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Worship Times
Sunday School – 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship – 10:30 AM
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As United Methodists our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Of the many functions I serve, I am also the acting Assistant Youth Director. In that role, I want to thank all of you who supported the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner. It was a great success and we made $850, which will be set aside for youth activities and
events. Ordinarily, we have between 12 and 15 youth who come on Sunday nights, sixth graders to high school seniors. In fact, the number of middle school students who come is large enough, and they are active enough, that we very much need to split the group into two so that younger youth can have their own time apart from senior high youth.
In my role as senior pastor, I want to remind you of the upcoming special events. We hold a communion service of 15 to 20 minutes in length every Wednesday at 7:15 am in the chapel. This Sunday, John Fuss will be leading the service and I will in Hobbs (at the District Superintendent’s request) helping St Paul’s Church with some strategic planning for their future. On Sunday, March 22, we have some very special music planned for the kids and the whole congregation, which you won’t want to miss. March 29th is Palm Sunday and the choir will perform the Ellingboe Requiem in the evening, 7:00 pm. Each day in Holy Week there will be a lunch and message at one of the downtown churches. We host the lunch on Thursday, April 2nd; that evening we will have a traditional Maundy Thursday service. On Good Friday we host an ecumenical service of the Seven Last Words of Jesus. From noon to three, different pastors and speakers will take one of the seven last words and offer a mediation and prayers or music. Those messages will come in 25 minute increments.
Easter is April 5th! Our day will begin with a sunrise service at 6:30 am which will bring together many of the themes, including light and darkness and baptism. We will celebrate communion at this early service and we will have a pot-luck breakfast afterwards. Our regular service at 10:30 am will not include communion.
I invite you to continue to observe a sacred and holy Lent and to participate in all of these special services.
In Christ,
Dr. Mills
V o l u n t e e r w i t h C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y
Children’s church needs your help! This valuable ministry is one of the best ways we can teach our youngest members the importance of Jesus in their life. Through games, lessons, crafts, and activities, the people who volunteer for this important ministry are impacting the lives of tomorrow's church leaders. You can volunteer to serve one Sunday every month, every Sunday for one month per quarter, or if you don't feel like leading but want to help, you can sign up for that too. Contact the church office at 575-622-1881 for more information.
TWO TO CHOOSE FROM!
A District Lay Servant School will be held in Carlsbad on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Monte Sinai UMC. Basic will be taught and
some advanced classes. Lay Servants are asked to send requests to the District office of what class they want or need, so they
may be included in the decision of what classes to offer. Reg-istration forms will be available soon.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ The churches are offering a Lay Servants class on April 18, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo. Class will begin at 9:00 a.m. The good news is you do not need to drive yourself to Carrizozo; Pastor Mills has offered the use of our van. Plan now to attend by picking up a registration form from the church office. The cost is $35.00 which includes the study book, lunch and transportation. For more information contact Jack Ahlen at 626-6190.
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Saturday, April 4th from 11:00-1:30 we will have an Easter Egg
Hunt at Enchanted Lands Park. Immediately following the Easter
Egg hunt which will begin promptly at 11:00, we’ll have an
old-fashioned cook-out and get together! The church will provide
the hot-dogs and condiments. Just bring a side dish to share and
join us for the fun. Seats are limited, so don’t forget a lawn chair!
We are still collecting Easter Eggs for the kids. If you can help,
bring filled plastic eggs, no chocolate because they melt, to the
church office by Friday, March 27.
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 2:00 PM—4:00 PM
Location: FUMC Gallery
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Lawn Chairs
Drinks for your family
Side Dish to Share
Basket for Eggs!
