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117 N. Second Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: 304-623-3397
website: www.cfumc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
FUMC Staff
Rev. Greg Godwin, Senior Pastor
Rev. Harry Jenkins, Associate Pastor
Don Gardner, Director of Music and Operations
Jocelyn Blackwell, Children’s Director
Ethan Rapking, Youth Director
Elizabeth Etnoyer, Pianist/Accompanist
Debby McCune, Secretary
John Greaver & Don Barickman, Custodians
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The Prophet Isaiah reminds us in 40:12
that God “has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the
heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a
balance?”
At the end of Chapter 40 we find these
familiar words of comfort: 28 Have you not known? Have you not
heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable. 29
He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless. 30 Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted; 31 but those who wait for the LORD shall
renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like
eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint. We all need times and places to renew our strength for our journey with Jesus. I pray you will find that place and time to renew your spirit along with your relationships with family and friends. Lisa and I have found a new place and family at First Clarksburg for renewal on our journey. We look forward to seeing you along the way.
Peace, Pastor Greg
The summer has passed quickly this year. It wasn’t a summer that was in our plans four months ago, however, we are very happy with the turn of events that has led us to Clarksburg. We are feeling more at home with each passing week.
Usually the summer is a time for many to go to the beach. Often in past
summers it has been so for our family too.
During the last year, I had a funeral where the family shared that their loved one found spiritual peace at the beach. Every year in their retirement, they would go to the beach and spend almost a month. Even in his struggles to fight cancer that eventually con-sumed his life, he found the ocean to be a place of God’s peace and a time of renewal. During my times of deployment over-seas, which was most of my time in the Marine Corps, I also found the ocean as a place of peace to renew my thoughts of home. Often while living in Herzliya Pituah, Israel, I would run on the beach in the evenings and watch the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. No chaplain was deployed with us
and our setting didn’t allow many
opportunities for worship attendance. For me, the ocean was often a place
of spiritual renewal and a sense of connection to my family.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR-Rev. Harry Jenkins
Zip Lining in Paradise
The first time was last September in North Carolina. My grandson, Mathew, wanted to go zip
lining for his birthday. I wasn’t even sure what it was! “You mean someone puts you in a harness and you
go flying in the air attached only to a wire?” I didn’t want to let them know how scary this was to me. I am
afraid of heights. Yet I went and held on so tight I was bruised when I finished. They said the scenery was
beautiful but I was so paralyzed I didn’t notice. I just wanted it to be over with. Yet, I was so glad that I
spent the day with my family and at least made the effort.
Then Clarice and I take other members of our family to Hawaii this summer. Guess what my
granddaughter wants to do? You guessed it! She wants to go zip lining and the course is twice as long as
the one in N. C. “But you went with my cousin, Matthew and Uncle Matt”, she says. So we go. Only this
time my experience was entirely different. I was able to relax, let go of my fear, and not be so anxious about
being out of control. I trusted the line and the harness. But the best thing was being able to live and be at-
tentive to the present moment. It was exhilarating and I enjoyed every moment. The scenery was beauti-
ful—so lush, green, and exotic. The perceived danger and risk taking was now a non-issue.
We don’t have to go zip lining to know what it means to experience fear or being out of con-
trol. As a people of faith, we are invited to put aside our fears and trust a God who loves us and release our-
selves into His hands. Let’s enjoy the ride and take some risks! Where do you feel you need to do this in
your spiritual growth these days? Where do you think God is calling this church to put aside that which pre-
vents us from taking the next step on our spiritual journey together? Let’s not just “hold on”. God is calling
us to a new adventure. He will sustain us and give us what we need.
Welcome to Paradise!
