Remember to Record Your Service Hours Each Sunday on the Attendance Sheets

Volunteer Service Hours This Week– 183 Attendance This Week–286 Celebration-110 ● Traditional-154 ● ThursdayWorship-22 ● Sunday School-126

Budget Offerings Week of August 12, 2012 Year to Date General Offering Received $ 10,804.50 $ 421,327.25 Connectional Giving Received $ 8,345.00

Acolytes: Sara Grace Whitt, Linton Roberts, Sara Margaret Waits Children’s Table in Celebration: Yarnell

Children’s Church: Sizemore

Worship Services Sunday: Celebration 8:45 AM Traditional 10:55 AM

Thursday: ThursdayWorship-Sanctuary 5:30 PM

Ministers: HARVEY BECK ◊ TAMMY H. JACKSON 115 South 5th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901

256-543-8200 www.fumcgadsden.org

Remember in your prayers...Anne Beckert―Robert G. McElroy

Joyce Strickland―Joye Lewis―Dave Beck―Bill Graham― Jim Martin

Robert Hammons―Mary Herring (Todd Rains mother)

Striplin Elementary School

Grandparents Day Celebration

September 11

Grandparents Day will be celebrated on September 11th at Striplin Elementary. We are in need of volunteers to provide cookies and drinks. We also need volunteers to help serve the grandparents and children for the celebration. If you would like to

volunteer, make cookies or provide juice please contact Jenn Yarnell at 727-277-1392 or call the church office at 256-543-8200.

UMW News-September 10th is the UMW Luncheon. Please make your September luncheon reservations by calling Valerie Keelin at 256-543-0123 or email her at valkeelin@gmail.com. Our program will be Robbie’s Fashion with Megan Rutland.

Gadsden First United Methodist Church August 26, 2012

The people of Gadsden First United Methodist Church Changing Lives by Sharing Christ, Making Disciples, Serving People, Giving Hope

THANK GOD FOR PRAYER

Praise the Lord for the power of “PRAYER”! Many of you came to “The Prayer Connection” this past Sunday evening. God showed up! It was wonderful. The Lord always blesses His People with His presence when we seek Him through prayer. Our next “Prayer Connection” will be Sunday evening September 16, 5:00 PM. (Prayer Emphasis Areas: 1. Africa 2. UM Clergy 3. Sharing Christ Ministries 4. Agreement for – Healing, Salvation, and Economy) Charles Spurgeon said, “If God be near a church, it must pray…” Come join the “Fellowship of Believers” as we listen and have conversation with our Lord together.

THANK GOD FOR TEACHERS This Sunday is “Elevation Sunday”. Many of our students will be moving up

to a new class room and to a new teacher. We want to recognize all of our teachers, assistants, and leaders in both worship services. Teachers, assistants and leaders give of their heart and time to share the Word of God, create fellowship and promote discipleship. Teachers and leaders have a tremendous responsibility, opportunity and challenge to share Jesus Christ with students of all ages. We will honor our teachers, assistants, and leaders by speaking a blessing and a word of thanksgiving over them. We are truly grateful for the concern, love, and grace you give to all of those you minister to. Thank you for caring for His church and His people.

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 26, 2012

The People of Gadsden First United Methodist Church Changing Lives by:

Sharing Christ, Making Disciples, Serving People, Giving Hope

Chiming of the Hour Welcome Rev. Tammy Jackson

Prelude Benny McNair Choral Introit Chancel Choir Opening Hymn” Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus” No. 514 *Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles Creed” No.881 *The Gloria Patri No. 71

History Moment Hymn Sing: ”Nothing But the Blood” No. 362 “He Touched Me” No.367 Offering of Our Tithes and Gifts The Offertory “He Keeps Me Singing” Chancel Choir *The Doxology No. 95

The Morning Prayer “The Lord’s Prayer” No. 895 Choral Response Chancel Choir Children’s Time Special Music “Jesus Loves Me” “You Are Welcome Here” Riley Wilson Scripture Reading Sermon Rev. Harvey Beck *Closing Hymn ”Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 140 *Benediction *Postlude Organist

* Please stand as you are able.

Wednesday Wonderful Wednesdays 5 pm, Fellowship Mean 6:00 pm, Small Groups 7:00 pm, Choir Rehearsal

Exercise Group Monday & Thursday from 9-10 am in the gym.

