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First thoughts First United Methodist Church
Bay City, Texas—Rev. Wade Floyd, Pastor
http://fumcbaycity.com
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Word With Pastor Wade
Dear Church Family, As July is starting, we are officially halfway through 2021. It has been a year of ups and downs for many, with hopefully the ups outweighing the downs. I want to encourage each of us to be aware of God's presence in our lives each and every day. We see God in nature, the sunrises and sunsets the Lord paints showing us the beauty with which the world was created. We see God in children, in their youthful spirit and faith. We see God in the
hard times as we cling to hope, finding encouragement being poured in from our Chris-tian brothers and sisters. We see God as we read our Bibles, inspiring both the authors who wrote it and we who read it to love God and love others. Faith, Hope, and Love. May we then find comfort in these three, as the Bible says: "Three things will last for-ever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love" (1 Cor. 13:13). Since faith, hope, and love last forever, we should cling to them and grow in them through it all. Here is how I have seen faith, hope, and love so far in 2021, and ways we can en-gage them over the next couple of months: Faith: During a year when many other churches are falling in attendance and membership, I have seen the faith of our Church Family in the 125 average worship at-tendance we have had in 2021. Membership holds steady as well at 329. I have also seen the faith of FUMC in the giving, being faithful to support the missions and minis-tries of the church in Bay City and beyond. Our faith opportunity upcoming is the Church Family Reunion on August 15th. The Reunion had four focuses: discipleship, worship, mission, and fellowship. The Good News and Friendship Sunday School classes will be restarting on this day giving an opportunity for discipleship. In the 10 am service, we will worship the Lord together with special music from the Bell and Chancel Choirs along with the blessing of the backpacks and giving out Bibles to those in 3rd-5th grades. After service, there will be a time for mission in the youth building with a drop-off for school supplies, signups for various missions and ministries such as food pantry, cross-training, and youth, and making bag tags for the MEHOP Back-pack giveaway. Last, we will have fellowship together through the first fellowship lunch since March 2020 with the church providing fried chicken and drinks while asking yall to bring a dessert and/or a side dish to share. The courtyard will be filled with activities such as washers, a bounce house, and a photo booth. It will be a great day all the way around. Continued on page 3
Come Grow With Us
2021
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Attendance and Offering for the month of June
Date Worship Offering
6/6 115 7467
6/13 102 3861
6/20 100 704
6/27 109 1796
P. 3 Word with Pastor Wade
Continued from Page 1
P. 4 Sunday Sermons, July Prayer,
Communion Offering,
Christmas in July
P. 5 VBS—Coming Soon!
P. 6 Scouting at FUMC
P. 7 UMARMY
P. 8 Family Reunion Plans
P. 9 Sunshine & Rainbows News
P. 10 Birthdays & Anniversaries
Prayers and Concerns
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JULY ALTAR GUILD
Sandra Steves Cindy Dowdy Janet Douglas
Open Altar Flower Date
August 1, 2021
August 8, 2021
Contact
Mike Grisham
979-429-0662
Masks are Encouraged but
Not Required!
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Word With Pastor Wade
Hope: I have seen hope on the faces of the children in Sunshine and Rainbow chapel time, and those who go to Children's Church. As these children learn about God, they come to have hope that is tangible. The lessons may be simple, but the impact is pro-found. I have also seen hope in those who have gone to one of the three Bible studies that have been ongoing throughout much of 2021. The Monday study has gone deep into the word through several studies about the Old Testament, prayer, and the Holy Spirit with each study speaking about hope in several ways. The two Tuesday studies have gained hope through the studying of scripture, prayer, and the conversations had during and after the study. The hope opportunity that is upcoming is VBS. VBS this year will be August 1st-5th. Last year we had a virtual VBS that blessed many, but we hoped for VBS being in person this year and now it is about to happen. Look for how to signup your child or grandchild in an email and later in the newsletter. It will be a time that these children will hear about the armor of God as they learn to trust in the Lord through the lessons. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with VBS, we still would love more help so contact Susan Parish or Lynsey Curtner to volunteer.
Love: I have seen love handed out twice a month at the food pantry voucher giveaway since June 2020, but this year it seems like it has been even more loving. The $25 voucher has now turned to $35 to give the clients, even more, help with food at HEB. It is also through the voucher that we are handing them, love, that we love them and that God loves them. The love opportunity that is upcoming is UM Army. 15 youth and adults are joining with 100 other youth and adults in Bryan, TX on July 11th-17th to hand out the love of God through various building projects. Last year we were able to do a local day-long building project with UM Army not being available because of the pandemic. This year the crew is excited to be doing week-long projects for the clients in the Bryan-College Station area. I have seen the love and support of our Church Family in the supplies asked for being signed up in less than a day. Thank you to all who signed up to help the group in these and other ways, and be aware that we will have a special send-off for the group on July 11 at our 10 am service.
