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It’s not just the new year that makes the month of January exciting…it’s actually a month-long calendar of events and activities that make me “proud to be a United Methodist” and here’s why! Ever since I met him, I’ve been eager to invite the senior pastor of Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church to preach here in our historic church. Having mutual friends in the state in years past, I already feel a bond with him beyond that bond of “Methodist roots” which we share. Rev. Gregory C. Nettles is a native of Camden, Arkansas, and has been in the ministry since 1988. He is a graduate of the Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Rev. Nettles attended The Rhema Bible Training Institute in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and has served various appointments in Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the Allen Temple AME Church, Pine Bluff; St. John AME Church, Fordyce, and the Pilgrim Rest AME Church, Monticello before coming to serve the Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In 2014, Pastor Greg enrolled in the “Novel Preaching Program” at SMU (Southern Methodist University) in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of The Rev. Dr. Alyce McKenzie, Professor of Preaching, where he studies with 10 other United Methodist preachers and one Presbyterian preacher in the Central Arkansas Area. This Lilly Foundation funded program is the same program our own Pastor Zach Roberts graduated from last year.

As a minister in the 12th Episcopal District of the AME Church, Pastor Nettles serves on various boards and alliances, including the Salvation Army Board, S.E.A.R.K. Concert & Fine Arts Organization Board, and the Habitat for Humanity Board. Rev. Nettles is married to Gladys Nettles, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Nettles is the Deputy Appraiser for Ouachita County Assessor, in Camden, Arkansas. I’m excited to preach there in his church at the end of the month.

As well, anyone who knows me knows I love and support the organization called United Methodist Women! My own spouse has been the Conference President of UMW as well as numerous other conference responsibilities. Presently, she serves as the President of the South Central District UMW, so you would expect that I’d welcome UMW Sunday, and I do! Our wonderful Unit President, Ann Lowerre has a powerful guest speaker coming for our local observation of UMW Sunday on January 24, 2016 with Sarah Wacaster, Director of Camp Aldersgate, a nationally known entity owned by UMW, coming to bring a word of greeting and challenge to all of us in all three Sunday services on that day. You can read about Sarah and her ministry here http://www.campaldersgate.net/ and look (cont.)

p. 3New Member Sunday

p. 6New Winter Small Groups

p. 7ConfirmationSchedule

January is Exciting!REV. MICHAEL MATTOX

January 2016

Sunday,January 24

UMW SundayGuest Speaker,Sarah Wacaster

All 3 Services

Bereavement Committee Recipes

Wednesday,January 6

ConfirmationOrientation

6:00 p.m.Christian Life Center

Sunday,January 17

Human Relations DayGuest Speaker, Rev. Nettles

Tradtional Services 8:15, 10:45

Historic Sanctuary

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Our Bereavement Committee appreciates all those who help and cherish the faithfulness our church members have shown to our church and to the families of our congregation. They will be publishing recipes that members have prepared for the family meals and receptions each month.

Sue Pearcy’s Fudge Oatmeal Peanut Butter Drops

2 cups sugar1 stick butter or margarine2-4 T. cocoa powder1/2 cup milk1 tsp. vanilla1/2 cup peanut butter3 cups quick oats

In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter.

Boil for one minute, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, peanut butter and oats.

Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

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UMW Sunday Sunday, January 24th is United Methodist Womens’ Sunday! Our special guest speaker will be Sarah Wacaster, Chief Executive Officer of Camp Aldersgate which is a National Institution begun and sustained by United Methodist Women. Camp Aldersgate is Arkansas’ only non-profit uniquely dedicated to serving children and youth with special needs and senior adults in a camp environment. Come to be amazed by all that is happening at Camp Aldersgate!

Young Adult Women Circle The Young Adult Women Circle will meet on January 19 at 11:45 a.m. in the Christian Life Center. We will then leave the church to tour Safe Haven. All young adult women of the church are invited and welcome to attend.

New Legacy Circle The New Legacy Circle will have its next meeting on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Monica Shults’ house at 215 Hollywood Avenue. Come and enjoy fellowship with the women of the church!

