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M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

117 N. Second Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Phone: 304-623-3397

website: www.cfumc.org

E-mail: [email protected]

FUMC Staff

Rev. Rick Sale, Senior Pastor

Rev. Harry Jenkins, Associate Pastor

Don Gardner, Director of Music and Operations

Jocelyn Blackwell, Children’s Director

Ethan Rapking, Youth Director

Elizabeth Etnoyer, Pianist/Accompanist

Debby McCune, Secretary

John Greaver & Don Barickman, Custodians

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“Called”

In the book of First Samuel, it

tells how Samuel at a young age, be-

comes an assistant and understudy to

Priest Eli who is in charge of the Taber-

nacle at Shiloh which was the religious

center for the Israelite tribes during the

early settlement period. The Tabernacle

housed the Ark of the Covenant which

contained the two stone tablets inscribed

with the Ten Commandments. The Ark

was a tangible sign of God’s presence.

While studying to be a priest, one of

Samuel’s responsibilities is to be the

caretaker of the Ark. So one night while

sleeping in the Tabernacle watching

over the Ark, God “calls” Samuel. The

Lord calls out to Samuel several times

before Samuel realizes its God calling

him. Why does Samuel not know it’s the

Lord calling him? I believe verse (I Sam.

3:7) offers an answer: “Samuel did not

yet know the Lord, and the word of the

Lord had not yet been revealed to him.”

So maybe our ability, like Samu-

el’s ability, to hear and respond to God’s

“call” has to do with our being in tune

with God, spiritually, through God’s

Word. I believe you and I are more able

to hear God’s “call” and to be receptive

to his calling; and, we are more likely to

respond to it when we read and study

God’s Word, regularly, and are in rela-

tionship with God. So I challenge us in

the upcoming busy months of travel and

vacations, to make a special effort to be

in relationship with God through worship,

studying God’s Word, church activities

and ministries, so you will be able to

clearly hear when God calls you.

We all are “called” by God to

serve, in particular, to serve him through

one of our ministries at First Church.

God calls some of us to ministries of

compassion, service and mission. Oth-

ers he calls to ministries of music and

praise, ministries of teaching, hospitality,

witness, and ministries of healing, pray-

er and proclamation. In his book, Wish-

ful Thinking: A Theological ABC, Freder-

ick Buechner says, “There are all differ-

ent kinds of voices calling you to all dif-

ferent kinds of work, and the problem is

to find out which is the voice of God ra-

ther than of Society, or the Superego, or

Self-interest.”

Buechner continues to say, “The

kind of work God usually calls you to, is

the kind of work you need most to do

and the world most needs to have done.

The place God calls you to, is the place

where your deep gladness and the

world’s deep hunger meet.” What do you

get excited about? What area of ministry

are you passionate about? Where do

you believe God is “calling” you — that

place where your deep gladness and the

world’s deep hunger/need meet?

With Deep Gladness,

Rick

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

(UMH #593)


FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR-Rev. Harry Jenkins

A Walk in the Woods

Last Sunday was such a beautiful day I couldn’t wait to get

outdoors and exercise. I decided to try the newly construct-

ed rail trail going from the VA Park toward Mt. Clare. But, I

discovered, after you go through the tunnel it ends after a

quarter mile or so and then the trail becomes two narrow,

rocky lanes. Now it’s a hike through the woods along the

river. It was there I saw it—a tombstone all by itself! The

person had died in 1943 at the age of 38. Directly in front

of the grave was a single white plastic chair slightly weather

beaten. I was so struck by this. Someone marked the trail.

Something happened here. What’s the story? Why so

close to a former railroad track? The local cemetery is so

close by. Does someone(s) still come and sit, to pray, to

remember, to grieve, or is this person now forgotten? For me it was an invitation to sit and say a

prayer—to remember a person I never knew.

Then I wondered how many places are unmarked, unnoticed, forgotten, without a chair in

lonely abandoned places. But, there are people in our midst still alive who feel the same way. How

do we share the Gospel of love and affirmation to them? The Good News is that each person is an

unrepeatable gift of God who has already been “noticed”. How do we sit awhile with them in pray-

er?

