AUGUST 2018

The Messenger

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES In the Sanctuary… 8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE 10:45 a.m. Traditional In Celebration Hall... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Sunday School 9:30 Children & Adults

37 E Beauregard San Angelo, TX 325.655.8981

First United Methodist Church,

San Angelo, Texas

“What does love look

like? It has the hands

to help others. It has

the feet to hasten to

the poor and needy.

It has eyes to see mis-

ery and want. It has

the ears to hear the

sighs and sorrows of

men. That is what

love looks like.”

Saint Augustine

COSTA RICA MISSION TEAM SHOWS LOVE AND RECEIVES LOVE IN RETURN; A MISSION

TRIP THAT TOUCHED HEARTS EVERYWHERE!

Getting ready to board!

A team of love with eagerness to share!

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Pastor Scott . . .

By K. Duane Hamlin, Conference Delegate

Yesterday and today I have been ministering to a young man whose parents were killed in a car wreck yesterday and he was injured. The connection is that the father was a pastor in San Antonio and the call came from our connectional system asking me to respond. It wasn’t an easy task to go sit with someone who just lost their parents and decisions had to be made about his own surgery. I suddenly, temporarily found myself as an “Ecclesiastical Surrogate”, something

I didn’t know existed. Subsequently I discovered that this idea comes even from the Latin “surrogare” in which “a dep-uty of a bishop or an ecclesiastical judge, acting in the absence of his principal and strictly bound by the authority of the latter.” In this case in the absence of the parents, and no other relative, I was asked to act in certain matters on this young man’s behalf. It was a difficult task and a difficult few hours, but I felt that for whatever reason God has me in this very place at this very time. Esther 4:14 may capture this best: “14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your fa-ther’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” That Esther was in the right place at the right time for such a time as this! Where is God using you? In His Grace

Pastor Scott

Response and Recovery Forefront for UMCOR

When I was at the Rio Texas Annual Conference representing FirstChurch in June, we were made aware of the need for and response to Hurricane Harvey made by the Rio Texas Conference and the United Methodist Committee on Relief. (U.M.C.O.R.). I attended one of our learning sessions devoted to this topic which was presented by some of our “still on-the-ground” UMCOR representatives. We had a very informative session. Near the end I asked how much of the needed recovery in Rockport and Port Aransas/Aransas Pass areas (some of the worst hit) had been accomplished. After some discussion among themselves, the UMCOR representatives gave a figure of not more than 25-30% recovery so far.

Much remains to be done. Over 118,000 FEMA registrations were recorded in the affected counties in our Conference. Our Conference sent in Early Re-sponse Teams as soon as entry to the disaster area was permitted; more than

200 volunteers were in these E.R.T.s. Much more effort has continued in the months since. This has involved long term recovery planning, care management, volunteer train-ing, and construction teams. We can be proud of the millions of dollars given to this re-sponse by Rio Texas churches, individuals, the Texas Methodist Foundation, Methodist Health Care Ministries, and others. UMCOR contributed nearly $6 million and helped ob-

tain another $4.2 million from FEMA for case management. Even this is a fraction of the amount needed to help the most vulnerable families. You can learn more about this effort at riotexasresponse.org. A loaner copy of the booklet with more information is at the reception desk in the office. Ask for the “Rio Texas Response and Recovery Booklet.” Donations are welcomed. (Marked as “Rio Texas Conference Disas-ter” if given through the church or direct payable to “Rio Texas Conference Disaster Response, 16400 Huebner Road, San Antonio, Texas 78248” It is a point of pride that United Methodists reach out to help! Prayers are always welcomed!

By this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the

words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to

receive.” Acts 20:35 (NIV)

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Howdy! I just wanted to take a moment to share with you what an awesome summer FirstChurch is having, especially the youth and children of our pretty cool Church Family. Our summer started off with two amazing renditions of Godspell, first with our youth group called Spirit, and the second with a group from Mesquite, TX called Elation. God truly moved in and through both of those groups. We even had a baptism during Spirit’s version! What an awesome opportunity to see God at work. Which brings me to the next cool God thing that’s been going on! This year, I personally had the opportunity to take students to Revive Midwinter and Revive Summer Camp. We took 3 youth and 2 adults to Midwinter, and we took 13 students and 4 adults to Summer camp. During those camps we had one student give their life to Jesus for the first time, six rededicated their lives to following Jesus and 1 youth and 2 adults felt called into ministry. And if you’ve seen Pastor Scott’s facebook post a few weeks ago, you will note that this makes a total of 14 children and youth baptisms since September of 2017. Over the last year, we’ve also had many new members, many visitors, and many visitors who return to worship with us every Sunday. I am thankful for the ministry that God has called me to, but I am even more thankful that God has called me to minister here at San Angelo First. One of my favorite lines from the Chronicles of Narnia series, is “Aslan (the lion) is on the move.” My brothers and Sisters, God is on the move, and it is very exciting to be a part of and to witness! Blessings! PASTOR BRYAN

