First United Methodist Church, Trussville

First United Methodist Church 120 North Chalkville Road

Trussville, Alabama

(205) 655-3259 www.fumctrussville.com

Etheridge’s Epistle

Ego eimi

"This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased;

listen to him!" Matthew 17:7

I do not know who said it but it is true;

"We were given two ears but only one mouth, because listening is twice as hard as

talking."

Here is another version that goes like this;

"We were given two ears but only one mouth, because listening is twice as important

as talking."

How very true! But we need to be very careful. What do you listen to? What you listen to and allow into your mind, heart and soul becomes a power in your life that shapes

you. In our spiritual lives it is very important to listen to the voice of God.

I want to invite you on a journey of LISTENING. On the mount of transfiguration

we are told two important truths and given one commandment and invitation.

First we are told who Jesus is, this is my son. Second, we are told that God loves and is

pleased with Jesus. Then God issues a commandment and an invitation listen to him.

We are commanded and invited to listen to Jesus. For Lent this year let us listen to

Jesus tell us who he is through the ego eimi, the I am saying. Each Sunday we will

listen to a different I am saying. Sunday March 4 we will listen to Jesus proclaim, "I

am the bread of life.”

See you Sunday,

Bro. Bill

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Technology - Without Asking A Kid. Frustrated by technology? Feel you just can't keep up? Don't worry, you CAN do this! Geared toward seniors (but open to everyone), this class can help you get more out of your computer, explore the internet and build a safer social media profile - all in a stress free and supportive environment. No previous computer experience necessary, only come with the desire to learn. Class is currently running, but spots are open for additional classes in March. For more infor-mation, please contact Melissa Smith at melissa@fumctrussville.com

The Leisure Group has a lot of fun, exciting activities the fourth Tuesday of each month. Be sure to watch the Sunday bulletin announcements for more information or contact Marie Gospodareck or Tracy Walls for more information.

Sunday, March 11th we begin

Daylight Savings Time. Don’t

forget to set your clock forward

one hour before bedtime on

Saturday night, March 10th.

United Methodist Men’s Breakfast…Please join us at 7:00 am on Sunday, March 11th, in the Fellowship Hall to hear an exciting guest speaker and enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the New Horizon Sunday School Class. (Don’t forget to set clocks ahead Sat. night.)

Dollar Dash for T.E.A.M.- Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Sat., 3/17 from 4-6 pm and on Sun., 3/18 from 2-4 pm for a sale of infant/children's clothes, toys and accessories for $1.00. All proceeds benefit TEAM. Call Louise Jensen at 907-2723 for more information.

Bridge Builders 2.0 will serve breakfast to the homeless on Mon., March 12th at the Church of the Reconciler. Since this is during Consignment Sale week, it will be handled differently. Please contact Bill or Cindy Nielsen for details.

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PLEASE NOTE: The following events, classes, etc. will not meet the week of the Children’s

Spring Consignment Sale (March 11-18):

Ceramics (Mon.) March 12th

Prayer Shawl Group Meeting (Tues.) March 13th

Dr. Bill Etheridge’s Bible Study Classes (Wed.) March 14th

Stephen Ministry Meeting (Wed.) March 14th

Soul Café (Wed.) March 14th

Grief Support (Thu.) March 15th

Please check with your group to determine if they are meeting, or for alternate meeting dates, times and locations.

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Deadline for the April Newsletter will be

Friday, March 9th. Always the second Friday of

the month before publication. Thank you.

MARCH IS NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

COLON CANCER FACT SHEET

Colon & rectal cancers are referred to as “colorectal cancer” and abbreviated “CRC”

About Colorectal Cancer:

• 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men & women combined

• 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer

• 135,430 estimated new cases in 2017

• 50,260 estimated deaths in 2017

• 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed in their lifetimes

• 1 in 3 people are not up-to-date with screening

• 23 million people have not been screened

• 60% of deaths could be prevented with screening which is demonstrated to reduce new

CRC cases and deaths from CRC

Early-Onset (under 50) Incidence:

Data suggests that the incidence of colorectal cancer for those under 50 is on the rise and more young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

~10-11% of colon cancers and 18% of rectal cancers are diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50

~Up to 22% of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed before the age of 50 are associated hereditary cancer syndromes; additional cases are related to inflammatory bowel disease.

