News at First Volume 46 Issue 07 July 2017 Greetings from David Dear Fellow Ministers, July is going to be a different month for me. Our family grows by one as our son, Luke, marries a beautiful young lady named Kelly Beasley on July 8! We are very blessed to have a family formed by the church. Luke and Kelly, Maggie, Pam, and I have all been taught about God s love through church family. Thank you for being a part of what the body of Christ means! Also, July will be a little different for me because at the urging of our Staff Parish Relations Committee, Pam and I will be taking a few weeks away. We plan to travel, read, and rest. That is a great gift. Thank you! I am excited that our great Associate Minister, Rev. Juston Smith, will be preaching on the middle three weeks of July. It s a great opportunity for you to get to know him better and to be led by him. As always, I invite you to pray with us through our sermon texts as God forms a sermon in us each week. -July 2 Matthew 10:40-42 (David preaching) -July 9 Romans 7:15-25a (Juston preaching) -July 16 Romans 8:1-11 (Juston preaching) -July 23 Romans 8:12-25 (Juston preaching) -July 30 Romans 8:26-39 (David preaching) Please lift up all folks who help lead worship and thank God for what they do. Summer is a great time to invite someone to come to worship with you! Please remember, in all your travels, that you can tune in to our services each Sunday via Live-stream on our web page (fumcgastonia.org) or Facebook page. This month will be our annual Camp Sunshine as well. Please lift up our counselors, volunteers, and especially the children who will have a week long day camp adventure through the generosity of this church. Those children would not be able to afford such an experience unless we provided it. What a blessing! Also, remember our Youth Mission Team heading to Memphis in July. God is up to a lot! Let s keep at it I look forward to being in mission and ministry with you in July! In Christ s Service, David Our mission is to see Christ in every person we encounter and demonstrate to them the love of God and the teachings of Jesus. Contact: Rev. David Christy Senior Minister 704-864-4371 ext. 222 dchristy@fumcgastonia.org
Take Note... Sympathy to: -Jason Adams & family on the death of his Grandmother. -Andrea Schoch-Miller & family on the death of her Grandmother. PLAN TO JOIN FRIENDS ON THE GO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14 AS WE TRAVEL TO MAYBERRY!! Minister on call Schedule David: 828-400-4552 Juston: 704-951-4181 Tripp: 704-477-7715 Saxon: 704-674-3370 June 30-July 2: David July 7-9: Saxon July 14-16: Juston July 21-23: Tripp July 28-30: David June Sunday Attendance: June 4: 443 June 18: 412 June 11: 592 June 25: 332 HAVE LUNCH TOUR THE TOWN More Details to Come Welcome, New members: Brian Vaughn and Joanne Dinkelacker
RSVP! (704) 864-4371 Wesley s Quadrilateral will be the basis of four of our Summer Wednesday Night studies, and the fifth will be bathing everything we do in prayer. Our ministers and lay teachers will facilitate these discussions. We hope you can come to one, several, or all, based on your summer schedule. The children and youth can be dropped off at the church at 5:45pm. They will be studying the same topics in a creative and experiential setting. Adults will meet from 6:00-7:15pm and have two local restaurant options to choose from. We are hopeful the participation from all ages will lead to excellent discussions at home. Date Locations Program July 12 Shrimpboat or Scripture: We will encourage you to share your joys Villa Roma and your struggles as we walk the road of faith together. July 26 Captain s Cap or Experience: This evening will awaken your sights Spindle City Café and senses to the truths of scripture. August 9 Jackson s Cafeteria or Prayer: Jesus asks us to pray without ceasing. What Los Arcos does that mean or how can it look for you? Contact: Becky Greene Director of Spiritual Formation 704-864-4372 ext. 227 becky@fumcgastonia.org United Methodist Women The Catawba Valley annual District Meeting will be held the morning of Saturday, August 5th at our church. Our UMW will be hosting the event and providing light refreshments. United Methodist Men Dinner Speaker: District Superintendent Rev. Angela Pleasants July 27, in the FLC at 6:00pm with dinner by Bruce!
