September 2019 The Newsletter

Glorifying God as we make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

122 Public Square North Shelbyville, TN 37160 931-

Wednesday Night Meals and Activities Resume

September 4. 2019

5:00 p.m. Meal $5.00 Angel Choir-

Wesley’s Warriors-5:45 p.m. Youth Study-5:45 p.m. Adult Study 5:45 p.m.

Chancel Choir-7:00 p.m.

Charles Grissom Quest Class

Christmas Shopping for the Kids!

Fundraiser

September 8, 2019

Brunch/Lunch by

Chef David DeCosta immediately following Worship

in the Fellowship Hall

Menu:

Barbeque Beef Potato Salad Baked Beans

Dessert

This will be the only

fundraiser for this

worthy cause.

First United Methodist Church

A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

At our Council of Steward meeting last

week, we announced that our Charge

Conference (the annual meeting of our

church) will be held early in November. The

exact time and date will be determined by

our district office.

One of the main things we will be doing

at this conference is to confirm the election

of those who will be nominated our Lay

Leadership Team to serve in the coming

year. We would like to know how you are

being called to serve God through our

church.

In this newsletter is an Interest Form

which we would like for your to complete

and turn into the church office by

Wednesday, Sept. 4. Doing this will help us

place the right person in the right place so

that the all the ministries of our church will

thrive and be fruitful.

In anticipation of your responses, I

thank you for doing this and as always ... I

will see you on Sunday, if not before.

Grace and Peace, Bro. Paul

Welcome from the UMM!

All are welcome to join with us, the United Methodist Men.

We meet on the third Sunday at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Our next meeting will be September 15, 2019.

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UNITED METHODISTWOMEN

United Methodist Women—

A Sisterhood of Grace

Our August meeting was busy, busy, busy! Mary Jane Miller presented a program on her new book about her rescue dog, and Circle 8 provided a salad feast. During the business part of the meeting, we voted to have our annual bazaar! Start working on your items for the craft room and choosing your recipes for the food booth. The Friday before Thanksgiving will be here before we know it!

Our September meeting on Sept. 10 will be our annual World Thank Offering and Racial Justice programs presented by Circle 7 who will also be in charge of our lunch. The Executive Committee meets at 10:15 followed by the general meeting at 11:00. Remember all women of our church are members of the UMW. At 1:00 we will hold our first bazaar planning session.

Eight of us traveled to St. Mark’s UMC on August 17 for our mini-retreat. Mary Jane Miller was the featured speaker. She concentrated on the life lessons she has learned from her bee hives. Mary Jane is a moving speaker who challenges us to be in the world living our Christian values.

UPCOMING EVENTS

(September 6-8) Spiritual Life Retreat at Beersheba. I have applications.

(September 10) UMW Executive Committee at 10:15

UMW General Meeting at 11:00

Bazaar planning meeting at 1:00

(November 9) Stones River District meeting at Chapel Hill UMC

Good Samaritan supplies for September—canned vegetables, canned soup, manual can openers, bar soap. Remember that our communion offering also supports Good Samaritan.

MINISTRIES

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Youth September Calendar of Events

UMYF Begins the Sunday after Labor day.

September 8-UMYF

September 15-UMYF

September 22-UMYF

September 29-UMYF

Angel Choir and Wesley’s Warriors

Resume their Wednesday Night

Rehearsals

Wednesday night September 4th.

Angel Choir-5:30 p.m.

Wesley Choir-5:45 p.m.

on the 3rd Floor

Beersheba Springs Assembly

Up Coming Events! October 4th-6th Quilting Retreat

Create and rejuvenate! Quilting retreat provides space and uninterrupted time to work on your projects plus time to relax at the beautiful Beersheba Springs Assembly.

Two night stay and six meals cost $125 per person.

October 30th Fall Harvest Day

A day of Autumn Fun! There will be worship, fall crafts and activities and of course a hearty fall meal, cost $18 per person.

