FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Covington, TN are cordially invited to attend the marriage vows of ......
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August 9, 2017 A Bi-Monthly Publication FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Covington, TN “Leading Others to Christ, Learning to Be Disciples, Loving through Service.” Pastoral Staff Rev. Dan Camp Senior Pastor [email protected] Care Staff Dr. Faye Beckett Congregational Care [email protected] Kendy Erwin Hospitality Care [email protected] Outreach Staff Liz Newman Director of Outreach [email protected] Program Staff Andrew Davis Youth Ministries [email protected] Dr. Bonnie Wright Director of Music [email protected] Office Support Staff Sandy Burgess Administrative Assistant [email protected] Holley Mills Morris Business Administrator [email protected] Musician Justin Hanson, Organist Facilities Rebecca Paris Custodian Kenny Summers Maintenance FUMC Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST? Christmas is a busy time in the church. This was particularly the case a few years ago when, on Christmas Eve, I got up very early and headed to the hospital to visit several members who would be spending their Christmas day in a hospital room. Truthfully, I was feeling a little sorry for myself because it was to be a very long day and would conclude much later when the last Christmas Eve communion service was completed. In my inner being, I longed for the Christmases when my children were small and lamented that we wouldn’t be together for Christmas this year. So, when my visits were complete, I decided to treat myself to a late breakfast at the local IHOP (International House of Pancakes). I planned to find a booth, have some coffee and –because it would be a capacity crowd for the evening services— look over my sermon notes. I asked for an out-of-the-way seat and tried to avoid conversations and give myself some time to think. When the server came to take my order, I did a double-take. She was huge! (No—I don’t mean it that way.) Actually, she was a very petite young woman who looked as though she could have played Mary in the Christmas pageant. She was, as the Bible says, “heavy with child!” I couldn’t help myself. When she brought the food out, I got up and helped her carry it to the table. I tried to get her to sit down and rest but she was too busy with other customers. All it took was a few questions and she began to tell me about her life. It didn’t take much prompting. Like so many in our world today, she was living paycheck to paycheck and there was no margin. She had no choice but to work right up to the very point of delivery. She hoped she’d be able to work a few more days as she really needed the money. When she presented the bill, I remembered that I had once—in college-- depended on tips from waiting tables for my own livelihood. I remembered how hard and how tiring that work had been. I remembered that the “Theotokos” (the “God-bearer” as Mary is known by our Catholic brothers and sisters) was a young woman of no social standing. I remembered that it was Christmas and by all quantifiable measures –whether I felt it or not—I was among the wealthiest people in the world. I left a tip. Well, maybe it was a bit more than a “tip”. I hope it made a difference in her day and helped ease her burden. Suddenly, my sadness over not seeing my own children lifted a bit and crafting the “perfect sermon” no longer seemed all that important. Over and over again, God keeps teaching me that if I pay close attention to the people God places in my path I won’t have time to engage in self-pity. When we kick off our Wednesday evening programming next Wednesday, August 16, we will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. We are asking you to make plans to attend and enjoy a fun-filled evening of biblical trivia, fellowship and good food. Bring a check to pay for the meal and consider adding a “tip” above and beyond the cost of the meal. The excess we collect will be distributed between Crestview Elementary and Covington Integrated Arts Academy to help teachers provide needed school supplies for their classrooms. Come –and help celebrate the spirit of Christmas in August here at Covington FUMC! God bless, Dan
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August 9, 2017 A Bi-Monthly Publication
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Covington, TN
“Leading Others to Christ, Learning to Be Disciples, Loving through Service.”
Pastoral Staff Rev. Dan Camp Senior Pastor
Care Staff Dr. Faye Beckett
Congregational Care [email protected]
Kendy Erwin
Hospitality Care [email protected]
Outreach Staff Liz Newman
Director of Outreach [email protected]
Program Staff Andrew Davis
Youth Ministries [email protected]
Dr. Bonnie Wright Director of Music
Office Support Staff Sandy Burgess
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Holley Mills Morris
Business Administrator [email protected]
Musician
Justin Hanson, Organist
Facilities Rebecca Paris
Custodian
Kenny Summers Maintenance
F U MC Off ic e Hou r s: 9: 00 a. m. - 5 :00 p. m.
M ond a y - F ri da y
CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST?
