July 9-13, 2012
If you are interested in Vacation Bible School, please call Pam Houghton at 882-8263 or the church office at 882-1436. We will need countless volunteers before the week of VBS even begins and then from 8 – noon during the week of VBS. Please check the list below to see where you may have some place to volunteer. Pick your favorite spot now! We will set up a meeting sometime in April.
Join us this summer as Rev. Rob presents a new sermon series beginning in June. The Gospel in Pixar is relevant to all members young and old as we take a look at the Gospel as seen through the lens of such stories as Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc.
Also, we’re hoping to show the full film during the week in our sanctuary…so get your popcorn ready for family movie night!
Our Sunday School children will once again be with us for worship over the summer and should really enjoy being with everybody. Make sure to invite everyone to this fun summer worship experience!
Pentecost is May 27th. Come help us celebrate the birthday of the Church. Remember to wear red!
May 11th @ 7:00 pmCome join in the audience as the Readers’ Theater small group of the First United Methodist Church presents for you a shortened adaptation of the play, “Mother Courage” at 7:00 pm Friday, May 11 in the sanctuary.
Originally written in 1939, Mother Courage is considered by some to be the greatest anti-war play of all time. The story tracks Mother Courage and her children through 12 years of the holy war during the early 17th century. The family follows the armies, pulling their heavy wagon and wares and trading with soldiers in an attempt to profit from the war. But with great profit comes great loss. See their heart-wrenching journey into the heart of war . . . and back.
Come one, come all…
to the CARNIVAL!
Wednesday, May 16 @ 6:30 pm.
This will be the last official activity until fall. Don’t miss out!
Bring/wear a swim suit or clothes that you can get wet for the DUNK TANK! Also they’ll be playing “messy “ games. Bring your friends/parents/siblings
It is that time of year again. Each year we like to feature our grads and let people know what their plans are for the future. So grads (high school and college), get your information to the church office as soon as possible.
We’d like info on when you’re graduating, from where, what you plan on doing in the fall, your major, and what the most exciting thing you’ve done this past year and what your plans are for the future. Your responses will be featured in our next newsletter.
Also, Grad Sunday will be May 20th. We will be honoring our graduating Seniors and college graduates during the 9:30 service. Please let us know if you are planning to attend!
The Youth Group’s Presentation on April 22, 30 hour famine (Audio Link)
On April 21-22 our Youth participated in a 30 Hour Famine to raise money and awareness for the children of Malawi, Africa.
They spent Saturday evening at the church doing activities to keep their minds off of their rumbling stomachs. They listened as Rev. Rob talked to them about his time in mission work and even practiced a little Tai Chi under the direction of Rev. Dixie. On Sunday morning they broke their fast and presented the congregation with a wonderful program during our three worship services. After services the youth sold muffins, cookies and juice to raise money for children in Malawi. They inspired the congregation by their words and deeds to donate a total of $883.00! That feeds, clothes, and gives medicine(s) for a month, schooling supplies and livestock are also supplied to the families of 29 children! What a great thing we as a church family were able to accomplish! Job well done.
Rob’s Easter Sermon (audio link) is here.
