In November of last year, a ceremony took place in our sanctuary in which two Christ UMC members were awarded Quilts of Valor for their service to our country. Quilts of Valor is a project begun by Catherine Roberts of Seaford, Delaware to honor and welcome home American war veterans. She was inspired to begin this project after her son’s deployment to Iraq. Several quilting groups throughout the country have adopted the project, including the ones in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. To date, 117,210 quilts have been awarded with approximately 285 coming from our local quilters.

The quilts awarded at our church began at our Christ UMC Family Gathering last summer where an opportunity to learn quilting was offered. In this class squares of red, white and blue were sewn and then assembled by Bonnie Johnson. The quilting was completed by Faye Tarleton and Rosa Little.

Those receiving the quilts were Louis Mayo and Holley Midgley. Louis served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was based at Kimpo Air Field in South Korea, near the 38th parallel, the closest base to

the main line of resistance between North and South Korea. He was a member of the 5th Air Force and 67th Reconnaissance Wing of this newly independent branch of the military. This was the first time F86 Sabre Jets and rotary wing helicopters were used in war. Louis was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Service Medal and the South Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

Holley served in the Army Air Corps as a bombardier on a B24 bomber during World War II and was shot down by a German Mig, resulting in his being jailed in Bari, Italy. After the Germans seized the Italian military installations, the prisoners were taken by General Rommel and eventually loaded onto boxcars and sent to Stalag Luft 3 where Holley was held until 1943. Midgley was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the

WWII Middle East Theatre Medal and 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, one for each of 5 missions into enemy territory.

For more amazing details about their service and pictures of the award ceremony, visit christumcmobile.com/quilts.

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WOMEN OF FAITH 2015 TOURJoin 30 of your Christ UMC sisters for a bus trip to Birmingham on Friday, November 6. Enjoy supper together, check into the Hampton Inn and then off to the Friday evening portion of the conference. After a free breakfast on Saturday, November 7, we’ll get on board our chartered bus and head to the BJCC Legacy Arena for the Saturday portion of the conference. Afterwards, we’ll travel home and have some supper on the way.

Speakers for the Birmingham conference are Thelma Wells, Luci Swindoll, Marilyn Meberg, Sara Jakes, Mary Graham, Patsy Clairmont and Korie Robertson of the Duck Dynasty family. Worship music will be performed by Sandi Patty and Building 429. For more information and to sign up, join us on Sunday, June 7 in Room A-203 immediately following the 10:40 a.m. worship services. If you are unable to make the meeting but are interested in the trip, please contact Sonya Carson at sonya@christumcmobile.com. The deadline for confirming our premier seating ticket reservation is July 15.

SERIOUSLY?!?!NEWSONG SERMON SERIESBy Jim Kinder, NewSong PastorHas anyone told you that you take life too seriously? Just relax, go with the flow. Everything is going to be fine. You are so uptight. There is no need to stroke out. Or is there? There are times when we take ourselves too seriously and then there are times when we are not serious enough.

I think there are times when Jesus would tell me to “Chill.” However, there are times when I think He would look at me and say, “No, seriously, I want you to…” Join us in NewSong this June for ‘Seriously.’

Quilts of Valor......................................cover

A Note from Pastor Jeff & Pastor Jim...... 2

Adult Opportunities .................................. 3

Youth Ministry........................................... 4

Children’s Ministry.....................................5

Recreation Ministry....................................6

GLS 2015/Forward Update......................7

Various Ministries......................................8

Pastoral Care.............................................9

Weekly Events/Library.............................10

Monthly Calendar.....................................11

VBS 2015/Starting Point .......... back cover

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JUNE 2015

By Jeff Spiller, Senior Pastor As you receive this newsletter, I will be attending our Annual Conference gathering in Montgomery. All of our Christ UMC clergy and six of our laypersons will attend. It is an important conference as we will be electing delegates to represent our conference at General Conference in Portland, Oregon in May 2016. We will also send those elected to Jurisdictional Conference in 2016 as well. Please pray for our Conferences and our United Methodist Church as important decisions are made. Let us remain true to scripture and the leading of God’s Spirit.

It is going to be a meaningful and busy summer. Begin praying for our congregational support of Dixon Elementary School as we again provide school supplies for the teachers and students.

