FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,

2017.

FYI: Pictures and Updates can be found

on our Church website and on Facebook.

Memorials/Honorariums

Given in memory of Earline Hart by: Jere & JoEtta Hess-Missions Fund Given in memory of Budge Hatten by: Pat Oakes-Media Fund Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund Given in memory of Betty Williams by: Rex & Sarah Mason-General Budget Given in memory of Karan Petersen by: John & Gabe Alexander-Nehemiah Building Fund

Thank You—

The Budge Hatten family sincerely appreciates the

prayers, love and kindness extended to us during

Budge's illness. We would like to thank all those who

visited and offered communion to Budge while he was

in the Alzheimer Unit. Also, thank you for the food and

to the ladies who served the family lunch. The love and

kindness of FUMC Wiggins will forever be remembered

by our family. _________________________________________________

The Monday night Ladies Bible Study will not

meet in July. It will resume meeting on August 7.

_____________________________________________

There will be no choir practice on Wednesday nights

during the month of July.

VBS

July 9-July 13, 2017

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's VBS is "Hero Central: Where chil-

dren discover their strength in God!" VBS is of-

fered for children beginning Kindergarten

through those who have completed 5th grade. A

3 & 4 year old class will be available for the

children of the staff only.

Please contact Jennifer Jones at 601-716-6677

if you can help in any way!

JULY FAMILY NIGHT CAMP MEETING

Originally camp meetings were held in frontier areas,

where people without regular preachers would travel on

occasion from a large region to a particular site to “camp

out”, listen to itinerant preachers, pray, and sing hymns.

Camp meetings offered the feeling of community, often

singing and other music, sometimes dancing, and diver-

sion from work.

Word of mouth told the meeting at a certain location.

Due to the primitive means of transportation, if the meet-

ing was to be more than a few miles’ distance from the

homes of those attending, they would need to stay at the

revival for its entire duration. Thus the need for camping.

The camp meeting offered a break from daily routines

and provided a means for the community to enjoy fellow-

ship through worship.

Please join us as we celebrate the “camp meeting” at July

Family Night on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Family Life Center Fellowship Hall. In the spirit of the

camp meeting please bring your favorite picnic food to

share. There will be lots of fellowship, fun, and favorite

hymns! We hope to see you there!

July Acolyte Schedule

11:00 a.m. service

July 2 Eli Williams & Julia Soileau

July 9 Julia Soileau & Carter Campbell

July 16 Katie Warden & Eli Williams

July 23 Katie Warden & Carter Campbell

July 30 Carter Campbell & Eli Williams

*********************************************

Applications are available in the church office

for the Austin Davis Somers Scholarship. Ap-

plicants must have attended MGCCC at least

one year.

_________________________________________

Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the fol-

lowing during the month of July: soap, washcloths, &

toothbrushes.

____________________________________________

Library News - Throughout the summer, we will contin-

ue to discard books from the church library. Please

help yourself to them!

Youth News The youth and children gave out keychain flashlights to all the men of the church for Father's Day. If you didn't get yours, please let us know. We have several left. They also had cups for their dads or grandfa-thers. Thank you, Cheryl Lambert, for your hard work on making them so special. Thank you to Peggy and Shelby Chandler for inviting the youth out on Father's Day afternoon for waterslide fun! We heard they had a great time. The youth members will be helping with Vacation Bi-ble School in July. There will be a meeting in the Family Life Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, about VBS and we need all of youth to be there. To the youth members: Check you phone messages and church bulletin for information about an activity and a meeting coming up in July. Mrs. Christa

Birthdays:

1- Tommy Huntsman

2- LaVaughn Baxter

3- Zachary Gandy

Suzy Guthrie

Dr. Michael

Stonnington

4- David McCollister

5- Julie Alexander

Smith

Paul Hardy

7- Ted Cain

8- Gabrielle Alexander

Carole Pearce

9- Arlin Fore

Tommy Hall

10- Rev. Dayna Goff

14- Charlotte Batson

Jean Wilson

16- Sid Lott

Jimmy Webb

20- Alec Hardy

23- Dana Fore

Jennifer Jones

24- Art Scafide

25- Keith Cain

Hayden Miller

26- Calista Guthrie Mills

John West Tames

27- Cory Bond

28- Megan Sewell

29- Jonathan Dyal

J. T. Moore

30- Thomas Cooper

Anniversaries:

