Bi-Weekly LIX No. 13, July 1, 2015

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Life is about new beginnings. The gospel has always been

just that. Life in Jesus is a fresh

start. The old is passing away and the new is coming.

How refreshing it is to get a fresh start. Whether it is tak-ing a shower after getting dirty and messy from a day’s work to giving yourself or another a new chance, fresh starts are a part of living life well.

Jesus was always giving peo-ple places to begin again. A blind man is given sight. A sinful person is forgiven. A self-righteous person is re-leased from judging. A bro-ken person is healed. An unloved person is embraced by the power of God’s love.

Sometimes we get busy and faith takes a back seat to other things. Sometimes we have been hurt or upset and it gets in the way of worship-ping or following Jesus. In those times, a fresh start is the beginning place. Forgive-ness for others or ourselves leads us to God’s new hope and life. That’s when this truth comes home to us: it’s never too late to begin again!

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MMESSAGEESSAGE S SERIESERIES Kids & God is our next

series beginning July 11-12. Let’s look at the many

places in Scripture where God talks about being chil-

dren of God. We will learn from the wisdom of His

Word and from the hearts

of our own kids. Join us for Kids and God!

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WWEEKENDEEKEND!! Mike Cassidy is our new associate pastor. He is married to Liz. They have two children Lily and John. Mike and Liz are originally from Indiana. Liz is a psy-chologist at UCM and Mike received his call to ministry here in Missouri. He recently graduated from Saint Paul School of Theology with a masters in Theology. He also has a degree in Japanese theater. Mike will preach this weekend sharing a message entitled: “Dependence Day” based upon Proverbs 3:5-6. Join us this weekend!

This week we have received our new associate pastor. This is his

first year in ministry at First

Church. For me, this is the start of year 20 (in the way our con-

ference counts years). It’s hard to believe it has been that long.

There are times, I am sure, that I have dropped the ball, failed

to meet all of the needs, not

been as present as I needed to be. I am sure in those years I

have missed the mark in some way. Please don’t let my failings

keep you from being a part of

this great family of faith. And please don’t let my shortcom-

ings distract you from following God. This is an amazing church

family and one of the greatest things about the people of First

Church is your incredible love

for God and this community.

Please forgive me for the times I have failed you. Please join

me in celebrating the goodness

of our great God. Together let’s make the future brighter than

our bright past. God fills us with hope and leads us toward his

Kingdom ways. Let’s build on

the good, let’s set aside the bad and together experience God’s

fresh start.

Great things are happening at

First Church. God is on the move! He is inviting each of us

to be a part of it. See you at the “fresh start” place this week-

end! ~jimd.

HEARTBEATS

Vacation Bible School Downtown Carry-In Dinner Kid’s Film Festival

VBS for all ages will be July 20-24 (6-8 pm). Kid’s Hometown Naz-areth registration is available on-line at www.firstsayyes.com (Click on

the 4th rotation). VBS Items needed : • Lowes/Menard/Sutherlands Gift Cards • 4x8 Styrofoam (2inch thick) • Tree Branches straight-4-8inches

thick, varying lengths. • Carport Tents/Shelters • Vases, Baskets, Pillows that look like

they are from Jesus' time period. • Zip Ties • Twine • Hot Knife • 8 Penny Nails • Acetone • Paint Brushes (big, varying sizes) • Spray Bottles • Sharpies (black) • Paint Sponges • Terra Cotta Pots • Burlap Sacks • Hay • Fake Trees • Grass for Thatched Roofs • Brown Tarps • Plastic Sheeting • Flat Bed Sheets (Neutral colors and

designs) • Cardboard Boxes • Turf for Grass

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Our Youth Community Week of Service will be July 6-10th. Times will vary. More information later.

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The 3 Nails Woodshop is getting a facelift. It is being cleaned out and freshened up. If you would like to contribute to new/gently used equipment please make your check to: First UMC and mark it “woodshop.”