Harry
Mon. 1— 6:00 pm Staff Parish Relations Committee
Tues. 2- 12:15 pm Monastic Meal
Wed. 3— Set-up for Rummage Sale
5:15 pm Fellowship Meal ($4.00)
6:00 pm Wednesday Worship (thru 6:45)
Thur. 4—9:00 am Rummage Sale (till 3:00 )
4:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
5:30 pm On the Way Home
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Fri. 5— 9:00 am Rummage Sale (till 11:30)
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Sun. 7— 9:30 am Church School
10:45 am Celebration of Holy Communion
Children’s Church during worship
Tue. 9— 12:15 pm Monastic Meal
Wed. 10- 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal ($4.00)
6:00 pm Wednesday Worship (thru 6:45)
Thur. 11— NO Handbell / Chancel Choir
5:30 pm On the Way Home
6:00 pm Parish Picnic at Nutter Fort Park
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Sun. 14— 9:30 am Church School / Mission Meal
10:45 am Worship
Children’s Church during worship
Mon. 15–12:00 pm Feed My Sheep
5:00 pm Mission Picnic
Tue. 16- 12:15 pm Monastic Meal
5:00 pm Finance Committee
5:00 pm Outreach Committee
6:00 pm Church Council
Wed.17- 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal ($4.00)
6:00 pm Wednesday Worship (thru 6:45)
Thur.18– 12:00 pm FUMC Women
4:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
5:30 pm On the Way Home
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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Sun. 21— 9:30 am Church School
10:45 am Worship
Children’s Church during worship
Youth Cook-out
Tue. 23- 12:15 pm Monastic Meal
Wed. 24- 5:00 pm Trustees Meeting
5:15 pm Fellowship Meal ($4.00)
6:00 pm Wednesday Worship (thru 6:45)
Thur.25- NO Handbell / Chancel Choir
5:30 pm On the Way Home
Fri. 26-Sat. 27 Retreat at Jackson’s Mill
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Sun. 28—9:30 am Church School
10:45 am Worship
Children’s Church during worship
5:00 pm Church Picnic -
(site to be determined)
Tue. 30- 12:15 pm Monastic Meal
Wed. 31- 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal ($4.00)
6:00 pm Wednesday Worship (thru 6:45)
** Staff Meetings — every Wednesday @ 11:00 am ** NA Meetings — every Mon., Wed. & Thurs.
@ 7:00 pm ** AA Meetings — every Mon., Tues., & Wed.
@ 12 noon ; and Tues. at 7:30 pm All NA & AA meetings take place in the Library.
EVENTS LISTED BELOW ARE
OPEN TO EVERYBODY!
These announcements are your invitation to participate
in the mission & ministries of our church.
Questions? Contact Don Gardner at 304-623-3397.
Come and celebrate a new school year with us when we have our Back to School Bash!
Please see Jocelyn and Ethan for more Details!
In September, we will begin our schedule of lunch and activities.
Let’s get this new school year off to a great start!
Can-Do Kids N ews for Ch i l d ren & The i r Fami l i e s !
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August Newsletter
It is about that time of the year again. August is the time that we all head back for another year of school.
Last year we had a cook-out in celebration of a new school year.
So on August 21st we are going to be doing the same thing.
So come out and celebrate a new school year.
B R E A K A W A Y Y O U T H !
If you have any questions or would like more information on BreakAway Youth,
you can contact Ethan Rapking at 304-677-9378 or
e-mail [email protected].
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28th
5:00 P.M.
(site to be determined)
NEW STUDIES FOR THE FALL
I invite members of our congregation to prayerfully consider becoming
participants in one (or more) of the following group studies to begin this fall.
Rev. Harry Jenkins
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HALF TRUTHS by Adam Hamilton
Five Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. beginning on September 11th.
This study explores popular sayings that may have a kernel of truth but are actually Christian clichés.
Session One: Everything happens for a reason.
Session Two: God helps those who help themselves
Session Three: God won’t give you more than you can handle.
Session Four: God said it; I believe it: that settles it.
Session Five: Love the sinner, hate the sin.
We will meet in the fellowship hall. Come and join us!
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COVENANT BIBLE STUDY
COVENANT is an in-depth Bible study in which participants read and discuss the Bible together,
learning how to love God—and each other—better.
The study is for eight weeks at a time and if the interest continues will go for a total of twenty-four weeks. “Covenant represents a relationship — a living, breathing conversation. We invite you to join in it.
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THE BOOK OF MARK
This study will be three—seven-week sessions and will spiritually ground
this incredible Gospel into the lives of the participants.
