O"P"P"O"R"T"U"N"I"T"I"E"S"""T"O"""S"E"R"V"E"SUNDAY, November 13: WEDNESDAY, (continued): 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service (Sanc) 5:30 pm Kid’s Praise Choir (Narthex) 9:40 am Sunday School for all ages 5:45 pm Cherub Choir 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Service (Sanc) 6:00 pm All-Church Meal (new FH) 3:00 pm JOURNALING GROUP (Conf Rm-old bldg) 6:30 pm Chancel Celebration Choir 4:00-5 pm Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Junction 45 (4th & 5th grades) MONDAY, November 14: 7 :00 pm Submerge (6th grade) 1:00-2:00 Staff Calendaring Meeting 7:00 pm Pastor’s Bible Study (#211 old bldg) 5:00 pm Jubilate Bells 7:00 pm Singles’ Group (#101 new bldg) 6:00 pm Mon. Night Healing Prayer (#103 new bldg) 7:00 pm Catalyst (7th-12th grades) 7:30 pm Mon. Night College Bible Study (Trone’s) 7:00 pm R12 Bible Study (#210 old bldg) TUESDAY, November 15: 7:00 pm AWANA (Old FH) 9:00-1 pm Children’s Christian Ministry (CCM) THURSDAY, November 17: 9:30 am Staff Prayer Devotional Meeting (CR) 9:00-1 pm Children’s Christian Ministry (CCM) 6:00 pm HEALING HEARTS (#102 new bldg) 6:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal 7:00 pm Young Adult Study Group 6:00-8 pm Grief Support- SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS - 7:00 pm CSM LIFE GROUP (Foundry) (#102 new bldg) WEDNESDAY, November 16: 8:00 am Fabulous Signal Folder (CR) 6:00 pm Youth Game Room opens FH- Fellowship Hall, Sanc – Sanctuary, CR – Conference Room, ChR–Choir Room, N – Narthex, FC Friendship Classroom, YR– Youth Room (old bldg.upstairs), Ch–Chapel, FHCR- Fellowship Hall Class Room,TR–Trinity Class Room, NSC - New Spirit Clrm First United Methodist Church Non-Profit 207 N. Halagueno U.S. POSTAGE Carlsbad, NM 88220 PAID Permit No. 2

WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHURCH NOW Return Service Requested Be a Children’s Ministry Volunteer – Call Stacey Deliver a Pie to Visitors – call Judi Enhance Worship on the Sound/Media Team - call Nolan Be an Office Volunteer – call Judi Join the Chancel Celebration Choir – Call Don Be a Host in the Welcome Center - call Dan Join Communion Preparation Team – call Don Church office phone: (575) 885-3142

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THE SIGNAL November 11, 2016 WHAT’S ON MY MIND: REACHING THE SUMMIT

What is challenging to you? 4,042 persons have successfully climbed Mount Everest. These hearty souls overcame cold, wind, pain, fatigue and all other obstacles to stand on the summit in what for many is a once-in-a lifetime experience. Another 2,898 climbers have conquered Everest multiple times. Those climbers know how to not stop until the

goal is reached and the summit is conquered – and then do it again. In October we took two Sundays to focus on the challenge of money and giving our money for God’s purposes through the church. We named our focus Exceed – Reach Beyond. We challenged each of us to make a financial commitment to the ministry of FUMC and document that commitment through a 2017 Pledge Card. Where are you in “summiting the peak” of making and communicating your giving commitment? Have you turned in your pledge card? You can find cards in the pew pockets, at the welcome center, or you can simply call our Financial secretary -Cesilia Medrano to give her your pledge over the phone. Please join the people who love FUMC and let us know your commitment to our common ministry. Together we can make it to the top. Climbing to the summit for Jesus. !!!!!!!!

SUNDAY, November 6, 2016 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 83 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship 226 TOTAL SUNDAY WORSHIP 309

LAY READERS Nov. 13 John Overstreet Nov. 20 Charlie Powell Nov. 27 Dudley Jones OFFERING TEAM Nov. 13 Don Hughes & Steve Kouba Nov. 20 Mike Welch & Danny Najar Nov. 27 Kelly Johnson & Chris Jones

MEMORIALS A donation has been given by: Steve & Barb Kouba to FUMC Missions in memory of Mandy Lemon; Helen Gwinn to FUMC VBS Special Needs Fund in memory of Joe Brown; Paul & Janis Trone to FUMC Youth in memory of Walter Carlson.

