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Come Before WinterI am writing this article on Monday amid growing reports that our area may have ice and snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. In anticipation of this weather schools are closing and grocery stores are packed as area residents shop for the supplies they might need. We are doing our best to get ready for whatever comes. This winter weather may help us connect more personally with a plea that the Apostle Paul made to his young apprentice, Timothy, in II Timothy 4:21. Paul is in prison in Rome, and Timothy is in Ephesus. Many have deserted Paul, but he knows he can count on Timothy to come see him. He asks Timothy to bring him a coat and some books. Then Paul adds, “Do your best to come before winter.”
What a statement... “Do your best to come before winter.” Paul is reminding Timothy that his visit has to be made right away. Once winter arrives the icy weather will cause shipping lanes to be closed so that Timothy cannot sail to Rome until the spring. In other words, months will go by, and Paul knows he may not be alive at that point. So he urges Timothy to come before winter. It really is that important.
This reminds us that there are seasons in our own lives as well. We often put off decisions and actions that we know we need to make. Among those important matters are our own involvement in worship, study, and service through the Church of Jesus Christ. The longer we delay the more likely other things will interfere. Come before winter. What does that phrase mean for each of us? What decisions need to be made now and what actions need to be taken now so that the opportunity will not be lost forever. Come before winter.
Let me remind us of the schedule of events for our Religious Arts Festival, February 6-9.
Thursday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.-NoonArchitectural tour of two downtown churches led by Jeff Benton
Friday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. Organ concert by Dr. Fred Teardo, Director of Music and organist at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Birmingham, followed by a reception and opening of the Art Exhibit by FUMC members
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Art Exhibit by FUMC members in Fellowship Hall; lecture on “Stained Glass Windows: Telling the Story” at 10:00 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m.in the sanctuary presented by Carrie Crow and Kelly Hilburn of American Consultation on Stained Glass. At 2:00 p.m. the Capri Theatre will show the movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Sunday, February 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Art by FUMC members on exhibit in Fellowship Hall. Join us in the sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. for “Music for Cathedrals” as our Cathedral Choir and Adult Ensemble present a survey of music written for and performed in cathedrals over the past 1,000 years.
Charge Conference is this Sunday in the sanctuary immediately following 11:00 a.m. service. See you Sunday,
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First United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry congregation.
Social ServicesFor those in need of assistance, please refer to our Social Services Department.
This office is available for calls at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 834-9230.
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS february 2-february 8, 2014SuNDay, february 2 7:30 a.m. Covenant Group (L. Nolen) 8:00 a.m. Previous Sunday Service aired on WFRZ-TV 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for Children, Youth, and Adults11:00 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Charge Conference12:00 p.m. Teacher Think Tank 3:00 p.m. ELMO Super Bowl 4:30 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meeting 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. MYFMONDay, february 3 9:05 a.m. Senior Adults Firm Believers Exercise Group 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clothes Bank Open (2911 Zelda Road)10:00 a.m. Praying in Color (WH 203)10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Respite Ministry 10:15 a.m. UMW Executive Board Meeting (WH 205)12:30 p.m. UMW Circle 4 Meeting (WH 207) 5:30 p.m. Disciple 1 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:45 p.m. Girl ScoutsTueSDay, february 4 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (L. Bryan, WH 201) 7:00 a.m. Young Men’s Bible Study (J. Blount, WH 207)10:00 a.m. Terrific Tuesdays12:00 p.m. Cathedral Bells 5:30 p.m. Ladies Exercise 5:45 p.m. Allegro Bells 6:30 p.m. Introduction to the New TestamentWeDNeSDay, february 5 9:00 a.m. Fix-It Shop 9:30 a.m. The Pray-ers Prayer Team 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clothes Bank Open (2911 Zelda Road) 9:45 a.m. Children’s Chapel10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Respite Ministry 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study (L. Bryan)11:30 a.m. Lunch Following Bible Study12:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (G. Walters)12:00 p.m. Women’s Partners in Prayer 4:30 p.m. Women’s Covenant Group 4:30 p.m. Open Altar Prayer Time (Sanctuary) 4:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper 6:00 p.m. Work Area Meetings 6:00 p.m. Previous Sunday Service aired on WFRZ-TV 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs’ Rehearsals 6:15 p.m. Combined Choir Rehearsal 7:45 p.m. Adult EnsembleTHurSDay, february 6 7:00 a.m. Youth Breakfast & Devotion (Chick-Fil-A, Ann Street) 9:05 a.m. Senior Adults Firm Believers Exercise Group10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Respite Ministry10:00 a.m. Invitation to Genesis 5:30 p.m. Ladies Exercise 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study friDay, february 7 7:00 p.m. Organ ConcertSaTurDay, february 8 8:00 a.m. District Committee on Ordained Ministry 3:30 p.m. Joy for Johnny
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Music for a Cathedral, February 9Our closing concert for the Religious Arts Festival will feature music written specifically for cathedrals. We will begin the concert with a movement from Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil. The men of the chorus will set the stage with a prayerful chant and then the entire choir will join their voices as we sing O Come, Let Us Worship. At the conclusion of the work an introduction will be given for the concert.
