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Thanks in part to your generosity in the First United Methodist Church’s August communion offering, Hospitality House now has new and badly needed conference room furniture including a table, chairs, and bookcase. Debra McCammon, Executive Director, shows off the new furniture, which is used for everything from board meetings to chaplain meetings with families of inmates about ... [Read more...]
Thanks in part to your generosity in the First United Methodist Church’s August communion offering, Hospitality House now has new and badly needed conference room furniture including a table, chairs, and bookcase. Debra McCammon, Executive Director, shows off the new furniture, which is used for everything from board meetings to chaplain meetings with families of inmates about ... [Read more...]
Thanks in part to your generosity in the First United Methodist Church’s August communion offering, Hospitality House now has new and badly needed conference room furniture including a table, chairs, and bookcase. Debra McCammon, Executive Director, shows off the new furniture, which is used for everything from board meetings to chaplain meetings with families of inmates about ... [Read more...]
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 21:5; 16; 15; Psalms 39:7
Father God, we praise You for Your faithfulness. For the plans You have for your people, and the strong guidance of Your hand on our lives, we give you thanks. As we study the scriptures we are blessed by the instruction we receive. From Proverbs we learn the importance of wisdom and knowledge. "The plans of the diligent lead surely to plent... [Read more...]
Stephen Ministers bring distinctively Christian care to those in need- - -God's love in action! Are you a compassionate person? A good listener? Do your friends know that you will keep their confidences? These are some of the most important attributes for Stephen Ministers. They use both words and deeds to express Christ's care for others --listening and comforting, c... [Read more...]
Scripture Reference. 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:10-17; John 10-28; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 John 4:4. 5:4
Father, we praise You for Your plan for us. We honor You with our hearts and our voices, as we give thanks for the many blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. His strength and pattern for living is our example. When Christ was tempted by the devil, He resisted, and through His resurrection, Sat... [Read more...]
Scripture Reference Matthew: 16:24-26; 10:32, 33
Father, as we continue to study and understand the meaning of discipleship, we read from Your Holy Word and discover Jesus words in Mathew as he teaches His disciples. His words are, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses h... [Read more...]
Scripture Reference: Genesis 20: 17-18; Numbers 12:13; Matthew 4:23, 9:35; John 14:12-15
Father, as we search the scriptures for passages on healing, we find them throughout the Old and New
Testaments. From Genesis we read that Abraham prayed for the healing of Abimeleck, his wife and his maidservants. You healed them and opened the wombs of the women and they bore children. In Numbers Moses in... [Read more...]
Scripture Ref. John 6:4, 8:12, 32; 14:6, 16, 26; Isaiah 53:5
Father, we come into Your presence with praise and thanksgiving for all that is ours in Jesus Christ. The scriptures teach us that You are the great provider. You gave your only Son to us as a gift of Your grace. Through Him, we have a way to spend eternity with You. We have life, light, truth, freedom and healing. We also have the gift... [Read more...]
FUMC member celebrates her 100th birthday.
Blanche Lund, FUMC member since 1981 and a very faithful attendee of church and Sunday School, turned 100 this year. She has been living in California with her daughter this past year but returned for a birthday celebration at FUMC with family and a large group of church friends.
Blanche moved to Huntsville in 1960, after raising two chi... [Read more...]
At age 28, John thought of himself as invincible. Physically strong, he was a former football player, and he had a good job on the management track for a plant in his Illinois hometown. But when the plant closed down, he found himself out of work. Six months later he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. "Things had been going so well for me. Then the rug was pulled out from under me. Not just on... [Read more...]
Are you aware of what materials are considered household hazardous products?
Examples of these products are cleaners, pesticides, oil paint, stains, varnishes, polishes and vehicle products. All of these products can contaminate our water, soil and air if disposed of incorrectly.
Never put these materials in the trash, drain or burn them.
The Huntsville City dump will accept some of the materia... [Read more...]
