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Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, August 11 Children’s Ministries

INFANT & TODDLER ROOM …………...……………………………………….…...…....……………….......................……. 8:45 a.m. — Gale Cushman

11:00 a.m. — Peyton McClure

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ………………………………………………………………………………..…………………… 8:45 a.m. — Chris & Lynn Brunetti

11:00 a.m. — Chris & Lynn Brunetti

Worship Ministries MUSIC: … 8:45 a.m. … “I Will Enter His Gates” … “In Christ Alone” … “I Know Whom I Have Believed” … “Spirit Song”

MUSIC: … 11:00 a.m. … “Seek Ye First” … “Spirit of Faith Come Down” … “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” … “I Know Whom I Have Believed”

USHERS ……………………….……………………………………..…………………………...…………….. 8:45 a.m. — Terry Spence and Bubba Terrell 11:00 a.m. — Eric McAlexander, Lee Pinkston, Matt Hale, Aylon Putt

GREETERS ……………………………………...…………………………..................................................………8:45 a.m. — Terry and Clarann Spence

11:00 a.m. — Ushers

AUDIO/VISUAL ………………………………………………………………..….…………...………………...………........... 11:00 a.m. — Calvert Shideler

SCRIPTURE READER ………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..……… 8:45 a.m. — Craig Shideler

11:00 a.m. — Tim Sexton

OFFERING COLLECTORS ……………………………………………...…………………….……...……...….….……. Chris Brunetti and Martin Murphree

MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER ……………………………………………………………………..………..…...….......…...…… Ken Dossett

ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ………….……………….....………………..…………......…………......... Kay & Russell Sowell and Faye Dorr

FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………..........................................................…………..………..………………….……..……. Joy School Class

BUILDING LOCK-UP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….………..………….. Staff

From the Pastor …..

In last week’s article, I discussed how we are beginning the process of a capital campaign for our building needs. Part of that process has been a large amount of prayer and collaboration from many different persons. As we kick off this part of the process, I wanted to invite the congregation to delve into the scripture as part of our process. We will study four scriptural themes as we consider where God is calling us to be. Bro. Pat will lead the first Bible study on August 14th. Beginning August 21, I will lead a four-week series that I’d love for you to attend.

The four weeks of the study will cover four themes:

Memory (examining the forgetfulness of God’s people in the book of Judges)

Reality (the challenges of growth through the lens of the church of Acts)

Expectancy (the excitement and anxiety of the resurrection experience)

Responsibility (the Great Commission for the modern church)

Even if you can’t be at the Wednesday study, you’ll hear these words all fall as we begin this capital campaign. It em-phasizes the important characteristics of our faith journey and this process.

If you aren’t able to attend this study beginning August 21 (because of schedule or volunteering in other areas of ministry), you can catch it on our podcast, Facebook page, or Roku app. That should give everyone a chance to en-gage.

I am very excited and tired just thinking about this fall, but I am confident that the Spirit will lead us into productive places. Join us and let’s journey there together.

Keith

Bible Study Wednesday, Nights at 6:00 in the chapel

PRAYER CONCERNS

HEALING OF CANCER

Bernadean Taylor Morganti Johnny Clark Renee King (teacher at Magnolia Heights) Ali Moore Bill Smith (friend of Butch & Glenda Rhodes) Mary Oswalt Katie Hughey (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey) Sara Ingram-Hitt (mother of Teresa Roberson) Jerry & Harold Dossett (brothers of Ken Dossett) Proby Dulaney (friend of Bill & Lynda Battle) Hilda Young (friend of the Tim & Brenda Sexton) Thomas McCollum (nephew of Inez McMichael) Valerie Wilson (daughter of former member Bob Wilson) Kaiden Hughes (friend of Godbold family) Gail DeMore (friend of Terry & Clarann Spence)

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Luke Lipscomb (son of Mark & Shannon Lipscomb) Wanda Clements Marie Coleman Vivian & Noel Blankenship (friends of Inez McMichael) Lee Bourland Joe Whitwell Albert & Fay Tomlin (friends of Peggy Williams) Kam Spencer Pat Gabbert Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes) Dr. Jim Taylor Kathryn Gabbert Barbara Rone (niece of George Rone) Lindsey Todd Durward Brewer Frank Collins (friend of Cliff & Nicole O’Conner) Billie Massey Johnny Miller Runt McMinn (father of Rachel Jackson) Ronnie Taylor (friend of Len Durr) Tracie Riley (granddaughter of George Rone) Jere Gammon (father of Heidi Terrell Lisa Lucius (friend of Mary Ann Walker)

Cohen Perkins (grandson of Sarah Perkins) Mackie Dettor (friend of Jerry & Ellen Clark) Vera & Gary Gaines Steven Dossett (son of Ken Dossett) Jack Dykes (father of Ashley Bradley) Mac Nelson (son of Ed Nelson)

AT HOME

Jim Coyle Max & Sue Walker Shelton Ingram Audie Robertson

NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman) LeeDell Dowdle (Providence — mother of Mary Claire McClure) Len Durr (Providence) Horace Hankins (Senatobia Health Care & Rehab) George Rone (Providence) Les Dicken (Senatobia Health Care & Rehab) Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison) Ray Harper (Senatobia Health Care & Rehab) Bernie Taylor (Germantown—The Village of Germantown)

MILITARY SERVICE Landon Riley (great-grandson of George Rone) David Meacham (son of Bob Meacham) Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle) David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson) Tyler Williams (Korea — cousin of Rhonda Mitrik)

Bobby Weeks (grandson-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eoff) Members of Mississippi National Guard Units

Please report to the church office any changes that need to be made to our Prayer List.

