May 30, 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 worship services this Sunday:

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!

Click here for all the details!
LOVE OTHERS  Love Others Heart
Card Shower for Davis
Davis Chappell
We're showering Davis with our prayers and good wishes as he leaves his position as senior pastor at FUMC! 

If you would like to send a card to Davis and Sherre with a personal message, baskets will be placed at the Welcome Center each Sunday through June 9th (Davis' last day here). The cards will be collected and given to them at their farewell reception on June 9th.

Contact: Nancy Ford, 770-963-0386 x.150, nford@fumclv.org
 Young Adult Ministry  
young adult ministry
All young adults are invited to join us at our upcoming events.

Our first worship service will be on Sunday evening, June 2nd, at 6 pm in The Warehouse.

On June 4th, we will go to the Stone Mountain Laser Show. We'll meet at 6 pm by The Warehouse.

Contact: Sam Dawkins, sdawkins@fumclv.org
 Paper Goods Drive
CampmeetingArbor
We are collecting 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
Father's Day Carnations
red carnation
Father's Day is June 16th.

On Sunday mornings, until June 9th, the ladies of the United Methodist Women will be taking orders for red and white carnations in the Family Center. Remember your fathers and honor your loved ones. Proceeds benefit local missions.

Cost: $1.50 per carnation

Contact: Joyce Keneda, 770-979-8323, jrkeneda@bellsouth.net
 Prayer Shawl Ministry    
Yarn
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be adjusting its meeting schedule for the summer. The Wednesday evening group will not meet again until August 14th. The Tuesday morning group will continue to meet until June 18th and will resume on August 20th. 

 Men's Breakfast
Mens Ministry
Men of all ages are invited to our next breakfast on Sunday, June 9th, at 6:45 am in the Family Center.

Smitty Thomas, former United Methodist President, will be speaking about "Change..." Come feed your soul on the Bread of Life and enjoy a hearty breakfast!

Contact: Pete Mullady, 678-525-3955, pmullady@yahoo.com
Memorials
Easter flower
Given in Honor of...

Mary Ann Blamey to Financial Peace by ~ Jim & Cyndy Pearce

Given in Memory of...


Tom Roach to the Building Fund by
~ Bing & Judy Vick
~ Terry & Norma Roberts
 Now Hiring!    
job opening
The Music Ministry is currently accepting resumes for a part-time Administrative Assistant position.

Interested individuals can send a resume by mail to P.O. Box 2127, Lawrenceville, 30046, or by email to ahoskyn@fumclv.org.
 
Love Others

REACH THE WORLD  Reach the World Hand
Pool Noodles Needed
VBX 2013 LOGO
The Children's Ministry is in need of pool noodles to decorate for VBX. If you have pool noodles that we may borrow, please contact us. We will return them after VBX, which is June 3rd-7th. Just be sure to put your name on one end of the noodle.

Contact: Cindy Walters, 770-963-0386 x.138, cwalters@fumclv.org
Prayer Walk
Lawrenceville
Our next Lawrenceville Prayer Walk is Saturday, June 1st.

We will meet at the gazebo on the square at 2 pm. We will walk to area businesses, revisiting some and visiting others for the first time, to introduce ourselves and learn how we can pray for them. Everyone is invited to join us!

Contact: Sheri Smith, 770-963-0386 x. 157, ssmith@fumclv.org
 
Job Networking

LEAPlogo

The next LEAP job networking meeting is Wednesday, June 5th, in Room 300 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Come hear our speaker for the evening: Deb Krier, the SociaLight, will speak on "Locked On to LinkedIn: How to build a high-profile profile." Networking activities will follow, so bring plenty of business cards.

Contact: Ridgely Haines, 678-615-3996,
We Need Umbrellas! 
umbrellas
The Georgia Dental Association will be providing free access to dental care for over 2,000 low- and no-income adults from June 13-16. Those seeking care will be waiting outside in the sun or rain.

We would like to collect umbrellas they can use while they wait. Please drop off new/used umbrellas in the Welcome Center through June 9th. Visit the website below to learn more about volunteering.

More Info: www.gadental.org

Contact: Lisa Johnson, 770-963-0386 x.116, lisa@fumclv.org
Street Grace Class
Street Grace is sponsoring the Essentials of DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) class for concerned citizens who want to work against the problem of commercial exploitation of children. The class is scheduled for June 13th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm in Room 300. It's filling up quickly, so don't delay! 

To register: streetgrace.org

Contact: Whitney Bexley, whitney.bexley@streetgrace.org
 KCLC Preschool  
KCLC logo 2
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
OK Tornado Relief

UMCOR Logo

Please consider making a donation to support the relief efforts following the recent tornado in Oklahoma.

Donate one of three ways: (1) place a check in the offering plate made out to the church with a note for "2013 May Tornado Relief" on the memo line, or (2) donate directly to the Conference Treasurer's Office by mailing to: P.O. Box 102417, Atlanta, GA, 30368-2417 (note fund #4085 for May 2013 Tornado Relief), (3) donate at the link below.

More Info: Donate Online

Contact: Lisa Johnson, 770-963-0386 x.116, lisa@fumclv.org
Yard Work - Help Needed
Yard work
We are looking for a Sunday School class, small group, or individual to do a yard work project at the house of Virginia LeMaster.

If you would like to help, please contact Barry or Nancy for details.

Contact: Barry Blakley (x.111, bblakley@fumclv.org) or Nancy Ford (x.150, nford@fumclv.org)
 
LAP 2013
LAP
Save the Date! LAP is coming: June 27th-29th.

We are in need of team leaders and assistants! If you would like to serve as an adult volunteer, contact Beth Fulmer.

Contact: Beth Fulmer, 770-682-4603, bethfulmer@bellsouth.net
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.