VOLUME 45 No. 2
January 14, 2015
Wednesday, January 21 MENU:
Marsala Chicken, Roasted Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Salad Bar, Apple Crisp
What Do They Believe:
A Review of Religious Belief
The Sacred Ways:
Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life
Leader Rev. Jim Curtis & Rev. Lynn Mote
Location: Wesley Hall D (Invitation Area)
Leader: Rev. Sapada Thomas
Location: Room 313 (Behind Wesley Hall Stage)
This four week study is designed to explore the most basic questions In this four week study we will go on a quest for God as we discuss
we have regarding the beliefs and practices of some of the mainline eight ancient spiritual practices that will deepen our relationship
world religions.
with God.
January 21—Islam: The Religion of the Muslim
January 28—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: Mormonism
February 4—Jehovah’s Witness & the Watchtower
February 11—Predestination: What Do Calvinist Believe?
January 21—Silence, Solitude, & Sacred Readings
January 28—Jesus Prayer/Centering Prayer & Meditation
February 4—The Labyrinth & Stations of the Cross
February 11—Fasting & Sabbath
THIS SUNDAY,
JANUARY 18
8:45 A.M.
THE INVITATION
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
RECOGNITION
THE REALITY OF A DREAM
THEME: “RIGHTEOUSNESS
VERSUS RITUALS”
SCRIPTURE: MICAH 6:6-8
The Committee for the King
presents
A Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemorative Service
Sunday, January 18
2:30 p.m.
Civic Auditorium
with Special Guest Speaker:
Bishop James E. Swanson
Live & Learn Series
Terry Swindoll, Speaker (Filmography)
& Jack Curtis as Elvis
Thursday, January 15
9-11 a.m.
Wesley Hall
January 13
Currently Enrolled FUMC Students
January 14
FUMC Church Members
January 15
Siblings of Current FUMC Students
January 16
Open registration
FUMC Weekday Preschool offers a loving, Christian learning
environment for infants through Kindergarten. If you have any questions
about the schedule of classes, please call Leigh McGregor at 690-8100.
ALL PARENTS are invited to a special Children’s Council Meeting
Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room
This meeting will be to discuss plans as we prepare to gear up for
Vacation Bible School 2015: Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus was a Kid
Movie Night
Tuesday, January 20
6 p.m. at the CLC
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Golden Globe Best Picture
$2 includes movie, popcorn and drink
Call Kathryn (213-1337) to reserve a seat
We will return to the 3rd Thursday in February.
First Friday Fellowship: February 6, 2015
Littlest Angel Choir (age 3 before 9/1/2014)
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Begins January 14)
Carol Choir
(age 4 before 9/1/14, Kindergarten, & Pre-1st)
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Jubilee Singers (grades 1-3) &
Jubilation Choir (grades 4-6)
Wednesdays, 3:15 -4:30 p.m.
Youth Choir (grades 7-12)
Sundays, 5:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Handbell Choir: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Instrumentalists
If you are interested in participating in a choir, please contact
Beverly McAlilly ([email protected] or ext. 18) or Carean Dendy ([email protected] or ext. 19).
New singers and ringers are always welcome!
LIBRARY NEWS
The Book of Jesus:
A treasury of the greatest stories and writings about Christ
In compiling The Book of Jesus, Dr. Calvin Miller's goal is to bring together
some of the most fascinating, original observations on the life of Jesus Christ,
and the result is truly wonderful. This book contains hundreds of selections
drawn from every era of history, presenting a spectrum of contributors. When
taken together, they present “the Christ of universal reflection,” for the many
thousands of people who seek to find out exactly who is this most important
man.
SERVING SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
SANCTUARY SOUND:
8:45: Butch Dendy
11: Lee McKenzie
TV OPERATORS:Steve Lesley, Jo Mark, Ansel Mote
GREETERS:
8:45 Traditional: Elsie/Dick White
The Invitation: Lynn Holland, Shipman Sloan
11:00: Judy/Billy Spencer, Susan/Otis Tims
USHERS:
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SYMPATHY
Peter Whitehead, who passed away January 13 in
Memphis, TN. He and his family were longtime
former members of our congregation.
8:45 Traditional: John Brady, Harry Collins, Steve Holland
The Invitation: Donnie Bridges, Todd Buskirk, Jeff
McGregor, Bo Morrison, Ken Waldrip, Jim Zuelzke
11:00: Sam Agnew, Jim Diffee, B.B. Hosch, Buzzy
Mize, Jak Smith, Joe Yarber
First United Methodist’s traditional worship service each Sunday morning can be
viewed at 11:00 a.m. on Comcast Channel 198. As a bonus, a rebroadcast of the
service may be seen each Sunday evening
at 6:00, also on Comcast Channel 198.
STEWARDSHIP
2014 Budget Goal ..................................$2,453,889.00
Received to Date for 2014 .....................$2,388,002.12
Spent to Date for 2014 ...........................$2,534,029.45
2015 Budget Goal ..................................$2,409,588.20
Needed Weekly ..........................................$46,338.24
2015 One Month Budgeted Amount..............$200,798.43
Last Sunday 2015 Budget Offering ............$37,570.69
Received to Date for 2015 ..........................$90,485.00
Spent to Date for 2015 ................................$10,321.05
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH—TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 18-24, 2014
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
8:45 Worship, Sanctuary
8:45 The Invitation, WH
10:00 Sunday School
11:00 Worship, Sanctuary
4:00 Cub Scouts
5:00 Earthkeepers, CH
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
7:30 CASA, Gym
5:30 Women’s Study, CH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations
9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten
10:00 Faithbuilders
2:00 Littlest Angel Choir
2:30 CASA, CLC
3:00 Carol Choir
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
7:00 Youth Prayer Breakfast, Connie’s
9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten
2:30 CASA, CLC
3:00 Children’s Choir
4:30 Homework Helps
5:15 Finance Committee, FH
5:15 ReFRESH Dinner, WH
5;45 Younger Children, 121
5:45 Older Children, 219
6:00 ReFRESH Studies
6:00 Sanctuary Handbells
7:00 Chancel Choir
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations
9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten
9:00 Invitation Worship Planning
9:30 Altar Guild General Meeting, GR
1:15 Traceway Van
2:30 CASA, CLC
6:00 THS Football Banquet, WH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten
2:30 CASA, CLC
Confirmation Retreat, CLS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
9:00-12:00 Helping Hands Open
Confirmation Retreat, CLS