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A life giving community of faith

TRICK OR TRUNK 2018Live in harmony with one another. – Romans 12:16a

Trick or Trunk 2018 Page 1Attendance Page 2Giving Page 2Volunteer Schedule Page 2

Hanging of the Greens Page 4Thanksgiving Baskets Page 4Coffee Bar Page 4Thank You Page 4

Backpack Food 4 Kids Page 4Save the Date Page 4We Need Your Help Page 5Featured Ministries Page 5

Altar Flowers Page 2From The Senior Pastor Page 3From The Assoc. Pastor Page 3UMW Page 4

Memorials & Honorariums Page 8Ways to Give Page 8

Methodist Messenger Issue Nº 32 November 2018

Messenger3rd Grade Bibles Page 4Consecration Sunday Page 4Food Basket Page 4Fall Back Page 4

Children & Youth Page 6Calendar Page 7Church Contact Info Page 8Staff Emails Page 8

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Attendance Report

October 7

October 14

October 21

October 28

$0.00 $4,500.00 $9,000.00 $13,500.00 $18,000.00

$1,649.35

$1,494.29

$361.50

$1,964.00

$2,095.00

$2,044.00

$2,955.00

$3,439.00

$9,506.80

$7,989.63

$16,636.00

$16,942.65

General Fund Building Fund Dedicated ($15,700 needed) ($3,555 needed)

October 7

October 14

October 21

October 28

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122

105

116

162

169

147

170

150

155

200

159

29

25

48

48

Service of Word & Table Crossroads11:00 Traditional Sunday School

Income Report

Worship Volunteers

Altar FlowersThe altar is available for flowers: Sanctuary: November 11 Crossroads: November 11

Inside Greeters First Light 11/4 Carol McKee 11/11 Rod & Rita Engle11/18 TBD11/25 TBD

Crossroads11/4 Jones/Kobialka Family 11/11 Darcy Sherrod & Mona Anderson11/18 Jones/Kobialka Family11/25 Jim Maus & Ann Mann

Traditional Worship11/4 Jim and Ann Maus 11/11 George and Paulette Hill11/18 Peter and Jan Peitz 11/25 Bette Gould & Pat Rush

Ushers First Light11/4 Debby Bodenhamer 11/11 Carolyn Youngblood

Bernice Koonce11/18 Debby Bodenhamer 11/25 Debby Bodenhamer

CrossroadsHead usher: Cathy RoshonJim & Ann mausSusan DernickJoyce HolstedWilma Stockton

Traditional WorshipBill KoopDarrell Benham Neal WheelerPhil Garner, Roy RushRuth Clark

Communion Servers Stewards Shirley Hamilton, Ann Maus and Gail Hillyard

First LightMinister Selection

CrossroadsFrank & Jane DavisMonica Cole & John SmithJoyce HolstedMarti Gilbert

Traditional WorshipPhyllis Burnett and Carolyn Horton

Acolytes Traditional Worship11/4 Silas Stacy

Makenna Gigliotti 11/11 Gia Smith

Olivia Clements11/18 Peyton Bodenhamer

Estes Owen 11/25 Drew Haney

Jack Coleman

Outside Greeters First Light Please see Debby Bodenhamer to volunteer for this service.

Crossroads NW Entrance(The UMAC Entrance will be covered by the Coffee Bar volunteers.)11/4 Stacey Simmons 11/11 Kelly Yeakley11/18 Phil Keplinger 11/25 Jeff Clements

Traditional Worship11/4 Lin Oliver & Dean Hamilton11/11 William & Dylan Kimbriel11/18 Roddy Patrick & Nick Reed11/25 Tommy Hagan & George Hill

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F R O M T H E S E N I O R P A S T O R As I sit here writing this article, I have this lovely fall candle sitting on my desk filling the air with fall spice, and also making me hungry for turkey, dressing, and sweet potato pie. I can close my eyes, and almost imagine the wonderful Thanksgiving meals that I was blessed with as a child in my grandparents modest home in West Memphis Arkansas. The smell of onion and celery cutting through the air, and sound of 30 plus people cramming into that small home. But there is this sadness in my heart as well because these memories are firmly placed in the past.

