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The Newsletter
First United Methodist Church 122 Public Square North Shelbyville, TN 37160 931-684-2535 fumcshelbyville.com
Glorifying God as we make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
August 2018
John Carney, Becky Baker, Ed and Joan Leichner attended a week of Mountain T.O.P.’s
Adults in Ministry program in late June and had a great time. But not everyone can give up a
whole week during the summer—and the good news is that Mountain
T.O.P. has weekend events in the fall. Volunteers would drive up to
camp on Thursday, have orientation Thursday night, work all day
Friday and Saturday, and come home Sunday morning. Its a great way
to stick your toe in the water of short-term missions.
Most of the fall weekends are home repair-only. But don’t let that scare you away!
Mountain T.O.P.’s home repair teams are intended for men
and women of any skill level (including none at all.)
Everyone finds ways to contribute, and usually learns new skills in the process.
There is one weekend with a non-home repair option, and it’s the weekend John
attended last fall. On the weekend of Oct. 25-28, volunteers have the choice of
either doing home repair or participation in Mountain T.O.P.’s Fall Festival.
Mountain T.O.P. holds a festival each year to give away new
shoes and gently-used winter clothing to the people of Grundy County, which is
consistently one of the poorest counties in the state. The festival includes games, live
entertainment, a meal, and booths set up to promote various not-for-profit agencies. If you
choose to volunteer for Fall Festival, you’ll spend Friday Helping to set things up (sorting
clothes, putting up signs, etc.) and then Saturday you’ll play some part in the festival itself-
manning a booth or carnival game, greeting visitors, helping kids try on shoes, and so on.
If you’re interested in attending any of the fall weekends, contact John Carney at 931-842-
4824 or [email protected]. For more information, go to mountain-top.org and look for “Fall Adults in
Ministry Weekends” under the “Missions and Volunteering” tab.
Listening Session for Our District
The listening session for our District with General Conference Delegates will be
Sunday October 14, at Manchester FUMC, 106 Church St, Manchester TN from 3-5 pm.
This meeting will allow persons to meet the delegates that will represent our Conference at the
Special Called General Conference that is to be held in St. Louis, MO, February 23-29, 2019. At
this called Conference, a determination will be made on the recommendation from the
Commission on a Way Forward regarding LGBTQ inclusion. Members of our congregation need
to be present for this October 14, meeting.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UMW NEWS
July was a busy month for the
United Methodist Women,
and August will be too! Our July meeting’s
program was Faye Womble showing us her card
ministry. Faye’s work is impressive as well as
beautiful. Two days later seven of us attended
Mission University at St. Mark’s UMC. The
Stones River District was well represented, and I
believe our church had the most representatives.
August’s UMW meeting on August 14, promises
to be very informative. Chris Spencer our
summer member, attended the National
Convention of the UMW representing her
Arizona Conference, and she will relate her
experiences to us. Thank you, Circle VIII for
securing Chris. Circle VI will provide our lunch.
Our Christmas Shoeboxes are due August 30.
Leave them in the parlor, and Charlene Taylor
will carry then to the Wesley Heights UMC. Our
circles usually fill twenty-five boxes. We still
have a few boxes that have not been picked up.
Thank you to Circle VI for already returning their
boxes.
Rheaetta
Up Coming Events: August 18 (Saturday)
Stones River District Mini-Retreat, we have
several already wishing to attend this meeting on
special women of the UMW. Let me know if you
are interested because I need to turn in our
numbers by August 9.
September 7-9 Conference Spiritual Life Retreat
at Beersheba. I have applications. Applications
are due August 24.
Finally
The bazaar is coming! The bazaar is coming!
Friday, November 16! Save the Date!
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Redbird Housing Ministry
Our UMM is partnering with St. Mark’s
United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro to
build wall sections for a new house in Red
Bird Missionary Conference. A team at St.
Mark’s has developed “packages” of building
supplies which churches can purchase in order
to build prefabricated sections of a new home.
The home will be put together next spring in
Kentucky. So get out your hammers and join
the fellowship as we work for others! As soon
as the date for the build is set, we will let you
know. The build will take place in the
driveway and garage of the parsonage.
The next meeting of the United Methodist Men
is August 19, at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall. (NOTE NEW TIME!)