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CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING
Many mainline churches are drawn to the ancient, yet rediscovered spirituality found in contemplative
prayer and living. We will look at the six streams of spiritual formation written by Richard Foster and
also consider the writings of Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr, and others.
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There will be a sign-up form in the August bulletins.
Please let Rev. Harry Jenkins know of your interest by checking the box (on the form) beside the offerings.
The last three suggestions will be evening groups.
If you know of anyone in the community that might be interested, please invite them.
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muster the required number of voices on that holiday weekend, so I’ve rescheduled it for this Sunday in mid-August.
I love this gospel song! The first time I heard it was when performed by the Chanticleer Children’s Chorus, under Sarah Carr Parsons’ wonderful direction. I found an arrangement for four-part adult choir, and since then, our Chancel Choir has sung it on several occasions. I think you’ll like it, too!
Sunday, August 28
On Rev. Rick Sale’s last Sunday with us, our Chancel Choir was joined by a host of other musicians, including brass, bells, and percussion, to present the first hearing of the anthem I composed in his honor.
Well, some of you responded —- very diplomatically, I might report — that although you saw the lips of the choir moving, you really couldn’t hear the singing for all the other sound. Hmmm….
So, on this Sunday in August, we’ll repeat the anthem, this time with just singers and piano (and maybe a few bells). Rick’s selection of a text based upon Psalm 104 is one that deserves to be heard.
“O my soul, bless God!
GOD, my God, how great you are!Beautifully, gloriously robed,
Dressed in the light of the sun.
You made a chariot out of the clouds and took off on wind-wings.
What a wildly wonderful world, O God!”
Blessings to you,
Don Gardner
Sunday, August 7
On this first Sunday in August, all of our singers will join together as the First Church Family Choir to present, “Surely It Is God Who Saves Us”.
This familiar anthem is based on a text from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, and is a beloved song of praise.
“Make His deeds
known among the people;
see that they remember
that His name is exulted!
Sing the praises of the Lord
for He has done great things!”
Sunday, August 14
David Haas is a gifted and prolific writer of sacred music. Although he is best known within Catholic churches, his music is of such universal quality that many of us Protestants also rely on his engaging tunes & solid theological texts when selecting anthems.
“Alleluia! Our God Is Speaking” is one such song. The refrain employs a lively rhythmic drive; the verses contin-ue that mood, resulting in a wonderful anthem of praise!
HeartSong will also be on hand to enhance the morning’s musical offerings. They will sing a lovely song by Michael Hansen called “We Are Your Children”. Through this piece, we are reminded that, though we have failures and weaknesses, Your love and mercy prevail, and so, “we come to You.”
Sunday, August 21
The song for this Sunday, “Praise His Holy Name” was originally scheduled for July 3rd, Pastor Godwin’s first service with us. We were unable to
MUSIC AND WORSHIP IN AUGUST
Light and Life
“What
a
Wildly
Wonderful
World,
O God!
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
08/01 Elby Diamond
08/01 Susie Wright
08/02 Kerstin Dodrill
08/03 Charlotte Sharpe
08/03 Tom Rogers
08/03 Arthur Pritt, Jr.
08/04 Kyle Gay
08/05 Valerie Blurton
08/05 Jennifer Gaston
08/05 Amanda Waldeck
08/06 Stephen Davisson
08/06 Evan Rogers
08/07 Sandra Brown
08/07 Daniel Rogers
08/08 Velma Reeves
08/08 Kristen Grega
08/08 Joseph Reinhart
08/09 Mary Childers
08/12 Christy Walls
08/13 Louise Thomas
08/13 Megan
Cunningham
08/14 Mike Smith
08/14 Karla Smith
08/14 George Skinner
08/16 Lisa Anderson
08/16 Robert Santiago
08/16 Adalay Grega
08/17 Bill Kirk
08/18 Kristin Burton
08/18 Leah Burnside
08/19 Louise Kovach
08/19 Rev. Rick Sale
08/19 Teresa Gouer
08/19 Michael Squires
08/19 Kayla Lantz
08/20 Greg Thomas
08/21 Dan Quance
08/21 Kolby Alonso
08/21 Jeff Waldeck
08/22 Bob Sayre
08/22 Cecil Maxwell
08/23 Linda Smith
08/23 Carrie Jo Barratt
08/23 Jonah Williams
08/23 Abrielle Mills
08/23 Rev. Harry Jenkins
08/24 Leslie Six
08/24 Robin Ayscue
08/25 Donna Williams
08/25 Tracy Keister
08/25 Gabe Rhodes
08/26 Frank McKinney
08/26 Duane Blackwell
08/26 Kolby Williams
08/27 Elizabeth Layton
08/27 Kelley Huss
08/27 Chelsea Faris
08/27 Rose Cole
08/28 Jeremy Brannon
08/29 Landyn Reppert
08/30 Adelle Thrush
08/31 Betty Goodwin
08/31 Jeanne Marsh
08/31 Ronna Righter
08/31 Reagan Jenkins
Happy Birthday to All!!
