the Beacon First United Methodist Church Marion, NC 013 Seeking to be a Lighthouse guiding people in Worship, Discipleship, and Christian Service. All Scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. - 2Timothy 3:16 (NCV) The Bible, perhaps more than any other literary work, has been referenced by people in every generation since its canonization in the 4 th century. More than just stories for a good sermon, the Bible is a source of hope, encouragement, and instruction for every Christian. Still, for many of us, God s Word can be a complex book, difficult to understand, making application into our daily lives a real challenge. How does that work? is the theme of summer worship as we look at some of those perplexing passages of the Bible. The parables and passages that often confound and cause us to scratch our heads in wonder will be our collective focus. The aim is to discover how these verses fit into the Apostle Paul s understanding of how they teach us ways of living right. Granted, these passages can appear intimidating, but as we seek the Holy Spirit s guidance, these same scriptures have the potential to draw us close to God, deeper in our love and knowledge of God, the author of it all. Each week the message will be recorded in case you are away, but are curious to learn How does that work? As we enjoy these summer days in front of us, please know that I am praying for you and your family. I am praying that God will keep you safe in all your summer plans. My prayers also include that we, as an entire church, will develop an even deeper hunger for God s Word as we seek to know Him and as we seek to make Him known in our world. I ll look for you, -Pastor Kent IN THIS ISSUE A Word from Pastor Kent Page 1 Members in Action Page 2 June Calendar Page 2 Children and Youth Page 3 UMW News Page 4 New Library Books Page 4 Cupcake Battle Page 4 Memorials Page 5 June Birthdays Page 6 God s Favorite Word Jesus said, Come Follow Me. God is an inviting God. He invited Mary to birth his Son, the disciples to fish for men, the adulteress to start over, and Thomas to touch his wounds. God is the King who prepares the palace, sets the table, and invites his subjects to come in. In fact, it seems his favorite word is come. Come let us talk about these things. Thought your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. All you who are thirsty, come and drink. Come to me all, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. God is a God who invites. God is a God who calls.
Page 2 THE BEACON Acolyte 3 Crucifer 3 Nursery Children s Church 3 Sunday School 3 Coffee Clean-up Sound Lectors 3 Hayden Vaughn Christina Atkins Maggie Buckner Maggie Vaughn Olivia Bell Roger Moomaw Thomas Moomaw Eavan Smith Charlotte Moore Ben Kagan Taylor Patterson Stephen Reinke Amy Moomaw Jennifer Smith Missy Vaughn Heather Caldwell Neel Parker Class Ryan Smith Chris Goudreau Amy Moomaw Michelle Pupoh Kathy Benedict Debra Boldon Ushers for June, 16 3 Sun., Mon., June 3 Wed., June 5 Thurs., June 6 Fri., June 7 Mon., June 10 Wed., June 12 Mon., June 17 Tues., June 18 Wed., June 19 Sunday, 3 Wed., 6 Sophie Fowler, Jacque Kelly Edwin and Julia Quinn Ryan & Caleb Smith Billy Morgan, Phil Tate Brian & Robby Benedict Mike and Kathy Rabb Brian and Robby Benedict Bill and Rosa Fowler June Calendar Graduation Sunday-Reception for graduates in Parlor following Worship Service 7:00 pm-adult Discipleship Meeting 3:00 pm-retirement Reception For Jan Goodson and Barbara Davis-Marion Elementary School 7:00 pm-sprc Meeting 9:00 am-quilted Hugs- Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm-mayme Tainter Circle Meeting-Fellowship Hall 9:00 am-coffee Club 10:00 am-morning Circle 5:00 pm-newsletter Deadline 6:00 pm-day Care Board Meeting 7:00 pm-trustees Meeting 7:00 pm-finance Committee Meeting 6:00 pm-community Worship Service-Trinity UMC 9:00 am-coffee Club
Children & Youth Congratulations to the Class of 2013! We are so proud of you, and pray that God will continue to bless you in the next phase of your life! Silent Auction The youth would like to thank everyone who participated in this year s Silent Auction! Because of you, we will be able to share God s love with those we meet in Atlanta this summer. Please be in prayer for us as we continue to prepare for our trip! Thanks so much for supporting us! Wonderful Wednesdays The children and pre-teens want to thank all of the teachers and volunteers who have worked with us this year! Thanks for teaching us about God s love, helping us tell others about that love, and for being the hands and feet of Christ to us! Fourth Sundays Youth-This month we will be travelling to Trinity UMC on 3rd for games and Bible Study with our Methodist friends. The fun starts at 6 pm, and if you need a ride, let Anita know.