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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS
V B S—A Huge Success
If you’re lonely ………........JESUS RESCUES If you struggle………………..JESUS RESCUES If you worry……………..… JESUS RESCUES When you do wrong……...JESUS RESCUES When you’re powerless...JESUS RESCUES
UMYF UMYF is going to be starting off this school year with a series on the Prodigal Son (using Lion King). Aren’t we all the prodigal son at times in our lives? Many times we decide what is best for our lives and realize down the road that our choices led us into the pigpen. How similar is Simba’s journey to the Prodigal Son’s journey? Join us at UMYF on August 12th to find out!
Once again, the mighty Wesley’s Warriors have shown us how hard
they are willing to work for others when they raised almost $1,000 in
donations with their beautiful sunflowers. Then they immediately
made their contribution to the I My Church Fund and the Imagination Library.
Thank you Wesley’s Warriors. You set a beautiful example for all. You
have proven that you don’t have to be many to be mighty. Thank you to
Charlene, Ann, Ardis, Suzy, and Joseph for the many ways you help our children grow in faith.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
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August Calendar Events
August 7th– Abby will be at Koffee Beanz from 3-5 PM.
This will continue every Tuesday.
August 12th– UMYF 5-7 PM
First UMYF of the school year
(Parents be watching your email for sign up sheets and ways to be
involved this school year)
August 19th– Nashville Sounds Game (No UMYF)
There will be a sign up sheet outside of Abby’s door to sign up.
Sign up by August 12th
Meet at the church at 3:30 PM (In the back parking lot). Please bring money for
dinner at the ball park (around $10-$20). We will return by 10:00 PM.
Blessing of the
Backpacks and
School Bags! Sunday, August 12
All sizes of socks are needed for our
clothes closet ministry. They will be
distributed to schools and those in need
by our Outreach and Missions Ministry.
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Birthdays
August4 Lisa Anible
August 5 Tori Hull
August 7 Zada Russ
August 8 Buddy Nelson Jr
Garret Whitehead
August 10 Nicholas Bannister
August 11 Lynda Phillips
August 15 Mary Ann Dunlap
Rosemary Mooneyham
August 17 Wilene Bomar
Jack Carney
August 18 Mandy Jean
Evan MacQuarrie
August 19 Nancy Reak
August 20 Lana Dixon
Liz Ward
August 21 Dave Howe
August 21 John Warriner
August 24 Salette Bannister
August 25 Debbie Drewek
Ann Spencer
August 26 Murray Milliken
Jennifer Rose
Alexcis Simmons
August 27 Linc Northcutt
Buddy Richter
August 28 Jim Bo Wilson
August 30 Katie Williams
August 31 Jan Hix
David Segroves
A Big Thank You
Daniel and I have been so blessed to spend
our first couple of weeks of married life here
in Shelbyville. You all have been so generous
and kind. We are so excited to start this
journey by serving this wonderful church!
Thank you for all of your patience as I adjust
to serving FUMC. I am thrilled to start getting
to know each and every one of you. Feel free
to stop by my office and say hello!
Abby
Sock-it To Me SUNDAY AUGUST 19
Anniversaries
August 2 FZ and Connie King
August 3 Randy and Barbara Owen
Beth and Dean Thomas
August 7 Dave and Jean Howe
August 8 John and Christina Warinner
August 16 Jay and Cassie Davis
August 19 Jennings and Suzy Lambeth
August 22 Bob and Janie B
Kary and Helen Collier
Tom and Mickey McLean
August 25 Bar and Kay Bartley
Dale and Linda Rucker
August 28 Bobby and Marianne Jenkins
August 29 Jay and Jane Johnson
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS
July
7:30
UMW Stones
River District
Mini Retreat
UMW Christmas
Boxes are Due
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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS
We offer our sympathy to Wendell and Dinah Agnew on the death of her brother, Mike Jones, July 26, 2018. We extend our sympathy to Jennings and Suzy Lambeth on the death of Jennings’ mother on July 25, 2018.
