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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will be offered at Biloxi FUMC beginning July 10. The class will meet in the fellowship hall from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Cost of the program is $93 and runs for thirteen weeks. For more info, contact Kelli Pique at 228-861-3860.
Members at Byrd Chapel UMC will travel to nearby devastated area, Webster County, Mississippi, for a mission trip the week of July 10. A ladies brunch is also planned for Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The Young Adult Class at Cedar Lake UMC is sponsoring a Building Fund benefit at Chick-fil-A in the Promenade (d'Iberville) on Thursday, July 21 from 5 until 8 p.m. The church gets 10% of the sales that evening. So, if you're looking for some place to eat that Thursday evening, plan to take your family out for supper at Chick-fil-A.
Christ UMC offers a unique group discussion opportunity each week following morning worship and coffee fellowship by gathering in the sanctuary to discuss and reflect on the morning sermon. This time of "Sermon Deconstruction" allows participants to share what they learned from the sermon, offer feedback to the pastor and listen to what others in the congregation heard in the message.
Clermont Harbor UMC will host VBS July 25 - July 29, using the Gospel Light's program, SonSurf (Beach Bash VBS).
Diamondhead UMC houses a ministry called "The Little Things," whose mission is to help those that suffer from the side effects of cancer treatment. Founder and cancer survivor, Karrie Uncapher, is available to speak to or partner with any interested group. For more info, contact the church office at 228-255-6888.
Get a jump start on Christmas shopping while supporting local crafters. Gateway UMC will host a "Christmas in July Craft Show" on July 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors are needed; booths will be $20 (no electricity provided). For more info, call 228-832-0135.
Gautier FUMC is offering "Disciples in the Home," by Matt Fredeman. The study is for anyone with children in their home or anyone who deals with children/teens on a weekly basis. This is a model of sharing the gospel and making disciples for Jesus Christ in the most natural environment...the home. The next meeting will be Friday, July 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more info, contact the church office at 228-497-1698.
Gulfport FUMC is planning to offer a new Disciple Bible Study in the near future. Last year, 45 people took part in the 34-week in-depth study. On July 3, a new free-form discussion group will meet in the fellowship hall following worship for those not connected with a Sunday morning group. An additional Sunday Morning Journey Discussion/Support Group will also be available for parents and children. For additional information, please contact the church office at 228-863-0047.
Long Beach FUMC celebrated Father's Day by hosting a Donuts with Dad breakfast on Sunday morning, June 19. Dads brought along their ugliest tie to enter into the Ugly Tie Contest. The O.A.K.S. Luncheon was held on June 29 at 11:45 a.m. in the CLC. Rev. Jerry Chapman was the guest speaker and discussed his trip to Russia. The luncheon is for all who are 55+.
Mississippi City UMC replaced their current children's Sunday School class with Children's Church earlier in the month. Immediately following the children's sermon, children ages 3-9 will head to the Sunday School wing to participate in a special time of growth and development. Children and youth ages 10 and up will remain in the sanctuary.
Palmer Creek Camp Meeting begins Friday evening, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. with the Dalton Gang gospel group. Daily services will be held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Closing service will be at 11 a.m. on July 17. Dr. Ken Taylor will be the evengelist for the services. Aaron & Kristina Lamey will be the youth ministry leaders. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend.
Pascagoula FUMC participated in a Praise Fest & BBQ Throwdown on June 25 in downtown Pascagoula. The festival was a fundraiser for the Home of Grace.
Picayune FUMC hosted the Pearl River Cluster Revival June 22-24, followed by a cookout at the Family Life Center on Saturday, June 25. Topics for Rev. Dr. Jim Biedenharn's "Sermons for the Summer" are Healing (2 types); Money, Wealth & Charity; and What you May Have Thought was in the Bible but Is Not. All are invited to worship on Sunday mornings at 10:55 a.m.
Each month, members from Poplar Head UMC and Saucier UMC prepare a meal and serve it in Biloxi at Safe Space. They also recently hosted a representative from Seashore Highlands Retirement Community (Methodist Senior Services) at Poplar Head UMC. An offering was taken following the meeting for Senior Services.
Poplarville FUMC is hosting a Jungle themed VBS from June 26 - June 30. A servant dedication service will kicked off the week on Sunday during the 11 a.m. traditional worship time, and will end with a program on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., when children will receive a participation certificate. The times run 5 - 8 p.m. each evening.
Roberts Chapel UMC will have a special worship service on Sunday, July 3 at 11 a.m. to celebrate our liberty and the birth of our nation. There will be special music, scripture and sermon. Bring your family and invite your friends!
Trinity UMC (Picayune) will host the UMW Quarterly Unit Meeting on Tuesday, July 12. Missy Rayburn will present the study entitled, "Joy to the World." The Dell Moffat Circle will be hosting the meeting.
Waveland UMC is hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace course beginning July 25. There will be a preview class held on July 18. For more info, contact Jeana Weiss at 228-255-1992 or 228-906-2409. You can also check out the website for more information by going to http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/34697/class/190106.
Wiggins FUMC will kick off camp meeting month by holding a special July 3rd worship service in the Family Life Center at 10 a.m. to celebrate God and Country. Members will offer their thanksgiving to God for the freedom we enjoy as Americans. An indoor picnic will follow the service. Additionally, the youth will participate in a summer mission project July 10-16. The group will work with Service Works, Inc. in the Hendersonville, North Carolina area. | 
Something has been brewing in my spirit for the last few months: I've had a growing concern for revival. Not only for a personal revival in my own heart, but in our church, our community and around the world. As I've started reading about revival, I've learned one thing; we must ask God for it. It won't come automatically. It comes because we have been faithful to pray for it.
Board of Pensions is pleased to present a two-day educational session to assist clergy in modeling and teaching the United Methodist commitment to fully utilizing their time, talents, gifts, service and witness. 
Community College (Jeff Davis Campus) and USM-Gulf Coast in Long Beach. The Wesley Foundation campus ministry is looking for sponsors to provide the students, faculty and staff with lunch and a Five Minute Message on Tuesdays (Jeff Davis Campus) and Thursdays (USM). If your congregation would like to get involved or if you'd like to receive more info about how you can help, contact Janis Slade at 
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