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Methodist Messenger Our Mission: Welcome All, Win to Christ, Equip to Follow, Serve Christ’s Mission
Your Monthly Source of Information & Inspiration from Clanton First United Methodist Church June 2018
Meghan S. Kelley Wes Kelley Co-Pastors Jeff Herron Youth Minister Greg Faulkner Minister of Music Christi Mitchell Children’s Minister Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith AdministrativeAssistant Lynn Best Office Manager Mary Morris Accompanist/ Organist Linda Niles Preschool Director Barbara Lewis Treasurer Antonio Trujillo Judy Holley Custodians Deanna Bonagura Elaine Johnson Megan McCarter Sonya Mahan Nursery Staff Barbara Perdue Kitchen Director Office Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office Phone (205) 755-0490 FAX (205) 755-0840 Worship Services
8:30 AM River 9:30 AM Hydrate 11:00 AM Traditional 11:30 AM Hispanic Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Since we arrived here, we have heard story after story of Ms. Helen Parrish. The marks of her life and ministry are all over this church and shine through in every life that she touched. From creating God’s World, to welcoming those with special needs, to making everyone feel special, Ms. Helen certainly left behind an inspiring legacy! Recently our Administrative Council voted to approve a new fund to honor the memory and legacy of Ms. Helen Parrish. Because of her great love for our church, it seemed most fitting to establish The Helen Parrish Memorial Capital Reserve Fund (“Helen’s Fund” for short). The purpose of these funds is to provide for the long-term financial support for major capital expenses and to eliminate all church debt, so that the church may focus on the ministry of making disciples of all people, for the transformation of the world. This fund is different from other designated funds in both how the donations are used and how the funds are approved: Donation Uses:
1. Capital Expenditures: Donations made to Helen’s Fund will be used for expenses that are beyond the scope of the annual Trustees budget. These include major repairs, major renovations, and major building projects.
2. Debt Reduction: 10% of every donation made to Helen’s Fund will be used immediately to pay down the principal on debt held by the church. When the church does not hold debt, 100% of the donation shall remain in Helen’s Fund. Approval of Expenses: Expenses from Helen’s Fund shall be approved in advance with due diligence by the following bodies, in consultation with the Pastors/Clergy: 1)The Board of Trustees 2) The Finance Committee 3)The Administrative Council Our current project is the renovation of the Education Building bathrooms. We feel this honors Ms. Helen in particular by allowing these bathrooms to be conducive for those with special needs. Ms. Helen did a lot of small things with great love. That’s how she made a lasting impact in so many lives. Though we never met her, we have been inspired by her life and her lasting witness through your lives. We believe in Clanton FUMC and our ongoing ministries that make disciples of Jesus Christ. Because of that, we have already invested some of our own money in Helen’s Fund, above and beyond our regular giving. We invite you to prayerfully discern your gift to Helen’s Fund. Each financial gift, no matter how small or how great, is a gift made in good faith that will have lasting impact on every life that is touched through the ministries of our church For questions or more information, feel free to get in touch with either Meghan or Wes. Grace and Peace, Meghan and Wes
MEAL SCHEDULE – THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS June 4 – Hydrate Greeters June 11 – Aldersgate June 18 – Verbena UMC June 25 – Koinonia
River Church will meet each Sunday at 8:30 am at Lake Mitchell’s John Trobaugh Pavilion and continue to Labor Day. The 8:30 Traditional service will not meet during the summer until after Labor Day. All are welcome to join First United Methodist Church on beautiful Lake Mitchell every Sunday morning for worship! Sunday School will follow, led by Paul Smith.
Pardon Our Dust! Restroom Renovation On Schedule Our restroom renovation project is underway and on schedule! Here's what you need to know:
• At least one restroom will be available on each floor. • Take turns if necessary! Please respect the privacy of the opposite gender. • Restrooms in the Parrish Activity Center are unaffected. Use them anytime. • Project will take estimated 3 months to complete. • Project will take 1-week break during VBS week. • Direct questions and concerns to our Trustees' Project Manager David McCary.
Father’s Day
We honor and pray for all of the men that have been a father or mentor, that have nurtured and cared for us.
Thank you for your guidance and love.
We love you!
You are invited to a Baby Shower In honor of:
Mrs. Stephanie Hagler Cleckler & Baby Rita Grace Saturday, June 16 Crossroads Café 2:00-4:00 pm Registered at Target and Wal-Mart. For more information please contact, Michele Smith at 334-224-4199
All Youth and Children
Volunteers You’re Invited!
Appreciation Brunch & Safe Sanctuaries
Training Sunday, June 24 11 AM-12 Noon
Fellowship Hall
We want to express our gratitude for all the ways that you help to make disciples of the next generation. We also want to equip you with updated information and
requirements of our Safe Sanctuaries policy.
*All volunteers must receive updated Safe Sanctuaries training. If you are unable to make this meeting,
please make plans to attend an Appreciation Dessert and Training on Wednesday, August 22, 6:30 -7:30 PM
For more info, contact Meghan Kelley [email protected] or 205.755.0490
Promotion
Sunday will be June 10.
