MAY 2012 ADDRESS • 800 GREENSBORO AVE , TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 PHONE • 205.345.7261 FAX • 205.345.7263 WEB • WWW.FUMCT.ORG EMAIL • [email protected]AFTER HOURS PASTORAL EMERGENCY LINE • 205.886.7177 Check out My Fumct on Facebook! Follow The Bridge on Twitter at TheBridgeFUMCT! Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. Job Opportunities Through Fumct First United Methodist Church is a large membership church (average worship attendance 950, membership 2400) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama (enrollment 30,000 students) and is a beautiful community made even more beautiful by the Black Warrior River which runs through the city. Though the church was established in 1818 it continues to grow and demonstrate its vibrant and strong presence among the other thriving downtown churches. We honor the past yet live in the present. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Responsible for overseeing all aspects of ministry to and with children nursery through 5th grade. Responsible for recruiting, training, empowering, and celebrating volunteers for every area of the ministry. Responsible for equipping parents to be the primary source of discipleship for their children. Oversees and coordinates all curriculum and resourcing needs. Supervises a part-time nursery director, the Kiddie Kollege preschool director and Souled Out pre-teen ministry directors. This is a fantastic staff opportunity to serve with devoted colleagues, lead teams of enthusiastic volunteers and continue the exciting ministry happening at the church. Full-time. Bachelor’s degree required. Submit brief cover letter and resume to Rev. Mary Bendall, Associate Pastor, at [email protected] or 205.345.7261, Ext. 12. WESLEY FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The University of Alabama’s Wesley Foundation (Bama Wesley) is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to work in the areas of administration, communications, fundraising, and special events. This person needs to be United Methodist, an alumnus of the University of Alabama, and proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficient on the computer, and Facebook and most things Google. This person needs to have strong communication skills, be detailed-oriented, possess event planning and fundraising experience, and be able to work with students and older adults. This person will report to the Campus Pastor. Submit cover letter and resume to Rev. Creighton Alexander, Campus Pastor, at [email protected] or 205.758.3502. 800 GREENSBORO AVE TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED CONNECTING POINT INFORMATION The Connecting Point is published monthly by FUMCT, 800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 ● 205.345.7261 ● www.fumct.org ● Editor: Hannah Crisp ● [email protected]. Deadline for copy: The 15th of each month is the deadline for the following month’s publication. Submissions can be sent to Hannah Crisp at [email protected]or may be submitted in writing to the church office. Joshua was very straightforward that day at Shechem. He summoned all the leaders and presented them before God. He said to the people, “Choose this day whom you will serve…!” It was decision time. The children of Israel were moving into the promised land. The lure of other gods was pulling upon the hearts of the people. Joshua put it on the line, “Choose this day whom you will serve” —Joshua 24:15. Sunday, May 6 is Commitment Day for The Harvest Campaign. You have heard the explanation of the need –the case has been made for the importance of this task. You have wrapped the entire campaign in prayer seeking God’s guidance, as a congregation and as individuals. We have studied the scriptures that provide the framework for giving. We have talked together and shared our hearts on the meaning and value of the church. We heard life-changing stories from our members. You have been asked to make an extravagant gift. Extravagant gifts have been defined as the largest gift you have ever made before; as a gift of such portion that it shapes the values of your life; and as a gift that honors God! Now is the time! “Choose this day!” Sunday is a Holy Communion Day—one of the most sacred acts we do together as a congregation. Sunday, we will be combining communion with an- other sacred act that we do together—making a commitment of our own resources. You will be asked in Traditions to bring your commitment card to The Harvest Campaign with you and place it on the chancel rail as you kneel for communion! What a way to dramatically respond to the “Choose this day” challenge! Dr. Ken Dunivant, Senior Pastor [email protected]Choose
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Job Opportunities Through Fumct First United Methodist Church is a large membership church (average worship attendance 950, membership 2400)
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama (enrollment 30,000 students) and is a beautiful community made even more beautiful by the Black Warrior River which runs through the city. Though the church was established in 1818 it continues to grow and demonstrate its vibrant and strong presence among the other thriving downtown churches. We honor the past yet live in the present. Our mission is to make disciples of
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRYResponsible for overseeing all aspects of ministry to and with children nursery through 5th grade. Responsible for recruiting, training, empowering, and celebrating volunteers for every area of the ministry. Responsible for equipping parents to be the primary source of discipleship for their children. Oversees and coordinates all curriculum and resourcing needs. Supervises a part-time nursery director, the Kiddie Kollege preschool director and Souled Out pre-teen ministry directors. This is a fantastic staff opportunity to serve with devoted colleagues, lead teams of enthusiastic volunteers and continue the exciting ministry happening at the church. Full-time. Bachelor’s degree required. Submit brief cover letter and resume to Rev. Mary Bendall, Associate Pastor, at [email protected] or 205.345.7261, Ext. 12.
