FUMC Words for Wednesday: 07-27-2022

07-27-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday

Good afternoon First United Methodist Church!

I hope this finds you well. Recently the conference posted a page online about what it means to be United Methodist. There are some very helpful links there that answer a lot of questions about many things including what our core beliefs are, how Christians can disagree on issues of human sexuality, and much more. There’s even a discussion guide on being United Methodist helpful for individuals and small groups. I commend this page and its contents to your reading and reflection. Here’s a link:

https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8c4a2bf5df821f76fea333283&id=f33f83594f

Also, note that you can subscribe to receive newsletters and other information from the conference at the bottom of that page or here:

https://www.ngumc.org/beumc

God’s continued blessings on your day.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday when we continue our series on The Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7.

In Christ,

Don

VBS is in progress! Please keep it in your prayers. We have around 40 children attending with 20 adults helping out.

The office alone will close early at noon this Thursday, 28th.

The MAC will remain open.

The Usher Team needs additional people to serve in the 9:30 Contemporary service. The month of October is open and training with a regular on the usher team will be provided. See Charlene Cook in the back of the MAC before or after the service or call her at 904/699-1790 with questions. Thank you for considering this service opportunity.

The CEC Preschool Staff would like to thank our FUMC Church Family for their support and prayers.

Our prayers were answered with some very gifted and talented teachers for the school year 2022-2023.

We are all looking forward to starting classes in August with all of our new blessings.

Gratefully yours,

Heidi

Director CEC

There will be a CPR class offered on Saturday, August 13th at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall. Class is limited to 20 students. A sign up sheet is in the narthex. Cost is $20.

Wednesday Night Programs

resume on August 17th.

Bible Studies for all ages will be available. Programs will start at 6:00 pm and end at 7:00 pm.

Occasionally we will have a supper beforehand. These will be announced well in advance.

The Fall Ministry Fair will take place in two months, on Sunday, September 11th! If you are a leader, or a member, of ANY ministry at First UMC, please be prepared to have a table set up in the Fellowship Hall on that Sunday with information on your ministry, information on how new disciples can SERVE with you, and how they can expect to CONNECT with others in your outreach. Together, let’s GROW the Kingdom for God’s glory! Be on the lookout for more information. Jennifer de la Montagne will be your contact for this event. jcarydlm@gmail.com

The men hauled off over 400 pounds of aluminum cans this week. Thank you to all who recycle their cans in the shed across from the annex. Please do remember that ONLY rinsed out aluminum drink cans are collected. No pie pans, no pet cans, no food pans whatsoever are accepted at the recycling center. Unnecessary trash creates work for our men rather than helps them.

Please stop by and say a prayer over these quilts. Tying a knot lets the receiver know that people care and that we have prayed for them.

Leslie Davis - bladder cancer

It’s Our 6th Annual…

“Backpack 2 School Bash”

Saturday, August 6th 10am - 1pm In the MAC!

Last year this Community event provided backpacks and school supplies for over 400 children in Union County. FUMC of Union County helped provide many of those backpacks. This year our church is again collecting primary aged (kindergarten - grade 2) backpacks as well as general supplies on the lists attached to the purple drop off boxes located in the MAC lobby and Sanctuary narthex. COLLECTION BOXES ARE OUT! Thank you in advance for helping provide needed school supplies for children and families in Union County. If you would prefer to donate directly to the event you can drop your donation off in the treasure chests and label it for “Backpacks”. Any questions on how you can help further call Tricia Wallace at 229-402-9361…PARENTS: Registration has begun!

Planning Has Begun For Our

2022 Fall Festival!

Yes! We are back and, as always, help will be needed! This year’s Fall Festival dates are Friday, October 7th & Saturday, October 8th. Call Stan at the church office or email at

blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com if you would like to be a part of this important outreach event. Crafters, we are counting on you to help us with your homemade items as well as everyone who puts away Jams and Jellies for the Country Store. We will also be back with our Bakery, Candy Shoppe, Silent Auction, Treasure Sale, and Clothing Sale. Mark your calendars! Remember… all proceeds from our Festival go toward retiring our MAC debt. Everybody has a part to play! Start working now!

