Welcome! September 30, 2018

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

Prelude Martha Beneduci-Hall

Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Carol Hess

Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “Rise Up O Men of God” UMH #576 “Onward Christian Soldiers” UMH #575 (v. 1, 3, 5)

Joys & Concerns Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Offering & Anthem Voices of Praise “Press On” led by Darrell Day

Doxology

Hymn of Preparation “Are Ye Able” UMH #530 (v. 1, 2, 4)

Special Music—”Come Christians Join to Sing” Bellaires led by Joanne Kelly

Prayer for Pastor Carol Hess

Message: “Sloth” Rev. Jeffrey Ice (see insert for scripture references)

Response “Grace Greater than Our Sin” UMH #365

Take the Light into the World Acolytes

Benediction and Blessing—2 Corinthians 5:17 Rev. Jeffrey Ice

Postlude Martha Beneduci-Hall

Pianist: Clara Jane Bidwell Instrumentalists: Bellaires

Volunteer needed to help keep our pews

stocked and ready for worship on Sundays!

(see pg. 3)

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

Nursery (off of lobby)

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Welcome to a relaxed, easy going, meaningful worship experience. We welcome those in flip flops or high heels, wearing shorts or sundresses. Discover hope and a sense of God’s Presence this summer. The music and message are carefully crafted to deepen your faith. Today can be the first or next step in your journey toward heaven.

Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause…

Pray!

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Concerns: Al Mott; Barbara Moutsatsos; JoAnne McDougall; Lizzie; Lisa; Kendall & baby; Kasey & baby; friend’s mom; Dale; Maddison Haystead; Kim; Frank; Carla Bradford; James Parten; Janice L.; Car-ol R.; Lennie; Judy & Junior Sanders; Janet Daly; Carol McGrane; Helle Munk-Madsen; Moriah Munk-Madsen; Nick Condasta; Valerie Segel; Karen Segel; Poul Munk-Madsen; Luis Rio Frio; Peter Colbourne; Mark Gunderson; Russell Alexander; Mason; Dawn; Chris & Derek; Rita Nelson; Nelson family; Bryce Vales; Julio Santos; Katherine LaCroix; Jerry Armstrong; Sharon Bower; Bonnie; Jon Court; Ed Ralston; Sharon Knight; our country; Arlene & Ed Riley; Tami; Matthew Webb; Kim Demeter; Mike Deighton; Nick Gaz; Dennis, Nancy; Jim C.; Don Tomko; Tina & Dick Durfee; Rick Barrett; Wink; Helen Bates; Joe Delandro; Tim Wendt; Brenda Plummer; Bev Nehmer; Gene Rohrwasser; Joann Wall; Linda & Joan; Michelle Wendt; Don & Fran; Kathy Wendt; Jerry & Lisa; Jeffrey & Lorelei; Steve & Nancy Ruegg; Gail Waller; Gary Annan; Norm & Nancy Hoger; Tim Ayer; Barbara Galbraith; Marie Kinden; Gary Annan; Jim Lumbard

(Please note: the Weekly News is printed on Tuesdays so the prayer list is current as of that day.)

Joys or Concerns? Email: office@HudsonFirstUMC.org

My Personal Journey

My Journey as a caregiver began in 2008. My companion of 22 years was diagnosed with mixed dementia. He passed away in 2013. At first, I thought he was just being angry or forgetful. His feet were

bothering him and walking was difficult. His primary doctor advised him to see a neurologist. The neurologist per-formed an MRI and the diagnosis was Primary Progressive Aphasia. Another diagnosis was Vascular Dementia, and Frontal Temporal Dementia.

I knew I could not deal with this alone. For help, I reached out to Alzheimer’s Family Organization and attended their Caregiver’s Support Group. That was the best decision I ever made. I mentioned to Pam Jacobson, our Parish Nurse, that it would be nice if we had a Caregiver’s Support Group here at church. She then asked me to facilitate the group. The first meeting was somewhat intimidating, but I had experienced what other caregivers go through.

As the facilitator, I decided the caregivers needed information to get them through this challenging endeavor. Along, with sharing and caring for one another, they have become family and depend on each other. It is important that they understand that their finances, power of attorney, and wills must be updated immediately and an Elder Law attorney is the one to see regarding those documents. I never realized those things were so important.

Taking care of my companion was not easy, but I decided that was where I was placed and I was going to take care of him as long as he needed me. I put one foot in front of the other and took one day at a time, depending on God every step of the way. At times, he seemed lucid and it would give me hope. But the other shoe would drop, his lucid time ended and the dementia was still there. He was an educated, smart man. He worked as an electrical engineer and owned many properties here in Pasco County. This disease does not choose who it affects.

Being a caregiver made me a better person. Now I am thankful that I had the challenge. It lead me to the road of be-ing a Caregiver Support Group Facilitator for Alzheimer’s Family Organization and Hudson First United Methodist Church.

Caregiver’s Support Group meets here at First United Methodist Church every 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM

by Laura Arnold

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Isn’t it nice to have everything you need in the pews to enjoy your worship experience at Hudson First UMC? It takes people like you to make that happen! If you would be interested in being part of the Sanctuary Crew that replaces pencils, friendship pads, envelopes, etc. , we need you! Please consider serving and contact Trudy Yates at 727-697-1103

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STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING PROGRAM SIGN UP TODAY!

