424 Main Street

Laurel, MD 20707

(301) 725-3093

office@fumcl.org

www.fumcl.org

First United Methodist Church Purpose:

As believers in Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the inspired word of

God, we:

Glorify God through worship,

Build strong relationships in the church family,

Grow in the knowledge of the truth as revealed through Jesus Christ,

Serve people as a reflection of the love of Jesus Christ, and

Spread the Good News of the Gospel so that others may come to salvation

through grace.

Sunday Services:

First United Methodist Church of Laurel

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ril 26, 2013

Mother-Daughter Banquet

Date: May 10, 2013

Time: 6:30pm

This years’ mother daughter banquet is “Mothers, Love, & Memories” so come and

join in fun, food, and of course great fellowship while meeting three famous mothers

of the Bible.

Sign up in the Narthex by May 1st

Adults: $10.00

Children (6-12): $8.00

Children (5 and under): Free

Meal catered by non other than Bob Ball!

Questions? Contact Ingrid Loukota (301) 490-0848 or

Barbara Miller (240) 264-6983

Weekly EREVELATIONS—

8:15 am

9:45 am

11:00 am

Traditional

Sunday School (All Ages)

Contemporary

Be sure to follow us on

Facebook, Twitter, &

Google+!

@FUMC_Laurel

#FUMCL

facebook.com/

FirstUMCLaurelMD

First UMC Laurel

Google+ Page

First UMC is looking for a new

Director of Youth Ministries.

Do you have a heart to work with middle school

and high school youth? We are looking for a

creative individual who can take our vision for a

growing, relevant, life changing youth program

and create environments where students want to

be. The Youth Ministries Director should be

outgoing yet calm and cool-headed, be a good

listener and someone who will support and guide

our youth with a contagious faith in

Christ. Experience, preferably with large group/

small group organizational skills, is preferred.

The SPRC committee would love to talk to you!

Resumes can be sent to tkhmiller@juno.com by

May 5, 2013 please.

For more information on this ministry opportunity

please contact Kelly Miller (301) 362-1019 or

Melissa Miller (301) 498-1718.

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Announcements

“A Look at Buddhism” by Pastor Chris Owens

Scripture: Romans 8:18, 28; Philippians 4:6-7

We’ll take a look at Buddhism, what Buddhists believe, and how Buddhists live their lives as seekers of

the Buddha’s wisdom. We’ll compare and contrast Buddhism with Christianity.

This Weeks Message

Manidokan Camp Nurse

Opening:

Manidokan Camp & Retreat Center in

Knoxville, MD is in need of a Summer Camp

Nurse. Camp Manidokan is a children’s

summer camp supported by the BW

Conference and runs from June 23–August

16.

RN or LNP required.

If you, or someone you know, may be

interested in this position click here for more

information and the job announcement or

contact the camp Director, Chris Schlieckert

at manidokan@gmail.com or (301) 834-7422

Save the Date!

