FUMC Words for Wednesday: 05-18-2022

by | May 18, 2022 | Church News

05-18-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday
Good Morning First UMC!
Check out all the ways God is at work through this community of faith below. There are opportunities for all to celebrate, to serve, to give, and to pray. Thanks for being the Church!
See you Sunday.
Don
Adults, First Moms, Youth and Bible Studies will meet at 6:00 pm.
FirstKids will meet at Bill’s Roller Rink at 5:30 for dinner and skating.
After this Wednesday, activities will be suspended until August.
Welcome New Member:
Meredith Rose (Thomas)
998 Honeysuckle Lane
Blairsville
678-490-4220
Meredith attends the 8:45 am service.
Thomas attends the Catholic church.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
Michael Bruce - graduating from UCHS
son of Courtney and Jeremy Bruce
Ava Hunter - graduating from UCHS. Daughter of Mandy and Tim Hunter
Ethan Kowaliuk - graduating from UCHS. Son of Carrie Parker
Sam Seiler - graduating from UGA. Son of Tammy and Eric Seiler
All are invited to join the Trustees for a workday THIS Saturday beginning at 9 am. There are all kinds of projects that are needed to be done before our July 4th community celebration. Come be a helping hand.
Relay for life will be THIS Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Union County Farmer’s Market from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Highlights will include the SURVIVOR PICNIC at 4:30 (all Cancer Survivors and their Caregivers are invited to attend). Tommy Townsend will be entertaining from 4:30-5:30. The Luminary service will be held at 9:00. Speaking of Luminaries, we will be selling them again this Sunday before and after the 11:00 service. They are $5.00 each.
Everyone is invited to attend. Please bring a chair, some comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and water!
Please contact Glenda Taylor at 706-781-7582 or glendactaylor@yahoo.com with any questions. You do not have to be a team member to join in the activities! However, if you would like to join our team, there is still time! Go to Relay for Life Union County GA and join a team: First United Methodist Church of Union County.
All donations to Relay for Life are greatly appreciated. Let’s kick cancer!
CEC Graduation Friday went well. The preschool will resume classes in August. Thank you church for your support for a successful year.
The OASIS “Beginning Drawing” class will have an exhibit on Wednesday, 25th and Thursday, 26th in the lobby of the MAC. Come see what your friends have achieved!
SAVE THE DATES - July 25-27th
It is still in the planning stages so be looking for more details to come.
Mission Trip to Orphanage Emmanuel:
After three years of Covid-19 safety protocols, Orphanage Emmanuel, Honduras, has reopened to mission teams. Our church is planning a short term mission trip to return to the orphanage January 7 - 14, 2023. This trip is open to all. For more information please contact Kim or Joe Tatman (tokimnjoe@bellsouth.net, 2jtatman@gmail.com).
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.
Helen Douylliez - spine /back issues
Margo Mason –
undergoing chemo treatments.
She is Kelly Schuknecht’s mom
MAC Walking Track Hours…
*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***
Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!
Fitness 2022… Join Us!
“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.
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:
  • Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
  • Jim Arthur- diagnosed with lewy body dementia
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
  • Diane Brackett - autoimmune disorder has become active again
  • Kathy Brandenburg- recovering from knee replacement surgery
  • Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
  • Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
  • Jack Dugger - not recuperating well from covid pneumonia
  • Christine Golden - taking chemo treatments
  • Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
  • Vic Henderson - recuperating
  • Kathy Heyer- at Duke hospital for multiple issues
  • Bruce Johnson - At Athens Piedmont, heart and lung issues
  • Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
  • Maria McGlen - recovering from fall and brain bleed
  • Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
  • Evie Miller’s aunt, Janie - chemo infusions
  • Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
  • 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 need prayer
  • Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
  • Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
  • Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
  • Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:
  • Kay Beaver
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Shirley Cobb
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Greg Lane
  • Hugh Lee
  • Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
  • Ray Norwood
  • Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
  • Jerry Price
  • Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
  • Jerry Roberson
  • Norm Rogers
  • Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
  • 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
If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.
A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!
………………………… Received…………YTD Received
May 1st…………….$19,414………………$301,385
May 8th…………….$19,791………………$321,176
May 15th…………..$26,173………………$347,349
Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!
Staff Emails:
Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com
Pastor Mack Riley…………………………………………………………………. mack.riley@ngumc.net
Stan Wallace…………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com
Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com
Deidra Gilbert…………………………………………………………. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com
Jennifer de la Montagne……………………………………………………………..jcarydlm@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
 First United Methodist Church of Union County
938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor
      We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation!

