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1 Joan Beckham
1 Jimmy Graves
1 Connie Eldridge
3 Gary & Suzy Salisbury anniv.
3 Chris & Penny Thomason anniv.
4 Parker Freeman
5 Pat Hutson
5 Chuck & Laura Zimmerman ann
5 Sandy Beaty
6 Josh & Kimberly McMahan anni
7 Y-Cee Douglas
9 Lawrence Scott
9 Jodi Coffee
9 Judy Vaughan
9 Joe & Alice Ann Watkins anniv.
11 Chad Morris
11 Monica Morris
11 Mandy Townsend
11 Allen & Kathie Woll anniv.
12 Jackie Ford
16 Bruce & Marlon Ward anniv.
16 Dan & Kari Rohrbaugh anniv.
18 Jeff Cook
20 Lolita Murray
20 Charles Flowers
20 Bill & Margaret Watson anniv.
20 Eddie & Carolyn Aslin anniv.
22 Mary Ward
22 Jennifer Quinn McFarland
23 Trevor & Jodi Coffee anniv.
23 Doodle Franklin
23 Bill Coffee
23 Leigh Ann Quillin
23 Jeff & Catherine Cook anniv.
24 Sandy Davis
27 Jorgia Clay Coffee
27 Carolyn Thornton
29 Kay McCorkle
30 Karen Montgomery
30 Paul Wilson
30 Mark Burke
One great potluck after worship deserves an-other! We had plenty of delicious food for over 30 guests from Renewal Ranch as well as our congrega-tion on July 14. On August 18 we will have another potluck, but this time we will only have one guest, Janet Marshall, from the United Methodist Founda-tion of Arkansas (UMFA). That day will also be a cele-bration of our church’s heritage and future. According to a brochure, “The UMFA is a non-profit organization that serves Arkansas United Meth-odist Churches, institutions and people. We offer the practical means for linking today’s hopes to to-morrow’s dreams. Our focus is fostering stewardship that not only strengthens and supports existing min-istry, but dares to dream for the future.” UMFA as-sists individuals with estate planning, serving as Trustee of life-income gift arrangements, revocable trusts and permanent charitable funds, and also providing counsel on giving alternatives. The Foun-dation serves churches by managing investment funds, creating permanent endowment funds, and giving loans for construction projects. It also pro-vides scholarships for seminary students who will be-come pastors in Arkansas, and for persons to attend leadership development events (some of our members have received these scholarships). Janet Marshall will make a presentation at the potluck on how the UMFA can benefit our church and its members. Join us for this special day in the life of our church. Pastor Steve
From the Pastor
August 4-Prudens
11–Watkins 18–Rohrbaugh
25-Coffee
September 1– Available
8–Myra Wylie 15-Pruden
22–Mary Ward 29-Availalbe
Quick Reference Guide
Page 1- Pastor’s Notes/Birthdays Page 2– Church info/memorials
Page 3– August calendar Page 4– Prayer Initiative/Music
Page 5– Happenings/Stewardship Page 6– Spirit of Hope photos Page 7– Youth news
Page 8– Children’s news
Page 9 – Upper room/photos
Page 10- Preschool news
Altar flowers are $68.00.
The flowers may be tak-
en home after worship.
Please sign up on the
flower calendar outside
the office.
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Check out our
website!
www.hopefumc.org and on Facebook
2019 Budget: $419,237.00
July 7 offering: $9,880.00 July 14 offering: $6,975.00
July 21 offering: $7,585.00 July 28 offering: $6,180.55
E-giving received thru
July 30th:$ 40,598.00
Have you misplaced a jacket, reading glasses or something
Office hours are: Monday thru Thursday
8:00am till noon & 1:00pm till 4:00
Pastor’s Fund
On Communion Sundays, any money placed on the altar rail is allocated to our Pastor’s
Fund. This money is used for helping out in-dividuals/families in need thru the discretion
of our pastor.
Please let us know if you change your email address
so we can update our mailing lists.
We now have good wifi signal church-wide, so if you are participating in a study or reading your Bible online the password is:
Godisgreat!
Memorial money is used
by our Trustee
committee to maintain our
church facility. Please desig-
nate on your check who the
Memorial is in memory of.