Human Beings are symbol makers creating signs and marking meaningful feeling levels

events. They are powerful reminders of who we are and what we value. For me the empty cross is

at the center of my “symbol system”. God reveals God’s true nature by way of the cross. The way

is redeeming Love. A love for all creation marked and unmarked. The other day I was telling a

member of this community about my decision to return to work part-time. She was trying to figure

out where First Church was located. She said: “Oh you mean that church that puts up that cross

with flowers on it each Easter?” “Wow”!

The Easter cross is a marker—a sign to all who pass by. As we witness to this city, may we

all remember to lift high the cross.

Lift High the Cross

The Love of Christ Proclaim

Till All the World

Adore his sacred Name (UMC hymnal)

Sun. 1— 9:30 am Church School

10:45 am Worship / Communion

Children’s Church during worship

12:00 pm Children & Youth Lunch

12:15 pm Children & Youth Choir

1:00 pm Can-Do-Kids (till 2:00 pm)

1:00 pm BreakAway Youth (till 2:00 pm)

Mon. 2— 6:00 pm Staff Parish Relations Committee

Tue. 3— 12:15 pm Monastic Meal

Wed. 4— 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

5:00 pm All in the Family Vespers & Class

5:45 pm All in the Family Prepared Dinner

Thur. 5— National World Day of Prayer

4:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal

5:30 pm On the Way Home

7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Fri. 6— 6:00 pm Mother / Daughter Banquet

Sun. 8— 9:30 am Church School / Mission Meal

10:45 am Worship / Mother’s Day






Tue. 10- 12:15 pm Monastic Meal

5:15 pm Finance Committee

Wed.11- 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry



Thur.12— 4:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal



Sun.15— 9:30 am Church School

10:45 am Worship






Mon.16 –12:00 pm Feed My Sheep


RCB Baccalaureate

Wed. 18—4:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry



Thur.19—12:00 pm FUMC Women

4:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal




10:45 am Worship / Graduate Sunday


12:00 pm International Dinner

12:45 pm “Bind Us Together” Musical


5:00 pm Outreach Committee

6:00 pm Church Council Meeting

Wed. 25- 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

5:00 pm Trustees Meeting

6:00 pm Grand Agers Banquet

Thur.26— 4:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal




10:45 am Worship in Fellowship Hall


Mon. 30 - Memorial Day—Offices Closed

Tue. 31 - 12:15 pm Monastic Meal

** Staff Meetings — every Wednesday @ 11:00 am ** NA Meetings — every Mon., Wed. & Thurs.

@ 7:00 pm ** AA Meetings — every Mon., Tues., & Wed.

@ 12 noon ; and Tues. at 7:30 pm All NA & AA meetings take place in the Library.

“Bind Us Together” Musical

will be performed on Sunday, May 22nd following the International Dinner.

Get Ready For

Coming to you July 17th, 18th and 19th 5:30 — 8:00 pm.

Start making plans for an "Out of this world" amazing time!

May 22nd is a big day for the youth this year.

We have two events going on that involve our youth.

The first is the recognition of our four high school graduates. This year’s graduates are:

Avery Thrush Luke Dyer Logan Faris Will Lopez

Our second event is our annual International Dinner. Come down to the fellowship hall

after worship and enjoy some food from around the world.

Entry is by donation. There will also be a program by the children after the dinner.

Can-Do Kids N ews for Ch i l d ren & The i r Fami l i e s !

Eve r y Sund ay 1 :00— 2 :00 P .M.

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If you have any questions or would like more information on BreakAway Youth,

you can contact Ethan Rapking at 304-677-9378 or e-mail [email protected].

If you have any questions or would like more information on Can-Do-Kids,

you can contact Jocelyn Blackwell at 304-669-3675 or e-mail [email protected].

PARISH EVENTS

THE WEST VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The West Virginia Annual Conference will be held June 9-12

on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.