For confidential, spiritual, and emotional support in a 1-on-1, caring relationship, contact a Stephen Minister at 620-4484. Meals for Moms is a ministry at First UMC to help with meals the first few weeks once mom and the baby come home from the hospital. Call Jennifer Cordia at 826-1574 with contact informa-tion or questions. We hope to be able to pur-chase 200 new chairs by the end of the summer. Would you be willing to help? The cost of a chair is $50 each. Please make your check to: First UMC, and mark it “chair” in the memo. If you wish to purchase a chair(s) in honor or memory of someone, please denote it.

All Children (Under 4 accompanied by adult) are invited to come watch a movie during the Children’s Summer Film Festival at the Celebration Cen-ter EyeSee Theatre at 10 a.m. every Monday thru July 13. There is no cost for the movie. Snacks are 50 cents each. Parents and grandpar-ents are welcome to come. Pick up a schedule of movies from the Celebra-tion Center Welcome Center and come enjoy the fun!

MMIDWEEKIDWEEK SSERVICEERVICE Even if you cannot be here on the weekends, don’t miss staying con-nected through the Summer months. Come to our Wednesday Worship from 6:30—7:30 p.m. in the Celebra-tion Center - Youth Room. Light re-freshments will be served along with good music, prayer and message. A nursery for ages 0-5 will be provided.

Carpenter’s Kids Preschool RREADINGEADING C CAMPAMP Carpenter’s Kids Preschool will be having a Pete the Cat reading camp from August 3-7 from 8:30—11:30 a.m. This is open to any 4 or 5 year old. Your child does not have to at-tend Carpenter’s Kids Preschool to attend. Children will be doing educa-tional activities based on Pete the Cat books. The cost of the week is $60. Please pick up a form at the church office during office hours. Class size is limited.

YEYEYEYEstoday today today today Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours:

Sat. 4-7 pm Sun. 8-11am

Everyone is invited to a Carry-In Dinner at the downtown location at 12 noon on Sunday, July 12. Drinks and service provided. Come join in on the food, fun, and fellowship!

July 6

July

July 5 Sherrill Brock, Cathy Esquivel, Bobbie Thompson, Ethyn Pate July 6 Lauren Wallen, Sharon Johnson, Brian Wood, Kelby Shive, Sue Carver, Justin Williams, Justin Weaver July 7 Ian Courtney, Phillip Petiford, Jim Kilby, Aurora Baker, Johnny Gardner, Ali Goodwin, Carson Lewellyn, Kaden Wurtz, Kyle Gilmore July 8 Megan Bartley, Jeri Demotte, Dalton Luper, Bobby Snow, John Fravel, Wesley Lambirth, Kinzer Chambers, Savannah Fite July 9 Larry Lyles, Sheri Webb, Patty Bock, Rain Johnson July 10 Samantha Burton, Linda Riley, Allison Rucker, Paul Culp, Jr., Leah Ferolito July 11 Joseph Miller, Karlee Schlup, Maisy Henness, Cassidy McCowan, Dexter Caldwell July 12 Mike White July 13 Carol Colburn, Charlotte Logan, Elizabeth McCul-lough, Marguerite Walker, Michelle Mallory, Andrew McCollester, Erin Lazenby, Nicole Sipala, Malaki Reed July 14 Jodie Rapp, Jonathan Wyatte, Roger Miller July 15 Bob Bray, Loretta Baessler, Stephen Goodwin, Milena Stevens, Taylor Lakey, Matthew Boone, Taylor Mankin, Debbie Kimbrell, Isa-bella Johnson July 16 Kyle Chamberlain, Bob Demotte, Craig Faubian, Ma-son Thompson, Robert Goodwin July 17 Lisa Hartman, Anissa Douglas, Mi-chael Howard, Cristy Poppinga, Kevin Darrah, Leonard Craig, Chase Moell-man, John Evans July 18 Harry Lambirth, Anne Aggeler, Tara Welsh, Kristie Kovalenko, Doug Haley, Phillip Cromley, Grace Conrad