First United Methodist Church
acknowledges the following:
COWBOY BELL MEMORIALS
In Memory of: Steve Chappel’s Sister By: Bill Bonham In Memory of David Pottle By: Bill Bonham By: Allen and Caroline Lovelace In Memory of Lott Porter By: Richard and Pat Goodwin In Memory of Sarah Harrington By: Joan Ingram In Memory of Pat Clark By: Patsy Miller In Memory of Loretta Riley By: Patsy Miller In Memory of Bill Callaway By: Bill and Kay Owen GENERAL & MUSIC MEMORIALS
In Memory of: Joe Head
By: Annette Voliva
By: Jimmie & Amy Johns
By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of: Sarah Harrington
By: Jimmie & Amy Johns
By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of: Lott Porter
By: Jimmie & Amy Johns
By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of: Roma Wilke
By: Judy Armstrong
In Honor of: John Correia
By: June Emmons
In Memory of: David Pottle
By: Paula Reed
By: Kenda Grimm
By: Judy Armstrong
By: Dick & Pat Goodwin
In honor of: Bill Bonham
(90th Birthday)
By: Judy Armstrong
In Memory of: Gale Yocum
By: Judy Armstrong
In honor of : John Fuss
By: Allen & Caroline Lovelace
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
SUNDAY, March 15 Sunday School ............................................ 9:15 am Morning Worship ....................................... 10:30 am UMY ............................................................ 6:00 pm MONDAY, March 16 Men’s Prayer Breakfast .............................. 7:00 am Los Cerritos - N. Main St. Missions Team - RM 111 ............................ 4:00 pm Masterworks Chorale .................................. 6:00 pm TUESDAY, March 17 Staff Meeting ............................................. 10:00 am Silver Chords-Beehive ................................ 2:00 pm CBS ............................................................. 5:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 2—Scout Hut................... 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, March 18
Holy Communion—Chapel ......................... 7:15 am Cherub Choir .............................................. 4:30 pm Ring On! ...................................................... 4:30 pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall ............ 5:00 pm Wesley Singers (1-2nd) - RM 114 .............. 5:45 pm Disciple Fast Track - RM 111 ..................... 5:45 pm Classes & Activities .................................... 6:00 pm Youth - Youth Area ..................................... 6:00 pm Kaler Bells ................................................... 6:05 pm Wesley Singers (3-5th) - RM 114 ............... 6:15 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal ............................. 7:15 pm THURSDAY, March 19 Emmaus Reunion Group—RM 110 .......... 12:00 pm Weight Watchers—Rm 215 ........................ 5:15 pm Parsonage Committee—RM 110 ................ 5:15 pm FRIDAY, March 20
Yoga Class—FH ......................................... 8:30 am District Leadership Meeting—RM 110 ...... 10:00 am Al Anon Rm—RM 111 .............................. 12:00 pm SATURDAY, March 21
Weight Watchers—RM 215 ...................... 9:30 am
CALENDAR WEEK OF MARCH 22
SUNDAY, March 22 Sunday School ......................................... 9:15 am Morning Worship .................................... 10:30 am Cowboy Bell Meeting-RM 110 ................ 11:45 am UMY .......................................................... 6:00 pm MONDAY, March 23 Men’s Prayer Breakfast ............................. 7:00 am Los Cerritos - N. Main St. Ad Council—RM 111 ................................ 6:00 pm Masterworks Chorale ................................ 6:00 pm TUESDAY, March 24 Staff Meeting ............................................ 10:00 am Silver Chords-Peachtree ............................. 2:00 pm CBS ............................................................. 5:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 2 - Scout Hut ................... 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, March 25 Holy Communion—Chapel ....................... 7:15 am Cherub Choir ............................................ 4:30 pm Ring On!.................................................... 4:30 pm Fellowship Dinner - Fellowship Hall.......... 5:00 pm Wesley Singers (1-2nd) - RM 114 ............ 