FUMC Words for Wednesday: 05-11-2022

by | May 11, 2022 | Church News

05-11-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday
Good morning church!
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day in the North Georgia mountains.
The Church Council of First Methodist will meet this Monday, May 16, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to standard reports and updates from the ministries of the church, I will be sharing information with you about the status of The United Methodist Church. I will answer questions you may have and hope to assuage any fears. All are invited.
Grace and Peace.
Don
Adults, First Moms, Youth and Children Bible Studies will meet at 6:00 pm.
CEC Graduation is THIS Friday. Everyone is invited to attend. The 3’s graduate at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. The 4’s will graduate at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary with a reception afterwards.
Any gentleman who thinks of this church as his faith family is invited to attend our monthly meeting this Saturday at 9:00 in the fellowship hall.
Relay for life will be Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Union County Farmer’s Market from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Highlights will include the SURVIVOR PICNIC at 4:30 (all Cancer Survivors and their Caregivers are invited to attend). Tommy Townsend will be entertaining from 4:30-5:30. The Luminary service will be held at 9:00. Speaking of Luminaries, we will be selling them again this Sunday before and after the 11:00 service. They are $5.00 each.
Everyone is invited to attend. Please bring a chair, some comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and water!
Please contact Glenda Taylor at 706-781-7582 or glendactaylor@yahoo.com with any questions. You do not have to be a team member to join in the activities! However, if you would like to join our team, there is still time! Go to Relay for Life Union County GA and join a team: First United Methodist Church of Union County.
All donations to Relay for Life are greatly appreciated. Let’s kick cancer!
Church Council meeting will be on Monday, May 16th at 6:30 pm.
Mission Trip to Orphanage Emmanuel:
After three years of Covid-19 safety protocols, Orphanage Emmanuel, Honduras, has reopened to mission teams. Our church is planning a short term mission trip to return to the orphanage January 7 - 14, 2023. This trip is open to all. For more information please contact Kim or Joe Tatman (tokimnjoe@bellsouth.net, 2jtatman@gmail.com).
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.
Maria McGlen - fractured skull & brain bleeding due to injury from fall
Helen Douylliez - spine /back issues
Margo Mason –
undergoing chemo treatments.
She is Kelly Schuknecht’s mother
Jim Foyle - diabetes - age 84, needs to be in a nursing home but none are available
Lesley Liebenore – liver cancer
MAC Walking Track Hours…
*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***
Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!
Fitness 2022… Join Us!
“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.
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:
  • Pam Ackerman - on life support
  • BL Anderson - received good test results
  • Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
  • Kathy Brandenburg- had knee replacement surgery on Monday
  • Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
  • Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
  • Shirley Cobb - recent health issues
  • Jerry Driskell- recovering from double pneumonia
  • Jack Dugger - not recuperating well from covid pneumonia
  • Christine Golden - home, received 2nd chemo treatment yesterday
  • Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
  • Vic Henderson - home recuperating
  • Kathy Heyer- at UGH waiting to get into Duke hospital for multiple issues
  • Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
  • Maria McGlen - fell resulting in fractured skull and brain bleed
  • Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
  • Evie Miller’s aunt, Janie - chemo infusions
  • Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
  • 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 need prayer
  • Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
  • Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
  • Norm Rogers - recovering at home
  • Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
  • Stan Wallace - waiting on test results
  • Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
  • Diane Brackett - recovering from back surgery
  • Jesse Eady - recovering from open-heart surgery
HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:
  • Kay Beaver
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Greg Lane
  • Hugh Lee
  • Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
  • Ray Norwood
  • Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
  • Jerry Price
  • Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
  • Jerry Roberson
  • Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
  • 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
If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.
A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!
………………………… Received…………YTD Received
May 1st…………….$19,414………………$301,385
May 8th…………….$19,791………………$321,176
Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!
Staff Emails:
Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com
Pastor Mack Riley…………………………………………………………………. mack.riley@ngumc.net
Stan Wallace…………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com
Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com
Deidra Gilbert…………………………………………………………. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com
Jennifer de la Montagne……………………………………………………………..jcarydlm@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
 First United Methodist Church of Union County
938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor

FUMC Words for Wednesday: 05-04-2022

by | May 3, 2022 | Church News

05-04-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday
diploma_grad_cap.jpg
*** Calling All Seniors ***
If you have a senior son/daughter graduating from High School or College, please contact the church office, so that we may recognize them in worship on May 15.
Supper by the Methodist Men…. Cinco de Mayo menu
Children and First Moms will meet at 6:00 pm
Adults and Youth Bible Studies will resume on May 11th
Welcome New Members:
Chris and Christy Freeman
1136 Madeline Way
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
They attend the 9:30 service
The Morning Glory Circle will be selling their infamous homemade candies after each service on Sunday. Profits from this sale fund their mission projects during the year.
Church Council meeting will be on Monday, May 16th at 6:30 pm.
Mission Trip to Orphanage Emmanuel:
After three years of Covid-19 safety protocols, Orphanage Emmanuel, Honduras, has reopened to mission teams. Our church is planning a short term mission trip to return to the orphanage January 7 - 14, 2023. This trip is open to all. For more information please contact Kim or Joe Tatman (tokimnjoe@bellsouth.net, 2jtatman@gmail.com).
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.
Jack Dugger – pneumonia from Covid in the past, can’t recuperate
Maria McGlen - fractured skull & brain bleeding due to injury from fall
Helen Douylliez - spine /back issues
Margo Mason –
undergoing chemo treatments.
She is Kelly Schuknecht’s mother
Jim Foyle - diabetes - age 84, needs to be in a nursing home but none are available
Leslie Liebenore – liver cancer
Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-965-9324. Tickets for all 3 concerts are $80; individual concerts are $20-25.
MAC Walking Track Hours…
*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***
Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!
Fitness 2022… Join Us!
“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.
1- Eric Seiler 2- Barbara Gleasure, Wayne LeCompte, Tom Maryscuk, Karen McGinn, Ernie Payne 3 - Pam Jordan 4 - Teri Mager, Sherry Pope 5- Tom Rogers 6 - Goodwin Bryan 7 - Beth Bryan 8 - Cora Bauman 10 - Chuck Nichols 11 - Dave Evans, Jim McAfee, Ariel McCarter 12 - Nancy Hussey, Ivy Robbins 13 - Ken Hinton, Elizabeth Terry, Mary Caroline Wischmeyer 14 - Shelley Lewis, Shirley York 15 - Ilke Lander 18 - Melanie Gibbs, Presley Rich 19 - Michael Bruce, Tim Holby, Pat Jinks, Tammy Seiler 20 - Kenny Engle, Jack Gray, Katelynn Rosser 21- Fran Edwards, Cecil Lewis, Chloe Mashburn, Lamar Paris 22 - Bob Johnson, Jeannie Rich 24- Andrew Young 25- Mandy Hunter, Debbie Ray 26 - Barry Varian 28 - Tiffany Martinez, Bryan Thomas 29 - Bill Mollnhauer, Ann Payne 30 - Barry Lewis, Amelia Turner
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:
  • Pam Ackerman - on life support
  • BL Anderson - received good test results
  • Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
  • Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
  • Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
  • Shirley Cobb - recent health issues
  • Jerry Driskell- recovering from double pneumonia
  • Jack Dugger - not recuperating well from covid pneumonia
  • Christine Golden - back in hospital
  • Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
  • Vic Henderson - fell on hiking trial, healing from brain bleed
  • Kathy Heyer - health issues
  • Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
  • Maria McGlen - fell resulting in fractured skull and brain bleed
  • Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
  • Evie Miller’s aunt, Janie - chemo infusions
  • Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
  • Leura Mollnhauer - fell and broke her hip / health issues
  • Jason Neely - recovering well
  • Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
  • Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
  • Jeanne Pickerill -several concerns need prayer
  • Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
  • Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
  • Norm Rogers - recovering at home
  • Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
  • Ron Taylor - back at home
  • Stan Wallace - waiting on test results
  • Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
  • Diane Brackett - recovering from back surgery
  • Jesse Eady - recovering from open-heart surgery
HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:
  • Kay Beaver
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Greg Lane
  • Hugh Lee
  • Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
  • Ray Norwood
  • Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
  • Jerry Price
  • Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
  • Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
  • 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
If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.
A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!
………………………… Received…………YTD Received
May 1st…………….$19,414………………$301,385
Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!
Staff Emails:
Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com
Pastor Mack Riley………………………………………………………………….. mack.riley@ngumc.net
Stan Wallace……………………………………………………………… blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com
Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com
Deidra Gilbert………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com
………………………………………………………………………………….. firstkidsblairsville@gmail.com
Jennifer de la Montagne………………………………………………. jennifer.fumcyouth@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
 First United Methodist Church of Union County
938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor
      We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation!

