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REACHING OUT...IT’S WHO WE ARE!

First United Methodist Church of Dothan Dr. James B. Sanders lll, Senior Pastor l May 23, 2019

Orphanage Emmanuel January 2020

January 16-21, 2020, our church will take a team of servants to Orphanage Emmanuel in Guaimaca, Honduras. We will be introducing and facilitating various new sports and games for the children of the orphanage to learn. While there we will also be able to identify other tasks that we can help them with. In December 1989, still without elec-tricity and running water, Emmanuel opened its doors to the first five chil-dren. By God's grace and His ability to inspire those around the world, Em-manuel now houses and cares for over 450 unwanted, abandoned, and abused children of all ages. Emmanuel is blessed by a beautiful landscape — complete with moun-

tains, fresh air, and plentiful space for the children to grow both physically and spiritually. It is located approxi-mately 70 miles northeast of Hondu-ras' capital, Tegucigalpa. Emmanuel's facilities include a church, homes for the children, staff and volunteers, din-ing halls, laundry facilities, a ware-house, bakery, medical and dental clinics, soccer field, and gymnasium. Emmanuel is a Christian organization whose vision is to evangelize and dis-ciple children so that they may grow up to be living lights and good exam-ples in the ways of God to their coun-trymen. There are still a few spots available. If you or someone you know is interest-ed in being a part of our team, email

Ryan Deaton at ryan@fumdothan.org or call 334-712-9223. The deadline for joining our team is June 10. There are many ways in which you can support our mission. First, I ask that you pray for our team as we seek guidance from God on how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus and that He would work in the lives of each team member to bring them closer to Him. Second, coming soon there will be ways you can support our team financially.

God Bless,

Ryan Deaton Director of Recreational Ministries

mailto:ryan@fumdothan.org

CHILDREN Sunday, May 26 • Rock Solid, 9:25 and 11:00 • Sunday Morning Life Groups, 10:00 Sunday, June 2 • No Rock Solid (Communion Sunday) • Sunday Morning Life Groups, 10:00 Sunday, June 9 • Rock Solid, 9:20 • Sunday Morning Life Groups, 10:00 • VBS Set-up, Fellowship Hall, 2:00 Monday-Friday, June 10-14 • VBS, 9:00-12:00 noon Sunday, June 23 • Rock Solid, 9:20 • Sunday Morning Life Groups, 10:00 Wednesday, June 26 • Movie Day at AMC 12 Meet at theater, 9:30 Pickup at theater, 11:45. Sunday, June 30 • Rock Solid, 9:20 • Sunday Morning Life Groups, 10:00 TWEENS Sunday, May 26 Come for your Tween Life Group at 10:00 in the Tween Room 266. YOUTH Sunday, May 26 • No afternoon activities. Memorial Day Weekend. Wednesday, May 29 • Youth Bible Study, Grades 7-12, Café, 6:00 • Beach trip paperwork and payment deadline. Wednesday, June 5 • Sr. High Mission Trip paperwork deadline. Wednesday, June 19 • Oakwood paperwork deadline.

Sunday Morning Worship | First Light Chapel Communion 8:15 | Sanctuary 8:55 and 11:00 l The Bridge 8:55

First United Methodist Church Office Hours | Monday through Thursday 7:30 to 5:30 | Friday 7:30 to 11:30

RESPITE CARE

Volunteer Training New Adults and

Sr. Highs Grades 9-12

June 5 and 6 • 3:30-5:00

Room 255, (Only 1 session is required.)

QUESTIONS?

margaret@fumcdothan.org

Summer

Rising 5th and 6th Graders

SHINE Monday through Thursday

June 10 through 13 Tweens and volunteers

please register at www.fumcdothan.org. Register by May 26 for a

Free t-shirt.

GEORGIA AQUARIUM Atlanta, Georgia

TWEEN SUMMER TRIP Friday and Saturday

July 12 and 13 Arrive at church, 11:00 Friday

Return to church, 5:30 Saturday $150 per child includes admission,

overnight stay, supervision, transportation, and meals. Register online by June 10.

POOL SPLASH Thursday, June 6 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Hosted by the Cobbs 106 Bayberry Lane

Swimming, Snacks, and Fun Parents must drop off and pick up from the Cobbs.

GALAXY BOWLING Patricia Lanes Friday, June 21

9:00 pm to Midnight $20 includes admission,

supervision and transportation to and from the church. Register by June 18.

MERGE CLASS THIS Sunday, May 26th

Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 10 when our Adult Life Groups will gather for our

Fifth Sunday MERGE CLASS. Our speaker will be Larry Flowers from The Harbor.