Please also pray for our, once again, hosting of the Global Leadership Summit in August. Make plans to be present August 6 & 7 for this great event. We will still have our August Homecoming Sundays the first four Sundays of the month.

The fifth Sunday of August and first Monday of September, we will host a Regional Bible Conference with Dr. Ben Witherington as our teacher and preacher. Ben is a world-renowned Biblical scholar and has appeared on the History Channel many times to share his knowledge of the Bible and Biblical times. He teaches at Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. You will regret it if you miss this event.

Let’s all be faithful with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness in these summer months. Serving Him faithfully,

“And may you be completely faithful to the LORD, our God. May you always obey His decrees and commands, just as you are doing today.” 1 Kings 8:61

• Sunday, June 14 | Chill • Sunday, June 21 | The Golden Rule• Sunday, June 28 | Nothing Can Separate

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n Photography Tips | Led by Brad BolandRm A-209 | Learn basic tips to help anyone become a better photographer. Everyone who carries a smartphone has a capable camera available to capture important moments. Make your photos better by using a few simple tips! Topics covered: framing, lighting and introduction to photography terms. If you are looking to purchase or have recently purchased a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (a more advanced digital camera), join Brad for the next gathering in July where we will cover the quickest and best way to start taking better pictures with an advanced camera. n Quilting | Led by Bonnie JohnsonRm A-204 | Learn how to easily construct a 12.5” quilt block using the foundation strip-piecing technique. Your red, white and blue block will be sewn together to make a Quilt of Valor for a Veteran who served during war time or a returning active duty service member. Materials will be furnished but you will need

these supplies: fabric scissors and long quilt pins. If you have a portable sewing machine with a 1/4” foot, we would appreciate you bringing it. Limited to 16 people.n Wood Carving | Led by Ron JohnsonRm A-207 | Explore how easy it is to take a small piece of wood and turn it into something special. We will have three or four projects prepared, with instructions, for completing an item or two to take home. Choose from carving a cross from a rough cut-out, a Santa pencil, a small bird pin or a small fish pin. Additional carving information will be available for those that are looking for a lifetime hobby. Supplies provided will be an x-acto knife (bring your own if you have one), wood cut-outs, paint and finishing materials. Limited to 15 people. Questions? Call Ron Johnson at 251.343.5406 or e-mail robojo2@aol.com with “CUMC Carving” in the subject line.

n Scrapbooking | Led by Mary Anne Bemis Rm A-206 | Learn the basics of scrapbooking and design ideas in order to preserve those precious memories of family events, travels and much more. Please bring one 4x6 or 3x5 photo. One 8 x 8 sheet of scrapbook paper, glue, scissors, trimmer, etc. will be provided. Limited to 12 people.n Remix Decorating | Led by Dyann Munoz Rm A-209 | So you are ready for a change in the look of the rooms in your home but you have a tight budget or are just plain frugal or into repurposing. This is the class for you. Learn some affordable, fun tricks to refreshing your home decor quickly and easily.n Quad W Interns | Hospitality RoomThese college students give up their summer to serve our community by working at St. John, St. Mark and Brookley UMC’s. They will share stories of their calling to this ministry as well as how and who they are serving. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired.

BEGINS Sunday, June 7n God is Good, Act 2 | 9:15 a.m. | Rm A-201 Enjoy this DVD series’ theatrical approach to contemporary versions of stories from the New Testament. This unique blend of freshness and humor will open your eyes and hearts to a new understanding of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Discussion format is geared towards singles and couples.

n Methodist Quarterly Curriculum | Bible study of Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah and Malachi9:15 a.m. | Rm A-209 | The lessons will challenge you to consider not what we mean when we say “justice”, but what God means. Maybe the pursuit is not about receiving justice, but is about giving it. For senior adults.

NEW STUDYn Breath, The Life of God in Us | Tuesdays beginning June 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Rm A-206 | Led by Sue Allison and Brenda Ragland. A 6-week DVD series by Beth Moore reflecting on the person, the work and the power of the Holy Spirit. Childcare available with prior registration for infant through 11

years old. Cost of book is $10. To register and order resources for this class, contact Sonya Carson at sonya@christumcmobile.com or 251.706.3365. No class on June 16.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SUMMER GATHERING | JUNE 24Let’s share a dinner of barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, roll and dessert together in the gym served from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Cost $5. Then select a class or interest group to begin at 6:30 p.m. from one of the following:

Children and youth activities will also be available. Some group sizes are limited and you may register for a group or dinner at christumcmobile.com/summergatherings or by contacting Sonya Carson at 251.706.3365 or sonya@christumcmobile.com.