Congregational Care and Concerns
Wilene Bomar, Edna Lee Borders, Linda Crowell,
Paul Cross, Bob and Dulcie Davis, Lorraine Davis,
Martha Fox, Charles Gavin, Kitty Graham, Susan Harvey,
Jeff Jones, Myrna King, Gale Limbo, Sally McReynolds,
Linda Odeneal, Katherine Potts, Christy Phillips,
Brittain Rose, Nina Gay Segroves, Ann Spencer,
Don Spencer, Ronnie Sudberry, Elle Thompson,
Barbara Turner, Jackie Wolfe
Remembering these…
Carriage House (311 Colloredo Blvd.): Dot Allen,
Martha Fox, Isabelle Pewitt, Scott Shapard
Celebration Way (895 Union Street): Kather ine Potts
Christian Care Center (1253 Lake Barkley Dr .,
Kuttawa, KY 42055): Shirley Nicholson
Community Care (901 County Farm Rd. H102,
Murfreesboro 37127): Juanita Hastings
Glen Oaks Rehab (1101 Glen Oaks Rd Apt. A):
Susan Harvey
NHC Rutherford (Room 200B 420 N. University St
Murfreesboro 37130): Virginia Wray
Windlands South (Apt. 901, 3800 Baney Drive,
Nashville, TN 37211) Dot Tune
The Waters (835 Union Street, Shelbyville)
Kitty Graham, Gale Limbo
Community Concerns: Cheryl Baker: sister-in-law of Rebecca Baker
Carl Bodie: cancer, brother-in-law of Nancy Reak
Tom Brockway: brother of Sally McReynolds
Linda Brockway: sister-in-law of Sally McReynolds
Johnny Crowell: heart attack, cousin of Vickie Hull
Corey Curlee Bates: upcoming surgery, niece of Suzy
Stewart and Tom Potts
Gracie Curlee: sister of Sylvia Pinson
Jay Darnell: sick, nephew of Nancy June Brandon
Denise: Vickie Hull
Sympathy to the family and friends of Rev. Thomas
DeRamius, Director of the Hunger Fund of Stones River
District and retired UMC minister
Brenda Ganues: broken collar bone and hurt leg from a fall,
friend of many
Rev. Randall Ganues: mouth and throat cancer, friend of
many
Sympathy to the family and friends of Martha Hitt
John: friend of Scott and Trish Hubbard
Christy Kennedy: Parkinson’s, friend of Jeanie Phillips
Scott and Trish Hubbard: family concerns
Sarah Hudson Family: continued prayers
Jennifer Carlton Jarrell: continuing a long recovery,
daughter of Janice Carlton
Suzanne Jernigan: continuing a long recovery, mother of
Rachel Teague
Kristen Kovach: young mother with aggressive cancer,
friend of Tanya Lane
Anderson Kreiger: infections, great nephew of Ed and
Joan Leichner
Lisa: cancer, niece of David and Liz Sherrill
Chase Long: continuing chemo, grandson-in-law of the
Leichners
Charlotte Lytle: age related, Grandmother of Annie Lytle
Carolyn McLean: new chemo for blood disorder,
sister-in-law of Tom and Mickey McLean
Joe Paul Moore: keep him in you prayers, friend of the
Borders
Ellie Moore: major surgery to correct birth defect, 6 year
old of daughter-in-law’s niece, Vavial Jamison
Rev. Jon Nelms: under the care of Mayo doctors for
aneurysms, son-in-law of Lynda Phillips
Jerry Ogle: car accident, at Vanderbilt in critical
condition, friend of Rheaetta Wilson
Sympathy to the family and friends of Sylvia Ogle
Kenneth Parker Family: son Will injured in an accident,
friend of Linda and Dale Rucker
Elizabeth Potts: granddaughter of Katherine Potts,
daughter of Susan and James Ivan Potts, III, difficulty
with mobility and speech. She is 27.
