WEEKLY CONNECTION VOLUME 46 No. 18 MAY 4, 2016
FUMC TV Ministry First United Methodist Church s TV Ministry continues to be enjoyed over various satellite and cable systems throughout Northeast Mississippi. Our 11am 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.
Sesquicentennial UPDATE Fun FactS: Did you know that our church was the third church in the United States to celebrate Mother s Day? Mr. Ledyard, a First United Church member of our congregation, was visiting a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1909 where he learned about the Mother s Day Celebration and brought the idea back to our church. We then celebrated Mother s Day for the first time in 1910. We are thankful for Mr. Ledyard, and we are thankful for all the wonderful mothers in the congregation! The Youth Choir program is an integral part of our worship experience. These youth enhance our own worship and share the message and love of Christ through a Youth Choir tour that has been a part of the Youth Choir since 1995. Through the years the Choir has traveled to Chicago, New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Nashville, and New Orleans. Did you know that the youth choir at its largest membership had 70 members in December of 2002? Posters for sale: Posters of the beautiful artwork of the church or the Sesquicentennial Celebration are now for sale! The cost is $30 and checks can be made out to FUMC, for 150th celebration. Call or email the church office today (marystewart@fumctupelo.com).
Cooking, Casseroles, & Conversation Tuesday, May 10-6-8 p.m. Theme: Recipes from Great Performances Vacation Bible School is June 6-10, 6 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration has begun! Forms are in the Gathering Room and Wesley Hall. Join us as we teach our children that God is with them wherever they go! During the month of May,, Older Children will be collecting toothpaste for Helping Hands! Bring your donation to Sunday School! Mark Your Calendars Sunday, May 8: Youth Choir Program 8:45 & 11 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday, May 15: Baccalaureate Sunday All Services Monday, June 6 Friday, June 10: Vacation Bible School Thursday, June 9 Saturday, June 11: Annual Conference Jackson
LIBRARY NEWS The Library Book Group ended the year s reading list with a nice meal at Simply Sweet on Monday night. We selected a new list and will reconvene in September. We would love to have you join us. If you are interested, contact Jarie Thompson at (jarie@fumctupelo.com) or Lynn White at (lynnwhite@comcast.net.) MAR Y RICHE Y CIRCLE Monday, May 9 1:30 a.m. Gathering Room Hostess: Mary Beth Baker CELEBRATION CIRCLE Monday, May 9 10 a.m. Home of Elaine Lovorn 1925 Allyson Drive
STEWARDSHIP 2016 Budget Goal... $2,331,817.43 2016 Needed Weekly... $44,842.65 2016 Four-Month Budgeted Amount.. $777,272.23 Last Week s Offering through 4/28... $27,567.63 2016 Offering through 4/28... $889,477.76 Spent to Date 2016 through 4/28... $731,467.17 SERVING SUNDAY, May 8, 2016 TV OPERATORS: Joe Bailey, Chris Coffin, Jason Pannell GREETERS: 8:45 Traditional: Jean Harper The Invitation: Peggy Carter 11:00: Susan/Otis Tims USHERS: 8:45 Traditional: John Brady, Harry Collins, Steve Holland, Gordon Hollingsworth The Invitation: Todd Buskirk, Donnie Bridges, Jeff McGregor, Ken Waldrip, Jim Zuelzke 11:00: Sam Agnew, Jim Diffee, B.B. Hosch, Buzzy Mize, Jak Smith, Joe Yarber, Markel Whittington Youth Parents! We want to keep you in the loop! If you are currently not receiving Updates about Youth news, text @fumct to 81010. This will allow you to receive text updates about the Youth without being in a group text! FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI CALENDAR FOR MAY 8-14, 2016 SUNDAY, MAY 8 8:45 Worship, Sanctuary 8:45 The Invitation, WH 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship, Sanctuary 5:00 Earthkeepers, 216 6:00 Youth Small Groups MONDAY, MAY 9 10:00 Celebration Circle, home 1:30 Mary Richey Circle, GR TUESDAY, MAY 10 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning, CR 10:00 Faithbuilders, 207 10:30 Staff Meeting, CR 6:00 Cooking & Casseroles, CLC 7:00 Fortnightly Musicale, Choir Room WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 7:00 Youth Prayer Breakfast, Connie s 6:00 Youth Worship 7:00 Chancel Choir THURSDAY, MAY 12 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning 1:00 Florence Jo Retirement, GR 1:15 Traceway Van FRIDAY, MAY 13 7:00 Prayer Group, Chapel SATURDAY, MAY 14 9:00-12:00 Helping Hands Open