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Bell Choirs |
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Bell Choirs have resumed their rehearsal and playing schedule. The choirs meet at 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30pm each Wednesday and play monthly in our worship services. If you are interested in joining one of the choirs, please stop by a rehearsal. Anyone is welcome to attend and join. If you have any questions call Kathy Ford, 228-7596, about the 5:30 or 6:30 bell choir or Janie Wilson, 228-0828, about the 7:30 bell choir. |
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Youth |
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CROP Walk 2009
Sunday, October 11
Loose Park
Leave church at 12:30pm and return in time for Youth Group.
Participants are asked for a $5 donation to walk. If you want to purchase this year's t-shirt it will be $6 for the shirt. ( So a total of $11 if you want a t-shirt and to walk!)
For the 2nd year FUMC Youth are participating and accepting donations for CROP Walk. This year's theme is Enough For All and we will once again be asking for volunteers to walk and to donate money toward this wonderful cause. The money collected goes to fight hunger locally, state wide, nationally and world wide. | |
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Greetings!
It was a really "Big Day!" I hope you who were present enjoyed it as much as I did! We had a large number of persons who were responsible for various aspects of the day. I can't begin to name all the tasks and all the persons who contributed. There are just too many! But, each one made a valuable contribution.
Each one excelled in their task! So, I just thank all of you who made a contribution to this great event.
The Big Day lifted our spirits. It reminded us what a strong congregation we are. We had fun, but it was more than fun. What we experienced was great music, warm fellowship, good cooking, and the blessing of our new building addition. I think the Sunday School time calls us to give thanks for the mission outreach we share and the lives touched by Christ through us. It was Big.
Now, let me give you an early reminder of something else Big which is coming up. Last year we did the first ever First United Methodist Church Christmas Music Festival. It was grand. As soon as it was over the conversations began about "next year..." So, where will you be on Sunday afternoon December 13th at 4:30 p.m.? Put it on your calendar now so you can be right here! I know that is several weeks away, but write it down. You just don't want to miss this! It is a great event for inviting friends, neighbors, and family members.
I just came back to my Study from being with Learning Ladder students and teachers. The children come to the Sanctuary once a month for "Bible Time." I talk with the Tuesday-Thursday classes. Karen talks to the Wednesday-Friday classes. We share a story from the Bible. Today it was Noah and the Ark. The children are lively and interested. They are responsive and enjoy participating. It is a blessing to share this time with them. This is one more ministry through which we touch lives and witness to the love of Christ. I give God thanks for this ministry and the people who make it work so well.
You know this weekend is Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival. We have our Pie Booth. Thank you to all of you who are helping by setting up, baking, or volunteering. It is an important presence in our community. Come by, and have a piece of Pie! Proceeds raised by this effort help our Inviting Ministries efforts.
We are back to the regular worship schedule this weekend. What happens when you attend? You fulfill a vow you made to God. You make a public witness. You nurture your soul. You strengthen the church. I hope to see you.
Blessings,
Steve Campbell |
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COME TO THE WELL
Wednesday Evenings at FUMC
Dinner 5:15-6:15pm served in room 117
Reservation requested by Monday at noon.
Cost is $6 per person
Pastors' Classes
6:30pm in room 112
September 16-October 7
Pastors Steve and Karen will lead a Gifts Discovery class, "Serving from the Heart"
October 14-28
Pastor Karen will lead a class in Wesleyan traditions;
Pastor Steve will lead a membership class.
November 4-18
Pastors Steve and Karen will lead a discussion in Social Principles.
Creative Crafts/Prayer Shawls
7:00pm. Room 103.
Quilters, knitters, or whatever craft you are working on at the time- come and enjoy an evening with other crafters.
Short-Term Bible Study
If you are interested in joining a Bible study let the office know. Leaders are available and classes will form for those interested. The meeting time will be determined by the class.
Cancer Support Group
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in room 100. Support group for anyone who has or has had this disease.
For information about any activity at First UMC call the office at 229-8108. |
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Our Table of Plenty
There is a table in the narthex for all you gardeners to bring your surplus vegetables to make them available to others. If you have something extra, just put it on the table. If you would like to have some fresh vegetables, take what you want and leave a donation in the basket. All donations will go toward our apportionments to our conference. |
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JOB CLUB In response to the current economic conditions facing a number of our members, First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs is starting a new Job Club to provide support for those in search of employment opportunities. The group will meet at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month in room 103. The group will discuss job search skills, interviewing techniques and share leads on potential job possibilities. Guest speakers will be invited to address the group from time to time. We encourage anyone in need of job search support to attend. |
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New Class for Stephen Minister Training
We are planning a new class for training Stephen Ministers to begin in September. We have not decided the time for the class, but we do know that the class will not meet on Wednesday nights. For planning purposes and application forms, please contact Janice Patillo, 224-4185, Jo Perrin, 228-7703, or Rev. Karen Taylor, 229-8108. Please join us in this ministry. |
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REBUILDING
We are offering "Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends" beginning September 28. This is for people who have experienced the end of a love relationship. A minimum of four is required to make the class. Please contact the church office, 229-8108, or Jo Perrin, 228-7703, if you are interested. |
The Tapestry
On Saturday, October 24, join us for a one-day Women's Ministry learning event where we will explore how we come into God's presence through different life situations and experiences.