Christmas is a busy time in the church.
This was particularly the case a few years ago when, on Christmas Eve, I got up very early and headed to the hospital to visit several members who would be spending their Christmas day in a hospital room. Truthfully, I was feeling a little sorry for myself because it was to be a very long day and would conclude much later when the last Christmas Eve communion service was completed. In my inner being, I longed for the Christmases when my children were small and lamented that we wouldn’t be together for Christmas this year. So, when my visits were complete, I decided to treat myself to a late breakfast at the local IHOP (International House of Pancakes). I planned to find a booth, have some coffee and –because it would be a capacity crowd for the evening services— look over my sermon notes. I asked for an out-of-the-way seat and tried to avoid conversations and give myself some time to think.
When the server came to take my order, I did a double-take. She was huge! (No—I don’t mean it that way.) Actually, she was a very petite young woman who looked as though she could have played Mary in the Christmas pageant. She was, as the Bible says, “heavy with child!”
I couldn’t help myself. When she brought the food out, I got up and helped her carry it to the table. I tried to get her to sit down and rest but she was too busy with other customers. All it took was a few questions and she began to tell me about her life. It didn’t take much prompting. Like so many in our world today, she was living paycheck to paycheck and there was no margin. She had no choice but to work right up to the very point of delivery. She hoped she’d be able to work a few more days as she really needed the money.
When she presented the bill, I remembered that I had once—in college-- depended on tips from waiting tables for my own livelihood. I remembered how hard and how tiring that work had been. I remembered that the “Theotokos” (the “God-bearer” as Mary is known by our Catholic brothers and sisters) was a young woman of no social standing. I remembered that it was Christmas and by all quantifiable measures –whether I felt it or not—I was among the wealthiest people in the world. I left a tip. Well, maybe it was a bit more than a “tip”. I hope it made a difference in her day and helped ease her burden. Suddenly, my sadness over not seeing my own children lifted a bit and crafting the “perfect sermon” no longer seemed all that important.
Over and over again, God keeps teaching me that if I pay close attention to the people God places in my path I won’t have time to engage in self-pity.
When we kick off our Wednesday evening programming next Wednesday, August 16, we will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. We are asking you to make plans to attend and enjoy a fun-filled evening of biblical trivia, fellowship and good food. Bring a check to pay for the meal and consider adding a “tip” above and beyond the cost of the meal. The excess we collect will be distributed between Crestview Elementary and Covington Integrated Arts Academy to help teachers provide needed school supplies for their classrooms. Come –and help celebrate the spirit of Christmas in August here at Covington FUMC!
God bless, Dan
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UMW CORNER
A book sale is being planned for Sunday,
September 10th. If you have gently used
books you would like to donate, please
bring them to the church office. Money
raised from the sale will be used for
missions. For more information,
please contact Doris Ann Gray at
[email protected]. You are cordially invited
to attend the marriage vows of
Carliss Chastain
and
Jerry Leath
Saturday, August 26, 2017
10:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
Music begins at 9:30 am.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 2018
The HOPE Sunday School Class is
preparing for their Senior Prayer
Pals. If you are a high school
senior, or know a senior who
attends our church, please forward
their name, address, and the name
of the school they attend to the church office,
901-476-9694. The HOPE class would like to
include all High School Seniors in our church and
ensure that no one is left off the list. Each senior
will receive a school supply gift bag from the class
when school begins and encouragement from
their prayer pal throughout the school year.
YOUTH NEWS
The Gathering Season Premiere takes place August 13th
at 5:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. There will be
food, worship, fun giveaways, and Andrew will spotlight
a person of the month. All youth and their families are
invited!
For more information on any youth activities, please
contact Andrew Davis at 901-451-0363 or email
Mary Martha and Ruth Circle
Combined Meeting
Monday, August 14th
12 Noon
Fellowship Hall
Guest Speaker: Tisha Smith
Golden Ages Adult Care
Lunch will be provided.
YOGA CLASSES
Free yoga classes, provided by Michelle
Tomlinson, will be offered in the
Christian Life Center starting Monday,
August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Classes will
continue each Monday evening for eight
weeks excluding Labor Day. Please wear
comfortable clothing and bring a mat.
