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July & August 2019

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR

LOVE GOD

Each week on the front of our bulletin we see our

vision statement. “Love God, Build Bridges, and

Grow Together.” These three points came to us, as a

church, after much prayer, discussion, and spiritual

discernment. It was agreed upon by the body of the

church as led by our Fruitful Congregation Team

three to four years ago. The implementation of our

vision statement as well as other goals decided upon

during the first three years of our Fruitful Congrega-

tion journey are only in their early stages. Full re-

sults will not be seen for some time yet. Of course,

successful results will be dictated by our ability and

willingness to embrace the challenges that naturally

come from such a process.

As we continue to move in this direction it is all

the more important that we understand what our vi-

sion statement is all about. After all, it is the means

by which we will seek to fulfill our mission state-

ment which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for

the transformation of the world.

So, what does it mean to us to love God? The

first thing that comes to mind is the scripture where

Jesus is asked by the Pharisees to tell them which is

the greatest commandment. He told them this;

“„Love the Lord your God with all your heart and

with all your soul and with all your mind.‟ 38 This is

the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the se-

cond is like it: „Love your neighbor as your-

self.” 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these

two commandments.”

Matthew 22:37-39

As part of our core values, which were also

agreed upon through our Fruitful Congregation Jour-

ney, we have also declared the following;

“We believe in following the example of Jesus.

We value every person and treat one another with

love and care. We welcome people of all ages and

backgrounds by sharing the gospel, fostering engage-

ment, and nurturing discipleship. (Rom. 3:21-26,

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)”

What then is the answer to our question; What

does it mean to love God? It simply comes down to

this – loving God with all that we are, all that we

have, and all we‟ll ever be. Loving God also re-

quires us to live out that love by learning how to love

all of those around us and not just our family or

friends. We are called to love people in the condi-

tion we find them even as God loves us in the condi-

tion he found us.

Loving God requires us to turn over our desires in

order to fulfill God‟s desires for us as individuals

and as a congregation. As Jesus said; “Not my will,

but thy will be done.”

As you may have guessed, the tricky part here is

being able to humble ourselves before the Lord, let-

ting go of what we want, what we like, and what we

are comfortable with in order to get serious about

making God our first priority.

Our goal here is fully scriptural and within God‟s

call for each of us. We can find and experience all

God‟s goodness, mercy, and blessings and begin ful-

filling our vision to love God if we will humble our-

selves before the Lord and pray. So, will you join

me in the coming months to be in prayer as we sur-

render our will and pray for God‟s will to be done in

our hearts, our lives, our church, and our communi-

ties even as it is in heaven.

God bless you,

Pastor Darren

Health Cabinet News:

The Health Cabinet is off for the

months of July and August. They

will start again in September.

FAIRMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

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Giving Above and Beyond Our Tithe:

The Leadership Council has designated a second

projector for the sanctuary as our new project.

Estimate cost is $8000.00.

Donations received: 2505.00

Rational: A second projector

will enhance our worship service by allowing every-

one to equally and easily view the scriptures,

song lyrics, and videos we use during our worship

If you would like to be a part of expanding our

hospitality to everyone in the sanctuary please

prayerfully consider making a contribution.

Thank you and God bless you.

SUMMER MUSIC SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 30th-Alissa Meyer, Violin

Sunday, July 14th-Carolyn Williams (vocal solo)

Sunday, July 21st- Jill Reehling (vocal solo)

Sunday, July 28th - Kelly Richards Chaney Trio

Sunday, August 11th - Forgiven Duet

(Floyd & Debby Baker)

Sunday, August 18th - Pastor Darren

Sunday, August 25th, - Lori Baxter (Vocal Solo)

ROCK AT THE PARK

Bring your lawn Chairs come rain or shine and join

us for Rock at the Park. Shows start @6:30pm..

July 19th-Peyton Sisters

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation will be July 21-25 from 6-8pm.It will be

for pre-k (ages 4 or 5) through Grade 5. and it will be

the grade they go into when they go back to school

in August.

The theme will be

“Standing Strong in the

battle for Truth”. If you

can help please see Cheryl

Williams.

GIVE THE GIFT OF CAMP

Impact 2818 is your outdoor local church-

centered ministry of the Indiana Conference of The

United Methodist Church.

We exist to serve, partner, and resource the local

church in order to help in the discipleship of families

throughout the state and beyond.

We do this by creating outdoor, camp experiences

that last beyond one week to make life-long disciples

of Jesus.

The details . . .

Help your family, friends, and neighbors experi-

ence camp by:

1. Encouraging family and friends to

visit getkidstocamp.com.

2. Providing a partial gift ($50,

$100,etc) or covering the full cost

of their week at camp (up to $449)

Impact 2818 camp locations include:

- Epworth Forest Conference Center (North Web-

ster, In,)

- Pine Creek Camp ,(Pine Village, In.)

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April-May

2018/2019 Fiscal Year Budget: $168,234,

Monthly Goal: $14,020 Funds needed per week $3,235

Apr-19 May-19

Thank you for your faithful support.

Your Finance Team &

Leadership Council

It’s Never to Late to Start . . .

By utilizing the latest methods of electronic bank-

ing, eGive ensures that your pledge/offering are deliv-

ered electronically, increasing efficiency and saving

resources and time for you, the giver. Convenience is

a big part of eGive. No more writing weekly or

monthly checks or getting behind on your pledge be-

cause of weather, vacations, etc. Through your bank,

you would make your pledge using the bank Bill Pay

method.

eGive Benefits

eGive makes good stewardship easy and conven-

ient.