Next Coffee with the Pastor: 8/26 9:45

Revive Campers from FirstChurch

Don’t miss this chance to pray for

our children as they start back to

school. Join our community as

we face and affirm that our “faith

is greater than fear!”

Pastor Brian. . .

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Our Church Family . . .

Cokesbury Singers Rehearse and prepare to sing at many nursing homes throughout San Angelo. This melodious group is a fun choir of age 55 and over singers. Age is the only requirement. Come join these fun loving friends who make “a joyful noise!” REHEARSALS are held on Thursday’s at 2:00 pm in the Choir Room. Koste Belchef is director. The choir will be on break until August 16.

Quarterly Council Meeting – AUGUST 15 @ 5pm, Library

Monthly Game Day – August 21st@ 3pm, FirstPlace Café

Cokesbury Christian Singers-CCS Weekly Rehearsals on Thursdays @ 2pm, Choir Room

Bowling “Double Nickel League” (55+) on Mondays

FMI about Bowling and CCS, contact Koste Belcheff at (325) 949-4893 or koste1@suddenlink.net. For questions regarding outreach to mature adults, please contact Ofelia Gonzales at (325) 227-8475 or ofeliacg@aol.com.

Canned meat and jello pud-ding mix Methodist Assistance will be

closed during June, July and August and will open back up September 3rd.

AUGUST Food Needs

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES:

Every Monday Harmony Classroom 5:30 pm GriefShare

Friday, August 3 First Friday Meals at 9:30am-1:30 Wesley UMC

Monday, August 6 - Kids Eat Friday, August 10 FirstChurch is cooking

Wed. August 15 — MAC Quarterly Meeting

Thurs. August 16 — CCS Choir return to rehearse

Sun., August 19 — MAC ICE CREAM SOCIAL- 4:00—6:00– Celebration Hall

FAITH FEAR RALLY 6:00 PM San Angelo Stadium

Tuesday, August 21 Game Day 3:00 pm FirstPlace Café Sunday, August 26 Coffee with the Pastor 9:45 am FirstPlace Café

4:00-8:00 pm Fish Fry Fellowship Pecan Creek Pavilion

Tuesday, August 28 Tidings of Last Tuesday

ROUTINE WEEKLY DATES:

Sundays Fitness Witness 5:30 pm Gym

Mondays til Sept. 24 GriefShare 5:30-7:30pm Harmony Classroom Tues/Thurs Kids Club Nursery Tuesday Morning Glories 10:00 am Journey Classroom Wednesday Fitness Witness 6:00 pm Gym 7:00 pm 11th Hour Band Rehearsal Celebration Hall Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday CCS Choir Rehearsal 2:00 Choir Room

Friday Men’s Bible Study 6:30 am Library

It’s been a little over a month since I’ve been back in San Angelo and I’m starting to feel at home already. I’m slowly meeting people and getting a feel for what First United Methodist Church of San Angelo is passionate about. Thank you for being so welcoming. As your new Wesley Nurse, I hope to bring this congregation’s passions for the community together to build a healthier church and community. There are already plans in motion to bring more pro-

grams to the church and reach out to those in need. Things to look forward to including new exercise class, social activities, and vision screenings uninsured to name a few. Dates are still to be deter-mined and will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. If you are interested in participating or vol-unteering please contact me at 325-8981 ext. 2153. Blessings, Lesa Parry, Wesley Nurse

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Your calendar needs these!. . .