FUMC Words for Wednesday: 04-27-2022

by | May 2, 2022 | Church News

04-27-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday
diploma_grad_cap.jpg
*** Calling All Seniors ***
If you have a senior graduating
High School or College,
please contact the church office,
so that we may recognize them in worship
on May 15
Children and First Moms will meet at 6 pm.
Adults will resume on May 11th.
Youth will meet at 6 pm. Dress for outdoor play.
~~~~~~~~~~~
Coming up next week (May 4th)…. Supper by the Methodist Men…. Cinco de Mayo menu.
Are you part of United Methodist Men?
Guess what? If you are here, you ARE.
UMM meets on the 2nd Saturday at 9 am each month in the fellowship hall. Please join us for fun, fellowship, and food.
Did you know we have a golf cart ministry on Sunday mornings? Roger Evans has been running this ministry for years. It’s now time for Roger to take a break. Can you look after 2 golf carts? Schedule a few drivers? Serve your congregation? This is a vital ministry and we need a few good men or women to help out. Contact Kenny @ 954-803-1569.
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.
Jack Dugger – pneumonia from Covid in the past, can’t recuperate
Christine Golden - cancer
Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-965-9324. Tickets for all 3 concerts are $80; individual concerts are $20-25.
MAC Walking Track Hours…
*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***
Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!
Fitness 2022… Join Us!
“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.
1- Eric Seiler 2- Barbara Gleasure, Wayne LeCompte, Tom Maryscuk, Karen McGinn, Ernie Payne 3 - Pam Jordan 4 - Teri Mager, Sherry Pope 5- Tom Rogers 6 - Goodwin Bryan 7 - Beth Bryan 8 - Cora Bauman 10 - Chuck Nichols 11 - Dave Evans, Jim McAfee, Ariel McCarter 12 - Nancy Hussey, Ivy Robbins 13 - Ken Hinton, Elizabeth Terry, Mary Caroline Wischmeyer 14 - Shelley Lewis, Shirley York 15 - Ilke Lander 18 - Melanie Gibbs, Presley Rich 19 - Michael Bruce, Tim Holby, Pat Jinks, Tammy Seiler 20 - Kenny Engle, Jack Gray, Katelynn Rosser 21- Fran Edwards, Cecil Lewis, Chloe Mashburn, Lamar Paris 22 - Bob Johnson, Jeannie Rich 24- Andrew Young 25- Mandy Hunter, Debbie Ray 26 - Barry Varian 28 - Tiffany Martinez, Bryan Thomas 29 - Bill Mollnhauer, Ann Payne 30 - Barry Lewis, Amelia Turner
We received word that Jamie Patton passed away on April 14th in Statesboro, Georgia. Funeral services were held on Saturday. Please keep his wife Liz in your prayers.
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:
  • BL Anderson - received good test results
  • Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
  • Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
  • Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
  • Shirley Cobb - recent health issues
  • Jerry Driskell- recovering from double pneumonia
  • Jack Dugger - home with pneumonia
  • Christine Golden - health issues
  • Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
  • Kathy Heyer - health issues
  • Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
  • Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
  • Evie Miller’s aunt, Janie - chemo infusions
  • Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
  • Leura Mollnhauer - health issues
  • Jason Neely - recovering well
  • Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
  • Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
  • Jeanne Pickerill -several concerns need prayer
  • Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
  • Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
  • Norm Rogers - recovering at home
  • Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
  • Ron Taylor - back at home
  • Stan Wallace - waiting on test results
  • Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
  • Diane Brackett - recovering from back surgery
  • Jesse Eady - recovering from open-heart surgery
HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:
  • Kay Beaver
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Greg Lane
  • Hugh Lee
  • Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
  • Ray Norwood
  • Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
  • Jerry Price
  • Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
  • Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
  • 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
If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.
A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!
………………………… Received…………YTD Received
April 3rd……………$ 21,816……………..$226,963
April 10th………….$ 21,197……………..$248,160
April 17th………….$ 19,452……………..$267,613
April 24th………….$ 14,358……………..$281,971
Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!
Staff Emails:
Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com
Pastor Mack Riley………………………………………………………………….. mack.riley@ngumc.net
Stan Wallace……………………………………………………………… blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com
Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com
Deidra Gilbert………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com
Emily Stafford………………………………………………………………. firstkidsblairsville@gmail.com
Jennifer de la Montagne………………………………………………. jennifer.fumcyouth@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
 First United Methodist Church of Union County
938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor
      We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation!

FUMC Words for Wednesday: 04-20-2022

by | Apr 20, 2022 | Church News

04-20-2022 FUMC Words for Wednesday