Dinner registration is required. Our next Summer Gathering will be on Wednesday, July 15.

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JUNE ACTIVITIESn 2 | Middle School Waterville Trip | Leave Christ UMC at 8:30 a.m. - Return by 6:00 p.m. | We will have day passes for both the waterpark and amusement park. Cost: $35 plus money for lunch and snacks within the park. You must register at christumcyouth.com/mswaterville to reserve a seat.

n 4 | High School Waterville Trip | Leave Christ UMC at 8:30 a.m. - Return by 6:00 p.m. | We will have day passes for both the waterpark and amusement park. Cost: $35 plus money for lunch and snacks within the park. You must register at christumcyouth.com/hswaterville to reserve a seat.

n 10-14 | High School and Middle School Camp LeeThere will be amazing activities including an intense zip-line into a beautiful lake, a natural rock-slide and a huge pool! Experience the dynamic worship, engaging messages and fellowship. Cost: $325 per student/$100 deposit & notarized medical form for registration at christumcyouth.com/camplee.

n 29 - July 7 | Costa Rica Mission Trip

JULYn 14 | High School Gulf Shores Beach Trip n 13 | Middle School Gulf Shores Beach Trip n 19-24 | SIFAT | For upcoming 8th-12th graden 28-31 | Middle School Mission Trip

VISIT christumcyouth.com/summer

FOR MORE JULY EVENTS

WEEKLY PROGRAMSVisit christumcyouth.com for more details.

n SUNDAY MORNINGS: Breakfast is provided starting at 8:00 a.m.9:16 Worship | Youth Area | 9:16 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. A great worship venue for middle and high school students.

Middle & High School Bible Study | Youth Lounge | 10:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Youth Singers | Rehearsal | 10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Youth Ringers | Rehearsal | 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

n SUNDAY NIGHTSMiddle & High School | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hang out and get to know new friends as we break into small groups.

n WEDNESDAY HANGOUT AND WORSHIP Re:Fuel | Youth Area | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Bible study for middle and high school students. Eat and hang out with us | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Bible Study | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

STAY CONNECTED WITH USCheck in with us at Want to get text updates? MS text @CUMC to 475.282.2857HS text @HSGR to 475.282.2857Visit christumcyouth.com for all our events

By Michael Rollins, Middle School Minister I cannot believe that summer is already here! I still feel the rush of excitement that I felt when I was in middle school and high school. That feeling of knowing that I had the entire summer of no school and full of amazing trips with my family or my church. I am super excited that we will be taking our middle and high school students to Camp Lee this summer. One of my favorite trips my church took was Camp Lee and it was a blast every year! Camp Lee is a great place to learn more about God and to grow closer with fellow students. There will be lot of fun activities such as a rock slide, zip line and ropes course, plus much more. We have some other awesome opportunities for students this summer that will help them have fun, grow in their faith and serve our community and our world. We would love for you to encourage a student you know to get plugged in to at least one event this summer and into our student ministry here at Christ UMC. Don’t forget to stay up to date with us through our text messages and christumcyouth.com. You can also register for our summer events at christumcyouth.com/summer.

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WEEKLY PROGRAMSVisit christumcchildren.com for more details. n Sunday Mornings | All Sunday School classes are located in Building E. Visit the Next Generation booth for location of classes. 8:00 a.m.: 3K – 4K | E-146 K5 – 5th | E-248

9:15 a.m.: 3K – 4K | Bldg E | Sunday School K5 – 2nd | Bldg F | Elementary Worship 3rd – 5th | Bldg E | Sunday School

10:40 a.m.: 3K – 4K | Bldg F | Preschool Worship K5 – 2nd | Bldg E | Sunday School 3rd – 5th | CCAA | Tween Worship

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY STAFFAshley Walker, Early Childhood Minister; Email: ashley@christumcmobile.comJon Seale, Elementary Minister; Email: jon@christumcmobile.comChristie Ford, Kidz Crossing Director; Email: christie@christumcmobile.com

