first united methodist church a note from dana… · 1/4/2017 · grace and peace, dana...
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The Staff of this church will again participate in a discipline that is called "One Word". It can be any word, it is your word, others can have the same word or a different word. You get to pick your word, and you keep your word for a year. This is a word that will guide you, motivate you, challenge you, comfort you, and even disturb you. It is your word and you pick it be-cause nobody else knows you like you do. We invite you to try this with us and see how God choices to use your word in your life. My word for 2017 is BEST. Now before you think that is egotistical, let me assure you that my reason for using that word for 2017 is not that I think that I can be the best preacher in the Methodism, in Tennessee, in the conference, or even in Manchester. My best is not a comparison to another person, my best is in accordance with how God has gifted me. There are times when we simply do enough to get by, and we don't give it our best, that does not honor God. My best is different from your best, and your best is different from mine. If and when I give it my best no matter how good or how lacking, then I have done all I can do. That is my BEST, and that is all that God expects from me. Years ago I heard Coach Herman Boone speak. Coach Boone was the person that Denzel Washington played in "Remember The Titans" Coach Boone throughout his presentation would throw in this phrase, "Good, better, best. Don't ever rest, until your good gets better, and your better gets best." That phrase has stayed with me for over a dozen years now and it is the reason that I have chosen the word best for this year. The Army use to have a recruit-ment slogan, "Be the best you can be." Best, will I give my best to all that I have been called to do? I hope that you will pray about and discover your one word for the year. Last year my word was focus, others use words like equip, present, appreciation, possibility, or health are just to list a few. I really hope you will try this and stay with it for a full year. Pray for your church staff as we begin a new year of ministry together. See you Sunday in the Father's House, BROTHER RANDY P.S. January 29 is a fifth Sunday, We will have our 5th Sunday Schedule in place. Coffee Time @ 9:30, Sunday School @ 10:00 - Worship @ 11:00 and CHURCH WIDE POT LUCK MEAL
FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday Service
Worship Service Early 8:25 am Late: 10:55 am
Coffee time 9:30am Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Youth (Check schedule weekly) Sunday 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Weds 5:30 –7:30 p.m.
Kingdom Kids (children) Weds. 6-7:15 p.m.
January 4, 2017 First United Methodist Church A NOTE FROM DANA… Taking down the tree...I don’t know anyone who loves CHRISTMAS more than my wife,
Pam! And she goes ALL OUT to decorate our home for the holidays. And, frankly, she does all the work
too! About the only thing I contribute is to carry in one of the two trees we put up each year!
But there is something just a little sad for me when all the decorations come down, are boxed up and
stored safely until next Christmas! And then there’s that tree. All the decorations and ornaments are
off and it’s time to carry out the tree to its proper storage for the next 11 months! Sigh. In my mind I’m
thinking “I guess Christmas is over!” I call it my “Charlie Brown moment!”
But hold on a second! This is the world that Jesus came into! He came down from Heaven to our
“business as usual” world and moved right into the neighborhood! And God’s Spirit whispers to us
“Christmas isn’t OVER!” The decorations may be stored (it certainly looks that way in retail stores, too!)
and the tree has been carried out but the Spirit of CHRISTMAS LIVES!
Let’s covenant together to keep that Spirit alive ALL THROUGH THE YEAR!
Grace and Peace, Dana
ANNOUNCEMENTS Choirs and Musical Groups Resume Practices:
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Sunday, January 8, 6:00 PM Men's Chorus (Choir Room)
Monday, January 9, 6:00 PM Handbell Choir (Choir Room)
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00 PM KINGDOM KIDS resumes!
The Sanctuary choir has resumed practice (effective January 4) and meets on Wednesday
evenings at 7:15 PM in the choir room. Join a choir today!
Children's Ministry Council Meeting this Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3 o'clock
in the Parlor. The Church Directories are here! Please pick up yours at the table by the Welcome Center.