Page 4 The Beacon Are You Spring Cleaning? Getting rid of some old clutter in closets? Don t forget about our Children s Christmas Shop We can use new or slightly used jewelry, household or sports items, picture frames, purses, etc. Please consider donating some of these items to your church. This is a great mission outreach for us! Contact someone on the Prayer and Evangelism committee for more information. UMW News Circle Meetings Mayme Tainter Circle Mon., June 10, 6:30 In the Fellowship Hall Morning Circle Wed., June 12, 10:00 am In the Church Parlor WNCC UMW-Spiritual Growth Retreat Lake Junaluska Theme Faithful Living Speaker-Rev. Amy Coles Music-Cross Fire and the Lake Junaluska Singers Registration: $11 online by May 31 Or $20 if paid at the Lake Books Recently Added to Church Library It s a Battle... A Cupcake Battle! Sat. June 1 2-4 pm at the Corpening YMCA A cupcake competition and an educational event to help with healthy eating habits while still enjoying the food you love. Come sample and vote for your favorite cupcake! Tickets are $5, and all proceeds go to the Good Samaritan Clinic. Children s Books All Things Bright and Beautiful Peter Pan While You Were Sleeping Cat in the Manger Noah s Ark Aladdin s Lamp I Love You With All My Heart All God s Creatures Go To Heaven Coat of Many Colors The Nutcracker Let s Make a Joyful Noise The Golden Egg Young Adult Books Children Just Like Me Land That I Love Children s Classic Poetry Please join us in welcoming our new Business Manager, Pat Coffey Pat will be joining us beginning Monday, June 3rd. To contact her, her email address is pat@marionfumc.com.
Memorials Page 5-The Beacon In Memory of Ruth Waits Dodge Frances Proctor Dear Friends at FUMC, Thank you so much for the $50 donation to Quilted Hugs. It will go toward material for the quilts we make for the children that come through the Gingerbread House and the Dept. of Social Services. We are enjoying making the quilts at your church. Feel free to join us the first Friday of the month. We are there from 10 to 4. Come join us for al long as you can. Sue Wynn Quilted Hugs Treasurer By Tom and Kathy Atkinson Kay and Philip Tate Gary and Elaine Howard Mother s Day Offerings (in memory of) Evelyn Austin Julian Austin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cook Danny and Cathy Cook Pat Genet Danny and Cathy Cook Faye Toney Mitch and Beulah Carver Mitch and Claud Drake, Jr. Mike and Kathy Rabb In Memory of Ruth Waits Dodge In Honor of Veronica Rabb Hensley William B. Rabb Pillars of Faith Gifts Dear First United Methodist Church, By Jane and Charles Brown By Evelyn Ross Rabb Evelyn Ross Rabb Thank you so much for supporting the first annual Marion Spring 5K and Fun Run. All proceeds will be going directly to the Library and PE departments. Thank you again for your support. Mr. Denton and Mrs. Bailey Marion Elementary School My Wonderful Church, Once again you have opened your hearts to my family. I say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the calls, cards, wonderful food, and generous gifts and, most of all, the prayers and hugs. To Stephanie, Michelle, Nancy and Tony for all the rides for us. To my personal nurse, Mary, who took me and read all my reports and x-rays from the doctors. To Pastor Kent and Anita for the prayers which gave me such peace of mind that everything will be all right. This church (the congregation) is very precious to me and I know in my heart this is where God wants us to be. Christian blessings to all, Jane Kelly May 3, 2013 Dear Friends in Christ, Thank You! ~ for your generous donations to the Good Samaritan Clinic of McDowell County! We ve been in our new office for over a year now! Taking care of our patients is so much easier! Please, please come by and see what we do and, you will understand why! We re open Tues. evenings from 6-9 pm...nine doctors take turns donating their time each month, as does our office and medical staff. McDowell County came together for us, once again...we raised the money to buy an EKG machine for the clinic. This is just one of the many needs that the un-insured folks do not have access to. Please remember us in your prayers, and again, THANK YOU for your generous donations and continued support.! Jaime R. Stone and Beth Ross
June Birthdays June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 Tatiana Bonilla Nancy Long Frank Routh Ramsay Grant Mary Ruth Hollifield Olivia Bell Barbara Davis Roger Moomaw Crystal Atkins Brandon Godfrey Tom McCoy Pat Brown Sio Pupoh Mike Rabb Dustin Ishikura Cynthia Davis June 15 June 18 June 18 March Birthdays 0 1 3 6 7 8 9 Sally Reep Laura Grissler C.J. Atkinson Mae Bryson Everette Carnes Norman Guthrie Otis Ledbetter Chelsea Scruggs Barbara Acree Diane Baker Karin Conley Jane Wright Joyce Duncan Jeff Judd Robby Benedict First United Methodist Church 176 Robert St. Marion, NC 28752 828-652-7010 marionfumc.com A Lighthouse guiding people in Worship, Spiritual Growth, and Service.