May 2, 2013

Weekly News from the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville
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LOVE GOD  
Current Sermon Series

Joy

Our current sermon series is titled "Community of Joy." Sermons will be on passages from Philippians.

After each Sunday, the audio and video of the sermon will be available online. You can also find the audio on iTunes.

Worship Services 
  Combined Family Worship
Join us at any one of our Sunday morning worship services:

8:00 am - Traditional Service,  Sanctuary

9:30 am - Contemporary Service, Sanctuary
11:00 am - Traditional Service, Sanctuary
11:00 am
- Children's Worship,
The Studio
11:00 am
- Student Worship,
The Warehouse

 

More Info: www.fumclv.org/About-us 

  Campmeeting
CampmeetingArbor
Save the Date!

Campmeeting 2013 will be Sunday, June 23rd - Thursday, June 27th!
LOVE OTHERS  Love Others Heart
CPR/AED/First Aid
CPR First Aid
Our next CPR/AED/First Aid class will be May 4th from 9 am - 1 pm in Room 336-338.

This course provides certification in CPR, First Aid, and the use of AED devices. To register, contact Nancy Ford.
Cost: $22

Contact: Nancy Ford, 770-963-0386 x.150, nford@fumclv.org
Men's Breakfast
Mens Ministry
Our next men's breakfast will be Sunday, May 5th in the Family Center at 6:45 am.

Rev. Davis Chappell will be speaking about "Just One More Thing and Then I'm Done..." Come feed your soul on the Bread of Life and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Invite a friend and your breakfast is on us!

Contact: Pete Mullady, 678-525-3955, pmullady@yahoo.com
Mother's Day Carnations 
Carnation
Would you like to purchase a red carnation in honor of your mom, a friend or a loved one? Or a white carnation in memory of a friend or loved one?

Sales continue through this Sunday, May 5th in the Family Center. Proceeds benefit local missions through the United Methodist Women.

Cost: $1.50 each

Contact: Joyce Keneda, 770-979-8323, jrkeneda@bellsouth.net
College Grad Recognition
Grad cap and diploma
We will be honoring our soon-to-be college graduates with a special bulletin insert on Sunday, May 19th.

Please email your name(s), your graduate's name, college/university name, and degree to Sue Jefcoat by Friday, May 10th. Names submitted after this date will not be included in the insert.

Contact: Sue Jefcoat, 770-963-0386 x.139, suejefcoat@fumclv.org
 Memorials Scholarship 
Volunteer
The Memorials Committee is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 school year.

Applications are available in the Warehouse and Church Office. All applications and supporting documentation are due by May 31st.

If you are interested in helping support the scholarship fund, please mark your donation for the "Memorials Scholarship Fund."

Contact: Jeff Poynter, 770-963-0386 x.127, jpoynter@fumclv.org
 Paper Goods Drive
CampmeetingArbor
We are beginning to collect paper goods for Campmeeting, June 23rd - 27th. Please consider donating a few of these needed items:
  • dinner plates
  • dessert plates
  • cold cups (Solo-type)
  • hot cups (styrofoam) 
Donations can be dropped off in the Welcome Center.

Contact: Betsy Jamieson, 678-985-8282, pbksl@yahoo.com
Memorials
Easter flower
Given in Honor of...

Donnie Brown to the Grace Arbor Fund

Given in Memory of...

Tom Roach to the Building Fund by
~ Mr. & Mrs. Norris Garmon
~ Mrs. Gloria James
~ Julie Reynolds
~ Ann Vickers
~ Sandra Webb

Nelle Pinson to the Memorial Scholarship Fund by ~ Beverly Broome
   
Love Others

  


REACH THE WORLD  Reach the World Hand
Prayer on the Square
Lawrenceville
The National Day of Prayer is TODAY, May 2nd.

We invite you to join local churches as we pray publicly, across denominational lines, for our country and its leaders, our communities, and our families. We will meet at the gazebo next to the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse at 7:00 pm.

Contact: Constance Smith, 770-885-0804,  prayeronthesquare@gmail.com
Relay For Life
Relay
Beautiful, handmade scarves will be available in the Family Center on Sunday, May 5th, to benefit Relay For Life.

Come get a scarf when you donate $20 or more towards Relay For Life.

Contact: Jeanette Rice, 770-963-6487
LEAP Workshop

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The next 7-week LEAP Career Explorers Workshop begins May 7th in Room 121 at 7:00 pm.

Frustrated that your job or career search isn't getting results? This course covers the spiritual and practical aspects and 7 steps of negotiating a crossroads in your career. Register now online. The course costs $30.

More Info:
Contact: Ridgely Haines, 678-615-3996, wrhaines1315@comcast.net
Lawrenceville Prayer Walk
  Lawrenceville

Join us for our next prayer walk on Saturday, May 4th. We will meet at the gazebo on the square at 11 am. We will walk to area businesses to learn how we can pray for them. Everyone is invited!

Contact: Sheri Smith, 770-963-0386 x.157, ssmith@fumclv.org
Cooking for a Cause
Relay
The Relay For Life cookbook, Cooking for a Cause, will go to print soon! If you would like to submit a recipe, either drop it off at the Relay table in the Family Center on Sunday or email it to Helon Gragg. The deadline to submit recipes for publication is May 10th.

Contact: Helon Gragg, 770-972-2245, benandhelon@bellsouth.net
 KCLC Preschool  
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Kids Crossing Learning Center is now enrolling for our Half Day Preschool for the 2013-2014 school year.

Half Day classes are available for ages 2 - PreK. Full Day Kindergarten also available. Please contact the KCLC Front Desk for more information.

More Info:
Contact: 770-339-7386
VBX Teachers
  VBX 2013 LOGO

Join us for a week of fun & learning at Colossal Coaster World, VBX 2013 from June 3rd - 7th! Help us challenge kids to trust God for the courage to face their fears.

We still need classroom teachers. Will you be one of them?

Contact: Terry Thublin & Cheri Anderson, vbx@fumclv.org
VBX Teacher Meetings
VBX rollercoaster logo
Believe it or not, VBX is just around the corner and it's time to learn all about your teaching assignment!

Our meetings are on Wednesday, May 8th, at either 10-11 am or 7-8 pm in the Kids Zone Studio. You'll receive your teaching material, get some safety tips, learn the theme song by Jamie Grace, and maybe win a fun prize! Please do your best to attend one of these meetings.

Nursery will be available. Please RSVP to the email below as to which session you will attend and if you will need nursery.

VBX Snack Donations 

Please stop by the Family Center VBX table or The Studio Check-In Desk to pick up a snack donation card. Thank you in advance for your wonderful support for this week-long outreach.

Our church family will be welcoming children from our neighborhood and beyond as we learn about trusting God and facing fears during Colossal Coaster World!

FUMC logo3Senior Minister: Dr. Davis Chappell
Website:
www.fumclv.org | Email: fumclv@fumclv.org
Phone: 770-963-0386 | Fax: 770-963-0668

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2127 | Lawrenceville, GA | 30046
Located at: 395 West Crogan Street | Lawrenceville, GA | 30046

 
For a complete calendar of events, visit www.fumclv.org/about-us.