Huffman United Methodist Church

Messenger September 2, 2015

Huffman United Methodist Church 711 Gene Reed Road | Birmingham, AL 35235

Phone: (205) 833-7636 Care Line: (205) 833-7690 Fax: (205) 836-3589

Rev. Ed Sims………………..………………Senior Minister (205) 516-0364 Rev. Donna Godwin…………………………………………Associate Minister Stephanie Sparks……………………..Minister of Christian Development Andy Rickles……………………………………………Director of Youth Ministries

Director of Children’s Ministry (Part-Time) Huffman United Methodist Church is searching for a Director of Children’s Ministry. We are seeking someone with a passion for developing the spiritual formation of children and their families and a desire to see this ministry grow. Key responsibilities include imple-menting and coordinating weekly activities for chil-dren k3-5

th grade, help with the transition from chil-

dren to youth for 6th graders, coordinating nursery

(birth-k3) schedule and volunteers. Assists Minister of Christian Development and volunteers on plan-ning and coordinating Vacation Bible School and other special events throughout the year. This position is currently part-time with potential to become full-time as the ministry grows.

Resumes with salary requirements and three refer-ences may be mailed to HUMC, 711 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham, AL 35235, emailed to scrowe55@hotmail.com or faxed to 205-836-3589

SAVE THE DATES:

October 15th and 17th from 8:30 am—12 pm

More details to

follow soon

Thank you for the cards and prayers offered to me and my family during the death of my brother, Wesley Marbrey. With Love, Anita Gates

WHAT DOES

UMW YARD SALE + HOLIDAY + HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL = ?? GIVE UP??

A HOLIDAY DECORATION GIVEAWAY at our community

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Yes that’s right!. Most of our holiday decorations at the UMW Yard Sale did not sell so the GREAT

ONE and ONLY MOTHER/SON team Sula and Desi boxed up those lovely donations and they were

saved for another day….AND that day is Saturday, October 31, 2015. What better time to share with

our community? So you still have a chance to donate your good condition holiday decorations

(Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s, Easter, July 4th …). Contact Kathy

George (655-0860 or kyg57@charter.net) for details on how and when you can donate to our first ever

community HOLIDAY DECORATION GIVEAWAY.

Eastern Area Christian Ministries Hunger Action Month

Food request for EACM in September is Spaghetti Sauce but we ask that

you ALSO please consider giving Cereal and/or Peanut Butter .

All clothing needed especially men’s and boys. Also kids socks.

For the month of August, we had 270/250. THANK YOU!!!

Jeanette Andrews

Michelle Andrews

Ann Blanpied

David Brimer

Elizabeth Davis

Virginia Grant

Debbie Griffin

Evelyn Griffin

Lucille Hogue

Betty Hurst

Frank Jett

Bob Kontzen

Jean Mark

Tom McCollister

Jim Nash

Betty Rowell

David Smith

Gail Spradling

Virginia Robertson

Hunger Action Month Hunger is the most extreme form of poverty. According to AlabamaPossible’s 2015 information, Alabama is the nation’s 6th poorest state. Overall poverty rates are: US 15.8%, AL 18.9%, Jefferson County 18.9%, for those over age 65 in Jefferson County 10.7% and for children in Jefferson County 26.8%. Nationally 22% of our chil-dren live in poverty while 27% of all children in Alabama live in poverty (298,000 children). Alabama’s children poverty rate has increased 5% from 2008. According to Kids Count Report and Voices for Alabama’s Children, Alabama has dropped from 44th to 45th in the nation in terms of overall child well being. Poverty is defined by the Department of Health and Human Services and poverty level for a family of four at $23,850 in 2014. 2 out of 3 children living in poverty in Alabama live in high poverty areas, areas where the poverty rate is at 30% or higher. Children in high poverty areas are less likely to have access to high quality schools and early learning programs. There are some areas of our state that are so impoverished that there aren't any programs available for children younger than 4. The overall health of children in the state is improving. In 2013, there were 33 child/teen deaths per 100,000 peo-ple compared to 40 in 2008. The percentage of low-birth weight babies in the state dropped slightly from 10.6 % to 10 %. The percentage of teenagers not in school and not working remained at 10 %. Also, 25% of Alabama students aren't graduating high school on time and 80 % of 8th grade students aren't proficient in math. 54 % of the state's 3 and 4-year-olds aren't attending pre-kindergarten. This number is expected to drop in the near future as the state's top rated First Class Pre-K (4-year olds attend) program continues to add classrooms in underserved parts of the state. “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke 3:11 God supplies abundantly! More than enough food is available to feed those who don’t have enough to eat. God of creation, our land is filled with an abundance of food, yet some are still hungry. Give us grace to share joyfully with your hungry children across our land. Let us be a faithful people who meet the needs of the poor. Don’t forget to pick up your Prayer and Action calendar. Prayerfully consider helping those that are hungry by giving to Society of St. Andrew, EACM or Meals on Wheels.

Embracing our community through the transformative love of Christ! Your HUMC Mission Team

In Honor of Rev. Ed Sims

by Henry & Ann Garrett for Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory of Richard Mitchell

By Wally & Virginia Carlisle for the Chancel Choir

In Memory of Richard Dudley

By Carl & Earline Dudley Walt & Molly Pawlik

Birmingham City Jail Employees Rose Etta Dudley

Congratulations on the Marriage of Tim and Valerie Herren

August 29, 2015

Huffman United Methodist Church Re. Ed Sims, Senior Minister 711 Gene Reed Road Birmingham, Alabama 35235 Phone: 833-7636 Care Line: 833-7690 www.HuffmanUMC.net

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Embracing Our community through the Transformative Love of Christ

Sunday, September 6 8:45 am Sunday School, Educational Building 10:00 am Morning Worship, Sanctuary

Monday, September 7 Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8 9:30 am Staff Meeting, Pastor’s Office 7:00 pm Better Image Group, Room 11 7:00 pm Warbler’s Meeting, Parlor

Wednesday, September 9 5:00 pm Wednesday Night Dinner, FH

Menu: Ham, Potato Salad, Baked Beans & Dessert **Reservation slips are in the pew racks. Please complete and put in the

offering plate, or contact Dolores Bunn or the Church Office by Tuesday noon for reservations. dolores2950@bellsouth.net or 833-7636

6:00 pm Bell Choir Practice, Bell Choir Room 6:00 pm KIC (Kids in Christ) 6-6:30 Children’s Choir, Chapel 6:30—7:30 Lesson and Activity, Room 203 6:00 pm HUMC Youth, Youth Room 6:00 pm Adult Study, Parlor 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Practice, Choir Room

Thursday, September 10 5:00 pm Good Neighbor Fellowship, DDR

Our Stewardship… Society of St. Andrews 8/30/2015 $19.09

Tithes & Offerings

Amount Needed Weekly $11,962 Offering 8/30/2015 $6223 Needed Year-to-Date $418670 Received Year-to-Date $380,456 YTD -+ (-) ($38,214) Attendance August 30, 2015 Sunday School 161 Worship 198 _____________________________________________

LECTIONARY READING September 6 - September 12, 2015

Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19

James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38