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“OPEN ARMS” FOOD PANTRY We will be having an open house and “Pounding” for our new food pantry, “Open Arms” on Sunday, January 27, 2013, 9:00am to noon, beneath the Sanctuary. All are invited to come and see this ministry first hand and how your gifts will be used to bless those that are in need. We are collecting food items, (non-refrigerated), hygiene products, detergent, baby food and diapers. We would also like to have some children toys and books for the children there in the pantry to read and play with while their parents are in with Pastor Zach. Open Arms is an extension to other food pantries here in Hot Springs to help with immediate need of food to those who are less fortunate. If you would like to donate to this ministry, we accept all the items listed any day and every day. If you would like to donate money to this ministry, please make it out to the FUMC, Hot Springs and mark it “Open Arms”. We still will be collecting food for Jackson House on the first Sunday of each month. FUMC, Hot Springs continues to support them in all the ways we have for many years. “Open Arms” is scheduled to open on Tuesday, February 5
th from 2-4pm and each week after, Tues-
day’s, 2-4pm.
Isaiah 58:10 “Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as day.” by Candy Poirier, Director of Outreach Ministries
OUTREACH NEWS Just a reminder that the Outreach Committee continues to collect can tabs, Camp-
bell’s soup labels and box tops. Also the first Sunday of each month we collect food
for the Jackson House. This is a continuing ministry that so many of you support
greatly and we thank you so much. Blessings to all of you.
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ANNUAL GUMBO COOK-OFF IS COMING FEBRUARY 6TH
Set your calendars and get out your best gumbo recipes. Wednesday, February
6th we will be having another great Gumbo Cook-off in the Christian Life Center’s
Cupp Hall at 4:45pm. This will kick-off Lent that begins the next Wednesday,
February 13th. Come and bring your best gumbo and the church will have rice
and King’s Cake ready to share. If you are planning on bringing gumbo, call Can-
dy Poirier at 623-6668 ext. 117. We had a great turnout last year; let’s make this
one even bigger.
It Starts At Home, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m, Christian Life Center 209, January
23rd – March 13th. Our children can grow up smart, athletic, popular and polite
but lack a vibrant relationship with Christ. The few hours they spend in church each
week can be helpful, but it cannot nurture a faith in our kids that will withstand the
trials that are on the horizon. Church alone cannot teach them, we must start at
home. But many parents feel ill equipped to develop the faith of their children. In
these six sessions, we will explore biblical and tangible ways that parents—
couples, single parents, blended families and grandparents—can build a legacy of
faith for their children. Each session includes interviews with everyday parents talk-
ing about their own doubts, fears and desires. Gary Thomas, Matt Chandler, and
Kurt and Olivia Bruner provide powerful teaching that will help you give your kids
what they need to build a solid framework for lifelong faith.
Made to Crave, Mondays, January 21st, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m., CLC 204,
Orientation. Classes are January 28th - March 4th, 12:15 -
1:30 p.m. Lynda Jackson, facilitator. A health, fitness and spirituality
study designed to help you gain control of your cravings and make peace with
your body. Nutrition and exercise will be taught with Bible study.
Faithful, Abundant, True, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Christian Life Center 207, January 15-February 19th. Lee Calloway leads this women’s study with a video study led by three well known speakers. Kay Arthur teaches from basically, the entire book of Hebrews! Hebrews is both an example of God's faithfulness and a challenge to believers to be faithful in difficult times. Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21 on God's abundance. A fundamental basis for every believer is the absolute reality that God can do whatever He chooses to do. God's ability empowers our faithfulness.
Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment. In these difficult days it is absolutely essential that we learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what is false. While these three women each speak on the distinctive topic the Holy Spirit had lead them to teach, the messages result in a marvelous blend. Kay challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Priscilla points to the essential of trust in God's ability, and Beth teaches on how to discern truth from error in these difficult days.
Single and Parenting, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Christian Life Center
211, January 16 – April 24th. Alison Toney and Julie Allard lead this
study with video seminars that explain how to: Wisely encourage your kids
to obey; Help your hurting child; Eliminate debt; Deal with verbal on-
slaughts; and Figure out what your emotions are telling you. The small
group also gives a support atmosphere with others who are going through and understand the prob-
lems that you face.