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FIRST STEPS

June 20-21, 2015 Sunday School 86 Worship 683 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 10358.25 Building 624.00 Special 4528.97

June 27-28, 2015 Sunday School 86 Worship 724 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 10737.75 Building 1953.35 Special 739.97

Our Family Our Prayers for: Betty Rose Thompson, Steve Emory, Louise Lentz, Darlene & Virgil Burgess, Sue Coleman, Jacob Gerken, Clifford Smith, Charles & Jennie Cheffey, Patti Jones, Nicole Jeffery, Glenda Horne, Daryl McKin-ney, Cansata Arnold, Bob Salmons, Heather Shaw, Sandy Smith, John Walker, Aracely Gonzalez, Our Mili-tary Families, Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage, and our covenant churches in Mo-zambique.

Our hearts go out in Chris-tian love and sympathy to Kim Edwards and family in the death of her father, Mike Williams, on June 16, 2015.

Congratulations to: Sara Watterson and Mi-chael Bolin who were mar-ried on Saturday, June 27th.

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CCUBUB S SCOUTCOUT B BICYCLEICYCLE R RODEOODEO On July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. our parking lot will be full of kids enjoying a bicycle rodeo! There will be bicycle safety inspection, helmet fitting, safety rules, a skills course and concessions. There will be a limited number of hel-mets for those who do not have a helmet. Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to come enjoy this experience. For more information please call Brianna Radu at 660-281-7424.

If you would like additional

information about the church

attendance or finances, please call

the church office (827-2993).

TTHANKHANK Y YOUOU:: (On display at Welcome Center Bulletin Board)

We received a thank you from: Kathy Anstaett, Warsaw, UMC

TTHANKHANK Y YOUOU J JOHNOHN ANDAND M MARYALICEARYALICE!! For several years John Plumb has made the coffee and set out the cookies for Sunday morning service. He has gotten up early so our worshippers would be greeted in a hospitable way. We are so thankful for his ministry to our congregation. Maryalice Hinshaw has been a welcoming presence on Sundays helping to get the Sunday School count, arrange for ushers and get people connected to various classes and services. She has shown the love of Christ to so many people through her ministry on Sunday. We are grateful to God for you, Maryalice!

Our Youth on Mission to Warsaw this past week.

Downtown, 4th & Osage

//Worship Sunday 10:50am

Celebration Center, 1701 W. 32nd St Wednesday Summer Service 6:30 p.m.

Worship //Saturday 5:30pm //Sunday 8:35 9:45am & 12:30 pm

Listen on the Radio at 1490AM Sundays 10:30am or on

Website at www.firstsayyes.com (messages)

Email us at email@firstsayyes.com Phone // 660.827.2993

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WWEE AREARE LOOKINGLOOKING FORFOR KIDSKIDS’ ’ STORIESSTORIES ABOUTABOUT G GODOD Jim is working on a message series called “Kids and God” which will be shared in July. We are looking for kid stories of their perceptions and views of God. If you have one to share, please send to jim@firstsayyes.com. We may want to do a video interview of some children so send your ideas to Jim via the email above. Thanks!

JJUSTUST 43 M 43 MOREORE TOTO G GOO!! We are nearing the goal of 200 new chairs for the Celebration Room at the Celebration Center. Thank you for the generous gifts which have already been given! If you would like to help complete the project make your check payable to First UMC and mark “chairs in the memo. You can make a gift in honor or memory of someone or simply contribute—it is all to the glory of God! We are thank-ful for your thoughtfulness.

IIMPROVEMENTSMPROVEMENTS...... The parking lots are nearing completion at the Celebration Center and new LED lighting is almost finished at the Downtown. We are so grateful for the financial gifts which have made this possible. These facilities continue to be used nearly daily for the sharing of God’s good news with Pettis County. To God be the glory! Thank you for faithful witness.