The guest speaker is Holly Neal. She is a life-long Methodist and will speak about “Legacy.”

November 22nd–24th Scrapbooking Retreat

Bring a friend to a weekend of fun. Workshops are led by participants (let us know if you would like to share.) Retreat cost $125 per person for a shared room and meals included. Single occupancy $166

Personal Retreat—Call for availability

Self-directed personal spiritual retreats are opportunities for an individual to experience a private retreat to refocus on growing your relationship with God in the beauty and peaceful quiet of the mountains. Spend time walking local trails, meditating in our new prayer gardens in private devotions.

Retreats: $75 per room per night.

Call to make reservations. 931/692-3669

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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

September 1 Bill Woodruff

Ryan House

Matthew Rose

September 2 Bryan Bannister

Myrna King

September 3 Bill Edwards

Tanya Lane

September 4 Brenda Knight

September 5 Pat Naron

Josh Woods

Fred Wolfe III

September 6 Samuel Jones

September 8 Thomas Bannister

September 9 Charlene Taylor

Biff Farrar

September 11 Carolina Brooke Rose

Rod Phillips

September 12 Lynn Neeley

September 13 Sarah Insell

September 14 Larry Wells

Dave Henley

Amber Powell

September 16 Neal Mathews

Rhett Davis

September 17 Helen Collier

September 18 Linda Garrard

September 19 Kimberly Cobb

September 20 Kyle McBee

Martha Fox

David DeCosta

September 22 Shedra Sells

September 24 Bob Bellenfant

September 25 Jerry Smith

Scott Hubbard

September 27 Erin Henrick

September 28 David Sherrill

September 29 Vickey Stewart

September 30 John Hendren

September Anniversaries

September 6 Bryan and Salette Bannister

September 8 Wayne and Jane Tucker

September11 Tommy and Wilma Beam

September 25 Wendell and Dinah Agnew

Adult Bible Study

“Who Are We?” by Kenneth L Carder

Who Are We? Doctrine, Ministry, and Mission of The United Methodist

Church gives an in-depth understanding of United Methodist theology, along with a broad view of

how its ministries are organized and a clear summary of the church's

mission.

Kenneth Carder is a retired Bishop of our United Methodist Church.

The Study will be for six weeks

Beginning September 4, 2019

at 5:45 p.m.

This is an interactive study of our Church’s doctrine, ministry and mission.

Student Books can be ordered through

the Church, for $5.00

or e-readers through Amazon, for $6.00.

There will be copies available

at the

SOUP KITCHEN’S SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

*Entertainment *Silent and live Auction

*Excellent Home-cooked dinner

SOLD OUT Donations will be accepted

Reservations for 2020 may be made

Chapel

September

11:00am Quest Class DeCosta Brunch

6:00pm UM Laity Club Whiteside UMC

5:00 pm UMYF

5:00 pm UMYF

5:00 pm UMYF

Nancy Reak’s home

9:30 am Isaiah Bible Study Group

6:15pm Lay Leadership Meeting

6:00pm Community Soup Kitchen Second Annual Fundraiser

5:00 pm UMYF

Parlor

9:30am Isaiah Bible Study Group

UMWomen

UMWomen

UMW Circle 6

UMW Circle 8 Hostess Frances Gill At the church

Home of Joan 7

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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS

FOR OUR EXTENDED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Darlene Arlinghaus (sister of Peggy Feck and Charlene Taylor)

Rachel Arnold (friend of Jack Carney and of many) Mary Lou Barnett (mother of Dale Barnett) Paul Banks (Bob and Dulcie Davis) Corey Bates (niece of Suzy Stewart and Tom Potts) Sympathy to the family and friends of Wallace Brandon Ronald Borders (son of Andy and Edna Lee Borders) Carl Brody (brother-in-law of Nancy Reak) Baby Lincoln Cowell (great grandson of Bob and Janie

