July 25, 2014

Worship:

Sunday Sanctuary: 8:25, 9:45, & 11:05 a.m.

Sunday Celebration: 11:11 a.m.

117 South Academy Street Cary, NC 27511

Sunday 1st on Chatham: 9:45 a.m.

The Cary, 122 E. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511

office: (919) 467-1861pastor on call:

(919) 467-1862firstcary.com

Lori Barmer Communications Coordinator

If you have a testimony to share, we would love to

hear from you! Please email lbarmer@fumc-cary.org or call the church office.

“O LORD, let my soul rise up to meet you as the day

rises to meet the sun.”

Vacation Bible School is a summer staple at churches large and small all across the country. First Cary’s Children’s Ministry packs a lot of love (and hard work) into making VBS an unforgettable experience for kids age three through eleven.Stacy Harrell, Director of Children’s Ministry, provided the following information to help us put it in perspective. “260 Kids 90 Youth servants 110 Adult servants 1,300 snacks served 15 ZOE mission moments $3, 212.08 raised for ZOE (will purchase 6 cows) Umpteen prayers Uncountable number of conversations about Jesus“Those stats give you an idea of the scope of our Weird Animals VBS, but that’s not the whole story because it is a week that is both deep and wide. Our children learned that Jesus’ love is one of a kind, and if anyone doubted the kids were “getting” it, we saw it firsthand at the closing assembly when (as led by Kellie Critter, our host) the kids did the hand motions and filled in the blanks on the following:

“Even when you are left out.... Even though you’re different... Even when you don’t understand... Even though you do wrong... Even when you are afraid... JESUS LOVES YOU!”

“This VBS was the best year ever for me,” said Jordan Simpson, age 10. “My favorite part was learning about the Bible stories and how they made it seem real. I liked the theme and how it was wonderfully put together and how great the helpers were!” Allison Hall said, “When I asked Stella (age three) what she learned at Bible School she said, ‘When you feel alone, Jesus loves you!’ This was Stella’s first year attending VBS and she asked me on Friday if she could go to Bible School again next week. What a wonderful experience it was for her (and us, too!)”“This year was the best because the music was the best,” said Madelyn Alger, age 10. “It really helped that I knew everyone in my group. I also loved having fun with my best friend, and a lot of new friends I have made just this year. I can’t wait to go to VBS next year

as a leader for the littler kids. I am thankful that I get to come back next year and learn about Jesus. Thank you VBS staff and servants for making this possible for 260 kids to experience God’s presence.” Her younger brother Nicholas agreed. “I had a great time. My favorite part was meeting Iggy and making my lizard.” Jordan Miller, age 9, said, “VBS has always been a great treasure to me because dancing and singing to

wonderful songs, learning bible verses, making awesome crafts and working together to raise money for ZOE have helped me learn that God is always there for us and He loves us. I can feel God’s love through all the people who put their hard work and effort into VBS. I can’t wait until next year!”

– Lori Barmer

Children Loving and Learning at First Cary

Photographs courtesy of Leslie Alger, Chris and Amy Miller

c o n n e c t W i t h g o d

Columbarium Memorial Garden Project Underway Construction of the Memorial Garden Columbarium officially started Monday, July 21 and completion is expected in October–in time for dedication on All Saints’ Day. Angela French said, “The Committee is most excited to see this day come to pass after about five years of working on this project. Over 60 niches have been purchased, many memorials for the memorial wall, and many contributions for the labyrinth, bench, and the cross.” Rev. William Green met with the committee members at the site of the groundbreaking and led them in the following prayer:“Gracious God, we break ground for this Columbarium, giving you thanks for the faith that is ours in Jesus Christ. May this place be a witness to our faith in Christ, who has lived our life, died our death, and is now risen for our sake. May this place be a hallowed ground of sacred remembrance of our loved ones. May this place be a source of continual comfort for those who grieve. We thank you for all who have labored hard and long in preparation for this day. Bless those who will fulfill this project by the work of their hands. To you be all honor and glory, for you are Alpha and Omega, and in your love we are forever kept.“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

