F i r s t U n i t e d

M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h 411 Church Street

Columbia, MS 39429

601–736–7121

www.fumccolumbia.org

CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR Brother Mike Sahler

601–731–8235

CHOIR DIRECTOR William “Billy” Endicott

YOUTH DIRECTOR Angel Herring

ORGANIST Barbara Lott

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR Keleigh Oglesbee

PIANIST Beth Pierce

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Debbie Graney

CUSTODIAN Mike Rogers

N E W S L E T T E R N O V E M B E R 2 , 2 0 1 6

A Look into the Mirror There is a story they tell of two dogs. Both at separate times walk into the same room. One comes out wagging his tail while the other comes out growling. A woman watches this and goes into the room to see what could possibly make one dog so happy and the other so mad. To her surprise she finds the room full of mirrors. The happy dog found a thousand happy dogs looking back at him, while the angry dog saw only angry dogs growling back at him. The choices we make influence our reflections into the world.

“Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage."

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:13-16 The Message)

Reflect God-Colors and God-Flavors my friends as we love and serve the least, lost and lonely; the forgotten, ignored and taken for granted; the bedraggled, beaten down, and burned out; the whosoever; folks like you and me! Love All Around…

First United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church exists to bring people to Jesus and membership in His church, help them to mature in Christ and grow in grace, and equip them to discover and to use their gifts in ministry in the church and in the world for

the glory of God.

All Saints Sunday – November 6, 2016

Sunday, November 6, 2016, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday, remembering all of those of our congregation who have died since last All Saints Day. In our morning worship service, we will call the names of those who have been received into God's Heaven, we will light a candle in their memory, and we will chime a bell. This time of remembrance will be part of our worship experience including receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Come and worship with us on All Saints Sunday, and every Sunday, indeed, For All the Saints! Our Honored Dead:

Molly Kuykendall CareyKannon Fortenberry

Becky HauserAnn Lewis

June NicholsCharles Wilkinson

John Wesley’s Words Concerning Voting —October 6, 1774

John Wesley’s words concerning voting still hold true today…consider these as you make preparations to vote and as you cast your vote! “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them:

1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy.

2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against. And 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”

Charge Conference 2016 Charge Conference 2016 for Columbia First United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center. This date and time is confirmed with the Brookhaven District Office, which is a change from the previously mentioned date and time. Rev. Heather Hensarling, our Brookhaven District Superintendent, will guide us through this time of celebrating our missions and ministries which will give foundation for our 2017 ministries and missions. Our time of reflecting and visioning will put in context how we aspire to go deeper in our relationship with God and reach further in our love and service with our neighbors. Members of the Administrative Board are urged to be present, and all members and friends of First Church are invited to attend and share in this experience of Loving, Learning and Leading through the gift we call First United Methodist Church! Charge Conference 2016, Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center.

Dennis Malone, Mary Thompson, Irene Powers, Spooky Sims, Judy Easterling, Rita Smith (mother of Mike Rogers), Bryson

Sartin, Clifton Bond, *Sonny Wood, John & Billie Flynt, Karon Ryals, Monique Goar, Michelle Pritchard, Wesley Moudy, Lisa Beech McGloflin, Sabastian Blanchard, Rev. Roy Eaton, Sarah Davis, Steve Vikery (nephew of Nell Barnes), William Rowley, Brenda Griner, Tom Griffith, Rev. Tim Parker,, Shannon Pigott, Debbie Price, Martha Stephens, Kim Fink, Phyllis & Julia K. Price, Shirley Grace, Shirley Wooten, Madelyn Grace Halford, Logan Byrne, Gary Rush, Tom McNeese, Blake Bauer, Mary Ann Nicholson, Tom Shows, Jane Martin, Theresa Edwards, Toni Marino, Faith Johnson, Abbey Tallia, Peyton Grooms, Kalyn Boyd, Edith McMurray, George Burchfield, Angela Lewis, Kenneth Eaves, Michelle Prichard, Joan Berry, Doris Phelps, Lucas Porter.

SHUT INS

The Grove - Greta Dick, Georgette Kuykendall, Helen Oglesbee, Angela Varnado

The Myrtles - Frank Little Wesley Manor - Lina Fortenberry, Maryann Hyatt

The Claiborne - Carolyn Powers

PLEASE CHECK THE PRAYER CONCERNS AND IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO

ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTIONS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016

Worship 112 Sunday School 57 Contributions $4,592.23

Children $ 706.64 Pastor’s Fund $6.00

ATTENDANCE OCTOBER 30, 2016 Worship 115 Sunday School 79

Contributions $ 7,712.78 Sunday School $ 64.00 Pastor’s Fund $ 6.00

Youth $ 50.00

We extend Christian love and sympathy to the family of Mrs. Ardis Spiers, grandmother of Baxter Rowley.