Fifth Annual 5-K Run for Open Hearts and One Mile Run

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Registration: 7:00 a.m.—8:15 a.m. at the Freedom Shelter

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mayor’s Fitness Trail, Clarksburg

The 5K Run begins in the parking lot closest to the pool and will be two loops

around the scenic Mayor’s Fitness Trail.

The one mile run begins on the Mayor’s fitness trail and

finishes in the parking lot by the Freedom Shelter.

For more information on race details: www.runfor openhearts.weebly.com

Awards will be provided to the overall top three finishers (men & women’s divisions).

Additionally, medals will be awards to the top three finishers in each age group (both divisions).

All proceeds from the 5-K Run for Open Hearts will go to the Open Heart Ministries.

3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament—Three Point Shooting Contest—Foul Shooting Contest

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Register early to ensure to reserve a spot before all spots fill up.

Location: Stealey Park, Clarksburg

Two Divisions: Male and Female— Groups: Middle School, High School, 18-35, 36+

3 vs. 3 Tournament: $20/player $80/ team

Awards: Medals will be awarded to each of the four members of the winning team from each group.

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Three Point Shooting Contest—$10 Free Throw Shooting Contest—$10 Both Contests—$15

Groups: under 18 years old, 18+ - Men & Women

Event Details: www.ohm3vs3basketball.weebly.com

Sunday, May 22

Aldersgate Sunday -- the day we recall John Wesley’s “heartwarming” experience that

happened on Aldersgate Street in London.

It is appropriate that, on this day, we sing a Wesley song, “Covenant Prayer”. Though the

text is old, the setting is new and lively.

You may remember this from early January, when we presented this in observance of

United Methodist Covenant Sunday.

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John Wesley’s journal entry for 24 May 1738

In the evening I went unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate St, where one was reading

Luther ‘s preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter to nine, while he was

describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my

heart strangely warmed.

I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me

that he had taken away my sins, even mine and saved me from the law of sin and death.

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This will be quite a day for us at First Church, since in addition to the Aldersgate and United Methodist Heritage observances, we will also celebrate the graduation of our high school seniors. But even then, it is not over, for after church, all are invited down to enjoy the International Dinner Buffet and a brief musical program “Bind Us Together” by

our children and youth.

Sunday, May 29

It has been a while since we held a

“Fellowship Worship” in our dining hall. As a

5th Sunday, today is the day!

The anthem by the Chancel Choir is a rela-

tively new one — for them and for you. “Holy

Is God, Holy and Strong” is a song of joy and

praise, and one that will fit nicely in the more

casual setting of our Fellowship Hall.

As always, we’ll enjoy a covered-dish

brunch at 9:45 a.m., prior to the service. This

is a great opportunity to invite friends and

neighbors (and family members) who have

been absent from worship, to share your faith

and your church family!

Blessings to you,

Don Gardner

Sunday, May 1

A Service of Holy Communion

Two anthems this morning, both with a lilt-

ing Irish feeling to them.

“Gather Us In” is a great song to sing on this

day of Holy Communion! We have two sacra-

ments in United Methodism — baptism and

communion. Obviously “communion” is tied to

“community” — a time when the family comes

together to remember, to rejoice. So, the call to

“Gather Us In” is fitting.

Our response?

“We shall arise at the sound of our name!”

The second song is “Across the

Lands”….again Celtic in flavor, again providing a

call for folks of all times and places to be the

church family as we gather in God’s name.

Sunday, May 8

Although Mother’s Day is not a liturgical

holiday, it felt appropriate to me to select an

anthem that would celebrate some aspect of

this cherished and uniquely West Virginian day.

This gentle setting of the Beatitudes, “Blessed

Are Those Who Love You”, seems to me to cap-

ture both the sacred and secular as it seeks

God’s anointing spirit upon those who daily

show the “greatest of these” — love.

Sunday, May 15

Pentecost — the birthday of the church! On

this day, we rejoice in the working of God’s

Holy Spirit in us as individuals and as the church

family gathered for worship and service.