You will never get behind on your pledges because

the eGive transactions are scheduled (through bank

Bill Pay) for the amount and on the date selected.

This eliminates the need to write a check and bring

your envelope on weekly basis. You will still need to

write checks for special giving (Missions, Easter

Flowers, Projector, Building Fund, VBS, etc.)

Your Bill Pay payment provides you an instant re-

ceipt for your records.

The church will be provided a notification of your

pledge for the Financial Secretary‟s records when your

bank sends a bill pay check. Remember; tell your bank

that you want to sign up Bill Pay.

How Do I Sign Up?

Contact our church treasurer who will assist you in

setting up your electronic payment.

Your payment (pledge) is made through your own

bank using Bill Pay. This is Direct Debit Giving,

where your donation is given directly from your bank

account to the Church‟s account.

The payment will be made to The Fairmount State

Bank, 101 North Main Street, PO Box 8, Fairmount,

IN 46928.

The payment account will be requested when you

initially set up the payment. For example: Routing #

074904365, act# 006xxxx. Our treasurer will provide

the complete number when you are ready to set it up.

General Fund Giving 13,703 10,026

Mission Donations 0 0

Other Designated Donations 0 0

Total Income: 13,703 10,026

Expenses Amount Amount

Tithing Conf. & Dist. 0 0

Pastoral Support 6,667 7,052

Staff Salaries 1,208 1,208

Office Supplies 183 244

Trustees 5,000 2,050

Finance/Stewardship 0 0

Family/Adult/Youth Minis-

tries 81 34

Worship/Hospitality 100 0

Outreach Ministries 275 0

Designated Giving 0 0

Total Expenses 13,514 10,588

Reserved Designated Funds 12,046 0

Memorial Gift Funds 4,286 0

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BIRTHDAYS JULY 07/03 George Babcock 07/03 Tyler Trice 07/05 Samantha King 07/07 Duke Sneed 07/08 AJ Mercker 07/11 Andy Pack 07/12 Cameron Tomlinson 07/12 Evelyn Beth Roth 07/18 Jim Shouse Don Spahr 07/19 Charles Pack 07/25 Reagan Campbell 07/26 Rachel Holmes 07/27 Conner Hunt Kristin Mercker 07/30 Sally Mack Jamarah Landis 07/31 Calvin Roth

AUGUST 08/02 Azmae Turner 08/03 Chad Harbert 08/05 Janet Vardaman Sara Spahr Jan Roth Jacy Culley 08/07 Gabriel Landis 08/12 Darlene Culley 08/13 Sandy Fox 08/14 Andy Presswood 08/17 Jeremy Landis 08/22 Nancy Clem 08/23 Rita Smoot Sean Hensley 08/24 Robert L. Roth Jill Henry Tina Peck 08/27 Floyd Landis 08/28 Max Miller 08/29 Kyle Vest 08/31 Andy Sharkey Mindy Warman

Anniversaries JULY 07/01 Jeff & Rhonda Johnson 07/07 Kevin & Tricia McMahan 07/15 George & Jayne Babcock 07/17 Gary & Amber Turner

AUGUST 08/03 Greg & Jane Maurer 08/04 Dennis & Darlene Clevenger 08/05 AJ & Robyn Mercker 08/14 Mike & Wanda Carter 08/16 Jack & Jenny Covington

Notifications:

UMW AUCTION

Looking ahead and planning for a great UMW Auction November 23rd. Start thinking what can I

do? Can I make something? Can I put together a basket? Can I bake something? Can I invite my

friends and family? Can I help? Please answer yes and join us! More information will follow. Please

let Rhonda know if you have any questions.

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HEAD USHER Andy Presswood LITURGIST Kellie Hunt COMMUNION STEWARD Carol Trice AUDIO-VISIUAL

Dennis Clevenger, George Babcock Jackson Manwell, Jonah Johnson DOOR GREETERS 4-Dennis & Darlene Clevenger 11-Greg & Nancy Clem 18–Gordon Gough 25-Jane Sharkey ACOLYTES 4-TBA 11-Dalton Sneed & Jamarah Landis 18-Zella Holloway & Hadleigh Jump 25-Mara & Emma Reehling ALTAR FLOWERS 4-Nikki Hensley 11-Tootie Titus 18-Jan Roth 25-Jack & Jenny Covington

NURSERY

4-TBA 11-TBA 18-TBA 25- TBA

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4-TBA 11-TBA 18-TBA 25–TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL Marilyn Roth HIGH SCHOOL Cheryl Williams CHILDREN’S CHURCH 4-TBA

The Faithful in Action

HEAD USHER

Gordon Gough

LITURGIST

Jack Covington

COMMUNION STEWARD

Wanda Carter

AUDIO-VISIUAL

Dennis Clevenger, George Babcock Jackson Manwell, Jonah Johnson DOOR GREETERS 7-Steve & Marolyn Turner 14-Jake & Marilyn Roth 21-Jerry & Janet Vardaman 28-George & Jayne Babcock ACOLYTES 7-TBA 14-Jamarah Landis 21-TBA 28-Mara & Emma Reehling ALTAR FLOWERS 7-Greg & Jane Maurer 14-George & Jayne Babcock 21-Wilbur & Kay Webb 28-Joe & Anita Manwell

NURSERY 7– Rose Kegg 14–Rose Kegg 21-Rose Kegg 28-Rose Kegg ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 14-TBA 21-TBA 28-TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL Marilyn Roth HIGH SCHOOL Cheryl Williams CHILDREN’S CHURCH 7-Cheryl Williams

JULY AUGUST