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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
F OX H I L L
Creation Awaits! June 7, 2020
Genesis 1:1— 2:4
June 7, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Service
Gathering and Welcome Prelude * Call to Worship
When God created the heavens and earth, It was all declared good! As our world seems to careen out of control with disasters from nature and humanity, Is it still good? We place our faith in God to guide our prayers and our efforts, Because God still speaks “good” over all creation!
* Hymn UMH 297 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Children’s Time Offering/Testimony * Hymn UMH 599 “Break Thou the Bread of Life” Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Pastor Tommy Special Music “Hymn Medley” Hustad/Smith Valentina Sorbera and Mark Biondolillo Scripture Reading Genesis 1:1 — 2:4 Message Creation Awaits! Pastor Brian * Statement of Faith UMH 881 Apostle’s Creed Love Feast * Hymn UMH 301 “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” (vss. 1-3) * Benediction
We were created good. We were created to love and be loved: May we reveal and pray for the Kingdom of God in this day and time!
* Closing Music UMH 301 “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” (vss. 4)
June 7, 2020, 11 a.m. Service
Opening Music “Just as I Am” arr. Raney Valentina Sorbera Announcements Pastor Brian Welcome Susan Ardern Song “Trading My Sorrow” Evans Praise Band Children’s Time Leah McGlynn Graybeal Offering / Testimony Bill Bryan Song “Because He Lives” Gaither Jennifer and Mike Williams, and Kaleb Brassee Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Pastor Tommy Song “Here I Am to Worship” Hughes Praise Band Scripture Reading Genesis 1:1 — 2:4 Marie Clement Message Creation Awaits! Pastor Brian Song “Mighty to Save” Fielding/Morgan Valentina Sorbera Benediction Susan Ardern
We were created good. We were created to love and be loved: May we reveal and pray for the Kingdom of God in this day and time!
Closing Music “Let Us Break Bread Together” arr. J. Carter Valentina Sorbera
Last Week’s Attendance 5/31/2020
8:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Service Sunday School Internet
Live Streaming
10 0 34 224
Last Week’s Tithes and Offerings
Total One Fund Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Last Week: $ 7,121.93 Last Week: $ 58.32
Year to Date: $237,838.34 Year to Date: $1,711.32
May 2020
Worship Assistants
8:30 a.m. 11 a.m.
Ushers
Richard Shearer (Capt.), Bill Bryan, Jim McAnally, Dave Sharp, Ronnie Steele
Brian Eubank (Capt.), Sue Morehouse
Liturgist
Sound & Lights 6/7 - Hunter Francis, 6/14 - Jim Bly, 6/21 - Tom Hite, 6/28 - Jim Bly
Projection
6/7 - Mary Parker, 6/14 - Kathy Fisher, 6/21 - Lydia Simpson, 6/28 - Mary Parker
Camera / Video Mix
6/7 - Susan Ardern, 6/14 - Susan Ardern, 6/21 - Jim Branstetter, 6/28 - Jim Branstetter
Night Watchmen
June 7 - Calvin Leary, June 14 - Fred Foster, June 21 - Jesse Barbour, June 28 - Ron Mayo. July 5 - Brian Eubank, July 12 - Tom Hite, July 19 - Zach Struhs, July 26 - Marc Nadeau
Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon thy great strength, trustfully, restfully.
To wait for the unfolding of thy will, patiently, serenely.
To meet others, peacefully, joyfully. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.
— St. Francis of Assisi
Tom Gore 6/7
Jessica Ackley 6/7
Patrick Overby 6/8
Ella Ferguson 6/8
David Fly 6/8
David Powell 6/9
Claudia Seely 6/10
Marji Cochran 6/10
Peter Capriotti 6/10
Sandra Palko 6/10
Richard Shearer 6/11
Heather Dunn 6/12
Shelby Wright 6/12
Elizabeth Casey 6/12
Austin Brandt 6/13
Zachary Godwin 6/13
Les & Deb Ware 6/7
Jeffrey & Stephanie Zeiber 6/7
John & Karen DeShetler II 6/10
Nick & Kim Quinn 6/13
Michael Gulla Jean Pickin Cindy and family, friends of Kathy Fisher Jack Morehouse Jackie Mayo Sue Hughes Yousif Ridha and family Laura Scott
June 14, 2020 Graduation Sunday
Acts 6:1-7 “Healthy Communities, Flourishing Individuals”
Home Love Feast
Today, in place of communion, we will be sharing a love feast during the 8:30 a.m. worship, and we encourage you to do the same at home. If you are alone, call someone and do it together on the phone!
Here’s an outline of how you can do a Love Feast. You don’t need any special tools to do this, just something to eat and drink is all that is required.
1. Pray 2. Sing (or read) “Be Present at our Table,
Lord” 3. Each person shares a joy, a concern, a
prayer, a God-moment, or a song if they wish. Then eat your food.
4. Sing or say “Amazing Grace,” then have your drink (water is sufficient)
The goal of a love feast is to encourage and support each other and connect with God. I pray we can resume offering communion in July!