MAC Walking Track Hours…

*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***

Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Tuesdays from 8 am until noon and Thursdays from noon until 3pm. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!

Fitness Classes For You!

“Tai Chi”: Led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 8:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring a mat!

“Christ-Centered” Yoga: led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 9:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring your own yoga mat.

Summer Line Dancing Classes

Classes offered…

*LOW BEGINNER… 9:15am-10:00am For those new to line dancing.

*HIGH BEGINNER… 10:00am-10:45am Mastered the basic dance steps?

*INTERMEDIATE… 10:45am-11:30am Experienced dancers only.

Classes will meet in the MAC gym and are suitable for all ages!

No pre-registration needed. For info contact Rita at

vckids2001@yahoo.com

1-Ray Berggreen, Courtney Bruce 3- Marillyn Salling 4- Brenda Martin, Jeanne Tallent 7 –Donald Cruce, Paula Myers 8 – Roy Whitelock 10- Kyler Robbins 12- Linda McAfee 13 Lisa Gurley, Mike Plott 14 –David Cline, Gene Hodgson, Ava Turner, Carly Turner, Jillian Turner 15 –Katie Mashburn, Kim Tatman 16 – Cheryl Mundy 17 – Jacob Clements, Eleanor Lee 18 – Leslie Hauschild 19 – Pauline Taylor 20 – Meredith Rose 22- Ingrid Engle, Jean Rogers 23 – Charlotte Thompson 24 – Mary Carol Akins 25 – Roy Hamby, Keri Young 26 Lynn Richards, Kem Stephens 28 – Melvin Crask 29 – Andy Hill, Jimmy Tallent 30 – Anna Stone 31 – Bob Lander, Joan Shaw, Kristi Tornabene

Please Help Us at the church by keeping us informed of any sickness or procedures that you or any of our family members may be experiencing. You may contact Pastor Mack for your prayer requests at mack.riley@ngumc.net or call the church at 706 745 2073.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations:

Please help us keep this list updated by notifying the office of any changes.

SPECIFIC:

Jim Arthur- diagnosed with lewy body dementia
Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
Margie Bowron - has COVID; at home
Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
Diane Brackett - rtaking physical therapy on shoulder and arm
Kathy Brandenburg- recovering from knee replacement surgery
Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
Pat Clay’s brother Victor- health issues
Don Cruce - recuperating from shoulder surgery
Jack Dugger - recuperating from covid pneumonia
Kenny Engle is having outpatient miniscus surgery tomorrow, 21st
Tammy Fowler’s brother passed away this week
Christine Golden - taking chemo treatments
Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
Bruce Johnson - recuperating at home
Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
Maria McGlen - still recuperating from fall
Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
Louise McTaggart - recuperating from knee replacement surgery
Allie McTureous - has COVID
Leura Mollnhauer - fell and broke her hip / health issues
Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
Jeanne Pickerill -several concerns - requests prayer
Teresa Price’s grandson Isiah Arrant-long term recovery from burns
Carol Rogers - health issues
Avis Shaw - had a fall, is home recuperating
Avis Shaw’s niece Gail Craft - had surgery
Avis Shaw’s sister Mildred Elkin
Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
Lois Ward - in hospice care - mother of Teri McGinnis
Carol Warren - back pain
Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home

HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:

Jim Arthur
Marjorie Bowron
Mike Brandenburg
Shirley Cobb
Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
Jack Dugger
Jesse Eady
Kathy Heyer
Wayne Jones
James Jordan
Greg Lane
Hugh Lee
Elaine Neuhaus
Ray Norwood
Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
Jerry Price
Jerry Roberson
Norm Rogers
Ron and Pauline Taylor
Carole Thompson
Roy Whitelock
Sharon Willits

IN NURSING HOMES and ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES:

Mike Bryant - UC Nursing Home
Joan Chiras - Pruitt Health Nursing Home, Blue Ridge
Polly Conkle - Blue Ridge Assisted Living
Richard and Shirley McGinnis - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living
Nisia Redgrave - Chatuge Nursing Home
Lois Ward - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living - under hospice care
Margaret Wise - Brassstown Manor Assisted Living

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