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Volume 8 Issue 5 May 2017 FIRST NEWS First United Methodist Church Page 1 If you are over the age of 40 and have watched almost any prime time TV show, it might strike you that some of the subject matter is quite a bit different than it used to be. Conversations about intimate sub- jects are discussed and dwelled upon in the most exploited and gratuitous ways. Terrible stories and images from real life news are commented on and repeated frequently almost constantly sandwiched in between the prime time soap operas and comedies. References to Christiani- ty, church, and religion in general often have an element of skepticism or downright ridicule. Bishop Bob Farr reminds us that we are in a “new world” as Disciples of Christ. We are in a world where people don’t trust the church. People don’t know much about Jesus. And as believers, we wonder if anyone is interested in knowing. That said, a recent Gallup poll reported that 92 per- cent of Americans believe there is a God. They want to read the Bible. They want to be spiritual. They like Jesus. But they don’t like the church in its cur- rent condition. As God’s Church, we have work to do. I don’t believe that it is up to us to necessarily change our traditions and culture to reflect the moral lifestyle that we see on TV, but we must be aware that much of our society thinks quite a bit differently than most of us, about ideas that many of us grew up with. Therefore, if we truly want people to experience God in their lives, we are going to have to find things that we have in common with people who think they don’t have anything in common with us. We must study and think about these things. In the next few weeks, the Worship Study Group of FUMC will take a look at the worship opportunities available in our church. Not only will we look at the music, liturgy, preaching and prayer times on Sunday morning, but at the other worship opportunities in our church during the week. Please be in prayer for this dedicated group of servant leaders, as they begin their work later this month. The team chosen by the Lay Leadership Committee include: Pastors Tina and Laird (non-voting), John Fuss, Michelle Olson, Amy Johns, Katie Roehlk, Arlene Veitch, Rob Coon, Tamara Fresquez, Janene Halder- man, Patty Swenson, Patsy Miller, Cassie Holloway, Melissa Seeley, and Zel- ma Wilcox. Pastor Laird As United Methodists this is our mission: to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Worship Times Sunday School - 9:15 AM Sunday Worship - 10:30 AM
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Volume 8 Issue 5
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If you are over the age of 40 and have watched
almost any prime time TV show, it might strike you
that some of the subject matter is quite a bit different
than it used to be. Conversations about intimate sub-
jects are discussed and dwelled upon in the most
exploited and gratuitous ways. Terrible stories and
images from real life news are commented on and
repeated frequently almost constantly sandwiched in
between the prime time soap operas and comedies. References to Christiani-
ty, church, and religion in general often have an element of skepticism or
downright ridicule. Bishop Bob Farr reminds us that we are in a “new world”
as Disciples of Christ. We are in a world where people don’t trust the church.
People don’t know much about Jesus. And as believers, we wonder if anyone
is interested in knowing. That said, a recent Gallup poll reported that 92 per-
cent of Americans believe there is a God. They want to read the Bible. They
want to be spiritual. They like Jesus. But they don’t like the church in its cur-
rent condition. As God’s Church, we have work to do. I don’t believe that it is
up to us to necessarily change our traditions and culture to reflect the moral
lifestyle that we see on TV, but we must be aware that much of our society
thinks quite a bit differently than most of us, about ideas that many of us grew
up with. Therefore, if we truly want people to experience God in their lives,
we are going to have to find things that we have in common with people who
think they don’t have anything in common with us. We must study and think
about these things.
In the next few weeks, the Worship Study Group of FUMC will take a
look at the worship opportunities available in our church. Not only will we look
at the music, liturgy, preaching and prayer times on Sunday morning, but at
the other worship opportunities in our church during the week. Please be in
prayer for this dedicated group of servant leaders, as they begin their work
later this month. The team chosen by the Lay Leadership Committee include:
Pastors Tina and Laird (non-voting), John Fuss, Michelle Olson, Amy Johns,
Katie Roehlk, Arlene Veitch, Rob Coon, Tamara Fresquez, Janene Halder-
man, Patty Swenson, Patsy Miller, Cassie Holloway, Melissa Seeley, and Zel-
ma Wilcox.
Pastor Laird
As United Methodists this is our mission: to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Worship Times
Sunday School - 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship - 10:30 AM
Crocheters Wanted!
To complete a project for Mother’s Day. The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be mak-ing HUNDREDS of small crocheted hearts to distrib-ute. If you can help, pick up a copy of the simple pattern in the church office, and let Pastor Tina know how many hearts you plan to make. Hearts can be made in any shades of pink and purple. Thanks creative people!
