First UMCL erevelations Weekly September 21, 2018 424 Main Street office@fumcl.org Laurel, MD 20707 www.fumcl.org 301-725-3093 Bring Build Send 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. 8:30 am First Worship Service 9:45 am Sunday School for the Whole Family 11:00 am Second Worship Service Follow First UMC: Google+ Twitter Facebook gplus.to/fumcl twitter.com/fumc_laurel (@FUMC_Laurel) facebook.com/firstumclaurelmd Page 1
Sermon Corner This Week s Message: The Bill Itzel Family Next Week s Message: Rejoice in the Lord-Always! We have so much to be thankful for in life. Even the hard times are not so hard that our salvation is in danger. As we walk with Jesus, our joy should be great and should be expressed in such a way that others see Jesus! Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 32:1-2, 11 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 Facebook Blog Page Follow Rev. Ray: twitter.com/raymcdonald (@RayMcDonald) facebook.com/ramonmcdonald raymcdonald.wordpress.com Free Movie Night, September 28 th Doors Open at 7 pm Movie Begins at 7:15 pm See you there! Page 2
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wendesday Thursday Friday 7AM Kairos Team Meeting The Bill Itzel Family 8:30AM 1 st Worship Service 9:30AM Fellowship & Refreshment Time No Events Scheduled erev. & Bulletin Deadline 10:30AM Co- Ed Study 7PM Co-Ed Study 7PM N/A 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Adventures With Christ Small Group 7PM Movie Night 9:45AM Sunday School & Youth Group 11AM 2 nd Worship Service 12:30PM Safe Sanctuary Training 2PM Worship w/ Residents of Patuxent River Rehab 3PM Worship w/ Residents of Morningside Park Safe Sanctuary Training Sept. 23 rd @ 12:30 pm Page 3
Burke or Fisher- Carol Creek if you Together we are stronger. There is so much we can accomplish when we come together in Christ s name. So, consider ways in which you would like to get connected with your church family and with our community. Watch this section for ways to get connected! How about can you Help the Kairos prison ministry team on: Saturday, October 6 prepare and serve lunch (11:45-1:30) for 45 (this is a great family or Sunday school service project). Bring a pot-luck dish to share at the Worship Together service on Sunday, September 30 (Next Sunday!). Also, invite a friend or family member to join you! Help at the First Church tent at Laurel s River Fest (Sunday, September 30 1-5pm). We ll be sharing information on upcoming events and on our church. Join the planning team to honor Mr. Miles (from Miles Meat Market) for his decades of support to our church and our community? Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something! Interested? For more information on these and other possible ways to get connected at First Church, please see Debbi Schneider or email ( com@fumcl.org or deborahjschneider@yahoo.com). Together, through Christ, we can accomplish amazing things! Page 4
FUMCL Youth will be participating in ROCK this year! Please let Russ Wilson know if you are able to attend ASAP! The dates are February 8-10 th in Ocean City MD. Upcoming Events and Opportunities to Serve- Sept. 28 th Movie Night @ FUMCL Sept. 30 th Ushers Needed for Youth Sunday! This is also our combined service day followed by a potluck fellowship meal. October 20 th - Youth will be serving breakfast to the Kairos Prison Ministry Team. Please be at church by 6:30 am to begin cooking, parents welcome to help also. October 25 th - Trunk or Treat 6-8pm- The youth will decorate vehicles and hand out candy. December 9 th - Youth will prepare dinner for the men s homeless shelter. Be at church by 5:30pm, parents are invited to help. February 8-10 th ROCK Youth Retreat Ocean City MD Page 5
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