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Glad Tidings F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
July
2018 Annual Conference
Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ! Thank you FUMC for the privilege of representing you as your 2018 lay member to the Mississippi Annual Conference held in Jackson, MS.
Our theme for this year was Apprenticeship: A Double Portion. Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. read 2 Kings 2:7-14 (Common English Bible) as the text for his sermon on “Being Intentional”. He states, “One of the best ways to be intentional about being a ‘disciple of Jesus Christ’ is by inten-tionally following someone that is becoming or is already where we desire to be in Christ. This is practicing intentional discipleship. It is finding those that can be your mentor so that you may become their apprentice. No one becomes a mature disciple of Christ by accident. It is an exercise of the will.”
The conference celebrated saving lives through our two year Imagine No Malaria Mission Focus. According to the 2017 Imagine No Malaria Impact Overview: It is estimated that 6.8 million deaths from malaria have been averted since 2001; Globally, over 6 million United Methodists accepted the challenge to raise funds. Together we have provided over 4 million mos-quito nets; renovated 61 facilities; treated over 2.7 million people with ma-laria; protected over 175,000 structures with indoor residual spraying; trained thousands of community health workers and volunteers.
Our own Rev. Mattie Gibson delivered a moving sermon during the service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance. From May 29, 2017 to May 6, 2018, 19 clergy and 20 clergy spouses graduated into their eternal Heavenly Home. 24 retirees were honored with a celebration service. The service of Ordina-tion and Commissioning recognized Rev. Ricky Reece and 1 other person as Associate Members. There were 13 persons recognized as Commission-ing Members and 13 persons were ordained as Elders. At the end of the service, 6 persons accepted the Call to ministry. Praise God!
In July, 2018, the Council of Bishops will suggest 3 plans to go forward on the issue of ordaining homosexuals. In February of 2019, the General Con-ference will vote on 1 of the 3 plans or may suggest something entirely dif-ferent. Let us be in constant prayer for God’s Will to be accomplished.
The highlight and surprise of Annual Conference is when Bishop Swanson announced appointments for the up-coming year. I was completely con-fused when Bro. Tom did not go onto the stage to be recognized as District Superintendent for the Senatobia District. When all appointments were rec-ognized, Bishop Swanson asked that Tom and Shannon come to the front of the auditorium. He told us of the very recent Glory Sighting event in Tom and Shannon’s life. Bro. Tom said that God had called him to go and serve the Louisville United Methodist Church. As God’s servants, Bro. Tom and Shannon accepted the call and the challenge. Please pray daily for our loved ones. We can hear Bro. Tom saying to his new congregation, “My name is Tom Potter. I am pastor of Louisville United Methodist Church where we are “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transforma-tion of the World. AMEN
Renee Geiger
Head of the Church
The Lord Jesus Christ
Church Staff
Pastor Daniel Herring
Youth Minister
Jason Anding
Music Director Brooke Wright
Organist Linda Whitehurst
Facilities Manager
Scott Crawford
Secretary Tonya Wiggins
Accountant Jerry Dantone
Director-Children’s Activities
Amy Killebrew
Angel Keeper
Pam Boykin
Custodian
Milissa Dunn
Retired Pastors
Rev. Johnny Dinas, Rev. Jack Smith, Rev. Sam Dodd,
Rev. Cora Ford Ingram
Connectional Ministry
Bishop James E. Swanson
District Superintendent
Rev. Rusty Keen
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Herring’s First Sunday 8:30am Peacetime Worship
Sanctuary
9:30am Breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditions
Worship-Sanctuary
Youth leave for Lake
Junaluska, NC
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1:30pm
Staff meeting
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4
5
6
7
8
8:30am Peacetime Worship
Sanctuary
9:30am Breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditions
Worship-Sanctuary
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10
12 noon-
Bulletin deadline
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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice
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13
M4 Camp
14
15 8:30am Peacetime Worship-
Sanctuary
9:30am Breakfast in the
Kitchen
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditions Worship-
Sanctuary
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17
12 noon-
Bulletin deadline
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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice
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4:00pm
Newsletter Deadline
(due 3rd Thursday of
each month)
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22
8:30am Peacetime Worship-
Sanctuary
9:30am Breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditions Worship-
Sanctuary
No Youth Refuge
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24
12 noon-
Bulletin deadline
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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice
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27
28
29
8:30am Peacetime Worship
9:30am Breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall
9:45am Sunday School
10:55am Traditions Worship-
Sanctuary
NO Youth Refuge
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1 August
12 noon-
Bulletin deadline
2
3
4
Children’s
Ministry
Event
5
Pray everyday at 12:00 noon
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July 1: Michelle Dalton Evey Moore
July 8: Brooke Foster Lynsie Carpenter
July 15: Kayla Watts Heather Vance
July 22: Muffet McPhail Lindsey Griffin
July 29: Michelle Dalton Mary-Faith Vance
July 1: Bobby Wade Glenn Young
July 8: Bubba Lehman Matt Housel
July 15: Paul Smith Terry Moody
July 22: Phil Poovey Rick Stanford
July 29: Robin Dambrino Jimbo Griffin
July
Communion Stewards-Bob and Carole White
Greeters-8:30– Carol Poovey
10:30– Rita Gober and Liz Barham
Offering Counters-Ward Brister and Bobby Wade
July 1: Eli Housel and Drew Klinck
July 8: Josh Miller and Zamarieionna Hammond
July 15: Mary-Faith Vance and Mary Grace Klinck
July 22: Beau Vance and Robbie Stephenson
July 29: India Thayer and Erica Moss
BREAKFAST HOSTS (SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES)
July –Flock and Missing Years
Beginning at 9:30am before Sunday School Class at 9:45am. Be sure to come on down to the Fellowship Hall or a quick breakfast and fellowship!
