A Change is a Comin'...

This coming Sunday, September 2, is the last Summer Celebration Service (combined service at 10 a.m.) for this year. 

Then on September 9, we begin the 2 service schedule: Traditional at 8:30, Sunday School at 9:45, and Contemporary at 11:00. 

(On the 9th meet in Asbury Hall at the Sunday School hour for some fellowship & learn about classes available. Then on Sept. 16 we begin Sunday School classes in our designated meeting rooms.)

Looking for a Good Read?

Here is a really good book on PRAYER... "Intercessors - Discover your Prayer Power"... CLICK HERE to LINK.

Spiritual Food for Thought...

Here is a link to read and ponder... Are you really going to Heaven? by Mary at her blog site.

Sunday School Kick-Off Event!!!!!

We will be having a "Kick Off Event" for the start of the Fall schedule on Sunday, September 9th (between the two services) from 9:45-10:45.

We will be having a cake and hope to have tables set up with each Sunday School having items from the curriculum open display and sign-ups available for the adult classes.

Sunday School will then begin on Sunday, September 16th.

OLMSTED RETREAT FOR WOMEN...

"Praying in Color"

with Rev. Lisa Grant

the Fall Women’s Spirituality Retreat

September 23-25, 2012

Our time together will introduce participants to praying beyond words.  The resource is a book by the same title written by Sybil MacBeth.  Come explore praying with the right side of your brain.

Do you love color?  

Do you hunger to know God better?

Are you tired of words?  

Do you have good intentions about praying and then find yourself distracted, impatient, restless, and bored with your own voice and thoughts?  

Then come play with us as we doodle, color, and even fidget our way into the presence of God.  

Copies of the MacBeth book will be available for purchase.  All supplies for experimenting with this new path to God will be provided.

Plan to arrive and register:  September 23, 2012 between 3pm and 5pm.  The retreat will begin with Dinner and continue through lunch on September 25.

Cost: •$182.00 per person  (tuition= $60; room & board= $122)    Private Room request (if available): Additional $20.00

To reserve your place, click here for reservation form:   RESERVATION FORM

For more information call: 814-945-6512   e-mail: info@olmstedmanor.org

Olmsted Manor Retreat Center PO Box 8 Ludlow, PA  16333

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! 

Pavilion Shower (and a note of Thanks!)

Thanks to all who made the church service and picnic possible this past Sunday! We thought it was a great success and hope you enjoyed your outdoor worship experience as well! 

If you looked around you could see everything is looking great out there too! The kitchen is still in process however... so... we are having a "Pavilion Shower" to help finish up the details needed in the kitchen and for the pavilion use in general. 

Items donated (see list in August newsletter) need to be new or in good shape (if used). Monetary donations can be placed in an envelope and marked "Pavilion" and given at or sent to F.U.M.C.. Someone who has researched the best prices for items will make sure they are purchased and placed in the new pavilion. (The goal for these needs is about $5,000.)

Thanks so much Church Family!

Mary's Latest Post...

Here is a link to, "I have him now", a post from Mary.

Don't Forget...

This Sunday, August 12, 2012, is the F.U.M.C. outdoor worship service and picnic at the pavilion on South Michael Street in St. Marys, PA! Come at 10 a.m. Bring a friend! Bring a dish to share as well. Come for the fun, fellowship, and faith event! Read more details HERE.

Welcome Home

Mary, the woman who writes the devotionals on her blog, Who Needs His Love?, recently lost her father. 
She wanted to share this post with you during this time and hopes it ministers to those who also may be going through a "storm" in life.


She also wrote the song, "Welcome Home".

Did you know?

First UMC of St. Marys belongs to the Kane District which is part of the Western PA United Methodist Conference. Each conference has a bishop (ours is Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton) and each district has a superintendent (ours is Tom Strandburg). There are many great things going on in our district and we thought you might like to see the link that lists those events. Here it is...
Kane District Events

Upcoming Event...

"Celebration of the True Joy Giver"

Friday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the River Outreach 

in Ridgway, PA

Singles Group Meetings

Come and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with other singles. The Singles group meets every two weeks on Fridays at 6  p.m. at a Single's home. During the summer the group picnics, swims, takes walks, and other outdoor activities. Contact the office for more information.

Adult Sunday School Class

"Beautiful Outlaw" is a 10-12 week class about Jesus 

and it starts this fall! 

Sign up in the Old Kitchen

Bowls of Love

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. is our Inspiration Soup Station!

Here's the Menu:
August 8 - Pasta Salad, Egg Salad Sandwich, and Dessert


August 15 - Wacky Bean Salad, Hot dog, and Dessert


August 22 - Sloppy Joes, Garden Salad, and Dessert


August 29 - Macaroni Salad, Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, and Dessert

Prayer Meeting

Prayer Meeting at the Pavilion!!!

Monday, August 20, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Heart to Heart

Heart to Heart Meeting: Monday, August 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

August Focus

Fasting Focus: "Who or what am I connecting myself to?"


Fasting Scripture Focus: John 15: 1-17


Memory Verse: John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit; without me, you can't do anything." - John 15:5

Methodist School for Supernatural Ministry

The Methodist School for Supernatural Ministry Event is coming to Western PA, October 3-6, 2012. (Click on that link to learn more about it!) The event will be held at Jumonville Retreat Center. 


This event is hosted by Western PA Renewal Fellowship and Aldersgate Renewal Ministries puts on the event (this is the same organization that will be at our church for the "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" event).

CE Meeting News

Reminder:

Tuesday, August 7

            7:00 pm — Christian Education Meeting — Kick Off Meeting at First United Methodist Church

            Teachers, Volunteers, helpers, facilitators, Bible Study Leaders or anyone who is interested ~~

            Please plan to attend this important Kick-Off meeting.

Church Picnic Coming Soon!

Sunday, August 12 ~ First United Methodist Church Family Picnic @ the Pavilion

10:00 am  Services with Picnic to Follow /  Please bring a dish to share.

Hamburgs, Hot Dogs, Condiments & Drinks will be supplied. 

Needed:  3 Grills & 3 Grill Operators.  (We got the grills and grillers needed... thanks so much!) Please contact the Church Office.  834-3016

There will be seating for 100 –  if you have lawn chairs – that would be helpful.

Please feel free to bring any yard games ~~ bring family members ~~ bring a friend ~~  Let’s have fun!

Come and enjoy the beautiful Pavilion and its natural surroundings…..

See You There!!!

Dress:  Is Casual Picnic Attire

PS:  There is plenty of parking adjacent to the Pavilion with paved handicap parking to help with
wheelchairs, crutches, walking canes, etc.  The bathrooms are usable and fully handicap accessible.