There are times when it is hard to rejoice in the moment, because we are so focused on how it used to be. We think how good it used to be, and how life can never be that good again. Or we think that we have nothing to thankful for. To battle this I give you this thought. First, embrace the past as something to be celebrated! It’s okay to have beautiful memories and to rejoice in them. Second, embrace the now! Look for what God is doing now. The same God who blessed you with the past, is blessing you now. God is pouring out wonderful things into your life at this moment. And last, realize that the God of your past and your present, will be

with you in the future. God’s blessings do not run out, but they do come in different ways.

Read this scripture from 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Did you hear that? God has already blessed us! Let us go into this season of grattitude with an atittude to look for how God is moving in our life!

Grace and Peace,

Bro Keith

Many thanks to our amazing church family for the heart warming shower and outpouring of love and support. We are thankful to have all of you alongside us for this journey

Love,

Pastor Heather, Dustin & Silas

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UMW

UMW will meet Tuesday, November 6 at 1:00pm in room #205. Carla Johnson will speak for our patriotic program. Her topic will be Military Prayers, Quotes and Trivia. Sallie Sanford Circle and general members will offer light refreshments. The meeting is open to all women of the community.  Please consider joining us. The Executive Committee meets at 11:30.

Circle MeetingsKate Few - 11/13/18 - 9:30 amJanet Wheeler 147 Mountain Valley DriveNew Morning - 11/13/18 - 9:30 am Stephanie Reubin 403 Jims Rd, LakeviewSallie Sanford - 11/20/18 1:00 pm Natalie Tyson Fumc Seeker’s Class #213Quarter Nite Lites - TBD

3rd Grade Bibles

Congratulations to our 2018 3rd grade bible recipients! We are so happy to have you in our church family!

Consecration Sunday

By now you have received information and pledge cards for 2019 giving. Please pray about how you might help your church financially in 2019. On November 11th, bring your filled out pledge cards to church with you and we will ask God to bless them at each worship service.

MH Food BasketThank you for stables in September. We received 500 pounds for the month!For November we are asking for:NUTS, CRACKERS, PEANUT BUTTER, ALL FRUIT JELLIES, PEARS, PEACHES, APRICOTSThank you for the donations of food and money.

Remember to Fall Back!

Daylight Saving ends November 4th. Don’t for get to move your clock back one hour Saturday night, Nov. 3rd. You don’t want to be late for church!

Hanging of the Greens

Hanging of the Greens is Sunday November 25, 2018, at 5 pm. We will begin with a service, then we will assemble into teams to Hang the Greens throughout the church.When we are finished approximately 6:15 pm to 6:30 pm we will go to eat soup and cookies in The Gathering Room #205.Everyone please come and enjoy the fun!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Our church feeds the hungry. We distribute Thanksgiving Baskets in the city and county. Baskets are requested through Alpha House, Area Agency on Aging, Baxter County DHS, Christian Clinic, Gamma House, Ozark Center of Hope, Phoenix House, Informed Choices-Women’s Center, Serenity, Local Veterans Office, Early Head Start, Kidspiration and your referrals. This mission is only happens with your generous donations. Baskets will cost $40 each. Last year our church (you) provided 290 baskets to deserving families. We will need 350 baskets this year. Thank you for your generous consideration.

Coffee Bar Ministry

Volunteers for November are:11/4  Dick and Sam Rickon11/11  The Svateks & Seabaughs11/18  Bobi Smith and Jim and Ann Maus11/25  John Gerard and John Eitenmiller

Thank You

It was a blessing to be surrounded by love from our church family and our community in our church. What joy you brought to us in our time of sorrow. We are grateful. Your support, prayers, and warm feelings during Mary’s (mom’s) battle with Alzheimer’s and at her visitation and service is very appreciated. Mom (Mary) loved her church, her church family and her community. You were terrific when we needed you. We treasure the memories you shared with us and with each other.Thank you Keith, Heather, Dave, Carolyn, Greg, Deborah, Barney, Randy, Pansy, Jason and many others. Thank you everyone!Sam Rhoades, Tom and Lisa, Jackson, Sunny, Bruce and Jennifer, Jacob and Shannon.

Backpack Food 4 Kids

Back Pack Food 4 Kids would like to recognize our newest Community Partner, Nosari Home Mortgage. A donation is made to a local charity each time they make a “ 100 Pound Home Loan” and we are now a part of that program’s list of charities. Thank you for helping feed our Back Pack Kids!November Volunteers:Chris Brown, Kay Davis, Ann Mann, Frank &Susan Svatek, Johnny Brown, Cathy Roshon, Bentley’s

Save the Date!

