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THE CHURCHMAN October 2016
Volume 11, Issue 10
First United Methodist Church of Atmore
Charge Conference Tailgate
Before I begin the core of this article I want to let you know that we have a new web site. It is the same address – but a new space. Sarah Frances Thompson, Rick Thompson, Todd Parker, and Matthew Bishop have all been instrumental in putting the information together, taking pictures, and formatting the new site. Make sure you take a look at it and, even better, make sure you share it with someone. This web site, www.fumcatmore.org, and our Facebook page, First United Methodist Church Atmore, are great ways to communicate with each other and our community. On the Facebook page you can even select a rating and tell people what you think about FUMC Atmore. You can check in when you are here. On the web site the newsletter is there so you can have the newsletter, the schedule, and information with you wherever you are. Take a look as soon as you can! On 16 October following worship we will tailgate for Charge Conference that begins at 2 pm. There are several pages in The Book of Discipline 2012 that guide and direct the meeting of the Charge Conference. In those pages are the reports that will be presented, the election of the officers, and who is responsible for what. And we are ready! At the Administrative Council meeting on 27 September all the reports were presented and voted upon. For me, the bottom line of the Charge Conference is our opportunity to gather together and celebrate. We have a new District Superintendent so we do not know exactly what he will do, but Dr. McClellan will have a devotion and will most likely ask questions about what we have been doing and what we vision for our future. The reports tell about our past and then we can all have input concerning our vision for the future. So, I want you to be prepared. Please spend some time the first part of this month thinking about and praying about where you would like to see the church in the future. To get you started I would like to share parts of a poem read as our devotion at our September Administrative Council meeting. Ann Weems wrote it. I pray this will help you think about where you see FUMC Atmore and also – where you see yourself in helping make it happen. When we have Charge Conference 2017 we will have more to celebrate! WHERE IS THE CHURCH? The church of Jesus Christ is where daisies bloom out of barren land children lead and wise men follow
Inside this issue:
Bible Studies 5
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
8
Cub/Boy Scouts 9
Calendar 6
Children -
Faithful Quest
4
Ministry
Assignments
11
Missions 3
Music 2
Prayer List 7
Trailblazers 10
Weekly Program
Schedule
5
Youth -
The CREW 3
Established 1886
The Reverend Dr. Debora Bishop
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mountains are moved and walls come tumbling down coats are taken off and put on the backs of the naked shackles are discarded and kings and shepherds sit down to life together the anthem is the laughter of the congregation and the offering plates are full of people people go when they skin their knees or their hearts the sea divides for the exiles the ark floats and the lamb lies down with the lion people can disagree and hold hands at the same time lost lambs are found work is a holiday seeds are scattered and miracles are grown home is heaven is a picnic is communion and people break bread together on their knees Where is the church for you and where do you want the church to be in the future? Pray about it. Talk to God and listen. Read some Scripture. Talk to each other. Have ideas. Share ideas. Pray about it. Then come party together at the Tailgate, meet our new District Superintendent, and attend a great meeting called Charge Conference on 16 October. Love, Debora Acts 2.44 “All who believed were together and had all things in common.”
Music Ministry Fall is here and all of our music activities are in full swing! Our Adult Choir, Cunningbells, Cracked Belles, and Children and Youth Handbell Ringers are working hard. We can't wait to share our music with our church family.
The Adult Choir has begun to work on Christmas music. We have some empty chairs to fill, so come join us on Wednesday nights at 6:45. We have a great time.
The Cunningbells will be sharing their music on October 30th. In addition to our usual suspects, we want to welcome back Ben Hardy to our group. He played with us last year, and we appreciate him coming back for an encore! We also have a new addition. Perry Jones has jumped right in and he is doing a great job!
At this writing, we have sixteen children and youth playing handbells this year. They are doing a tremendous job and are planning to play during the worship service on October 23rd. Be sure you don't miss that Sunday!
We are busy this Fall, but having a great time!! Let me know if you or anyone in your family would like to join one of these activities, please let me know.
Gilda
Gilda Stubben Music Director
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Missions Evangelism
FUMCA – In the community- and in the world!
