Welcome! June 30, 2019

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus Prelude Pat Deighton

Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Dianne Smith

Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Presentation of Colors Boy Scout Troop 86 “Pledge of Allegiance” “National Anthem”

Pastoral Prayer Pastor Kent Crow

Prayer Response “Hear Our Prayer, O Heavenly Father”

Anthem Voices of Praise “This is America” (Russell Mauldin)

Offering Prayer Pastor Kent Crow

Offertory Bellaires “Red, White, and Blue” (Tammy Waldrop)

Presentation of Offering/Doxology

Hymn of Preparation

“America the Beautiful” UMH #696 (v. 1, 2, 3)

Message: Pastor Kent Crow “Christian Freedom”

Hymn of Response “God Bless America ”

Take the Light into the World

Benediction

Postlude Pat Deighton

Piano: David Basler

Family Movie Night see pg. 4

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

Nursery (off of lobby)

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Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Praise: Baby Grant is now home

Concerns: Baby Rogan; Connie & Doug Katz; Pennie Vales; Barbara Moutsatsos; Charlotte Williams; Ray Birkner; B. J. Knehan’s mom; Rebecka; Danielle; Vi; Carol McGrane; Mercury & Tanner; David Lowtham; Charlotte & Jack Attkisson; Chris; David; Corban; Susan Rowley; Don Bates; Edity & Joe Sulli-van; Janice; Donnie; Kaylee; Pastor Kent & Carla; our church family and leaders; Les & Marge Conwell; Jim Dawson; Michelle Reed; Ken & Barb Brown; Ryan Wagers; Trudy; Bill Wisner; Tristan; Jim; Virginia; Elaine, Jonah & Jude; Mason; Vicki Howell; Diane Turner; Carlene Chubbuck; Mary Vicari; Tom Hindman; Sandi; Janet & Robert Lloyd; Carl Kopp; Kristin Van Skiver; Ted Lowenberg & sister, Janet; Pat Schultz; Jan Daley; Norm; Bob Harrington; Harold; Holly; Joshua; Jeff; Carl; Jeffrey & Lorelei Ice; Steve & Nancy Ruegg; Tom Meier; Joyce Brewer; Janet Grant

Joys or Concerns? Email: office@HudsonFirstUMC.org

CHURCH STAFF EMAILs

General Office .......................................... office@HudsonFirstUMC.org Barbara Mathias, financial secretary .... barbara@HudsonFirstUMC.org Don Word, co-worship director ............... donw@HudsonFirstUMC.org Joanne Kelly, co-worship director .......... joanne@HudsonFirstUMC.org Kristie Freeze, administrative asst .......... kristie@HudsonFirstUMC.org Martha Beneduci, facilities director ..... martha@HudsonFirstUMC.org Nancy Hitt, church administrator ............. nancy@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pam Jacobson, parish nurse ....................... pam@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pat Deighton, organist ................................. pat@HudsonFirstUMC.org Pastor Kent Crow ....................................... kent@HudsonFirstUMC.org

Welcome to a relaxed, easy going, meaningful worship experience. We welcome those in flip flops or high heels, wearing shorts or sundresses. Discover hope and a sense of God’s Presence this summer. The music and message are carefully crafted to deepen your faith. Today can be the first or next step in journey toward heaven.

Pray!

We extend our hearts and prayers to the family of Doris Hepp, who joined the church triumphant June 19th Tom Meier, who joined the church triumphant June 24th

Sympathy

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SERMON NOTES

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“Christian Freedom” Pastor Kent Crow

GENERAL CAREGIVING TIPS

Caregiver Do's... Keep everything as simple as possible. Give instructions one step at a time. Remember your loved one will follow you around and want to know where you are at all times. Maintain a daily, structured routine. Be gentle - provide affection and support. Maintain a sense of humor and acknowledge small successes.

Caregiver Do Not's Get irritated when they ask the same question over and over. Get upset, raise your voice or scold the patient. Argue with the patient to try to rationalize with them.

Caregiver Expectations To have normal feelings such as guilt, anger, sorrow, or helplessness. Sleep disturbances. Patients to be anxious, frustrated and to deny their problems.

Remember God is able to handle your concerns, peace is promised as you lean on Him.

Caregiver Support Group meets 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM in room CE10. Contact Laura Arnold, 727-863-0176, larnold32@gmail.com

by Laura Arnold

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Journey through the Bible begins the book of Judges this week. Feel free to jump in at any time! Everyone is welcome!