Special Volunteers Needed
Calling all members and guests from 12-64 years of age: We will need a small army of cleaners on Sunday mornings for some time to come. If you are willing to serve and protect others, we can use you — contact the church office or Bruce Fleenor for more information.
Notes from the Food Pantry
May saw another successful food pantry, serving 38 households, made up of 123 individuals. Of those individuals, 39 were children, 26 were seniors, and 58 were adults. Nine households were first-time participants.
Each time, the food pantry tries to include something special, something a little different from the usual products. For next month we are asking for donations of taco dinner kits and Spanish rice.
The food pantry is extremely grateful for the generosity everyone has shown with their donations. Your continued donations means that the grant the church received from Food Lion will go even further!
Fifty Plus Trip Cancelled
Sadly, because of the coronavirus, the Fifty Plus trip has been cancelled as the Williamsburg Players' performances of Sister Act have been officially cancelled.
Be watching the bulletin and the Anchor newsletter for information about our 2020-21 season planning meeting sometime in late July or early August, assuming . . .
Return to Sunday School
We are working towards adults resuming Sunday school this coming Sunday (June 14). If we are able to do so, we will send information with links through email. Here’s a summary: 1. At first, we will be limited as to the number of people who can attend, so sign up for your
class by each Wednesday. We will send you a link to sign up in an upcoming email. If you have problems signing up online, contact the church office to reserve a spot for you.
2. Fill out the Health Acknowledgement form available on the VAUMC website (we will send a link for this in an upcoming email, also). Pastor Brian will receive all forms, and you don’t have to sign it! If you have problems accessing the form or filling it out, let the office know, and we will assist you.
3. When you arrive (times and location of classes will be provided), remember to bring your mask. If you forget or don’t have one, we can supply you with one. Remember, the mask is for the safety of others more than yourself.
Thank you! We apologize for this somewhat complicated process, but it is what we are required to do, and it is intended for your health. Once we are in Phase 3, we will be able to open for both Sunday School and worship. If you have questions, please contact the office or Pastor Brian. We want to see you, if you are ready to be seen!
You’re Invited!
Please join Laura Scott and her family as they celebrate Mykela’s graduation from Coyote Mountain Ridge Academy with a Drive-In Celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at First UMC Fox Hill. Mykela will be attending Sweet Briar College with a double major in English/Creative Writing and Studio Art. As with everything that takes place during COVID-19, there are guidelines that will need to be followed during this celebration. They include: 1. No one will be allowed to exit their vehicle. However you may roll down your windows. 2. All parked vehicles will be separated by an empty parking spot between each car and each spot will be clearly marked. 3. Gabriel and Xavier Scott will be parking lot attendants and will be wearing masks and gloves. 4. To reduce physical contact, a drop box for cards will be provided upon entry into the parking lot. 5. Duration of event will not exceed 45 minutes, to eliminate the need to use the restroom, as the church building will not be available. 6. Mykela will wear her cap, gown, a mask, and gloves. She will walk a narrow path via a
designated area in the center of the driveway and wave to her church family, family members, and friends parked on either side.
7. Please RSVP to Laura Scott by Saturday, June 13, to help facilitate how many parking
spots to prepare. This event will take place rain or shine. 10. We ask that those who are sick or have a fever not attend for everyone’s safety.
Thank you! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, June 20, at 4 p.m.! The Scott Family
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
Sunday, June 7 8:30 a.m. Livestream Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Zoom Faithlink Class 10:00 a.m. Zoom Searchers Class 11:00 a.m. Livestream Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship — Contact Josh for link Monday, June 8 1:00 p.m. Zoom Daylight Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Tentative — Children’s Activities Team 6:30 p.m. Online Finance Team Meeting 7:30 p.m. Online Church Council Meeting Tuesday, June 9 10:00 a.m. Shawl Makers (ESR) 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting (Tri-X)
1 Salt Pond Road, Hampton, VA 23664 • 757-851-6302 • [email protected] Church Website: www.firstumcfoxhill.org • www.facebook.com/firstumcfoxhill
Pastor: Brian Sixbey — Email: [email protected] Assistant Pastor: Tommy Markham — Email: [email protected]
Lay Leaders — Pauline Snider and Tom Hite Youth Director: Josh McNutt — Email: [email protected]
Music Director/Organist: Mark Biondolillo — [email protected] Accompanist: Valentina Sorbera
Treasurer: Joyce Fly — [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Susan Compton — [email protected]
Nursery: Jessica Burns and Samantha Chong
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
F OX H I L L
6:30 p.m. Offsite — Cub Scout Pack 151 Meeting 7:00 p.m. Offsite — Scouts BSA Troop 151 Meeting Wednesday, June 10 9:30 a.m. Trustees Meeting (FH) 10:00 a.m. Zoom Soul Sisters Wednesday Morning Bible Study Password: Jesus 7:00 p.m. Tentative — Wednesday Night Bible Study (ESR) Thursday, June 11 11:00 a.m. Reunion Group (Pastor Tommy’s Office) 7:00 p.m. Nominations Committee Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13