If you missed the fun at
the Easter Messy Church, we
hope that you will join us for
the next one scheduled for
June 24th! It’s fun for young
and old alike! Plan to invite
your friends and neighbors and
come an play! Here’s a few pictures from
Easter Messy Church!
A big thank you to our youth,
John Fuss, Stella Martinez,
and all who braved the early
hour to attend our Sunrise
Service! They all did an
amazing job!
A special thank you to John
Albrecht for preparing the
delicious breakfast that fol-
lowed the service. God is
Alive and Good!!!
Acts 17 describes Paul speaking about
God to the people of Athens in front of
- incredibly! - a site that still exists.
What is that site?
A. The Panathenaic Stadium
B. The Areopagus
C. The Acropolis and the Parthenon
D. The Temple of Hephaestus
Mysterious ways Before pursuing a career as a Christian singer, Ryan Stevenson was a paramedic, encountering trauma and “true brokenness.” When he re-ceived a 911 call about a woman struck by lightning, Stevenson didn’t think she’d survive. But thanks in part to his efforts, the woman made a full recovery — and later struck up a friendship with him. One day the woman asked Stevenson, “If you could be doing anything with your life, what would it be?” His answer? Music. She gave him a check for $2,000, and he used it to cut an EP, which led to a record deal. Through Stevenson’s chart-topping song “Eye of the Storm,” he wants to remind listeners that God “hasn’t forgotten about us. He’s still paying attention to us no matter how horrible things might seem. He’s in control.”
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First United Methodist Church
acknowledges the following:
GENERAL MEMORIALS
In Memory of Dean Rankin By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of Dennis Jenkins By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of Dean Rankin By: Bill Bonham By: Denise Briggs By: Pat and Dick Goodwin By: Brad Houston By: Lori Postlethwait By: Richard and Bobette
Steanson & Bill and Lynn Masterson
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Cress By: Joanne and Lee Harvard By: Brad Houston By: Dave Sorenson
In Memory of Ralph Boehms By: Maggie and Joe Phillips
In Memory of Barbara Fulton By: Nancy Burdette
In Memory of Fred Schrimsher By: Patsy Miller
In Memory of Penrod Toles By: Kathy Marley By: The Ronald Mayer Family
In Memory of Robert “RL” Bragg By: Joe and Maggie Phillips
In Memory of Wanda Hinton By: Gayle Stokes
In Memory of Tom Dunlap By: Kathy Marley
In Memory of Jean Marie Gratton By: Rudell Quinn
In Memory of Lewis Mulkey By: Helen Alpers
May 3: Enchiladas, Beans, Rice, Chips &
Salsa, Desserts & Drinks
May 10: Kristi's Surprise! Salad, Drinks & Desserts
May 17: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,
Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Desserts
& Drinks May
MENU
First of all, thanks to our congregation, your contributions have started the ball rolling on a number of much needed repairs. Here’s What’s Happening - Repair of the East Wall in Fellowship Hall: If you are not aware, we are having problems with the east wall of Fellowship Hall. For what-ever reason (probably water and/or tree roots) the wall
footings have shifted (sunk) causing the wall to move at the ceiling, about 3 inches. An engineering firm provided a detailed solution and a general con-tractor has been hired to accomplish the necessary repairs. The contractor is waiting for materials to begin the project. After completion, the engineer-ing firm told us to wait at least six months before proceeding with a flooring solution.
Next, we will address plumbing upgrades (fixtures, etc.) that have been put off for lack of funds.
To keep you informed, following is a list of facility projects that are either underway or pending:
Sprinkler system repair Playground fence repair Emergency light restoration Precision Air, replacement parts Architectural plans for offices and courtyard Courtyard bench refinishing Fellowship Hall wall repair Fellowship Hall floor replacement The “Judgement” painting repair in Narthex Install new basketball goal in playground area
Progress will now be reported on a recurring basis. Questions:? Call the church office and talk to Pastor Laird or Don Armstrong.
Don Armstrong Director of Operations
THANK YOU!
Wednesday Dinners are over for the Summer….Back
in August!