Ron Hall, [email protected] 623-6668 Ext. 118
Soul Sisters, Sundays, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, 5:00 – 6:30. We will resume with great fellowship activities for women of all ages. For more information, check the church website late January.
Registration and more information available online at www.fumchotsprings.org
or contact Teresa Holt, [email protected], 501-623-6668, ext. 116
Dinner Groups Come join the fun of our small group dinner clubs! Each group consists of 8-12 people (singles/couples of all ages) who arrange to meet monthly for dinner at a time and date to be chosen by each group. You may choose to meet at someone's home and bring a dish or go out for the evening. This is a great way to make new acquaintances whether you have been around for years or just started visiting. Registration closes February 18th. We will have a kick-off
dinner late February to introduce you to your group. Let's make this our best year ever!!!! To reg-ister, fill out the form below and place in offering plate, or contact Julie Shaw at 901-508-0558 / [email protected] or Teresa Holt 501-623-6668, ext. 116/ [email protected] or regis-ter online at www.fumchotsprings.com.
Name (s) ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ART AND SOUL RETREAT HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4-6!
Many thanks to all who made this past Advent and Christmas season a musical success! Our Chan-cel Choir members and ‘seasonal singers’, along with both the Celebration and Jubilation! handbell choirs, did so well at the December 9
th “Christmas Celebration 2012” presentation. Thanks, music
leaders, for all of the hard work and professional attitudes that were shown in the preparation for the wonderful music you presented. And thanks to Steve Burns for his usual super job narrating the presentation!
We are fortunate to have Sandy O’Bier, Lynne Crow, and Kay Provus as our organists / pia-nists these past two years. Much thanks go to them for their weekly musical leadership. Our services are always “special” for the wonderful keyboard support they give each one.
And church members—thanks to you for your continued support of our church’s traditional and contemporary services. We were all created to worship the Lord—let us continue to come together to give Him our adoration and praise!
Dr. Ron Hall
Michelle Wilkins, [email protected] 623-6668, Ext. 130 or cell 318-3977
Vacation Bible School
July 22—July 26, 2013 Monday—Friday 9:00am—noon
(in the Christian Life Center)
This year’s VBS is titled "Kingdom Rock". At Kingdom Rock VBS, kids experience God’s Word in fun and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth–which makes it super easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Registration is now open for children who have had their 3rd birthday by August 2nd, 2012 through those who have completed 5th grade by May of 2013.
Your children are immersed in a week long adventure! Starting in the Christian Life Center with an unfor-gettable song and dance session with live stage show performers, they spend their morning on a journey that takes them to an “imagination station” with cool science gizmos, bible stories, movies, and games, all the while learning about God's love for them. Sign your child up today for this amazing adventure, where your child can learn to stand strong for God! Invite your friends and neighbors, too!
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...If you are interested in volunteering please text or call Michelle Wil-
kins (501) 318-3977 for more information, or to sign up to help! You can also sign up to volunteer online when you register your child! Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve God by teaching other children about God’s amazing love for all of us!
VBS Registration has begun! Enroll online today! www.fumchotsprings.org
WE NEED YOUR CREATIVE MIND!
Got talent?!? Our VBS Directors are searching for creative minds to help design/create this year’s VBS stage set and deco-rations for the classrooms/hallways! If you have been blessed with the gift of being artistic ...this is your CALL! Join our VBS Decorations Team! You will have the opportunity to work with others who share your passion for the arts while giving back to
God through your talents!!! Please contact Michelle Wilkins (501) 318-3977.
Kids R.O.C.K. JANUARY WINTER WARM-UP—THANK YOU!
“Open your arms to the poor and extend your hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20
WOW! Thank you!!!! With your help our Kids ROCK Mission Project for this month is already a BIG success! We STILL NEED MORE hats, gloves, and $5 fast food gift cards, so keep bringing those in all through the month of January. Gift cards may be dropped in the Offering Well in the Children’s Wing, or you may mail them directly to the church office marked “Attention Kids ROCK!” Hat & Glove donations can be
placed in the white tub in the CLC Welcome Center through January 31st! We will also use the monies col-lected from our Children’s Sunday School offering this month toward the purchase of these items. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL WHO HAVE ALREADY DONATED! God bless you!