Sunday, August 11 7:30 a.m. Mugs & Muffins 8:45 a.m. Worship — Blessing of Backpacks 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship — Blessing of Backpacks 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group Youth Parent Orientation 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group 6:00 p.m. Parent Small Groups Wednesday, August 14 3:00 p.m. Children’s After-school 4:00 p.m. Youth Activities 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Adult Studies 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir

Schedule of Activities

Please contact the church office when changes need to be made.

STEWARDSHIP August 4, 2019

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2019 Operating Budget $580,798.00

Received to Date $265,782.60

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Sunday School 166

8:45 a.m. Worship 87

11:00 a.m. Worship 121

Prayer Focus—Revival

Pray for a Passion for Missions – Righteous God, empower Your people with a burning passion for local and global missions. Grant to us a fiery zeal for planting new churches. Please forgive us for our frequent lack of concern beyond “me and mine.” (Matthew 18:12, 24:14, 28:19; Luke 19:10; Acts 1:8).

Christmas Shoeboxes Update!

We need a few more items to make our shoeboxes com-plete. You have been so generous to purchase so many things!!! I have been counting items as they have been put in the containers. There are several things that we do need: toothbrushes and toothpaste, pencils, colors, and pencil sharpeners. Also needed are small toys for the kids, flip flops, and packages of underwear for boys and girls. Hair accessories for the girls would be a perfect addition for the boxes. As you make out your shopping list, please add a few of our "needed" items!!! If you would like to donate money, just put shoeboxes in the memo line of your check. Thank you! We love because He first loved us!!! Bobbi

Flower Calendar Aug 11 Aletta Stull Aug 18 *** Open *** Aug 25 *** Open ***

If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please call the church office (562-5214).

Sunday Morning Children’s Church Chris and Lynn Brunetti are continuing to lead the Children’s Church during the 8:45 worship service. We need volunteers for the 11:00

service. Chris and Lynn will help lead the 11:00 service until we have

several volunteers who will help on a rotating basis. Please call the church office or contact Emily Walker if you will help in this very important ministry.

Youth Swimming at the home of Melissa Vancil.

We appreciate our members who open their homes (and pools) to our youth and children.

Wednesday Activities Will resume August 14

3:00 p.m. Children’s After-school

4:00 p.m. Youth Activities

5:30 p.m. Supper

6:00 p.m. Adult Studies

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir

Psalm 21 Ministry Come hear about a ministry that aids hospice patients by bringing comfort to them in DeSota and Tate counties! It is called: Psalm 121 Ministries and will be held August 19 in our Fellowship Hall at 6:30. Potluck Supper. The founder, Ruth Munday, will be speaking to us. It is informative as well as inspiring ! It is a meeting of our UMW but men are welcome as well! It is an easy ministry that we can possibly undertake at our church so come hear all about it!

Baddour Center Bible Study

Starting in September, we are partnering with the Baddour Center in a Bible Study with the residents on the first and third Tuesday’s of the month at 6:00. The plan is to have a women’s study one evening and a men’s study the other evening. If you are interested in participating in this ministry please call/text Chris at (662) 404-5090 or sign up on the table in the Grand Hall.

A sign up sheet for Wednesday Night Suppers is located by the coffee table in the Fellowship Hall. Please let us know when you would like to prepare the meals.

Youth Parent Orientation Sunday, August 11 @ 5:00 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall

Birds Eye View of Proposed Building Front View Facing East

Non-Profit Org.

PERMIT #53

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Senatobia, MS

102 West Gilmore Street

Post Office Box 663 Senatobia, Mississippi 38668

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Phone: 662-562-5214 Fax: 662-562-5219 Email: office@senatobiafumc.org

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T-shirts for the homeless If you would like to assist Greg and his group please let us know and we can arrange a time for you to go. We ask that each group be limited to 1 vehicle and your vehicle will hand out shirts to the needy.

Mugs & Muffins Sunday, August 11 @ 7:30 a.m.

Fellowship Hall All ladies of the church are invited to attend.

Sunday, August 11

Both Worship Services

Chrismons

We hope you enjoyed the two Chrismon trees that adorned our sanctuary Christmas 2018. Both trees, star toppers and numerous ornaments were donated. Many ornaments were donated in honor or memory of church members. We are still in need of ornaments to fill our trees. Monetary donations can be made directly to the Chrismon fund. October will be Ornament Month, when we will meet to hand make ornaments. We also hope to provide you with the history of the Chrismons, explanation of the ornaments and donations this Christmas season. Thank you, Gay Bell and the Chrismon committee

50 Plus Outing Planned

50 Plus outing Thursday, August 22. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. to eat lunch at the Holly-wood Café in Tunica. We will return to the church for dessert and a meeting. Call the church office to sign up.