VOL 20 | ISSUE 10 | May 15, 2015 SEMI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ARDMORE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Upcoming Events May 17 Senior Sunday Farewell to Caro Family 10:00-11:00am Welcome Center United Methodist Women 3:00-5:00pm Colvert Ministry Center United Methodist Men 6:00-8:00pm Colvert Ministry Center May 24 Pentecost Tahlequah Mission Commissioning May 31 Promotion Sunday Impact Ardmore Guest Roger Huang June 1 Monday Night Bible Study begins 6:30-8:00pm Colvert Ministry Center June 3-7 Journey Camp Summer means… Vacation Bible School time!! Ardmore First United Methodist Church invites children to Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power! Kids, this means a ton of fun things are planned for you, starting with a VBS Kickoff Bash on Sunday, June 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Colvert Ministry Center. At this pre-VBS party, everyone is invited to enjoy the fun with face painting, bounce houses, hot dogs and ice cream. Bring the entire family to the VBS Kickoff Bash! On Monday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m., Vacation Bible School begins in our Sanctuary. After opening assembly, everyone will break out into age groups for crafts, music, Bible Adventure, group games, snacks and recreation (where we will have huge inflatable bounce houses!). The morning will end continued on next page ...VBS continued as the whole group comes together for closing assembly and pick up at 11:30 a.m. We will have so much fun through Thursday, June 25. Although we expect kids to have a great time, Vacation Bible School is not just for fun. More importantly, it’s a time to connect with Jesus. Our goal is that kids will come to know that Jesus loves them and wants to be their very best friend. For our church family, this means that we have a great mission to help children discover life’s most important relationship. There is no greater calling. Thank you to the many who have already begun to prepare for this year’s Vacation Bible School. We are expecting God to use Ardmore First United Methodist Church to provide a fabulous experience for the little ones He has entrusted in our care. Please do your part today by registering the kids in your life (see below for a registration form, or you may register online at www. fumcardmore.com). Questions? Contact Amy Hopper, Children’s Ministry Director, at [email protected] or (580) 223-5390 x325. Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2015! Clayton Benjamin joined our church on Sunday, April 12, during the Traditional Service. He is married to Mary Benjamin. Michael Mercer and Chasity Brown joined our church on April 12, during EPIC. Bryan and Jyme Nichols joined our church on May 10, during the Traditional Service. (left) Tegan Paige Surratt was baptized on 4/20/15 during EPIC Worship by Rev. Tony Caro. Joining her were her parents, Jeremy and Kristina Surratt, and sister, Sydney Deen. First United Methodist Church 501 W Main Ardmore OK 73401 If you are receiving this Newsletter and prefer not to, or you prefer to receive it by email, please contact Kenna at 580-223-5390, ext.313. Thank you! Christian Step Studies DivorceCare Stephen Ministry Prayer Groups CYP (Children, Youth, Parents) GrandFamilies Support Group (for grandparents raising their grandkids) Youth Small Groups/Activities. Call or email us for assistance: (580) 223-5390 ext 301, or [email protected]. Lifetree Café will no longer meet after May 31. Meet our Pastors! Rev. Jessica Moffatt Seay, Senior Pastor Rev. Tony Caro, Pastor Rev. Brad Dery, Pastor Rev. Dan Patman, Pastor Sunday Services 9:00 am Traditional 10:00 am Sunday School 11:05 am EPIC contemporary Televised at 11:00 on CableOne, Channel 6 Broadcast at 9:00am on KYNZ - GTO FM 107.1 Wednesday Service 6:00 pm Oasis in the middle of your busy week! In the Colvert Ministry Center Prayer Chain Lenny Frank 465-7515 [email protected] Wadell & Sheila Altom 223-7272 Or join the Prayer Chain Group on The City