LesLee Jones [email protected] 318-1377
CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGINNING It’s not too late! If you have a student in 6th grade, or older, that has not received a letter
about our Confirmation classes, please contact Michelle Wilkins, (501) 318-3977 to regis-
ter. Our first class will be held on Wednesday, January 16th at 6:00pm in the library, room
#203 in the Christian Life Center.
The class schedule for 2013 will be as follows:
FUMC KIDZ Sunday School
JANUARY—“THE AMAZING RACE...DETERMINATION”
Our lives are like a big Amazing Race, and when we practice determination, we can be the one who goes the distance and finishes strong.
The monthly memory verse is: “Let us keep on run-ning the race marked out for us,” Hebrew 12:1b. When God asks us to do something, He’s of-ten guiding us step-by-step in a certain direction that
we may not even see or realize. Our determination to be the one who follows God leads us closer to the good things He has in store for us! When you put your faith in God, He’ll give you the strength you need to keep doing what you should do—even when it’s hard and even when others give up. Because when you have the determination to finish what you’ve started, you won’t miss out on the good things God has in store for you.
(By Jessica McKee ©2012 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com *Used by permission. )
Hope everyone had a great new year! With a new year the Child Development Center has made some AWESOME changes. We have a New and Improved Logo designed by Bart Patton, FUMC’s Youth Director. Thanks Bart for all your help! We have also had an increase in enrollment and had to open a new classroom. But the greatest news of all is that we now have a waiting list! Thank you God for all the great blessings you have given to the Child Development Center and for a church that is so supportive of our Ministry.
Wednesday, January 16th 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, January 23rd 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, January 30th 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, February 6th 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, February 13th *6:00-7:00pm *Ash Wednesday Service in CLC Wednesday, February 20th 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, February 27th 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday, March 6th 6:00-7:00pm
Friday, March 8th — Saturday, March 9th Weekend Retreat!!! Sunday, March 10th—CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
My family is so blessed to be here at FUMCHS! Our youth and youth families surprised us with a Birthday/Welcome celebration and pounding last Sunday night during Sunday Night UMY in the Underground! Thank you all for your great generosity and kindness! What a blessing! We have now officially launched the 2013 teaching year with our new theme, “3-D: Lessons in Learning to See From a Spiritual Perspective from the OT Prophets.” We will be learning from the Old Testament prophets during our Sunday night lessons and have also launched a new 12 week Wednesday study to complement the Prophets Study called “Navigating through Scripture.” This study will give students a skyscrap-er view of the big story of all of the Bible. It is an exciting time for Under-ground Youth! Don’t miss out!
March 17-22, 2013: The Underground will be at Laguna Christian Beach Retreat in Panama City Beach, FL for Spring Break! It will be a fun week of Bible study, worship, and fellowship in the Gulf sun! The Gable Bradley Band will be leading us in worship, and we will enjoy the beautiful, private beaches of Laguna Christian Retreat. $375 per person ($350 Early Bird Rate and $335 Early Bird Special Family Rate). The Early Bird Special Family Rate is for families with siblings and mulitiple family members attending Beach+Break. The Early Bird Rate and Family Rate Deadline for deposit is February 3, 2013. You must have paid the $100 deposit by or before 2/3/13 to get the Early Bird and Family Rates. Get signed up by turning in your deposit to Bart in an FUMCHS Underground Special Events Envelope (available at the Underground).
WHEN: March 1-3, 2013 WHERE: John Q Hammons Convention Center—3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR COST: $75.00 Registration Deadline: January 27th Please turn in all forms to Bart. For more information you can go to their website www.accym.org.