Please sign by your name on the list and take the directory (they are in alphabetical or-
der) with your name on it. If you didn’t purchase a Directory and would like one please
see Karen in the office, they are $6.00
I Will Support My Church With My Service
Acolytes: Jan 8: 8:25:Natalie Fibelkorn 10:55:Elijah Mccoy Building Checkers: Wk of Jan 8: Bob Truesdale
Counters: January: Roy Hendrix & Lois Thormaehlen
Greeters: Jan 8: 8:25: Jenny & Bruce Runyan 10:55: Dennis & Brenda Bryan
Welcome Center: January 8:15:Ed Holland 10:45: Ben & Ann Spaulding
Kitchen Monitor: January: Mike Childs
Altar Guild: January : Marie Kimble & Karla Childs
God’s World and
Our Nation
All those in the Military
Stan McHann
Susan Wood
Cookie Brassfield
Bernice Thornton
Rick McCoy
Dorothy Bon
Carey Teal Foster
Clay Riddle
Diane Conklin
Brenda Clark
Jimmy Stephens
MEMBER PRAYER
CONCERNS
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! We are headed full steam ahead in to the new year. If your youth is wanting to go to Warmth in Winter which is January 27-29 at Opryland hotel in Nashville then I need to know ASAP. The cost of this trip is $140. We will leave on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday by 130 p.m. We are on our regular schedule as far as meeting on both Sunday and Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30. The month of January our focus will be on setting goals for ourselves and our group. We will also be figuring our "what is our why?" meaning why do we do what we do in all aspects of our lives not just in our daily walk with the Lord. We are working to compile a list of the students that will be graduating from high school in May. Please call the church office and give these names to Randa, so that we can get informa-tion sheets sent out. As always, thank you for allowing us to walk along side you on this part of your teenagers journey. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know. In the grip of HIS grace, Randa
Our Deepest Sympathies are with the family of
Rosalie Stringfellow
Rosalie went to be with the lord on 12/29/16
Funeral Services for Rosalie Stringfellow will be held
at Coffee County Funeral Home on Saturday, January 7 Visitation from 1 to
3 pm and Funeral Service at 3:00 pm.
Our Deepest Sympathies are with the family of
Diane Petty. James Petty (Dianes husband) went to be
with the lord on on 12/31/16
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Attendance: December 25 Jan.1
Sunday School 34 80
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10:55 106 84
Total: 106 141
I Will Support My Church With Gifts December_25_________Jan 1
Sunday School 20.00 51.00
Missions 650.00
Good Sam 2,550.00 150.00
Coffee Time 10.00 13.00
Youth Fund 20.00
Children’s 100,00
Communion 47.00
Pastor’s Discretionary 100.00
Music 20.00
Kitchen Fund 25.00
White Christmas 270.00
Req’d Weekly 9,400.00 9,400.00
Today's Gifts 4,762.00 9,296.00
Year-to-date 459,870.60 -
Year– to-date req’d 488,800.00 -
Difference (+/-) (-28,929.40 ) -
Gifts given in the memory of Bob Smith by David & Lucy Smith to the General Fund.
Gifts given in the memory of Robbie Huddleston (Ken’s mom) by Dennis & Brenda Bryan to the
White Christmas Fund, by Frank & Linda Langham and by Eric & Allison Beachboard to the Music
Fund
Gifts given in the memory of Pat Richardson (John’s father) by Dennis & Brenda Bryan to the White
Christmas Fund, by Charles & Patty Roberts and Pat & Joane Cassady to the General Fund and Eric
& Allison Beachboard, Frank & Linda Langham and Pam & Bud Riddle to the Music Fund
Gifts given in the memory of Thomas Burns (Linda Langham’s stepdad) by Charles & Patty Robert’s
to the Budget Fund and Max & Judy Hester to the Kitchen Fund.
Gifts given In Honor of Linda Cooley by Max & Judy Hester to the Children’s Ministry Fund
and the Music Fund.
