and games. When? 6:30pm -7:30pm Where? GYM ial n soc to us ou k Chec. a i med DO NAT April 9th 3:00-5:00 Easter Eggstravaganza (Celebrate the Easter story and enjoy an egg hunt) 12th Holy Week Services + Wed. prayer stations 16th Easter Services & Butterfly Breakfast 10:00 (Bring your Butterflies) 26th 5:30-7:30 Food Frenzy Wednesday May 2nd 6:30 Spring Musical (Asbury/Carol/Wesley) 3rd 6:30 Spring Musical(Asbury/Carol/Wesley/Music Makers) 5th -7th Family Camp at Tekoa 10th 6:30 Handbells Concert 14th 9:45 Muffins for Mom ION Can S eas dy fill ed plea ter e Mr se dro ggs s. K ail a.org se em cgastoni a e l P n the @fum st. kristi are not o y email li l k u if yo n s wee re child rist p off a i s o t ffice Contact: Kristi McClellan Director of Children s Minisries Direcotr of Preschool 704-864-4371 ext. 231 kristi@fumcgastonia.org preschool@fumcgastonia.org weekday Suess storytime & snacktime Dinosaur hunts Important Dates Registration SPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY!!!! It is time to register for summer camp and next school year. Forms have been emailed out and are located outside of the Preschool Office. Summer Camp Summer camp will begin on June 19th. We will be offering four days a week, Monday- Thursday. As in the past, you can sign up for only the weeks you need. April 5th Wear Purple & Tuition Due April 12th & 13th FUMC Preschool Easter Egg Hunts April 14th Closed Good Friday April 16th- 23rd Closed Easter Break
April 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2 Holy Communion 8:00am: Family Promise 8:15am: Morning Song- Rm 114 8:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship 8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 9:45am: Canteen(Children s Snday School) 10:00am: Mid-Hi Youth (off campus) 10:00am: Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 6:15pm: UMYF 3 8:00am: District Committee on Ordained Ministry 8:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread 9:30am: Matter of Balance Rm 204 10:30am: UMW Circle Infinity- Library 3:00pm: Gaston County Schools Dept for Exceptional Children 6:00pm: Peace Circle- Seymour Room 6:00pm: Special Olympics Volleyball- Gym 7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7 4 5:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry 7:00am: Lenten Prayer Breakfast at Firestone Grill 7:30am: Gaston County Police Evaluations 10:00am: Sit n Knit 6:00pm: Girl Scout Service Team 5 7:30am: Gaston County Police Evaluations 10:00am: Bible Study Rm 201 4:00pm: Tutoring 5:30pm: Church Dinner 6:15pm: Youth Bible Study 6:30pm: Chapel Service 6:30pm:Various Small Groups 9 8:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship 8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 9:45am: Canteen(Children s Snday School) 10:00am: Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 3:00pm: Easeter Eggstravaganza 5:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 119 6:15pm: UMYF 10 8:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread 9:30am: Matter of Balance- Rm 204 6:00pm: Special Olympics Volleyball- Gym 6:00pm: Staff Parish Relations Committee- Rm 201 7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7 11 5:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry 7:00am: Lenten Prayer Breakfast 10:00am: Sit n Knit 12 8:30am Easter Egg Hunt- Memory Garden 10:00am: Bible Study Rm 201 4:00pm: Tutoring 5:30pm: Church Dinner 6:15pm: Youth Bible Study 6:30pm: Chapel Service 6:30pm:Various Small Groups 16 Easter Sunday/ Butterfly Breakfast 6:30am: Easter Sunrise Service 8:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship 8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 9:45am: Canteen(Children s Snday School) 10:00am: Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 6:15pm: UMYF 17 8:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread 9:30am: Matter of Balance- Rm 204 6:00pm: Special Olympics Volleyball- Gym 7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7 18 5:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry 8:00am: HealthNet Gaston Enrollment Group 10:00am: Sit n Knit 6:00pm: Finance Committee Meeting 19 10:00am: Bible Study Rm 201 4:00pm: Tutoring 5:30pm: Church Dinner 6:15pm: Youth Bible Study 6:30pm: Chapel Service 6:30pm:Various Small Groups 23 8:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship 8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 9:45am: Canteen(Kids Snday School) 10:00am: Parish Response Ministry Rm 301 10:00am: Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 3:00pm: Carolina Pro Musica Concert 6:15pm: Mid-High UMYF 6:15pm: Sr. High UMYF 24 8:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread 6:00pm: Special Olympics Volleyball- Gym 7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7 25 5:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry 10:00am: Sit n Knit 5:45pm: UMW Board Meeting- FLC Conference Room 26 9:00am: Civic Engagement Meeting- FLC 2 10:00am: Bible Study Rm 201 3:45pm: Civic Engagement Meeting- Rm 302 4:00pm: Tutoring 5:30pm: Food Frenzy Wednesday 6:30pm: Chapel Service 6:30pm:Various Small Groups 30 8:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship 8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 9:45am: Canteen(Kids Snday School) 10:00am: Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary 2:00pm: First Lego League Rm 303/305 6:15pm: Mid-High UMYF 6:15pm: Sr. High UMYF