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onward to how Sarah links the passion and boldness of United Methodist Women to “right here at home” mission opportunities. Sarah also has family right here in FUMC Hot Springs! Her mother in law is Pat Wacaster, mother to Derek, Pat’s youngest son and Sarah’s husband. So, please, come and enjoy hearing the story of UMW! Finally, I thank God for wonderful laity who will begin their new roles of leadership with the month of January. So much “good stuff ” is in store for this historic church, it makes me excited just pondering it a while! The HOJO (Howard Johnson Hotel) will be demolished, the Spiritual Revival Theme will officially launch here and across the state in all 630 churches. It’s enough to make 130,000 United Methodists statewide feel and share some of the burning fire of the Spirit, deep in the heart of what might otherwise be a very cold winter! Come on in and warm up with us.

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Sunday,January 24

UMW SundayGuest Speaker,Sarah Wacaster

All 3 Services

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SERMONSCHEDULE

Sunday, January 3

Sunday, January 10

Sunday, January 17Human Relations Day

Sunday, January 24UMW Sunday

ConneXion(10:45)

Rev. Zach Roberts

Traditions (8:15, 10:45)

Guest SpeakerRev. Greg Nettles

Traditions (8:15, 10:45)

Rev. Michael Mattox

Traditions (8:15, 10:45)

Rev. Zach Roberts

ConneXion(10:45)

Rev. Michael Mattox

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ConneXion(10:45)

Rev. Zach Roberts

ConneXion(10:45)

Rev. Zach Roberts

Traditions (8:15, 10:45)

Rev. Teresa Holt

Sunday, January 31

Traditions & ConneXion (8:15, 10:45)

Guest SpeakerSara Wacaster

New Member Sunday Here’s your special invitation! If you are visiting our congregation, we would love to receive you into membership on January 24th. It’s our New Member Sunday, and we are expecting several families to join. We hope your family will be one of those! If you are interested, please contact Candy Poirier at cpoirier@fumchs.com or (501) 623-6668. If you are already a member, please mark your calendar and plan to offer a special welcome to our new arrivals!

Outreach MinistriesCANDY POIRIER

United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) At Sager Brown What a great mission team that traveled to Baldwin, La. in November to serve and delight in the fellowship with other churches around the U.S. UMCOR distributes so much into the country, around the world and in their community that has and is helping so many. Our next trip to UMCOR Sager Brown will be September 11th through September 16th. Mark your calendar now for this mission trip and if you are interested in going or for more information, contact Candy Poirier at (501) 623-6668 ext. 117.

Dinner And A Movie Our next Dinner and a Movie night will be Thursday, January 21st at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Christian Life Center’s Shelton Room for a light supper and then move to the movie room for the movie and popcorn. The cost is $5 but nothingfor the fun and fellowship, just you! We will be seeing “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” with Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Richard Gere. Call Candy Poirier at (501) 623-

6668 ext. 117 by January 20th for reservations. See you then!

Wednesday’s Wesley Words You’re invited to upgrade your weekly routine. Starting January 6th, our Wednesday devotional service will feature “Wednesday’s Wesley Words,” devotions based on the teaching of John Wesley. Wesley’s words, along with good food, fellowship, and familiar songs, are sure to enliven your week!

Outreach Committee Thanks You Because of your faithful support of our mission outreach during 2015, the Outreach committee provided 450 health kits to 5 different local ministries, 30 children’s kits to Rice Depot, and supplies and winter coats to children at Langston School. Also, we provided

financial support for Love Lunches at Jackson House, Open Arms food pantry, and UMCOR. Your generous giving to the Ingathering offering for 2016 will enable our church to continue local outreach projects and support for UMCOR. Thank you for all you do to help those in need through your giving and your volunteer work. First United Methodist Church is truly a blessing to our community.

Coffee With The Pastors If you have been visiting, thinking about becoming a member, or are new member to FUMC Hot Springs, you are invited to visit with the Pastors Sunday, January 17th at 9:30 am in the Christian Life Center’s Shelton Room. Bring your questions and thoughts to gather information about the church. Please RSVP in the church office at (501) 623-6668. We hope to see you there!