SAVE THE DATE - November 19 - Thanksgiving Saturday grocery car t ministry- (yes, it’s a ministry ANY TIME you are representing the church and the Lord…) Look for more details in the November newsletter.
Costa Rica 2017 - It’s time to begin preparation for the 2017 mission trip to Palmares, Costa Rica. At the September meeting, the Missions Committee approved continued support for our relationship-building with Pastor Gustavo and the Cristo Vive church. The 2017 trip is going to be VERY exciting because four churches from the Alabama-West Florida Conference have committed to working in Palmares for 4 consecutive weeks in June!!! That is HUGE when you think about how much can be accomplished! FUMC Atmore will be part of this endeavor… and YOU are helping make it happen. CAN YOU GO??? If you are interested in taking the tr ip to Palmares, the FUMCA week is June 17-24. Approximate cost is $1500, but please don’t let the cost of the trip be your reason for not going if your heart wants to go!!! The successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser helped to defray some of the costs for participants last year, and a couple more ideas are on the table for 2017!! Let me hear from you!
The Costa Rica mission teams have been successful because we have a tremendous, supportive church congregation behind us. Please pray for the other churches--Woodland UMC (Montgomery), FUMC Auburn, and Spanish Fort UMC, as they make preparations along with FUMC Atmore…. in missions, blessings are both given and received… it’s awesome how that works!!!
Dios te bendiga!
Renee [email protected] 251.294.3557
The CREW
Methodist Youth Fellowship
One of our favorite times of the year is finally here - FALL!
October is such a fun month for the youth, between Williams Station Day and
the annual Trunk-or-Treat night. Be sure to stop by the Youth booth on
October 22 to get your face painted for $1.00 at Williams Station Day and don't
forget to swing by the church on Monday, October 31st to fill your bags full of
candy at the Youth trunk. Two great ways
to celebrate the autumn season, and
we can't wait to see you there!
Best, Kay Leigh
Kay Leigh Miller Youth Director
Williams Station Day 2015
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Children - Faithful Quest
Happy Fall! Mark your calendars for two big events this month: Williams Station Day - Saturday, October 22, 9 am-5 pm Trunk-or-Treat - Monday, October 31, 5-8 pm During Williams Station Day, the children will be hosting our Annual Pumpkin Patch and Decoration Station. Please plan to come by and pick out your special pumpkin and support our children. The Decoration Station is available, with the purchase of a pumpkin, for those that would like to personalize their pumpkins and maybe even enter them in the Williams Station Day Pumpkin Contest! We are underway in getting ready for this year's Trunk-or-Treat on October 31st. This is a huge opportunity to have fun with our church family and entire community. We would love for you to join us! Please call me at 912-308-6931 if you would like to participate. Whether you pull up with a car (park by 4 p.m.) or a chair, you are in for a treat. Speaking of treats, we need candy!!! This is also a great way to participate even if you can't actually be at Trunk-or-Treat. We are collecting candy at the church as we speak. If you aren't sure if you have enough candy, throw in another bag. We have run out every year due to the growing number of people coming through! Thank you so much to Meg and Bob Jones for having us at their creek home. The youth, children, and adults had a great day of food, fun, and adventures. Thank you to everyone that helped make this a Back to School Bash to remember!
We LOVE you! Sarah Frances
Sarah Frances Thompson Children’s Director
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Bible Studies
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bible Bring Your Own Bible meets every Wednesday
from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We look
at different Scripture/topics each week. Bring a lunch
if you want, bring a friend, and join us.
Disciple 1 The Disciple I Bible study group meets
Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in Room 208.
Disciple II The Disciple II study group meets Monday
evenings from 6-8 p.m. in Room 109.
Second Helpings Second Helpings with Pastor Debora meets every
Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room 107. Time waiting
for children and youth is spent discussing the
previous Sunday’s sermon and Scripture.
Study - it’s essential for your
relationship with God!