Be watching for details to order our new logo-designed church shirts for the fall!! We will offer long-sleeved t-shirts and
sweatshirts for all sizes.
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Sunday Schedule 9:30 am Mall Fellowship 9:45 am Sunday School
10:50 am Morning Worship
Special Reminders: An attended nursery is available on Sunday mornings from 9:30 till 12:00. It is also available for special evening events throughout the week. Please contact the church office to coordinate the nursery schedule.
Summer Schedule:
Chancel Choir begins again in August
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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6 Great Hours of Sharing– Springhill
2 Staff mtg. 8:45am
3 6:30– UMW Mtg.
410am/5:30–
pm-Revival book study 5:30 M&M’s
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66:00-Men’s
book study
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8 8:45am-
Worship commit-tee mtg.
6 Great Hours of Sharing– Blevins
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6:30– Philip Yancey book study
11 10am/5:30
–pm-Revival book study 5:30 M&M’s
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13 6:00-Men’s
book study
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6 Great Hours of Sharing– Hinton
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6:30-Finance 7pm– Admin Board mtg
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Emmaus mtg. 5:30pm
1810am/5:30
–pm-Revival book study 5:30pm M&M’s
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20 6:00-Men’s
book study
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6 Great Hours of Sharing– here at FUMC
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Spring Break begins………..
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5:30 M&M’s 10am/5:30–pm-Revival book study
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276:00-Men’s
book study
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6 Great Hours of Sharing– Washing-ton UMC
30 6:00-Companions mtg
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 26:30-Men’s
book study Office closed 5pm– Communi-ty mtg/ Fellow-ship Hall
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4 Communion
Sunday Noon- Trustee Mtg.
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6:30pm UMW
710:15-Class
mtg group
Choir– 6:30pm
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Watermelon Festival
96:30-Men’s
book study Office closed
Watermelon Festival
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Watermelon Festival
11Worship com-
mittee mtg. 8:45am Blessing of the backpacks
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6pm– Children’s mtg
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Choir– 6:30pm
6pm– Youth mtg
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166:30-Men’s
book study Office closed
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18 Methodist Foun-dation
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Finance mtg. 6:30
Admin Board 7pm
20 10am-Circuit Elders mtg/lunch Fellowship hall
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10:15 Class mtg group Handbells 5:30 Choir– 6:30pm
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Emmaus Reunion Group 5:30pm
23 6:30-Men’s book study Office closed
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Nominations Mtg. 6pm
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28 10:15 Class mtg group Handbells 5:30 Choir– 6:30pm
29 Alton Carter/Hempstead Hall @ 7pm
30 6:30-Men’s book study Office closed
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School Begins
Pray without ceasing
Preschool
classroom
open house
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Breakthrough Prayer Initiative– August
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…(Ephesians 3:20).” Do we really believe the above verse? How often do we audaciously ask God to act in super-natural ways? This verse says that God is able to do more than we can imagine that he can do. And, I can imagine amazing things. But sometimes we don’t ask God to do that which is impossible (at least for mere humans). For most of us, we have at least one request that we have presented to God over a long period of time, but it has not been answered, or at least not yet. But sometimes, we don’t ask God about powerfully acting on behalf of ourselves or the church because we don’t really believe God can or will act. It is certainly true that God will never be badgered or tricked into an-swering a prayer that is not consistent with his will or purpose, nor will he answer a prayer that will not bring glory to his Name or Kingdom. But, let’s pray boldly this month. The prayer challenge this month is to offer a bold prayer to God that can only be answered if the God of the uni-verse acts. Are you or a family member enslaved to an addiction or habit? Do you or someone you love have a life-threatening health condition? Are you hoping and waiting for a child for you and your spouse? Do you need help with a financial problem that is so big only God can make it happen? Do you have a family member or friend who hasn’t allowed Jesus to become his/her Savior and Lord? Is our church functioning in the power of the Holy Spirit? Is our church being the voice, the hands and feet of Jesus in our community? What is your challenge? What is your need? What is the need of the church? Ask God to do “more than you can ask or imagine.” Then, I’m waiting to hear the tes-timonies of how God answers these requests. Artie Johnson
This summer the music ministry has been blessed to have a refurbishment project completed. The handbell rehearsal room was painted and new carpet and blinds installed. In addition, new carpet was installed in the music office. These pro-jects were made possible by special donations to the music ministry. On Wednesday, August 7th the chancel choir will resume their regular re-hearsal schedule at 6:30pm. Later, on August 21st the handbell choir will resume their regular rehearsal schedule on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Please speak with Rob-ert about ministry opportunities for you in the chancel and handbell choirs. The worship services of our church are greatly enhanced by these groups praising God through His gift of music. As the body of Christ, our church gives wit-ness of Him through its various ministries. Sunday morning worship is one in which we can all participate. Let us keep in mind when we gather to worship Psalm 29:2 , Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor.
