WEEKLY CONNECTION VOLUME 46 No. 27 AUGUST 10, 2016 This Sunday, August 14, Rev. Fred Britton will preach at all services. The scripture reference is 1 Corinthians 16:5-9.
Sesquicentennial Update The Reverend Doctor James R. McCormick Dr. McCormick graduated with a BA from Millsaps College, received his Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and his doctorate from the School of Theology at Claremont. He was the senior pastor at Tupelo FUMC from 1994-1998. During Dr. McCormick s 60 years of preaching, every congregation he has served has grown each year in membership, attendance, and giving. He has been an adjunct professor, taught in Pastors Schools, Lay Speaking Schools, and led many workshops and retreats. He has chaired the Mississippi Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, and has represented the Mississippi Annual Conference at the World Methodist Conference in Singapore, and at the 1992 Jurisdictional and General Conferences of the UMC. Dr. McCormick has authored five books and contributed to several other publications. He and his wife Patricia now live in Cummings, GA near their children, Lynne Searfoss and Mark McCormick. On Sunday, August 21 Rev. Dr. Jim McCormick will preach at the 8:45 a.m. Invitation Service and the 11 a.m. Due to time constraints, there will not be an 8:45 a.m. Traditional Service. We hope you will join us for worship on this special morning. ~YOU ARE INVITED!~ Become a Pack 12 Cub Scout! Sunday, August 21, 2016-4-6 p.m. Old Fellowship Hall Kickoff will coincide with the first Pack Meeting of our 2016-2017 scouting year. You can register to be a Cub Scout, meet the den leaders and other scouts and participate in fun activities. A family meal will be provided at no cost. Registration for the year is $45 and includes the annual fee charged by the Yocona Area Council, a den handbook, badges and advancements. If you are new to scouting this year, it is not necessary to have a uniform at this first meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Riles at (205) 339-3688 or chris.riles0323@gmail.com or Payne Atkinson at (662) 871-2836 or payne@atkinsonpllc.com. TRACEWAY DRIVER NEEDED We need a volunteer driver for the Traceway shoppers on Thursday afternoon. This would require one (1) Thursday afternoon per month, from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Please call Bonnie at the church office (690-8100) or email bonnie@fumctupelo.com.
CHANCEL CHOIR August 10 7:00 p.m. Please call Beverly McAlilly (690-8100, ext. 18) if you are interested in joining the choir. YOUTH CHOIR: August 14 5:00 p.m. CAROL CHOIR (prek and Kindergarten): August 30 3:15-4:15 p.m. JUBILEE SINGERS (grades 1-2): August 31 3:20-4:45 p.m. JUBILATION CHOIR (grades 3-6): August 31 3:20-4:45 p.m. Detailed information will be mailed to all children and youth.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 5 die of malaria. We, as members of United Methodist Church, have the ability to help eradicate this mosquito-borne disease. In the efforts to stomp out malaria, the Mississippi Conference of the UMC is focusing on Imagine No Malaria, a campaign to raise awareness and money to eradicate this disease and has set a goal of supplying 100,000 malaria nets. Please pick up your donation box and begin collecting. These offerings will be received on World Communion Sunday, October 2. We look forward to working with everyone in our church to do our part to help the Conference met our goals! Join us for Sweet Tea & Treats as we thank our Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Thursday, August 11 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wesley Hall The Helping Hands Clothes Closet is in need of boys and girls school clothes, baby clothes, and toddler clothes. Children's Council August 14 at 12 P.M. in Wesley Hall. Lunch provided.
WE NEED YOU We need help putting up the new Singing Christmas Tree for a trial run on the mornings of August 19 & 20. Manual labor will be required but we will also need cookies and water. Please call the church office (690-8100) to sign up. Thanks! -The 150th Committee
The United Methodist Women will be collecting TOILET PAPER for Helping Hands during the month of AUGUST. Please put in bin in Old Fellowship Hall or the bin outside Wesley Hall.
All Adults will hear a presentation on an update from the Honduras Mission Trip. Sunday, August 14 10 a.m. Wesley Hall There will also be a special guest from Russia Missions.