Thursday 11:30 am, Bible Study, Rm 119 5:00 pm, Pilates, gym 5:30 pm, ThursdayWorship, in the Sanctuary 7:00 pm, Wesley Foundation

Sunday Schedule 8:45 am, Celebration, Gym 10:00 am, Sunday School 10:55 am, Traditional Service, Sanctuary

Tuesday 5:00 pm, Yoga gym

Friday Ladle of Love

11-12:30 pm, Gathering Room

Calendar for Aug. 26 –Sept. 2, 2012

August 26, Sunday Schedule

10 am, Elevation Sunday in the Gathering Room 5:30 pm, Young Punks vs. Old Grumps Basketball, Gym

August 27, Monday, 11 am, Retired and Ready, Gathering Room

4:45 pm, Trustees Meeting, Discovery Room 5:30 pm, Board of Stewards, Gathering Room

August 28, Tuesday, 6 pm, Banquet and Roast for Fred Sington, Senior Activity Center

August 29, Wednesday, 12-4 pm, Mah Jongg Group, Room 108

5 pm, Wonderful Wednesday

Fellowship Meal, Gathering Room 6 pm, Devotional with Tammy

6:30 pm, Ice Cream Social, on the

Portico

Young Punks vs. Old Grumps Basketball Game Sunday Aug. 26, 5:30 pm in the gym

Wonderful Wednesday Fellowship Meal 5 PM

Adults: Hamburger Steak, Mac & Cheese, coleslaw, peach cobbler Children: Chicken Fingers

Adult ($6) __Child ($3) __ (12 & under)

Name __________________________________________________________________ Please make a reservation by Tuesday at noon, each week or you may choose to make a standing reservation for your family. If you need to cancel a reservation, please do so by Tuesday at noon @ 256-543-8200. Remember, the church will have to pay the caterer for all reservations. No-shows will receive a reminder card for the cost of their reservation.

*Chicken Salad Sandwich, Chips, and Drink will be available each week for those without reservations.

Better Together Tailgate Block Party Wednesday, September 5 @ 5:30 pm

Best Tailgate Competition

Awards for Most Team Spirit and Best Food!! Come and represent your favorite college or high school team!

The Zone-fun activities for youth and kids

Auburn and Alabama Food Drive Donate canned and non-perishable food to support your favorite team!

May the best team win!

Spirit of Citizenship Banquet and Roast

Honoring Fred Sington

August 28, 2012, 6 PM Senior Activity Center

623 Broad Street

Dinner by Morgan House Catering

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Family Success Center

Contact Marie Johnson at 256-547-6888, ext. 111 for reservations

Tables of 8 may be reserved

Proceeds Benefit Family Success Center of Etowah County

Bring Toppings for Ice Cream 3K and 4K, Crushed Oreos

5K, M&M’s 1st Grade: Gummy Bears

2nd & 3rd Grade: Whipped Cream 4th & 5th Grade: Nuts & Berries

6th Grade: Chocolate Syrup & Whipped Cream 7th Grade: Chocolate Syrup & Whipped Cream

8th Grade & Senior High: Soft Drinks Adults: Homemade cookies or brownies

Everyone is invited - friends, groups, Sunday School Classes,

and individuals---plan your tailgate now!!

Set-up begins at 5 pm.

Bring your tailgate set-ups, tents, and chairs.

Wonderful Wednesday Ice Cream Social

Everyone is Invited 6:30 PM on the Portico

Better Together Tailgate Block Party Wednesday, September 5 @ 5:30 pm

Best Tailgate Competition

Awards for Most Team Spirit and Best Food!! Come and represent your favorite college or high school team!

The Zone-fun activities for youth and kids

Auburn and Alabama Food Drive Donate canned and non-perishable food to support your favorite team!

May the best team win!

Spirit of Citizenship Banquet and Roast

Honoring Fred Sington

August 28, 2012, 6 PM Senior Activity Center

623 Broad Street

Dinner by Morgan House Catering

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Family Success Center

Contact Marie Johnson at 256-547-6888, ext. 111 for reservations

Tables of 8 may be reserved

Proceeds Benefit Family Success Center of Etowah County

Bring Toppings for Ice Cream 3K and 4K, Crushed Oreos

5K, M&M’s 1st Grade: Gummy Bears

2nd & 3rd Grade: Whipped Cream 4th & 5th Grade: Nuts & Berries

6th Grade: Chocolate Syrup & Whipped Cream 7th Grade: Chocolate Syrup & Whipped Cream

8th Grade & Senior High: Soft Drinks Adults: Homemade cookies or brownies

Everyone is invited - friends, groups, Sunday School Classes,

and individuals---plan your tailgate now!!

Set-up begins at 5 pm.

Bring your tailgate set-ups, tents, and chairs.

Wonderful Wednesday Ice Cream Social

Everyone is Invited 6:30 PM on the Portico