Bart Patton, [email protected] 623-6668 Ext. 123
*1/9/13 - Wednesday UMY Fuel Resumes Underground, 6-7 PM Free *1/27/13 - Parent Forum Underground 4-5 PM *1/27/13 - ACCYM Veritas Registration Deadline *2/3/13 - Beach+Break Early Bird Registration Deadline
*3/1/13 - ACCYM Veritas Retreat Rogers, AR $75 *3/3/13 - NO UMY *3/17/13 - Beach+Break Panama City Beach, FL $375 *3/17/13 - NO UMY *3/20/13 - NO Wednesday UMY Fuel *3/24/13 - NO UMY
Candy Poirier, [email protected] 623-6668 Ext. 117
New members Chris & Leah Foster
Children Aiden, Emerson, & Finn
New Members Bart & Jenny Patton Children Will & Becca
WEDNESDAYS AT FIRST DINNER—JANUARY 23, 2013
BBQ Chopped Pork, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, & Blueberry
Cobbler for dessert p 239, church cookbook
OR SALAD AND BAKED POTATO
Just over 2 years ago, Lynn Reeves and I were talking about The Caring Place sale that used to be held each April. I had been asked to try and start this up again; how-ever I was not able to gather any interest in it. Lynn told me that a person had passed away and that the family had taken the contents of the home to Godbehere Auction Company for sale. A check came back for $1600 and I said, “This is the an-swer to our situation”! Subsequently, we received over $28,250 for the Scholarship Fund and today we give over $42,000 in scholarship aid annually.
The ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) club picks up items for the Godbehere Auction each Wednesday after lunch from about 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. I would like to thank the following men who have helped me with this project: Billy Watts, Andy Calloway, Jerry Bush, David Wylie, Byron Jackson, Sam Clark, and Ron Dent. It would be great to have more men who would like to join ROMEO and help with this mission.
During this year, we reached 81 enrollees at The Caring Place. Not all are able to attend every day – we average 30 daily. We have 9 employees and 68 volunteers that make this ministry possible. The scholarship fund is in need of your help. Please keep sending items to the Godbehere Auction each week. They are located at 901 Airport Road here in Hot Springs (501.767.4499) Tell them the proceeds are for The Caring Place or call me and I will make arrangements to pick up the items. We are also asking you to consider joining us in helping with this need. It costs $8 an hour for a person to come to The Caring Place. If you would like to give to support a person who is unable to pay his or her way, it costs $192/week or $760/month. However, any amount you can give will be greatly appre-ciated.
Thank you for your consideration of this worthy ministry.
Sincerely, Ken Krabbe
WEDNESDAYS AT FIRST DINNER—JANUARY 30, 2013
Fried Chicken, New Potatoes, Cabbage, & Apple Pie for dessert
OR SALAD AND BAKED POTATO
RUSSIAN DANCE TROUP “GRAND JETE” A HIT
What a great evening of entertainment Saturday evening, Jan. 5
th in Cupp
Hall when the children from Russia graced the stage with their folk danc-ing and ballet. We had over 300 who came to see these children ranging from ages 7 to 17 years of age that had been performing in Arkansas for 2 weeks and were leaving the next day to go back home to Russia. You all were a great support for these kids for their last performance and the love offering you gave, $1500, gave them a grand send-off back home. Thank you.
We are in need of bus drivers for the church bus on Sunday mornings.
You will need a CDL license to drive the bus. We have had a couple re-
tire and move from Hot Springs and we are short some drivers. If you
are able to help with this, call Candy Poirier at 623-6668 ext. 117 for
more information.
The Intercessory Prayer team and Prayer Ministry team would like to thank Brooks Clem of Peters Paint for his contribution of the burgundy carpet for the new Prayer Room. Thanks, Brooks, for your continued service to our church. For the children that will be starting the confirmation class. Pray that through these classes their relationship with God grows into a deeper commitment to Christ. Praise
God for this sixth grade confirmation class and their parents. May they have a desire in their hearts to know and and worship HIM. Blake Bearden Emma Ferguson Issac Schaffer Blake Wooldridge Madison Connaway Bella Geisleman Matilda Smith Griffin Wuensch Trinity Dooley Sophia Geisleman Logan Tipton Gideon Drake Maggie Purnell Reece Turner
Welcome to the two new additions to our volleyball team –
the O’Rorke siblings! Van is 17 and a Senior and Bri is 13
and in 8th grade at Lakeside. They helped us get back on
track by winning the match on Jan 8 in two straight games!
