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NOVEMBER 4 - 17 | 2018 VOLUME 198 ISSUE 22

ASSISTED PARKING P. 3Learn more about the Assisted Parking Program at First Church, how it can be of service to our congregation and how you can do your part to serve!

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IN LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE TO

Dean Francia on the death of his mother who died October 20, 2018.

Deborah Cathey and family on the death of Tom Cathey. Tom died October 24, 2018.

Kelsey and Patrick Seager and Becky and Scott Snyder on the death of Jeffrey Shane Hinote, Kelsey’s uncle and Becky’s brother, respectively. Jeff passed away October 25, 2018 at the age of 59.

CONGRATULATIONS

Pam and Garrett Henderson on the birth of their son, Davies Evan Henderson, born October 22, 2018. Proud grandparents are Susan and Tommy Davies.

Dr. Janet Pilcher on receiving the Florida State University Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018.

In his sermon, “On Money,” John Wesley outlined rules for ethical and theological use of money. Wesley put it this way, “If those who ‘gain all they can,' and ‘save all they can,' will likewise ‘give all they can;’ then, the more they gain, the more they will grow in grace, and the more treasure they will lay up in heaven.” Many of you have probably heard of John Wesley’s threefold method on money; “earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can.”

“Earn all you can.” The first point in Mr. Wesley’s sermon is not for someone to gain money unethically. The idea behind this point is for you to understand how you obtained your money. As Bishop Kenneth Carder wrote,“Giving in the Wesleyan tradition considers how we earn the wealth, not just how we use the wealth earned.”

“Save all you can.” The second principal of the Wesleyan understanding of money was not to endorse hoarding or accumulating wealth. As Methodists, we are called to live a simple lifestyle and saving money so we can give it away.

“Give all you can.” The final rule on money from Mr. Wesley’s sermon brings full circle the meaning of stewardship. As John Wesley wrote, “Waste nothing ... on sin or folly, whether for yourself or your children. And then, give all you can, or in other words give all you have to God.” You cannot love God and not give everything to God.

As we approach the end of year, remember the church in yourgiving. Remember to invite someone to church this Holiday Season. People are hurting and need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Also pray about your pledge for next year and turn in your pledge card. You can see on page 4 the number of pledges received and the total amount pledged to date. Since this past Sunday, we had 17 pledged for $57,700. I am grateful for the people at First Church. You have done so much this year for the kingdom of God. By your giving, we have reached people for Christ all over Pensacola, Florida, the United States and the world. God has much more in store for First Church in 2019. I hope to see you at church this Sunday.

Rev. Brandon BuresAssociate Pastor

PASTORAL LETTER

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS - FALL BACK

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 3 before you go to bed.

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First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, quickly approaching its 200th anniversary, is no stranger to growth and change. While we pride ourselves on our rich history and traditions, adaptation is also essential to the life of an historical church. More than 3,200 professing members call First Church their home. We are blessed with a generationally diverse congregation that ranges from the young families each year that welcome newborn babies to the hundreds of members over the age of 75, many of which have called First Church home for generations.

The Pastoral Care Team is a ministry of clergy and laity who have joined together to provide care for our members young and old. The team is trained to provide visits for members who are in crisis, need prayer, are experiencing grief, are homebound or desire to receive communion. In addition, the Pastoral Care Team has spearheaded the many parking initiatives, including the Visitor Parking and Gracious Spaces (Parking reserved for the mobility challenged). Recently the team has started to see a greater need for parking that is not only reserved for the mobility challenged, but designed to assist those in need through any life circumstance. John Griffin, Pastoral Care Team member stated, “We had congregants that were not coming to church because of disabilities and needing help getting in to church, so we wanted to provide the assistance so that they could attend." With a few orange traffic cones and dedicated volunteers, the Assisted Parking Program made its debut a few weeks ago. Each Sunday morning since, during all service times and Sunday School, there have been multiple spaces in front of The Wright Place blocked off with signs reading “Assisted Parking”. We invite those using wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters; expectant mothers; and anyone who finds them self needing a little extra help on Sundays to utilize these spaces. Tom and Margaret Helms, members of 41 years, have been utilizing the new service. Tom stated, “My wife is currently wheelchair bound and it has been difficult trying to find a space to park.” He described the help that they received through this program as, “overwhelming, heartwarming, and another sign of the wonderful love of this church”.

John Griffin explained that this program can only be a success with volunteers. They are in need of at least 5 volunteers who are willing to serve weekly, biweekly, or monthly on Sunday mornings. Volunteers can be male or female and 16 years of age and older (with a license). Those serving will have the option to assist from 7:30 - 9:30am, 9:30am - 12:30pm, or both. No previous training is required. Any necessary education on how to load and unload from vehicles and how to transfer persons to wheelchairs will be provided by the Pastoral Care Team. Anyone interested in serving is asked to contact Jennifer Piver ([email protected]) for more information.