WESLEY FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTThe University of Alabama’s Wesley Foundation (Bama Wesley) is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to work in the areas of administration, communications, fundraising, and special events. This person needs to be United Methodist, an alumnus of the University of Alabama, and proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, proficient on the computer, and Facebook and most things Google. This person needs to have strong communication skills, be detailed-oriented, possess event planning and fundraising experience, and be able to work with students and older adults. This person will report to the Campus Pastor. Submit cover letter and resume to Rev. Creighton Alexander, Campus Pastor, at [email protected] or 205.758.3502.
800 GREENSBORO AVE TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
CONNECTING POINT INFORMATIONThe Connecting Point is published monthly by FUMCT, 800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 ● 205.345.7261 ● www.fumct.org ● Editor: Hannah Crisp ● [email protected]. Deadline for copy: The 15th of each month is the deadline for the following month’s publication. Submissions can be sent to Hannah Crisp at [email protected] or may be submitted in writing to the church office.
Joshua was very straightforward that day at Shechem. He summoned all the leaders and presented them before God. He said to the people, “Choose this day whom you will serve…!” It was decision time. The children
of Israel were moving into the promised land. The lure of other gods was pulling upon the hearts of the people. Joshua put it on the line, “Choose this day whom you will serve” —Joshua 24:15.
Sunday, May 6 is Commitment Day for The Harvest Campaign. You have heard the explanation of the need –the case has been made for the importance of this task. You have wrapped the entire campaign in prayer seeking God’s guidance, as a congregation and as individuals. We have studied the scriptures that provide the framework for giving. We have talked together and shared our hearts on the meaning and value of the church. We heard life-changing stories from our members.
You have been asked to make an extravagant gift. Extravagant gifts have been defined as the largest gift you have ever made before; as a gift of such portion that it shapes the values of your life; and as a gift that honors God!
Now is the time! “Choose this day!” Sunday is a Holy Communion Day—one of the most sacred acts we do together as a congregation. Sunday, we will be combining communion with an-other sacred act that we do together—making a commitment of our own resources. You will be asked in Traditions to bring your commitment card to The Harvest Campaign with you and place it on the chancel rail as you kneel for communion!
What a way to dramatically respond to the “Choose this day” challenge!
ATTENDANCE 3.25.12 4.01.12 4.08.12 4.15.12 4.22.12TRADITIONS & BRIDGE WORSHIP WOW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL K-5TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOLYOUTH SUNDAY NIGHT
• 3.23.12-In thanksgiving for her life, Betty W. Alexander.• 3.27.12-In thanksgiving for his life, William U. Anglin. Sympathy to his wife, Barbara Anglin & Son, Mark.• Sympathy to Ivey & Laurie Gilmore in the death of his mother, Lola Gilmore of Eufaula, AL.• Sympathy to Vickie (Bo) Baughman in the death of her father, James Chapman of Decatur.• Sympathy to Freddie (Joe) Bruner in the death of her brother, Glen T. Knox of Tuscaloosa.• Sympathy to Melinda (John) Ingram in the death of her father, John Bryan of Dothan, AL.• Sympathy to Terre (David) Lawson in the death of her father. Mr W.T. (Tom) Hood of Arab, AL.• Sympathy to Katie Pope in the death of her grandfather, Howard Kitchings, of Mountain Brook.• Sympathy to Kim (Jack) Morehead in the death of her father, Joseph Schaub of Addison, MS.• Sympathy to Ethelda Potts in the death of her sister-in-law, Dorothy Louise Potts Bennett Puckett of Ethelsville.