Burke) Marvin Davis (father of Jay Davis) Derek DeCosta (son of David DeCosta) Ann (daughter-in-law of Linda Garrard) Christy Goza (sister of Cassie Davis) Margie Griffin (daughter of Jim and Barbara Beaty) Harold Hall (uncle of Donna Brock) Brad Handy (son of Charlene Taylor) Bob Hudson (son of Sarah Hudson) Jennifer Jarrell (daughter of Janice Carlton) Patti Johnson (sister pf Nancy Reak) Kiran (granddaughter of Joyce Boggs) King family (Linda Rucker) Anderson Krieger (great nephew of Joan Leichner) Amy McGee (Bob and Dulcie Davis) Sympathy to the family and friends of Jeanette Moore Mary Alma Morton (cousin of Kay Madden) Clyde McWilliams (brother-in-law of Mark and Loretta

Davis) Rev. Jon Nelms (son-in-law of Lynda Phillips) Our country and our church Betty Overstreet (cousin of Donna Brock) Lewis Perry (Adam Johnson) Elizabeth Potts (granddaughter of Katherine Potts) Joanna Smith (infant cousin of Linda Rucker) Chip Swann (husband of Aurelia Spencer Swann Eric Sutton (step-son of Loraine Sutton) Mark Taylor (husband of Leesa Taylor and friend of

many) Lolly Watson (sister of Rheaetta Wilson) Sharon Werner (friend of Alan and Connie Bailey) Steve Williams (nephew of Nancy Reak) Wendell Williams (cousin of Wanda Grissom) Marilyn Zielinski (cousin of Kay Madden) Kathy Seiz (friend of many)

PRAYING FOR ONE ANOTHER MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY OF FAITH

SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Carol Lee Hoover Snoddy (sister of Kay Bartley and friend of many) SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Bob Page (brother of Linda Powell Mc Annally) SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Greg “Rob” Robinson, (brother of Lori Jones) SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Wanda Oliver, (mother of our late member Phillip Oliver, special friend of Lori and Alex Schuler) SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Wilene Sanders Bomar (mother of Pam Fisher)

Barbara Beaty, Joyce Boggs, Donna Brock, Myrna Cobb, Helen Collier, Paul Cross, Linda Crowell, Bob Davis, Jo Davis, Mary Ann Dunlap, Braydon Griffin, Kenny Griffin, Karen Griffin, Susan Harvey, Sarah Hudson, Jeanetta Henley, Cathleen Hite, Vickie Hull, Carol Jean, Mandy Jean, Bobby Jenkins, Don Jensen, Jeff Jones, Myrna King, Ed Leichner, Charlotte Lytle, Sally McReynolds, Linda Odeneal, Barbara Pate, Miriam Pietkiewicz, Buddy Richter, Beulah Russell, Wayne Simmons, Loraine Sutton, Charlene Taylor, Barbara Turner, Liz Ward

MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY IN SKILLED CARE FACILITIES

Carriage House (311 Colloredo Blvd.) Martha Fox, Isabelle Pewitt Celebration Way (895 Union Street) Katherine Potts, Dot Tune Christian Care Center (1253 Lake Barkley Drive

Kuttawa, KY 42055)

Shirley Nicholson Community Care (901 County Farm Road.

Murfreesboro 37127) Juanita Hastings (Room I-116-B) Glen Oaks (1101 Glen Oaks Road, Apt. B)

Jackie Wolfe NHC Rutherford (420 N. University St., M’boro 37130)

Virginia Wray (room 200B)

Praise! Beulah Russell is home!