The event will be at FUMC in room 117. The day will begin at 8:30 AM for registration. The program will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. Registration for the event will begin September 26. Contact the church office at 229-8108 for more information. |
METHODIST MEN'S ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
It's that time again when the United Methodist Men host their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 3, from 11:30am-7:00pm. Come by and enjoy delicious spaghetti with home-made meatballs and sauce, bread sticks, salad, and dessert for $6 per adult and $3 for children 12 and under. If you can't stay and enjoy, takeout is also available. Be sure to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship. |
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FESTIVAL OF SHARING
October 17, 2009
It is that time of year again. Fall is upon us and we all have begun those activities that keep everyone so busy.
As you are running errands or doing your weekly shopping please remember to purchase a few extra items. Once again First United is putting together DENTAL KITS for the annual Festival of Sharing, Saturday, October 17, in Sedalia.
Dental Kits include:
4-6 soft toothbrushes (include 2 child size) *unopened packages only
1 dental floss - any size
1 fluoride toothpaste (6 ounces or larger)
Place items inside a 1 - gallon zip-lock bag.
We will be collecting the kits in the Narthex through the weekend of October 10-11. We collected almost 150 kits last year. Let's make this the best collection year yet.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN THE CONGREGATION FOR MAKING THIS ANOTHER FIRST UNITED SUCCESS. |
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HEARTS AND HANDS
Umbrellas and Jackets! Shelter and Protection! Please help Hearts and Hands provide shelter and protection in the form of jackets/coats and umbrellas to be donated to the women and children at Newhouse and the Sojourners (homeless) program at Grand Avenue Temple. All sizes are needed (women, children and men). New or gently used items are appreciated. Gently used items should be clean and in good repair. Please place your donations in the Hearts and Hands bin inside the coat closet, or on hangers in a plastic cleaners' bag clearly marked for Hearts and Hands. Items will be collected through October 25. |
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H1N1 Influenza
MEMO from the Congregational Health Ministries Taskforce of the Creative Ministries Team (Contact: Julie Taylor at fcnjulie@gmail.com)
Good morning. Many of you have likely heard questions from the people you serve about H1N1 and the coming flu season. H1N1 is a brand new influenza virus, and although it has so far been mild in the United States, it has worried many people.
Local public health departments and their partners have been working diligently since April to prepare for a large number of flu cases across Missouri. We know seasonal flu kills nearly 36,000 people every year and hospitalizes 200,000. What we don't know yet is how the H1N1 influenza will impact our communities this fall and winter.
Vaccination is the gold standard of protection against influenza. Seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against the new H1N1 virus, but it will protect against other flu viruses that are likely to circulate this season. We encourage everyone to get a seasonal flu shot as soon as they are available. Check with your local public health department about seasonal flu vaccine availability in your community.
A vaccine to protect against H1N1 is currently in clinical trials. Local public health departments expect to receive a limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine in mid- to late October, followed by additional shipments throughout the fall and winter. Current tentative recommendations suggest a person may only need one H1N1 vaccine to gain protection against the new virus.
The first shipments of H1N1 vaccine available will be prioritized to those most at risk for severe illness and complications from H1N1. Unlike seasonal flu, this does not include senior adults. Seniors have been the age group least impacted by H1N1 and have even shown some immunity to the virus. H1N1 vaccine priority groups will include pregnant women, household contacts and caregivers of children less than six months old, health care and emergency services workers with direct patient care, children 6 months old through 4 years old, and children 5 to 18 with chronic medical conditions. These groups will be expanded as more vaccine becomes available.
The federal government assures us that they will continue manufacturing vaccine until every U.S. resident has been offered an H1N1 vaccination. But keep in mind it may take weeks or even months for everyone to be vaccinated.
In the meantime, we need your help to protect our families and our communities from all types of flu. By working together utilizing proven disease prevention methods, we can slow the spread of flu in our communities. Local public health departments and their partners across Missouri have collaborated to create a grassroots campaign called "Fight the Flu." This campaign encourages individuals to get vaccinated, wash their hands, keep a distance from people who are sick and stay home when they are sick themselves. Fact sheets, guidance, posters and additional materials can be found on the campaign's website at www.fightthefluMO.com. We invite you to become familiar with the materials on the website, and use them in your facilities and with your members as you see fit.
Research shows us that people need to hear information from seven sources before they make a life change. Will you join us in being one of those seven voices for the families you serve? Encourage your members to join us as we Fight the Flu!
Thank you for your partnership in this effort!
(This information is provided by the Springfield/Greene County Health Department. It is being forwarded to all Missouri United Methodist churches as a ministry of the Congregational Health Ministry Task Force ~ Global Connections Team ~ a ministry of the Office of Creative Ministries. Please use these materials to inform and educate your church members.
Contact Person: Julie Taylor, FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE, email: fcnjulie@gmail.com | |
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