– Lori Barmer, Communications Coordinator

c o n n e c t W i t h p e o p l e

Happy Gleaning!First Cary joins other area churches in gleaning on the third Saturday of each month, May through October. Our last gleaning yielded 8,365 pounds of cucumbers that were distributed as follows:• 6,955lbs.wenttotheInterfaithFoodShuttleinRaleighandhas probably already been distributed through their free mobile market in “food deserts” identified in the Triangle area• 400lbs.wenttoCommunityHelpersServiceCenterfoodpantryin Knightdale• 200lbs.wenttoWendellUnitedMethodistChurchfoodministry• 400lbs.wenttoWendellHelpingHandmission

Joyce Moxley, Marcie Sugg, Angela French, Tom and Velma Herndon, Dick Ladd, Bob Warner, Curtis Westbrook, Sheron Megredy, Eddie Edwards (contractor), William Green, Charlie Hatch and Elizabeth Broome

Maggie Ward gleaning with her dad, Brent Ward

• 200lbs.wenttoZebulonUnitedMethodistChurchfoodministry• 200lbs.wenttoFreedomLifechurchinHenderson• 10lbs.wenttoMeadowRidgesubsidizedhousingcommunityTo read more about our inspiring host Jason Brown and his First Fruits Farm visit the following websites: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/27/3413624/jason-brown-a-former-nfl-lineman.htmlandhttp://www.theinsightfulplayer.com/2013/03/05/jason-brown-from-fat-boy-to-minister-ambassador/

United Methodist Men’s August BreakfastTheHealingPlaceofWakeCounty is anon-profit501(c)(3) recoveryand rehabilitation facility for homeless people with alcohol and drug dependency, located in Raleigh. Our mission is to offer innovative recovery and rehabilitation to homeless alcoholic and chemically dependent men andwomenthroughacontinuingmutual-helpprogram.Theprogramis specifically designed to rekindle the client’s desire to return to a meaningful and productive life. Approximately 70 percent of their clients are sober and productive members of society one year after graduation. The Healing Place of Wake County operates a Men’s Facility located at 1251 Goode Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 and a Women’s Facility located at3304GlenRoyalRoad,Raleigh,NC27617.A representative of The Healing Place of Wake County will be at our meeting to explain their program.Bring the whole family at 8:00 a.m. on August 9 for the Best Breakfast in Town for $5. Please make reservations for this program by either calling the church office or registering at the church website. – Greg Belles

c o n n e c t W i t h s e r v i c e

Sharing the Heart of Christ from the Heart of CaryBosnia Mission Each summer, servants from our church spend two weeks at the Omladinski Center in the town of Gornji vakuf-Uskoplje, planning,organizing, and operating a day camp for the children of the community. Thecampserves75-100childreneachday.“ItrainedeverydayduringtheBosnia Mission this year and some days it was down right cold, dipping into the 40s some nights,” said Rev. Craig Gaither. “Brightness andwarmth came through however, on the faces of the many children we were honored to serve. When you go on a mission trip you don’t come back the same. The people you go to work with will change you. What you do and see will become a burden on your heart. Everything we do in Bosnia is done in the shadow of loss, poverty, and uncertainty about the future. But the gifts

Bolivia Mission “This year was my fourth year traveling to Bolivia,” said Carly Broadwell, “and was probably my favorite year. It was great to reconnect and develop a stronger relationship with our partners in El Alto, and I’m really glad we were able to assist in building a teen center for the clinic, which was a different project from years past.” A group of First Cary youth and adults travel each summer to assist the medical team at Consejo de Salud Rural Andino. They dug holes for the new clinic and accompanied nurses on home visits.Julia Sawchak said, “I realized that even though the work is hard, it is a blessing for us to be able to help others and make a positive change.” She said Katie Broadwell and Parker Zimmerman’s devotion based on

1Corinthians12:12-23,whichsays that the church is one body with many parts, gave her new perspective. “Although I couldn’t pick axe or shovel quite as effectively as Bryan or Jason, they wouldn’t be able to understand the Bolivian men on the worksite without Carly or me there to translate. I started to notice everyone’s individual gifts, and I became so grateful that we were all in this together.”

