UMW NEWS
The UMW has just a reminder that it is not too late to register for the School of Christian Mission to be held at VUMAC in Blackstone July 22-25 th or July 26-29 th. Deadline for registration is July 10 th. For more information, feel free to call Kim Taylor (458-0921) or Carol Elmore (458-0947).
Also, we are continuing with our Flag Fundraiser so you may place your order any time. There are flags for all seasons and special days-cost is $6.00. The poles are also available for the same price. Our profit is $3.00 for each flag sold so this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our mission budget. To place an order, contact any UMW member.
Our church will be hosting the “New Clergy Reception” Sunday, July 11 th. Your circle chairman may be contacting you to help in some way for the event.
Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 26 th. Linda Frederikson will have the program. Also, our annual “Candle burning Ceremony” will be a highlight of the evening. This is an opportunity to remember someone special in our lives and participate in supporting our missions. If you wish to be a part of this, please place the name of the person- either to honor or in memory of -, your name, and the amount you wish to give and place it in the UMW mailbox. The cost is .52 cents per second. Questions may be directed to Kim or Carol.
It’s not too early in the summer to think about our UMW Sunday, August 29 th. Yes! Our ladies will be part of the entire service. This is a new venture for us and we feel it an opportunity to let our congregation be aware of our participation in home and foreign mission. We urge all of our UMW members to attend, as all circle members will be recognized. Watch for more details in the August bulletins.
Just a reminder, August 30 th (Monday) is our day to help with bingo at the nursing home. If this date fits in your schedule, we’d appreciate your help with this ministry.
Hope to see many of you at our General Meeting, July 26 th. Stay cool!
DON'T THROW OUT THAT WINTER COAT
This past winter was very hard and many unfortunate people right here in our area were without the warmth of a winter coat. Please hang onto those coats as this October there will be a "Coat Drive" to help the Shepherd's Place serve our community with warm coats for children and adults. More information will follow.
First United Methodist Church Invites Families to Egypt: Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace
A summer family event called Egypt will be hosted at FUMC from July 18, 2010 to July 24, 2010. Families step back in time to Egypt, exploring the life of Joseph. Kids and adults participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Egyptian eats, visit Joseph in prison and then in his palace home, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes at Celebration—a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.
Kids and adults at Egypt will join nearly a million participants blanketing Africa with God’s love through a hands-on mission project in association with an organization called Operation Kid-to-Kid. With Operation Kid-to-Kid, families will create soft blankets that will be sent to orphans and vulnerable children.
Egypt will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each day. For more information, call 458-8076.
FOOD PANTRY
Our Food Pantry emphasis for July is PASTA . In August, we will be collecting CANNED VEGETABLES. The Food Pantry collection barrel is located at the end of the hallway in the education wing.
EMAIL PRAYER LIST
Please contact Carol Elmore at teecbe@gmail.com if you would like to be included in FUMC’s email prayer chain or if you have a prayer request. Please note this is a new email address.
July Stewardship
Greeters: month: Helping Hands
Ushers: Randy Honaker, Gordon Bowman, Mike Bujakowski, George Diradour, Jack Kitchen, Jeff Moosman, Clarence Moseley and Scott Honaker
Altar Flowers: All dates in July are available
August Stewardship
Greeters this month: Helping Hands
Ushers this month: Jimmy Lovelady, Bunn Armstrong, Marty Blaney, Ian Blaney, Jordan Blaney, Kevin Gable and Paul Karnes
Altar Flowers: Aug. 15-Donna Myers, August 1, 8, 22 & 29 are available
Home Hair Care Services Available!
Attention homebound and their care-takers: Susan Hicks is available to provide hair care such as haircuts, shampoo, perms, manicures, etc. in your own home or healthcare facility. Contact Susan at 541-9210.
**CALLING ALL MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS, young and old alike, Kim Osborn (Children's Choir Director) is teaching piano and voice lessons this summer. If you are interested, please contact Kim at (804) 536-6970. Morning and afternoon times are available. Thank you very much. **
Attention all youth:
Finally, July 30 th, we will have our much-awaited lock in at the church. Don’t miss out! Invite a friend! Drop by the church by 7:30 for movies, games, and lots of fun through the night.
I look forward to seeing you all throughout the summer. I know that this is a busy time with vacations and such, but know that I’ll be here and available to you. I’ve found Hopewell to be a wonderful home with you all. Soon enough, the commute from Mechanicsville to this town will be a thing of the past!