If you are, then, now is the time to begin constructing your wares to sell on October 13th at the first annual Artisans & Crafters Gathering to be held at FirstChurch. You, as an individual, may realize your own profits OR, donate to whatever mission you prefer. Sunday School classes and other groups may want to work together making their own items (handmade) to sell, and use the profits for the class’ own mission and service projects. October 13th will be here before you know. Vendor Booth Applications are available in the office or you can download one from our website: first-methodist.net. The deadline to reserve a booth is September 1st. Your booth can offer hand-made items for sale. Everyone is invited to participate by crafting and producing art work to be sold. Outside vendors from the community and from other churches will also participate. Space rental fees will go into a special budget for the church to support our mis-sions and service. This festival will require a lot of volunteers to help get our building ready and set up for the event, and then, get it reassembled for church on the next day. Get ready to become involved. Consid-er how you can be involved. If you have questions, feel free to collar Beth McCrea, Sandy Pedersen, Sherrie Walker or Betsy Sadler. They will be happy to answer questions.

Are You Crafty? Are You a Secret Chef? Do You Paint?

BACK BY

POPULAR DEMAND!

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS NOW!

Mature Adult Council invites you to their annual ICE CREAM Social to be held at 4:00—6:00 on Sunday, Au-gust 19th in Celebration Hall. Come enjoy fellowship, singing and good homemade ice cream!

2018 FUMC FISH FRY Sunday, August 26, 4:30-7:30 Pecan Creek Pavilion, Lake Nasworthy Dinner at 6:00pm (side dishes being catered) Music by Kenny Thomp-son, Jim Davee, Don Ses-som & Invited Guests Dessert Contest (bring desserts to share) Activities, Fishing, Boat Rides, Games, Fellowship, Fun & Food! You don’t want to miss it!

First Family Services . . .

Lectionary Scriptures

Rev. Scott Bradford

Rev. Bryan Rogers

Rev. Dale Weise

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Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES In the Sanctuary… 8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE 10:45 a.m. Traditional In Celebration Hall... 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Notes 10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9 Childcare available dur-ing all services Children are always welcome in worship. Worship activity bags are outside the sanctuary. Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex. FirstPlace Café & Info Desk The open area next to Celebration Hall is our home to coffee and donuts, connections with our members and guests, and information about our ministries. The Info Desk is located in the main area near the entrance to the Educa-tion wing off of Beauregard Street. Holy Communion We celebrate Communion in all services on the first Sunday of each month. We believe this is the Lord’s Table, and all are invited to participate in this Sacrament. Intinction—Each person is given a piece of bread and then dips it in the juice before eating. In Homes—We will take communion to the homebound. 655-8981 to sched-ule OTHER SERVICES FOR WORSHIP AND FAITH DEVELOPMENT Sunday School… Classes for adults, young couples, youth, children and infants/toddlers are held every Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Brochures are available throughout the church to point you in the direction you wish to attend or check online: firstmeth-odist.net, or call 655-8981 for more information. Special Seasons and Events…. Morning Glories, a women’s prayer and study group, meet every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am in the Journey Sunday School Classroom. Studies are led by various members and include mission projects, prayers and active discussions. An annual retreat highlights this group’s devoted study and communion. Other study groups are held throughout the year. Our online site will list those courses that are available: firstmethodist.net or you can call the office at 655-8981 for more information.

Associate Pastor

AUGUST 5 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a Ps. 51:1-12 Eph. 4:1-16 John 6:24-35

AUGUST 12 Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost 2 Sam. 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Ps. 130 Eph. 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51

AUGUST 19 Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 Ps. 111 Eph. 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

AUGUST 26 Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost 1 Kings 8:!1,6,10-11) 22-30, 41-43 Ps. 84 Eph. 6:10-20 John 6:56-69

Sermon Series for AUGUST

“I AM” Series (began July 15)

August 5—I AM the GATE - John 10:1-10 August 12—I AM the GOOD SHEPHERD—John 10:11-21

August 19—I AM the RESURRECTION and the LIFE—John 11:17-27 Aug. 26th—I AM the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE—John 14:1-14

September 2—I AM the TRUE VINE—John 15:1-17

Churchwide study on “The STORY” begins September 2

FISH FRY ! FAITH FEAR

MAC Ice Cream Social

Associate Pastor Rev. Nathaniel Hankins

AUGUST 2018 Mission and Service . . .

