Birthdays This Week… June 8 George Varner, Mark Whitt,

Owen Trotter

June 9 Jud Burford, Emily Smith,

Patrick Watkins

June 10 Allison Casey

June 12 Dot Thompson,

Connor Jarecki

June 13 Gary Dial, Gail Spotnitz,

Steve Roach

June 14 Kelly Page, Jackson Page

The Ministers and Congregation extend Christian sympathy to Darrell and Bonnie Yarnell in the loss of his

mother, Helen Yarnell.

First United Methodist Church of Gadsden

Calendar for June 8— June 14, 2014 June 8, Sunday Schedule

June 9, Monday, 6:00 pm, Capital Campaign and Restoration Team Meeting, Sanctuary

6:00 pm, Boy Scout Troops, Room 207-211 & Gathering Room June 10, Tuesday, 5:00 pm, Yoga, in Gym, 5:30 pm, Children’s Ministry Team meeting, Room 106 6:00 pm, NAMI Group, Room 108; 6:30 pm, Boy Scout Round Table, Gathering Room June 11, Wednesday, 11:00 am, Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Parlor June 12, Thursday, 5:30 pm, Thursday Service, Sanctuary; 6:00 pm, Credo & Youth Groups, Room 108 6:15 pm, Cub Scout Troops, Room 207-211 & Gathering Room 7:00 pm, Wesley Foundation Meeting, various locations June 13, Friday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Ladle of Love, Gathering Room

June 15, Sunday, Father’s Day *Please note: Summer Choir Rehearsal Schedule: June 4 & 18; July 2, 16 & 30 at 6:00 pm

Serving This Sunday June 8

Sound Technician: George Varner Ushers:*Donny Gray, Sam Norris, Daniel Sizemore, Mike Taff Greeters: Janie Gray, Leone Norris, Kathy Taff Acolytes: Tripp Martin, Sara Margaret Waits, Anderson Roberts *Head Usher

Celebration Kid’s Worship June 1 Freeman June 8 McKiven June 15 Casey June 22 Freeman June 29 Richey

Traditional Children’s Church June 1 None June 8 McNair June 15 Sizemore

June 22 Freeman June 29 Carr

Sunday Schedule 8:45 am, Celebration, Gym 10:00 am, Sunday School 10:55 am, Traditions, Sanctuary

Monday & Thursday Exercise Group

9-10 am in the gym.

Tuesday 5:00 pm, Yoga

Wednesday No Dinner—Summer Schedule

Watch for announcements for activities for Student and

Children’s ministries 6:00 pm, Choir Rehearsal (check choir schedule)

Thursday Exercise Group

9-10 am in the gym 5:30 pm, ThursdayWorship,

in the Sanctuary 7:00 pm, Wesley Foundation

Friday 11-12:30 pm, Ladle of Love

Deadlines: Information for the weekly announcement sheet is due each Wednesday by noon. Information for the church calendar is needed one month before the event. Contact Susan in the church office at 256-543-8200.

Gadsden First

News

Remember to Record Your Service Hours Each Sunday on the Attendance Sheets

June 1, 2014 Volunteer Service Hours This Week– 172 Total Attendance– 275 Celebration--110 Traditional– 150 Thursday Worship– 15 Sunday School– 105 General Offering- $13,452.50 General Offering YTD-$266,469.12 Connectional Giving $ YTD $6,225.00

The People of Gadsden First United Methodist Church

Changing Lives by Sharing Christ, Making Disciples,

Serving and Giving Hope

June 8, 2014 www. fumcgadsden.org 115 So. 5th St. Gadsden, AL 35901

Memorials and Honorariums: Ladle of Love - in memory of Bishop Lloyd Knox by Becky Rhodes. Howell Erwin Fund - in memory of Dr. O. Erle Ralls by Augusta Waters. Camp Out for Kids - in memory of Bishop Lloyd Knox by Sonja Nesbitt.