Visit our Celebration Ministries website for more information at www.celebrationministries.org
As the new Chairperson for the Restorative Justice Ministries at First UMC, I want to encourage our congregation to become an active participant in this ministry. The Angel Tree and Coat Donation projects, being the results of your dedication and gracious generosity, have brought to our attention other possible activities we may want to initiate through this program. I hope you will consider worki... [Read more...]
By Winnie Sandel.
Father in heaven, we praise You for Your love Your mercy and Your grace. Our prayer today is that You would continue to bless this congregtion of Your people as we study the holy Scriptures together. Help us remember as we pray the scriptures and personalize them for ourselves, that we are not reminding You of your promises, but claiming them and therefore increasing our faith. ... [Read more...]
Upcoming Events for Children:
Link to UMC page on Our Christian Roots.
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UMC: Our Christian Roots
There are many ways to pray...
Try some of these...
UMC Website article on prayer
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Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I cou... [Read more...]
Has your marriage become "ho-hum" or "mundane" and you would like to do something to enrich, enhance and enliven the relationship? Or do you have a good marriage that you would like to make into a great marriage? Then you might be interested in a Marriage Encounter Weekend. This event is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores and phones to focus on each other. Thi... [Read more...]
United Methodist Women in Missions for 142 Years
1867-2009
The purpose of the United Methodist Women (UMW) is "to know God and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church."
Huntsville First United Methodist Church's United Methodist Women has 142 members who enjoy fellowship as they meet as on... [Read more...]
The FUMC UMW offers a number of groups or circles.
Lydia Group meets on the 3rd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Leader is Lynda Henry. The location is announced monthly.
Susanna Wesley Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Leader is Dian Herrod. The location is the UMW Room at the Church.
Nash-Roberson Group meets on 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Leaders are Lavelle Roberson and Una Grace Nash.
Mary Fran... [Read more...]
Go to umc.org. Click on OUR FAITH then click on Mission and Ministry. Or click the link below.
Mission and Ministry
This page of the UMC website gives a full article on the meaning of missions to God's people and the Methodist Church.
Paragraph titles include:
We reach out to people and welcome them into the Church.
We relate people to God and help them deepen their relation... [Read more...]
The United Methodist Church has multiple resources for us.
This is a link to their page "Our People: The People of the United Methodist Church."
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OUR PEOPLE
The page has a montage of multiple individually inspiring stories, some written and some video.
The Texas Conference website carried the address by the Division President to the semi-annual meeting.
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Division President Report.
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United Methodist Women's Missions in Africa is an impressive number of sites and countries.
This link is on the United Methodist Conference website.
When the site opens,
click on United Methodist Women's Mission Outreach in Africa.
MAP OF UMW AFRICAN MISSIONS
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The following is a link to a page at the United Methodist Church website.
Curious about the early history of the Methodist Church and the Wesleys? This page offers multiple articles and links.
The Wesleys.
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The following links are to other websites.
Have you been wishing to hear the music of a particular hymn?
This website plays the music and has the printed words.
hymnsite.com
The following link is provided by the same website.
Charles Wesley's Hymns
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The Children's Choir meets Thursday from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The Choir performs in Worship on special occassions throughout the year.
Contact Melissa McDowell (936) 295-5441
or Windy Looney
The Praise Dance Team is being taught by Windy Looney. The Team meets Thursday from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Windy Looney
at (936) 581-2132
Confirmation is offered each year for the youth in 6th grade and above. The class is designed to study and share the meaning of our Christian faith, history, organization and teachings of The United Methodist Church, to discuss the sacraments and to respond to a call to commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In the context of our faith development, confirmation is an opportunity for our yo... [Read more...]
ACOLYTES are provided by our young people in 3rd grade and above. They are responsible for lighting the altar candles on Sunday mornings and presenting the offering plates to the altar. Scheduled training sessions are held as needed.
For more information contact: 936-295-5441
At First United Methodist Church children are always welcome in worship! We feel it is important to make children aware of the service and how we worship together. If you prefer, child care is available for infants and children through 4 years of age. Parent beepers are provided. For those children who stay in the Sanctuary to worship with their family, we offer activity sheets, colors, Children's... [Read more...]