NEW MEMBERS
BIRTHS• 4.13.12-ROBERT LYON ISRAEL, Son of Anna & Brad Israel, Grandson of Bob Israel & Great-grandson of Jane Israel.• 4.09.12-CHARLES “CHARLIE” GILL BENEFIELD, Son of Kyle & Kathleen Benefield, Grandson of Jenny & Tim Benefield, Great-grandson of Jane Israel.• 4.4.12-WILLIAM WESLEY HOLLOWELL, JR., Son of Leesa & Dr. Wes Hollowell, Grandson of Jeanne & Gorman Houston.• 3.27.12-ROBERT FRANKLIN PULLIAM, Son of Page & Todd Pulliam.• 4.16.12- MADELYN ELIZABETH STRICKLAND, Daughter of Dayna & Kris Strickland.• 4.03.12-LAURA KATE CONERLY, Daughter of Ian & Suzy Conerly, Granddaughter of Mike & Sharon Conerly.
Sympathy to Our Church Family
Attendance & Budget Stats
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Corey & Syntha Lee
Kevin & Megan Hatch
Andy & Angela Billings with sons, Nathan & Noah
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Welcome to Our Congregation!Easter Sunday, 2012Below are pictures from Easter Sunday morning 2012. Thank you for making it a wonderful day to celebrate our risen Savior!
BROADCAST INFORMATIONThe Sunday 11:00 a.m. Traditions Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM. Tapes/CD’s of Traditions & DVDs of The Bridge are available in the office. Contact Jean at 345-7261, Ext. 10 for more information. You may also listen to sermons by going to our website www.fumct.org. Click “Attender” and click on “listen to a sermon.” Perceptions® radio messages may be heard Monday through Friday between 7:30 and 7:50 a.m. on WZBQ-FM (105.9) or WTXT-FM (94.1) or between 3:20 and 3:40 p.m. on WZBQ-FM (105.9).
Steve Donaldson
Scott Steven Frederick & Alana Michelle Crowe
church happenings church happeningsMerry MethodistsJapanese Gardens in BirminghamDay Trip, Thursday, May 3We will depart from the church parking lot by bus at 9:30 a.m. We will tour gardens, then have lunch. We will return mid-afternoon. There is limited space, please call Ethelyn to sign-up.
Merry Methodist 4th Wednesday LunchMay 23 at noon in Chitwood Please sign up by Monday noon prior to lunch.
Matinee Musicals at Shelton & BirminghamWednesday, July 18, Gypsy—Shelton (sign up by 6/25)Sunday, July 22, Legally Blonde—Birmingham (sign up by 5/30) Contact Ethelyn at 205.345.7261, ext. 26 or [email protected].
Wednesday Nights Alive!The final night for WNA! for this spring is May 9. WNA! will then take a break for the sum-mer. However, plans for fall will begin very soon. If you are interested in being part of that planning process, please contact Chere Flanagan at 205.345.7261, ext. 17 or chere@
fumct.org. We would love to have your input as we choose the adult studies for fall. If you have a favorite Christian book or have been wanting to study a certain part of the Bible, let us know. We want to provide the learning op-portunities that meet YOUR needs.
Wednesday Night Alive Menus for May May 2, 2012: Tossed Salad (H), Pasta Salad, Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast (H), Wild Rice, Green Beans (H), Honey Glazed Carrots (H), Yeast Rolls, Dessert & Ice Cream, Tea, Water & Coffee, Kidzone: Beef Ravioli, Green Beans & Lemonade
May 9, 2012: Tossed Salad (H), Coleslaw, Corn Salad, Fried Catfish, Baked Chicken (H), Steamed Vegetable Blend (H), French Fries/Hushpuppies, Dessert & Ice Cream, Tea, Water, Coffee, Kidzone: Pizza, LemonadeFor more information on Wednesday Nights Alive!, go to www.fumct.org/wednesday.
Ken Speaks on India Mission Trip Last year, Dr. Ken Dunivant went to India on a mission trip in early 2011. He had planned a presentation about his experiences there last year. This event was postponed because of the tornado. Ken will show slides and share about his profoundly moving ministry to the people of India on Wednesday evening, May 9, from 6-7 p.m. in the Lee Classroom. Everyone is invited to attend.
Card Care TeamCards and assignments will be on the receptionist’s desk ready to pick up by May 13.
Celebration Cruise with Dr. Maxie DunnamJanuary 26, 2013, 8 days from New Orleans: We will take a bus to New Orleans and board Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas for 7 nights. Dr. Dunnam will speak during days at sea, “When the World Takes the Wind out of your Sails.” Visit Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. Contact Ethelyn for more details at [email protected] or 205.345.7261, ext. 26. Visit www.eo.travel/find_trip. (tour LA13, date 012613N; group leader ID #50573)
Church Office ClosedThe church office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
3on3 Downtown Slam 2012On Saturday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church will host the “Family Fun Zone” for the third annual Connect 3on3 Downtown Slam Basketball Tournament! This is a wonderful opportunity for us as a church to take our love of sports and servanthood out to our community. Our church responsibility this year is to provide an area where children can come and enjoy free inflatable jumps, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, etc.. We need you to volunteer to assist in the “Family Fun Zone.” In the “Family Fun Zone”, you will assist in supervising the children at play and help distribute information about our church to the people in the zone (see paragraph below). We pray you will join us for this wonderful family event.