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
JUST A
REMINDER …
Monday, August 1
6:00 pm SPRC Meeting
Tuesday, August 16
5:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
5:00 pm Outreach Committee Meeting
6:00 pm Church Council
WEDNESDAY, August 24
5:00 pm Trustees Meeting
PLEASE MAKE NOTE AND PLAN TO ATTEND.
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If there are
corrections
or omissions,
please accept our
apologies,
and let us know.
Thank you
AUGUST USHERS
Ed Arnold, Harry Looker,
Jeff Spellman, John Cathell
AUGUST VAN DRIVER
Phil Ferber
GREETERS FOR AUGUST
7 narthex Jeanne & Mike Dyer
elevator Roxanne Panarella & Curt Diaz
14 narthex Tammy & Randy Matheny
elevator Judy Burns
21 narthex Judy Burns
elevator Jill & Mark Lilly
28 narthex Cathy Willison & Christy Fubio
elevator Diane Davis
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STEPHEN MINISTRY … CARING MOMENTS
CRISIS CAN TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
When an event shakes up your world, you can either let it hurt you or help you. If you would like help
in turning a life crisis into an opportunity of growth and faith, a Stephen Minister is ready to take the
journey with you or with someone you know who is experiencing a crisis.
A Stephen Minister is : A highly trained lay volunteer
An exceptionally good listener
trained to provide confidentiality supervised quality care
A Special Christian Friend
readily available to offer God’s love through a Christian
caring relationship on a one-to-one basis.
STEPHEN MINISTRY IS CHRIST CARING FOR PEOPLE THROUGH PEOPLE
You or those you know – family, friends, co-workers - do not have to go through the rough times alone!
Contact Referral Coordinator Cheryl Moorhead 304-677-9859 or Rev. Harry Jenkins 304-623-3397.
Thursday, August 18th at noon .
Jackie Ritter of Hope, Inc. will present the program.
Velma Reeves will serve as hostess.
ARTICLES for the
SEPTEMBER GRAPEVINE
need to be in the office by
Wednesday, August 10th.
THANK YOU!
Holy Communion will be served on the 1st Sunday (August 7th) at 10:45 a.m.
will meet on
Our United Methodist “Book of Discipline”
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As United Methodists, we are guided primarily by two books: The Bible, and the UM Book of Discipline.
In the next few issues of The Grapevine, I will provide an overview of the Book of Discipline...its nature and purpose,
and its role in our understanding of what it means to be, in John Wesley’s terms, “The people called Methodist”.
Don Gardner
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EPISCOPAL GREETINGS from 2012 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE
To all people and pastors of United Methodism:
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 1:3
The Discipline of The United Methodist Church is the product of over 200 years of the General Conferences of the
denominations that now form The United Methodist Church.
The Discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which United Methodists govern themselves remains constant. Each General Conference amends, perfects, clarifies, and adds its own contribution to the Discipline. We do not see the Discipline as sacrosanct or infallible, but we do consider it a document suitable to our heritage. It is the most current statement of how United Methodists agree to live their lives together. It reflects our understanding of the Church and articulates the mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Discipline defines what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ.