I know also that we have had, and will have, ways that faith, hope, and love are present in our lives. The opportunities are endless to cling to and grow in faith, hope, and love. May we seek to do so not only throughout July, this summer, and 2021 but throughout the rest of our lives. Grace and Peace, Pastor Wade
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7/4/21 Independence Day/ 4
th of July
Sermon Title: Prayers of Jesus: For Communion
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28
7/11/21
Sermon Title: Prayers of Jesus: For Provision
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
7/18/21
Sermon Title: Prayers of Jesus: Our Father
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
7/25/21
Guest Preacher
Communion Offering
July 4, 2021
Student School Supplies
Collecting funds to purchase and
distribute classroom items.
Independence Day Prayer
Almighty God, you rule all the peoples of the earth.
Inspire the minds of all women and men to whom you have committed
the responsibility of government and leadership
in the nations of the world.
Give to them the vision of truth and justice,
that by their counsel all nations and peoples may work together.
Give to the people of our country
zeal for justice and strength of forbearance,
that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will.
Forgive our shortcomings as a nation;
purify our hearts to see and love the truth.
We pray all these things through Jesus Christ. Amen.
July 18, 2021
We will learn how God is with us, how Christ is our Emmanuel, ALL the time.
We will be singing Christmas carols, so dress in your favorite Christmas apparel!
It’s Christmas in July!
FUMC invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power!
Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the King's Book. They'll explore Old and New Testament stories and discover different pieces of protective armor: the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Justice, the Shoes of
Peace, the Shield of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation- at work in the lives of familiar Bi-ble characters, and explore how that armor works in their own lives as they follow and
serve God. FUMC will help kids take up the gauntlet and accept the challenge to "armor up" and be
strong by remaining with God and sharing God's love to the world!
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Sunday's kick-off - August 1, 2021 3pm to 6pm
Monday August 2, 2021-Thursday August 5th 9am-Noon
Drop off and Pick up in the SANCTUARY each day.
Ages 4 - entering 5th grade are welcome to participate!
Kids will enjoy Bible lessons, music, games, crafts, science experi-ments, snacks and more. Children will perform songs learned at VBS
during our 10AM Church Service on August 8. For more info contact Lynsey Curtner or Susan Parish. For Registration Link - see email sent on June 22, 2021
FUMC Family registration is open until July 11, 2021
Registration for the Public will open July 12, 2021
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HAVE A SAFE AND FUN FOUTH OF JULY
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CUB PACK 4545 FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
The Pack is meeting only once a month for a group activity for the
summer. This month they are returning to Riverside Park to fly kites.
Many thanks to the leaders and the parents for the work they have
done to let this age level have fun and friendship. Thank you to River-
side Park.
SCOUTS BSA TROOP 45 FOR BOYS
Seventeen Boys and five adults returned from summer camp near
Athens, Texas. They had a great time. One of the Scouts caught the
biggest Largemouth Bass for the week – 5 ½ pounds! Boys who are
Eagles took a course on the proper use of an ATV. There are some
merit badges to finish during the summer but there were plenty of fin-
ished merit badges. They have decided to return to this camp next
year for the fifth year.
This month those unfinished merit badges and rank advancements
will keep them busy. The Texas Oilman’s Fishing Tournament is
planned to happen mid-month. This is a service project for the Scouts.
Some things great will happen soon.
SCOUTS BSA TROOP 145 FOR GIRLS
This month, two adults and two Scouts are going to summer camp at
the NEW Camp Strake for our local Sam Houston Area Council. It is
located near Coldspring, Texas and surrounded on three sides by the
Sam Houston National Forest. This is the first year for a summer
camp for Scouts on SHAC property in many years. The Troop is get-
ting everything together for the event.
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UM ARMY’s mission is to serve people in need, and
provide young people an opportunity to mature in their
faith-walk and life skills through Christian service.
Every summer thousands of youth and adult volunteers
come together to join God’s ARMY.
Our UM ARMY team will be serving in Bryan, Texas July 11-15
Please pray for their safety and well-being as they serve their clients.
Our 2021 team is:
Amy Ging
Willie Younger
Erik Frankson
Donna Reis
Jacob Titus
Aron Ging
Molly Titus
Caroline Hewitt
Grace Gibbens
Iralynn Gibbens
Shelton Younger
Emery Allen
Homes are repaired.
Hearts are lifted.
Lives are changed.
Love is shared.
God is revealed.
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FUMC Church Family Reunion Sunday August 15, 2021
☺ Sunday morning worship service with FUMC family
☺ Blessing of the backpacks
☺ Pray over our students, teachers & administrators
☺ 3rd-5th grade family members will receive Bibles
☺ School supply drive
☺ Prayer Buddy sign up!
☺ Craft for key chains for MEHOP backpack drive
☺ Sign up to volunteer for ministries and missions
☺ Fellowship Lunch—Friend chicken and drinks provided by FUMC (bring a dessert or side to share)
☺ Bounce house and backdrop for festive photo taking!