HeartSong presents, “In Spirit and Truth”,

which uses a simple, sprightly tune to call us to

praise. The Chancel Choir continues with the

celebratory mood with “Send Us Your Spirit”. I

am hoping that our kids will have learned the

chorus of this so that they can join with the

adults on this lively anthem.

Finally, and more introspectively, is “Veni

Sancte Spiritus” / “Come, Holy Spirit”. This chant

-like song comes from the Taize tradition, and

contains a very repetitive chorus over which the

several verses float.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP IN MAY

Light and Life

“Gather

us in,

and hold

us

together.

We shall

arise at the

sound of

our

name.”

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MAY BIRTHDAYS

05/01 Staclyn Evans

05/01 Julia Lopez

05/01 Drew Blurton

05/02 Jane Lynn Squires

05/02 Beth Skidmore

05/02 Brett Floyd

05/03 Amy Reinhart

05/03 Joyce Anderson

05/05 Carl Hatfield

05/05 Jeremy Thomas

05/05 Patrick Fubio

05/06 Patrick Moore

05/07 Carter Allen

05/07 Thatcher Allen

05/08 Rod Rogers

05/08 Katie Seybert

05/09 Fred Siegrist

05/09 John Hubbard

05/10 Ray Myers

05/10 Tim Dyer

05/10 Tom Dyer

05/10 Alexander

Richards

05/11 Mary Demoss

05/11 Kolby Keister

05/12 Mike Cunningham

05/12 Clarice Jenkins

05/13 Bill Yoke

05/13 Suzanna

Goodyear

05/13 Gary Mills

05/13 Misty Tichenor

05/13 Danielle Sexton

05/13 Eric Phillips

05/15 Elizabeth Baker

05/15 Victoria Tayman

05/15 Vince Patton

05/17 Eric Lewis

05/17 Ben Smith

05/18 Lauran Kirk

05/18 Kristin Fornash

05/19 Betty Tonkin

05/19 Cathy Wilson

05/19 Shirley Corder

05/19 Ben Davisson

05/19 Spencer Cox

05/21 Betty Jackson

05/22 Robert Williams

05/23 Will Schindler

05/24 Laura Rodriguez

05/25 Betsy Turner

05/25 Rolland Schindler

05/25 Brandon Kroll

05/27 Curt Diaz

05/27 Shirley Murphy

05/29 Mike Dyer

05/29 Susan Wilmerink

05/29 Jason Williams

05/29 Coleman Wait

05/29 Hope Blackwell

05/30 Debbie Lear

05/30 Kim Caruso

05/30 James Allen, V

Happy Birthday to All!!

COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

JUST A

REMINDER …

Monday, May 2

6:00 pm SPRC Meeting

Tuesday, May 10

5:15 pm Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 24

5:00 pm Outreach Committee Meeting

6:00 pm Church Council

WEDNESDAY, May 25

5:00 pm Trustees Meeting

PLEASE MAKE NOTE AND PLAN TO ATTEND.

If there are

corrections

or omissions,

please accept our

apologies,

and let us know.

Thank you

MAY USHERS

Scott Wilson, Parke Thrush,

Chuck Kersting,Tom Dyer &

Mike Smith, team captain.

MAY VAN DRIVER

Carl Lantz

Sunday, May 8


STEPHEN MINISTRY … CARING MOMENTS

From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another” (John 1:16).

Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry being used by thousands of church congregations to increase

care and outreach to hurting people, and that includes here at our own First United Methodist

Church. Through our Stephen Ministry, and with the blessing and help of you, the congregation, we

have been able to equip and empower a team of lay people – the Stephen Ministers - who provide one-

to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing difficulties such as grief, unemployment, hospitaliza-

tion, age-related lifestyle changes, terminal illness, loneliness, divorce, financial stress or other life

changing events.

In those times of illness, injury or heartsick situations that surround us, the challenges can seem over-

whelming and blessings can seem few. Uncertainty and doubt may cloud the vision of the path that

seems decidedly different from that which had been planned.

Our Stephen Ministers are available to express God’s love to hurting persons in a tangible way by being

there to provide a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential listening ear while walking along the

same path beside them providing encouragement.