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STAFF
Ministers:
All Members & Participants of FUMC
NWT. Conf. Bishop Rev. W. Earle Bledsoe
Dist. Superintendent: Rev. Jane Vaughan
Rev. Tina Cross [email protected]
Rev. Laird Cross [email protected]
Director of Music: Rev. John Fuss. LLP [email protected]
Director of Youth & Children: Stella & Jaime Martinez
Director of Operations: Don Armstrong [email protected]
Business Manager: Kati Yates [email protected]
Office Manager: Kay Motto [email protected]
Organist: Michelle Olson [email protected]
Receptionist: Pat Goodwin [email protected]
Cowboy Bell Secretary: Kati Yates [email protected]
FUMC E-mail [email protected]
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MAY 30TH - 7:00 PM
Joe Bauman Field
2500 SE Main
Tickets Available in the Church Office
$6.00 Per Person
Join Us It Will
Be Fun!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
7:00 AM MethodistMen's Breakfast/Los Cerritos
2
3:45 PM Staff Meeting/Rm 110
6:30PM Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Trp 2/Scout Hut
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10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 111
9:00 am/DCOM/Rm 110
5:15PM Weight Watchers/Rm 113
5
8:30 AM Yoga Class/FH
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
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7 9:15 AM S. School
10:30 AM Worship
3:30PM Glory Ringers/BellRm
4:30PM Heaven ConneXion
4:30PM Ring On/Bell Room
5:30PM UMY
8 7:00 AM MethodistMen's Breakfast/Los Cerritos
6:00 PM Habitat/Rm 111
3:45 PM Staff Meeting/Rm 110
5:30 PM Ad Council/Rm 111
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Trp 2/Scout Hut
10 11
10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 110
5:15PM Weight Watchers/113
12
8:30 AM Yoga Class/FH
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
13
14
9:15 AM S. School
10:30 AM Worship
Mother's Day 15
7:00 AM MethodistMen's Breakfast/Los Cerritos
5:30 PM Mission Team/Rm 111
6:00 PM Master Work Chorale
16
3:45 PM Staff Meeting/Rm 110
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Trp 2/Scout Hut
17
5:15 PM FellowshipDinner/FH
7:15 PM Chancel Choir/Choir Rm
6 pm/Kaler Bell Concert
18 10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 110
5:15PM Weight Watchers/Rm 113
19
8:30 AM Yoga Class/FH
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
20
219:15 AM S. School
10:30 AM Worship
5:30PM UMY
22 7:00 AM MethodistMen'sBreakfast/Los Cerritos
6:00 PM Master Work Chorale
23
3:45 PM Staff Meeting/Rm 110
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Trp 2/Scout Hut
24
7:15 PM Chancel Choir/Choir Rm
25 10:30 AM Women's BibleStudy/Rm 110
5:15PM Weight Watchers/Rm 113
26
8:30 AM Yoga Class/FH
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
27
9:30 AMUMW Cluster/Peachtree
28
9:15 AM S. School
10:30 AM Worship
29 7:00 AM MethodistMen's
Memorial Day
30
7:00 PM/Youth to go to Invaders Game
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Trp 2/Scout Hut
31
7:15 PM Chancel Choir/Choir Rm
Jun 2017
S M T W T F S
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
Wednesday Schedule on Reverse Side
Wednesday Schedule on Reverse Side
Breakfast/Los Cerritos
Office Closed in Observance of... Annual Conference
begins in Las Cruces
2PM/Silver Chords/Sunset Villa
9
2PM/Silver Chords/Casa Maria
2PM/Silver Chords/Mission ArchArmed Forces Day
Silver Chords go to Roswell Corrections Cntr.
10:30 AM/Worship Team/Library
1:00PM/Grief Share/Rm 110
Noon/Emmaus Reunion/111
Noon/Emmaus Reunion/111
Noon/Emmaus Reunion/111
1:00 PM/Prayer Shawl Ministry/Rm 110
1:00 PM/Prayer Shawl Ministry/Rm 110
7:00 PM/Methodist Night @ Invaders Game
11:45 Worship Study Group/Rm 111
1:00 PM - Grief Support/Rm 110
4:30 PM - Cherub Choir/Room204
5:15 PM - Fellowship Dinner/FH
5:30 PM - Children’s Activities
5:45 PM - Wesley Singers I/ Room 114
5:45 - 6:15 - Kids Activities/Upstairs
6:00 PM - Homework Cafe'/Youth Room
6:00 PM - Bible Study - Room 110
6:05 PM - Kaler Bells/Bell Room
6:15 PM - Wesley Singers II/Room 114
6:15 PM - Kids Activities/Upstairs
7:15 - Chancel Choir - Choir Room
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
For May 3rd & May 10