5:45 pm Disciple Fast Track - RM 111 ................... 5:45 pm Classes & Activities .................................. 6:00 pm Youth - Youth Area ................................... 6:00 pm Kaler Bells................................................. 6:05 pm Wesley Singers (3-5th) - RM 114 ............. 6:15 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal ........................... 7:15 am THURSDAY, March 26 Emmaus Reunion Group—RM 111 ........ 12:00 pm Weight Watchers—Rm 215 ...................... 5:30 pm Parsonage Committee—RM 110.............. 5:15 pm FRIDAY, March 27 Yoga Class - Fellowship Hall ...................... 8:30 am Al Anon-Rm111 ........................................ 12:00 pm Parent’s Night Out ...................................... 5:00 pm SATURDAY, March 28 UMW Cluster-Peachtree ............................. 9:30 am Weight Watchers - Rm 215 ......................... 9:30 am
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Sunday, March 15: Bill Motto
(captain), Robert Corn, John Albrecht,
Bryan Yates, John Correia, Jared Secret
Sunday, March 22: Brian Cooper
(captain), Paula Cooper, Byron
Holloway, Brad Houston, Sandra
Johnson, Jim Valdez
MENU FOR MARCH 18th
Pinto Beans
Corn Bread
Fried Potatoes
Salad
Desserts & Drinks
MENU FOR MARCH 25th
Baked Chicken
Dressing
Gravy
Green Vegetables
Salad
Desserts & Drinks
Coffee Bar Schedule:
1st Sunday of Month: Richard Deck
2nd Sunday of Month: Mike Stibick
3rd Sunday of Month: Volunteer needed
4th Sunday of Month: Brian Cooper
5th Sunday of the Month: Kristi LaBine
Return Service Requested
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
FIRST NEWS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
200 N. PENNSYLVANIA
ROSWELL, NM 88201
STAFF
Ministers: All Members and Participants of FUMC
NWT. Conf. Bishop
Rev. W. Earle Bledsoe [email protected]
Dist. Superintendent: Rev. Jane Vaughn
Pastor: Rev. W. Douglas Mills, PhD [email protected]
Special Assistant to the Pastor:
Kay Motto [email protected]
Director of Music Ministries: John Fuss
Organist: Michelle Olson [email protected]
Homebound Visitation: Jim McDevitt
Communications: Tanya Montoya
Receptionist: Pat Goodwin [email protected]
Cowboy Bell Secretary: Kati Yates
Nursery Coordinator: Ashley Albrecht [email protected]
Custodian: Ilie Rimbea
Tel: 575-622-1881
Fax: 575-622-6751
Church Email: [email protected]
We’re on the Web!
www.fumc-roswell.org
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ROSWELL, NM
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Worship Times
Sunday School – 9:15 AM Sunday Worship - 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 15
Sermon: “Look Up!” by John Fuss
Scripture Lessons:
Numbers 21:4-9; John 3: 14-21
Sunday, March 22
Sermon: “A New Covenant” by Rev. Mills
Scripture Lesson:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
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Dear Reverend Mills,
With the anniversary of my mother’s passing, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your
service this past September as we laid my mother to rest in the Columbarium. It’s very
comforting to know that she is memorialized in the church where she was married, and where
her brother Steve, and many of our family and friends still attend today. It is truly a special
place for our family so please accept this token of appreciation for the benefit of the church and
your work.
Sincerely,
T H A N K Y O U !
Are you graduating from
high school this year? If so,
please contact the church
office at 575-622-1881. We
would love to include you in
our Senior Sunday
celebration.
WALKING IN
KINGDOM AUTHORITY
Come join the Clovis District UMW in fellowship,
worship, and a journey in faith.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Where: Trinity UMC, 1413 S. Union
Date: April 11, 2015
Registration Time: 9:00—9:30 am Cost: $15.00
Guest speaker: Natasha Mackey
Come and hear this amazing woman’s message!
RSVP Sherrie Goff
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 575-637-4097
On March 11,2015 our children began their
second mission project. Their goal is
to decorate 120 plastic Easter eggs,
each with a pompom spring animal
and an inspirational message inside. On April 3,
2015, the children we give their decorated eggs
to the Mission Arch nursing home residents.
C h i l d r e n ’ s M i s s i o n P r o j e c t