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS

Our Tithes and Offerings to God

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Sunday, July 27 Tithes and Offering Sunday School $30.00 Morning Worship $8,940.00 Total Offering $8,970.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $60.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $100.00

Sunday, August 4 Tithes and Offerings

Sunday School $52.00 Morning Worship $12,985.00 Total Offering $13,037.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $170.00 Good Samaritan $696.00 Reimbursements $116.89 Mandy’s Place $50.00 Rebate $667.00 I My Church $10.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $500.00

Sunday, August 11 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $25.00 Morning Worship $9,338.00 Total Offering $9,363.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $90.00 Good Samaritan $25 Soup Kitchen Income (Mem.) $50.00 Mandy’s Place (Mem.) $50.00 Wesley’s Warriors (Mem.) $190.00

Sunday, August 18 Tithes and Offerings Sunday School $36.00 Morning Worship $12,838.00 Total Offering $12,874.00 Offerings to Restricted Funds Memorials $50.00 UMCOR $100.00 Soup Kitchen (Mem.) $50.00 Mandy’s Place $20.00 Thompson Farrar Loan $5,776.00

Wesley Agnew Joyce Boggs Andy and Edna Lee Borders Miriam Carrick Friendship Class Wanda Grissom Charlene Judd Randy and Tina Prince

James Armstrong Joyce Boggs Friendship Class

Wilene Sanders Bomar Wendell and Dinah Agnew Biff and Betty Farrar Keith and Suzy Johnson Randy and Barbara Owen Evelyn Waggoner

George Mills Andy and Edna Lee Borders Miriam Carrick Donald and Jo Cathey James Chesnutt and Mary Calhoun Biff and Betty Farrar Friendship Class Wanda Grissom Charlene Judd Bill and Miriam Pietkiewicz

Greg “Rob” Robinson Biff and Betty Farrar Randy and Barbara Owen Charlene Judd

Scott Shapard Randy and Tina Prince

Our Presence

08/04 08/11 08/18 08/25

Sunday School 82 71 36 57

Worship 184 187 158 146

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR FIRST FRUITS OUR PRAYERS, OUR PRESENCE, OUR GIFTS, OUR SERVICE, AND OUR WITNESS

First United Methodist Church

Office Hours 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday—Friday 931-684-2535

Pastor Rev. Dr. Paul Mullikin (Bro. Paul) ...... ddy_dean@hotmail.com ..................................................................... cell 731-432-1462 Church Office Donna Brock, Church Administrator ....... fumcshelbyville@att.net Financial Secretary: Anne Tittsworth Secretary: Jeanie Phillips Reception: Larry Theis............................... tnlarry@outlook.com Office Volunteers: Scott Hubbard, David DeCosta, Carolyn Eady, Jack Hittle Music Ministries Choir and Music Director: Jon Brock Organist / Pianist: Lori Schuler Pianist / Accompanist: Barbara Owen Nursery Ministries Frances Gill and Ruth Statum Student Ministries Sunday School Superintendent: Joseph Davis Video and Audio Support Sound: Wayne Crowell, Aldon Lytle Video: Cassie Davis, Vickie Hull, and Elle Thompson Church Sexton: Rebecca Baker

Flowers for Worship Sept, 1 Janice Carlton and Family

Sept. 8 Katherine Potts

Sept. 15 United Methodist Women

Sept. 22 David Decosta

Sep. 29 Available

There are 5 Sundays available until the end of the year. Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Nov. 10,17, and 24 Dec. 8

To My Church Family,

Thank you for the many

acts of kindness during my

recent surgery.

In Christian Love,

Barbara Pate W A N T E D

On behalf of the Trustees we are looking for a person or persons to serve God through the Stewardship of Recycling. This person or persons would work with the church Sexton on a weekly basis to remove and transport materials to the designated places.

On behalf of the Trustees another need to serve God and the church is a person or persons who would take responsibility to open and close the church as scheduled on the church calendar.

These are important areas of service and we urge you prayerful consideration.

Please contact David Pitner

931-580-5434

Dear Church Family,

Thank you very much for all of the kindnesses and concerns that each of you have given me during my recent illness. You have made my recovery much easier through your love and prayers.

Thank you again,

Liz and Glenn Ward