First UMC erevelations Weekly October 21, 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 Follow Rev. Ray: Twitter twitter.com/raymcdonald (@RayMcDonald) www.raymcdonald.wordpress.com Facebook Blog Page facebook.com/ramonmcdonald raymcdonald.wordpress.com Page 1
Sermon Corner This week will be the last sermon in the series, Five Themes from James. This Week s Message: Five themes from James- Praying in Faith Prayer is a powerful tool. Far too often Christians neglect their prayer life. God says that through prayer, we can change the ordinary into the super natural. Who are we praying for today? Scripture: James 5:13-20 Next Week s Message: True and Lasting Peace Most people seek after peace. But what is true peace in a world with ISSIS, poverty, racism, the uncertainty of the election, and more? True and lasting peace can only come through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Page 2
President: Jason Vice President: Brooke Treasurer: Delaney Secretary: Ahmed Candy Needed The Youth are still collecting candy for Trunk or Treat. Please place candy donations in the bins located in the Narthex UMYF UPDATES Upcoming Events: October 27, 2016- Trunk or Treat- Youth will meet at 5:00 for pizza then begin set up at 5:30. February 3-5, 2017- ROCK in Ocean City, Maryland March 31, 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. 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. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for donating items to our rummage sale! We couldn t have done it without your support! Our Youth Hard at Work Washing Cars Page 3
Adult Membership Class Our adult class this fall is pretty large (23 already). Because of this we re offering two times to attend the class as outlined below. There will be two classes during each time session. Try to catch a first and a second class in either the same session or mix and match with the two sessions (this will be clear below I hope). First session - time frame 12:30-1:30 pm -- Sunday - November 13 & November 20 Second Session - time frame 9:45-10:45 am -- Sunday - December 11 & December 18 Example: The material for each first & second class will be the same so if you can make November 13 but not the November 20 - you could attend December 18 for your second class (does that make sense?). Please let the office know if you are interested in attending and what classes you will be attending so we can plan location and materials. Page 4
Poe Endowment Contribution As some of you know, the Poe family has been part of this church for almost 100 years. Gertrude Poe and family established the Poe Endowment, identifying five areas within the church to periodically receive a contribution from the endowment to further their respective ministry. For the year 2016 the family has identified the Music Department as the recipient of a $400.00 donation. That donation was used to design, construct, and install a new cabinet for storing the materials required to further spread the word through music. A special thanks to Harry and Leah Ellinger of Modern Home Design and members of First Church for their efforts. An extra special thanks to the Poe family for this generous donation in helping First United Methodist Church of Laurel spread the Word of the Gospel. Page 5
Page 6 A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the lovely ladies who organized the Bride Wore White Tea. It was a day the girls will not soon forget. Thank you Dorothy Tiffany for the use of your stunning home. Thank you Trudie Myers, Cherilyn Hostetler and Pam Phillips for preparing and serving the yummy food and tea. Thank you to Ann Marie Miller and Wilma Foster for the precious gifts for each girl. Last but not least thank you Debbie Schneider for teaching this meaningful and important class.
Also needed New or Used Christmas Items for our Christmas Shop Crafts to sell at our Church Table Baked Goods and Candies Page 7
Scheduled Events Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10/22/16 10/23/16 10/24/16 10/25/16 10/26/16 10/27/16 10/28/16 7AM Emmaus Men 8:30AM Emmaus Women 9AM Players Practice 10:30AM Prayer Shawl Meeting 8:15AM Traditional Service 9:30AM Fellowship & Refreshments 9:45AM Sunday School 11AM Contemporary Service 12:15PM UMYF 2PM Worship w/ residents of Morningside Park No Events Scheduled erevelations & Bulletin Deadline 10:30AM Co-Ed Bible Study 6:30PM Disciple Red Book Study 7PM Men s Bible Study,,6PM Praise Team Rehearsal 7PM Elizabeth House Board Meeting 7:30PM Chancel Choir 7:30PM Young Adult Bible Study 8PM N/A 5PM Trunk or Treat 7PM Administrative Board Meeting 7PM Loukota Small Group No Events Scheduled Click or scan to access FUMCL calendar via our website. http://goo.gl/psgv4g 3PM Worship w/ residents of Patuxent River Rehab Prayer Shawl Meeting October 22, 2016 10:30 am If you knit or crochet please join us! Page 8
Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:15 & 11:00 pm The Bill Itzel Family Band Performs All Saints Day is Sunday, November 6 th. If you would like to have a loved one honored please contact the church office with their name and relationship, by Wedenesday, Novemeber 2 nd. Mission Trip to Metropolititn UMC 8 am- 12 pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 9 am 1 pm Page 9
HELP US FEED JESUS Your Help Needed to Feed Area Homeless (Donations accepted through Friday October 28) Dear FUMC Family and Friends, As we say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal, we have many neighbors in the Laurel community who whisper a prayer for something anything to eat. The Loukota Small Group, a ministry team within First United Methodist Church (FUMC), will prepare a hot meal and serve it to guests of the Grassroots Day Resource Center (GDRC) in Jessup, Maryland. However, we need the help of our FUMC family to purchase the menu items. Will you partner with us to show Christ to the hungry? We ve individually listed the needed food items on index cards which can be found at our ministry table in the narthex (lobby). Following today s service, we ask that you take a moment to stop by the table and select a card (or several) for the items you will provide. Please drop off your food donations at the church no later than Friday, October 28. Financial donations will also be accepted. The Grassroots Day Resource Center serves members of the homeless community and, along with meals, helps restore personal dignity by meeting basic needs including: showers, clothing, laundry, providing a mailing address, referrals, and other services. On average, the Center serves 50-70 individuals (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays). For many guests, this is their only regular meal. Please partner with us as we serve those in need and in turn, serve Christ Himself. We can t do it without you. Thank you for your compassion and selflessness. Together, we can be used by God to transform lives as we demonstrate the love and reality of the living Jesus. Stop by our table in the lobby after service to pick up your card(s). We d love to greet and thank you personally! For the Glory of God, The Loukota Small Group Then the righteous will answer Him, Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink? The King will answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me. Page 10
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Local Mission Opportunity!!! November 12, 2016 8 am- 12 pm Join the FUMCL Missions Committee as they paint the Chapel of Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Baltimore. Meet at Church at 7 am Carpool to Baltimore Paint from 8 am 12 pm Metropolitan UMC Provides Lunch After Sign up in the Narthex!!! Page 14
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