There are times when God leads us to places that seem impossible to reach and calls us to do what seems impossible to do. Over 2,000 years ago, God called Mary on a journey that would lead her to deliver the long-awaited Christ Child in Bethlehem. Filled with anticipation, she remained obedient to the divine call He placed in her life. We invite you to experience the awe and wonder of Christmas as Mary did many years ago. May this unique take on a familiar story draw your heart closer to the expectation of Christ’s coming and finally the angel’s joyful song of His miraculous arrival. There will be 2 performances - Friday, December 14th at 7: 00 and Sunday, December 16th at 11:00.

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This Month’s Featured MinistriesWe are called to know the Lord with our head, love Him with our heart, and serve Him with our hands – and there are many ways to step into service at First United Methodist Church. Each of us has unique gifts that we have been given to use in service. Consider what is a passion for you, for example is it assisting the elderly, or children, or youth, or those in need…what peaks your interest? Are you happiest behind the scenes or ‘upfront’? Pray about these things as you seek a role in service.

Our church feeds the hungry. We distribute Thanksgiving Baskets in the city and county. Baskets are requested through Alpha House, Area Agency on Aging, Baxter County DHS, Christian Clinic, Gamma House, Ozark Center of Hope, Phoenix House, Informed Choices-Women’s Center, Serenity, Local Veterans Office, Early Head Start, Kidspiration and your referrals. This mission is only happens with your generous donations.

We are so excited that we are rolling once again with our Wednesday programming! Wednesdays begin with snacks, followed by Praise and Worship with the whole group, then recreation and learning rotation. On Sundays, we have First Kidz Club at 10:00. If you would like to volunteer to help with Wednesday or Sunday activities, contact the church office or see Kellye Cannon. We have several different volunteer opportunities. kcannon@fumcmh.org

This ministry is for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. MSM (middle school ministry) begins right after school - 3:15-5:00. HSM (high school ministry) is from 5:00-7:30. On Sundays at 10:00 we have USM Sunday-Sit-Down. We will be kicking off Sunday Sit Down this Fall with the book of Luke. Students were asked what book they wanted to begin with, and they were interested in studying the Gospels. We are always looking for volunteers on Wednesdays and Sundays. If you are interested in serving with our youth, please contact Sarah Moore. smoore@fumcmh.org

Do You Want to Participate in the Christmas Musical?If you do, here’s how! This year we want to surround out Narthex with Nativity Scenes, Creches, or any type of Manger Scene you want to share. Now, before you gasp, not necessarily the one you cherish and would be “crushed” if Little Hands touched it, but one that you thing is somewhat special. Perhaps it’s from another country, or your children made it, or it just speaks to you! Nativities from around the world OR from the state or area in which you grew up! They will be on display from Dec. 13th thru the 21st. We will remove them before Christmas Eve due to needing that space free for additional seating. Please include the following on a piece of paper: Your name, Where it came from, how long you’ve had it, and a little something about why it’s special to you. I envision a glorious Narthex making us all feel to close to the story of Jesus’s humble birth and the preciousness of this season.Thank you, Terre & the Chancel Choir

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Children’s Corner

November 2018

Whew! October is over and done! Of course, that means that another “Trick or Trunk” is history! We had some great trunks, great games, and great volunteers! We had such a wonderful crowd. I think that everyone that participated had an awesome time!

And so, we move forward! Believe it or not, Ms. Bentley is already working on the Christmas musical with the kiddos! So, put this on your calendar! The children’s program will be Dec. 5th. It is a bit earlier this year, so make sure that you write it down!

Remember, no activities at all during the week of Thanksgiving. I hope that all of you know, how Thankful that I am for you and your children! We love what we do here to help your children become faithful disciples of Jesus!

Blessings,Kellye

Kellye CannonDirector of Children’s Ministrieskcannon@fumcmh.org

A Note From Sarah

United Student Ministries has been very busy with events in the last month. Students have participated in See You At The Pole, Fuse Night, and Fields of Faith, all which have been at the High School.

On Wednesday’s we have discussed what it means to Believe in God, Accept Christ and Repent to God. In the next month, we will talk about what it means to Follow after Christ. This will include some mission activities, such as packing Thanksgiving baskets and writing cards to the prayer list names, as well as a guest speaker or two.

In Sunday Sit Down, we have been going through the book of Luke, diving into the life of Jesus and looking at His ministry and heart for the lost and hurting. 

Please note that we will have no youth the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I will also be out of town from Nov 8-17, but will be reachable on my phone. 