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Sunshine & Rainbows Academy is pleased to announce Cecially Breazeale as the new School Director.
Cecially was formally employed as a 4 year old teacher at Sunshine & Rainbows Academy as well as a parent of a
student. She has vast experience working with the young child in a church setting and a leader in the home school
community.
Lynn Johnson will be teaching one of our 3 year old classes along with current teacher, Dana O’Brien. Lynn currently
has two children attending Sunshine & Rainbows Academy. She has also been a public school teacher.
Sanette Gunn is returning to teach our 4 year old class. Sanette has previously taught at Sunshine & Rainbows Acad-emy in both the 3 and 4 year old program. Sanette will be us-
ing our new curriculum “Learning Without Tears,” a com-plete, developmentally appropriate Pre-K program. This
program encompasses Language & Literacy, Reading Readi-ness & Writing, Numbers & Math, Science, Social Studies,
and Fine Arts.
We are excited to welcome Cecially, Lynn and Sanette to Sunshine & Rainbows Academy.
Returning staff include Tracy Gros, Nicole Nunez, Teresa Cole and Lyia Winfrey.
We currently have openings in our 4 year old class and limited openings in our 2’s & 3’s classes.
If you are interested in enrolling, please contact the school at 979-245-2801 or email [email protected].
Please Pray For:
Jean Claire Muskiet, Barbara McDonald, Louise Teutsch, Craft Family, Imogene Beard, Emil & Vivian Sliva, Carolyn Burford, Alix Bowers, Donna Rice, Mike Mahavier, Rod Cox, Joan Gaspard, Billy Mann, Jean Moye, Teresa Hollister, Marceaux Family, Tillman Daniel, Hollister Family, Munch Family, Hollister Family
Pray for our Country and our Leaders
~Please provide updates for Prayer Concerns when you are aware of them~
WANT TO BE INCLUDED…?
If we don’t have your birth date or anniversary on
file, we’d love to include you in our celebratory
wishes! Contact the church office at 245–4627 or
email: [email protected]
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BIRTHDAYS JULY
Karen Cunningham 1
Marcell Poirrier 2
Hunter Chambless 3
Clark Miller 4
Kacy Shindler 4
Susie Hutson 6
Shareth Wallace 6
Clifton Frankson 10
Adler Reese 12
Annette Isaacson 13
Percy Carroll 14
Nancy Grisham 15
Preston Williams 16
BIRTHDAYS JULY
Julie Reese 17
Lauren Stone 17
Tiler Curtner 19
Jared Schulz 20
Don Storey 20
Kay Miller 23
Iralynn Gibbens 25
Virginia Whiddon 27
Luke Estlinbaum 27
Adam Sneary 28
ANNIVERSARIES JULY
Mike & Debbie Coppock 9
Brandon & Tammy McDonald
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Tillman & Freda Daniel 14
Eric & Allyson Wright 18
Toby & Mandi Ressman 23
Mitch & Carolyn Thames 27
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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7:30 PM Scouts
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7:00 PM TROOP 145
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OFFICE CLOSED
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COMMUNION SUNDAY– NO
CHILDREN’S CHURCH 10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE
STREAM WORSHIP
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7:30 PM Scouts
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
FOOD PANTRY 7:00 PM TROOP 145
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OFFICE CLOSED
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10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE
STREAM WORSHIP
UM ARMY LEAVES
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5:30 PM S&R
Board
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6:00 PM Trustees 7:00 PM S & R
PTO
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7:30 PM Scouts
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
FOOD PANTRY 7:00 PM TROOP 145
UM ARMY RETURNS
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OFFICE CLOSED
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY 10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE
STREAM WORSHIP
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6:30 PM CHURCH
COUNCIL –
WESLEY HALL 7:30 PM Scouts
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7:00 PM TROOP 145
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OFFICE CLOSED
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10:00 AM IN PERSON & LIVE
STREAM WORSHIP
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7:30 PM Scouts
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7:00 PM TROOP 145
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OFFICE CLOSED
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FUMC STAFF
Rev. Wade Floyd Pastor Gena Herrera Chancel Choir Director Susan Parish Praise Team Leader Rebecca Sansing Praise Ringers Director Cecially Breazeale Sunshine & Rainbows Director Leslie Hubbard Administrative Secretary Amy Ging Youth Director Contact FUMC at any time, 24 hours a day, to let the church office know of hospitalizations, births, deaths, illnesses, or other concerns.
phone: 979-245-4627 e-mail: [email protected] web site: fumcbaycity.com www.facebook.com/fumcbaycitytx
Worship Services
SUNDAY
10:00 AM UNITED FAMILY
WORSHIP IN THE
SANCTUARY
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2300 Avenue H Bay City, TX 77414 CHANGE SERVICES REQUESTED