ASSISTED PARKING

RESERVED TO ASSIST THE MOBILITY CHALLENGED


Your Estimate of Giving, in addition to being an important act of sacrificial faith, is a necessary resource which allows your church to build a responsible budget for ministry during the following year. If you have not already pledged for 2019, please consider completing your card today. Your church understands that this is an estimate and may need to be adjusted.

THE GROWING SEASON

StewardshipEstimate of Giving for 2019 Update

Number of Cards Received: 352

Current Total Estimate of Giving for 2019: $1,599,565

Still Needed: $700,344

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1) PRAYThe first thing each of us can do is pray for our neighbors in need. If you want to send in a prayer request, email it to [email protected]. Please type “Prayer Request” in the subject line.

2) DONATEThe quickest way you can personally help those in need is through monetary donations. You can write a check out to First United Methodist Church and write Hurricane Michael Relief on the memo line. You can also give online through the link below. Once you are on the donation page, scroll down to the section titled “Other.” Type your gift amount in the first space and make sure you type Hurricane Michael Relief in the second space. Then click “Continue to Secure Payment Form” at the bottom of the page. Gift cards to gas stations and "big box" stores (Target, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) are also accepted. Thank you for your gifts.

3) VOLUNTEERFirst Church plans to take a team to Panama City and Port St. Joe each Saturday for the next few weeks. Teams will hand out food and water, assist in the cleanup, or do whatever else might

be needed. If you would like to be a part of these teams, you can email our site team leaders, Lisa Bond ([email protected]) for Panama City and Denise Van Atta ([email protected]) for Port St. Joe. In the email include your name(s) and a phone number. Please type “Hurricane Recovery Teams” in the subject line of the email.

4) PUT TOGETHER UMCOR KITSCompleted UMCOR cleaning and hygiene kits will be needed in the coming days. For the items needed in each bucket and instructions on packing the bucket, visit umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies. Please only collect the items listed on the card. Please follow the packing directions UMCOR has provided.

ADDITIONAL NEEDSIn addition to the four "Calls to Action" from the conference, First Church has the following needs.

HOUSINGFirst Church is asking those in our congregation who have extra rooms to open up their homes to those in need and host a family or person that has been displaced because of the storm. Visit FUMCPensacola.com for links to online forms.

HURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF

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All members of the Church are asked to join us for our annual food drive for the Great Day of Giving. We will be supplying 80 food boxes for families in need from area schools . We are asking that each age-level bring in the following items:

CHURCH PRESCHOOL | Canned FruitMCA PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL | Canned VeggiesKINDERGARTEN | Mac'n Cheese1ST & 2ND | Rice3RD & 4TH | Chili and/or Soup

TWEENS | Canned FruitYOUTH | Boxed Oatmeal & Instant Pancake Mix ADULTS | Peanut Butter, Saltine Crackers, Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce

Food items can be dropped off in our collection boxes located in the front office, Perry Home, and Education Building anytime between October 28th & November 25th. Food boxes will be assembled by church members at our annual Great Day of Giving event on Sunday, December 2nd.

IN MEMORY OFMolly BrownBy: Dolly GibbonsThomas and Elizabeth MayhughBetty OlliffGeorge and Peg Scrugs

Annie Louise FravelBy: Elizabeth Andrews

Greene "Gene" Hawks By: Elizabeth Andrews

Phoebe HollimonBy: Elizabeth Andrews

Lenice HorneBy: Elizabeth Andrews

Florence McVayBy: Dick and Pat CrobbElaine Grove

Paige SimmonsBy: Betty Oliff

IN HONOR OFSue Butsch's BirthdayBy: Betty Olliff

Elizabeth Mayhugh's BirthdayBy: Betty Olliff

Doug & Sara McCrary's70th Anniversary & Sara's BirthdayBy: Jim and Lynda Babbitt

Jane Weekley (Scholarship)By: Kim C. Weekley

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 26, 2018


WHAT'S HAPPENINGFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONContact: Lisa Bond [email protected]

ADVENT STUDYMondays, Novermber 19 - December 17 6:00pm | Perry Home, Room 101All are invited to join us for our church-wide Advent Study hosted by the Monday Night Class with Rev. Brandon Bures. They will be studying "Advent - The Gift of New Hope", by: Christopher L. Webber.

NEED AN ADVENT STUDY? We have lots of Advent studies available for any interested classes and groups. If you would like a list or would like to come and look at options, please contact Lisa Bond.

FIFTY FORWARDContact: Debra Tallman [email protected] NEW - COFFEE WITH FRIENDSTuesday, November 6 | 9:30am Joe Harrell Library Join us on Tuesday, November 6 at 9:30am for coffee in the Joe Harrell Library. This is an opportunity to get out of the house, see old friends and meet new friends. "Coffee with Friends" will meet every Tuesday at 9:30am so mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you.

