First UMC erevelations Weekly September 2, 2016 424 Main Street Laurel, MD 20707 301-725-3093 office@fumcl.org www.fumcl.org First United Methodist Church Purpose: As believers in Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the inspired word of God, we: Glorify God through worship, Build strong relationships in the church family, Grow in the knowledge of the truth as revealed through Jesus Christ, Serve people as a reflection of the love of Jesus Christ, and Spread the Good News of the Gospel so that others may come to salvation through grace. Bring Build Send Sunday Services: 8:15 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School (all ages) 11:00 am Contemporary Google+ Twitter Facebook Follow First UMC: gplus.to/fumcl twitter.com/fumc_laurel (@FUMC_Laurel) facebook.com/firstumclaurelmd Rev. Ray writes a devotional thought Monday through Friday each week. You can sign up to receive his posts by e-mail by going to his blog page at www.raymcdonald.wordpress.com Twitter Follow Rev. Ray: twitter.com/raymcdonald (@RayMcDonald) Page 1 Facebook Blog Page facebook.com/ramonmcdonald raymcdonald.wordpress.com
Sermon Corner This week we continue a sermon series titled, A Family Legacy. What are we doing to build a family legacy? We take vacations to build memories. We are active in our children s lives to show them we care. We work hard to provide for our families. But a family legacy is more than these if we are people of faith. The way we walk out our faith is essential in developing a lasting legacy of faith. This Week s Message A Family Legacy- A Father s Faithfulness Loving God more than anything is not easy. As we live out this love for God we develop a legacy of faith that will model for our children what it looks like to love God more than anything. Scripture is from: Genesis 22:1-19; Matthew 10:37-39 Next Week s Message A Family Legacy- A True Show of Love Christ gave us the perfect examples of a legacy of faith. Jesus showed us love and humility. Jesus walked the walk, He didn t just talk the talk. He set an example, like we should show our children an example. Scripture is from: John 13:1-17 Page 2
President: Jason Vice President: Brooke Treasurer: Delaney Secretary: Ahmed Ocean City Convention Center Feb. 3-5, 2017 UMYF UPDATES Upcoming Events: September 11, 2016-12:30 PM- Rally Day! The youth will select new leadership & welcome the new youth to the group. September 23, 2016- Bethany Church & LARS are hosting a Homeless for the Night sleepover to provide the youth with insight into what it is like to be homeless and the challenges they face. October 8, 2016- FUMCL Has Talent & Chili Cook-Off (each youth should bring a 10lb bag of baking potatoes & a dessert) October 15, 2016- Rummage Sale and Car Wash from 10-3pm. (Youth arrive at 8:00am to set up) February 3-5, 2017- ROCK in Ocean City, Maryland Meetings are held the 1 st and 4 th Sunday of each month at 12:15PM For more information, please email youth.director@fumcl.org. HERSHEY PARK 2016 WAS A BLAST!!! Thanks Russ! For organizing a GREAT day!!! The UMYF view from the Hershey Kiss Tower & Preston Centuolo Thank you for the donations that have been pouring in for our Youth Rummage Sale to benefit ROCK 2017. Please keep them coming!!! Remember pick up is available by contacting Russ at youth.director@fumcl.org. Page 3
Scheduled Events Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9/3/16 9/4/16 9/5/16 9/6/16 9/7/16 9/8/16 9/9/16 7AM Emmaus Men 8:30AM Emmaus Women 8:15AM Traditional Service 9:30AM Fellowship & Refreshments 9:45AM Sunday School 11AM Contemporary Service 7PM UMW Executive Meeting erevelations & Bulletin Deadline 10:30AM Co- Ed Bible Study 7PM Men s Bible Study,,6PM Praise Team Rehearsal 7:30PM Chancel Choir Practice 7:30PM Young Adult Bible Study 8PM N/A 6PM Evangelism Meeting 7PM Loukota Small Group 7PM Trustees Meeting No Events Scheduled Click or scan to access FUMCL calendar via our website. http://goo.gl/psgv4g Page 4
$491.65 & COUNTING!!! One effort to help those in West Virginia and Ellicott City with flood relief is underway. We are collecting your loose change- whatever you would like to donate. Each Sunday, as you arrive to worship, we will have a jar bank in the alter area of each service for you to drop off loose change. Of course we will also accept paper money and check, but this is an effort to put that loose change that often gets left in car cup holders to good use. The totals will be posted in the bulletin each week. It is more blessed to give than to receive - Acts 20:35 Please Note- Communion will not be on the first Sunday of September, but rather on September 11, 2016, when we are honoring first responders at both services. If you know a real life hero, such as police officers, firemen/ women or paramedics please extend an invite. Starting Tuesday, September 6 th, at 7pm, First Church will resume Men s Bible Study beginning with the book of Titus. JOIN US!!! Page 5
