First UMC | eRevelations WeeklyOctober 14, 2016

424 Main StreetLaurel, MD 20707

301-725-3093office@fumcl.orgwww.fumcl.org

Bring Build Send Sunday Services: 8:15 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School (all ages)11:00 am Contemporary

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First United Methodist Church Purpose: As believers in Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the inspired word of God, we: Glorify God through worship, Build strong relationships in the church family, Grow in the knowledge of the truth as revealed through Jesus Christ, Serve people as a reflection of the love of Jesus Christ, and Spread the Good News of the Gospel so that others may come to salvation through grace.

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Sermon CornerThis week we will take a break from our current sermon series as we welcome the Kairos Maryland team to lead us in worship. We will continue with “Five Themes from James” on Sunday, October 23. This Week’s Message: Kairos

Sunday

Next Week’s Message: Five themes from James-Praying in Faith

Prayer is a powerful tool. Far too oftem Christians neglect their prayer life. God says that through prayer, we can change the ordinary into the super natural. Who are we praying for today?Page | 2

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Scripture: James 5:13-20

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UMYF UPDATESUpcoming Events: October 15, 2016- Rummage Sale & Car Wash from 10-3pm. (Youth arrive at 8:00am to set up) October 27, 2016- Trunk or Treat- Youth will meet at 5:00 for pizza then begin set up at 5:30. February 3-5, 2017- ROCK in Ocean City, Maryland March 31, 2016- Bethany Church & LARS are hosting a “Homeless for the Night” sleepover to provide the youth with insight into what it is like to be homeless and the challenges they face. Meetings are held the 1st and 4th Sunday of each month at 12:15PM

For more information, please email youth.director@fumcl.org.

President: JasonVice President: BrookeTreasurer: Delaney Secretary: Ahmed

Candy Needed!!!The Youth are collecting candy for Trunk or Treat. Please place donations in the

bins in the Narthex.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for donating items to our rummage sale! We couldn’t have done it without your support!

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Also needed ………… New or Used Christmas Items for our

Christmas Shop Crafts to sell at our Church Table Baked Goods and Candies

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Wednesday

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Thursday10/20/16

Friday10/21/16

7AM Emmaus Men8:30AM Emmaus Women10AM UMYF Rummage Sale & Car Wash

Kairos Sunday

8:15AM Traditional Service 9:30AM Fellowship & Refreshments 9:45AM Sunday School10AM Bride Wore White Tea11AM Contemporary Service

No Events Scheduled

eRevelations & Bulletin Deadline10AM Support the Troops 10:30AM Co-Ed Bible Study6:30PM Disciple Red Book Study 7PM Men’s Bible Study

,,6PM Praise Team Rehearsal 7:30PM Young Adult Bible Study 8PM N/A

7PM Finance Committee Meeting7PM Loukota Small Group

No Events Scheduled

Click or scan to access FUMCL calendar via our website.

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Scheduled Events

Prayer Shawl MeetingOctober 22, 2016

10:30 am If you knit or crochet please join us!

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Youth Rummage Sale & Car Wash October 15, 2016 10: 00 am – 3:00 pm

Kairos Sunday October 16, 2016 8:15 am & 11:00 pm

Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:15 & 11:00 pm The Bill Itzel Family Band Performs

All Saints Day is Sunday, November 6th. If you would like to have a loved one honored please contact the church office with their name and relationship, by Wedenesday, Novemeber 2nd.

Mission Trip to Metropolititn UMC 8 am- 12 pm

Saturday, December 3, 2016 9 am – 1 pm

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HELP US FEED JESUS

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Your Help Needed to Feed Area Homeless (Donations accepted through Friday October 28)

Dear FUMC Family and Friends,

As we say a prayer of thanks to God before each meal, we have many “neighbors” in the Laurel community who whisper a prayer for something – anything – to eat.

The Loukota Small Group, a ministry team within First United Methodist Church (FUMC), will prepare a hot meal and serve it to guests of the Grassroots Day Resource Center (GDRC) in Jessup, Maryland. However, we need the help of our FUMC family to purchase the menu items. Will you partner with us to show Christ to the hungry? We’ve individually listed the needed food items on index cards which can be found at our ministry table in the narthex (lobby). Following today’s service, we ask that you take a moment to stop by the table and select a card (or several) for the items you will provide. Please drop off your food donations at the church no later than Friday, October 28. Financial donations will also be accepted.

The Grassroots Day Resource Center serves members of the homeless community and, along with meals, helps restore personal dignity by meeting basic needs including: showers, clothing, laundry, providing a mailing address, referrals, and other services. On average, the Center serves 50-70 individuals (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays). For many guests, this is their only regular meal.

Please partner with us as we serve those in need and in turn, serve Christ Himself. We can’t do it without you. Thank you for your compassion and selflessness. Together, we can be used by God to transform lives as we demonstrate the love and reality of the living Jesus. Stop by our table in the lobby after service to pick up your card(s). We’d love to greet and thank you personally!

For the Glory of God,

The Loukota Small Group

“Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?’ The King will answer and say to them, Truly ‘I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’ “

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Local Mission Opportunity!!!

November 12, 20168 am- 12 pm

Join the FUMCL Missions Committeeas they paint the Chapel of Metropolitan United

Methodist Church in Baltimore.

Meet at Church at 7 am

Carpool to Baltimore

Paint from 8 am – 12 pm

Metropolitan UMC Provides Lunch After

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