12- M/M Darryl

Stringfellow

15- M/M Doug Carson

M/M Jonathan Dyal

16- M/M Jimmy Webb

19- Dr/Dr Michael

Stonnington

22- M/M Ted Cain

25- M/M Steve Davis

July 2017

The Messenger

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins

First United Methodist Church of Wiggins Post Office Box 278—520 E. Pine Avenue Wiggins, Mississippi 39577-0278 Telephone: 601-928-4880 Facsimile: 601-928-9573 E-mail: wfumc@fumcwiggins.org Web address: www.fumcwiggins.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit No. 10

Wiggins, MS

Church Staff

Rev. Dayna Goff

Pastor

Christa Seal

Youth Activities Coordinator

Kathy Moore

Church Secretary

Carole Pearce

Organist/Choir Director

Sylvia Davis

Pianist

Violet Georgian

Nursery Attendant

July Sanctuary Steward

Nica Cason

July Ushers/Greeters:

8:45 a.m.-Bill Davis

11:00 a.m.-John Alexander

July Sanctuary Flowers

2-Kathy Gordon

9-available

16-Mary & Jimmy Webb

23-available

30-available

July Offering Counters

8:45 a.m.-Ginger Blaylock & Helen Rae Preston

11:00 a.m.-Gabe Alexander & John Guthrie

6:00 p.m.-Cheryl Lambert & Rose Patterson

July Family Night Host

Jimmy & Mary Webb and John & Gabe Alexander

Children’s News

Thanks to our June leaders for Children's Church: Kaylee & Brenton Alexander, Gabrielle & John Alexander and Mary & Josh Warden. Children's church is for ages 3 to K5. We have been having a lot of children attend this activity. The children and youth gave out keychain flashlights to the men of our church for Father's Day this year. If you didn't get one, please let us know. The children's summer activity for June had to be altered due to weather; rather than swimming, they made a trip to the Alti-tude Trampoline Park in Gulfport followed by lunch at Chick-fil-A. We had 11 children, 2 youth helpers and plenty of adults. Everyone had a great time. Thank you, Kaylee and Gabrielle, for making the plans and driving. Thanks to Kaylee Alexander, Schuylar Webb, Noelle King, and Emma Warden for doing the activities with the children. Also, thanks to Rev. Dayna, Michele King, Dawn Somers and Mary Warden for being watch-ful eyes and ears.

The big event in July will be "Hero Central" Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. Children that are rising K5 to those that have completed 5th grade are invited. Please bring your children and invite other children to come!

I’ve received this poem via e-mail on numerous occasions and thought I would share it with you.

It has a powerful message! I’ve never seen an author listed, but his or her words remind me that

God presence is made known to us in varied ways—if we only slow ourselves enough to recog-

nize it.

“God’s Blessings”

The man whispered "God, speak to me"

and a meadowlark sang.

But the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God speak to me!"

And the thunder rolled across the sky.

But the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said "God let me see you."

And a star shone brightly.

But the man did not notice.

And the man shouted "God show me a miracle"

and a life was born.

But the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair. "Touch me God and let me know that you are here!"

Whereupon God reached down and touched the man.

But the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

As these summer days fly by, my prayer is that we each take time to experience God in

all the ways God intends. Such “glory-sightings” are meant to be shared, so share your realiza-

tion of God’s presence with others! Be sure to pray daily for our upcoming VBS (July 9-13) and

for members of the ‘Way Forward’ Commission, as well as our ongoing prayer list. May God’s

wonders astound and amaze you! And may we, in all things, give God the glory and praise!!!

Hope to see you and your family in worship and Sunday school this week.

Peace & Joy, --Rev. Dayna

FUMC extends our deepest Christian sympathy to

the following families who have lost loved ones:

Deanna Hatten, Lindy Hatten and family on the

death of their loved one, Budge Hatten. Marjorie Batson and family on the death of her sister, Patricia Allcorn.

______________________________________________________

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

of Wiggins, MS. - 2017

Reminders: Information for reports is due by July 24 to

Suzy Guthrie, President. The report information needed

is:

Reading Program, 2017 Studies, Candle Burning gifts

(in honor or in memory), and Local Mission Today.

Save the Date for next Unit meeting on August 28,