“We’re Excited!” Our congregation’s Stephen Leaders are ready to launch a new 50 hour training class for Ste-phen Ministers beginning the end of October or early November. Have you thought that perhaps you would like to participate in this ministry?

If you want to find out more about this one to one crisis ministry, please contact: David Viall at 727-819-1139, Tom Meier at 727-862 0226, Yvonne Noel at 727-863-5118 or Paulette Wetmore at 727-808-6076.

There will be a sign up sheet in the lobby on Sunday mornings or the church office during the week.

Stephen Ministry

Everyone says “Fall is right around the corner!”, and as you prepare to enter Fall, ask yourself if you’re open to a new experience. Our main music groups have re-turned to rehearsal on a regular basis, and guess what?! We’d LOVE to have you join us! Whether you are interested in singing, ringing, or playing a wind or string instrument, we want you to consider being a part of the Worship Arts ministry.

We have around 150 adults who sing, ring, or play in one of the Worship Arts groups here at Hudson First UMC. Consider offering your gifts—developed or not– as we pool our resources for one purpose: to glorify our Heavenly Father. If you are interested, please con-tact me at:

727-868-6178 or Darrell@hudsonfirstumc.org.

Darrell’s descant by Darrell Day, Worship Director

The following is a “snapshot” of the finances as of the end of August. Actual for Aug. Actual YTD Budget YTD Budgeted Income Operating Fund 47,986.58 376,813.18 399,066.68 Misc. Income 5,034.57 55,951.40 67,600.00 Total Budgeted Income 53,021.15 432,764.58 466,666.68

Budget Expenses (excluding mortgage) Expenses 45,044.12 472,001.27 521,659.74

Total Budgeted Income minus Expenses 7,977.03 (39,236.69)

Other Income (separate from the general operating/budgeted income) Trustees Fund 1,753.00 15,864.50 Building Fund 4,066.00 70,220.00 The Worship Center Mortgage was down to $418,338.36 as of the end of August.

As many of you know, we’ve been operating at a loss for quite a while. Staff and church leaders are doing their best to control expenses. However, with a church this size, and with so many ministries, it does take money to keep every-thing running. People have started to step up to the plate by increasing their giving, which helped us to operate in the black last month. We need to continue that trend, so please pray about what you can do to help the church finances. Thanks for giving!

Nancy’s Notes by Nancy Hitt, Church Administrator

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Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Don’t wait, get connected today!

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith Leadership of Women and Men in the Church The Women of Romans 16

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan September, October, November Encountering God’s World and God’s People in Genesis

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of John

Bible Crusaders, Conference Room—Natalie Lange “Simple” by Andy Stanley

The Seekers, CE4—Loraine Cors Beginning September 16th. “The God We Can Know” Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus by Rob Fuquay

Today: Sunday, September 30 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-CE1 8:45am Young Adults class-LIB 8:45am Seekers-CE4 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 8:45am New Generation-Prayer Room 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 6:00pm Limitless-FH

Monday, October 1 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 10:00am Morning Flutes-WC 10:00am Food Pantry Board-CE9 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 6:00pm Zumba-HH

Tuesday, October 2 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 10:00am Missions-CE10 5:00pm Journey through the Bible-CE1 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH

Wednesday, October 3 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:00pm Beginner Hand bells-WC 6:00pm Bellaires-WC 5:30pm Kids Connect with Jesus-FH 5:30pm Limitless-CE1 6:00pm Bible Study with Pastor Jeffrey-HH 7:00pm Choir-WC

Thursday, October 4 10:00am Zumba-HH 10:00am Stephen Ministry-CE4 2:00pm Bible Study with Pastor Jeffrey-HH 5:30pm Worship Committee-COL

Friday, October 5 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC

Saturday, October 6

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House SU—Sunnyside Up WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to… 9/30 Fredlyn Bennett 9/30 Catherine Short 10/1 Eileen LeFort 10/1 Dina Tanner 10/2 Dick Cushing 10/2 John Kalapos 10/2 Elena Reyes 10/2 Sue Wright 10/3 Susan Donahue 10/4 Dennis Boff 10/4 James Hicks

10/4 Marlys Johnson 10/4 Trudy Kidner 10/4 Justin LeFort 10/5 Margie Conwell 10/6 Sandy Brenner 10/6 Hal Burgett 10/6 Terry Chase 10/6 Doris Mapstone 10/6 Donna C. Martin 10/6 Janice Shortt

Corrections: 727-868-6178

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Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda 727-860-4709 Open to all women—faith and friend-ship blend together in a time of Chris-tian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Sunday School 10a Children’s Church

Thrift Store Hours: (727-863-6742) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, 727-863-0176.

Food Pantry Wed,, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship - Lesson: Covenant 6p Sundays, Youth group—devotion and activity 5:30p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

Kids Connect with Jesus Wednesdays, 5:30p (K-5th grade) Prayer, music, lesson, craft, snack, sports, board games and fun!

The Encouragers

Zumba

Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman 727-364-4782

Prepare young people to make ethi-cal and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.