All rising kindergarteners and third graders will receive
Bibles at 9:30 am and be recognized at 11:00 am. If you
have a rising kindergartener or third grader, please contact
Christi Mitchell at 205-755-0490 or
[email protected] to ensure that your child receives
his / her Bible.
IRS Donation Guidelines: The Matthew 25 Fund In order for your donation to the Matthew 25 Fund to be tax-deductible, you must not name a specific person or family when making your gift. (IRS Publication 526, page 6, "Contributions to Individuals"). The Matthew 25 Fund will continue to support people and families in need as always. Thank you to everyone who generously supports our Matthew 25 Fund, helping our Chilton County neighbors!
Dear Church Family, Thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards and phone calls during my recent shoulder surgery. Love, Syble Baldwin
FLOWERS The flowers that were recently given in the sanctuary are in celebration of Mr. Jase Beam’s 1st birthday from his grandmother, Mrs. Robin Cobern. If you would like to have flowers placed in the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one please sign-up on the flower calendar in the Main Building located in the warming kitchen and contact a florist listed on the board. After worship services, flower arrangements that are left will be taken to someone sick or homebound with a message attached that says,
“These flowers have been on the altar at your church. They have heard the hymns sung, the prayers offered and the sermon preached. Now, they come to share God’s love with you.”
For more info contact Elisabeth Smith
at 205-755-0490.
FUMC Summer Picnic & Game Night
Wednesday, June 13 at 5:30
FUMC Activity Center & Grounds
Join us for a free, awesome evening of fun
for all ages. Family games will be set up,
along with an “Open-Mic” station to share
family-friendly music and singing emceed by
Mickey Hardwick. Door prizes will be given
away. The United Methodist Men will grill
dinner. Please bring your lawn chairs, board
games and yard games to set up for
entertainment. All musicians are welcome to
bring their instruments. Open- Mic
participants should email Stanley Batchelor
[email protected] to sign-up.
Clanton FUMC Volunteers are responsible for
delivering meals June 11-14
(The answer is found on the bottom of the back page.)
Birthdays
1 Gwen Davis 2 Martha Bialas, Clayton Collum 4 Catherine Burnett, Morgan Eason 5 Tyler Bailey, Easton Patterson 6 Parker Argo, Al Headley 7 Faye Brown, Davis, Dolbare 9 Sidda Cleckler, Mickey Hardwick 10 Ellie Grace Reece, Levi Sosa 12 Judy Riviere 14 Jennifer Zuelzke 17 Isabelle Alexander, John Alexander, Roy Mulhorn 18 Alex Bryant, Jonny Cisson, Christy Ogle, Bryleigh Ray 20 Sherrie Calhoun, Jerry Jackson, Lisa Mims 21 Larry Koons, Alaina Oldroyd 22 Jeff Bailey, Nash Carter
23 Nancy Bentley, James O’Rear, Gunner Popwell, Rennie Teel 24 Kai Bowen, Albert Byrd, Olivia Giambrone, Mike Gothard, Jerry
Hargrove, Mark Nolen, Kathy Zuelzke 26 Makenna Cleckler, Linda Cobb 27 Nancy Collins 28 Peyton Keel, Tonya Marsh, Brad Owen 29 Max Scott 30 Pam Koons, June Little, Sweda Muir, Ian Velasquez
Ushers for June
Ken Baldwin, Al Headley, David McCary and Byron Thornhill
Acolytes June 3: Emma Elmore, Cooper Gray, Harper Kelley, and Caden Wilkins
June 10: Libby Cate Collins and Aiden Smitherman June 17: Madison Herron and Dennis Mitchell
June 24: Cresley Haggard and Carly McKee
Anniversaries
1 Mr & Mrs Channing Barron (Rebecca) Mr & Mrs Burey Haggard (Misty) 2 Mr & Mrs Bob Hafner (Robbie) Mr & Mrs Shane Ogle (Christy) 3 Mr & Mrs Jeremy Carter (Susan) Mr & Mrs Chad Gray (Rhonda) Mr & Mrs David McCary (Donna) 4 Mr & Mrs Danny Eiland (Ann) Mr & Mrs Bill Hurst (Ann) 5 Mr & Mrs Todd Reece (Kellie) 6 Mr & Mrs Trevor Thomas (Anna) 8 Mr & Mrs Rick Mims (Reba) 9 Mr & Mrs Tim Linderman (Mary) 10 Mr & Mrs Joe Dennis (Adriane) Mr & Mrs Mark Nolen (Mary Ann) 11 Mr & Mrs Jarod Nelson (Emily) 12 Mr & Mrs Robert Dolbare (Hailey) 13 Mr & Mrs Danny Brown (Rebecca) 15 Mr & Mrs Cory Cleckler (Amy) 17 Mr & Mrs Carlis Shaw (Katrina) 18 Mr & Mrs Hunter Eason (Morgan) 21 Mr & Mrs Art Zuelzke (Kathy) 22 Mr & Mrs Louie Bentley (Nancy) 25 Mr & Mrs Paul McKinney (Linda) 27 Mr & Mrs Shawn Simms (Rachea) 28 Mr & Mrs Wade Watley (Jennifer) 29 Mr & Mrs David Locke (Kimiera)
HYDRATE GREETERS June 3 - Tonya Marsh, April Teel, Amy Trentham June 10 - Doug & Robin Thompson, John & Susan Cornelius June 17 (Father's Day) - Ron & Nancy Dovey, Stephanie Gibson, Karen
Smith June 24 - Candice Hight, David & Kimiera Locke
Children’s Page
A Publication of FUMC Children’s Ministry
June 2018
June 10 is Promotion Sunday! On this day, rising Kindergartners and 3rd graders will receive bibles at the Hydrate service and will be recognized at the 11:00 service. New kindergartners should plan to attend Hydrate and join the other children when they dismiss to SURGE Children’s Church in the Upper Room when the music ends (around 10am).