Blessings,

Sarah

November Dates to Remember

November 4 - Sunday Sit Down

November 7 - Wednesday activities (What it means to Follow Christ)

November 11 - Sunday Sit Down

November 14 - packing Thanksgiving Baskets and making cards

November 18 - Sunday Sit Down

November 21 - No Youth activities. Thanksgiving Break.

November 25 - Sunday Sit Down

November 28 - Wednesday activities (What it means to Follow Christ)

December 2 - Sunday Sit Down (Advent Begins)

December 5 - Children’s Musical

Tomorrow’s Church our children & youth

Give Thanks!

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November CalendarWeek 1 Sunday, October 28First Light 8:30Crossroads 9:00Sunday School 10:00Confirmation Class 10:00Traditional Worship 11:00Trick or Trunk 5:00

Monday, October 29Women with Weights 9:30Life Group 10:45Joyful Noise Handbells 5:00Admin Council 5:30Serendipity Ringers 5:45Boy/Venture Scouts 6:00Praise Band 6:30

Tuesday, October 30Newsletter Team 8:00Staff 9:30Life Group 3:30Girl Scouts #5181 3:30Twin Lakes Volleyball 5:30Cub Scouts Den 7 6:00

Wednesday, October 31Women With Weights 9:30Headstart Trick or Treat 10:00First Kidz 3:15Life Group 5:30Cub Scouts Den 9 5:30Chancel Choir 6:30

Thursday, November 1Backpack Packing 8:00Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:00Thursday Morning Joy 9:30Wesley Kitchen 11:30Feeding Peter Ministry 2:00Cub Scouts Den 13 6:00UMWW 8:00(Methodist Women Walkers)

Friday, November 2OFFICE CLOSEDFriday Morning Joy 9:00

Saturday, November 3OFFICE CLOSEDPickle ball 9:00Ducks Ltd.

Week 2 Sunday, November 4DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS First Light 8:30Crossroads 9:00Sunday School 10:00Confirmation Class 10:00Traditional Worship 11:00

Monday, November 5Women with Weights 9:30Life Group 10:45Joyful Noise Handbells 5:00Serendipity Ringers 5:45Boy/Venture Scouts 6:00Cub Scouts Den 4 6:00Cub Scouts Bears 6:00Praise Band 6:30

Tuesday, November 6Staff 9:30UMW Board Meeting 11:30UMW General Meeting 1:00Life Group 3:30Girl Scouts #5181 3:30Twin Lakes Volleyball 5:30Cub Scouts Den 12 6:00

Wednesday, November 7Women With Weights 9:30First Kidz 3:15USM Middle School 3:15USM High School 5:00Cub Scouts Den 9 5:30Life Group 5:30Cub Scouts Den 11 6:00Chancel Choir 6:30

Thursday, November 8Backpack Packing 8:00Thursday Morning Joy 9:30Wesley Kitchen 11:30Cub Scouts Den 13 6:00UMW Walkers 8:00

Friday, Novemnber 9OFFICE CLOSEDFriday Morning Joy 9:00

Saturday, November 10OFFICE CLOSED

Week 3 Sunday, November 11CONSECRATION SUNDAYFirst Light 8:30Crossroads 9:00Sunday School 10:00Confirmation Class 10:00Traditional Worship 11:00Coffee With The Pastors 4:00

Monday, November 12Women with Weights 9:30Life Group 10:45Finance Meeting 12:00Joyful Noise Handbells 5:00Sassy Quilters 5:30Serendipity Ringers 5:45Boy/Venture Scouts 6:00Praise Band 6:30

Tuesday, November 13Staff 9:30Trustees 1:30Life Group 3:30Girl Scouts #5181 3:30Twin Lakes Volleyball 5:30Cub Scouts Den 7 6:00

Wednesday, November 14Women With Weights 9:30Food Basket Board 12:30First Kidz 3:15USM Middle School 3:15USM High School 5:00Cub Scouts Den 9 5:30Life Group 5:30Chancel Choir 6:30

Thursday, November 15Backpack Packing 8:00Thursday Morning Joy 9:30Wesley Kitchen 11:30Cub Scouts Den 13 6:00SOS 6:30UMW Walkers 8:00

Friday, November 16OFFICE CLOSEDFriday Morning Joy 9:00

Saturday, November 17OFFICE CLOSEDPickle ball 9:004H Club 10:00

Week 4 Sunday, November 18First Light 8:30Crossroads 9:00Sunday School 10:00Confirmation Class 10:00Traditional Worship 11:00

