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Newsletter for May 11, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE...

Believe Softball game 
at Braddock South on 
Monday, May 16th, 
at 8:45p against First Baptist Orlando Three. 

This Sunday, May 15th is Pentecost!
 
Join us to celebrate the birthday of the church!
Make sure to wear red!!
What is Pentecost Sunday? 
Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit 
50 days after Easter. We also celebrate it as the birthday of the Christian church. Originally, it was a Jewish holiday held 50 days after Passover, celebrating Thanksgiving for harvested crops.
What is Aldersgate Sunday?
 We Methodists celebrate on 
May 24 to commemorate the day 
in 1738 when John Wesley 
experienced confirmation of his salvation by the grace 
of God' in a meeting room in Aldersgate Street, London

On Sunday, May 22nd we will be celebrating our confirmands 
in the 9:00a and 11:15a service. 


Please join us in welcoming these 
students as new members of our church!
Sunday School for Adults

Join Forum for this five-week, DVD series beginning Sunday May 22nd at 10:15am in the Archives Room (101). All are welcome!

*Forum is a "drop-in" discussion group.
*Drop in, watch a video clip and discuss! All are welcome!
*This format is helpful for people who aren't always able to attend a Sunday morning group - it's okay to miss a class - and there's no homework!  J
*Our current topic is "Half Truths" by Adam Hamilton. We choose a new topic about every 6-8 weeks.

Will resume May 22. Class teacher is Dan Smithwick and will meet from 10:15-11:00 in room 100The theme for the summer session will be, Christ, Church & Culture: Making a real difference. All welcome. 

May is lucky enough to have a Fifth Sunday! 

On May 29th 
we share in the support 
of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, a refuge and haven for abused, neglected and troubled children. 

It has been serving the state 
of Florida for over 100 years. 
These children are provided a home-like setting at the main campus or the Youth Ranch. The Children's Home is also focused on foster care services through their Open Hearts Family Service. To make a contribution, please use the special envelope in your bulletin. Tin Can Kids will also be at the doors of the sanctuary collecting your spare change!

REGISTRATION 
IS OPEN!!

Our Vacation Bible School this summer is July 18-22, 9:00a-12:00p.

We are also in need of student crew leaders and adult volunteers. Contact Jamie Johnson if you can help out!


Wed, 5/11             Dinner and youth 5:30-7:30

Sun, 5/15             Youth 4:30-6:00
Wed, 5/18            Dinner and youth 5:30-7:30

Our Church Food Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of each month.

We are always in need of non-perishable food items as well
as toiletry donations. If you have any questions, please call the church office 9:00a-4:00a, Monday-Friday, at 407-656-1135.

View this week's BOGO and coupon deals at Publix!
Coming Up. . .

May 11              10:00 AM            Good Morning Circle (Wheeler)

May 12               7:00 PM             Circle of Hope (101)

May 15                Pentecost Sunday-Wear Red!!

May 17               6:30 PM             Finance Committee (Admin)

May 18               6:30 PM             C.O.F.F.E.E. Circle (Wheeler)

May 19               6:30 PM             Idea Seekers Circle
 
May 22               Confirmation Sunday
 
May 30               Memorial Day-Offices Closed
 
June 5                4:00 PM            Coalition for the Homeless Team
     6:00 PM            Praise Concert (Sanctuary)

June 7           10:00 & 5:30             Staff Meeting (Admin)
 
June 11              9:00 AM             At God's Table Conference (200)
 
June 14              6:00 PM             Trustees Meeting (Admin)
 
In addition to these church-wide events, check out our church website.  Much more information is available if you login to MyChurch, including our church directory, calendars for different church groups, and other information customized for you.

Copies of UMC brochures, plus our FUMC E-Newsletter,
are now available in new racks installed at each door as you exit the sanctuary. We encourage you to share these items with newcomers, shut-ins, those without electronic access to our website and others who might benefit.


www.fumcwg.org 
 
First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden is located in historic downtown Winter Garden at:
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125 N. Lakeview Ave.
Winter Garden, FL
34787

407-656-1135
[email protected]

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