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
in Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
Nursery opens
11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE
Monday 1:00 p.m. Senior Game Day
(Fellowship Hall)
6:00 p.m. Disciple II Bible Study
6:15 p.m. Cunningbells
Wednesday 12 Noon BYOB Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Children’s Music Program
6:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m. Faithful Quest
(Education Building)
Senior MYF - the CREW
(Youth House)
6:45 p.m. Choir
Nursery opens
7:00 p.m. Second Helpings
Thursday 6:00 p.m. Disciple I Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics
Friday 9:00 a.m. Coffee Club
(Fellowship Hall)
Weekly Program Schedule
You are invited to participate in FUMC’s
Monday, October 31st
5-8 p.m. in FUMC Parking lot (Please have cars parked by 4 p.m.)
Bring your cars or bring your chairs -
you do not need a trunk to give out candy!
You can have even MORE fun
by decorating your trunk or chair!
Please call Sarah Frances Thompson at
(912) 308-6931 if you would like to participate.
You may also donate candy for us to give out -
please place in the bin in the Missions Hallway
before October 30th.
Come join the fun and bring your cameras!
Please keep your decorations and costumes
family appropriate - nothing too scary!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1
9 am Coffee Club
9 am Coffee Club
9 am Coffee Club
9 am Coffee Club
World Communion
Sunday
1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II Bible Study 6:15 pm Cunningbells
10:30 am Cracked Belles 5:15 pm Missions
5:30 pm Scout Leaders 6:30 pm Cub Scouts
Noon BYOB 5 pm Children’s and Youth bells 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir 7 pm Second Helpings
6 pm Disciple I Bible Study 7 pm Adult Children of Alcoholics
8:30 am Church Breakfast by UMM
12 Noon Tailgate Lunch 2 pm Charge Conference
Children & Youth
Handbells play
5th Sunday UMCH
Offering Cunningbells
play
1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II Bible Study 6:15 pm Cunningbells
1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II Bible Study 6:15 pm Cunningbells
1-4 pm Senior Games 6 pm Disciple II Bible Study 6:15 pm Cunningbells
1-4 pm Senior Games 4-8 pm Trunk-or-Treat NO Cunningbells
10:30 am Cracked Belles
5:15 pm Trustees 6:30 pm Cub Scouts
10:30 am Cracked Belles
3 pm UMW 6 pm Finance 6:30 pm Cub Scouts
10:30 am Cracked Belles
6 pm Cub Scouts
9:30 am Trailblazers NO BYOB 5 pm Children’s and Youth bells 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir 7 pm Second Helpings
Noon BYOB 5 pm Children’s and Youth bells 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir 7 pm Second Helpings
NO BYOB 5 pm Children’s and Youth bells 6 pm Supper 6:30 pm CREW Faithful Quest 6:45 pm Choir NO Second Helpings
6 pm Disciple I Bible Study 7 pm Adult Children of Alcoholics
6 pm Disciple I Bible Study 7 pm Adult Children of Alcoholics
6 pm Disciple I Bible Study 7 pm Adult Children of Alcoholics
10 am - 2 pm Rent-a-
Youth Group Day
Williams Station Day
11 am Worship 4th Graders receive Bibles
6 pm Disciple II Bible Study
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FUMC PRAYER LIST
October 2016
Members - current concerns:
Blair Burkette Carol Elkins Ed & Joann Halford
Hazel Hall Nannette Shell Eubie Trawick
Continue to pray for our Church Family:
Jack Beck Kat Chapman Danny Coley
Faye Combs Sammy Day Tim Dortch
Dot Faircloth Mitch Jones Terry Jones
Charlotte Kimsey Clifton Mims, Jr. Gary Purvis
Susan Purvis Toby Quimby Lavada Renfroe
Stan Spears Lenora Tatum Ruth Vickery
Roger Vogel Ann Waller Anna Whitehurst
Tom Wolfe Ralph Wright
Friends and Family - current concerns: Ronnie Brown Marshall Coker Mike Grindle
Patsy Huskey Wayne Miller Donna Mooney
Madilyn Van Nostern Yvonne Wilcox
Continue to pray for our Family and Friends:
Brittany Bell Tylor Bishop Bob Bonner
Davis Boswell Judy Branum Cindi Brasher
Bruce Combs Bryant Cooper George Edwards
Frank Dukes Tony Forte Dalton Hicks
Jada Jones Muriel Killam Cooper Kurth
Wendy Lassiter Joe Latham Joyce Lee
Jeff Martin Aaron Miller Tracey D. Murphy
Carolyn Nelson Nana Reia Norris Evelyn Pipkin
Dora Rider Marshal Shaver Willie Shiver
Denver Shuttlesworth Betty D. Singleton Tammy Smith
Christian Swartzendruber Michelle Van Pelt Ann Vaughn
Mack R. Wasden
Beginning in November, we will publish names
on the prayer list for one month. If you wish
to keep yourself, a family member, or friend
on the prayer list, please contact the
church office at 368-8197. Thank you.