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KIDZ ROCK January Mission Project: “Serving Safe Haven” Safe Haven Shelter for women and children provides a safe and comfortable home for homeless women and children in Garland County. While staying at Safe Haven the women participate in learning the skills that will enable them to overcome the poverty that created their homelessness. On Sunday, January 10 from5:00 - 6:30 p.m., we will have a guest speaker from Safe Haven coming to talk to us about the shelter! Kids: Please bring packages of toilet paper, paper towels, liquid laundry detergent, diapers, wipes, or large black garbage bags. All of these items are needed each month and will be greatly appreciated!

WAK, CLUB 45, & Kidz Praise Resume Our Wednesday after-school programs for kids grades Pre-K through 5th grade for the 2016 Winter/Spring semester resumes on Wednesday, January 6th through April 27th each Wednesday after school. It has been a wonderful program this year for our children with over 75 in attendance each Wednesday. The children are learning basic Bible stories that we all know and love from the Deep Blue Bible Curriculum with hands-on craft activities, games and a movie/story-time where they experience the Bible story both on the big screen and live each week!

FUMCHS Kidz Children’s Council The FUMC Children’s Council meets several times throughout the year. Anyone interested in committing to service in our Children’s Ministry, please make plans to attend the first Children’s Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 6, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. This is an OPEN meeting! ALL are welcome! Each attendee will be asked to sign up to help with at least two children’s events during the year. This is a GREAT opportunity to get to know other parents, to serve our amazing church and our awesome God!

Your help is truly needed and appreciated! For more information, please contact Sally Crain, sallykaye@gmail.com or Michelle Wilkins, mwilkins@fumchs.com “THE OFFERING WELL” The children’s Sunday school offering for January will go to support Safe Haven Shelter, helping homeless women and children in Garland County. Please send your child to Sunday school each week with an offering.What a wonderful habit to establish at a young age! FUMCHS Kidz Sunday School (1st - 5th grade) As we set our New Year’s resolutions, shouldn’t we make the one at the top of the list be to slow down and spend more time with God? By doing so, we set the example for our children to follow. We all want our children to read and hear the Bible stories that have touched and inspired our hearts over the years. So let’s make a New Year’s resolution to come as a family to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. each week in January! Your children will hear stories from the Bible that teach the importance of self-control and you will have options for classes on parenting, women’s Bible studies and more!

FUMCHS Kidz Sunday School (Nursery, Toddlers, Pre-K & Kindergarten) Each week in January, we will tell a story about something ONLY JESUS can do! By telling these stories, we are sharing with our youngest friends the awesome power of Jesus and that He can do anything. In fact, there are many things only Jesus can do!

Children’s MinistriesMICHELLE WILKINS

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IN OURPRAYERS

Christian Sympathy goes to...

The family of Martha Milner in her recent death; Carol & Gene Thomason in the recent death of Carol’s mother, Dorothy Sisk; Karen and Chester III Lauck in

the passing of Karen’s husband Chester’s father, Chester Harris;

Jenny Wallace in the recent death of her husband, Ken

Wallace;

Please keep these families in your prayers at this time.

Get the Parent CUE App The Parent CUE app provides simple CUES (alerts) throughout the week that remind you to pause and make the most of everyday moments.§ Offers CUES for families with preschoolers and elementary-age kids§ Parent Time section has videos, podcasts, and articles just for parents§ Videos, activities, and discussion questions link to First Look and 252 Basics material§ Content updates weekly!Don’t forget to download the Parent Cue app at http://theparentcue.org/app/ with videos, activities and more to help your younger children continue to learn about God’s love throughout the week!

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Contemporary Music MinistryMIKE LOVELADYUnderground Worship Arts Thank you so much for the fantastic job you did at The Grand and Central Christmas Presentation. Your songs were beautiful and there was such a sweet Spirit present as you sang. Looking forward to more opportunities in worship this next semester. It’s such an honor to work with such talented young people. Our church is blessed.

