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LATEST HAPPENINGS AT FIRST ST. CLOUD... Call Carol for more information : Phone # 407-892-3128 Office Hours: Monday: noon - 4:30 PMTuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 9:00 AM - noon
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Volunteer contacts: Children’s Church Scheduling Contact: Judyann Ruth Nursery Scheduling Contacts: Regina Clancy (8:30a.m.) & Judyann Ruth (10:00a.m.) "Promiseland" (Sunday School) Contact: Judyann Ruth JUNE SCHEDULE NURSERY CHILDREN’S CHURCH SMALL TALK 07/27 Regina Clancy Pam Mortland David Cloud Please call the church office or Judyann Ruth if you are interested in reading small talk.. PROMISELAND SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS ***WORSHIP**** In The Holy City 07/27 Working for the good of all Please do not bring children with cold symptoms to the nursery or classes. Thank you to all the volunteers. We still can use a few more. Contact Regina Clancy or Judyann Ruth. CEREAL FOOD DRIVE FOR PANTRY: The Food Pantry is in need of CEREAL to give out to the needy families. Please bring cereal when you come to the Sunday service or other gatherings at the church. Greatly appreciated by the hungry families of St, Cloud. Helen Combs and Ginny Parsons, Food Pantry United Methodist Coordinators.CHILDREN’S MINISTRY FUNDRAISER: Don’t forget that the second Monday of every month is our fundraiser for our Children’s Ministry, held at the Dairy Queen in St. Cloud from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. June proceeds were $30.23. Mark your calendars. Next one is August 11th! SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER: Do you have a heart for children, we are in need of a K-5 Sunday School Teacher. Call Judyann Ruth at 407-891-2821.Church office phone # 407-892-3128 – a good one to memorize. …ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY NIGHT SHOW TIME: August 1, join us for a free family night dinner in the FLC, for adults and children. No charge, donations only. Excess collection will go to Building fund. Spaghetti will be served from 6 P.M. till 6:45 P.M. followed by 30-45 minutes of games; bingo, dominos and board games. No sign-up, just show up.CHOIR RETREAT: Anyone interested in joining the Choir please come to our retreat on August 23, 2008 in the sanctuary from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will have fellowship with refreshments at 8:00 a.m., new music from 9 to 12, lunch at noon, Christmas Cantata & music at 1:30 with dinner, sponsored by spouses & friends, at 5:00 and ending with fun and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. STEWARDSHIP SUMMIT: Lakeland will hold its second annual Stewardship Summit for the Florida Annual Conference on September 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration fee is $50.00 and includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. Pick up a registration form at the church office. First United Methodist Church of ADVANCING THE FLAME: Southern College! We have a wonderful opportunity to help two of our members, Summer Linville and Jenny King, with their college education at Florida Southern College. As of to date, Jenny has $2,718.55 and Summer has $1015.29. If you want to make a donation, just mark it on your offering envelope or see Carol at the office. Matching scholarships UP TO $1,000.00 for United Methodist Young People attending Florida CHURCH BUS: YES IT IS TRUE! Our church bus is now picking up adults and children for Sunday School and/or worship service. If you would like to assist the driver on Sundays or know someone who needs picked up, just call the church office.MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: It’s that time of year when the First United Methodist Church aids this ministry. Those wishing to help, please mark your donations on the offering envelopes. Your support is greatly appreciated.Church office phone # 407-892-3128 – a good one to memorize. 2008 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES .. UNITED METHODIST MEN: This is a special year to be Proud! Don't just sit on the side lines. If you are a Methodist man or know anyone interested in getting involved with the UMM, please join us in our meetings which are held on the second Saturday each month. The next meeting is August 9th at Fat Boys at 8:00 a.m.UPPER ROOM BOOKS: We do not have any large books. If you want to purchase a large book for July – August, place your order with Carol in the office. The cost for the large book is $2.00. July - August 2008 small books are in.YOUTH SUNDAY EVENING DINNERS: cook for our youth group one Sunday evening, just give Jodi Peterman a call at 407-891-0066. We serve them at 6:30 p.m. and you are welcome to come at 5:00 p.m. to use the kitchen if you would like. If you would like to GOOD SAMARITAN FUNDS: We are in need of donations. Just mark for Good Sam and put into the offering plate. You can also drop off your loose change in the box by the exit doors.CHANCEL FLOWERS: $20.00. Call the office to reserve your order today. The month of August is open. Cost is MOVING HELP NEEDED: Church members Jim and Irene have moved from their home at 1712 Juniper Road off of Mesa Verde in Pine Lake Estates to another home here in St. Cloud. They need our help. If you are available sometime between 12:30 -4:00 P.M. on Sunday afternoon they would appreciate it!COMING EVENTS: Please keep watching for more information on our Fall Festival on October 31st and the Christmas Parade on December 6th. Plans are in the making for the Fall Festival and we will need scotch tape again for the Parade. Drop scotch tape in the Christmas boxes at the entrances. If you have ideas to share or just want to help out, call the church office. We have several exciting events coming up!SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: office will be closed on Fridays during the month of July and August. Church office phone # 407-892-3128 – a good one to memorize. Please be informed that the church Sunday Morning Sunday School Classes And Small Groups UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU All classes start at 8:45 A.M. Pre K 3 and 4 Regina Clancy Crib Room Kindergarten – 5th Grade Celia Cowley Upstairs FLC, Room 2 6th Grade - High