Zach Ripberger and Bryan Gibbons both said, “Digging holes and painting may not seem that important, but it helps to build strong relationships.” – Lori Barmer, Communications

Coordinator

2014 Bolivia Mission Team: Carly Broadwell, Katie Broadwell, Colin Carter, Jason Darden, Kelley Davis, Bryan Gibbons, Mary Mac Harrison, Reagan Manning, Eliza Poe, Kelli Poe, Zach Ripberger, Julia Sawchak, Davis Sutton, Mark Zimmerman, and Parker Zimmerman

received from the smiles and generosity of the children and community is amazing. The Bosnia mission is to work, serve, and to receive a lifetime of love and blessings.” 2014 Bosnia Mission Team: Bette Bailey, Vann Cooper, Craig Gaither, Drew Gotwals, Charlie Pierce, Anna Reynolds, Randall Reynolds and Thomas Reynolds

Pastor On-Call Your pastors continue to seek ways to provide you with quality pastoral care while balancing the otherdemandsofministry.Inanefforttobeavailable,wehavean“on-call”system.Ifyouneedtoreachapastorinanemergencysituation,youmaycall(919)467-1862toreachtheon-callpastorfor that week. There is also an option to dial this line directly when calling the church office. When you call this number, the pastor on call for the week will respond as soon as possible. Please be mindful when calling this number, as it is for true emergencies only. This includes a death, sudden criticalhospitalizationofamember,orother suchsituations.Pastoralcare fornon-emergencies,such as scheduled hospitalizations, can be arranged through the front office.

Favorite Scriptureromans 5:1-2 (nrsv)Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.

HEALTHconnection“Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.” Philippians4:6-7Worry is a normal reaction to a stressful situation or problem. Excessive worrycanhaveanegativeimpactonourhealthandwell-beingandthus,move us farther away from feeling balanced and centered in Christ. PHYSICAL: Worry and anxiety can have many unhealthy physical affects, including changes in appetite, sleep, lifestyle habits, heart rate and blood pressure, job performance, and muscle tension. Incorporating healthy coping strategies such as making healthy food choices, reducing caffeine intake, exercising regularly, journaling, prayer, communicating and getting proper sleep are a few examples of properly dealing with anxiety to maintain balance and wholeness. EMOTIONAL: If you find that you are overly concerned about something that “might/might not” happen, try to identify what those thoughts and fears are. Then, you will be able to shift the irrational and uncertain thought into a more rational and present thought. For example: “I am worried about a situation at work” is a concern about something that is uncertain. By identifying this fear and the associated emotion, it can be shifted into “I feel stressed about this situation, but I need to continue to work hard and do all that I can today and not worry about the outcome.”MENTAL: When we are worried, we lose the ability to concentrate and focus on what is truly important in the moment. Notice the here and now, rather than focusing on uncertain thoughts and fears!SPIRITUAL: For the most part, the thoughts and fears we worry about are typically those things in which we do not have any control over and

we are more likely to drift into an irrational state of mind. If you are able to identify what you do not have control over, lift those thoughts up to the Lord and let them go. Look to God for help and guidance. Pray that He will provide. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths, and he will keep yourwaysstraight.”Proverbs3:5-6

– Christin Simpson, Health Ministry Chair

“Hakuna Matata: it means no worries for the rest of your days.”– from The Lion King

Library NewsThere are several new books available in the Church Library. Feel free to come by and check them out. Transforming Evangelism: The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith 248.5KniLet the Whole Church Say Amen! A Guide for Those Who Pray in Public 264StoSacred Acts: How Churches Are Working to Protect Earth 261.8 McDThe Psalms: An Artist’s Impression 221 KaaBoth-And: Living the Christ-Centered Life in an Either-Or World 248.4Nat

COOKIES FOR KAIROS - AUGUST 3The Kairos Team is committed to taking 100 dozen cookies to Central Prison.Becausethecookiesgotoamaximum-securityfacility,theyhaveto be made following strict guidelines. They must be:•chocolatechip,sugar,orpeanutbutter;•2"-2½"indiameter;•packagedinquartpressandsealbags,notzipperbags;•plainandun-decorated(nonuts,sprinkles,extrasugar,raisins)There are instruction sheets in First Cup and the office lobby for thosewhochoosetobakecookies."Avideoisworthathousandwords,"tochangetheoldadagealittle.Therearealotofvideos,(click here) but please, please watch Kairos Changes Lives and CookiesSaveLives.Youwillgetafeelforwhy35to45menchooseto do Kairos. Please bring cookies Sunday, August 3. Thank you!