Reaching Out In Missions Emily Smith (daughter of Joni Smith) will be singing and sharing in each service

on Sunday, June 15. Emily has a heart and calling for missions and has worked

with short term mission teams in the past. God has laid on her heart to commit to

long-term mission work in Texas and Mexico. She will be asking for your

support (Prayerfully, Spiritually, and Financially) as she follows God’s call

and direction in her life.

Continuing Prayer Concerns Asher Mae Collins (infant daughter of

Summer & Tripp Collins)

Alice Carrell Peggy Crabtree Lewis Hill Winnie Mae Beasley Joyce Strickland Harry Yocum Laura “’Tis” Culli Rip Reagan Billie Ruth Stansell Margaret Holmes (Sharon Morris’s mom) Bill Lankford (Heather Staton’s father) Rebecca Caudel (daughter of Nell Welsh) Dot Grizzell (mother of Bryant Grizzell)

Immediate Prayer Concerns Mary Jo Cleveland Hubert Owen Frances Schmuck Dave Beck

Service Week is Here! June 2-6 Over 100 youth have been serving all week

& it’s time for Camp Out for Kids!

Donate to Service Week’s Campout for Kids TODAY!

Andy @ 727-992-3048 or Sheila @ 256-490-5018.

Youth and leaders will be camping outside on June 6th.

The Youth Directors and Children’s Director have

promised to stay outside until $6,000 is raised for 13th

Place and the United Methodist Children’s Home of

Alabama. You can give at church or online through the

secure eGiving link on the church website.

20/20 Vision Pledges and Gifts: $470,310 Gifts to Date: $215,873

Goal: $600,000

In the coming weeks, you will hear more as the 20/20 Vision be-

comes a reality. Watch for special 20/20 Vision emails and bulletins

for the latest updates and progress. Thank You, The Vision Team

Wonderful Wednesday will resume in August! Activities for Youth & Children’s Ministries will continue through-

out the summer with their individual schedules!

Journey Group

Wednesday Morning Bible

Study with Pastor Vicki

continues each week

at 11 AM through June 18.

Vacation Bible School

June 16-19 9 AM to 12 Noon

Ages: 4 years old (by September 1) Through 5th Grade (Completed)

Registration for Volunteers, Teachers and participants is now open online.

Register by June 6 to receive a t-shirt!

Go to www.fumcgadsden.org/children and click on the Workshop of Wonders logo.

Paper registration is also available in the Chestnut Street Lobby.

Call Sheila @ 256.490..5018.

Gift to Gadsden 2014 ♦ 6 PM to 9 PM ♦ July 28-31

Gift to Gadsden classes are taught or sponsored by

members of First United Methodist Church as a gift to

our community. A different variety of topics from knit-

ting to history classes to landscape design to computer classes are

offered each year!

What is your area of knowledge or expertise?

♦Interested in teaching a class at Gift to Gadsden 2014?

Contact Sidney McElroy @ 256-492-9015 or sidney247@gmail.com

Just in time for Father’s Day New books are arriving in the Johnson Family Chil-

dren’s Library. Stop by and browse the new titles and

donate a book in memory or in honor of a loved one!

Gear Up for Summer Reading Sunday, June 1-Sunday, August 3

Checkout and read at least 20 books from the

Johnson Family Children’s Library between June 1 and August 3

at First United Methodist Church of Gadsden and you can take part

in the Gear Up for Summer Reading end of summer party!

Pick up a Gear Up for Reading Log today!

Summer Fun Nights for Kids! June 25, July 9, July 16 & July 23!

Come and explore the wonders of summer! We will

have a blast as we do special art projects, play wacky games,

celebrate summer and learn about Science! For full details on the

Summer Fun Nights pick up a Gear Up for Summer Brochure!

Brought to you by the Children’s Ministry!

Youth Six Flags Trip– June 10

Cost: $30

Final Deadline for Reservations and

Money: Wednesday, June 4

Youth sign up with Andy.

4th and 5th grade sign up with Sheila.