Monday, November 19Women with Weights 9:30Life Group 10:45Joyful Noise Handbells 5:00Serendipity Ringers 5:45Boy/Venture Scouts 6:00Cub Scouts Den 4 6:00Praise Band 6:30

Tuesday, November 20Staff 9:30Sallie Sanford Circle 1:00Life Group 3:30Girl Scouts #5181 3:30Twin Lakes Volleyball 6:00Cub Scouts Den 12 6:00

Wednesday, November 21Women With Weights 9:30Cub Scouts Den 9 5:30Life Group 5:30Cub Scoutrs Den 11 6:00Chancel Choir 6:30

Thursday, November 22THANKSGIVING DAYOFFICE CLOSED

Friday, November 23OFFICE CLOSEDFriday Morning Joy 9:00

Saturday, November 24OFFICE CLOSEDPickle ball 9:00

Week 5 Sunday, November 25First Light 8:30Crossroads 9:00Sunday School 10:00Confirmation Class 10:00Traditional Worship 11:00

Monday, November 26Women with Weights 9:30Life Group 10:45Joyful Noise Handbells 5:00Serendipity Ringers 5:45Boy/Venture Scouts 6:00Praise Band 6:30

Tuesday, November 27Newsletter Team 8:00Staff 9:30Life Group 3:30Girl Scouts #5181 3:30Twin Lakes Volleyball 5:30Cub Scouts Den 7 6:00Twin Lake Autism 6:00Jr. Auxiliary 6:00

Wednesday, November 28Women With Weights 9:30First Kidz 3:15USM Middle School 3:15USM High School 5:00Life Group 5:30Cub Scouts Den 9 5:30Chancel Choir 6:30

Thursday, November 29Backpack Packing 8:00Thursday Morning Joy 9:30Wesley Kitchen 11:30Winter Guard 3:30Cub Scouts Den 13 6:00UMW Walkers 8:00

Friday, November 30OFFICE CLOSEDFriday Morning Joy 9:00Winter Guard 3:30

Saturday, December 1OFFICE CLOSEDPickle ball 9:00Winter Guard 3:30Ducks Ltd.

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Methodist Messenger Issue Nº 32 November 2018

POSTMASTER:Send address changes to:First United Methodist Church605 West 6th StreetMountain Home AR 72653

Published monthly by First United Methodist Church605 West Sixth Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653

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Memorials & HonorariumsMemorials and honorariums are a good way to express support for those who have lost loved ones and to honor those who are appreciated. General Fund In memory of Don Recer Alice Johnsonn memory of Bernie Willborn Alice JohnsonBernice KoonceIn memory of Luke Poynter Alice JohnsonIn memory of Mary Rhoades Bob & Patti BudolfsonGary & Bernice BellJack & Kay WilsonSaints & Sinners SS ClassSteve & Beth Luelf

Music Ministry In memory of Luke Poynter Rob & Mindy ConnerRandy & Susan NorcrossZo HolleyChris & Estella TullgrenIn Honor of Terre Ware’s Birthday Mike & Rita BillbeUMW In memory of Mary Rhoades Bill & Mary Margaret PearsonWesley Kitchen In memory of Mary Rhoades Andrew & Carolyn Youngblood

Prayer Shawl Ministry In memory of Helen Clark Ruth ClarkBackpack Food 4 Kids In memory of Mary Rhoades Jack & Lynell CooperCarl & Umeca PickettIn memory of Luke Poynter Sam & Karen ClarkIn memory of Don Recer Chris & Estella TullgrenBuilding Fund In memory of Mary Rhoades Twyla Krawczyk

In honor of Joyce Holsted’s birthday Mike & Rita BillbeIn memory of Chuck Rhea Charles & Dorothy RheaThanksgiving Baskets In memory of Don Recer Bill & Bette GouldIn honor of the pastors & Staff Carl & Umeca Pickett

Staff EmailsRev. Keith Dodson kdodson@fumcmh.orgRev. Heather Clawitter hclawitter@fumcmh.orgSarah Moore smoore@fumcmh.orgKellye Cannon kcannon@fumcmh.org

Terre Ware tware@fumcmh.orgSamantha Bentley sbentley@fumcmh.orgDave Grimwood dgrimwood@fumcmh.orgTracy Dunn tdunn@fumcmh.orgLaura Law llaw@fumcmh.org

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