The Staff of this church will again participate in a discipline that is called "One Word". It can be any word, it is your word, others can have the same word or a different word. You get to pick your word, and you keep your word for a year. This is a word that will guide you, motivate you, challenge you, comfort you, and even disturb you. It is your word and you pick it be-cause nobody else knows you like you do. We invite you to try this with us and see how God choices to use your word in your life. My word for 2017 is BEST. Now before you think that is egotistical, let me assure you that my reason for using that word for 2017 is not that I think that I can be the best preacher in the Methodism, in Tennessee, in the conference, or even in Manchester. My best is not a comparison to another person, my best is in accordance with how God has gifted me. There are times when we simply do enough to get by, and we don't give it our best, that does not honor God. My best is different from your best, and your best is different from mine. If and when I give it my best no matter how good or how lacking, then I have done all I can do. That is my BEST, and that is all that God expects from me. Years ago I heard Coach Herman Boone speak. Coach Boone was the person that Denzel Washington played in "Remember The Titans" Coach Boone throughout his presentation would throw in this phrase, "Good, better, best. Don't ever rest, until your good gets better, and your better gets best." That phrase has stayed with me for over a dozen years now and it is the reason that I have chosen the word best for this year. The Army use to have a recruit-ment slogan, "Be the best you can be." Best, will I give my best to all that I have been called to do? I hope that you will pray about and discover your one word for the year. Last year my word was focus, others use words like equip, present, appreciation, possibility, or health are just to list a few. I really hope you will try this and stay with it for a full year. Pray for your church staff as we begin a new year of ministry together. See you Sunday in the Father's House, BROTHER RANDY P.S. January 29 is a fifth Sunday, We will have our 5th Sunday Schedule in place. Coffee Time @ 9:30, Sunday School @ 10:00 - Worship @ 11:00 and CHURCH WIDE POT LUCK MEAL
FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday Service
Worship Service Early 8:25 am Late: 10:55 am
Coffee time 9:30am Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Youth (Check schedule weekly) Sunday 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Weds 5:30 –7:30 p.m.
Kingdom Kids (children) Weds. 6-7:15 p.m.
January 4, 2017 First United Methodist Church A NOTE FROM DANA… Taking down the tree...I don’t know anyone who loves CHRISTMAS more than my wife,
Pam! And she goes ALL OUT to decorate our home for the holidays. And, frankly, she does all the work
too! About the only thing I contribute is to carry in one of the two trees we put up each year!
But there is something just a little sad for me when all the decorations come down, are boxed up and
stored safely until next Christmas! And then there’s that tree. All the decorations and ornaments are
off and it’s time to carry out the tree to its proper storage for the next 11 months! Sigh. In my mind I’m
thinking “I guess Christmas is over!” I call it my “Charlie Brown moment!”
But hold on a second! This is the world that Jesus came into! He came down from Heaven to our
“business as usual” world and moved right into the neighborhood! And God’s Spirit whispers to us
“Christmas isn’t OVER!” The decorations may be stored (it certainly looks that way in retail stores, too!)
and the tree has been carried out but the Spirit of CHRISTMAS LIVES!
Let’s covenant together to keep that Spirit alive ALL THROUGH THE YEAR!
Grace and Peace, Dana
ANNOUNCEMENTS Choirs and Musical Groups Resume Practices:
Sunday, January 8, 5:00 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Sunday, January 8, 6:00 PM Men's Chorus (Choir Room)
Monday, January 9, 6:00 PM Handbell Choir (Choir Room)
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00 PM KINGDOM KIDS resumes!
The Sanctuary choir has resumed practice (effective January 4) and meets on Wednesday
evenings at 7:15 PM in the choir room. Join a choir today!
Children's Ministry Council Meeting this Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 3 o'clock
in the Parlor. The Church Directories are here! Please pick up yours at the table by the Welcome Center.