MCC TEACHERS NEEDEDMCC currently has the following teaching positions available:•AssistantTeacher for a2-year-old class thatmeetsonTuesday and Thursday mornings.• LeadTeacher a 4-year-old class thatmeetsMonday-Thursday mornings.Applications and descriptions are available on the MCC website at www.methodistchildrenscenter.com or you may contact Alicia Sheltonatashelton@fumc-cary.org. MOMS OF PRE-SCHOOLERSFUMCC MOPS 2 meets on the first and third Fridays, 9:30-11:45a.m.fromSeptember-May.MOPSisaplacewheremomscan come to be encourage and supported by other moms who are in the very same season of life....and best of all, to make some great friends. Childcare is provided during our meetings. Join now to be included in summer playdates and moms night outs. For more information, please contact us at MOPS2.fumccary@gmail.com.

20th ANNIVERSARY GOLF CLASSICThe First United Methodist Men’s 20th Anniversary Golf Classic willbeheldonMonday,August25,2014atMacGregorDownsCountry Club in Cary. Proceeds from our largest fundraiser help support First Cary UMM projects and missions as well as the USO of North Carolina. To receive an application to play in or helpsponsorourevent,contacteitherLarryApelat919-740-7355orlpdca@mindspring.com,orJimAdcoxat919-749-4385or jim@print2promote.net. More info to follow under “UMM” at firstcary.com. This event sold out early last year!

WALDO STREET CONSTRUCTIONWaldo Street traffic will be disrupted while the Town of Cary fixesthedrainageproblemwhichhascausednumerousfloodingsin the Church – especially in the main office area. They will be

replacing the drainage pipes and drain entries on Waldo from Academy Street to Walker Street. During this time, Waldo Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Monday through Saturday. It will be open on Sunday for through-traffic, but parkingwill not be available on the street,and–depending on where they are digging–may also not be available in the Post Office lot or in the Ashworth Lot. Parking will always be available in the Church Parking Lot, however, with an entrance and exit off Walker Street.During this process, you may park in the Church Parking Lot and will be guided by plastic cones and signs as to how to cross Waldo to get to the Church safely and easily. Street signs for detour traffic around the Church will be posted also.WearepleasedtheTownofCaryisaddressingthisfloodingissuethat has been a problem for the Church for some time, and we hope everyone will plan for this issue accordingly. Please use care when crossing Waldo Street and observe the cones and tape which are provided for our safety.

GLEANING COORDINATOR NEEDEDWearelookingforanewgleaningcoordinator,orperhapsaco-coordinator for this year and then transitioning to coordinator next year. We could really use some extra help towards the end of this gleaning season. Please contact Kim Adkison at adkisonp@mindspring.com or 919-649-4120 if you feel led to serve asgleaningcoordinatororco-coordinator.Thankyou!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWSHome Construction Starts on August 9 – Along with seven other churches in the Cary area our Church is once again financially sponsoring and helping to build a Habitat for Humanity home this year. The home will be located in White Oak Villas on 2nd Street in Apex, just across the street from the home we built last year. Our church needs to provide eight to nine servant volunteers on the first work day, which is Saturday, August 9 and also on the second, which is Saturday, September 6. All skill levels are welcome as well as youth ages 16 and up. To sign up and to get more details, pleasecontactMikeBaileyatragtopguy@mindspring.comor919-552-0190.NotethatallvolunteerparkingwilltakeplaceintheSovereign Grace Church parking lot located at 401 UpchurchStreet, Apex because there is no parking at the construction site. Aftercheck-infrom8:00to8:15a.m.,awelcomeandorientationwill occur each day, and then servants will walk to the site from theSovereignGraceChurch.Theworkdaylastsuntil4:00p.m.,with a lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m. Tools are available at the site, although you may bring your own if you wish. A hammer, nail apron, tape measure, pencil, hat and utility knife are suggested.