Thursday Friday Saturday 6 9:00am: Board of Ordained Ministry 7 7:30am: Gaston County Police Evaluations 12:00pm: UMM Hotdog Lunch 7:00pm: Chord Weavers Concert 1 10:00am: Catawba District Conversations on Race- FLC 1&2 8 Newsletter Submissions For all upcoming events/information that needs to be in next month s newsletter please contact Alyssa Morris, no later than the 15th of this month. Thank You! Alyssa Morris Director of Family Life Center/ Communications 704-864-4371 ext. 241 alyssa@fumcgastonia.org 13 8:30am: Easter Egg Hunt- Memory Garden 9:30am: Matter of Balance Rm 204 2:00pm: Healing Hearts gathering FLC 1 6:30pm: 162 East Rehersal 5:30pm: Maundy Thursday Communion 7:00pm: Embrace Bible Study 20 7:00am: UMM Breakfast at Firestone Grill 9:30am: Matter of Balance Rm 204 5:30pm: Buildings & Grounds Committee- Rm 204 14 7:30pm: Good Friday Tenebrae- Sanctuary 21 15 10:30pm: Easter Vigil- Sanctuary & Memory Garden 22 Inclement weather policy: Check social media, our website, Channels WBTV, WSOC, WCNC If you feel unsafe, please do not come to events/church. Lenten Breakfast 27 9:30am: Matter of Balance RM 204 6:30pm:162 East Rehersal 6:30pm: UMM Dinner and Program- FLC 2 7:00pm: Embrace Bible Study- Library 28 29 5:00pm- Private Event Tuesday Mornings March 6- April 11 7:00 a.m. Firestone Grill If you have any questions please contact Jim Westmoreland Wednesday Mornings Bible Study 10:00am Room 201 Led by Jim Westmoreland
Music and Worship Arts Ministry Great Britain Wesley Heritage Tour September 8-15! Come and join our choir trip to England this fall! While we will sing in several venues, you do not have to be a singer to come on the tour. We will visit Wesleyan and other sites in London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, and more! There is also an optional extension tour to Ireland. Please contact Saxon Scarborough for full brochure and more information. First UMC Concert Series Presents Sunday, April 23 3p.m. First United Methodist Church Theatre 162 E. Main Street Free Admission/Love Offering Will Be Received Sundays: 8:15am: Morning Song [1st & 2nd Sundays] Sanctuary 10:00am: Chancel Choir 4:30pm: Youth Bells Rm 114A 5:00pm: First Brass Rm 114 5:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 119 6:30pm: Contemporary Choir Rm 114 6:30pm: 162 East Rehearsal- Theatre Wednesdays: 4:30pm: Asbury Ringers Rm 114A 4:30pm: Ready Ringers Rm 119 5:00pm: Asbury Choir Rm 114 5:00pm: Carol Choir Media Room 5:00pm: Wesley Choir Rm 119 5:15pm: Music Makers Rm 128 6:30pm: Chancel Bells Rm 114A 7:30pm: Chancel Choir Rm 114 Contact: Rev. Saxon Scarborough Minister of Music 704-864-4371 ext. 233 saxon@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Aaron Prillaman 162 East Worship Leader aaron@fumcgastonia.org 162east@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Susan Lisle Music Associate 704-864-4371 ext. 237 susan@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Timothy Scruggs Organist timothy@fumcgastonia.org
NEWS Friends and Family at First United Methodist Church Gastonia, As we continue our journey into this wonderful season of Lent, I encourage you to spend some time thinking about how God has blessed both First United Methodist Church in Bessemer City and Gastonia. He is doing great things and I am grateful! I hope you all have taken time during this Lenten Season and considered giving up something that means a lot to you. I do it because Jesus sacrificed so much for us and while my small sacrifice is nothing compared to what Jesus experienced, it does remind me of his love each day! April will be an exciting month and If you get the chance to come over one Sunday or participate in some of the happenings during Holy Week, you will be welcomed by a super group of people in Bessemer City! Sunday, March 26th, we had one of two invitation Sundays during 2017. I hope you will join me in prayer over the next 9 months as we work hard to grow our programs, congregation and just show how thankful we are for First United Methodist in Gastonia and for what God is doing for this community. Blessings, Pastor Tripp For more information contact Pastor Tripp @ 704-477-7715 thord@wnccumc.net; tripp@fumcgastonia.org 704-629-2800 Calendar @ A Glance Sunday Mornings: 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Wednesday Night Live (WNL): April 5th April 19th Contact: Rev. Tripp Hord Minister of Visitation FUMC Bessemer City Partnership tripp@fumcgast Bible Study: April 5 & 12 9:30 am Sermon Talk: Wednesdays at 11:00
Gastonia Parish Nurse Ministry Meet at FUMC at 6pm to ride on the church bus Rsvp to the church office by April 4 Lisa Marisiddaiah Parish Nurse 704-864-4371 ext. 256 nurse@fumcgastonia.org Contact name: Order Form Please print clearly and return no later than Wednesday, April 12. If you would like to place an Easter Lily in the church in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form, return the form and your money to Amanda. The cost is $12 each, and the flowers will decorate our altars on Easter Sunday. Any additional funds, after the cost of the flowers, will go to the Ministers Assistance Fund. Flowers may be picked up following the 11 a.m. service on April 16. Telephone number: Qty. In honor or memory of : Given by: Total number ordered: ($12 each) Total amount paid:
Upcoming Events Friends On The Go will be traveling to Flat Rock Playhouse in Hendersonville, NC and Veranda Restaurant on Thursday, May 25!! BUTTERFLY BREAKFAST Sunday, April 16th 9:45-10:45a.m. FLC Building SAVE THE DATE!! If you would like to reserve your spot or for more information, contact Amber at amber@fumcgastonia.org FOOD FRENZY WEDNESDAY APRIL 26TH 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Following breakfast we will release the butterflies! MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD AND DESSERTS!!!! VENDORS WHO WILL BE THERE KYLE FLETCHERS BBQ SMOKIN JOES HOT DOGS JUAN TACO TRUCK TONY S ICE CREAM MORE TO COME Adults $5.00 and Children $3.00
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