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August 9 Tim Cousar Grace Fisher Emogene Ray August 10 Jordan Davis Jeffrey Nix Peyton Shelley Carter Todd Carolyn Turner August 11 Althea Chind August 12 Amy David August 13 Nancy McDonald Mary Catherine Turner August 14 Lee Delashmit August 15 Dennis Hart August 16 Laura Richardson August 17 Addy Ray August 18 Savannah Buxton Tommy Holland Beverly Smith Alison Timberlake
August 19 Henry Glass, Jr. Reese Shields August 20 Chelsea Griffin Atticus Racine August 21 Rachel Witherington August 22 Mattie Byrd August 23 Jerry Deen August 24 Jimmy Bryant Wally Burdette Jaime Hunter Owen Shipley August 26 Rylee Ford Landon Myers August 27 Christie Caldwell Matthew Hughes August 28 Gage Stone August 29 Evelyn Chapman Rick David
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS
NURSERY WORKERS
UPPER ROOM PRAYER MINISTRY SCHEDULE
August 13 MorningSong Service Traditional Service Volunteers Needed Skip and Kendy Erwin
August 20 MorningSong Service Traditional Service Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed
110 93
138 Fifth Saturday
$1,357.00 $4,471.25
July 30, 2017
MorningSong Worship - Sunday School - Traditional Worship - Bread of Life Worship - MorningSong Offering - Traditional Worship Offering -
ATTENDANCE & GIVING
98 119 161
82 $1,802.00 $9,162.00
August 6, 2017
MorningSong Worship - Sunday School - Traditional Worship - Bread of Life Worship - MorningSong Offering - Traditional Worship Offering -
August 13 MorningSong: Laura Richardson and Kristin Burgess Traditional Service: Casey Rogers and Andrew Davis
August 20 MorningSong: Jonathan Stewart (helper) Traditional Service: Angela Clark
August 13 MorningSong: Joey Caldwell and Katelyn Stewart Traditional Service: Christina Jones and JoAnne Cain August 20 MorningSong: Mary Catherine Turner (helper) Traditional Service: Cynthia Ford
COMMUNION OFFERING
Thank you for your generous
Communion offering gifts of
$242.00 to benefit the Boys and
Girls Club of the Hatchie River
Region. Your support will help
provide activities and after school
programs for children in the
community.
The club is located at 412 Alston
Circle, Bldg. C in Covington.
For more information, call
901-476-0180 or visit their
website, www.bgchrr.com.
Contact Liz Newman to volunteer by
emailing [email protected]
or calling 901-476-9694.
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You’re Invited!You’re Invited!You’re Invited! (And Bring your friends)(And Bring your friends)(And Bring your friends)
Community Celebration Community Celebration Community Celebration and and and
Fall Program KickoffFall Program KickoffFall Program Kickoff
Wednesday, August 16th 6:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center
Please bring
a dessert to
share!
Dinner (Donations accepted.)
Proceeds will be divided
between Crestview
Elementary and CIAA to
purchase needed school supplies.
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Learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. Four divorce recovery sessions will be held beginning Wednesday, August 30th from 6:00-7:30 in the GO Classroom (lower level of the Sanctuary building. No materials or registration fees needed. This group is open to anyone who has experienced the pain and trauma of divorce. Sessions will be led by Cindy Pease, a licensed Christian Counselor who holds a degree in counseling from the University of Memphis and is a professional member of the American Counselors Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Cindy believes that the gospel offers a hope and the promise of “new life” to all those who have known the deep pain of the dissolution of a marriage.
Adults - Conspiracy theories, mental illness, love stories, with a little violence thrown in….Sounds like a made for TV movie—right? Well, actually, would you believe an account of ancient Israel and God’s relationship with God’s people which is complicated by priest and king alike? If you join with us on Wednesday evenings, we’ll learn of Hannah-- a childless woman who believed she was forsaken by God—whose life is changed when she bears a son, Samuel. We’ll learn how the Israelites wanted a king for “all the wrong reasons.” We’ll see how God allowed that, in the person of Saul, who looked very much like a king but had some problems with obedience to God. Hear—now as an adult—the story of David the young shepherd and the Philistine Goliath. We’ll meet giants, soothsayers and other very curious folks. We’ll watch as that boy becomes King David (who didn’t look so much like a king) and was a very, very human king but became a “man after God’s own heart.” We’ll meet a “foolish and self-destructive” rich man whose name is Nabal and his wife, Abigail, who is both beautiful and brilliant. In the meantime, we’ll fight some
battles, a few wars, bring the ark back to Jerusalem (don’t touch!). David’s son, Absalom, mounts a revolution against his own father and will be left hanging in the branches of a tree. These ancient stories were often told by the Rabbis and finally (thank goodness!) written down for our benefit. In the end, these are stories of human struggle, the “messiness” of life and God’s persistent love. Taught by Pastor Dan. Location: Fellowship Hall Time: 6 -7 PM. A supplemental study guide available for $10. Sessions will be held for 10 weeks.
FALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AUGUST 23RD
Youth- Student Small Groups: Every Wednesday night high schoolers and middle schoolers meet together in core groups to grow deeper friendships, and develop their faith. The High School Groups meet from 5:30 to 7 pm, and the Middle School Group meets from 6 to 7. Small Groups are a time where as a teenager you can get together with like minded people your age, share about what’s going on in your life, pray for one and other, learn more about who you are in Christ, and have fun with some of the coolest youth alive! We have three groups, high school boys, high school girls, and middle school. The addresses to each groups is…
High School Boys: Mike Morrison’s House (1315 Walter St, Covington)
High School Girls: Susan Sampson’s House (4528 Highway 52 East, Covington)
Middle Schoolers: Christian Life Center @ FUMC (145 W Church Ave. Covington)
Children- An exciting adventure through the Bible, connecting kids of all ages with their
Creator. Through interactive lessons, children will walk through Exodus, journey with
Jesus like never before and grow closer to God by learning who He is. Each Wednesday,
children will have up-close-and-personal experiences to learn more about their Creator.
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# of
Awards
Amount Type of Assistance
3 $ 380.50 Bus Ticket
0 $ 0 Food
197 $ 10,263.00 Lodging
4 $ 214.50 Miscellaneous
42 $ 2,060.99 Rent
199 $ 10,045.24 Utilities
11 $ 220.00 Vehicle Gas
456 $ 21,448.23 Totals
Children: Senior Adults: Adults: Total Individuals: Fixed Income: Lost Jobs:
438 42
563 1043 133 108
Year-to-Date Totals
SAMARITAN FUND TOTALS
Samaritan Balance: $6,684.73
As of August 4, 2017
As of July 22 through August 4, 2017
# of
Awards
Amount Type of Assistance
0 $ 0 Bus Ticket
0 $ 0 Food
13 $ 516.00 Lodging
0 $ 0 Miscellaneous
1 $ 50.00 Rent
23 $ 1,150.00 Utilities
1 $ 20.00 Vehicle Gas
38 $ 1,736.00 Totals
Children: Senior Adults: Adults: Total Individuals: Fixed Income: Lost Jobs:
49 2
42 93 12 15
ROUNDUP UTILITY ASSISTANCE
July 22 through August 4, 2017
65 Households were interviewed
CES: 50 total households 22 approved totaling $2,748.91 28 declined totaling $4,469.12
CGWS: 24 total households 11 approved totaling $1,005.52
13 declined totaling $1,270.68
SAMARITAN STORY A lady visited the office requesting help with her utilities. She lives simply on her disability and odd jobs. Recently she had a heart attack and is recovering. Her odd job income has stopped until her doctor releases her. Please pray for this lady and her health.
Thank you for your gifts which were used to help this dear lady.