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COSTA RICA Nineteen excited and willing servants left early at 5:30 am on July 21st for the 2018 Costa Rica Mission Trip. This year, the team worked in the Puerto Viejo re-gion of Costa Rica helping to build a church. In the past the team has worked at the Chil-dren’s Home. Despite the heavy rainfall almost everyday, some type of construction work was provided each day until approx-imately 3:00 in the afternoon. After cleaning up the worksite, the team led Vacation Bible

School for area children. The Puerto Viejo region is a rural area and is much different than the San Jose where the pace and traffic is fast and challenging! Team members were: Scott Baring, Karena Doss, Vicki Draper, Kevin

Grimes, Colby Grimes, Delaney Grimes, Anne Hardegree, David Hardegree, Matt Hardegree, D’Ann Kuhlmann, Kevin Porche, Ray Stubblefield, Carol Santry, Camille Santry, Brenda Stone, Jimmie VonGonten, Billy Tims, Will Wiggins and Gray-son Wiggins. The team is very grateful to FUMC for their continued support to this mis-

sion by being so gener-ous financially as well through encouragement and prayer. We are blessed to have such a wonderful church fami-ly.

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COSTA RICA Mission and Service . . .

The generator and dental chair FUMC’s Christmas donations helped purchase for the clinic.

It was an amazing time in Costa Rica. We tied rebar, set column frames, laid in a culvert, and literally poured the foundation of a new church. We had an awesome group who didn't let heat, rain, or exhaustion damper

our spirits and worked through every obstacle in our path. Two of the 3 men that worked with us were pas-tors who worked with everything they had to improve their lives and the lives of their congregations. I am

truly blessed to be a part of this mission team and hope that we left a fraction of the impression on Costa Rica that all the people left on us.

Pura Vida

Blessings, joy, and love abound for the mission team and the beautiful people they met.

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Our church family at work! . . .

Blessing box bags returned on the 5th Sunday of the month were blessed and used to fill our Blessing Box. Don’t forget the next 5th Sunday-September 30th! You are welcome to help keep the Box filled throughout the other weeks!

Leaders-Cindy Harper and

Dana Bollinger have

supervised cooks

from St. Lukes UMC

and Emmanuel Episcopal and FirstChurch in prep-

aration and delivery of the meals for Kids Eat.

Meals have been delivered to 3 sites and approxi-

mately 150 children fed each day. Nutritious

meals have helped children who would ordinarily

not have the security of a good meal everyday

while out of school.

Somebody’s Rusty is looking forward to Tidings of Last Tuesday clothes distri-bution from 1-2:30 pm on Tuesday, September 25th. There is always a need of men’s and women’s tennis shoes or sturdy walking shoes in all sizes. No heels or wedges please. We also always collect new and unopened motel toiletries, new in the package underwear and socks in all sizes for men and women, new in the package brushes and combs, granola bars, cheese crackers, small packages of wet wipes, Chapstick, and $5 gift cards to Sonic, What-a-Burger or Burger King. Somebody’s Rusty will sort, size and distribute these to those who show up on for the “Tidings of Last Tuesdays” distribution.

Tidings of Last Tuesdays

FIFTH SUNDAY BLESSING BAGS Held on Sunday, July 29

KIDS EAT FREE July 9—August 10

FIRST ANNUAL MARY HANKINS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

QUICKSAND GOLF COURSE * SATURDAY OCTOBER 6, 2018 SHOTGUN START AT 1 PM

Cost: $100.00 per player (includes green fees, golf cart, and lunch) Entry form due no later than September 30, 2018

Proceeds will benefit THE DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN FIRST UMC OFFICE

Mary Hankins was Executive Director for Wesley Daily Bread Soup Kitchen for thirty years. She remembered: “I saw kids coming out of the bushes and going through a dumpster looking for food. I was so thankful to be involved in 1983 when Fr. Bob Hedges and Rev. Eugene Raphael decided it was time to start a soup kitchen in San Angelo. God had been working with me for a long, long time on that.” Without the support of the community, Wesley Daily Bread Soup Kitchen would not have the funds to sustain this vital program. Donations provide hot meals, clothing, job assistance, health care, counseling, and travel assistance to doctor appointments for those in need. This year we will memorialize Mary Hankins with our 1st Mary Hankins Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Children’s Ministries. . .

Starting September -Children’s Sunday School will begin The Story

by Max Lucado Ages 3- Kinder - The Story for Little Ones,

this book has great illustrations and simple text bringing 31 Bible stories to life for preschoolers.

Ages 1st-2nd and 3rd -4th – The Story for Children, this is a unique story which tells the glorious story of God in beauti-

ful text and pictures. Ages 5th-6th – The Story for Kids,

this is a New International Version (NLrV) which is done is story format which runs along with the adult edition of The Story.