School Shireen Tripp Upstairs FLC, Room 6 Bible Basics 101 Cordy Strawser Everything you wanted to know Downstairs Church Office The Encouragers Vicki Mauro Church Library Serendipity Betty Ruth Goode FLC Dining Area Special Needs Adults Kim Beekman Upstairs FLC, Room 1 Family Life Center located south of the sanctuary. Check your welcome booklet in the pew for the map. Please check with your host to see if classes are closed for the summer. SUNDAY 7:00 P.M. College Age Bible Study Our Journey 407-891-9116 Host: Shireen TrippUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MONDAY UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU TUESDAY Host: Mary Lee Pickard 407-891-7485 8:45 A.M. Warriors: Balancing Life’s Priorities (on summer vacation) Host: Lil Dietrich 407-957-5431 UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WEDNESDAY 3:00 P.M. Wayfarers: (on summer break) UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. Searchers of the Bible: Bk of Acts 407-892-3128 6:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Healthy Life Style Bible Study Seekers: Experiencing God This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! A special thanks to Betsy Fatkin who has been filling in as our pianist and Betty Ruth Goode who is always there when we need her. Be in prayer that God will send us an accompanist! We have so many things to look forward to, and I am so excited about the Christmas season. Our choir is having an all day retreat on August 23rd in which we will begin working on the Christmas Cantata. Please feel free to join us on that day. There will be lots more information to follow. I would also like to thank everyone for pitching in and helping get the choir room cleaned out and organized. Singing and Ringing for Him, Susan La Pointe, Music Director I have surely been blessed to work with so many talented people who do everything for the Glory of our God. The choir, handbells, orchestra and all of those who give countless hours to our ministry, to you I say thank you.Greetings Church,Host: Mary Lee Pickard 407-891-7485 7:00 P.M. Bread of Life: Peacemakers: 4G’s Host: Mike and Linda McKinney 407-891-9437 Host: Pastor Alexis Host: Vicki Mauro 407-498-0304 Leader: Dona O’Berry, Church library 407-518-1945 6:30 P.M. Synago: High School StudyLeader: David Shaffer, Cami Beekman 2:00 P.M. Lamp Lighters: N.T. - Hebrews407-892-3209 3:00 P.M. Smooth Stones (on summer break) Host: Dayle Butterworth 407-892-1048 7:00 P.M. Pilgrims: Host: Maple Jaggers 407-892-7227
What would it look like to take to our Downtown Merchants and Businesses? LET’S FIND OUT! A huge part of "Relaxing In the Son" ourselves is sharing with others! Let take baked goods, prayer requests and prayer request boxes to our businesses downtown and let them know that in these hard economic times, First United Methodist Church is praying for them and their customers! HERE’S THE PLAN: Step 1: From July 21 – August 10 bring BROWNIE AND COOKIE BOX MIXES, 1 gallon non-freezer bags and shoe boxes to worship or to the office. Step 2: August 10 take a Box Mix kit (includes 1 box mix; three plates and a gallon Bag). Bake the brownies/cookies and distribute them (6 a plate) onto the plates and bring them to the church office no later than noon (12:00!!!) on Wednesday, August 13! Step 3: THE BIG DAY!!!!! Wednesday (August 13) from 2pm – 4pm. Those of you who are not working outside the home; who are teens and children or who can get off work! Meet in the church office area! We are going to deliver baked goods, prayer requests and prayer boxes to our Merchants and Business people on New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. NOW WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?? The Apostle Paul writes to the dispersed Christians at Rome: Be devoted to one another in LOVE. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer and share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (12:10-13) … IN OTHER WORDS, WE ARE BEING THE CHURCH TO OUR COMMUNITY! Relax in the SON JOY in a Package "Relax In the Son" … A Summer Event!
What would it look like to take to our Downtown Merchants and Businesses? LET’S FIND OUT! A huge part of "Relaxing In the Son" ourselves is sharing with others! Let take baked goods, prayer requests and prayer request boxes to our businesses downtown and let them know that in these hard economic times, First United Methodist Church is praying for them and their customers! HERE’S THE PLAN: Step 1: From July 21 – August 10 bring BROWNIE AND COOKIE BOX MIXES, 1 gallon non-freezer bags and shoe boxes to worship or to the office. Step 2: August 10 take a Box Mix kit (includes 1 box mix; three plates and a gallon Bag). Bake the brownies/cookies and distribute them (6 a plate) onto the plates and bring them to the church office no later than noon (12:00!!!) on Wednesday, August 13! Step 3: THE BIG DAY!!!!! Wednesday (August 13) from 2pm – 4pm. Those of you who are not working outside the home; who are teens and children or who can get off work! Meet in the church office area! We are going to deliver baked goods, prayer requests and prayer boxes to our Merchants and Business people on New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. NOW WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?? The Apostle Paul writes to the dispersed Christians at Rome: Be devoted to one another in LOVE. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer and share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (12:10-13) … IN OTHER WORDS, WE ARE BEING THE CHURCH TO OUR COMMUNITY! Relax in the SON JOY in a Package "Relax In the Son" … A Summer Event!
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WEEKLY EVENTSSUNDAY 8:45 AM Sunday School10:00 AM Worship Service 2:00 PM Elmer’s Kitchen, FLC5:00 PM Youth Inside Out, FLC6:00 PM 5-7 PM Inside-Out (UMYF Ministry)MONDAY 8:30 AM Power Hour Prayer Group, Library7:00 PM Boy Scouts, FLCTUESDAY 3:30 PM Staff Meeting5:30 PM Instrumental Ensemble Rehersal7:00 PM Cub Scouts, FLCWEDNESDAY 4:00 PM Youth/Children's Chimes4:45 PM Fellowship Dinner5:15 PM Omega BellsTHURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00 PM A.A Meeting, 2nd floor FLCSATURDAY 6:00 AM Five Mile Walk @ Pastor's House
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