424 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3093
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 &
[email protected] 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