FUMCL is considering offering the 24 week Disciple Red Book bible study evening class starting this September. A sign-up sheet is on a clipboard is available on the table in the Narthex. Please signup if you are interested in taking the class. Below is a description of the lesson: The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. The first study in the program is DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, a twenty-four week overview of the entire Bible. Commitment and Time Involved Three and one-half to four hours of independent study each week (40 minutes daily for leaders and 30 minutes daily for group members) in preparation for weekly group meetings. Study Manual Each member of the group needs a study manual and a Bible. The Bible is the text for the study and the study manual will guide group members in their study and preparation for the weekly group session. The study manual also includes suggestions for individual and study-related activities. Space is provided for taking notes while reading Scripture, for recording thoughts and questions arising out of daily study, and for notes during the weekly group session. The titles of the sessions along with theme words and theme verses, and major persons, events, and topics will set the sequence of the biblical story in the minds of the participants. The principal Scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of the biblical story. Page 6
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First United Methodist Church of Laurel is hosting a Friends & Family Summer Picnic and Rally Day Olympics Page 8 Sunday, September 11, 2016 Let s enjoy fellowship and celebrate the best of summer together! Let s worship at 8:15AM or 11:00AM 12:30pm Summer Picnic Potluck Please bring a summer dish to share (casserole, garden salads, vegetable dishes, pasta/potato salads, fruit, dessert, etc...) We ll provide hot dogs, lemonade & iced tea. 1:15pm Summer Olympics Come play (or watch) backyard style games (corn hole, hula hoop, horse shoes, badminton, egg in spoon relay, water balloon toss ), minute-to-win-it style games, cupcake walk, etc Other fun activities include: Flex your spiritual/biblical muscles for an Olympic style Bible Trivia Quiz For those with a talent for growing- Bring in or show us a photo of your champion garden vegetable (biggest zucchini, ugliest tomato, most unique/unusual garden edible ) from this summer OR show case some flower(s) you have grown this year (vase, arrangement or photo).
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Attention Middle School/High School girls and their families 10/1/2016 12/4/2016 Bride Wore White Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity series This program by Dannah Gresh, is for mothers & daughters and opens the doors to tough conversations. It focuses on how much God loves each of us and the plans he has made for each of us. It provides practical tools to live a lifestyle of purity to the very day of their wedding. Parents often see dramatic changes in their daughters after they have participated in the class. This fun and unique approach to a difficult topic will deepen our relationship with God. Each session carries a deep scriptural challenge to touch us on an intimate level. The class will run every Sunday from 10/1 through 12/4 (with the exception of 11/27). It includes a special tea (a very important lesson!) on Friday evening 10/21 and a celebration luncheon on 12/4 at 12:30. We ask that everyone be in class no later than 9:45AM - ready to participate. The class will end between 10:45-11:00AM each week. Please join me on Sunday, September 25 at 12:30 for a parent orientation (including dads) where we can openly discuss the materials and I can answer any questions you may have. As always, if you have any questions, don t hesitate to contact the Church office at 301-725-3093 or Office@fumcl.org. Page 11
Lois Hamilton s senior group is going to the Sight & Sound Theater in Pennsylvania to see SAMSON. Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016 Cost: $109.00 per person Cost includes transportation, buffet lunch at Arthur Terrace in the Best Western Eden Resort, reserved seats for the show, all taxes and tips for the driver. The group will leave Beltsville Community Center on Sellman Road at 9:30 am and should return by 7:30 pm. (attendees could car pool from First Church for anyone needing a ride) Contact Lois at 301-498-9736 for more details. Make checks payable to BYAH, (Beltsville Young at Heart) and give them to Lois to reserve your spot. Deadline is October 1, 2016 (only 54 seats are reserved) Page 12