FUMC Newsletter

The scripture Lesson for this Sunday is from Colossians 1:15-23

15  He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.

21 And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him— 23 provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel.

 

Prayers and Support for Our Youth Mission Team – This Sunday, July 20-25

Please keep our youth and their leaders in your prayers as they head up the mountain for a mission opportunity. The team will leave after the morning service to stay at Long’s Chapel Methodist Church and serve a family in the Canton area whose home sustained significant damage from Hurricane Helene.

This family, which includes five children, is in urgent need of a new 6’x20’ front porch, and weatherproofing their basement. We are honored to have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ, bringing hope and restoration to their home.

Your continued prayers and encouragement mean so much. If you’d like to bless the team in a tangible way, donations of Gatorade, bottled water, soft drinks, or snacks are welcome and will be taken along on the trip. Please bring them to church before this Sunday and place in the fellowship hall.

Thank you for your faithful support and for being part of this mission through your generosity and prayer!

 

Thank You for a Sweet Time Together!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Sweet Treat Meet-and-Greet on Sunday, July 13. It was a joyful afternoon filled with delicious treats, warm fellowship, and the special opportunity to welcome Pastor Bill and his wife, Lisa, to our church family. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all who helped make the event possible—those who planned, set up, baked, brought goodies, and stayed to clean up. Your time and efforts are deeply appreciated! We look forward to many more moments of worship, connection, and service together as a church family.

 

Camp Promise 2025

God’s Way’s Better!

Inspired by the song Your Way’s Better by Forrest Frank

A Worship, Music, and Arts Camp for rising Kindergarten – 5th graders

Monday through Thursday,  July 28-31 from 9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Adult Leaders:  Kristin Holmstrom, Jane Hill, Leanne Summey, Patti Hopper

Our older youth are welcome to come and help.

Cost is $25.00 per child, which includes a camp t-shirt.  Scholarships are available, please see Kristin.

Schedule:

  • 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome (activities and games on table)
  • 09:15 – 10:15 Opening prayer, memory verse, Bible story and craft
  • 10:51 – 10:30 Bathroom/Snack
  • 10:30 – 11:00 Music and dance
  • 11:00 – 11:45 Games/Activities – Movement and motion (playground, water day, parachute, Obie, inflatable etc.)
  • 11:45 – 12:00 Review music/prepare for dismissal

 

Memory Verse for the Week:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

 

Camp Goal:

To help kids discover that following God is the best way—better than fear, better than doing things alone, better than

anything the world can offer!

 

Daily Themes & Activities:

  • Day 1: I Can Trust God
  • Day 2: Letting Go of What is Not Good
  • Day 3: I Can Live God’s Way Every Day
  • Day 4: God’s Way is Better Than My Way

 

Worship Songs:

This Is the Day

My God is So Big

So Strong and So Mighty

Who Did (Swallow Jonah)?

Hosanna!

I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy

Jesus Loves the Little Children

This Little Light of Mine

 

Our Camp Promise Kids will be participating during worship on Sunday, August 3. 

 We are encouraging all participants to join us for this special service.

 

Church Calendar

  • Camp Promise – July 28-31 – We are looking forward to this year’s worship and music camp!
  • Food for Friends meal and back-to-school celebration – Sunday, August 17.
  • The Community Meal and the E.C. Baking Ministry will resume in September.
  • The Mountain Dulcimer Group – first and third Tuesdays of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room.
  • The Brookdale Visitation Team meets at Brookdale at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is a special interactive time of fun, and worship for the residents. Call the church office for more information.
  • He-Brews Coffee and Conversation meets on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hope House Coffee Co. 1066 S. Broadway in Forest City. July studies will be led by a different member each week. All are welcome to attend this study group.

 

FUMC Youth

  • This
  • Sunday, July 20 – We will leave for Waynesville, NC, after the morning worship service.
  • Next Sunday, July 27– No UMYF
  • Sunday, August 3 – No UMYF

 

Income and Expenses 

Weekly Budget Needs: $8,479.33

Tithes and Offerings July 7-13 – $2,452.25

Expenses July 7-13 – $4,451.33

Received YTD – $203,880.02

Budget needs YTD – $228,941.91

 

Worship Helpers

This Sunday, July 20

Lector – Judy Toney

Finance – Scott Webber, Michele Smith

Greeters – L.A. & Suzan Rhyne

Ushers – Tripp Flack, Brian Gooch

Head Usher – Mike Gavin

 

Next Sunday, July 27

Lector – Matt Brown

Finance – David Eaker, Mike Gavin

Greeters – Sharon Shipley, Martha Jones

Ushers – Marc Duncan, Don Hastings

Head Usher – Mike Gavin

 

The food item for Yokefellow through August is Vienna Sausages. Please bring items to the office.

 

July Birthdays

Kim Warner                07/02

Johnny Earley             07/04

Richard Smith             07/04

Ruth Calvert                07/05

Shane Earley               07/06

Trey Summey             07/09

Joseph Goodwin          07/10

Martha Jones               07/11

Dupree Calvert            07/12

Ritchie Garland            07/12

Scott Webber               07/12

Jackie Watkins             07/14

Sandra Kelly               07/16

Carlene Adair              07/16

Rosemary Sayre          07/18

Bruce King                  07/19

Ron Mauney               07/19

Parker Tate                  07/20

Tucker Warner            07/22

Harper Eaker               07/23

Matt Brown                 07/23

Jordan Landis              07/25

Nathan Bass                07/27

Sheila Carpenter          07/27

Simon Phillips             07/28

Lynn Tate                    07/28

Ariana Wilson             07/28

Suzan Rhyne               07/31

 

The FUMC Newsletter

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May the Peace of the Lord, and His Blessings be with you all, and we hope to see you on Sunday!

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