First United Methodist Church of Gadsden

Birthdays This Week… July 17 Adria Connell, Rhett Loveman,

Ryan Jackson

July 19 Judy Dawson, Shane Robinson

July 20 Clair Harrison

July 21 Whit Torbert, Ava Brooke Malone

July 22 Betty Abel, Kathy Torbert, Janet Bright,

Jenny Guthery

July 23 Louise Ferguson, Barbara Morrison,

Marsha Williams, Pandora McLeod, Bob Sisson

Calendar for July 17-July 23, 2016 July 17, Sunday, Sunday Schedule July 18, Monday, 9:00 am, Exercise Group; 6:00 pm, Boy Scout Troops, various rooms July 19, Tuesday, 5:00 pm, Yoga, Gym; 6:00 pm, Emmaus Cluster Meeting, Gathering Room July 20, Wednesday, 11:00 am, Prayer Team, Sanctuary; 5:00 pm, Children’s Fun Nights, Children’s Library; July 21, Thursday, 9:00 am, Exercise Group; 2:00-5:00 pm, Good Hair Day, Gym; 5:30 pm, Thursday Worship, Sanctuary; 6:00 pm, United Methodist Men, Gathering Room July 22, Friday, 11:00–12:30 pm, Ladle of Love, Gathering Room

Choir Practice Summer Schedule: 7/27 & 8/10 @ 6:00 pm

Sunday Schedule 8:45 am, Celebration, Gym 10:00 am, Sunday School

10:55 am, Traditions, Sanctuary Monday & Thursday

9:00 am, Exercise Group, Gym Tuesday & Wednesday

9:00 am to 1:00 pm, ELC Tuesday

5:00 pm, Yoga, Gym Wednesday

11:00 am Prayer Team, Sanctuary 5:30 pm, Kid’s Summer Nights

6:00 pm, Choir Practice Thursday

9:00 am, Exercise Group, Gym 5:30 pm, Thursday Worship

Sanctuary Friday

11:00 am-12:30 pm, Ladle of Love Gathering Room

Church Office

256-543-8200

Week of July 10, 2016 Total Attendance 314 Traditional 166 Thursday 32 Celebration 116 Volunteer service hours 187 People Served 374 General Offering Budget $13,950.00 General Offering Received $13,606.00 YTD General Offering Budget $390.600.00 YTD General Offering Received $390.750.00

Thanks for giving! Don’t forget to give during your summer travel vacation time!

www. fumcgadsden.org 115 So. 5th St. Gadsden, AL

Immediate Prayer Concerns: Rick Rutland Dave Beck Asher Mae Collins Jane Newman Paula Beck Sandra Hill Gloria Blackwood Ken Herlong Amy Epperson (Gene & Danna Dean’s daughter)

“Those Who Don’t Know Christ”

Continuing Prayer Concerns: Greg Lang Lura “Tis” Culli Carol Kiernicki

Bill Lankford (Heather Staton’s father) Thomas Jehn (Jeff & Cathea Poland’s grandson) Edgar Hardman (Anita Waid’s father) Cecilia Lasseter (Jane Jones’ sister-in-law) Julia Keenum (Peggy Casey’s mother) Sharon Richard (Sandra Hill’s sister) Dot Grizzell (Bryant Grizzell’s mother) Gloria Vickery (Chris Thrasher’s sister)

Gadsden First

News The People of Gadsden First United Methodist Church

Changing Lives by Sharing Christ, Making Disciples,

Serving and Giving Hope

July 17, 2016

Serving This Sunday: July 17 Sound Tech: Todd Rains Ushers:* Ken Casey, Sam Norris, Keith Copeland, Scott Wilson Greeters: Peggy Casey, Dotty Ivey, Leone Norris Acolytes: Sara Margaret Waits,

Natalie Blevins, Lauren Penn

Children’s Church: Freeman

Honorariums and Memorials

General Budget Fund: In memory of Millard Witherspoon given by Tim Martin & Tracy Hockensmith. In memory of Harry Yocum given by Kenneth Davis. Benevolence Fund: In memory of Tony Hill given by Pathfinders Sunday School Class. In memory of Harry Yocum and Tony Hill given by Mr. & Mrs. DeLeath Rives. Flower Fund: In memory of Millard Witherspoon given by Barbara & Jim Bennett.

Carol Clokey

July 3, 2016

We will begin collecting items for the C.L.I.C.K. Backpacks for Hunger in August, for sorting and delivery before the first Friday in September. Thank you.

Good Hair Day

Movie on the

Block

Gift to Gadsden

Cookies for Gift to

Gadsden

All events need hosts/

greeters/setup crews/

and cleanup crews.

GFUMC is hosting the

EMMAUS CLUSTER meeting

Tuesday, July 19th at 6:00 pm

GFUMC is hosting the

United Methodist Men

Thursday, July 21st at 6:00 pm

UMW NEWS THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the

reception for Tyler and Madeline last Sunday!! Let’s meet for food, fun, and fellowship at Ole Mexico on

Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 pm We will start bringing pudding cups for the backpacks in

August. Will be packing the bags August 28-30.

. UMW Reading Program There are new books in the library ready for check-out. The Reading Program encourages members to think critically about current issues through an annual selection of member reviewed books. It offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your spirituality and to broaden your understanding of our mission work. Book lists and participation guides are available in the library.

Gift to Gadsden July 25-July 29 This will be the 27th year for Gadsden FUMC to host Gift to Gadsden. Please watch for the lineup of classes and

tell your family and friends the dates so they will be ready to sign up for a class. Jennifer Jackson and Tim Staton are putting together their combined talents to get classes and teachers in place for another successful year!

Look for info on our facebook page.

Please share the event to your

personal page to help promote

Gift to Gadsden.

Children’s Ministry News Deep Blue Sunday School for Kids @10 AM on Sunday Mornings! Summer Fun Nights, July 20th, Guest Reader, Susan Copeland

Includes supper, Bible lesson, guest readers and fun activities!

“Batty for Books” Summer Reading Challenge Sign up today @ the Johnson Family Children’s Library Read 20 books between June 5 and July 31! Summer Reading Challenge Party: August 3 @ 5:30 PM. Details will be coming soon!

Contact Chris@fumcgadsden.org

Youth Sunday School @ 10 am Youth Group, Summer Wednesdays-TBA

Remember to bring socks and

underwear for Good Hair

Day. K5 through 12th grade

sizes needed.

Wonderful Wednesday

Journey Groups and Church Dinner will resume on August 17.

Good Hair Day Thursday, July 21

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Free Basic Hair Cuts for Kids

Booths by United Way Agencies Activities for Kids by YMCA Camp

Free Underwear and Socks for Kids

Here’s how you can help:

Donate boys and girls socks & underwear by Sunday, July 17th.

(Monetary donations will also be accepted!) Invite people to come to Good Hair Day!

Distribute Flyers & Share the Good Hair Day Facebook Event Page.

Be a greeter/host at Good Hair Day

Contact Susan Copeland or Lisa Dobbins for more information.

The ELC is accepting applications

for part time and substitute

teachers. Contact Helene at

elc@fumcgadsden.org if interested.