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Reflections—June & July
Faith United
Methodist
Church
Coming in June—Imagine No Malaria. This is a fantastic, effective program to eliminate malaria, which is a prevent-
able disease! Malaria weakens, disables, and kills men, women, and children throughout whole continents, but edu-
cation and prevention have already dramatically reduced the death rate. We will be talking more about Imagine
No Malaria in June, and our offering to it will be the Bishop’s Offering for Annual Conference this summer.
www.ngumc.org/imaginenomalaria. For distr ict information about the campaign, see www.ngumc.org/
amryimaginenomalaria. Special Offering Sunday June 14th.
FRONT PAGE NEWS “MISSIONS...Serving the Community”
Faith Friendship Circle: On July 16th at 6:00 pm, the circle will prepare 500 lunches for MUST Summer Lunch
Program. So be looking for the reminders coming this summer! Regular meetings resume Thursday, Aug. 20th at 10:30 a.m.
Serve a Meal for Elizabeth Inn: July 29th—October 29th— December 29th—Address: 55 Elizabeth Church
Road, Marietta, 30060. Website: www.mustministries.org
Habitat for Humanity: The build this summer is r ight up the road, next to Dobbins Air Force Base, near the
intersection of Austell Rd and Atlanta Rd. We will bless the Ayele family, a single mom and two children (ages 4
and 2). Our dates are Saturdays from June 27 to August 22. How can I help? Pray—give a donation—serve a
meal (June 27)—and lend a hand!
What should I expect? Arrive to the site by 8 a.m. Wear sunscreen, a hat, work clothes and sturdy shoes.
Bring your water bottle and work gloves. There will be others from churches, businesses, and the community—no
telling how many will be there, but there is work for all. Interior paint—insulation—siding—trim-work—
landscaping—“punch list” Habitat t-shirts are a great way to show off your good work and advertise the effort!
You will be shown how to do the project of the morning—everyone else is an amateur, too! Lunch and
refreshments will be served.
What kind of work is it? Habitat contracts with the pros for fine work like plumbing and electr ical, but
volunteers do most everything else: the framing, the walls, the painting, and landscaping, etc.
What time does it end? It’s helpful for the volunteers to stay til mid-afternoon and finish the tasks, but some
volunteers will leave at various times throughout the day.
Is it fun? Definitely! You will learn new things, meet great people, get tired out, and know that you did something
important.
How do I sign up? Look for the yellow sign-up sheet in the church narthex, or call the church
office.
Email Harvey Hightower if you would like more information, [email protected].
Celebrating Vacation Bible School 2015—During the week of June 8 to 11, Cumberland and Faith are
working together to host VBS for over 25 children. Several volunteers are helping with setup during our
Great Missions Morning, and at least 10 adult volunteers will help and lead through the week. The children
will enjoy Bible stories, crafts, science activities, recreation time, music, and refreshments. We know
everyone will grow in their discipleship as they bless others and share the good news of Jesus
Christ. Thank you to all who support this effort. We couldn’t do it without you!
Celebrating the Great Missions Morning!
We not only met our goal of
40 volunteers, we exceeded it!
Praise God for the turn-out of
men & women who willingly
gave their time and energy to
help our community. Faith &
Cumberland made a difference for the Smyrna area.
Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21st)
Special Bulletin is r ight around the
corner. If you haven’t added your names
yet, please call the church office. There
is a donation of $1.00 per each name
entered in as in Memory of or in Honor.
Thank You!
The Cake Auction not only raised $4,070.00 but well exceeded their goal of $3,500.00 for
Habitat of Humanity. We are so proud of this accomplishment and sincerely thank
everyone involved to remember how they helped to improve the quality of life for so many.
Thank You!
Bits & Pieces of Faith News
Annual Conference begins the week of June
16th. Please lift up our pastor Larisa Parker
and our representatives Neal
and Nancy O’Leary as they
attend this most important
conference of the year.
Automatic bank draft is a great
way to keep your financial commitment
to the church! Brenda Cook in the
church office can help you set it up,
[email protected] OR you can
set it up through the church website.
Questions or comments--contact Harvey
Hightower, Finance Chair,
Make a final gift of blessing—remember
our church or other UMC ministries in
your estate planning.
Faith/Cumberland Parents Morning Out program beginning in August. This will meet in the children’s
rooms, Monday through Thursday, 9 to 12:30, for about 24 children ages 6 months to 3 years old.
FUMC and CUMC Mid-Summer Fellowship Dinner—Wednesday, July 8th
Special Guest: Winston Worrell, World Methodist Evangelism Institute, and Joint Worship Service
(at Faith) September 27. www.wmei.ws
For Undies Sundays dur ing May, you gave 28
packages of underwear and socks. We are so proud to
present MUST with our contributions.
Thank you for all your help.