ConneXion Praise Team Thank you for your hard work and dedication this past Advent Season. The schedule was very busy and I appreciate the amount of time you put in to make everything run so smooth. Thank you to Lauren Lovelady and David Bedell for making our Audio/Visual Ministry happen each Sunday. Your December 20th ConneXion Christmas was wonderful; such a great time of singing. Christmas Eve was a special time together as we ushered in the birth of our Lord and Savior. I so appreciate the love you have for this ministry and for this church. Looking forward to a blessed 2016.

Join in the Music January is great time to jump into one of our Music Ministries. It’s a new year and there are many opportunities to utilize the talent God has given you. Not just in music, but technology as well. Adult Choirs, Handbells, Praise Team, Kidz Choirs, Youth Worship Arts, Audio and Visual Ministries, Creative/Design Teams are ways you can serve at First United Methodist Church. So make 2016 the year YOU jump in!

The date and speaker for the sixth annual Men’s Summit has been set! The event will be held in the Christian Life Center on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Steve “Wild Man” Wilson, Public Affairs Coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will be the principal speaker. Wilson is well-known in men’s organizations and delivers an inspirational message for men of all ages. The men’s Summit is the annual gathering for all men of First United Methodist Church and their male guests for a night of spiritual renewal, fellowship, entertainment, and a special dinner menu. Men, save this date; details will be announced early in the new year.

Men’s Summit 2016

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Disciple Bible Study (Fast Track Version) - Over 400 members of our church have participated in a Disciple Bible Study over the past 15 years. Disciple Fast Track maintains the integrity and principles of the original study, but its modifications can better meet the needs of a hectic world. Participants still receive a thorough introduction to the Bible, but in almost a third less time. Each session is 75 minutes and the course is 24 weeks. Janet & Jim Tarkington, facilitators. Dates: Sundays, January 3rd - end of June, 2016

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Where: Christian Life Center room 203

Henri Nouwen’s Spiritual Formation - Spiritual Formation Groups are an opportunity to practice and grow deeper in your relationship with God through a very small group with personal sharing and individual and corporate practice. Contemplative (quiet) prayer and ancient practices will be the focus of the 7 weeks. The groups are limited to 6-8 participants per group. Teresa Holt, facilitator.Dates: Wednesdays, January 6 - February 24Time: 11:45 - 12:45 a.m.Where: Christian Life Center room 204

Discipleship MinistriesREV. TERESA HOLT

Power of a Focused Heart (Women’s Study) - Looking to simplify your life? Quiet your mind? Find your unique spiritual gift(s) and make a difference? Turn to the Beatitudes! Sometimes teachings from well-known biblical passages are so obvious and preached so often that we overlook other helpful, not-so-obvious lessons. The Beatitudes are celebrated as being the template for humble Christian living. Dig deeper and you’ll also find practical applications for living a simpler yet more spiritually engaged life, especially in this distraction-heavy and frenzied world.Julie Holt, facilitator.Dates: Thursdays, January 21st - March 17thTime: 9:00 a.m.Where: Christian Life Center room 201.

The Holy Spirit - Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? In this study, Billy Graham offers a sensitive and comprehensive portrait of the much discussed but often-misunderstood member of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit came to empower God’s people and transform their lives, yet so often the doctrine of the Holy Spirit causes division in the church. It is crucial to develop a genuinely biblical understand of the Third Person of the Trinity - and to experience an authentic outpouring of his power. Max Wittman, facilitator.Dates: Tuesdays, February 9th - April 12Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Where: Christian Life Center room 201

We care about Your Family! We want to help you and your children, grow in your relationship with God, develop friendships that help support you, and discover practices that help keep you family strong! This coming January 3rd at

9:30 a.m., we start the new year with Sunday School small group classes that will help strengthen the family through Christian and Biblical values.

Simplfy. - Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Today’s velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until our breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live - and building a legacy for those you love? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn’t matter - and start doing what does. Where: Christian Life Center room 201

Be involved this winter at First United Methodist of Hot Springs! We are offering a variety of small groups and Bible studies for adults, including studies specifically for women and families.

