Missionary Focus: James Hudson Taylor

J. Hudson Taylor, a British born missionary who lived from 1832-1905. He was raised in a home belonging to the Methodist church. Later he got involved with the Brethern and Baptist churches, which greatly influenced his him as well. 


He spent 51 years in China and was the founder of the China Inland Mission (now known as Overseas Missionary Fellowship). He didn't restrict what denomination the CIM missionaries came from as long as they had a soundness in the faith and fundamental truths. That was revolutionary at the time! At the time of his death, CIM had 205 mission stations, 800 missionaries, and 125,000 Chinese Christians. 


What an impact for the Kingdom this evangelist had on the people that he loved and cared for so much! His life's story has inspired many other well-known missionaries and evangelists over the years. 


This was a man of God... sold out for Christ... a man devoted to expanding Christ's Kingdom! How can you and I serve Christ today? How can we be sold out for the Kingdom? You just never know how far a reach your life can have when you follow Christ!


(Click on the Link on J.Hudson Taylor above and you will learn so much more about this man.)

This week's events...

Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. - Choir Practice

Wednesday, May 30 at 4 p.m. - Bowls of Love 
                                 (chicken noodle soup, egg salad sandwich, dessert)
Wednesday, May 30 at 8 p.m. - Man to Man

Thursday, May 31 BEGINS... CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES!  
                                                               "SAY CHEESE!"

Remember on Memorial Day...

Monday May 28th, 2012 

Happy Memorial Day!  

Thank you to all the men and women who serve in the military to give so many freedom. We pray for your safety and protection.

We remember the sacrifice of so many who gave it all.

What is Up this Week?

Tonight, May 21, at 7 p.m. is UMW (Women's group) meeting.


Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. is Administrative Council meeting.


Wednesday, May 23, Bowls of Love at 4 p.m. (Potato Soup, Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Dessert)


Wednesday, May 23, Man to Man (Men's group) meets at 8 p.m.

Preschool Graduation

This Thursday, May 24 is our FUMC Preschool Graduation! 

This was our third year and it was another great one! 

Thanks to all who make it possible. 

May the Lord bless these little children!

Camp Penuel Collection

Camp Penuel East in Eldred, PA is in need of clean stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, extra bedding and indoor/rainy day activities. 


Imagine... a precious child from an inner city community arrives on a bus to camp hours from home and may be feeling very lonely... but then a stuffed animal YOU gave might just be the thing that makes them feel cozy and comfy at night. Now... this child can be in a place to learn about Jesus!


Leave your gifts in the Old Kitchen until June 10th so they can be delivered before camping begins.

Super Sunday

 Don't forget tomorrow is "Super Sunday" at church... which is a celebration of all the great things God has taught His people this year (particularly in Sunday School). 

Tomorrow also begins our "Summer Celebration"... 

this means we will have one Combined Service at 10 a.m. 

all summer long.

                                                            

Hopefully we'll see you there!!

Summer Children's Church

NEEDED:  Volunteers for Summer Children’s Church

We are looking for volunteers to teach and assist with Children’s Church this summer.  We need one teacher and one helper per week... June 3 - August 26.

Teachers and helpers can sign up for as many or as few weeks as they wish.  A curriculum guide will be provided if desired. Teachers would be responsible for planning and preparing a short Bible lesson and activity/craft/game (approximately 30 minutes total). 

Assistants would only be required to help the teacher during class.  

Please prayerfully consider joining us in showing the love of Jesus to our children this summer! 

Children’s Church begins June 3^rd ... we would like to have the schedule completed before then so please sign up soon!  There is a sign-up sheet in the old kitchen. 

For more information please contact the church office. Thanks!

Youth 30 Hour Famine

This weekend is the youth group's 30 hour famine event.

Start time Friday, May 18 at NOON

End time Saturday, May 19 at DINNER (6 p.m.)
CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE

Bowls of Love

Wednesday, May 16 at 4 p.m.
Menu: Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Dessert

Saturday Work Day at Pavilion

Saturday, May 19, 2012

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

All welcome to come and help out at the "property".

Food and Drinks provided!

Finance Meeting Tonight, May 15th at 7 p.m.

Looking for a Way to Serve?

The Christian Education Committee met tonight and found a few areas of needed service:

1) We have a need for 5-6 people who can help with clean-up after the luncheon on Sun. May 20th "Super Sunday". (This will be needed mainly in the kitchen area).

 2) We have a need for a Lead Teacher for the 4yr-1st grade Sunday School class (during the 2012-13 school year). 

 

3) We have a need for someone to coordinate Children's Church for the summer months during the combined 10 a.m. service "Summer Celebration".

  

Please contact the church office... if you are able to help out with any of these areas.

Modern Day Missionary: Sue Kolljeski

Remember Sue? She is a missionary in Ghana (Africa) and will be speaking at our church on November 25, 2012. 


Get to know her by reading her blog and when she comes to see us... you will already feel like you know her! 


We (FUMC) have already bought some supplies for the Kindergarten there in Lawra. Be praying how you might bless her ministry personally as well. 


Check out a modern day missionary's life... 
Here is a LINK to her blog... The Great Adventure.

Don't Forget... Mother's Day is May 13th

HERE is a LINK to a Mother's Day Song from our Worship Team!

This Week...

Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m - "Heart to Heart" (Ladies Fellowship Group)

Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. - Christian Education Meeting
                               7 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m. - Bowls of Love (Ham and Cabbage, Roll, Dessert)
                                   8 p.m. - Man to Man  (Men's Prayer/Study Group)

(Don't forget... There is NO Wed. or Thur. Bible Study this week!)

Super Sunday...

Super Sunday, May 20^th there will be one combined Service at 10 am. to celebrate Sunday School, Teachers, and Graduates! You will not want to miss it!

There will be a Luncheon provided immediately following the
Service and Everyone is invited to stay.  This Service will be in honor of: our Graduates ~ our Sunday School Teachers ~ & our Students.  

A Sign-up sheet is located in the Old Kitchen so that we may have an estimate of how many to plan for the Luncheon.

Graduate Recognition Sunday

At 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 is...

Graduate Recognition Sunday!

Everyone with a Graduate...  we need Graduation Forms turned into the Church Office so that we may recognize all graduating Seniors and College Graduates and / or all graduates.  Please turn forms into the Church Office

Thank You.

Graduation Forms are available in the Old Kitchen for all Graduates.

Please fill out the forms and return them to the Church Office by May 13^th.

This Saturday (May 5th) is...

The Youth Turkey Dinner at 4 p.m.

Come "Gobble" up a delicious dinner!

May Memory Verse: Philippians 4:19

May Memory Verse: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19


May Fasting Focus: God's provision and protection.


May Scripture Passage: Philippians 4 (This is a passage to read through every time you fast this month and then meditate and pray upon its truth.)