This version has black and white illustrations. Wednesday Evenings Starting September 12th is

Trackers of Truth by Seedbed Kids ABOUT TRACKERS OF TRUTH

Trackers of Truth is a program designed to develop the basics of Christianity in our chil-dren, instilling in them a knowledge of where truth is found, examples of Biblical

“Trackers of Truth,” and a desire to seek truth for themselves. Using a mixed agriculture and time-travel theme, the children will go through the Old Tes-tament in chronological order, learning many highlights of the Old Testament stories. At

the same time, they will learn of the many glimpses of the coming Savior, as revealed in the New Testament. They will soon understand that in the Old Testament, Jesus was present but concealed, whereas in the New Testament, Jesus was revealed. Each week, the chil-dren will also learn practical lessons of personal application to assist them in their own

spiritual growth.

Sunday School Teachers Needed for the new 3

rd-4

th grade class to start in fall.

See: Laurel Bradford Director of Children’s

Faith & Formation Ministries (325) 655-8981

laurel@firstmethodist.net

Did you see the FUMC Softball teams play and

win!! Our teams were awesome and enjoyed a

great sport and healthy fellowship playing to-

gether as part of the 2018 Softball Tourna-

ment. Be sure and pat these great players on

the back!

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Sunday School will continue back on its normal course of study with our series on “Worship” and this series will continue through the summer. Come join us!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and finding ways to stay cool in this heat! For starters….. PRAY FOR RAIN!! I know everyone is scattered about right now, camps, vacations, grandparents, etc… I’ve seen a few of you here and there when you’ve been in town. Come join us on Sunday mornings in Cross Roads for summer Bible study, fellowship and food at 9:30. We are closing in on the last few lessons of our series “Worship” by exploring passages from the book of Leviticus. We will finish

the “Bible Lessons for Youth” Sunday School series about the middle of August. This will complete our study with BL4Y. We have been fortunate enough on Sunday mornings to explore the Bi-ble together on topics of God-Sovereignty, Creation, Covenant, Faith, Love, Call, Justice and Wor-ship and how all of this fits into our own personal journey with God! The lessons have been in-

formative, fun, spiritual, provided great discus-sion and have been creative. The Methodist Church did an excellent job on this curriculum. I believe we all grow in a variety of ways on Sunday mornings, thanks for making Sunday morning Cross Roads a great place to be! I have plenty of openings on Sunday morn-ing for Sunday morning snacks. If you could help out please get on sign-up genius and sign up for a date or email me let me know. I will keep Summer Snack sign ups open until my last Sunday. The new youth director will have a plan for what Sunday mornings will look like

under their direction. This is an exciting time for our youth and the church as we begin to look for a new face to fulfill the youth directors responsibilities . Please keep our youth, the church and church leadership in your prayers as we begin to seek out a new person to lead our youth. Regarding Spirit, I have already begun searching and making plans for the new year regarding tour dates, destinations, music and fundraisers. I will provide you with a schedule and more infor-mation regarding the year once Spirit begins. Spirit start date is September 5th, 6:00, Spirit room. This past year was a great year and I’m looking forward to a new one! Once we transition to a new youth director , I will gladly remove those that wish to be removed from my youth email list and this email will now become my Spirit contacts. Until then, I will continue to keep everyone informed through this email the way I always have . Everyone stay cool! God Bless, Tony

Tony says. . .

Now Hiring: Wedding Coordinator The objective of the wedding coordinator is to be a liaison between a wedding party and the church, ensuring church policies are followed, ministers are contacted, and fees are collected. The Wedding coordinator is a representative of FUMC and will be the main point of contact for all wedding events. Salary is a Monthly $250 which covers up to 12 weddings per year and all pre-wedding appointments. If there are more than 12 weddings in a year, a subsequent $250 will be given per wedding. If you are interested, please contact the office for an application and send a re-sume and cover letter to Rev. Scott Bradford at skipreach@gmail.com. "

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Morning Glories New folks are always wel-come to join this group of fun ladies who meet eve-ry Tuesday at 10am in the Journey classroom to study and fellowship. For information about this

group please contact Lori Francks at lfrancks@hotmail.com. No advance registration required. FMI contact Sher-rie Walker in the Church Office. Current study is Pray Like This, books are $11. The teacher is Jacie Cortese. Come, learn and enjoy! This is a lively bunch promising good discussions and challenging thoughts. There will be no class on July 3rd. This study will end August 14. Leslie Bowen will teach Moses by Adam Hamilton beginning Tuesday, August 21.