To Sign up for any of these classes, contact the Discipleship Office at tholt@fumchs.com or (501) 623-6668, ext 116. Register online at www.fumchotsprings.org.

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Underground YouthLIZ ROBINSONConfirmation class schedule 2016 All students in 6th grade and up who have not been through confirmation are invited to attend! This is a vital part of your student’s faith development, so one or both parents are expected to attend each class with their student. Classes and all scheduled events held during the confirmation process are extremely important. Regular attendance is a priority. If you have any questions about the confirmation process, you are encouraged to contact Rev. Michael Mattox or Rev. Zach Roberts at the church office at (501) 623-6668.

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION Wednesday, January 6th 6:00-7:00pmClass #1 - Creation & Sin Wednesday, January 13th 6:00-7:00pm Class #2 – Redemption and the Holy Spirit Wednesday, January 20th 6:00-7:00pmClass #3 – Church and the New Creation Wednesday, January 27th 6:00-7:00pm Class #4 – Way of Discipleship & Salvation Wednesday, February 3rd 6:00-7:00pm*Ash Wednesday Service in Cupp Hall Wednesday, February 10th 6:00-7:00pm Class #5 – Sacraments and Worship Wednesday, February 17th 6:00-7:00pmClass #6 – Renounce, Reject, Repent, Accept Wednesday, February 24th 6:00-7:00pm*CONFIRMATION RETREAT WEEKEND Friday, February 26th - Saturday, Feb. 27th Class #7 – Confess and I Believe Wednesday, March 3rd 6:00- 7:00pm Class #8 – P.P.G.S.W. and Going Forth Wednesday, March 10th 6:00-7:00pm*“Confirmation Day with the Bishop” Saturday, March 13th (field trip to Little Rock - vans leave at 8:00am)CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Sunday, March 14th in all 3 worship services

Revolutionary Parenting - How can parents make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of their children? To find the answer, acclaimed researcher George Barna investigated the lives of thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape their spiritual lives in childhood. He also learned surprising truths about which popular parenting tactics just aren’t working. Revolutionary Parenting shows parents how to instill in their children a vibrant commitment to Christ. Where: Christian Life Center room 205

Broken and Blessed is a six-week Women’s Bible study that traces the story of the Genesis family from Adam and Eve through the generations to Joseph, bringing blessing from brokenness. We will see that despite both good and bad traits that were passed down, God worked for good in every generation-determined to transform those within and outside the family bloodlines. Through Biblical teachings, and stories of contemporary families changed and used by God, this study shows us how God can use our own imperfect families to bring blessing in a hurting and broken world. Where: Christian Life Center room 105 (Parlor)

Children also have the opportunity during the Sunday School hour to grow in their faith and relationships with Jesus, their family and others. Everything we teach in 252 Basics is based on one of three basic, but powerful, truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52: I need to make the wise choice, I can trust God no matter what, and I should treat others the way I want to be treated. 252 Basics focuses on: 150 Key Bible stories, 4 Faith Skills, and 30 Life Apps (practical applications of God’s Truth). The Life Apps for January and February will be Self-Control and Cooperation. Where: Children meet in the lower and upper level of the Christian Life Center.

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SPECIALGIFTS

Child Development Center UpdateLESLEE JONES

CDC Staff Receives Honors Congratulations to LesLee Jones, CDC Director, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Early Childhood Association (AECA). AECA is a non-profit organization comprised of more than twelve hundred early childhood professions in Arkansas who share a common concern about the well-being of young children and their families. LesLee is also President of the local association, Hot Springs Early Childhood Association (HSECA).

Congratulations are also in order for Shannon Jones, CDC Assistant Director, and Sherry Lunsford, teacher of three-year-olds. Both have been awarded a Maggie Reynolds-Deltha Sharp scholarship to attend the annual conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). SECA is a thirteen state regional organization with headquarters in Little Rock. This year’s conference will be held in Tulsa in February and will feature nationally known speakers in the field of early childhood education. Sherry and Shannon will also attend seminars and workshop sessions designed to support them in their work with children and families. Shannon has been with the CDC for fifteen years and Sherri almost five. Both are dedicated to providing high quality care and education for each child attending the CDC.

