First UMC erevelations January 15, 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 This Weeks Message What Is Pleasing Unto God? Rev. Dr. Ramon E. McDonald, II Scripture is from 2 Peter 3:10-12; Galatians 6:8-10; Romans 12:2 Discerning God s Will In An Ever Changing World We often hear folks say WWJD. What Would God Do, but what is pleasing to God? We should never tire of doing the good that God desires. We should conform not to the pattern of the world but rather to the heart of God.
erevelations is in Need of an Editor We are still looking for someone who would like to step up and become the next editor of erevelations, so if you or someone you know is interested, please contact Lauren Engle at communications@fumcl.org. 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. Save the date! VBS will be held July 17-21, 2016 Mark your calendars now for this Christ-centered and fun-filled community outreach ministry! Stay tuned for more information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Women s Winter Shelter in Need of Helping Hands! January 31 st February 7 th We need volunteers during this week to help with the Women s Winter Shelter at FUMCL. We need men and women to volunteer to register the women, groups to volunteer to prepare and serve dinner to the women, and women to stay overnight. Please sign-up on the sheets in the Narthex!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MINISTRY SATURDAY (1/16) 7:00 AM Emmaus Men Poe Chapel 8:30 AM Emmaus Women 9:00 AM Discipleship/Education Meeting SUNDAY (1/17) 8:15 AM First Worship Service 9:30 AM Fellowship & Refreshment Time 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00 AM Second Worship Service MONDAY (1/18) Church Office closed in observance of MLK TUESDAY (1/19) erevelations & Bulletin Deadline 10:00 AM Support the Troops Fellowship Hall 10:30 AM Bible Study on Romans Koinonia Classroom 7:00 PM Men s Bible Study on Gospel of John 2 nd Cup Café 7:00 PM Women s Bible Study on Ruth Koinonia Classroom WEDNESDAY (1/20) 6:00 PM Praise Team Practice Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Practice 7:45 PM Praise Team Small Group Poe Chapel/Parlor 8:00 PM NA THURSDAY (1/21) 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Worship Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Loukota Small Group FRIDAY (1/22) 7:00 PM UMYF Ugly Sweater Lock-in Fellowship Hall SATURDAY (1/23) 7:00 AM Pick up UMYF from Lock-in 7:00 AM Emmaus Men Poe Chapel 8:30 AM Emmaus Women 9:00 AM Players Practice
UMYF UPDATES Meetings 1st & 4th Sunday at 12:15p Upcoming Events: January 22 nd Ugly Sweater Lock-In 7p-7a *Volunteers needed, contact youthdirector@fumcl.org to help. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congregation Care Ministers at First UMCL We were glad to share not only God s good news with you but also our very lives because we cared for you so much. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Is your Spiritual Gift of Pastor/Shepherd, Showing Mercy, and or Serving? Spiritual gifts are tools God gives Christians to do the work of the ministry -- to fulfill the Great Commission to reach, baptize, teach, and minister to one another. - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Congregation Care Ministers are lay ministers who work alongside their pastor to provide care for their church family Training will be provided at Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, on Saturday, February 20, from 8:30a-3:00p for those interested in being part of the Congregation Caring Ministers Team. The training will equip those called to serve those in need. Topics include the Art of Listening, Compassion and Empathy, Spiritual Gifts, Setting Healthy Boundaries, and Prayer and Healing. Contact Becky Boeckman at becky.boeckman@fumcl.org or at 301-725-3093 by Sunday, 24 January indicating your interest in attending the workshop. Prayer Shawl Ministry Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or quilting? Do you have the talent of creating note cards? Do you have the gift of organization? Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace and spiritual sustenance. The blessing of the Prayer Shawl provides healing and comfort to the sick, the lonely and the elderly, or shares in the accomplishment of the graduate, newlywed, and newborn. Like all acts of generosity, the presentation of a Prayer Shawl enriches the giver as well as the recipient. Contact Becky Boeckman at becky.boeckman@fumcl.org or at 301-725-3093 indicating your interest in being part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We can provide you with patterns and/or guidelines for shawls
SAVE THE DATE! You re Invited!! Relay for Life of Laurel 2016 Kickoff Event and Fundraiser When? Thursday, January 21, 2015, 11:00 am Friday, January 22, 2015, 1:00 am (carry out included) Where? The Greene Turtle, 15660 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 Join us! Not only will we receive 20% of sales for the day, we will have a Relay for Life table, door prizes, 50/50 raffles and more! Let s paint our world purple! Simply mention to your server that you are with the Relay for Life of Laurel to have your check included in the fundraiser. Contact Nick Farano at 301-982-2113 or Nick.Farano@cancer.org with questions. The flyer is on their Facebook page. Like us and share with your friends to help us earn even more for the American Cancer Society! Facebook.com/LaurelRelay
A Saturday Walk on the Appalachian Trail (AT) Isaiah 42:16.along unfamiliar paths I will guide them. As the winter months (Dec-Feb) have arrived it is NO reason to stop walking. We are still meeting the second Saturday of the month at the church for a nice morning walk. It has been suggested that we meet at 8:30am the next three months, so be it. We have almost confirmed the section of the AT we will be walking in April and at this time we are pointing to the second or third Saturday in April which would be April 9or16, 2016. For those not walking but are interested in a spring day communing with nature we are hoping to have reserved a pavilion at Greenbrier State Park were we all can relax and enjoy the wonders GOD has created. Since secondary reason for this walk is to raise funds to replace the old kitchen stove you may want to start soliciting sponsors for your five mile walk. For now keep walking, see you on the trail. Isaiah 48:19 I will even make a road in the wilderness.
Center for Learning Arden Courts at Silver Spring and Montgomery Hospice invite you to a free screening of ALIVE INSIDE: A Story of Music and Memory. ALIVE/INSIDE Tuesday, February 23rd 2:30-4:00pm EST (snow date February 26, 2016) Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of music's capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest part of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the county who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. We expect high interest for this event, so call early to reserve your sear. For more information about Alive Inside, visit www.aliveinside.us. Event to be held at: 2505 Musgrove Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 RSVP by calling (301) 847-3051 or e-mailing SilverSpring@arden-courts.com
Advance directives, such as a living will, are official documents that state your wishes for medical care if you are seriously ill or at the end of life. To have treatments that match your preferences and goals, there are some steps you should take beforehand. See how to create a plan for future treatment decisions. Get more details here. The information on End of Life was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) at NIH. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dementia Education Event Music Therapy and Dementia Tuesday, February 2, 2016 11 am 12 pm Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World 3680 S. Leisure World Boulevard Silver Spring, MD 20906 Music can be a very powerful tool when caring for loved ones living with memory loss. In fact, when all other modes of communication fail, music can make a connection. During this seminar, Leanne Belasco, MS, MT-BC and Director of Music Therapy at Levine Music along with Tara Jenkins, MT-BC will discuss different strategies. RSVP, call 301-847-3051 or email silverspring@arden-courts.com
Saturday, January 23. 2016