JUNE ACTIVITIES n 15-19 | Vacation Bible School | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For 3K – 5th Grade | At Bible Blast to the Past, kids will take an amazing time-travel journey to experience stories of the incredible, faithful, unconditional and real love of Jesus! Cost: $15 before Monday, June 1, $20 after. Register at christumcchildren.com/vbs.

n 19 | Elementary Fun Night | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. K5 – 5th Grade | Christ Center Youth Area | Drop your kids off for an evening of video games, karaoke, live music, dancing and fun. Pizza and drinks are provided. Cost: $5 per child.

n 21 | Doughnuts with Dad | 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hospitality Room | Enjoy doughnuts and capture this important day with a “Daddy and Me” photo. UPCOMING EVENTS n Tween Summer Camp at Camp Baldwin | July 19-22 Don’t forget to register for Tween Summer Camp at Camp Baldwin! The cost is $125 per camper. Your child’s camp experience will be filled with great worship and out of this world fellowship and fun! Register at christumcchildren.com/registern Preschool Fun Day: Paint Party – July 15n Elementary Fun Night – July 17n Tween Summer Camp – July 19-22n A Day at Waterville USA – July 27

Want to get text updates? Text @kidscumc to 251.272.8856

By Ashley Walker, Early Childhood Minister In just a few short weeks, our church will be full of laughter and excitement as children take an amazing time-travel journey to experience stories of the Bible. Children will discover how God’s unconditional love makes a difference in every story, at every time, including your story right now! What better way to spread God’s love than helping with His children! I don’t know about you, but I want to serve God in areas that I know are important to Him. The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from God. There is no confusion about how important they are in His eyes. While Jesus was on Earth, He was always welcoming to the children. In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Volunteering with the Children’s Ministry might not always be the easiest. In fact, it can be quite unpredictable at times. I believe it can be one of the most rewarding opportunities for us as Christians to serve. When you show God’s love to these children, you are influencing generations to come, for they are our future. Someday they will become parents and leaders themselves. It is our job to train them to be followers of Christ for this is how God intended for His children to live.

STAY CONNECTED WITH US CUMChildren CUMCKidz christumcchildren.com

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CHRIST CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

For additional recreation information, call 251.706.3326 or visit: christumcsports.com. Visit /cumc.recreationministry to stay up-to-date with the Recreation Ministry.

CSPORTS REGISTRATIONn 678 VOLLEYBALL CLINIC | June 10 & 11For girls entering 6th, 7th & 8th grades for 2015 - 16 | Fee $35.

n BASKETBALL CAMP | June 22 - 25 Registering now | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Entering 1st - 6th grade for the upcoming 2015 - 16 school year | Fee is $50.

n LITTLE DRIBBLERS CAMP | June 22 - 23 Registering now | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Entering K5 for the 2015 - 16 school yearFee is $25.

n CHEER CAMP | July 6 - 10 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Entering K5 - 5th grade for the 2015 - 16 school year | Fee is $50. REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS: Due to limited space, registration is not available online. Please register at the Rec. Desk.

n COED SOCCER | Must be 4 yrs old by 9/1/2015 through entering 6th grade for the 2015-16 school year. Evaluations: July 20 & 21. Season: August - October. Fee is $70.

JUNE DATES n 6|4 & 5 ~ First Flag Football games

n 6|10 & 11 ~ 678 Volleyball Clinic

n 6|15 - 19 ~ VBS | REC CLOSED until 1:00 p.m. each day

n 6|22 - 23 ~ Little Dribblers Basketball Camp

n 6|22 - 25 ~ Basketball Camp

THINK CLEARLY ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT By Rick Warren - For more information, visit danielplan.com When Daniel refused to become unclean by eating the food of King Nebuchadnezzar’s court, he made a deal with the guard: “‘Test us for ten days,’ he said. ‘Give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare us with the young men who are eating the food of the royal court, and base your decision on how we look.’ [The guard] agreed to let them try it for ten days. When the time was up, they looked healthier and stronger than all those who had been eating the royal food.” (Daniel 1:12-15 TEV). Daniel didn’t just eat haphazardly, accepting whatever was placed in front of him. He was intentional about what he ate. When you think clearly about what you eat, God empowers you to continue to make good choices. Clear thinking leads to self-control. By thinking ahead of time, you can prepare so that you won’t have a “food emergency.” This enables you to eat healthy snacks that you packed ahead of time and you won’t crash in the afternoon because you ate a greasy fast-food lunch. Instead, you’ll be on top of your game, ready to do whatever it is that God calls you to do. Being mindful and conscious, thinking clearly and exercising self-control, you can become Daniel Strong.