CDC Families & Staff Support Open Arms We are once more donating food items to the Open Arms Food Pantry. If you have any nonperishable food items, please bring them to the CDC office for LesLee to give.

CDC Says Thank You Thank you to the Friendship and Inquirers Sunday School classes, the CDC says “thank you” for providing support to three CDC families this Christmas season. This support provided items needed by families, including clothing and toys for their children, as well as monetary donations.

In Memory of Diana Perry From Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class, John & Sue Polk, Joy Bennett, Sonny & Jo Gaston, Tom & Nancy VandegriftIn Memory of Doug Garrison (Uncle of Judy Mattox) From Tommy & Blanche DonohoIn Memory of Len Burton From Bruce & Winnie Meeks, Rick & Mary RoperIn Memory of Walter “Buster” Simpson From Saints & Sinners Sunday School ClassIn Memory of Nita Claire Adkins Ridgeway From Joy Bennett, Harold, Dawn & Melody Duke, Bob & Thea Mathis, Joseph & Gretta Kaufman, David & Ruby Bush, Mr. &Mrs. Eldon D. Cooley, Jim & Beverly Farrell, Bill & Judi Creason, J.R. & Sara Umphers

From Dorothy Oberst Mullins From Rex & Linda Woodson, Joyce Ellis, The Criterion ClubFrom Dorothy Oberst Mullins From Rex & Linda Woodson, Joyce Ellis, The Criterion ClubIn Memory of Roger Barnes From Paul & Gloria Jensen, Dr. Tim & Cindy EnglishIn Memory of Thomas Naramore From Michael & Sharon CissellIn Memory of Don Fulenwider From Dr. Tim & Cindy English, Joyce EllisIn Memory of Chester Lausk From Harold, Dawn & Melody Duke, Brad & Stacy HudgensIn Memory of Wayne Neaville From Jim & Beverly FarrellIn Memory of Jack English (Father of Dr. Tim English) From Dr. Tim & Cindy English, Beau Britton, The Ahlbrandt Family, Rex & Linda Woodson

In Memory of Dorothy Sisk (Mother of Carol Thomason) From Tom & Nancy Vandegrift, John & Sue Polk, Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gibbs, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barton, David & Rynne Belk, Bethy Kay Bell-Provus In Memory of Mrs. Joe W. Newman (Rae) From LuAnne Newman VogelIn Memory of Bob Messersmith From The Pilates ClassIn Memory of Ken Wallace From Lynn & Beverly Kelley, Rodney & Debbie CainIn Honor of Rev. Michael & Judy Mattox From Tommy & Blanche DonohoIn Honor of Dot Brown From Beverly Wright, William &Florence Puckett, Kathy Stegall, Woodie Sue Herlein, Shelli Henehan

Because of your faithful support of our mission outreach during 2015, the Outreach committee provided 450 health kits to 5 different local ministries, 30 children’s kits to Rice Depot, and supplies and winter coats to children at Langston School. Also, we provided financial support for Love Lunches at Jackson House, Open Arms food pantry, and UMCOR.

Your generous giving to the Ingathering offering for 2016 will enable our church to continue local outreach projects and support for UMCOR. Thank you for all you do to help those in need through your giving and your volunteer work. First United Methodist Church is truly a blessing to our community.

From the Outreach Committee

CALENDARMonday, January 11Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Reunion Group 9:00 AMSpiritual Direction Class 10:30 AMHandbells 11:00 AMYAC 4:00 PMBoard of Trustees Meeting 5:15 PM

Tuesday, January 12UMW Unit Meeting 10:00 AMAdult Young Women Circle 11:30 AMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, January 13Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMCovenant Bible Study 9:00 AMRomeo 11:30 AMSpiritual Direction Class 11:45 AMKnitwits Meeting 1:00 PMIntercessory Prayer Group 3:00 PMWAK & Club 45 3:30 PMPraying for Revival 4:30 PMWednesday Service 5:15 PMConfirmation Class 6:00 PMUnderground Small Groups 6:00 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:15 PM