Please sign by your name on the list and take the directory (they are in alphabetical or-
der) with your name on it. If you didn’t purchase a Directory and would like one please
see Karen in the office, they are $6.00
I Will Support My Church With My Service
Acolytes: Jan 8: 8:25:Natalie Fibelkorn 10:55:Elijah Mccoy Building Checkers: Wk of Jan 8: Bob Truesdale
Counters: January: Roy Hendrix & Lois Thormaehlen
Greeters: Jan 8: 8:25: Jenny & Bruce Runyan 10:55: Dennis & Brenda Bryan
Welcome Center: January 8:15:Ed Holland 10:45: Ben & Ann Spaulding
Kitchen Monitor: January: Mike Childs
Altar Guild: January : Marie Kimble & Karla Childs
God’s World and
Our Nation
All those in the Military
Stan McHann
Susan Wood
Cookie Brassfield
Bernice Thornton
Rick McCoy
Dorothy Bon
Carey Teal Foster
Clay Riddle
Diane Conklin
Brenda Clark
Jimmy Stephens
MEMBER PRAYER
CONCERNS
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! We are headed full steam ahead in to the new year. If your youth is wanting to go to Warmth in Winter which is January 27-29 at Opryland hotel in Nashville then I need to know ASAP. The cost of this trip is $140. We will leave on Friday afternoon and return on Sunday by 130 p.m. We are on our regular schedule as far as meeting on both Sunday and Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30. The month of January our focus will be on setting goals for ourselves and our group. We will also be figuring our "what is our why?" meaning why do we do what we do in all aspects of our lives not just in our daily walk with the Lord. We are working to compile a list of the students that will be graduating from high school in May. Please call the church office and give these names to Randa, so that we can get informa-tion sheets sent out. As always, thank you for allowing us to walk along side you on this part of your teenagers journey. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know. In the grip of HIS grace, Randa
Our Deepest Sympathies are with the family of
Rosalie Stringfellow
Rosalie went to be with the lord on 12/29/16
Funeral Services for Rosalie Stringfellow will be held
at Coffee County Funeral Home on Saturday, January 7 Visitation from 1 to
3 pm and Funeral Service at 3:00 pm.
Our Deepest Sympathies are with the family of
Diane Petty. James Petty (Dianes husband) went to be
with the lord on on 12/31/16
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Attendance: December 25 Jan.1
Sunday School 34 80
8:25 - 57
10:55 106 84
Total: 106 141
I Will Support My Church With Gifts December_25_________Jan 1
Sunday School 20.00 51.00
Missions 650.00
Good Sam 2,550.00 150.00
Coffee Time 10.00 13.00
Youth Fund 20.00
Children’s 100,00
Communion 47.00
Pastor’s Discretionary 100.00
Music 20.00
Kitchen Fund 25.00
White Christmas 270.00
Req’d Weekly 9,400.00 9,400.00
Today's Gifts 4,762.00 9,296.00
Year-to-date 459,870.60 -
Year– to-date req’d 488,800.00 -
Difference (+/-) (-28,929.40 ) -
Gifts given in the memory of Bob Smith by David & Lucy Smith to the General Fund.
Gifts given in the memory of Robbie Huddleston (Ken’s mom) by Dennis & Brenda Bryan to the
White Christmas Fund, by Frank & Linda Langham and by Eric & Allison Beachboard to the Music
Fund
Gifts given in the memory of Pat Richardson (John’s father) by Dennis & Brenda Bryan to the White
Christmas Fund, by Charles & Patty Roberts and Pat & Joane Cassady to the General Fund and Eric
& Allison Beachboard, Frank & Linda Langham and Pam & Bud Riddle to the Music Fund
Gifts given in the memory of Thomas Burns (Linda Langham’s stepdad) by Charles & Patty Robert’s
to the Budget Fund and Max & Judy Hester to the Kitchen Fund.
Gifts given In Honor of Linda Cooley by Max & Judy Hester to the Children’s Ministry Fund
and the Music Fund.