Susan, James, and Elizabeth Potts: Susan has developed a
shoulder injury, family of Katherine Potts
Jonathon Price: needs a liver transplant, friend of Biff and
Betty Farrar
Mark Robinson: health issues, brother of Lori Jones
Bethany Ross: cancer has returned, niece of Nancy Reak
Frances Simpson: cancer, friend of Bart and Kay Bartley
Ronnie Spears: kidney cancer, friend of many
Sympathy to the family and friends of Chuck Taylor,
uncle of Carrie Brooke Simmons and great uncle of
Nate Simmons
John Thomas Taylor: meeting with an oncologist, father
of Carrie Brooke Simmons
Scott Thorton: car accident, friend of the Teagues
Martha Watkins: heart problems, sister of Ruby Sullivan
Shannon Williams: tumor has no new growth, pray for
continued shrinkage, wife of Matt Williams, daughter-
in-law of Jimmy and Linda Williams
Steve Williams: brain cancer, nephew of Nancy Reak
Wendell Williams: colon cancer, cousin of Wanda
Grissom
PRAYING FOR ONE ANOTHER
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS
M emorials Our Tithes and Offerings to God
Bobby Burke Don and Ann Spencer
David Craig Drew, Tanya, and Grayson Lane
Randy and Barbara Owen
Mary Finchum Bill and Mary Hance
Peggy Piedmonte Wendell and Dinah Agnew
Bart and Kay Bartley
Billy and Margaret Hicks
Keith and Suzy Johnson
Charlene Judd
Don and Ann Spencer
UMW Circle VI
Mike Woody Drew, Tanya, and Grayson Lane
Sunday, July 1 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $77.00 Morning Worship $10,800.00 Total Offering $10,877.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $30.00 Good Samaritan $641.00 Soup Kitchen Income $20.00 I My Church $25.00
Wesley’s Warriors $100.00
Mandy’s Place $37.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $100.00
Sunday, July 8 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $40.00 Morning Worship $5,941.00 Total Offering $5,981.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Choir Fund $50.00 Altar Flowers $50.00 Upper Room $1.00 Wesley’s Warriors $25.00 Mandy’s Place $25.00
Sunday, July 15 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $28.00 Morning Worship $6,409.00 Total Offering $6,437.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Choir Fund (Mem) $50.00 Building Usage (Wedding) $250.00 Income Wesley’s Warriors $936.00 Trustee Capital Reserve Fund $1,213.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $100.00
Sunday, July 22 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $32.00 Morning Worship $5,893.00 Total Offering $5,925.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $95.00 Soup Kitchen Income (Mem.) $25.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $75.00
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Bible Study Begins
September 6
This fall we will continue the Epic
of Eden with the book of Ruth by
Sandra Richter. The first session
will begin on September 6 at 9:30 a.m.
If you are interested contact the
church at 684-2535 or Rheaetta Wilson.
Our Witness—God Sightings
Our Presence 07/1 07/8 07/15 07/22
Sunday School 71 53 28 76
Worship 167 132 140 163
Acolyte Schedule
August 5 Charlee Davis
Rett Davis
August 12 Kenny Griffin
Tori Hull
August 19 Elle Thompson
Joe Weston Pitner
August 26 Grayson Lane
Brooklyn Wheelon
August Greeters
Charles Grissom Quest Class First United Methodist Church
Office Hours 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday—Friday 931-684-2535
Rev. Lanita H. Monroe, Pastor ................. [email protected] Donna Brock, Church Administrator [email protected] Anne Tittsworth, Financial Secretary Jeanie Phillips, Church Secretary Larry Theis, Executive Assistant ...... [email protected] Front Office staff and volunteers .................. Christina Warinner Scott Hubbard, Carolyn Eady Abby Teberg, Student Ministries ....... [email protected] Rebecca Baker, Church Sexton Jon Brock, Director of Music Ministries Lori Schuler, Organist / Pianist Barbara Owen, Pianist / Accompanist Frances Gill and Ruth Statum, Nursery Workers Wayne Crowell, Sound Technician Cassie Davis, Vickie Hull, and Elle Thompson, Video Technicians
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS
There are little God Sightings that we are so
familiar with, that we often take them for
granted. Then there are God Sighting that are
so overwhelming that there is no way we can
miss them. It is like a slap on the back of the
head with God saying “Here I am. See me?”
This past week Nicholas Bannister had such a
God Sighting. When he was stopped at a red
light, third in line and a car T-boned him on
the driver’s door and side. He came away
with just a few scratches. His car didn’t. What
a wonderful God Sighting. Glad you are fine,
Nicholas!
Sorry about the car.
Flowers for Worship August 5 Charlene Taylor
August 12 Virginia Stewart
August 19 Dulcie Davis
August 26 Lynn Hulan
A Sign Up Calendar is posted outside
the nursery door. Please sign up or call the
office to reserve dates.
Upcoming Flower Dates Available September 2 September 16 September 30
October 14 October 21 October 28
THANK YOU! Words cannot express my sincere thanks to
John Carney and Dulcie Davis in helping to
lead worship while I was in Montana with my
son, William. Our church is so blessed by the
way we work together for the good of God’s
work in the world. Thank you again!
Lanita