Thursday, January 14XYZ 11:30 AM

Friday, January 15Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, January 17Human Relations DayEarly Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AMSimplify - CLC Room 201Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205Broken and Blessed 10:30 AMChapel Communion 9:30 AMCoffee with the Pastors 9:30 AMTraditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AMConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AMFinance Committee Meeting 2:00 PMDisciple Bible Study 5:00 PMDisciplines Pastor’s Lectionary Study 5:00 PMJr. High Underground 5:00 PMUnderground Snack Supper 6:00 PMSr. High Underground 6:30 PM

Monday, January 18Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Reunion Group 9:00 AMSpiritual Direction Class 10:30 AMHandbells 11:00 AMUMW Board Meeting 1:30 PM

Tuesday, January 19Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7:00 AMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM Stephen Ministry Training 6:00 PMNew Legacy Circle 6:30 PM

Sunday, January 24UMW Sunday All 3 ServicesEarly Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AMSimplify - CLC Room 201Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AMConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AMDisciple Bible Study 5:00 PMDisciplines Pastor’s Lectionary Study 5:00 PMUnderground Snack Supper 6:00 PMSR High Underground 6:30 PM

Monday, January 25Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Reunion Group 9:00 AMSpiritual Direction Class 10:30 AMHandbells 11:00 AM

Tuesday, January 26Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, January 27Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMCovenant Bible Study 9:00 AMRomeo 11:30 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AMSpiritual Direction Class 11:45 AMWAK & Club 45 3:30 PMWednesday Service 5:15 PMConfirmation Class 6:00 PMUnderground Small Groups 6:00 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:15 PM

Friday, January 29Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, January 31Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AMSimplify - CLC Room 201Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AMConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AMDisciplines Pastor’s Lectionary Study 5:00 PMBoard of Stewards Meeting 5:30 PM

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JanuarySunday, January 3Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AMSimplify - CLC Room 201Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AMTraditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AMConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AMEvangelism Team Meeting 12:00 PMDisciple Bible Study 5:00 PMDisciplines Pastor’s Lectionary Study 5:00 PMUnderground Snack Supper 6:00 PMSR High Underground 6:30 PM

Monday, January 4Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Reunion Group 9:00 AMSpiritual Direction Class 10:30 AM

Tuesday, January 5Worship Design Meeting 11:00 AMOutreach Meeting 1:30 PMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PMStephen Ministry Leadership Mtg 5:30 PMStephen Ministry Supervision Mtg 6:00 PMGenesis Class 6:00 PM

Wednesday, January 6 Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMCovenant Bible Study 9:00 AMRomeo 11:30 AMSpiritual Direction Class 11:45 AMWAK & Club 45 3:30 PMIntercessory Prayer Group 3:00 PMWednesday Service 5:15 PMChildren’s Council 5:30 PMConfirmation Orientation 6:00 PMUnderground Small Groups 6:00 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:15 PM

Friday, January 8Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, January 10Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AMSimplify - CLC Room 201Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AMConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AMPPRC Meeting 2:00 PMDisciple Bible Study 5:00 PMDisciplines Pastor’s Lectionary Study 5:00 PMKidz Rock 5:00 PMUnderground Snack Supper 6:00 PMSR High Underground 6:30 PM

In Memory of Dorothy Sisk (Mother of Carol Thomason) From Tom & Nancy Vandegrift, John & Sue Polk, Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gibbs, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barton, David & Rynne Belk, Bethy Kay Bell-Provus In Memory of Mrs. Joe W. Newman (Rae) From LuAnne Newman VogelIn Memory of Bob Messersmith From The Pilates ClassIn Memory of Ken Wallace From Lynn & Beverly Kelley, Rodney & Debbie CainIn Honor of Rev. Michael & Judy Mattox From Tommy & Blanche DonohoIn Honor of Dot Brown From Beverly Wright, William &Florence Puckett, Kathy Stegall, Woodie Sue Herlein, Shelli Henehan

First United Methodist Church1100 Central AvenueHot Springs, AR 71901

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David & Kori Trice,Parker & Taylor

Baptism of Henry Michael, daughter Bruce & Sarah Orr