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Speaking of Stewardship………
Jesus said:
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the king-
dom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not
wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no
moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 32-34
A look back– reprinted from the 1979 FUMC of Hope Directory
The God Who Gives to Man Blesses the Man Who Gives to Him
How and what shall I give this year to and through my church?
IF I GIVE NOTHING: I cast a ballot in favor of closing my church and I discourage others.
IF I GIVE LESS THAN LAST YEAR: I show my disapproval of the work that has been done. I favor
curtailment of the work at home and abroad.
IF I GIVE GRUDGINGLY AND OF NECESSITY: I shall find no joy in my giving. I shall not receive
the Lord’s richest blessing; for it is written that the Lord loves a cheerful giver.
IF I REFUSE TO MAKE A GENEROUS PLEDGE: I make it difficult for my church to make plans for
the year.
IF I GIVE LESS THAN ONE-TENTH OF MY INCOME: I do less than that which was required of the
Jews before Christ.
IF I GIVE PROPORTIONATELY: I shall be blessed in my giving, whether the gift be large or small.
“For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath and not according
to that he hath not.” I shall probably increase my pledge this year; I know the cause of the church
increases. I must ask myself whether or not my giving to the church is in proportion to my in-
come and my self.
IF I GIVE SYSTEMATICALLY: I make it possible for my church to plan in advance. I make it easier
on myself, for I know from experience that the accumulation of small obligations soon become
burdensome. How and What shall I give this year to and through my Church, Hope First United
Methodist?
Spirit of Hope giving:
Because of the generosity of our church family and commu-
nity of Hope, we are able to give $2,350.00 each to:
Methodist Family Health
Hope In Action & The Call of Hemp-
stead & Nevada counties
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Never Alone
READ Psalm 1:1-6
Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
Proverbs 4:26 (NRSV)
At the beginning of the 8th grade, I played sports, had friends and a girlfriend, and made good grades. However, toward the end of the school year, my friends began venturing into behaviors that made me uncomfortable. Because of their new interests, I began spending less time with them. I went straight home after practice and stopped seeing them on week-ends. Even though they had been my closest friends, I had no desire to join them. I was hurt by the loss of my friendships and until the end of my 9th grade year my days were lonely. I went to school and to sports practice, studied, and slept. I had gone to church my whole life, but I had never yearned to know God more than I did during those two years. God was revealed to me more each day. In the evening, I loved going to church events where I learned about God and made new friends. I stopped hating my old friends and began praying for them. In those two years, God showed me that I was never alone. I didn’t have to conform to the world to find community; I just needed to open my eyes and sur-render to God.
Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for your mercy, love, and understanding. Thank you for comforting us in every circumstance. Amen From the Upper Room, July—August, 2019. The current Upper Room is available for everyone and can be picked up in the church.
Thought For The Day
Today I will pray for an old friend.
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August 2019 First United Methodist Church Pastor: Steve Johnson
2300 South Main Street PO Box 400
Hope, AR 71801 Office: 870-777-8816 Fax: 870-777-1702
www.hopefumc.org
It’s hard to believe it is already August and preschool will soon begin! We will
have our Open House the last week of August and school will begin on Tuesday,
Sept. 3rd at 8:00am. We are looking forward to seeing some of our kids returning
to FUMP and lots of sweet, new faces.
Our teachers are:
Three year old classes, Betsy Bramlett, Jessica Beaver and Carrie Bobo
Four year old classes, Gigi Bradshaw, Mayra Garcia and Michelle Smith,
Mayra Garcia will also take care of our after school class.
Please be in prayer for our teachers, students and our
2019-2020 school year!