This book of covenant sets forth the theological grounding of The United Methodist Church in biblical faith, and affirms that we go forward as “loyal heirs to all that [is] best in the Christian past.” It makes clear that The United Methodist Church is an inclusive society without regard to ethnic origin, economic condition, gender, age, or the disabilities of its constituents. It asserts that all who are baptized and confirmed are ministers of Jesus Christ. It affirms the conciliar principle and connectionalism as distinctive marks of United Methodist ecclesiology, makes clear the global character of the Church’s mission, and declares interdependence with other Christian bodies both in spirit and cooperation. It affirms with John Wesley that solitary religion is invalid and that Christ lays claim upon the whole life of those who accept him as Lord and Savior.
We therefore commend this Discipline to all in our constituency and to friends beyond our bounds who would seek to understand what it means to be a United Methodist. Communication is essential for understanding what the Church is and does. We expect the Discipline to be found in libraries of local churches, colleges, universities, and seminaries, as well as in the homes of ordained, diaconal, and licensed ministers and lay members of The United Methodist Church. We pray that it will enable all persons to celebrate God’s grace, exalt the meaning of faithful discipleship, align with the mission, and inspire on the part of many a deeper desire to be more effective witnesses for the Head of the Church, even Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Council of Bishops
Rosemarie Wenner, President Warner H. Brown, Jr., President Designate Robert E. Hayes, Jr., Secretary
— The Book of Discipline, 2012 © The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission.
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Fellowship Meal at 5:15 p.m. Vespers from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
We have had a wonderful response to our new
program of mid-week worship and table fellowship!
Join us at 5:15 p.m.. for a home-cooked meal ($4 donation) in our church parlor.
From 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., an Evening Prayer service is offered.
Weather permitting, we may hold this outside.
Even if you don’t come for the meal, do come for the worship.
Sunday morning worship is still our primary service this Summer,
but if you can’t come on a Sunday, do get your weekly worship on a Wednesday.
Questions? Contact Don Gardner at [email protected] or 304-623-3397.
THIS SUMMER — WEDNESDAY WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP MEAL
OVERNIGHT CHURCH RETREAT AT JACKSON’S MILL
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Don has reserved Kanawha Cabin for an 24 hr. retreat in late August.
Cost per person will be $35.00 (includes 3 meals & dorm lodging)
We’ll meet here at First Church at 5:15 p.m., on Friday for dinner and orientation,
then head to the Mill.
Mark your calendars now! (More details coming in bulletin inserts….or contact Don Gardner).
MONASTIC MEALS
Every Tuesday —
Prepared meal ($3.00 each) in our parlor,
eaten in silence while scriptures and other sacred books are read.
12:15-12:45 p.m. Come earlier for silent meditation.
If you would like to attend, or to cook one of the meals, call Don at 623-3397.
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OUTREACH INFORMATION
RUMMAGE SALE
Our next RUMMAGE SALE will be held on Thursday, August 4th, from
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 5th, from 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Set-up will be on Wednesday, August 3rd at 9:00 a.m.
WE ARE IN NEED OF ITEMS FOR THE SALE!
You may bring them in anytime before August 3rd.
MISSION PICNIC
(Mission parking lot)
On Monday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m., we will be providing a picnic
in Glen Elk for the dinner patrons of the Clarksburg Mission and
other folks in the Glen Elk area. We need help with set-up, clean-up
and food donations. BUT our biggest need: YOUR attendance, First
Church, to reach out “beyond our walls” and plant some seeds. Come, be in fellowship with our neighbors in Glen
Elk and enjoy a picnic dinner and devotions.
Participation from our church family has been tremendous in the past!
Let’s hold up our reputation in the community as “The church who helps people.”
If you can help, please contact Cheryl Moorhead (677-9859), Liz Pigg (641-1212),
Tammy Matheny (476-2015 or Kim Floyd (641-3417).
NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We want you to be a part of our new directory!
We’ll make it “in house” again, so all we ask is that you stop in the parlor
on one of the soon to be scheduled Sundays, to have your picture taken
and to fill out an updated “Family Information” form.
Simple as that! No schedules, no salespersons.
Watch your Sunday bulletins for more information.
We need YOU to make our directory complete!
There will be NOT be an
Outreach Committee
in August.