The Family Fun Zone at Government PlazaOn Saturday May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa will be hosting the Family Fun Zone during the Connect 3on3 Basketball Tournament. This will be a wonderful day of activities for families from all over the city to bring their children and enjoy a day of “fair” type games. We will have inflatables for the kids to play on, crafts and fun activities for people of all ages. We will be passing out information about our church’s Children’s FirstKids Ministry at this event, as well as, highlighting this year’s Vacation Bible School. We hope to reach many children that are not involved in a local church via the Family Fun Zone.
We, as the church, have the opportunity to be involved in several different ways. You could sign up to play basketball and have a team; you could volunteer for the set-up team or volunteer in the Family Fun Zone area for a shift; or you could just bring your family out to the park that day and enjoy being a representative of the church to those around you. We hope to see you there on Saturday May 12, 2012. To register a team, please get a sign-up sheet out of the main church office or to volunteer please call Joshua Davis at 205.345.7261, ext. 52.
Changes in FUMCT Office StaffThanks to Glenda Kilgore for her years of faithful service in our main office. Glenda left our staff as of April 26 to serve as administrative assistant for the Southwest District of the United Methodist Church. We wish her well in her new position. Cindy Sands, our office assistant since December, will move into Glenda’s position.
We welcome Syntha Lee, a new member of our church and a newlywed, to our staff as the new office assistant. We congratulate all of these ladies on their new positions of service.
Free Exercise Classes Available*EXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: All fitness levels are welcome! Bring a mat for the yoga class! Please wear athletic shoes to all classes, except yoga. (See page 6-7 for a schedule for the month)AEROBICS WORKOUT: 90% cardio class (dance and athletic moves) high or low impact with a few minutes of toning and cool down stretch. Modifications offered for beginners. Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes)INTERVAL WORKOUT: 3 minutes of cardio (STEP or floor) 1.5 minutes of muscle work conditioning, cool down stretch. Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes) SENIOR FITNESS: Mild/Moderate Exercise class geared for 55 years and up. Great variety of exercises with (or without) a chair using body bars, dumbbells, tubing, and balls. Emphasis is on balance, strength, flexibility, and muscle coordination. Please wear athletic shoes. (45 minutes)STEP & SCULPT: Intervals of STEP aerobics and muscle conditioning using body bars, dumbbells, balls, and tubing. Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes)STEP ATTACK: High energy athletic moves on step and floor (moderate to high intensity) with a few minutes of toning and cool down stretch. Modifications offered for beginners. Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes)TBC: Total Body Conditioning is a “PUMP” up your muscles class. The emphasis is on strength training for major muscle groups with a long cool down stretch! Be prepared to work! Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes)YOGA: Exercise for your body, mind and spirit with emphasis on practicing yoga asanas (postures), yoga breathing, and meditative relaxation. Many modifications are offered for all levels of fitness. No athletic shoes required. (60 minutes)ZUMBA FITNESS: High energy cardio dance fitness class. We use Latin and international music that will move your muscles into an exercise groove. Fun Plus! Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes)20/20/20: Instructor’s choice of a combo of any three (20 min. each) of these exercise classes on the schedule into one special workout for you! Plan to work up a real sweat! Please wear athletic shoes. (60 minutes total)
With a Song in My HeartWe all have a favorite song. Some of us have a list of favorite songs because it’s just too difficult to narrow it down to just one. A song can be important for so many reasons, but if you boil it down to one truth that is universal, it’s that this special song has a way of moving us, calming us, exciting us, bringing us to tears or bringing us to our feet. The song has power and connection to us.
Starting on May 20, the Adult Choir will be presenting a special offering in worship that has become a great favorite of our congregation – “Encore Music.” For six weeks, we will be offering some of the favorite anthems, hymns, solos, duets, and songs of the congregation. You, the congregation, get to choose. Find the hymn or anthem or special song that speaks to you.
The “Encore Music” Sundays have become a favorite for the choir too! As it happens, the music that speaks to the congregation is almost always our favorite too! Come visit the FUMCT website and fill out an “Encore” Survey at www.fumct.org/encore.