~Colorectal cancers in individuals under 50 are more likely associated with symptoms. It is very important to seek medical care for unexplained persistent rectal bleeding and other signs and symptoms.

Hereditary/Genetic Stats:

• People with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) with colon cancer are between 2-3 times more likely to develop the cancer than those without a family history.

• 25% of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer have a family history.

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Healing the hurt… A new class of Stephen Ministers started their training on Wednesday, January 24th. For the next 20 weeks, they will invest their time and efforts into learning how to walk along-side others, and help them focus on the healing God can bring through Jesus Christ. Please remember, if you are hurting or have a need, Stephen Ministers are standing by to help. For more information, or to become a part of this exciting ministry, please contact one of the Pastors or Rev. Jesse Shaddix at 205.516.1899 or email him at jshaddix1@charter.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SOUL CAFÉ

MARCH 2018 MENUS

5:15-6:15 pm in the Christian Life Center

Only $7.00 Per Adult Plate or $3.00 Per Child Plate

Youth Fundraiser “Chili/Stew/Soup Cookoff” Wed., Mar. 7

No Soul Café Meal on Wed., Mar. 14th due to Consignment Sale

Chef Trinita’s Menu for Wed., Mar. 21st

Chuck Roast, Yellow Rice, Seasoned Green Beans, Rolls,

Salad Bar, Chocolate Cake, Tea/Water

Children’s Menu: Hamburger Sliders and Chips

Chef Trinita’s Menu for Wed., Mar. 28th

Baked Spaghetti, Salad Bar, Garlic Rolls, Assorted Cheesecake, Tea/Water

Menus are subject to change without notice.

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS NO LATER THAN TUESDAY AT NOON

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Veterans Day Celebration Service

November 5, 2017

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Memorium For By: Fund:

Mary Shaffield Ricky & Wanda Bramlett Debt Reduction Dot Chapman Amanda Drake General Fund

Mizella Lepper General Fund Harold & Cathy Fulton Debt Reduction

Friendship Class “Girls” Breakfast Group General Fund Jerry Esslinger Mizella Lepper General Fund Harold & Cathy Fulton Debt Reduction

Dorothy McCracken Harold & Cathy Fulton Debt Reduction Catherine Williams Harold & Cathy Fulton Debt Reduction

March 4 8:30 AM

Jason Alfano, Brent Davenport, Jason Gregory, Chris Watson

11:00 AM Ann Hydrick, Pat Johnston, Patsy Rae, Robin Rae

March 11 8:30 AM Glenn Hamlin, Margaret Hamlin, Gene Lang, Jane Long

11:00 AM Bill Phillips, Robert Lamar, Hal Riddle, Randy Walls

March 18 8:30 AM Sharon Dunson, Marsha Estes, Louise Jensen, Pam Pratt

11:00 AM Beth Bruno, Jim Bruno, Terry Hallman, Jim Viikinsalo

March 25 8:30 AM Marsha Estes, Terry Estes, Fred Long, Janice Long

11:00 AM Frank Kitchen, Jerry Moore, Chesley Payne, Deb Roberts

Christian Sympathy to the family of:

Arnold ‘Danny’ Foley, III

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Children’s Ministry News…

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 4 @8:30/11:00 Worship Services ‘Tell Me the Stories of Jesus’

Week of March 11 Spring Consignment Sale

Sunday, April 15 Family Outing at the Birmingham Barons

Week of June 10 Sumatanga week for all rising 1st through 6th graders

Week of June 25 Music & Arts Camp

Week of July 16 Mega Sports Camp: Team Spirit

Trussville Methodist Children’s Spring/Summer Consignment Sale kicks off the week of March 11th. Church members are welcome to come shop before the public on Thursday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. Want to shop earlier? Shop on Wednesday night at our Workers Sale just by volunteering 2 hours!! Want to know more? Contact Beth@fumctrussville.com or give her a call, 655-3259. PUBLIC SALE DATES ARE: Friday, March 16th, 8-7 pm and Saturday, March 17th, 8-2pm. Many items on Saturday are ½ off.