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NOVEMBER

2 - Madisyn Howell, Tommie Pittman

3 - Arthur Pigott

5 - Ryan Singley

6 - Maryann Hyatt, Joe Pierce

7 - Judy Easterling, Leonard & Kathy Jones

9 - Joan Harry, Matt Jones

11 - Theodora Boston 18 - Hal & Sharon

Kittrell

21 - Bobby & Rita Faye Armstrong

24 - Edward Hough 24 - Edward Hough

25 - Amanda Thornhill

26 - Mark Vest

28 - Tom & Judy Griffith, Edward & Anna Hough 31 - Claire von Gahlen

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016

9:45 a.m. – Sunday School

10:00 a.m. – Youth Sunday School

10:55 a.m. – Worship Service

2:00 p.m. – Birthday Party for Doyle Bradshaw

5:00 p.m. – Jr. High Performing Arts

5:45 p.m. – Jr. High Youth Choir

5:45 p.m. – Sr. High Youth Bible Study

6:30 p.m. – Youth Snack Supper

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016

No Scheduled Activities

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

5:30 p.m. – Staff Parish Meeting

6:00 p.m. – Worship and Book Study

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016

9:00 a.m. -XYZ

3:00 p.m. – Children’s “WWW”

3:30 p.m. – Jr. High Youth “WWW”

5:15 p.m. – “WWW” Supper

6:00 p.m. – Sr. High Youth

6:00 p.m. – Kouth

6:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

9:30 a.m. – Worship & Book Study

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016

No Scheduled Activities

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016

9:45 a.m. – Sunday School

10:00 a.m. – Youth Sunday School

10:55 a.m. – Worship Service

12:00 p.m. – UMW Harvest Celebration

5:00 p.m. – JR. High Performing Arts

5:45 p.m. – Jr. High Performing Arts

5:45 p.m. – Jr. High Youth Choir

5:45 p.m. – Sr. High Youth Bible Study

5:30 p.m. – Youth Snack Super

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016

No Scheduled Activities

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

11:00 a.m. – Law Enforcement Luncheon

6:00 p.m. – Worship & Book Study

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

9:00 a.m. -XYZ

3:00 p.m. – Children’s “WWW”

3:30 p.m. – Jr. High “WWW”

5:15 p.m. – “”WWW” Supper

6:00 p.m. – Sr. High Youth

6:00 p.m. – Family Prayer & Devotion

6:00 p.m. – Kouth

6:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

9:30 a.m. – Worship & Book Study

4:30 p.m. – Finance Meeting

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

No Scheduled ActivitIes

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016

5:00 p.m. – Sr. High Thanksgiving Lock-In

LAW ENFORCEMENT LUNCHEON

The Missions and the Hospitality Committees are jointly planning a luncheon for our Law

Enforcement and First Responders both city and county on Tuesday, November 15 from 11:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Church members are encouraged to come by during this time and

thank them for their service.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Doyle Bradshaw The family of Doyle Bradshaw would like to invite you to join them for a reception honoring Doyle Bradshaw on her 90th birthday.  The reception will be Sunday, November 6, 2016,

from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Wesley Center.  No gifts, please!

UMW

HARVEST CELEBRATION

Sunday - November 13

( following church)

Wesley Center

Fellowship Meal

Installation of Officers.

THANK BANK OFFERING

( All women of church are invited to attend. )

Our youth groups have just enjoyed two of our favorite annual events- The Franklinton Fair trips and our outdoor Halloween party at the Howells’ home. Thank you to Blair Powers and Simon Herring for driving us to the fair and to all the chaperones who made the junior high trip possible. We had a group of 34 travel with the junior high group, and this was our first time to let that age group venture out on their own in groups. As you can imagine, that transition causes a bit of anxiety for the adults; but thankfully, we all found each other at the Directed times and place.

The Halloween party was another great one for the books. This year, we added a pumpkin painting station, and the creativity abounded. We also had a creepy surprise for the kids during the hayride thanks to Jourdan Bullock and Sara Russell and their willingness to help….though Jourdan MIGHT be hesitant to ask what she can do for future events! Jourdan graciously agreed to dress in full clown makeup and wait along the wood’s edge to wave at our kids as the trailer passed. Clowns have been a much discussed topic with our youth groups this year thanks to the national sightings, so we knew we needed a friendly clown to spice up our hayride this year. After a few screams and MUCH laughter, all the youth agreed Mrs. Jourdan was a REALLY good sport to do that….and Mrs. Sara is to be credited, as well, as they both had to sit in the dark woods for almost an hour for both groups to cycle through!! Now THAT is a heart to serve!!