UMW will not meet again until September 6th. 9:45 and 5:45 Library “The Central Jurisdiction & the Rio

Grande Conference” - Cathy Hubbard

Have a great summer! - Cathy Hubbard 658-5375 fmi

There are nine adult Sunday School Classes at FUMC! Something for everyone!

Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. FMI pick up a Sunday School brochure in the FirstPlace Café.

Class Study Topics for AUGUST

Harmony— ROMANS by Adam Hamilton Led by Ken Corely Journey—ROMANS Led by Karen & Mark Clark Bayith—John–by Adam Hamilton. Led by Richard Evans Cheers— Falling Upward by John Walker Led by Johnny Fender Seekers—Good or God by John Bevere. Led by Stephanie James Union—Really Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs Led by Tim Hunnicutt S.T.E.R.—”Yes, I have sinned, but I Have Excellent Excuses!” Led by Johnny Burkhalter Fellowship—Ecclesiastes Led by Buster Peek Chi Rho— Aftermath by Andy Stanley Led by Giovanna LeCroy

Beginning September 9th—all Sunday School classes will begin study in The STORY, by Max Lucado. This is a story format of the Old and New Testaments told in chronological order.

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Adult Studies . . .

FUMC has nine adult Sunday School classes that

meet at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. Information

about each class can be found at

www.firstmethodist.net. Brochures are available at

worship entrances and the FirstPlace Café Infor-

mation Desk. We hope you will visit some classes

and find a comfortable place to learn and grow.

Facilitators: Lori Francks, Pat Haines, Sharon Alexander, Alice Lee

Kiser, Janis Amacker, Buddy Beck, Rev. Nathaniel Hankins &

Kavin Johnson

GRIEFSHARE AT FIRST UMC

Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm

June 25—Sept. 24, 2018 (13 weeks; No class Sept. 3)

Harmony Classroom, 3rd floor (Enter 2nd level parking garage)

Registration Information Register at the FirstPlace Café Information Desk,

Church Office, or for more information contact

Lori Francks: lfrancks@hotmail.com,

or (325) 234-0375

Workbook: $15 (Childcare Available with

Advance Notice)

Ours Serving in Military Tyler Barden USAF Chris Canvaness USAF Ryan Gandy USAF Savanah Gideon USA Johnny Goldthrite USA Randall Tye Graham USA Mica Greenwood USN Zane Jarvis USAF Josh Mort USAF Chris Mullen USAF August Pfluger USAF Danielle Pozun USAF Joshua Rodriguez USAF Jon P. Rogers USA Phillip Santos USAF Yvonne Santos USAF Brian Sheffield USN Cody Smith USA Ryan Tallant USA

CANCER

AUGUST 2018 Church Family Prayers Requested. . .

Barry Kleypas Betty Miller Bill Humble Bob Barnes Dr. Bruce Heare Carol Smith Connie Weems Darrell Herron Dawn McMinn Jackson Ethan Miller Fred Buck Fred Gudmundson Jay Moore Jeff Ward Jennifer Cooper Jerry Tindel

HEALTH CONCERNS

Edna Perez Health Concerns

Lisa Lesosky Health Concerns

Rebecca Crouse Health Concerns

Rev. Sheldon Johnson Healing

The Family of Sue Mims D. 7/27/2018

The Family of Dan Adams D. 7/23/2018

The Family of Haley Frizell D. 7/22/2018

Kathy Robinson Katie Ball Kevin Halfmann Kim Hunter Kinsley Baker Melissa James Michaela Rigsby Nicole Kleinsmith Patsy Eckert Raymond Ornelas Richard Watts Ron Hoelle Sheryl Bragg Shirley Kennedy Vernon Fritze

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“God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble.”