First UMC Spring Picnic

May 18th at Noon

McCullough Field

Baked Goods Still Needed For Relay

Team: Stepping Out For Nana & Pop

~~~~~~~~~

To donate baked goodies and fight cancer

contact Amanda Berard, (301) 659-0075

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Scheduled Events For April 27-May3, 2013

Saturday

4/27

Sunday

4/28

Monday

4/29

Tuesday

4/30

Wednesday

5/1

Thursday

5/2

Friday

5/3

7a Emmaus

Men

8:30a Emmaus

Women

(Parlor)

9a Worship

Players Prac-

tice

10a Rosie Mtg

8:15a Tradi-

tional Service

9:30a Fellow-

ship Time

9:45a Sunday

School

11a Contem-

porary Ser-

vices

Patuxent Riv-

er Rehab Ser-

vice

Morningside

Service

5:30p-6:45p

Spiritual Gifts

Bible Study

6:30p UMYF

Mtg

No Events

Scheduled

eRevelations

Weekly Dead-

line (end of

day)

7p New Testa-

ment Bible

Study

Online Bible

Study Posted

6:15p Praise

Team Band

6:30p Prayer

Mtg

7:30p Chancel

Choir Practice

8p Narcotics

Anonymous

7p Worship

Team Mtg

7:30p Boy

Scouts of

America Troop

# 259

5p Setup for

Vendor Sale

Click here

for the Church

Calendar

Look for links to online resources, emails, and even try clicking pictures for

more information about the event you are interested in!

Purpose: The organized unit of the

United Methodist Women shall be a

community of women whose purpose is

to know God and to experience freedom

as whole persons through Jesus Christ;

to develop a creative, supportive fellow-

ship; and to expand concepts of mission

through participation in the global min-

United Methodist Women Upcoming Events

ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME!

Join in any of the listed

meetings to learn more

about the UMW Groups!

May 6, 2013 at 1p

Kathryn Eye Circle Mtg

May 13, 2013 at 6:30p

Martha Circle Mtg (FH)

May 13, 2013 at 7p

Edith Miles Circle Mtg

“Jesus Among the World Religions”

-a sermon series by Pastor Chris Owens

April 28—“A Look at Buddhism” (Romans 8:18, 28 & Philippians 4:6-7)

May 5—“A Look at Islam” (Genesis 21:9-20)

May 12—“A Look at Judaism” (Genesis 12:1-3; 15:5-6)

May 19—“Christianity Reconsidered” (John 3:16-21)

Together, we’ll look at:

What do the other world religions teach and practice?

Why is it important for Christians to know about them?

Why are there so many different religions?

How do Jesus and our Christian faith stand out?

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If you are a youth

here at First Church

we would like to

compile a list of your

concerts, sporting

events, recitals,

awards ceremonies

etc., so the members of First Church can

come and support you and your accom-

plishments.

Please forward the event, day, time and

place including address to Blairlee

Owens.

United Methodist Youth Fellowship Updates

April 28, 2013 from 6:30p-8p

Regular Meeting (FH)

May 5, 2013 from 6:30p-8p

Regular Meeting (FH) Making Parade Decorations

May 11, 2013 at 8a

Main Street Festival Parade (Church Parking Lot @ 8a)

May 12, 2013

No Regular Meeting

If you don’t already like UMYF on go do so!

eRevelations Weekly is

distributed every Friday

morning & available for

download at fumcl.org.

If you would like to

contribute to

eRevelations than be

sure to email your event

to

communications@fumcl.

org by the Tuesday

before your desired

publication date. Items

will also be advertised

on the church social

medias. Note: The

church office does not

receive this email &

office@fumcl.org will

need to be included on

events you also wish to

be in the bulletin or

distributed via email.

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Prayer Requests

Lauren Graham, Mary Toman & Family, Linda Wright, Peggy Sales, Mack Statham & his wife Loretta,

Kyle Wilkerson & Family, Mary (Peggy) Tracey, Joyce Acampora, Wanda (Niece of Nancy Welsh),

Earl Burch, Jane Savoy, Donna, Thomas Burk, Jr. & Cierra Dykia, Ann Hawkins, Don Pliscoe

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SIDE BY SIDE RIDE THIS WEEKEND!!

Date: April 27th (Rain Date : May 4th)

Time: 8:00a—40-miler, 9:00a—20-miler, and 10:00a—10-miler

Registration fee: $10 (for an event t-shirt, must register by April 12 to have a t-shirt for ride day)

Spring is here which means it’s time to dust off the bikes and helmets and go for a nice ride. Why not

support elementary school children while your at it? Sign up for the Side by Side Ride!

All riders begin at Bethany Community Church and can choose one the three routes:

10 miles: Children and Adult (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

20 miles: to Savage Mill and back (teens and adults)

40 miles: to Brighton Dam and back (experienced bikers)

Breakfast, lunch, & refreshments will be offered.

All participants are asked to raise money through sponsor donations to benefit the children and

parents who participate in the Side by Side program.

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Flower Fundraiser for First UMC’s Relay Team: The BARRACUDA’S!

Dates: May 18 & 19

Where: Behnke’s Nurseries & Garden Centers

Behnke will donate 10% of your purchase when you show your FUMCL TEAM BARRACUDA FLYER

at checkout to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.

So brighten up your lawn and help fight cancer at the same time!

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6th Annual Wellness Conference

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 8:30a—1:30p

Please join the 6th Annual Wellness Conference at First Baptist Church of Laurel and learn how to

keep your heart healthy and eat right! There will be various health screenings and groceries to go!

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May Birthday’s & Anniversaries

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2 Richard Grimes

Justice Quaye

Sandy Self

6 Richard & Louise Reynnells

Jane Elliott

7 William & Susan Davis

Wayne Becraft

Mary Constable

Michelle Falk

Russ Geis

Debbi Schneider

9 Justice & Vivian Quaye

12 Brenden Clinton

Charles Sympson

13 Daniel Offenbacher

Dave Self

14 Ernest & Krista Linzey

Amy Miller

15 Craig Black

Catherine Sympson

17 Wayne & Wink Rouse

Tabitha Geis

18 Christina Schneider

19 Richard Reynnells

Laura Ryan

Jim Welsh, Jr.

20 Paul & Colleen Wells

Margie Gillette

Edward Kinsinger, Jr.

Eric Webster

21 Herman & Carol Higgins

22 Wayne & Darlene Cotten

24 Russell Reynnells

25 Tom Jarrell

Nan Newman

26 Linda Turner

Jackson Welsh

27 Lorie Smallets

29 Laurie Driver

John King

30 Mark & Ana Teasdale

Ed & Jamie Wiseman

31 Stephen (Ken) Dolan