The scripture Lesson for this Sunday is from Psalm 92:1-4
1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
3 to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
4 For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
Hymn Celebration This Sunday
This Sunday, July 6, is our Sunday between pastors, and Kristin will also be away for the birth of a grandchild. Our service will be a hymn singing led by the choir. We will learn the stories behind several of our favorite hymns that we remember from our grandparents time. If you are in town this Sunday, please join us as we praise the Lord in music and song.
Sweet Treats and Greets
We are delighted to invite you to a special day of worship and fellowship at First United Methodist Church of Forest City on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
This meaningful occasion marks the beginning of a new chapter for our congregation as we welcome our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Bill Roberts, and his wife, Lisa.
Rev. Roberts will lead his first worship service with us at 10:30 a.m., bringing his experience and dedication to our church community. That afternoon at 3:00 p.m., we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a reception to warmly welcome Bill and Lisa. Join us for sweet treats and a time of fellowship as we come together to celebrate this new beginning.
We look forward to your presence as we embark on this exciting journey together.
Church Calendar
- Hymn Singing Service – This Sunday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
- The church offices will be closed this coming Monday, July 7, for the Independence Day holiday.
- Rev. Bill Roberts’ first Sunday at FUMC will be next July 13. We will be having a reception at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to welcome Rev. Roberts to our church.
- The Administrative Council will meet on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Men’s Bible Study Classroom.
- Youth Mission Trip – July 20-25 – Our Youth will be working in the area still recovering from hurricane Helene.
- 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 meets on the 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 6 – No UMYF
- Next Sunday, July 13 – Meet at 5:00 p.m. for mission trip prep.
- Sunday, July 20 – We will leave for Waynesville, NC, after the morning worship service.
Summer at FUMC
Youth Mission Trip – July 20-25
Camp Promise – July 28-31
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.
Income and Expenses
Weekly Budget Needs: $8,479.33
Tithes and Offerings June 23-29 – $3,327.85
Expenses June 23-29 – $4,332.14
Received YTD – $197,038.77
Budget needs YTD – $211,983.25
Worship Helpers
This Sunday, July 6
Lector – Lisa Roper
Finance – Matt Brown, Denise Gavin
Greeters – TBD
Ushers – Gary Shipley, David Eaker
Head Usher – Mike Gavin
Next Sunday, July 13
Lector – Leigh Danner
Finance – Freida Phillips, Gary Shipley
Greeters – Russ & Cherry Garmon
Ushers – Jim Still, Mike Gavin
Head Usher – Mike Gavin
Communion Stewards – Christy Brown, Russell Spicer
The food item for Yokefellow through August is Vienna Sausages. Please bring items to the office.
June Birthdays
Marla Morgan 06/27
Jessica Hernandez 06/27
Ronnie Porter 06/27
Barbara Anderson 06/29
Wanda Hastings 06/29
Missy Landis 06/30
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
This page on the church website is the permanent home of the newsletter. Text-to-speech apps will work on this page. Older newsletters are archived, and the current newsletter will always be at this address. This mobile-friendly format is much more accessible and allows for immediate updates to information. Feel free to check by as often as you like. The goal is for major updates to happen on schedule by Wednesday, and a print edition will still be sent via US Mail to those who have requested it. If you no longer need the printed copy, please let the church office know.
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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