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Memorials and Tributes
In Memory of Dale Baskin Good Samaritan Fund by Jim and Beverly Smith In Honor of Faye Beckett Good Samaritan Fund by Skip and Kendy Erwin In Memory of Sanford Blankenship Worship and Choir Fund by Don and Ellen Clark Good Samaritan Fund by Ed and Marie Timberlake In Memory of Duke Brasfield’s 70th Birthday Christian Life Center Fund by The Duke Brasfield Family In Memory of Arnold Bull Good Samaritan Fund by Bill Enzor In Memory of Dot Butler Good Samaritan Fund by Jim Baddour, DDS Good Samaritan Fund by Earl and Faye Beckett Good Samaritan Fund by Tom and Shirley Bready Bread of Life Food Pantry Fund by G.K. and Judy Butler Good Samaritan Fund by Don and Ellen Clark Good Samaritan Fund by Bill Enzor Good Samaritan Fund by Skip and Kendy Erwin Good Samaritan Fund by Paul and Alice Gabriele Good Samaritan Fund by The GO Class, FUMC Good Samaritan Fund by Ed and Marie Timberlake Good Samaritan Fund by Ted and Carolyn Turner Good Samaritan Fund by Tim and Kathy Wallace In Memory of Paul Byrd Good Samaritan Fund by Tom and Shirley Bready Good Samaritan Fund by The Go Class, FUMC Good Samaritan Fund by Waymon and Naomi McDade Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith Good Samaritan Fund by Ed and Marie Timberlake In Honor of the Friendship Sunday School Class Bereavement Meal Fund by The Friendship Sunday School Class, FUMC In Memory of Robin Hamilton Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith In Memory of Rebecca Horstkoetter Good Samaritan Fund by Wally and Sheri Burdette In Memory of Gloria Lewis Good Samaritan Fund by Tom and Shirley Bready Worship and Choir Fund by Don and Ellen Clark In Memory of Claude Leyhew Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith In Memory of Pete McDow Good Samaritan Fund by Bill Enzor In Memory of James Neely Good Samaritan Fund by Laura Bostwick In Memory of Velma Peeler Landscaping Fund by Wally and Sheri Burdette Landscaping Fund by Will and Sara Carter In Memory of Carolyn Rogers Youth Fund by Leonard and Brenda Moss Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith In Memory of Rodney Waits Good Samaritan Fund by Tom and Shirley Bready Christian Life Center Fund by Stephen and Kaye Smith In Memory of Camille Whitley Worship and Choir Fund by Don and Ellen Clark Good Samaritan Fund by Bill Enzor Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School Fund by Lynne Price Richardson Bread of Life Food Pantry Fund by Thirza Mobley Sloan
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Billy Anderson Bo Anderson Donna Beard Faye Beckett Tom Bready Joe Campodonico Mary Carpenter Amber Corbitt Cimadevilla Craig Coley Jessica Erwin Cassie Evans Gwen Glass
Charles Gray Jackson Hughey Avonlea Isome Janet Klutts Bernie Liles Lori Butler Lindley Donna Luckey Peggy Massey Phillip Mathis Gary Miller Charlie Moss Shannon Reed
Marlyn Seagrave BJ Smith Maurice Smith Daniel Stock Jacob Stock Joyce Stottlemyer Jimmy Turner Susan Turner Bart White Everett Williams Dr. Barney Witherington III
Cindy Pease, M.H.S.P., Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified. For appointments call the FUMC office 476-9694, ext. 17.
Faye Beckett, D.C.C. Doctorate in Christian Counseling. For appointments call the 901-603-0456. Counseling Ministry: Empowering others to reach their God given purpose.
COUNSELING
Counseling is available for individuals, couples or families. Fees are based on ability to pay.
Sanford Blankenship, grandfather of Joel and Ryan Howard, passed away July 27th.
Dot Butler died July 28th at her home in Union City, TN. Louis Jeter passed away August 2nd. Please keep these families in your prayers.
CONDOLENCES
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WORSHIP TIMES
MorningSong Service Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Christian Life Center
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Service Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
First United Methodist Church 145 W. Church Avenue Covington, TN 38019
Phone: 901-476-9694
Fax: 901-476-5352
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:www.covingtonfumc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCCovington
Twitter: twitter.com/FUMCCovington
WORSHIP BROADCASTS
Live radio broadcast of the Traditional Worship on WKBL AM 1250 @ 11 a.m.
Delayed broadcast of the Traditional Worship on KBJ Cable TV, Channel 5 (city) and 19 (county) - Sundays at 1:00 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12 Noon.
MorningSong broadcast is on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Also, live streaming of the traditional service is available at www.covingtonfumc.com. Both services are also archived at our website and can be viewed online anytime.
COVINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION
The Covington Sportsplex is registering for their youth
sports fall soccer program. Games start in September for
ages 4-12 year olds. The cost is $40. For more information,
call 901-476-3734 or email [email protected].
Covington Parks and Recreation is starting Co-ed Adult Softball.
Register a team and pay fees online at:
http://www.covingtontn.com/adult-sports.html
The adult Coed Softball Season will get
underway Tuesday, August 22, 2017. All games
will be played on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings starting at 6:00 p.m. at Baltzer Field.