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GREAT NEWS! We are ready to bring the Tree of Life in the Me-morial Garden back to life and leaf out. We will gladly put an engraved leaf showing your loved one’s name along with the year of their birth and the

year of their death for a donation of $50 which will cover the cost of the leaf along with the engraving. You will have the choice of where the leaf will be placed on the tree along with the color of your choice, which is either Gold, Silver or Copper. If you are part of the church family, you can have a leaf placed on the tree for any loved one you have lost and want to rec-ognize. We all have loved ones in our lives that fit in this category.

If you are interested, please contact Barb Mathias for application and donation instructions. Once the leaf or leaves are returned from the engraver we will get in touch with you to determine where you would like them placed. It’s been a long time coming and we are excited to revive the Tree of Life as a memorial option.

Thank you, Barb Mathias

God’s Food Pantry at Hudson First UMC is blessed by God with it’s energetic, outstanding volunteers. They abundantly serve with passion and cheerful hearts. The volunteers al-ways greet the clients with respect, dignity, and fairness. They happily share God’s unconditional love for all. The vol-unteers of God’s Food Pantry are true ministers of Jesus

Christ to our local community. In sincere appreciation, I dedicate this column to them with some famous quotes:

“The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” Leo Tolstoy

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” Sir James M. Barrie

“What you give of yourself is priceless.” Oprah Winfrey

“Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.” George Eliot

“The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer

“The miracle is this—the more we share, the more we have.” Leonard Nimoy

As caring volunteers, you always do your part to share your time and energy with generous hearts. Because you make a different in so many valuable ways, I am grateful I can count on you to brighten everyone’s days.

God’s Food Pantry Tidbits by Doug Doan

I may be old but I haven't stopped growing! O. W. Holmes, Jr.

Oh, Lord, may this be true of me. As I grow older, may I also grow wiser in Your knowledge and wisdom, and more loving in Your Spirit. Amen

GETTING OLDER

It seems like yesterday when you were just beginning a family, just starting a career. Now you’re retired, and the children scattered, out on their own. You feel useless sometimes. It’s hard to fill the empty hours.

A Stephen Minister would like to be there for you. As a caring Christian friend, your Stephen Minister will listen as you sort through your feelings and find new re-sources for your life. If you feel a need for someone to be there for you while you work through a difficult time, talk with one of our leaders: Yvonne Noel, Pau-lette Wetmore, or Dave Viall.

Stephen Ministry by Tom Meier

As I am preparing this Weekly News to go to print, we have just been informed of Tom’s passing. This is his last article here on earth. I have no doubt he is now resting in the knowledge and wisdom of his Lord and Savior. He will be missed. Blessings, Kristie

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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Bible study and discussion group.

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan June, July, August Living in a fulfilled, heartfelt covenant in Christ Jesus (Mark, Matthew, and Ruth)

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study on angels

Today: Sunday, June 30 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Galileans-CE9 (NOT MEETING 3wk.)

8:45am Searching Christians -HH 9:30am Choir Rehearsal-WC 9:45am Children’s Sunday School-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 6:30pm Instruments of Praise-WC

Monday, July 1 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex & Balance-HH 10:30am Chair Exercise-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:30pm Worship Committee-COL

Tuesday, July 2 9:15am Prayer Warriors-WC 5:00pm Journey Through the Bible-CE1

Wednesday, July 3 7:00am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 6:00pm Limitless-CE1

Thursday, July 4 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY OFFICE CLOSED

Friday, July 5 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC

Saturday, July 7

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House FR-Franks WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to…

6/30 Helen Sexton 6/30 Joan Thiede 7/1 Janet Winterson 7/2 Melanie Crawford 7/3 Katharine Hayward 7/3 Ron Martin 7/3 Marc Mitchell 7/4 Nathan Sandmann 7/5 Don Martineau 7/5 Betty Olson 7/6 Max Austin 7/6 Clarence Fisher

Corrections: 727-868-6178

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 9:45a Children’s Sunday School

Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.

Food Pantry Wed, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance 10:30a Mondays-Chair Exercise Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 6p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

The Encouragers

Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782

Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

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PK—That’s not “preacher’s kid,” but Pastor Kent. He wants to hear from you as he studies and learns about Hudson First United Methodist Church. Please share your thoughts about the following question, and place them in the offering plate or leave on the welcome table. Per his request, let’s focus on the positive!

Question #1—What is your favorite thing about this church?