ADULTS Book Club meets Wednesday, June 12, at 3:30 in Room 165. The book is “The Southern Side of Paradise” by Kristi Woodson Harvey. Lunch Bunch is Thursday, June 13, at Hunt’s. Meet there at 11:00. You can sign up outside Hannah’s office. Movie Day is Wednesday, June 26, at 2:30 in Room 165. “Mary Poppins Returns” will be shown. Popcorn, soda, and snacks will be provided. Bring your neighbors and friends! GIFTS AND MEMORIALS Given in memory of: Ann and Charles Baker Susan and Davis Malone Alton Boyd Alice Dinkins Bob Kieran Cathy and Dan Denney Jeanie Robeson Betsy Kaiser Ruth Seymore Mrs. Norman McLeod Hazel Patton JOYS AND CONCERNS Recently hospitalized: Hunter Anderson, Carolyn Bell, Gloria Weeks, Jo Williams Our sympathy to: Sharon Church and family; death of her husband, Randy Church, May 16.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

Claire Elizabeth Sanders Claire received the Sacrament of Holy

Baptism on Sunday, May 19. She was born January 10 and is the daughter of Brooke and Brockman

Sanders. Grandparents are Sally and Jim Sanders.

Telephone Numbers | Main Office 793.3555 | Daycare and Preschool 793.2179 | Christian Life Center 712.9223

Weekend Emergency Pastor on Call Telephone 334.796.9937 | Friday @ 11:30 a.m. until Monday @ 7:30 a.m.

FUMC is hosting Emergency Procedures Training for ALL church volunteers on Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 to 2:30 in Room 165. This includes but is not limited to set-up teams, Sunday School teachers, and ushers. Training will be led by Officer Markow, Mick DeJulius and Chief Larry Williams. Please be a part of this training as we strive to make FUMC a safe place!

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES T R A I N I N G

Drivers are urgently needed for the daily operation of Meals on Wheels. If you can spare one hour each week or even just one hour each month, it would be a tremendous help.

Please call Mark Warren at 334-596-4282 to volunteer for this vital ministry.

We deliver smiles!

MEALS ON WHEELS U R G E N T L Y N E E D S D R I V E R S

Roll up those sleeves! Sunday, June 9

8:30 to 12:30 Look for the Bloodmobile

out in the East Parking Lot.

To give blood you must be in good health, be 17 years old

or 16 years-old with parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, and show a valid photo I.D.

FUMC BLOOD DRIVE! GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE.

1380 West Main l Dothan, AL 36301 l www.fumcdothan.org l 334.793.3555 l Public WiFi: fUmc1380!

Volume 9 Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World! Issue 17

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WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, May 26th 8:15-8:45 First Light Communion (Chapel) 8:55-11:00 The Gathering (Parlor) 8:55 Sanctuary Worship 8:55 The Bridge Worship (Fellowship Hall) 10:00-10:50 Sunday Morning Life Groups for All Ages 11:00-12:00 Sanctuary Worship Monday, May 27th Memorial Day Holiday Church Offices, CLC, Daycare, and Respite Care CLOSED Tuesday, May 28th 8:00-7:00 Gym Open 8:45-9:45 Senior Stretch and Strengthen (Gym) 10:00-2:00 Respite Care (Rooms 157, 158) 1:00-3:00 Joyful Hands Sewing (Room 165) 5:30-6:30 Worship Committee (Room 134) Wednesday, May 29th 8:00-7:00 Gym Open 7:00-8:00 Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study (Shoney’s) 9:00-10:00 Daycare Chapel (Chapel) 10:00-2:00 Respite Care (Rooms 157, 158) 6:00 Youth Bible Study, Grades 7-12 (Café) 6:00-7:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 255)

Thursday, May 30th 8:00-7:00 Gym Open 8:45-9:45 Senior Stretch and Strengthen (Gym) 10:00-2:00 Respite Care (Rooms 157, 158) 12:00-1:30 Bob King’s Table Top Men’s Lunch and Study (Fellowship Hall) Friday, May 31st 8:00-5:00 Gym Open Saturday, June 1st 9:00-12:00 Gym Open

BOOT CAMP June 10 thru July 31

Mondays and Wednesdays 6 am and 5 pm

CLC Gym • No Cost!

FA I T H is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Christian faith is basically hope for the future of human beings and this world promised by the God of the exodus and the resurrection of the crucified Jesus. ~ Jurgen Moltmann. Christian faith has two prongs: a prong of belief and a prong of trust. Faith, then, is a combination of courageous believing and acting. Keep fai thing!