First United Methodist Church of Chipley
The
MESSENGER
July 2017
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Church family,
We are blessed to have a new Children's Coordinator...Mrs. Michelle Kelly! She will begin July 1st, 2017. She and her husband, Dain, are members of FUMC and I am sure many of you already know them. They have a beautiful daughter, Sophie. I will be introducing her Sunday am in bothservices.
Nine of our youth are at Bluelake enjoying a week of camp. They left Monday morning and will be back Saturday. One or more will be highlighting theiradventure in both worship services. Come and hear all about it.
I want to extend a huge thank you to all who have graciously signed up to volunteer for Ministry and Missions! We already have 20 volunteers and need about ten more. So pleasebe in prayerabout this new and exciting ministry. Contact Polly Kneiss for more information.
Our church is growing! We welcomed Steve James to ourcommunity of faithlast Sunday.And already he has volunteered to join our choir! Thanks be to God.
Thanks from my Mother, Louise Pumphrey for all your prayers! I thank you, too!
May each of you have a safe 4th of July and enjoy friends, family and perhaps some home made ice cream! God Bless you!
Grace and peace,
Dr. Trish Bruner
“My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.” (Psalm 84:2b)NASB
May 31Swim and movie at Burdeshaw’s 4:00-8:00
Dinner will be provided, bring swimsuit, change of clothes
and a towel.
June 9Work day and water battle @ church 9:00-1:00
Lunch will be provided, bring swimsuit, change of clothes
and a towel.
June 16Trip to the Dickson’s house @ Mexico Beach; meet at
FUMC @ 8:00, Lunch will be provided, bring swimsuit,
change ofclothes and a towel.
June 21Movie nights at the church 5:00-8:00
June 26Leave for Blue Lake Camp @ 9:00 @ FUMC
July 1Return from Blue Lake Camp @ approx. 12:00
July 16Movies in Dothan; leave FUMC @ 10:30
July 31Wild Adventures; leave FUMC @ 7:00 A.M. &
Return approx. 11:00 P.M.
Aug. 10First day of our new school year!
Aug. 16Resume regular Wed. night youth schedule 5-7
Specifics and reminders of trips will be sent out on our FB and remind app. Feel free to call the office or talk to Ms. Greta, Ms. Suzan, or Ms. Lesa about anything of which you are unsure. Some of these dates/times may be altered, but we will let you know in plenty of time to adjust.
Ministry’s &
Outreach
In the previous church-wide survey, our church congregation chose the following areas as our first priorities:
Attending to:
The elderly
The homebound
The sick and hospitalized
Those living alone
Follow up for local visitors/new members/members
no longer attending
At this time, we have a minimum of 32 people in the above categories. You will be given a different person each month to visit; each one needs your brotherly kindness and love. Men, women, youth and couples are needed to share in visitation. You can work out any schedule that will fit your individual needs.
If you are willing to visit one person each month, please contact the office at (850) 638-0010 or Polly Kneiss at
(850) 849-6208.
We are having a
Please join us
Sunday July 30, 2017
for a Combined Service
in the John Wesley Building
at 10:30AM
If you sing or play an instrument give a call
to Neal Lively @ 850-258-2080
There will be Food and Fellowship immediately following service.
Bring your favorite dish.
Bring A Friend!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone there, Dr. Bruner
July 2017Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1
2
9:00 Contemporary
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Traditional Svc
Disciple Class 5PM / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Praise & Worship
5PM-7PM JWH / 7 / 8
9
9:00 Contemporary
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Traditional Svc
Disciple Class 5PM / 10 / 11
SPRC Meeting 6PM / 12
Tia Chia-4:30-5:30 FH / 13
Praise & Worship
5PM-7PM JWH / 14 / 15
16
9:00 Contemporary
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Traditional Svc
Disciple Class 5PM
Father’s Day / 17 / 18 / 19
Tia Chia-4:30-5:30 FH
UMW 10:30AM Circle of Love / 20
Praise & Worship
5PM-7PM JWH / 21 / 22
23
9:00 Contemporary
9:50 Sunday School
11:00 Traditional Svc
Disciple Class 5PM / 24
UMM 6PM / 25 / 26 / 27
Praise & Worship
5PM-7PM JWH / 28 / 29
30
Singspiration
JWB 10:30AM / 31
Coming Events :
July 4Office will be closed for July 4th.
July 11SPRC Meeting 6PM
July 12,19Tia Chia 4:30 – 5:30 Fellowship Hall
July 19UMW Circle of Love 10:30AM
July 30Singpiration JWB 10:30AM
Aug 6Combined Svc. JWB 9AM - Communion
Announcements:
Please save all aluminum cans and put them in a garbage bag and give to Dan Burdeshaw – All proceeds from recycling will go to the Sanctuary Repair Fund. Also, please remove tabs to cans and put in the box in the fellowship hall for the Ronald McDonald House.
Sunday school will begin @ 9:50AM. Unless otherwise stated.
If you have an idea or a page to put in the newsletter don’t hesitate to stop by the office and drop it off we welcome all ideas.
Food Pantry donations are always appreciated.
***If you know of any changes to the prayer request list please contact the office or leave changes in the offering. Thank you.
FOOD DRIVE – Please bring one canned good item each week between now and October 15th to be given away at our Food Truck Giveaway on October 21st.
Happy Anniversary: Bill & Edith Smothers(5), Fred & Amelia Buchanan(5), James & Ernestine Clay(7), Michael & Amanda Taylor(17), Gordon & Barbara Jackson(23).
Happy Birthday: Kaula Maciejko(2), Rachel Earl(4), Willie Barefield(7), Marlene Ray(8), Jennifer Williams(9), Patti Williams(9), Derek Ellis(9), Michael Woodard(12), Richard Kneiss(14), Jane Segrest(14), Sybil Webb(20), Jennifer May(20), Jim Foster(22), Sandy Lowery(22), Glenn McEntyre(25), William Waddell(25), Polly Kneiss(26), Carl Peterson(26), Jennifer Lowery(26), Brandon Pearce(28), Gena Porter(29), Sherry Barefield(30), Julia McNeely(30).
Check out our Website @ unitedmethodistchurchofchipley.com
Our Church is conducting a Food Drive to help restock the Food Pantry. Items needed are as follows:
Rice (2 lb. Bags)
Canned String Beans
Canned Beans
Canned Corn
Canned English Peas
Canned Potatoes
Canned Fruit
Spaghetti Noodles
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Ravioli
Canned Tomato Sauce
Canned Tomato Paste
Canned Tomatoes
Pancake Mix (water only)
Syrup
Crackers
Oatmeal
Grits
Cereal
Macaroni and Cheese
Instant Potatoes
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Vienna Sausage
Canned Chicken and Dumplings
Canned Tuna
Canned Beef Stew
Those wishing to donate money may do so by designating their contribution to the food bank. Thank you for all of your help in advance. You can drop off items at the church or contact Sarah Franklin.