*Each class, please remember to clean up after breakfast!
IF YOU FEEL LED TO SERVE IN ANY OF THESE AREAS, OR TO BE REMOVED, PLEASE CONTACT THE
OFFICE AT 662-226-3148
Children’s Activities: Children preschool-6th grade
July 13-15: M4 Camp July 25th: FUMC Kids Back to School Swim Party Kiwanis Pool August 4th: Children’s Even-more information later
Sunday School-9:45am
High School/7th & grade -3rd floor
Sunday Night UMYF Refuge -5:30-7:30pm with meal..
Morning Glory Breakfast-Tuesdays at 7am (7th-12th graders) -during school year
Wednesdays- 4-5:00pm-serve at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club-during school year.
Wednesday Night Live Small Groups –Bible Study
Groups
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Wednesday Night Live will resume in August!
1– Will Hunt, Sloane Reid, Andrew
Williams
2– Paige Juchheim, Pacey Whitt
3– Chase Brown, Heather Burnett,
Mike Chandler
4– Beth Roberts
5– Tate Brister, Sam Waits
7– Evey Moore, Fran Strider, Robert
Wade III, Doris Weatherall
8– Garrett Kyle, Brent Thomas
9– David Crawford
11– Tyler Turner
12– Allen Elizabeth Stanford, Drew
Klinck
14– Linda Lehman, Annie Brassfield
15– Madelyn Harlow, Liam Thayer
16-Donna Bright, Brylee Young
17– Jolene Duke
21– Brent Dalton, Karlyn Grubb, Linda
Mann, Gracie Willis
22– Renee Branson, Woodsy Hobgood,
Becky Taylor
23– Jane Ashley
24– Margaret Burris
25– Roy Lee Whittemore
28– David McElwrath
29– Becky Carson, Elizabeth
McElwrath, Muffet McPhail
30– Frank Collins, Katherine Smith
Tim & Linda Whitehurst-3rd
Charles & Ryan Williams-6th
Mark and Tanya Turner-9th
Carl & Renee Branson-10th
Jerry & Rena Dantone-14th
Casey & Amy Killebrew-17th
Chris & Sara Miller-22nd
LINE OF CREDIT REPORT
June 30, 2018
The following is a report of our outstanding debt at Regions Bank with regard to our property purchases and parking lots, TV project and the purchase of a van. Reduction of this debt and the amount paid in interest is made through your offerings in pledges and Debt Dollar donations.
BEGINNING LOAN BALANCE—AUG. 2010 $366,500.00
ADDITIONAL LOAN-APRIL 18, 2017 (TV Project) $35,000.00
PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS- 2010 THRU 2017 $362,500.00
INTEREST PAYMENTS- 2010 THRU 2017 $53,713.30
CREDIT LINE BALANCE- JANUARY 1, 2018 39,000.00
ADDITIONAL LOAN-FEBRUARY 15,2018 (VAN) $40,219.75
PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS- 2018 $22,219.75
INTEREST PAYMENTS- 2018 1282.33
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TOTAL INTEREST PAYMENTS $54,995.63
LINE OF CREDIT BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30,2018 $57,000.00
Our current monthly interest cost at a rate of 4.25% is $201.88
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
161 SOUTH LINE STREET
GRENADA, MS 38901
662-226-3148 OFFICE
662-226-3162 FAX
E-MAILS & NEWSLETTER
Samaritan Fund The Samaritan Fund will receive donations every “first” Sunday (July 1). Please prayerfully consider giving to this fund. The money collected is well spent helping peo-ple in need in our local commu-nity.
Soup Kitchen Donations continue to be needed for the Soup Kitchen. Every “second” Sunday we will collect non-perishable items (July 8).
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TV broadcasts are on local cable channel 72
at 8:30, 10:55, and 6:30.
June 3
Sunday School-68
8:30 Service-60
10:55 Service-112
You can now watch services “LIVE”
Go to the church website at
www.grenadafirst.com and click Live
Stream. Times are 8:30 am and 10:55am
June 17
Sunday School-95
8:30 Service-40
10:55 Service-103
June 10
Sunday School-131
8:30 Service-54
10:55 Service-121
June 24
Sunday School-116
8:30 Service-50
10:55 Service-129