God’s World is open to all children age 3 (and potty trained) through 6th grade (and youth helpers). Preschoolers will need adult help on the field trips. To register for God’s World, email Christi Mitchell at [email protected] and indicate which field trips your child will be attending, as we are limited to 32 on the bus. Scholarships are available for the field trips if needed.
GOD’S WORLD 2018 SCHEDULE June 12-22
Tuesday June 12: 9:00-11:30 at FUMC. Drop off in
Crossroads Café; pick up on playground.
Wednesday June 13: Field Trip to Mountain View
Orchards in Jemison. We will leave at 9am and
return at 11am. Trip is free, but kids will need
money for ice cream. RSVP by 6/12.
Thursday June 14: 9:00-11:30 at FUMC. Drop off in
Crossroads Café; pick up on playground.
Tuesday June 19: 9:00-11:30 at FUMC. Drop off in
Crossroads Café; pick up on playground.
Wednesday June 20: Field Trip to Alabama Nature
Center at Lanark (in Millbrook). We will leave at
8:00am and return at 2:30pm. Cost is $15 per child;
free for adults. Participants will need a sack lunch, a
change of clothes and towel, and shoes for hiking
through a rocky creek (old sneakers, water shoes
with a thick sole, etc.—sandals are okay, but they
will get tiny rocks in them frequently—NO flip
flops). RSVP by 6/18.
Thursday June 21: 9:00-11:30 at FUMC. Drop off in
Crossroads Café; pick up on playground.
Friday June 22: Field Trip to Shark Tooth Creek in
Aliceville. We will leave at 8am and return at 4pm.
Cost is $25 for children and adults and participants
will need a sack lunch, swim wear, dry clothes,
towel, sunscreen, etc. We will be walking through a
creek and then swimming and playing on the water
trampoline. RSVP by 6/18.
SUMMER PICNIC AND GAME NIGHT
Wednesday June 13 @ 5:30pm Come and join us for a FUN night together!
Summer Day Camp @ Lake Mitchell
June 30; 1-8pm. All (uprising) 3rd-6th graders are invited for a day of swimming, kayaking, grilling, singing, crafts, and FUN! Supper and snacks provided. Bring a life jacket. You may also bring your favorite floats & lake toys. RSVP no later than June 26. Parents interested in joining us/volunteering should contact Christi Mitchell.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ FUMC
July 9-12 -- 5:30-8pm Closing Program Friday July 13 @ 6pm
Preschool – 6th Grade
Register online (kids AND volunteers): https://vbspro.events/p/02d038
Or www.clantonfumc.org under the “programs”
and “children” tabs.
Mark your calendars! Worship Arts Camp will take place July 23-27. Registration begins July 1.
First United Methodist Church U.S. Postage Paid 207 8th Street North Permit No. 77 Clanton, AL 35045 Non-Profit Org.
Clanton, Al
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Youth
News &
Notes The 2018 Seniors express their appreciation for your prayers, encouragement and gifts during graduation. Thank you, Church, for supporting our seniors and blessing them with service and dinner. June Schedule: Small group with dinner (June 3, 10, 24) Wednesday evenings (June 6, 13, 20, 27) Worship practice at 4:30; service at 6:17 June 17- No service in honor of Father’s Day One-day Getaway – Trip to Six Flags Over Georgia will be announced soon!!! Bus will leave at 7 and return at midnight. Cost is $35 to enter, plus lunch and game money. Look for forms and information Wednesday nights. SUMMER TRIP is JULY 14 and 15! White water and zip lining!!! Sign-ups and money due ($100) by July 11. NEW Girls of Grace & Boys of Summer – meeting June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24. Girls of Grace will meet 9 am – 1 pm Boys of Summer will meet 6 – 7:30 pm The Girls of Grace will help the children’s ministry on June 12 & 19 with God’s World. For more information, contact Jeff Herron or Jan Davis.
Answer to inside puzzle: 87, parking space numbers are read from the driver’s perspective.
Office Hours - 8:00 am- 4:30 pm Mon- Fri
Office Phone - (205) 755-0490
Fax # - (205) 755-0840
Worship 8:30 am (River), 9:30 am
(Hydrate) and 11:00 am (Traditional)
Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 AM
San Juan Hispanic Service 11:30 AM
View our Newsletter online at
www.clantonfumc.org