RECREATION INFORMATIONRecreation includes an indoor walking track, fitness room and basketball courts, as well as regular fitness classes. All participants should complete a registration card in order to participate in any area of the Recreation Ministry. Children 17 and under must have a parent/guardian signature on their registration card and children 14 and under must have a parent/guardian present.

n Fitness Room: Requires a one-time fitness room orientation, held Monday - Friday at 6:30 p.m.

n Basketball Gym: Reserved for Christ UMC members and visitors who regularly attend services and up to three of their guests.

FITNESS CLASSES: The 1st class is FREE then $5 per class or purchase a 6-class card for $25.

n Yoga Classes: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

n PiYo Classes: Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

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BILL HYBELSFounder and Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

BRIAN HOUSTON Founder and Global Senior

Pastor, Hillsong Church

SALLIE KRAWCHECKChair, Ellevate Network; Former President, Bank

of America’s Global Wealth & Investment Management

ADAM GRANTProfessor, Wharton School of Business; Best-selling Author

SAM ADEYEMIFounder and Senior Pastor,

Daystar Christian Centre in Nigeria

ED CATMULLCo-founder of Pixar Animation Studios;

President of Walt Disney Animation Studios

SHEILA HEENFounder, Triad Consulting Group; Faculty, Harvard

Law School

JIM COLLINSNationally Acclaimed

Business Thinker; Best-selling Author

Good to Great

ALBERT TATEFounder and Senior Pastor,

Fellowship Monrovia in Southern California

HORST SCHULZEChairman and CEO, Capella

Hotel Group; Founding President and Former COO,

The Ritz-Carlton Group

CRAIG GROESCHELFounder and Senior Pastor,

LifeChurch.tv

LIZ WISEMANPresident, The Wiseman

Group; Best-selling Author

DR. BRENÉ BROWNResearch Professor,

University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work; Best-selling Author

WHAT WILL YOU DO THIS SUMMER?By Jim Kinder, NewSong PastorWhat will you do this summer for you, for your family, for your church? For the past five years, Christ UMC has hosted the Global Leadership Summit. This is a two-day, live-streamed Leadership Conference that we broadcast from the Christ Center. People from across Mobile and the surrounding community gather to learn, to worship and to grow. Personally, each year I am inspired in three distinct areas. First, I am inspired personally. I lead in a number of different venues. I lead NewSong. I lead in my home. I lead a small group. I lead a group of runners. And I have to lead myself because I often get off base. Every year, I gain at least one new leadership tool that I will use throughout the year. I’m able to use the newly acquired tool again and again.

I am also inspired missionally. Every year there is at least one Summit speaker who is making a big difference in our world. They are laying it all on the line to accomplish the mission of the Church. Every time I hear

their stories I am inspired to think about what I can do locally. What my family can do right here in Mobile. Their story impacts my story and it gets my feet moving.

Finally, I am always refreshed spiritually at the Summit. There is something about 150,000 people across the United States and Canada worshiping together that is powerful! God moves in incredible ways. I think He honors our sacrifice of time and blesses us in incredible ways. And sometimes, I simply have to be reminded that what we are doing for the Kingdom of God, for my family, for my personal life, all those disciplines, all those sacrifices are simply worth it.

Do yourself a favor, take August 6-7 as your personal days. Invest $89 in yourself and attend this year’s Global Leadership Summit. You can register at christumcmobile.com/summit.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | AUGUST 6-7

MOVING FORWARD INTO SUMMERRob Blackwell, Church AdministratorAs we move into the summer months, giving sometimes dips as people are on vacation and traveling on Sundays. Since this is our first summer after implementing FORWARD, it’s a good time to review the impact of the “summer slump.” Reduced giving during the summer months always puts a strain on the budget; however, since FORWARD giving also supplies the funds for the Seven Year Plan, reduced giving can cause us to get behind on our debt paydown schedule as well. If it’s difficult to keep up with your giving goals during the summer, you may want to try our Online Giving capability. Whether you turned in a commitment card or not, it’s a great way to keep on track with the goals you made to move up the Giving Ladder. You can give from wherever you are and you can even set up a recurring weekly or monthly gift that matches up with your intended giving goals. It’s easy to do, you can turn it on and off at any time, and it tracks your giving for you so you know where you are at any time. To get started with Online Giving, take any of the following steps:n Go to the Online Giving page at christumcmobile.com/give, ORn Install the Pushpay app (with the red & white “P” logo) from the Google Play Store or App Store, ORn Text “christumc” to 77977.

