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First Things First
June 2019
Sunday Services
Worship:
10:00 a.m.
Nursery Care begins:
10:00 a.m.
In this issue:
Father's Day 1
4th of July 2
UMW 2
Summer Music 2
Book Club 3
Calendar,
Birthdays,
Anniversaries,
& Prayer List
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First United Methodist Church
Our Father who art in heaven, bless the fathers who are on earth; Those who work hard every day to light a path and show the way; Those who forget and don't perceive the devastation when they leave. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Help the earthly fathers know and praise your name in daily flow, Making no difference between the holy realm and worldly scene. Give us this day our daily bread. And for the dads without a job, Strengthen their faith in Provider God. Feed them with the bread of love The wine of justice The meat of determination The fruit of the spirit; That they will remember how Jesus gave himself for us Demonstrating that there are many ways for a MAN TO GIVE. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Teach our men the ways of peace Desiring that all violence shall cease Whether husband/wife, parents/children Black on black, nation to nation Neither tongue, hand, gun, knife No shock and awe, no fiery towers . . . Help humanity learn HOW TO FORGIVE. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Guide all daddies to be wise. Give them strength of soul to seek the prize Of a world without racism or greed, A world where no child is left in need, A world where cheaters cannot win, Salvation reigns, there is no sin. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
Father’s Day Prayer by The Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton
The Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton is the Lead Editor for African American Resources at The United Methodist Publishing House, and
she pastors the Emery United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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June 2019 First United Methodist Church
United Methodist Women Events
Summer events:
(All women of the Church are warmly invited to attend these .)
June 10th~ 5:30 p.m.
Hope Circle~ Serving at Downtown Hope Center
June 13th 6:00 p.m.
Annual Potluck Supper @ Hosted by Jenn & Kathrine
Miller (1531 Beaver Place) call 351-0274 for directions.
Families are invited!
Summer Music
If you are interested in performing special music at the
10:00 a.m. service over the summer to contact our
Leader or Music, Christine Keene or email her at
Help for Independence Day!
We will again have a float in the 4th of July Parade. We are in
need of volunteers/donations to help with this celebration!
We need:
Donations Volunteer Roles
~Bottled Water ~Float Decorators (July 3rd 5:30 pm)
~Monetary Donations ~People to be in the parade
(for float decorations ~Church hosts:
& T-Shirts) -hand out water, folding chairs, etc.
Please contact the church to help. Those that sign up to volunteer BEFORE JUNE 28th will get a
free T-Shirts!
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We had a great meeting as we discussed A Fierce Radi-
ance by Lauren Belfer. And discussed the impact of
women on history.
Next month we will be discussing Ada Blackjack by Jen-
nifer Niven:
In September 1921, four young men and Ada Blackjack, a
diminutive 25-year-old Eskimo woman, ventured deep
into the Arctic in a secret attempt to colonize desolate
Wrangel Island for Great Britain. Two years later, Ada
Blackjack emerged as the sole survivor of this ambitious
polar expedition. This young, unskilled woman--who had
headed to the Arctic in search of money and a husband--
conquered the seemingly unconquerable north and sur-
vived all alone after her male companions had perished.
Following her triumphant return to civilization, the inter-
national press proclaimed her the female Robinson Cru-
soe. But whatever stories the press turned out came from
the imaginations of reporters: Ada Blackjack refused to
speak to anyone about her horrific two years in the Arctic.
Only on one occasion--after charges were published
falsely accusing her of causing the death of one her com-
panions--did she speak up for herself.
We will be meeting on June 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the home
of Nancy King, for directions please call 337-3033.
Book Club June 2019
First United Methodist Church
June:
Ada Blackjack:
A True Story of Survival in the Arctic
by Jennifer Niven
July:
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
July:
A Long Way Home
by Saroo Brierley
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Brent Carey 5
Allison Cash Jack 5
Christina Stebing 5
Linda Benson 6
Lindsay Lutes 8
Carol Endsley 14
Zack Janko 16
Matthew Weesner 17
Janet Carr-Campbell 19
Jacob Ginder 23
Marie Wallace 23
Jay Jay Miller 24
Riley Snell 24
Sarah Janko 28
Margarete Wike 29
Jim Torgerson 29
HAVE WE MISSED
YOUR BIRTHDAY OR
ANNIVERSARY?
PLEASE CALL THE
OFFICE AND LET US
KNOW!
June
Wedding Anniversaries
Steven & Sharon Fisher
35 years
Mel & Jasmin Gallardo
60 years
Brian & Tina Kile
26 years
John & Kerry Madden
32 years
Rick & Jennifer Miller
19 years
Rick & Holly Henningsen
21 years
Congratulations to these
happy couples!!!
Prayer List
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to: Family & Friends of
George Benson Family & Friends of Pat-
rick Cabinboy Family & Friends of Allie
Huston Our church Our military personnel Our Nation Our World
June Birthdays
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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10:00 p.m.
FUMC Worship
1:00 p.m.
FSUMC Worship
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Mission
Wednesday
12:00 p.m.
Sandwich
Making
Delivery
Clare house
12:00 p.m.
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10:00 p.m.
FUMC Worship
1:00 p.m.
FSUMC Worship
5:30 p.m.
A Place at the
Table
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5:30 p.m.
UMW Hope
Circle
Serving at
Downtown
Hope Center
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12:00 p.m.
Bible Study
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6:00 p.m.
UMW
Potluck
Supper
Jenn &
Kathrine
Miller
Hosting
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10: 00 a.m.
FUMC Worship
1:00 p.m.
FSUMC Worship
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12:00 p.m.
Bible Study
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12:30 p.m.
Out to
Lunch
Bunch @
Piper’s
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10:00 a.m.
FUMC Worship
1:00 p.m.
FSUMC Worship
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6:30 p.m.
Peanut
Farmers
7:00 p.m.
Book Club
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12:00 p.m.
Bible Study
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10:00 a.m.
FUMC Worship
1:00 p.m.
FSUMC Worship