Youth Gatherings: Sundays 9:45-10:00am Greene House Ministry Sunday School: 10:00-10:45am Classes offered: All students combined during summer months. July 9th: Mission Trip Youth and Parent Meeting. 10-10:45am in the FLC July 12th: Summer Study and Supper 6-7:15pm Off Campus July 15th July 22nd: Summer Mission Trip to Memphis, TN July 26th: Summer Study and Supper 6-7:15pm Off Campus MidHigh h, & 6th, 7t rs de 8th gra SeniorHigh 9th, 10 th, 11th, & 12th graders July 12th: Summer Study and Supper 6-7:15pm Off Campus July 26th: Summer Study and Supper 6-7:15pm Off Campus Our Youth has a few FUMC T-Shirts left from their sale. If you would like to purchase one, please see Jennifer. Adult Sizes: $20 and Children Sizes: $15 All proceeds will benefit Summer Mission Trip Prayers and supplies needed. Donations of breakfast foods, individual bags of chips, granola bars, crackers, water bottles, Gatorade, and monetary donations are being accepted. Contact: Jennifer Cabaniss Director of Student Ministries 704-864-4371 ext. 223 jennifer@fumcgastonia.org *Check your email and weekly Eblast for more information.*
Ministry Save the Date SUM MER Wed nesd ay N July ights 12th, July ial oc t on s u o s ku Chec media. 2 6th, Augu Mee st 9th t@c ante 5:45 Dinn -7:15p en m er $3 p provide er ch d ild Contact: Kristi McClellan Director of Children s Ministries Director of Preschool 704-864-4371 ext. 231 kristi@fumcgastonia.org Preschool@fumcgastonia.org ail e em rg Pleas astonia.o g c e m h fu nt kristi@ are not o ail list. u e o ly m if y week s n e childr July 12th- Summer Study 5:45-7:15pm 17th- Mission Monday Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:00pm 26th- Summer Study 5:45-7:15pm 30th- Aug 2nd- VBS August 7th- Mission Monday Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:00pm 9th- Summer Study 5:45-7:15pm 10th- Lunch Bunch Fun Factory 8:30am-12:30pm Weekday Preschool Summer Camps: Moana Splash July 10-13 Pets & Paw Patrol July 17-20 Princess & Pirate July 24-27 Superhero Trolls & Towers Lego July 31- August 3 August 7-10
Music and Worship Arts Ministry Phil Nixon, and band: July 23rd 7:00pm FUMC Theatre Contact: Rev. Saxon Scarborough Minister of Music 704-864-4371 ext. 233 saxon@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Susan Lisle Music Associate 704-864-4371 ext. 237 susan@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Aaron Prillaman 162 East Worship Leader aaron@fumcgastonia.org Contact: Timothy Scruggs Organist timothy@fumcgastonia.org If you currently lead, or plan to lead a small group, please plan to attend our Small Group Leaders Training. August 20th 5:00-7:00pm in the FLC Dinner Provided Please RSVP to amber@fumcgastonia.org by August 14th
NEWS FUMCG Family: I m so excited for all the summer plans we have scheduled in Bessemer City. The partnership has much to offer in the coming months for both churches. We look forward to participating in all the children s events and I hope you will join us for some of our events. Our seniors who have yet to finalize their name, have scheduled three events for the summer. If one or all look like something of interest, please give me a call and come join the fun! Also we are planning three Devotions and Desserts evening this summer. Our first one will be held on June 29th. Just call me for more details! We hope by having these get-togethers in various neighborhoods throughout Bessemer City, where we can share more information about the church, the partnership, and Christ! Blessing, Pastor Tripp 704-477-7715 Contact: Rev. Tripp Hord Minister of Visitation FUMC Bessemer City Partnership tripp@fumcgastonia.org June 14 Kids Summer Studies (FUMCG) 5:45 7:15 26 Mission Monday (FUMCG) 11:30 1:00 27 Dole & Dino s (Senior Name TBD) 10:00 28 Kids Summer Studies (FUMCG) 5:45 7:15 29 Kids Bowling (FUMCG) 9:30 12:30) $5.00 29 Devotion & Dessert (Site TBD) 7:00 (All Kids Programs 1st 5th Graders) July 12 Kids Summer Studies (FUMCG) 5:45 7:15 13 Devotion & Dessert 7:00 17 Mission Monday (FUMCG) 11:30 1:00 26 Kids Summer Studies (FUMCG) 5:45 7:15 27 Trip to Fresco s & West Jefferson 31 Vacation Bible School (July 31 Aug 2) August 2 Vacation Bible School Continued 3 Devotion & Dessert 7:00 7 Mission Monday (FUMCG) 11:30 1:00 10 Fun Factory (FUMCG) Kids 1st 5th 24 Picnic to Rankin Lake Dear First United Methodist Church of Gastonia Members, As the 2016-2017 comes to an end we have been reflecting upon the many things that we are thankful for here at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School. One of these things is the amazing kindness of the First United Methodist Church. Thanks to the generosity of your Christmas Angels over 60 of our students with need had a joyful Christmas morning while over 40 other children with need have received bags of food each Friday throughout the year through the Backpack Food program. And please, let s not forget the over 20 special kids that will be attending Camp Sunshine this summer or the school supplies and clothing that seem to appear in our front office when we need them the most. While you may not be here to see their precious faces, your continued generosity and support has helped our students to feel very special indeed. You have also helped our school staff feel that there are caring souls in our community committed to supporting the important work that we do everyday. Please know that your acts of compassion ripple through our school and our neighborhood. Pleasant Ridge is so grateful for the continued support from our FUMC church sponsors. We wish you and your family a healthy and happy Summer. Kind Regards, James Giambusso, School Counselor
Graduates Congratulations We are updating the Church Directory! Pictures will be taken August 6th after church services, or you can send your family photo to amanda@fumcgastonia.org by August 27th Dr. Aaron Prillaman Sarah Towner Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in Human Services from Wingate University Graduated with a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Arizona State University Connect with us... Website: www.fumcgastonia.org Phone: 704.864.4371 Email: contact@fumcgastonia.org E-blast Sign up First United Methodist Church of Gastonia, NC First United Methodist Church PO Box 218 Gastonia, NC 28053 FUMCGastonia @FUMCGastonia First UMC Gastonia, NC Sign up to receive Newsletters online Give Online! Published Monthly at 190 East Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC (USPS 198-720) Periodicals postage paid at Gastonia, NC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Newsletter of First United Methodist Church, PO Box 218 Gastonia, NC 28053