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ORGAN UPDATEThank you for your overwhelming generosity.

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We expect to have the new organ installed this summer. In the fall, we will have a dedication concert where we will have the memorial

book and plaque available.

And just what is Safe Haven? Safe Haven is a place of refuge and safety for homeless women on the weekends held at Christ United Methodist Church on one Saturday each quarter. These ladies are sheltered at night at McKemie

Place where they have a warm bed, the opportunity to be clean and have a meal and, most importantly, to have safety and security as they sleep. During weekdays they leave the only place that they can call “home” and go to jobs, training, or a local homeless day center. On weekends, these ladies were subjected to rain, cold, heat and predators, since other assisting agencies were closed on weekends. After many of these ladies ended up in hospitals due to sickness or horrible assault, local officials reached out to churches throughout the area to provide a safe haven for these unfortunate women. The United Methodist Women at Christ UMC have been among those who have answered the call to help these ladies, and, with the assistance of the church, provide transportation, food and activities in the Christ Center one Saturday per quarter.

And, no, the funding for these activities does not come from the church budget. It comes from donations made by the women closely involved with this important work—and from cans! Yes, those aluminum cans that you may spy in a corner of the church library are recycled for cash in order to help provide snacks, reading and supplementary materials to bring some pleasure to these ladies. Plus, in June the ladies will be serenaded by the Voices of Hope, a fun group of singers from our church whose ministry is focused on bringing music to those who are in assisted care facilities.

If you would like to assist with the blessings given to and received from the ladies of McKemie Place/Safe Haven, please contact Judy Vajgrt, 251.602.5344 or Betsy Holland, 251.344.8836.

UnitedMethodistWomenFAITH • HOPE • LOVE IN ACTION

SAFE HAVEN IS COMINGSATURDAY, JUNE 13!

DALE (MRS. G.) GUDEMAN20 YEARS OF KINDERMUSIK

It’s Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Children eagerly lead their parents to Kindermusik, where they will sing, dance, play rhythm instruments and experience the joy of learning age appropriate music through the teaching skills of their loving and favorite, Mrs. G.

This year, Mrs. G. will celebrate 20 years of Kindermusik at Christ UMC. There are classes for several age groups:

n Village | For ages 6 months - 17 months*n Our Time | For ages 18 months - 3 1/2 years* *These classes are for children with a parent, grandparent or caregivern Imagine That | For ages 3 - 5 years oldn Young Child 1, 2, 3 and 4 | For ages 5 - 7 years old

Over 20 years, nearly 6,000 young lives have been touched by Mrs. G. Many families have joined Christ UMC after first attending Kindermusik. When German and Asian parents expressed a need for learning English, Kindermusik served as the catalyst for our English as a Second Language Ministry. Mrs. G serves as an encourager and resource to mothers with parenting questions and has often been the first to notice developmental issues with children.

Mrs. G has been recognized as an outstanding teacher by Kindermusik International with the designation of Maestro Teacher. Next time you see Mrs. G., be sure to say thank you for 20 years of amazing ministry! - Thanks, Ralph Gudeman - Mrs. G’s proud husband

Charles GrooverJoined Sunday, May 17, 2015

Matthew SeedsJoined Sunday, May 3, 2015

Russell & Sharon Holley | Joined on May 17, 2015Michael & Amanda Hollis | Joined on May 17, 2015

Alice Jong | Joined on May 3, 2015

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Rhonda Travis and family in the death of her grandfather William Batley, Sr.

Norma Hays and family in the death of her husband Ralph Hays

Mary Fuller and family in the death of her niece Mary Alfrey

Jayne Ballard and family in the death of her cousin Mary Alfrey

Sarah Bumgarner and family in the death of her grandfather James Greer, Sr.