Our Christian love and sympathy are extended to
Louise Morris and family,
upon the passing of her son, Chris Morris
the family and friends of Julia Ernestine Miniard,
who died September 23 in Spanish Fort
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October Anniversaries
October Birthdays Have we missed your birthday or anniversary? Please contact
the church office - we don’t want to leave anyone
out! 368-8197
October 4 Justin & Brooke Marsh 8 years
October 9 John & Katie Brantley 6 years
October 20 P.D. & Emily Pollard 37 years
October 22 Pee Wee & Ann Powell 45 years
October 23 Jim & Diana Henley 23 years
October 1 Jim Van Pelt
October 1 Nancy Williams
October 2 Gabby Dortch
October 2 Mac Henley
October 4 Beth Drew
October 6 Chris Harrison
October 7 Linda Ellison
October 7 Meredith Harrison
October 10 Paige Allen
October 10 Kenny Smith
October 13 Tammy Jones
October 14 Melissa Nichols
October 14 Buck Powell
October 16 John Brantley
October 16 Jim Henley
October 18 Jessica Lowery
October 22 Maggie Quimby
October 22 Lavada Renfroe
October 25 Jessica Presley
October 25 David Quimby
October 26 Jack Beck
October 31 Howard Shell
October 16, 2016
Charge conference
12 Noon Tailgate Lunch
We will gather after our worship service for a Tailgate Lunch in the parking lot
(or Fellowship Hall, depending on weather). Please bring your favorite tailgate food to
share. There will be games and fun for all ages to enjoy while we eat and fellowship.
2 pm Charge Conference
At 2 p.m. we will meet in the Fellowship Hall for our Charge Conference, a time to share in celebrating and visioning for FUMC Atmore.
A Nursery will be provided all day.
mark your calendars for this
very special day!
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CUB SCOUTS Pack #275 by Diana Henley
The Cub Scouts returned to the weekly Den meetings on Tuesday, September 6. Twelve
new boys as well as the returning Cub Scouts began working on their Den requirements.
Pack 275 members were also able to work on some of their Den requirements at the
Cubclave on Saturday, September 24 at the Brewton Community Center. This event was
hosted by the Oschambos Chapter of the Order of the Arrow.
Cub Scouts and their families will participate in the Gulf Coast Family Camp held at the
Spanish Trail Scout Reservation in DeFuniak Springs during the weekend of October 7
through 9. The boys always look forward to the campouts!
MEETING DATES:
October 4 Scout Leaders 5:30 pm Den meeting 6:30 pm
October 11 Den meeting 6:30 pm
October 18 Den meeting 6:30 pm
October 25 Pack meeting 6:00 pm
BOY SCOUTS Troop 26 by Diana Henley
Troop 26 Scouts who are members of the Oschambos Chapter of the Order of the Arrow
participated in the Fall Pow Wow at Camp Euchee in DeFuniak Springs during the weekend
of September 9 through 11. Youth and adults participated in educational training such as
Hammock Camping and Leadership sessions. Some of these same Scouts participated in
the Cubclave event in Brewton on September 24. The Boy Scouts led the Cub Scouts in
events such as flag etiquette, knot tying, and first aid.
The Troop will return to Brewton during the weekend of October 28 - 30 for the District Fall
Camporee, which will be held at the E. O. Wilson Nature Area. Troops from Atmore, Brewton,
and Flomaton will participate in this campout.
