Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

8 0 0 G R E E N S B O R O A V E , T U S C A L O O S A , A L 3 5 4 0 1 │ 2 0 5 . 3 4 5 . 7 2 6 1 │ W W W . F U M C T . O R G

Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28

resume on Wednesday, November 28.

Student Ministry No WNA Activities this Week! │ Enjoy Fall Break and Happy Thanksgiving!

THIS Sunday, November 25 │ Youth Hospice Event │ Meet us at the church at 5:30 p.m. then travel by church buses to Hospice. We will decorate their tree and sing Christmas carols. Please plan to pick your student up at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Tacky Tailgating for the Christmas Parade December 3 │ Front parking lot at FUMCT from 6-8:00 p.m. We have the best college football team in west Alabama, but did you know that we also have the best Christmas parade? On Monday, December 3, FUMCT youth will be tailgating in the Greensboro parking lot with front row seats to see the Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade. We have recruited some of Tuscaloosa’s finest grill masters for this event. Prizes awarded for the tackiest Christmas attire…extra points if it lights up or jingles!

Merry Methodists Mildred Warner Transportation Museum │ Meet us at the museum Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm for a tour of “Along the Alabama River, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” exhibit. Address:1901 Jack Warner Parkway; Cost: $2.00 Contact Ethelyn at ekstuhr@fumct.org or 205.345.7261, ext. 26.

Children’s Ministry No Children’s activities THIS Wednesday night │ Enjoy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Kids Worship Arts present A Star is Born │ Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dinner will follow immediately in Chitwood Hall. KWA is preparing for the musical on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. in the WOW room. An extended rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Questions? Contact Jennifer Haselden at 256.577.5362 to discuss your child’s participation in the musical.

Global Outreach More Volunteers NEEDED for Foster Children’s Christmas Dinner │ Thursday, December 6 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Chitwood Hall at FUMCT. This is an annual event where foster families come and enjoy a meal, some Christmas music, and a visit from Santa! You have the opportunity to assist with the following needs: 1. Set-up and decorating of Chitwood Hall 2. Serving of plates to the foster families 3. Donated homemade desserts (Brownies and Cookies are currently needed) for our guests to enjoy 4. Cleaning up Chitwood Hall after the event If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Jill McDonald at 205.394.1098 or jsgmcdonald@comcast.net. Please consider volunteering for this wonderful event!

Winter Coats & Blankets Collecting │ We will be collecting coats (Men’s, Women’s, & Children’s) and blankets to pass out to the area homeless on Christmas Day. Please bring items to the church and place in receptacles labeled for these items.

Welcome Missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp │ On Sunday, December 9, we will be joined by missionaries, Pam & Mike Chupp. Mike is the head surgeon at Tenwick Hospital in Kenya. They will be joining us in all four worship services, as well as, a combined Sunday School class in the Chapel on the second floor during the 10:00 a.m. hour. Help us show radical hospitality by welcoming the Chupp’s!

Turkey & Tinsel Recap The First Annual Turkey & Tinsel bazaar was held on Wednesday, November 14 at FUMCT. Net proceeds totaled over $2000 from donations, the sales of all kinds of i ! h k h f ll i d h i i d

NEED PRAYER? If you have prayer concerns, please send them to syntha@fumct.org. The prayer team prays for all prayer requests daily.

CONTACT INFORMATION If your email, mailing address, phone number, or any other information changes, please let us know! Email Jean at jean@fumct.org to make the change.

CHURCH MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES STUDENT MINISTRIES ADULT MINISTRIES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GLOBAL OUTREACH & MISSIONS WORSHIP

items! Thank you to the following vendors who participated: Kelly’s Kids, Lollitops Appliques, Tiki Bar Soaps, Avon, Initial Outfitters, Silpada Jewelry, Stella and Dot Jewelry, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tree House Nursery, Kracker Jax, “Der” girls, Kyle Fine Stationery, AG Designs, Sandy Feat Arts

The United Methodist Women thank the Sisters of Grace Circle for starting this new tradition at FUMCT. Sisters of Grace Circle members who led this event included: Lydia Avant, Frances Ann Baggett, Kelli Ball, Deidre Bankston, Robin Cole, Traci Ferguson, Laurie Beth Gilmore, Reese Grantham, Amy Graves, Ashley Green, Leslie Greer, Anne Guthrie, Mary Ellen Hanna, Lisa Hembree, Amy Henderson, Crystal Hollyhand, Syntha Lee, Ali Lindsey, Ashley Malone, Tracie Manderson, Cassie McCafferty, Meredith McCracken, Ruth McFarland, Amber Norris, Candice Robbins, Julie Salter, Amy Smith, Sandy Stanard, Dayna Strickland, Shelley Thetford, Kim Vardaman, Tut Wilson, Laura Wood, and Margaret Worrell.

Can You Sell or Give Land to Tornado Survivors? Can you sell or give land to tornado survivors? If a suitable building site can be obtained, UMC Hope Builders will build a house for tornado survivors whose home was demolished. The family has some funds available for land purchase. Contact Josh Davis 205.345.7261, ext. 52 or Virginia Caine at 205.752.3717.

Three Simple Rules Books Available for Purchase Want to dig into the three simple rules that can truly change your life? The book that inspired our current worship series, Three Simple Rules by Reuben Job, is available for purchase at the Welcome Center for $5 each, which is located on the ground floor in the main hall next to the preschool area. It’s a quick and a powerful read!

Poinsettia Sunday Poinsettia Sunday If you wish to give a Memorial or Honorarium for Christmas, please make your check payable to FUMCT. Submit the necessary information to Charles Tuten in the church office by Friday, December 7 and it will be printed in the December 16 Order of Worship. Anything received after this deadline will be printed at a later date.

You’re Invited to House of Hope Christmas Party You are invited to the House of Hope Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. Come for the food, thanksgiving and a fun time of fellowship! Lastly, we would like to thank you, our church family who supports, prays, volunteers and gives financially to us. Love, Jeff & Hope Holemon, Directors of House of Hope

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Tuesday ● November 20 ● 2012

This Week at a Glance: ● Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving ● No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week, November 21 ● No Children’s OR Youth Activities on November 21 ● Turkey & Tinsel Recap ● This Sunday at the Welcome Center(Main Hall)....Three

Simple Rules Book Sale($5/ea.), New Member info packets & Name badges available for pick-up(upon request)

See below for more details on any of these events.

Church Office and CAC Closed for Thanksgiving The church office and CAC will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 21 as well as Thursday-Friday, November, 22-23 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy Your holiday and BE THANKFUL! God has given us many blessings.

No Wednesday Nights Alive! This Week There will be no Wednesday Nights Alive this week, November 21. It will resume on Wednesday November 28