For more information, contact Donna Alexander at donna@christumcmobile.com or 251.342.0462, ext. 225

or visit christumcmobile.com/celebraterecovery.

A Christ-centered 12-step program for life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Recovery is a journey you don’t have to travel alone.

Every Thursday6:30 p.m. | Building F

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 | 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.Across from Recreation Desk

Provided by Susie OllhoftChrist UMC Health Care Ministry

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

MONDAY, JUNE 86:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. | PARLOR

Christ UMC Christian Cancer Support meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Please join us for cancer education, faithful testimony,

information/referral and prayer. Contact Teresa Atkins at tratkins1@mchsi.com or 251.653.0364 for more information.

For child care, contact Kim Pratt at kim@christumcmobile.com or 251.706.3331.

On Sunday, May 24, Stephen Ministry at Christ UMC held an Open House to explain what Stephen Ministry is and what Stephen Ministers do. You may

have thought about coming to the Open House but it just did not work with the plans you already had for the day. No problem, there is still time. Plans are still being completed and there are some slots left for the training that will begin in September 2015.

Would you like to know more about Stephen Ministry or about becoming a Stephen Minister at Christ UMC? If so, please contact Donna Alexander at 251.342.0462. Your call is confidential.

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SUNDAY8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts8:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service Sunday School - All Ages9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Library open9:15 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service NewSong Worship Service Early Elementary Worship Preschool Sunday School 9:16 Youth Worship Adult Connection College Connection10:40 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service NewSong Worship Service Adult Sunday School Tween Worship Early Elementary Sunday School5:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service Youth Worship 6:30 p.m. College Group MONDAY8:00 a.m. Lifegate

TUESDAY9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Library Open6:30 p.m. GAP (off campus)

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. Lifegate9:30 a.m. Mom’s Bible Study5:00 p.m. Children’s dinner/worship5:30 p.m. Youth Re:Fuel6:15 p.m. Stephen Ministry6:30 p.m. Adult Studies Singles Bible Study Youth Bible Study Sanctuary Choir Single Mom’s Class THURSDAY9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Library open11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ransom Cafe6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

MONDAY - FRIDAY8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mom’s Day Out

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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ransom Cafe

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6:30 p.m. Christian Cancer Support Group

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6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

710:00 a.m. Lydia Circle9:45 a.m. Esther Circle

For more information on Christ UMC, visit christumcmobile.com

Go to KindermusikAtchristunited.comCall Trish Dougherty at 251.706.3336 or

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5:30 p.m. Crossroads Circle

Summer & Fall registration is now available.

Mary & Martha Circle online

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ransom Cafe

Middle School Waterville Trip

678 Volleyball Clinic3:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

9:30 a.m. Beth Moore study begins

3:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

3:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

3:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

6:00 p.m. Elementary Fun Night

CELEBRATING ALL FATHERSHappy Father’s Day | Sunday, June 21 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with

you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) June

Father’s DayDoughnuts with Dad

3:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market

12:30 p.m. Starting Point

5:30 p.m. Crossroads Circle

Mary & Martha Mail Circle available online

Basketball Camp Basketball Camp Basketball CampLittle Dribblers Camp

Little Dribblers

VBS 2015 - Blast to the Past6:00 p.m. VBS Family Night6:30 p.m. Singles Bible Study

Summer Gathering5:15 p.m. - Dinner6:30 p.m. - Classes6:30 p.m. Singles Bible Study

6:30 p.m. Singles Bible Study

6:30 p.m. Singles Bible Study

High School Waterville Trip

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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH6101 Grelot Road • Mobile, AL 36609-3611251.342.0462 • christumcmobile.com

$20 per child*Must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2014Cost:

At Bible Blast to the Past, kids will take an amazing time-travel journey to experience stories of the incredible, faithful, unconditional and real love of Jesus!

Donate your time in:crafts leaders dramasnacks games registration

Various Items are needed.visit our website to download a list.

Register your child online or sign up to volunteer at:christumcchildren.com/vbs

Get started in the right direction with Starting Point. Learn about the Christian faith,

the mission of our church and membership. You will also learn how to get connected into the life of Christ UMC!

SUNDAY, JUNE 712:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. | HOSPITALITY ROOM

REGISTER AT: christumcmobile.com/startingpoint

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