LUNCH OUTNovember 8 | 11:30am | O'Briens BistroAll are welcome to join us for November's Lunch Out to O'Briens Bistro. Call the Church Office to sign up. (432.1434).|

SILVER & GOLDSilver and Gold will not meet during the month of November. Our next Luncheon will be December 6 at 10:30am and include Christmas activities.

RUTH’S KITCHENContact: Susie Schmidt [email protected]

WEDNESDAY MEALS 5:00 - 6:00pm | The Wright Place

November 7Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Collard Greens, Cornbread, & Dessert November 14Chili, Grilled Cheese, Cornbread, Salad, & Dessert

MISSIONSContact: Brandon Bures [email protected]

SUIT YOURSELFWe continue to serve our local women but had the pleasure of helping several evacuees from Panama City this past week. Our space is full and we welcome any others that might need help. If you know of other hurricane Michael victims, please contact us through the church office. Our need this month is Fall and/or Winter shoes and Extra Large shopping bags with handles. Donations can be received on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:00am - Noon in the Outreach Building. Thank you for your continued support.

MUSICContact: Dr. Rick Branch [email protected]

MUSIC AND WORSHIP ARTS DEDICATIONThank you to all the children, youth, and adults who participated in our dedication services! The generosity of your time and your hard work is greatly appreciated.

SANCTUARY CHOIRSunday, November 4 Sing at 8:00am (turn your clocks back!)

Sunday, November 11: Sing at 11:00am


YOUTH CHOIRFriday, November 16: Depart for Christmas Retreat at 5:00pm (deadline to register is November 7!)



2ND – 4TH GRADE AND CLUB 56 CHOIRSYou sing at the beginning of the 11:00am Sanctuary Service on November 25.

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SERVICE TIMESTWEENSContact: Mary Bond [email protected]

5TH GRADE BIBLE STUDYEvery Wednesday | 2:45pm - 3:30pm Dunwoody Park5th graders are invited to join us at Dunwoody Park for a Bible study focused on Parables. Come fellowship, study the Bible, and have a snack with your friends after school!

6TH GRADE BIBLE STUDYEvery Thursday | 8:15am | Panera6th graders are invited to join us at Panera for a Bible study focused on the book of Proverbs. Come fellowship, study the Bible, and have breakfast with your friends before going to school!

6TH GRADE BIBLE STUDYEvery Friday | 6:45 am | Bagelheads6th graders are invited to join us at Bagelheads for a Bible study focused on the book of Proverbs. Come fellowship, study the Bible, and have breakfast with your friends before going to school!

CLUB 56 Sundays | 4:30 - 6:30pmRegular Sunday night programming for our Tweens has resumed. Meet in the atrium by the church office at 4:30pm. We will play games, have a lesson, and then go to choir.

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CHRISTMAS CREATIONS SWEET SHOPPE FUNDRAISERThe Sweet Shoppe is calling all FUMC bakers--both men and women--now is the time to pull out your favorite recipes for homemade breads, cakes, cookies, candies and all manner of sweet things and bake for a good cause. Items may be dropped off at the Wright Place on Thursday, November 15, 9:00am to 3:00pm and Friday, November 16, 9:00am to noon. Please label each item; if nuts are an ingredient, please state on the label. For information, please contact Caroline Mugarianat 850-529-3357. Doors open at 9:00am Friday, November 16 & Saturday, November17 with Lunch both days, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Take-outs available both days.

YOUTHContact: Denise Van Atta [email protected]

SENIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDYEvery Monday | 7:15am | PaneraAll senior high students are invited to join us for a Bible study at Panera on Monday mornings. Bring a friend!

SENIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDYEvery Tuesday | 7:15am | BagelheadsAll senior high students are invited to join us for a Bible study at Bagelheads on Tuesdays mornings. Bring a friend!

MID HIGH BIBLE STUDYEvery Thursday | 8:15am | PaneraMid High students are invited to join us at Panera for a Bible study focused on the book of Proverbs. Come fellowship, study the Bible, and have breakfast with your friends before going to school!

YOUTH BIBLE STUDYEvery Friday | 6:45am | BagelheadsAll youth are invited to join us for a Bible study at Bagelheads on Tuesdays mornings. Bring a friend and learn about the book of Proverbs!

SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTHEvery Sunday | 4:30 - 7:30 pm Youth BuildingAll youth are invited to join us for regular Sunday night programming in the youth building. We will worship, eat dinner, play games, go to choir, and study the Bible.

The Methodist Witness is a biweekly newsletter published by First United Methodist Church of Pensacola. If you have information to be included in an upcoming edition, or you have any questions or comments regarding The Methodist Witness Please contact the editor. Please Note: all information to be included is subject to approval and must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines.

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