Faithfully, James Seay, Director of Music and Worship, [email protected]
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Firstkids NewsFirstKids Parents, Mark Your Calendars for Spring and Summer Activities! Mark Your Calendar: First Kids will play a large role in the 11:00 a.m. Bridge service on May 20. You will receive information soon on how your child can participate in this special service.Kids Worship Arts: Meeting on Wednesday nights from 7-7:30 p.m. There is still time for your kids to get in on the excitement. They will begin practicing a new song that will be performed on May 20 during the 11:00 a.m. Bridge service. Mission Possible Kids: Meeting on Wednesday nights from 6-7:00 p.m. to do hands-on mission activities. Our last meeting date until the fall will be May 9, 2012. We are planning a celebration that night to commend the children on all the missions they have done throughout the year. The Downtown Slam: Will be held this year on May 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.* We would love to have all of our kids there to play. This is a wonderful way for your child(ren) to get involved in risk-taking missions and learn how to exhibit radical hospitality. *Please note date is different than previously printed. Camp Sumatanga: We are trying to get a group of FUMCT kids to go to Camp Sumatanga together this year! Go to www.sumatanga.org for more information about the camp. Elementary Camp is open to rising 4th through 6th graders.
Summer Socials: The planned dates are June 5, June 16, June 19, June 26, June 30, and July 14. For all kids ages preschool through 5th grade. This will be a time of fellowship and bonding with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Go ahead and mark your calendars! Some adventures we are hoping to do are: free movies, Shark Tooth Creek, swim party, ice cream party, picnic at the park. If you have any other ideas or suggestions, please e-mail either Moira Parker at [email protected] or Stephanie Charboneau at [email protected] Tooth Creek: We will be going to Shark Tooth Creek on June 26 and cost is $20 per person. For ages 3 and up (under 3 is free). Deadline to register is June 5. E-mail Stephanie at [email protected] to register.
Vacation Bible School: Scheduled for July 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All kids ages completed 3K through rising 4th grade are welcome to attend! If there is anyway that you could help at all with VBS, please let us know! We need all the help we can get during VBS! Visit http://overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/fumct to register your child or to volunteer!
For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Stephanie Charboneau at [email protected] or Moira Parker at [email protected].
Global Outreach:Kairos Prison MinistryKairos Prison Ministry conducted a 3 ½ day quick course in Christianity at Bibb Correctional Facility, Brent, AL on February 23, 2012. The weekend consisted of 52 “free world” people and 42 inmates. 13 of the “free world” people were from First United Methodist Church.
Kairos has two key goals that are important to the ministry and to the prison administration and security. First, the ministry works to change the hearts of inmates so that they become productive participants in a positive community while in prison…and good citizens when they leave prison. Second, the ministry seeks to have a positive impact on the violence level in the prison. The warden and chaplain help Kairos achieve these goals by selecting inmates who are leaders in the prison.
Kairos has a progressive plan of four spiritual encounters over the 3 ½ day weekend. On the opening Thursday night, the inmates have their first encounter with Kairos; on Friday, they have their second encounter with themselves; on Saturday, their third encounter is with Christ; wrapped up on Sunday with their final encounter with others.
Another Kairos weekend is planned for August 16, 2012. Team building meetings for that weekend will begin on Monday, July 23rd at 6:00pm in the Artos Classroom at FUMCT. If you are interested in seeing the Holy Spirit work at warp speed in the lives of men, come and be a part of the Kairos team.
For more information about Kairos Prison Ministry, contact: Alan C. Davis, [email protected] or 205.394.9722
church happenings church happeningsAlliance Student MinistryThis past month, our students have been busy as the hands and feet of Christ, serving their church and community. We have enjoyed tremendous fellowship and received the blessing of being a part of some-thing bigger than ourselves.
In late March, we had one of our Workship weekends. On Friday night, students came to the church to enjoy dinner, music and games. On Saturday, we spent all day working on a house in Alberta City alongside Josh Davis and his team from Camp Coker. The amazing thing was that our “work day” attendance more than doubled our Friday night attendance! Our students obviously have a great understanding of what love in action looks like.
The weekend before Easter we assisted the FirstKids Children’s Ministry in hiding eggs for the annual Eas-ter egg hunt at Capital Park. The students also played games with the children before and after the hunt.