Offer words of encouragement and let Lisa Lesosky know you are praying for her by signing on at Caring-bridge.org. She makes posts about her progress and reads everyone’s com-ments. Caringbridge.org

Generosity through Giving . . . JULY MEMORIALS

IN MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY FUND

John Hay, Sr. Directors, Officers & Love & Care Fund Employees of Texas Bank John & Sherri Jones General Fund Louis & Kay Rork Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Beth Kopecky Mature Adult Ministries Lori Francks Endowment Fund John & Molly Walker Methodist Assistance Bruce & Jean Hay Love & Care Fund Polly Waterhouse Love & Care Fund Roger & Martha Dolliver Sanctuary Choir Scholarships

Cont. from Page 13 Generosity through Giving . . . JULY MEMORIALS

IN MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY FUND

Curtiss Rosinbaum John & Sherri Jones Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Jacqueline Maxon Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Cheers Sunday School Class Massey Trust Fund Gary & Mignon Gammage Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Kent & Janis Amacker Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Louis & Pam Hengst Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Beth Kopecky Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Geraldine Speck Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Jerry & Margie Millsapps Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple John & Molly Walker Music/Choir Fund Pierce & Betty Miller Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Jean Corley Costa Rica Vernon & Kathy Fritze, Jr. Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Tim & Meagan Hunnicutt Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Camille Santry Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Lori Francks Endowment Fund Polly Waterhouse Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Joyce Rhone Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Jack & Jane Ann Srader PE/Maint. Trust Robert & Dorothy Hambright Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Karen Cody Sanctuary Choir Scholarships Vesta Kay Smith Music/Choir Fund Roger & Martha Dolliver Sanctuary Choir Scholarships

Milton Hudgens Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple

Ken Fannon Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple Donna Dice Somebody’s Rusty

Tom Massey Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple

James Elder Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple Donna Dice Children’s Ministry

James & Deborah Baker Cokesbury Christian Singers

Martha Norall Wesleyan Handbell Choir Sanctuary Choir Scholarships (Jan Pipkin’s Mother)

Lori Francks Endowment Fund Margarita Muniz Helen Crews Love & Care Fund (Yolanda Gaitan’s Mother)

Ray Edward Galan Lori Francks Endowment Fund (Gini Christian’s Brother)

Marilyn Mertz Jack & Jane Ann Srader Methodist Assistance

Sara Hargraves Fellowship Class Food Pantry (Cheridan Lyons’ Mother)

IN HONOR OF: GIVEN BY: FUND:

Michelle Perkey Harold & LaQueta Shelburne VBS Lego Temple Anne Hardegree “ " Laurel Bradford “ “ Chelsea Lytle “ “ Miranda Rogers “ “ Meagan Hunnicutt “ “ Johnny Wilson “ “ Bryan Rogers “ “ Scott Bradford “ “ Abigagle Shelburne “ “ Amory Fly “ “

AUGUST 2018

“Transferring their membership from the Church Militant to the

Church Triumphant!”

In Memoriam

Rev. Dan Adams July 23, 2018

Beloved Member of First United

Methodist Church “But those who hope in

the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be

faint.”

Isaiah 40: 31

Membership . . . MEMBERSHIP

JULY 2018

Attendance: Worship

Sunday

School

1 JULY 341 161

8 JULY 312 155

15 JULY 276 150

22 JULY 259 145

29 JULY 274 145

Joined:

Danny & Jerry Ann Hughes 7/29/2018

During the

10:45

Service

Nancy Dupree 7/9/2018

11:00 Ser-

vice

Baptisms

J.T. Barden 7/22/2018

Parents:

Jim &

Cheyenne

Barden,

Rebecca

Welty

Weddings:

Krysten Sarbach & Coby Dyches 7/29/2018

Deaths:

Rev. Dan Adams 7/23/2018

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New Member Baptized

J. T. Barden was baptized by Rev. Dale Weise on July 22, 2018 as part of the 11th Hour ser-vice. The bap-tism by immer-sion took place in the court-yard.

Nancy Dupree joined FirstChurch on July 9, 2018 during the 11th Hour Service.

Danny and Jerry Ann Hughes joined FirstChurch on July 29, 2018 during the 10:45 service.

AUGUST 2018

First United Methodist Church

37 E. Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas 76903

The mission of this Church is to make disci-ples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world…” So, help us God!

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Worship Schedule. . .

First United Methodist

Church

37 E. Beauregard

San Angelo, Texas 76903

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

In the Sanctuary –Traditional

8:30 a.m.

The BRIDGE

10:45 a.m.

In Celebration Hall –Contemporary

11:00 a.m.

Sunday School

9:30 Children & Adults

10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9

Childcare available during all services

Children are always welcome in worship.

Worship activity bags are outside the sanctuary.

Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex.

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