And we certainly can’t go without thanking the Howells for hosting us again. Most of the youth agree that the Howells built their house JUST for the purpose of hosting this event. It is a perfect location, and we so appreciate their hospitality year after year in having us over for this fun event. I’m not sure how we will ever top our hayride surprise, but we will brainstorm all year long for next year’s!

Variety show practice resumes this Sunday for the junior high. We will meet at 4:30 this week and cycle through various acts. Youth interested in singing with the adult choir for the Christmas program can watch for details soon on practice times.

Junior high will continue their Drama series, and senior high will begin Generation Change this week. Another favorite annual event has been added to the calendar, as well. The youth groups and families will travel to Improve Baptist Church’s Scenes of Christ Sunday, December 4th. Details to come. See important dates below, and add them to your holiday calendars to ensure you don’t miss out!

Congratulations and good luck to Spencer Stovall and Porter Price as they enter the playoffs this week against Indianola with the CA Cougar football team! We are pulling for you! And congratulations to Maggie Herring and Jack Deal as they wrapped up their Marching Wildcat run with a 3rd place ranking in the state championship this past weekend. Carson is ready to continue the tradition as you guys make your exit! What fun it has been to watch you guys!

Have a great week! Mrs. Angel

Important Upcoming Dates:

11/19-11/20 Senior High Lock-In11/23 No WWW Activities11/27 No Senior High Sunday Night Activities12/4 Scenes of Christ trip12/14 Christmas Variety Show and Meal12/18 Senior High Progressive Christmas Dinner 12/21 Junior High Mini Lock-In

As usual our trunk or treat night was so much fun! Thank to to all who participated by bringing and inviting families, donating goodies for the cake walk and for setting up

your cars to pass out candy! This year, we gave a prize to the best decorated car, our anonymous judge voted the Dantin-Ford Bible class as the winners! A special thanks to the ladies of the class for going above and beyond! We can't wait to see what everyone does next year!

If you were not in church Sunday, didn't hear us on the radio, or didn't catch the service on live stream, go to the church's Facebook page to find the children's performance of "Agnus Dei". It was, once again, wonderful! I am so thankful for those that

give of their time to teach our kids.

We are still taking donations of mini American flags. We will use them to place on graves of veterans in the city cemetery on November 9th. If you would like to donate, you can leave them in the office during office hours or give them to me on Wednesday afternoons.

Don't forget that those who wish to participate during the White Christmas service will meet to practice with Mr. Billy on Wednesday nights from 6-6:30 in the choir room. Parents, this is totally optional but I would love to see a room full each week!

Go ahead and mark your calendars for these special dates:Wednesday, November 23rd No WWWSunday, December 4th Program Practice Time TBDWednesday, December 7th Christmas Program 6PMWednesday, December 21st Live Nativity 5:30-7 come and go

Have a great week! Keleigh

Acolyte11/06 Sophie & Ollie 11/13 Kate11/20 Frances 11/27 Brayden

Nursery Volunteers11/06 Mary Vic Dantin & Maggie Herring11/13 Laura Hough & Madisyn Howell11/20 Mary Nell Livingston & Keleigh Oglesbee11/27 Sherri Oglesbee & Lisa Sims

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH P.O. BOX 585 411 CHURCH STREET COLUMBIA, MS 39429

7th Annual Heal The Land Unity Service

Please join us on November 6th at 6 pmJohn The Baptist MB Church

Event Speaker: Rev. Brian Stewart500 Lumberton Road, Columbia, MS

Rev. Calvin Newsom, PastorMore Information: 601-467-4441

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NOTE CARDS

Note cards with beautiful picture of church now on sale by UMW for $6.  There are 6 in a pack.  See

Barbara Lott (at the organ after worship) or Scarlett Gafford. All proceeds will be used for local

missions.

Military Recognition

For our Veterans Day service on November 13, 2016, the Worship Committee is planning a special recognition of our members and their family members that are serving or have served in the military. If you or a family member are serving or have served in the military, we need your help. We need a picture in your/their military uniform! Please take these pictures to the church office as soon as possible. We will scan them and give them back. You may also leave them in the church office on Sunday mornings if you are unable to take to the church during the week. We will promptly get your picture back to you. If you are able to scan the picture and email it, please do so. Send to Debbie @fumccolumbia.org We must have all pictures by Monday, November 7. Thank you for your participation in this endeavor.