On April 15, our 7-12 grade students took a night off from their small groups to assist Josh and his staff in serving at The Harvest Capital Campaign Thanksgiv-ing Dinner. It was a great opportunity for these small groups to grow together in service.
We are proud of our students and their heart for mis-sion work. Their hearts inspire us and we hope they inspire you to. Some of our students are taking their mission work to the next level and going on an inter-national mission trip to Jamaica! Please be in prayer for them as they embark on an exciting and fullfilling time in their lives.
Our students have been hosting a lot of fundraisers to help with their trip costs, but our biggest fundrais-er is just on the horizon. We are having a Mother’s Day Flower Sale and the flowers will be decorat-ing the worship services on May 13. Families will get to take their flowers home with them. You will be hearing more about this opportunity soon to help our students.
The Center of Greatness is ServiceJoin us and other members of our church who volunteer in our elementary schools. Once a week for one hour a day, you can enrich the life of a child by helping them in math or reading at MLK or Central Elementary Schools. Many testify that while their original intent is to give help and bless a child, to their amazement, they become the recipients of much more than they give. Not only do we get to meet new and exciting people of all ages, but we can guarantee that you will be blessed.
For more information about volunteering in our community’s elementary schools, contact: Sandra Hicks, 205.345.0318 or [email protected], Freddie Bruner, 205.462.0222 or [email protected]
GraduatingHigh SchoolSeniorsCongratulations to these graduating seniors!
Ross Hamilton AshbySara Randal BartonClaire Alexandra BostonHarris McCarthy BusbyWilliam Tyler CarterKatheryn Jeanne DonatiAllison Catherine Fridley Charles Clifton GrahamMaxwell Schuyler GustusBrock Jennings HartleySara Beth HartleyWilliam Dean LedbetterBennett Nicholls Limbaugh
Brandon Alex Minor Victoria Lorese MorganClaire Elaine PetittCourtney Woods PlottKatie Louise PlottGriffin Rudolph Sara Kathryn ShattuckAdam Sparks Nancy Nicole Tate Zachary Baird Hill TuckerMaggie Golson Zeanah
United Methodist WomenAt the Arts, Baked Goods, and Craft (ABC) Fair, the United Methodist Women made $1,706. These funds will be distributed to local non-profit agencies. Thank you to Jim DeFord and the Cooking for Christ team that smoked al-most 100 chickens. Thank you to everyone who canned fresh strawberry jam, jellies, and pickles; those who made stained glass hanging ornaments, greeting cards, and other hand crafted items; those who baked breads, cakes, and pies; those who knitted and/or crocheted scarves, mittens, vests, sweaters, turtle-back jackets, baby blankets, and throws; those who made all other items sold that day. A big THANK YOU to all the people who purchased items from our sale.
March 25 was United Methodist Women’s Day at FUMCT. That Sunday, 35 United Methodist Women participat-ed in the four church services that were held. This included the two Bridge services and the two Traditions services at which they talked about UMW, read the scripture, and said the offertory prayer. At the Traditional Services UMW members presented the Children’s Minutes and served as Hosts/Greeters. Reverend Kay Quinn Mutert spoke on UMW Day during the Sunday School Hour. Because March 25 is Annuncia-tion Day, Dr. Mutert talked about Mary and the role of women in the church as well as her experiences during her first year as an ordained Methodist minister while serving a circuit of churches in England.
UMW Game Day this Summer: July 14 is Game Day in Chitwood Hall, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Men, women, and children can play table games and eat lunch for $20.00. UMW members will be selling tickets for this event.
Upcoming UMW Meetings• Celebration Circle meets Tuesday, May 1 at 5:45 p.m. in the Parker Fireside Room. • Charlotte Shamblin Circle meets Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the church. • Crafts Circle meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Crafts Room.• Faith and Friendship Circle meets Monday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Elaine Farabee’s home for salad lun-cheon. Members bring their favorite salad.• Sisters of Grace Circle will meet in May at a date and place to be announced. • Wesleyan Circle meets Monday, May 21 at 2 p.m. in Parker Fireside Room.• A Spiritual Enrichment Event will be held Monday, May 7 at Jasper FUMC, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Lunch will be served. Cost is $15.00. Contact Pat Ferrell at [email protected]. • “Feeding The Multitude” is the topic at The Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting Alabama on June 1-2, 2012 for United Methodist Women. The meeting will be at The Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. Cost is $175.00. Contact Margie Caldwell, 709 - 11th Avenue, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127. Contact: 205.744.8390 or [email protected].
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