The Boy Scouts will have a booth at Williams Station
Day where they will be selling cakes as a fundraiser
for summer camp.
Scouts serving dinner at the Fall Pow Wow
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Notes from the Trail… Wednesday, October 12 - Blue Angels Practice
The Trailblazers are planning a trip to Pensacola Beach on Wednesday,
October 12, 2016 to watch a practice session of the world famous Blue Angels.
We plan to leave the church at 9:30 AM.
The show starts around 11:30 AM and generally lasts about 55 minutes. Since we
will be watching the show outside, on the beach, please bring folding lawn chairs or
blankets to sit on, hats, sun screen, hearing protection for those with sensitive hearing, and
small coolers containing water and snacks. We will stop for a late lunch before returning home.
If you are interested in attending the Blue Angels practice, please contact Phyllis Shipp at
368-3835 by Friday, October 7, 2016 to reserve your seat on the bus.
Junior League of Mobile’s Christmas Jubilee - Thursday, November 10th
Mark your calendars and get your Christmas shopping list ready! Details to follow.
Any Ideas?
Many of our activities have been scheduled based on suggestions from some of our travelers.
Please let me know of trips/activities that would interest you, and we will try to make it happen.
As always, I look forward to our travels, and to the Christian fellowship. Phyllis
Phyllis Shipp Senior Adults
Ministry
Thank you to David’s Catfish Restaurant and all the
volunteers, men and women, who helped to make this
year’s Fish Fry such a success. Through your efforts we
were able to donate $1,000 to the More Than Bricks
Fund and $1,000 to our Missions program for the
Louisiana Flood Relief.
Keith Castleberry
OCTOBER 30th 5th SUNDAY
OFFERING for UMCH
Join us for a
Church Breakfast
Sunday, October 2 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall
The meal is free, but all donations will help
provide scholarships to Blue Lake Camp
for our children.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 30
to the church office at 368-8197
to help us plan for enough food.
Sponsored by the FUMC United Methodist Men
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2017 Church Flowers I am starting to fill in the calendar for 2017. If you would like to place
flowers on the altar on a certain date in 2017, even if it is later in the year,
please call me at 368-4451 or email [email protected].
Thanks! Joyce Brown
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Third Tuesday of the Month
Tuesday, October 18th, 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
WORSHIP MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS
Flowers Acolytes
October 2 Communion October 2 Communion
October 9 Gilda Stubben October 9 Hillary Huskey
October 16 Wynell Bell October 16 Mary Joyner Dean
October 23 Amy Dean October 23 Mary Ruth Dortch
October 30 Susan & Kenny Smith October 30 Judson Lee
Nursery Workers
October 2 Christie Van Pelt
October 9 Diana Henley
Sarah Frances Thompson
October 16 Carolyn Loggins
Julie Lowery
October 23 Robin Parker Ushers
Ashley Strawbridge Walt Butler
October 30 Haley Huskey Terry Jones
Jocelyn Drew Buck Powell
Mary Bess Powell
Communion Stewards
Christie & Stephen Van Pelt Sound
Ben Quimby
Church Lockup
October 2 Keith Castleberry
October 9 Sheilo Faircloth
October 16 Buck Powell
October 23 Christie Van Pelt
October 30 Buck Powell
Return Service Requested
First United Methodist Church
311 South Pensacola Avenue
Atmore, Al 36502
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a people bound together under
the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
We are a people bound together by prayer.
Our doors and hearts are open to all who seek spiritual
guidance, Biblical knowledge and the Kingdom of God.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to
serving God through worship and
witnessing to our faith with our time, talents and gifts.
With a compassionate spirit, we offer friendship, fellowship,
comfort and support to our congregation and community.
As we grow, we will remember the value of each individual,
and the importance of each to our congregation.
Aware of the need for innovative ministries,
we enthusiastically accept the challenge to
promote the growth of Christianity in our community.
Phone: 251-368-8197
Fax: 251-368-0581
Email: [email protected]
First United Methodist Church
of Atmore
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Volume 11, Issue 10 October 2016