June ♥ Birthdays
June Millena 6/1
Barbara Johnson 6/4
Betty Booker 6/4
Carol Hames 6/5
Charlotte Kypta 6/6
Kathy McGill 6/8
O’Mara Cook 6/10
Gwen Kuhn 6/10
James Parker 6/12
Amy Hawkins 6/13
Leonard Lynn 6/13
Jim Elder 6/15
Darrell Cook 6/21
Gene Clark 6/23
Suzy Sarkady 6/24
Gabriel Millena 6/25
Mike Brown 6/27
Jetty Shirley 6/29
Rita Burgues 6/30
♥ June Anniversaries ♥
Nat & Angela Haskell—6/3
Howard & Jean Martin—6/7
Ralph & Gwen Kuhn—6/22
Kenneth & Elaine Pence—6/27
Jim & Shelby Spivey—6/28
June Ushers
Lou Wendel *
Cindy Gossett
Leonard Lynn
Rachel Wendel
"MUSIC MINISTRY UPDATE: Children who par ticipate in VBS will sing a VBS song
during worship on 6/14. Faith Children’s choir will rehearse at the end of worship on 6/7 and
6/14, and will perform during worship on 6/21 and 6/28. There is a Music Ministry Social for
the Chancel Choir and Praise Team on Wednesday July 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. June Chancel Choir rehearsals are Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00 p.m. followed by Praise
Team rehearsal 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thank you for bringing my family in to your Family of
Faith! I feel so loved and am eager to help transform lives through the worship and music min-
istries at Faith! - Kim Royer, Director of Music Ministries."
June Greeters
Jackie McKenzie—6/7
Wendy McLaughlin—614
Jackie McKenzie—6/21
Anita Bane—6/28
Acolytes
Gillian Montgomery & TBA—6/7
Gillian Montgomery & Andrew Gaines—6/14
Gillian Montgomery & TBA—6/21
Gillian Montgomery & TBA—6/28
Liturgists
Elaine Pence—6/7
Sandy Hilton-Jacob—6/14
Martha Cooper—6/21
Mike Brown—6/28
July Birthdays
Martha Cooper 7/1
Dienne Cook 7/5
Ken Gaines 7/9
Lisa Harris 7/12
Eddie Anderson 7/13
Warren LeCroy 7/13
Janice Walrod 7/16
Hil Meeks 7/18
Jonas Millena 7/20
Sue Nottingham 7/21
Ken Newton 7/21
Jo Ann Schantz 7/23
Sharon Wendel 7/23
Shirley Lynn 7/25
Jeannie Buice 7/26
Carol Boyd 7/30
July Anniversaries
Ken & Larisa Parker—July 1st
Ron & Diane Ziegler—July 1st
Chris & Tamara Wagner—July 1st
Steve & Rita Burgues-Horte—July 6th
Gene & Elizabeth Clark—July 7th
Allan & Anita Bane—July 10th
Wendy & Doug McLaughlin—July 10th
Chris & Erin Johnson—July 10th
Billy & Orlean Duncan—July 31st
July Ushers
Scottie Miller*
Barbara Calvert
Danny Hames
Yvonne Wolf
July Lock-Up — Chris Wagner
Monday, June 1st 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall.
9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship Tuesday, June 2nd 10:00am PALS breakfast at Dolly’s Wednesday, June 3rd 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, June 4th 7:00pm Prayer Team
Saturday, June 6th
7:30am Missions Morning at FUMC
Sunday, June 7th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor’s Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
12:15pm Worship Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 10th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, June 11th 10:30am Pals Activity—TBD
7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, June 14th—(Flag Day) 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Tuesday, June 16th Annual Conference Week Wednesday, June 17th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, June 19th 7:00pm Prayer Team Sunday, June 21st 9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Monday, June 22nd
10:00 to 4:00pm Wrapped in Love
Wednesday, June 24th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, June 25th 7:00pm Prayer Team
Saturday, June 27th—Habitat Begins Habitat Lunch Day
Sunday, June 28th—Patriotic Sunday 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Tuesday, June 30th
7:00pm Prayer Team
Wednesday, June 31st
6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Wednesday, July 2nd 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, July 3rd 7:00pm Prayer Team
FUMC Office will be closed for the 4th
Saturday, July 4th
4th of July Holiday Sunday, July 5th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor’s Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00 a.m. PALS Breakfast at Dolly’s Wednesday, July 8th 6:00pm FUMC & CUMC Dinner
6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, July 9th 10:30am Pals Activity—TBD
7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, July 12th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
Wednesday, July 15th 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team Thursday, July 16th 7:00pm Prayer Team Sunday, July 19th 9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Tuesday, July 21st
7:00pm Missions Meeting
Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Thursday, July 23rd 7:00pm Prayer Team
Sunday, July 26th 9:00am Choir Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
9:30am Pastor Prayer Time
9:45am Christian Education
10:00am Praise Team
11:00am Worship
Wednesday, July 29th
Elizabeth Inn
6:30pm Chancel Choir
8:00pm Praise Team
Your Staff
Faith United Methodist Church
Rev. Larisa Parker 4336 King Springs Road, SW
Smyrna, GA 30082-4214
Rev. Larisa Parker, Pastor
Email: lar [email protected]
Office: 770-435-9722 Emergency # 770-405-1678
4336 King Springs Road, Smyrna, GA 30082
website: www.smyrnafaithumc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FaithUMCGA
Ministers—Entire Congregation
Church Administrator/Education—Brenda Cook
Email: [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries—Kim Royer
Pianist: Karolyn Irwin
Office Administrator—Lisa Harris
Email: [email protected]
Trustees Email: [email protected]
Month June & July
PALS (Senior Ministry)
Faith UMC Website: www.smyrnafaithumc.org
PALS Breakfast is Tuesday, June 2nd
& July 7th at 10:00 a.m., at Dolly’s
restaurant on Austell Road.
PALS monthly activity is Thursday,
June 11th and also July 9th.
Destinations will be announced at a
later date.