GRIEFSHAREGriefShare will be held August 7 through October 9 in room 125, 7:00-9:00p.m.

a n n o u n c e m e n t s

CONCERNSAnne Wells, Elaine Gibson, Dana Lewis, Pat Bishop, Marjorie Shaffer, Bill Garmon, Wesley Dukes, Tom Stephens, David Parker, Julia Jussen, Toney McDonald, Megan Cannady

FAMILYCarolineWagner(daugher-in-lawofDebbieandTedWagner),Ann Grieve (aunt of David Griffin), Ariane Gruber (niece of Phillip Armand), Janet Rou (mother of Elise Thrash), Mary Ann Rhoades (sister-in-law of Brenda Stutts),Tommy Meeks(brother-in-lawofSuzanneGordan),Lawrence “Larry”Brown(father of Jonathan Brown), Larry and Joan Hamilton (parents of Nancy Briggs), Rosalie Gothard (mother of Evan Gothard), Emmett Sugg (brother of Ann Leary), William Mills (father of Connie Deth), Rogelio Bohorquez (father of Diego Bohorquez), Jeff Peterson (brother of Jenn George), Julie Mitchell (sister of Barbara Settle), Rev. William Beal (father of Joyce Horn), Pat Gray (mother of Laura Osborne), Nik Caldwell (brother of

Dana Caldwell), Jenny Lashley (daughter of Anne Wells), Kathy Randecker (mother of Rick Randecker), Matthew Smith (son of Tamea Smith), Donovan Wells (grandson of Anne Wells), Maggie Moore (granddaughter of Charlie Hatch)

CONDOLENCES Joyce Shipley (mother of Bev Sherron)Helen McGlynn

Worship Attendance July 13 July 20SANCTUARY: 837 769CELEBRATION: 131 1031st ON CHATHAM: 83 77TOTAL: 1,051 949

HIS WAY TO START THE WEEK: WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDYMondays,August25-May18,9:30-11:30a.m.,inroom201.We are a group of women in all seasons of life, who come together to grow and support each other in our faith journey. Join us this fall for an inspirational year of study. Over the course of the year, we will be encountering God's word through the following short term studies:• The Shack-Onesessionbookdiscussion• Believing God by Beth Moore (Fall Study)• Christmas is Not Your Birthday (Advent Study)• Crossroads-OnesessionBookdiscussion• The Way by Adam Hamilton (Lenten Study)• One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer (Spring Study)• A $40 fee will include the following materials: Believing

God workbook, The Way participant book, One in a Million participant book.

Copies of Christmas is Not Your Birthday will be available to check out. You will need to purchase The Shack and Crossroads on your own.

RETREATA day retreat led by Rev. Carl Frazier and members of the Adult Christian Formation Council. Date/Time:August23,20149:00a.m.to4:00p.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch) Place: Sunrise UMC, Holly Springs Registerhere:https://www.easyreg.org/cgi-bin/acct/5RCMKS3EJ3/displayForm.pl?dir=IXKGMD9I_2014We will examine our priorities as well as God’s priorities (bring your calendar!) We’ll consider how to establish a daily and weekly rhythm that includes a time of daily devotion and Sabbath rest. The liturgical (church) calendar will give us a way to order our time.During this time away, Carl will share the same content as the 2013 Chronos/Kairos Retreat.

NOTE OF THANKS FROM INTERACTDear Pastor Frazier,Please share our deepest thanks with your congregation for the church’s recent generous gifts of $1,113.00 on March 6 and $5,250.00 onMarch 10 and $400.00 onMarch 18. Yourcontributions help us provide life-saving shelter and support tomore than 8,000 people each year – indeed, brightening their lives as their confidence and self-worth are slowly restored, allowingthem to bloom again. Your gift makes so much possible. A caring and helpful counselor for vicims enduring a nightmare. A home away from home for women and families in danger and crisis. A multitude of resources available to plant the seeds of true empowerment and self-sufficiency. In short, your generous support makes it possible for victims to become survivors, and those survivors to thrive. For so many, this road is made bearable by their faith, so the support of the faith community is particularly meaningful. Again, on behalf of the thousands of lives we touch each and every year, I thank you for providing an important lifeline to them through your support of InterAct.Sincerely,Leigh G. Duque, Executive Director

JOY LUNCH & LEARNAugust2111:30a.m.-1:00p.m.,joinusatPerkinsRestaurantonHwy64inApex–nopreregistrationneeded!Topic: Sharpening My Brain with Janet Harrison, MSODJanet has worked with seniors for 5 years as a resource person providing information and support for decision making so they canmaximizetheirchoicesforindependence,comfortandwell-being. Observing choices seniors make on a daily basis and levels of quality of life and independence has given Janet a passion for developing a series of seminars/ workshops around Brain Power and the different opportunities we have for smart choices.