THANK YOU, SERVICE COMMITTEE! A card was recently received in the Church office: “Sincere thanks for the food you prepared for the King family and friends. Sincerely, Peggy King.

KIDS PRAISE CHOIR STILL

ACCEPTING PARTICIPANTS! KIDS PRAISE is in full swing! Bring your 1st -5th graders! We’re putting together an awesome musical to be presented as part of our Christmas celebration. We need your kids! Come on Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary. It’s never too late to start! Don Gunderson

HEALING HEARTS IS A SMALL GROUP This ongoing small group which meets at 6:00 pm this Tuesday in room #102 in the new building is for those moms who are grieving the death of a child. All moms are welcome!

CHILDREN’S AWANA PROGRAM STILL ACCEPTING PARTICIPANTS!

Our Awana Program is growing, and is still looking for more volunteers! Kids in Awana (4yrs. old by Sept. 1, 2016 through 3rd grade) discover God's love and their identity in Christ and become disciple-making disciples who reach out to their friends. Through scripture memorization and stories that incorporate Biblical truths into daily life, we are working together to build a solid foundation that will last a lifetime. Our goal is to hide the word of God in our kids' hearts. Contact Stacey Conner (806-206-1606) if you are interested.

HOW TO SET UP ONLINE GIVING USING THE FUMC GIVING PORTAL

1. On your smart phone, tablet, or computer 2. Browser go to www.fumcarlsbad.org/onlinegiving 3. Open the Link to Online Giving page 4. Follow the instructions on setting up your new online

giving'account'5. Continue to use this webpage to logon to your

account. OR

1. Download the Easy Tithe App to your smart phone, tablet or computer. 2. Open Easy Tithe. 3. Search for “organization near you” using the 88220 or 88221 zip code. 4. Follow instructions on how to set up your new FUMC online giving account.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Thursday Nov. 17th 6:00-8:00 pm

No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. All ages are invited for an encouraging seminar that will help one survive the holidays. A nursery is available. A specially geared program for kids ages 5 – 12 will gently help them with their grief. Teens and college students will have their own breakout section. There is no cost for this service here at FUMC. The adult support group will also be offered at Landsun Manor ,2002 Westridge at 1:00 pm.- no charge.

HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY! 01 Joye Goad 15 Rachelle Thompson Stella Davis Doug Furse Michele Klink 17 Carole Weber D.J. Woodfield, Jr Mike Sutton Alyssa Combs John Cass Evan Bruno Ethan Johnson 02 Nolan Budgewater 18 Cody Arrowsmith Marv Shockley Hugh Greenwood Marty Singleterry Andy Kessel Janis Trone Dustin Mudgett Barry Dungan 19 Cora Whitlock Jarod Kassaw 20 Jean White 03 Flee Gard-Williams Ed Shuman Brady Pearson Tina Parrish Hunter Navarrete Holly Pollitt 04 Lisa Sanchez Caitlin Gonsalez Brenda Jones 21 Jeanne Forehand Peg Leslie Sawyer Gamlin Allison Dungan 22 Aimee Cooper Dylan Baca 23 John Giblin Zach Bellah Cindy Johnson 05 Landon Miner Lisa Simmons 06 Howard Willis Jared Chambless Cora Carter Sam Bridgwater 07 Peggy Schneberger 24 Rudy Garcia Taylen Rodriguez Brandon Davis 08 Tony Davis 25 Charles Cable Andrew Bickerstaff Danny Fierro Ruthi Corazzi Donald Strickland 09 Jean Randall 26 Beulah Monroe Paul Sandford Taylor Martinez Emily Hervol Tyler Rodriguez 11 Chloe Hervol 27 Pat McCoy Aiden Davis Tanner Walker 12 Debbie Kober Breean Ripley Paul Trone Mariel Gomez 13 Tammy Bowen Spencer Murray 14 Erica Vaughan 28 Cade Ballard Derrick Sedillo 29 Trey White 15 Benny Soto 30 Matt Carlsen

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