Gregorian ChantChant has been a part of worship in the earliest cathedrals. We will sing a portion of one of the most famous chants, Veni creator spiritus. This chant is used for church dedications, installations of popes, etc.
RenaissanceOur Adult Ensemble will present two selections from the Renaissance period, 1400-1600. They will perform Palestrina’s Sicut Cervus (Like as the hart) and Cantate Domino by Monteverdi.
BaroqueWe will next move forward to the Baroque period (1600-1750) and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Linda Gill will perform Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in e minor BWV 533. The choir will perform the last movement of Bach’s B Minor Mass, Dona nobis pacem. We will be joined on this performance by trumpets and tympani. Next week we will include notes on the second half of the concert. This is a unique opportunity to hear some of the greatest music ever written for the church. We hope you will invite your friends to this free concert on Sunday, February 9, at 4:00 p.m.
New MembersJack, Amy, and John Dalton Cooper, 1815 Pineneedle Road, Montgomery, AL 36106. Jack is a surgeon with Montgomery Surgical Specialists, and Amy is a cardiologist with Montgomery Cardiovascular Associates. Jack comes to us from a local church, and Amy comes to us from First United Methodist Church, Grand Bay, Alabama. John Dalton will be added to our Preparatory Roll.
In MemoriamWalter Ryland Byars January 23, 2014
Douglas (Sandy) F. Sanford January 24, 2014
SympathyThe ministers and congregation wish to express their sympathy to Glenn and Joy Yates upon the death of his father, John Yates.
Our Known HospitalizedChildren’s Hospital Camp Hughes
In Memory OfAnne Bailey Stegall Seminary Foundation: Jule W. Perry
Charles Bradshaw Joyce Conrad; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Forester; Sandra Forrester; Lisa Fuller and Everett; Carline R. Green; Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Hook; Dr. Blake Horne; Virginia Noblin; Paul and Shana James, Shelton, Hilsman, and Carter; Karen Sullivan; Joseph Ministry: Dae Miller; Stegall Seminary Foundation: Wilbur and Betty Hufham; Bonner and Sandra Patrick
Ray Bean, Jr. Roger and Judy Duggar; John and Caroline Sease; Joseph Ministry: The Seekers Sunday School Class; Stegall Seminary Foundation: Anne Searcy
Olive Frierson DeCaro Respite Ministry: Craig and Susan Chapman
Hubert J. Kessler Stegall Seminary Foundation: Cindy Kessler
Dick McKenzie Ed and Carol Willingham
Oakley Melton Lisa Fuller and Everett
Margie Reed Respite Ministry: Jeb S. Cloyd; Scott Williams
A.C. Seal Stegall Seminary Foundation: Carolyn Black
Around the Congregation
Music for Sunday, February 2“Send Out Thy Light” Balakirev
Cathedral Choir
Musicnews
TERRIFIC TUESDAYSFebruary 4 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Renee Thompson- Volunteer Opportunities at Baptist South.
TEACHER THINK TANKAll children’s teachers are invited to join us on Sunday, February 2, at noon for a time of sharing and learning from one another. Lunch will be provided. A nursery for younger children and open gym for older children are available
upon request. Please register at www.fumcmontgomery.org.
ELMO (ELEMENTARY METHODIST ORGANIZATION)Sunday, February 2, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Grades 4-6
Brunswick Zone (across from Lowe’s)Come SPARE an afternoon at the superBOWL party this Sunday!
$5 for bowling, shoes, french fries and a drink. Remember to wear socks.
BRING YOUR BIBLE TO CHURCHWinners of the “Bring Your Bible to Church” Sunday School challenge will be announced next week! The winning classes will enjoy a party during Sunday School on February 9th. We are so proud of all of the children!
CHILDREN’S PRAYER CONFERENCETheme: Praying the Psalms Sunday, February 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
SPROUTSGrades 2-6
Sundays, February 23, March 2 and 16, 5:00-7:15 p.m.Registration is available online at fumcmontgomery.org.
Thought for the Week: “The best vitamin for a Christian is B1.”
SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship/Sunday School in the Youth Lounge 12:00 p.m. Youth Leadership Team 4:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Council 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir
MYF(Methodist Youth Fellowship)
“Souper” Bowl of CaringSuper Bowl Party
6:00-7:30 p.mBring cans of soup to be eligible for door prizes. Prizes will be given for person bringing the most cans of soup. Cans of soup will be donated to charity.Bring friends! A taco bar will be served for dinner. Please bring $5 for a snack supper, or you may purchase a meal ticket for $40 that is good for ten suppers.
HERITAGE CLUBWednesdays 8:00 a.m.
FIx-IT SHOPWednesdays 9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAYYouth Band Practice4:00 p.m. The Attic
Junior High (Grades 7-8) & Senior High (Grades 9-12)
Refuel 6:00-7:00 p.m.“Risking It All”
We will look at the negative consequences of gambling.
THURSDAY MORNING BREAKFAST & DEvOTIONChick-Fil-A (Ann St.) 7:00 a.m.
Rides to school are available!
LOOKING AHEAD IN 2014February 9
Confirmation Class tours Huntingdon February 23
Confirmation Class at Temple Beth Or March 15
Great Day of ServiceMarch 21-25
Junior High Disney Trip
CCf i r s t u n i t e d m e t h o d i s t c h u r c h
loverdaleampusFebruary 9
Religious Arts Concert at FUMC-4:00 p.m.February 23
A Service of Hebrew Chanting6:00 p.m. Leo Drum Theater
United Methodist Women’s Executive Meeting
Monday, February 3 10:15 a.m. WH 205
Wednesday, February 5, SupperShrimp & Conecuh Sausage Alfredo
In Honor OfRev. Fred Fuller Stegall Seminary Scholarship: The Heritage Club
The Stegall Family Stegall Seminary Foundation: Cindy Kessler
Teacher Think TankHave you been teaching for 5, 10, 15, 20 + years and know everything there is to know about teaching, or have you never taught a class before but want to learn from others about how to be a good teacher? Then we need you for our teacher training workshop on February 2 at 12:00 p.m. We will have sessions geared toward adult, youth, and children’s teachers. There will be lunch provided for everyone in attendance, and a nursery will be provided. Please register online at www.fumcmontgomery.org, or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Mother’s Morning Out and First School Summer 2014 Registration
Presently enrolled families will return their summer registration forms Wednesday, February 19. Anyone else interested in enrolling their child may call Jean Carr at 395-7238 after 1:00 p.m. on that day.
Religious Arts FestivalFebruary 6-9
The theme of our 3rd annual Religious Arts Festival is CATHEDRALS. We will fill the week with lectures, visits to local churches, an art show, a showing at Capri of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and two concerts.We encourage all artists in our congregation to consider placing one or two pieces of their art in the arts exhibit that is part of the festivities. The exhibit will be open Friday night after the concert, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To display your artwork, please register as soon as possible by calling Joan Wilson at 272-2644. For more information about the Religious Arts Festival, please contact Liz Land at 834-5979 or 201-5979.
Long-Range PlanHome/Church
MeetingsFebruary 10-27
Watch for your invitation in the mail and share what God is placing on your heart for the future of First United Methodist Church.
seeking to enter God’s imagination
Men’s Clothing CollectionReality & Truth Homeless Ministries is in need of men’s coats/sweaters and men’s tennis shoes. Any and all sizes will be appreciated. Collection buckets will be located around the church until Sunday, February 9.
Great Day of Service Saturday, March 15
Please contact Claire Smith at [email protected] for service ideas.
Adult Mission Trip to Costa Rica June 7-14
We will be working with Rice and Beans Ministry in San Jose, Costa Rica. This team will do construction and Bible School. For more information e-mail [email protected].
Mission Trip NeedsLadies, do you have makeup bags/makeup/lipstick to donate for our project? We would like new products. The complementary samples you receive with purchases would work great as well as the small shampoo, conditioner, and lotion bottles that you can find in hotels. Please bring donations to Claire Smith at the church. For more information e-mail [email protected].
New for 2013 Lenten Unity Groups
New this year, the Work Area on Church & Society will sponsor a Lenten Covenant Group with a twist. Participants will include not only FUMC members but also members from other local Methodist congregations such as AME, AME Zion, and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. This group will build on the spirit of last year’s Pan Methodist Pentecost Service and will serve as a prelude to this year’s second Pan Methodist Pentecost Service, which will again be hosted at FUMC in May. The group will meet weekly during Lent and will seek to foster unity and fellowship among local Methodists. Please contact Archie Grubb for further information at [email protected].