What a wonderful time of worship on Easter Sunday! The day began with the youth leading the Sunrise Service in the early morning fog. Their presentation of the life and ministry of Jesus was amazing! Be sure to thank them and Jennifer for their service. The celebration continued inside later that morning. Worship in the Sanctuary and at The Well just added to the day. Thank you, Jeff, Keith, Choir, Eric, and Overflow. All were blessed by your ministry.
And the Good News is….it’s still Easter. He Is Risen!
Supper tonight !
Pizza will be on the menu. Serving starts at 5 pm.
Make plans now to come and enjoy a meal together
Bible Studies will follow at 6 pm.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
I regret to inform you that Emily Stafford will be stepping away from the position of Children’s Ministry Director at the end of this month. Emily notes that serving in this position has been a blessing to her and that she has enjoyed allowing God to reach the hearts of children through her. At this time, however, she no longer feels called to serve in this role. She will remain active in the Children’s Ministry, just in an unofficial capacity.
Be sure to thank Emily for her service and to continue to hold her and her family in your prayers.
Thank you, Emily!
Pastor Don
CEC Preschool Registration 2022-2023
There are still spots for 2-year-olds. The registration fee is $110 per child. Tuition for the Fall will be $125/month. Registration forms are available in the church office or Director’s office.
Are you part of United Methodist Men?
Guess what? If you are here, you ARE.
UMM meets on the 2nd Saturday at 9 am each month in the fellowship hall. Please join us for fun, fellowship, and food.
Did you know we have a golf cart ministry on Sunday mornings? Roger Evans has been running this ministry for years. It’s now time for Roger to take a break. Can you look after 2 golf carts? Schedule a few drivers? Serve your congregation? This is a vital ministry and we need a few good men or women to help out. Contact Kenny @ 954-803-1569.
Thank you Youth for a wonderful sunrise Easter presentation!
A bracelet was found in the sanctuary after the 8:45 am service on Sunday, April 3rd. If it is yours, please call the church office to identify it.
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.
Mauro Viccaro receiving his quilt.
Jack Dugger – pneumonia from Covid in the past, can’t recuperate
Christine Golden - cancer
MAC Walking Track Hours…
*** Monday-Thursday 8am - 3pm ***
Play Pickleball! The Blairsville Pickleball Club is playing in the MAC on Mondays from noon until 3 pm and Tuesdays from 8 am until noon. Everyone is welcome! Come join us!
Fitness 2022… Join Us!
“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.
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:
  • BL Anderson - received good test results
  • Norma Jean Anderson’s brother - Wendall Lee - stage 4 throat cancer
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesch - in hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Kirby and Marjorie Bowron’s niece Laura Hansen - cancer
  • Tom Bunten - recovering from pacemaker surgery
  • Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
  • Shirley Cobb - recent health issues
  • Jack Dugger - home with pneumonia
  • Christine Golden - health issues
  • Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
  • Kathy Heyer - health issues
  • Margaret Kennard - up and getting out now
  • Mike Lewis- recovering from car accident
  • Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
  • Evie Miller’s aunt, Janie - chemo infusions
  • Evie Miller’s stepmom - declining in health, being kept comfortable
  • Leura Mollnhauer - health issues
  • Jason Neely - recovering well
  • Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
  • Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
  • Jeanne Pickerill -several concerns need prayer
  • Jeanne PIckerill’s friend Susan Gibson - God is Healing the cancer
  • Teresa Price’s grandson- burn victim with a long road of recovery
  • Norm Rogers - recovering at home now
  • Sue Stewart - taking treatments for leukemia
  • Ron Taylor - in Union General Hospital
  • Stan Wallace - waiting on tests
  • Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
  • Diane Brackett - recovering from back surgery
  • Kay Bradley - recovering from back surgery
  • Becky Dyer
  • Jesse Eady - recovering from open-heart surgery
  • John Vogeley - recovering from hip surgery
HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:
  • Kay Beaver
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Greg Lane
  • Hugh Lee
  • Elaine Neuhaus - please no visitors
  • Ray Norwood
  • Rose Oberlin’s mother, Letha
  • Jerry Price
  • Billie Roach- Parkinson’s
  • Janice Taylor’s husband Rob
  • 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
If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.
A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!
………………………… Received…………YTD Received
April 3rd……………$ 21,816……………..$226,963
April 10th………….$ 21,197……………..$248,160
April 17th………….$ 19,452……………..$267,613
Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!
Staff Emails:
Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com
Pastor Mack Riley………………………………………………………………….. mack.riley@ngumc.net
Stan Wallace……………………………………………………………… blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com
Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com
Deidra Gilbert………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com
Emily Stafford………………………………………………………………. firstkidsblairsville@gmail.com
Jennifer de la Montagne………………………………………………. jennifer.fumcyouth@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
 First United Methodist Church of Union County
938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor
      We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation!

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