Persons helped by Stephen Ministry can be a neighbor, a friend, a family member or you; so if someone

you know is going through a difficult time or if you are the one who is struggling, contact our Referral Co-

ordinator Cheryl Moorhead (304-677-9859) or Rev. Rick Sale (304-623-3397). You will be blessed to be

a blessing!

May 5th

MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 30

FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP SERVICE

This service will be held on May 29th at 10:45 a.m.

A covered-dish breakfast, prior to the fellowship hall service, will begin at 9:45 a.m.

providing an opportunity, for those who desire, to visit in a relaxed setting.

FUMC OPPORTUNITIES

THE WOMEN OF

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

will meet on Thursday, May 19th at noon in

the Fellowship Hall.

Velma Reeves & Patty Wells will serve

as co-hostess.

Elizabeth Etnoyer will present the program.

PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR

A DELIGHTFUL TIME OF FELLOWSHIP.

ELECTION

DAY

May 10th

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PLEASE VOTE!

You Are Invited to the Clarksburg Mission’s

2016

Gala “NIGHT OF HOPE”

Friday, May 6, 2016 at Bridgeport Conference Center

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

This is the BIG fundraiser for the year. It is to celebrate ministry, tell their story and to raise

money. Featuring live and silent auction items. (Such as artwork from local artists, golf

packages, as well as jewelry from local businesses and individual craftsman.)

A great meal, and storytelling are all a part of this event.

Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased in advance by calling the Mission

at 304-622-2451 or you can purchase them at the door.

Questions …. Contact Cheryl Moorhead, Outreach Chair


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Join us for the 2016 series Evening Vespers

Fellowship Meal at 5:30 p.m. Vespers from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.

SUMMER EVENING VESPERS

June 15 and July 20

BREAKING BREAD This Popular Series of Weekday Luncheon Gatherings

Will Continue in 2016

July 12th —– July 19th ——- July 26th

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We’ll enjoy a prepared meal ($5.00 each) in our fellowship hall

beginning at 11:45 am on these Tuesdays.

Following the meal, at 12:30 p.m., guest teachers will lead us in a 1/2 hour program.

Questions? Contact Don Gardner at 623-3397 or [email protected]

“Get out of those rocking chairs and come to the banquet!”

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 p.m.

70 years or older? This evening is for you!

Great food -- Great entertainment

All at no charge for you -- be our guests!

Plan now for the 2014 banquet by calling the church at 623-3397.

“GRAND AGERS BANQUET”

MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Each year at Mother-Daughter Banquet,

we honor those women who have guided us in faith and love,

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, May 6th

, at 6:00 p.m.

Come enjoy a delicious meal, inspiration and lots of fun

Menu : Baked Steak, Scalloped Potato, Spring Vegetables, Garden Salad, and Ice Cream Sundae!

Suggested donation: $6.00 / $3.00 for children 9 and younger

Call the church at 623-3397 to make your reservation to attend this year’s banquet

For more information, contact Don Gardner

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OUTREACH INFORMATION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...

May Outreach Meeting :

MAY 24th

@ 5:00 PM.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! ROBERT C. BYRD HIGH SCHOOL and

W. I. MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS’ MEAL PROJECT

During the school year, several teachers & parents have been providing meals each weekend

for students in need. These are kids whose only meals are at school.

We’ll provide a small breakfast & lunch for 7 days throughout the summer

for 30+ kids from RCB and W. I.

We have helped with this project the past four years and had a tremendous response from you - our

church members.

Here are ways YOU can help…..

Food Donations – only following items (we are on strict menu)

Juice Boxes Snack Packs (jello or pudding))

Cheese slices (indiv. wrapped) Cereal Boxes

Cheese Stix (indiv. wrapped)

Call Anita Burns if you would like to donate items.

Large quantities can be bought economically at Sam’s Club.

Monetary Donation – Designate cash or checks to RCB Project”

Send to or drop off at church OR place in offering plate

Time Donaton - Sign up to organize for a week.

Contact Cheryl Moorhead (677-9859) or Anita Burns (782-3021)

with questions and if you would like to help.

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