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August 17 5:15 p.m. Dinner Cost: $6:00 per person; $3:00 per child; $25:00 per family 6:00 p.m. Introduction to our church-wide study of The Gospel of John by Dr. Ben Witherington III. This is a 12 week study that includes video and a short discussion time. In this edition of the OneBook Daily-Weekly, noted New Testament scholar Dr. Ben Witherington III leads disciples on a twelve-week study of the Gospel of John learners will gain clarity on the powerful and practical ways of the Son of God students will grow in holy love, both for God and neighbor
Would you like to meet with a small group, study The Gospel of John in depth, and develop relationships with other believers, at a day and time that is right for you? This fall we will offer opportunities to study with a small group in addition to the regular Wednesday evening gathering. Presently, we expect to offer a Tuesday evening group; Wednesday evening groups; a mid-week daytime group; and other groups that will decide their own time and place to meet. Beginning August 14, you will have the opportunity to sign up if you are interested. We also welcome you to invite others. Dates, times, and leaders are to be announced. FUMC TV MINISTRY First United Methodist Church s TV Ministry continues to be enjoyed over various satellite and cable systems throughout Northeast Mississippi. Our 11 a.m. Traditional service can be currently seen on the following channels and systems: Comcast cable Channel 4; MaxxSouth cable Channel 20; Cable One- Channel 11; DISH Network Satellite Channel 49; And with a TV Antenna Channel 49 For further information, please contact Shannon Turner at 690-8100 or shannon@fumctupelo.com.
OUR SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO THE FAMILIES OF: Maggie Thompson Phipps, who passed away August 9 in Tupelo, MS. She was the wife of Cass Phipps, the daughter of Margaret and Tommy Thompson, and the sister of Zach Thompson (Mollie) and Patton Thompson (Whitney). Maggie was the granddaughter of Adrian Thompson and the niece of Carean Dendy (Butch), Lynette Bolen, Sheila Sellers (Buddy), and Cecil Thompson. She was also the cousin of Frank Hodges (Kim) and Michael Hodges (Laura). Marcia McMurray, who passed away August 8 in California. She was the sister of Rev. Andy Ray (Katherine). Lauren Chase, who passed away August 7. She was the cousin of Melanie Bray (Chris). Sue Murff, who passed away July 31. She was the grandmother of Morgan Abraham (Josh) and the great grandmother of Hattie Abraham. Nat Richmond, who passed away July 27. She was the grandmother of Ruff Thomas (Angelia) and the great grandmother of Anne Bailey and Emerson Thomas. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS James D. Trey Hankins, III who joined August 7 at the 8:45 Traditional service. Trey works at Hankins Lumber Yard in Ripley. Jordan and Maggie Metcalfe who joined August 7 at the 11:00 service. Jordan is a student and Maggie is employed by the Village Frame Shop. They have a seven-week old daughter, Mary Ryan. Leslie Barry who joined recently at the Invitation worship service. Leslie is employed at Renasant Bank and she has a son, Autry, who is an 8 th grader. SERVING SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2016 SANCTUARY SOUND: 8:45: David Dillard 11: Lee McKenzie TV OPERATORS: Chris Coffin, Jim Holder, Ansel Mote GREETERS: 8:45 Traditional: David Brevard Invitation: Dal Eckard 11: Dianne/Barney Guyton USHERS: 8:45 Traditional: Chris Hill, Lindsey Leake, George Rutledge The Invitation: Jamie Osbirn, Kevin Rose, Bill Spencer, 11:00: Jeff Short STEWARDSHIP 2016 Budget Goal...$2,331,817.43 2016 Needed Weekly...$44,842.65 2016 Six-Month Budgeted Amount..$1,554,554.79 Last Week s Offering through 8/4...$44,756.10 2016 Offering through 8/4...$1,544,750.89 Spent to Date 2016 through 8/4...$1,370,527.58 BIRTH ANNOUNCMENT Caroline Louise Carter who was born August 8 in Jackson, MS. She is the daughter of Ray and Stacey Carter. Caroline has a sister, Mary Claire, and brother, Thomas. She is the granddaughter of Ginger Bland from our congregation. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 14-20, 2016 SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 8:45 Worship, Sanctuary 8:45 The Invitation, WH 10:00 Sunday School 10:00 Missions Presentation, WH 11:00 Worship, Sanctuary 12:00 Children s Council, GR 5:00 State of the Youth Parent Mtg, WH 5:00 Youth Choir 6:00 Youth Small Groups MONDAY, AUGUST 15 2:30 CASA, CLC TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning, CR 10:30 Staff Meeting, CR 2:30 CASA, CLC 5:00 SPRC, CR 6:00 Trustees WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 7:00 Youth Prayer B fast, Connie s 2:30 CASA, CLC 5:15 Refresh Dinner 6:00 Refresh John Study 6:00 Youth Worship, CLC 6:00 Sanctuary Handballs 7:00 Chancel Choir THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning 9:00 Preschool Teacher Workday 1:15 Traceway Van 2:30 CASA, CLC FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 7:00 Prayer Group, Chapel 2:30 CASA, CLC 4:00 Back to School Retreat Leaves Older Children (CLS) SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 9:00-12:00 Helping Hands Open 4:00 Back to School Retreat Returns