Van is actually a soccer player but has proven himself to be
an excellent volleyball player. And Bri, who has been a vol-
leyball player since way back, also played with great prow-
ess! Remember, we play every Tuesday at the Oaklawn
Church of God gym at 2110 7th Street. Check the bulletin for
game time and come cheer us on. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, January 16 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise (CLC 205) 11:00 am ROMEO 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Group 4:45 pm Wednesday Nights @ 1st Dinner (Cupp Hall) 6:00 pm Executive Team Meeting (CLC 209) Large Group Bible Study (Cupp Hall) Confirmation Class (CLC Library) Single & Parenting (CLC 211) Wednesday Night Kids Wednesday Night Youth 7:00 pm Chancel Choir ConneXion Practice Thursday, January 17 9:00 am Disciple IV (CLC 201) 11:15 am VBS Planning Meeting (Holy Ground) 11:30 am XYZ Luncheon (Shelton) 4:00 pm Endowment Committee Meeting (Shelton) Friday, January 18 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise (CLC 205) Sunday, January 20 8:15 am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am The ConneXion (Cupp Hall) Chapel Communion (Humphrey’s Chapel) Sunday School 10:45 am Connect Groups Disciple I (CLC 211) 10:55 am Worship (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Sunday Night Youth (Underground) 6:00 pm Board of Stewards (Cupp Hall) Monday, January 21 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Christian Believer (CLC 211) 9:30 am Disciple II (CLC 203) 11:00 am Celebration Handbells 12:15 pm Made to Crave (CLC 204) 1:30 pm UMW Board Meeting (CLC 201) Tuesday, January 22 9:30 am Faithful, Abundant, True (CLC 207) 5:30 pm Spanish Class (CLC 209) 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training (CLC 207) BHAGG Meeting (Quapaw Community Center) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (Underground) 8:15 pm Co-ed Volleyball game @ Oaklawn Church of God
Wednesday, January 23 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise (CLC 205) 11:00 am Retired Old Men Eating Out 1:30 pm Knitwit Meeting (CLC 205/207 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Group 4:45 pm Wednesday Nights @ 1st Dinner (Cupp Hall) 6:00 pm Large Group Bible Study (Cupp Hall) Confirmation Class (CLC Library) Wednesday Night Kids Wednesday Night Youth It Starts at Home (CLC 209) Single & Parenting (CLC 211) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir ConneXion Practice Thursday, January 24 9:00 am Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life (CLC 201) Friday, January 25 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise (CLC 205) Sunday, January 27 8:15 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School The ConneXion 10:45 am Connect Groups Disciple I (CLC 211) 10:55 am Worship 5:00 pm Sunday Night Youth (Underground) Monday, January 28 8:30 am Pilates (CLC 202) 9:00 am Christian Believer (CLC 211) 9:30 am Disciple II (CLC 203) 11:00 am Celebration Handbells 12:15 pm Made to Crave (CLC 204) Tuesday, January 29 9:30 am Faithful, Abundant, True (CLC 207) 5:30 pm Spanish Class (CLC 209) 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Leadership Meeting (CLC 204) Stephen Ministry Training (CLC 207) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (Underground)
In Memory of Bill Leubben
David & Mary An McClung
In Memory of Fred Ledder
Ronald Muse
In Memory of Helen Parker, Joyce Whitfield’s mother
Monica Rothert
Byron Jackson
L.R. & Shirley Ramick
Ronni & Julie Twyford
Craig & Tracy Keaton
Thea Mathis
In Memory of Robert Fudge, Barbara Renkie’s father
Walker & Debbie Loyd
Sympathy is expressed to the family of Marc Honey in the passing of his mother Mrs. Betty Honey. Her service was Wednesday, January 16, in Prescott, AR Sympathy is expressed to the family of Barbara Ratcliff in the passing of her brother Charles Clark. Sympathy is expressed to Sharon & Rick Waddle in the passing of Sharon’s brother, Mr. Larry Carman of Prescott, AR.
Two upcoming events are designed to help new people connect with the church:
Sunday, January 20, is New Member Sunday. Several families are plan-ning to join our church on this day! Everyone who decides to join will be wel-comed and celebrated, while no one will feel singled out.
The following Sunday, January 27, we will host a special “Plug-In Luncheon” at noon. Enjoy a free lunch, meet our program staff, and learn ways to plug into our church’s groups and ministries!
If you have questions or plan to participate in either of these special events, please contact the church office at (501) 623-6668 or email [email protected].
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"The Foundation Sunday School Class will be doing an overview of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University beginning Sunday January 13 through February 3. Anyone interested in participating is welcome. There is no cost involved for this overview and discussion"