The City of Trussville Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 17th at 6:30 pm at the Youth Football Field located in the Sports Complex. Lots of fun entertainment for kids, snacks, cup cake walk, face painting, the Easter Bunny, and more! Trussville First will be there handing out coloring books for the kids. The Hunt begins at dark so remember your flashlights! Age 2-8 welcome; 6,000 eggs filled with candy or toys can be found!

HAVING FUN AT OUR 2018 PRINCESS BALL...

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Music Notes

Trussville First UMC abounds with talented folks! For most of us that is not a major revelation! What is amazing is how freely these talents are shared and used to spread the good news of God’s unconditional love to the world. Not all talents that I have seen shared at Trussville First UMC in the New Year have been musically related, but for this portion of the newsletter, those are the ones I want to highlight. The Joyful Noise Children’s Choir sing with such joy & excitement. Nothing stops them—not even the recently unearthed musical instruments! The Sunday Night Children’s Rotation presented a Music/Drama rotation as one of the three rotations. These kids love singing about and acting out stories of Jesus. Be sure to be at church on March 4th when the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir & the Sunday Night Children’s Rotation Kids become part of the worship team for the 8:30 and 11:00 am Sanctuary Services. You do not want to miss them sharing

their talents.

If you happen to be anywhere around the Handbell Room throughout the day and night on Wednesdays, you will hear the excited children in Melody Handchimes & Harmony Handchimes ringing hymns and choruses on the Handchimes and the very dedicated ringers in Melody Makers and Jubilant Ringers rehearsing for upcoming

Worship Services and the Central Alabama Handbell Festival.

The 2nd & 4th Thursday nights BRASS4HIM can be found filling the building with wonderful melodies and harmonies while working on music for the Worship Services here

and at other churches.

The Chancel Choir can be heard each week faithfully and skillfully rehearsing music of the faith to share each Sunday in both the 8:30/11:00 am Worship Services and other

special Worship Services throughout the year.

Russell Williams, Debbie Barton and Jim McKinney always make our hearts soar with their preludes, offertories, postludes and hymns. What a joy it is to have guest soloists like

Ruth Gregory, one of our youth, and Paul West share their piano and trombone talents!

All of this comes down to one thing—music at Trussville First UMC does not happen by accident. No indeed! It is an intentional offering from those who sing, ring or play instruments to make music to the glory of God and to share His amazing love with everyone. There is a place for you in the Music Ministry at Trussville First UMC. Talk to

Kelley about how and where you can share your talents.

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!!!

Kelley Clegg Neal, Interim Music Director

Jubilant Ringers are participating in the Central Alabama Handbell Festival 2018 at Pleasant Hill UMC in McCalla on March 2 & 3. This is their 8th time to attend. You are invited to come to the Closing Concert on March 3 at 3:00 pm at Pleasant Hill UMC. Around 150 ringers will be ringing the Closing Concert. The concert is free. Please invite your family and friends to come with you. For more information contact Kelley Neal at kelleynote@gmail.com or 256-738-3979 or go to cahandbell.com.

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Easter Celebration

Sunrise Service 6:15 am

The first service of Easter will be a Service of Light. We will begin outside the Sanctuary with a greeting, the Easter scripture, and the lighting of the Paschal candle. Then we will light our own candles and proceed into the

dark sanctuary, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ our Lord. We will conclude the service with the celebration of Holy Communion. A fellowship breakfast of biscuit or sausage biscuit, juice and coffee will be

provided in the Fellowship Hall. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

Easter Worship

Traditional 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary

11:00 am Grace Vision

Trussville

First United

Methodist Church 120 North Chalkville Road

Trussville, Alabama

(205) 655-3259

www.fumctrussville.com

Palm Sunday Celebration March 25

8:30 and 11:00 am

Maundy Thursday Worship Service

A Celebration of His Finest Week

Holy Communion

March 29 - 6:30 pm in the CLC

Good Friday

Worship

March 30 ~ 6:30 pm