Class members of all ages enjoy weekly lessons presented by Louise Looney, recent missionary to China, who encourages participants to grow their relationship with God to help them overcome life's struggles.
New Traditions Class Meets in the Conference Room, Rm. 15, 11:00 am
This Bible Study Class surveys the Old and New Testaments exploring Biblical narrative and doctrine in relationship to current issues confronting our daily lives. Class leader is Dr. John Wilson, engineer, physicist, professor and man of faith.
The Grand Sweep meets on the 3rd Floor in Room 301 at 11:00 a.m. (The Grand Sweep Class does not meet in June, July and August.)
This "Collage" class is for persons of all age and with diverse ideas, is led by Josie Erb Pickett, Dena Miller and Donna DesForges. The class is currently studying "The Fruit of the Spirit" and meets in Room 307 on the Third Floor at 11 a.m.
This class of older men meet each Sunday morning for Bible study with a discussion format, using the Adult Bible Study, International Lesson Series.
Men's Bible Class meets in the Memorial Concourse at 9:45 a.m.
This class of mostly senior adult women emphasizes fellowship, sharing and social activities in addition to Sunday programming of Christian education. Mrs. Phyllis Nichols, class teacher, presents the weekly lesson from the Adult Bible Study, International Lesson Series.
J.O.Y. Class meet in the Office Building in Room 18 at 9:45 a.m.
The class of retired couples and singles enjoys lecture style lessons from the Adult Bible Study, International Lesson Series. Class members also meet monthly for lunch and a time of fellowship.
The Builder's Class meets in the Office Building in Room 17 at 9:45 a.m.
This class of mostly adult couples enjoys in-depth discussions of lessons on a variety of topics, including social issues as well as Bible studies.
Inquirers meet in the Office Building in Room 15 at 9:45 a.m.
This Sunday School class started in 2009 and is for adults of all ages who like to participate in lively discussions on a variety of topics led by various class members. The class uses adult Bible materials and/or a faith based book as a catalyst for discussions and personal reflections.
The Friends Class meets on the 3rd floor in Room 301 at 9:45 a.m.
This adult Bible class, organized in 1970, is blessed with many active retired couples and singles. Led by Dr. Jerry Bruce, the class studies the Bible cover to cover--literally beginning with Genesis and working their way through to Revelation.
The Upper Room Class Meets on the 3rd Floor, Room 304 at 9:45 a.m.
The Challengers meet each Sunday to support each other and to discuss how to live a productive, joyful and fulfilling life as they challenge each other to honor God by keeping the faith with the responsibilities and tasks God has given. The class is led by Rev. Ellen Willett. Starting in July the class will study "Seeing Gray: Whre Faith and Politics Meet" a study prepared by Rev. Adam Hamil... [Read more...]
LIBRARY SERVICES:
All Library resources are available for home use. Books, magazines, and audio-cassettes
are loaned for two weeks; video-cassettesfor one week. Items in circulation may be reserved
by potential users. All materials are entered in the card catalog by author, title, and subject.
Library staff is available to assist patrons:
Locate information or materia... [Read more...]
LIBRARY RESOURCES:
BOOKS:
Titles are available for all age groups,
infants through senior adults, both fiction
and nonfiction.
Included are:
Reference books, such as Bible atlases, dictionaries, commentaries, concordances, handbooks, and encyclopedias
Bibles in various versions
Devotional and prayer materials
Seasonal and church yearbooks
Church histor... [Read more...]
The FUMC Mission Committee is sponsoring a project to help the West District make PETs for distribution in over 70 countries world wide.
The low-cost vehicles (all hand powered) assist persons in underdeveloped areas with transportation and mobility.Check it out, and see how YOU can HELP.
Check Out a PET
(Personal Energy Transportation) vehicle
The United Methodist Committee On Relief and United Methodist churches around the world reach out to the people of Haiti following the January 12th earthquake.UMCOR is responding to immediate needs for food and shelter, as well as coordinating with the Methodist Church of Haiti for teams to provide assistance over the weeks, months, and years ahead. out the UMCOR website at www.umcor.org for infor... [Read more...]
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