First United Methodist Church

Hero Headquarters VBS started Sunday, July 25, and runs through Thursday, July 29. Hosted by Free Methodist Church from 6-8:30 each evening, this year’s VBS examines the ordinary people who have served as heroes for Jesus. All youth are encouraged to help with VBS. Please report to Diane for an assignment each night that you attend.

Youth will shop for Disciples Mart items on Friday morning (July 30). Watch your phone messages for details.

Next week, August 4-7, First United Methodist Youth will participate in Service Camp, a 3-night, 4-day event that includes worship, service projects, food, and fun. Youth must register to attend. Please sign up on the bulletin board next to the Whitman Center canopy entrance.

Worship in your own way, serve God by helping others in our community, eat, play, and enjoy the company of your friends at First United Methodist Church Service Camp, August 4-7.

Campers will spend two nights in cabins at Oubache Trails Park and one night at Diane’s for a night time swim party. Days will be spent in service, worship, and play. Expect fun surprises and hard work!

Grades 6-12 invited. See Whitman Center Bulletin Board for details.

On Sunday, July 11, youth and children met at Diane’s for a swimming party. The attendees included 14 youth and children, two lifeguards, and three little kittens. The kittens, born to a stray cat in our churchyard about ten weeks ago, may not have been the usual star attractions at a pool party, but they certainly pleased this crowd. One went to its new home with a member of our youth group after the party.

We thank God for the beautiful day we enjoyed during the party and for the opportunity for fun and fellowship. We pray that the kitten and his new owner may have many wonderful years together and share the blessings of love with one another as they both grow.

Blessings, Thanks, and Prayers,

Diane

Saturday, July 10, from noon until 5 PM, Youth (Grades 6-12) meet at the church parking lot at 11:45 AM, to go to Terre Haute to visit the Candles Holocaust Museum. Lunch included.

First United Methodist Church T-shirts are in. Pick up your pre-ordered shirt after the service in the back of the sanctuary.

For the third year, our church will participate in the collection of back to school supplies to be distributed to area students on Saturday, August 7. Due to the economy, it is anticipated that the need will continue to be great as the four churches participating in VBS prepare to supply 400 children.

FUMC has been asked to supply:

• 75 backpacks
• 400 bottles of shampoo (200 suitable for girls and 200 suitable for boys)
• 350 each of 24-count crayons
• Crayola colored pencils
• multi-colored markers
• glue bottles
• 300 glue sticks

A box will be in the Elevator Entry Room on the first floor of the Whitman Center for these items. Most of these supplies will be at the lowest prices during back to school sales, but if bargains are found please pass the word.

Cash donations are preferred for the small items as the possibility of bulk purchasing at a reduced price will be explored.

Please find a list of items needed for Higher Bound Ministry

Major Needs:

• Electrical work
• Roof repair
• Flooring in living room
• Flooring in media room
• Flooring in House mom suite

Household Needs:

• Washer & Dryer
• Twin size beds and sheets
• Food
• Paper Towels, Toilet Paper
• Cleaning Supplies

Program Needs:

• Craft Supplies
• School supplies
• Volunteers who invest time with students

As a reminder, it costs $560 per month to keep Higher Bound Ministry operating.

HELP NEEDED!!! Volunteers are needed for youth and children’s ministry! No teaching involved. Several other opportunities are available for you to get involved with our youth and children. Please sign up on the yellow paper on the Volunteer Bulletin Board located near the church office in the Whitman Center.

A new church cookbook is being put together by the ICU Class. If you have a recipe that you’d like included in the cookbook, please type or print it, and bring it or e-mail it to the church office as soon as possible.

We’re trying to have recipes from as many members of our church as possible in this cookbook. If a recipe is from a deceased member of our church, we would like to publish their picture with the recipe. If you only have a printed photo, we can scan the picture into a JPG file.

Questions? Contact Betty or Keith Mardis or Danielle Goodwin .

All members and friends of First United Methodist Church are cordially invited to the wedding of Sara Beth Moody & Patrick Jackson Schutz on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 4:30 PM In our sanctuary.

You are invited to the Dinner Reception immediately following at the Eagles Lodge, 1325 Willow Street.

Reservations must be made. If you plan to attend the Dinner Reception, please fill out the form below,

tear it off, and place it in the offering plate July 4th or 11th, or mail to the church office.

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I/We plan to attend the Dinner Reception, July 17.

Number attending _________