First United Methodist Church The Weekly Word Dr. Tom Robbins, Senior Pastor Rev. Jason Hamilton, Associate Pastor Rev. Don Moore, Associate Pastor Dr. Jannette Miller, Associate Pastor Rev. Hubert Austin, Associate Pastor OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Office (254) 773-5269 Pastoral Care (Available 24/7) (254) 300-7723 Or email: [email protected] SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Wellspring Worship in the Family Life and Worship Center 9:30 a.m. Sunday Radio Broadcast KTEM 1400 AM 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School July 27, 2014 www.fumctemple.org Sermon Scripture 7/27/14: Romans 8:26-28 First United Methodist Church Attendance Sunday, July 20, 2014 8:30 a.m. Traditional 126 11:00 a.m. Traditional 186 8:30 a.m. Wellspring 67 11:00 a.m. Wellspring 120 Chapel 13 Total 512 7-21-13 609 7-22-12 554 7-24-11 508 Your Money at Work OPERATING BUDGET - June 2014 Income: $128,423 Expense: $127,299 Difference: $ 1,123 Year to Date 2014 Income: $836,067 Expense: $895,152 Difference: $<59,084> PASSING THE TORCH 2014 Campus Expansion Note Balance: $ 2,912,692 MISSION FUNDS UPDATE Pastor’s Discretionary: $ 2,979 Food Pantry: $ 2,417 Feed My Sheep: $ 1,250 Additional Funding Opportunities If you are interested in making a donation above your regular giving, contact Charlie Davis for more informa- tion at 773-5269. Any and all donations (monetary or food) to the Food Pantry or monetary donations for Feed My Sheep are appreciated. CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY If you did not have a chance to sign up to have your picture made for our new church pictorial directory we will have a make up day on Friday, August 22nd. You can sign up by going to our web site and clicking on the Lifetouch picture slider on our home page. www.fumctemple.org. If you do not have access to our website please call Melissa in the church office, 254-773-5269. She will be happy to assist you in signing up to have your picture made. Backpack Buddies have arrived! It's that time of year! Tags and instructions will be available for pickup in the Church Office or on Sundays in the Family Life & Worship Center or the 2nd floor landing of the main building. We ask that all backpacks be returned no later than Wednesday July 30th. What's a Backpack Buddy you ask? First United Methodist has part- nered yearly with an interdenominational ministry to provide backpacks and school supplies to low-income children in Temple ISD. This year, FUMC has committed to providing 200 backpacks and supplies to Ken- nedy Powell Elementary and Travis Science Academy (Middle School). Simply pick up a tag & instructions, write your name on the list, and bring back a backpack full of supplies. If you would like to partner with a friend to provide, that's great! If you are not keen on shopping for school supplies, we'll help you out! Checks can be made to FUMC with "Backpack Buddies" in the memo line. It costs approx. $40 per back- pack & supplies. Thank you so much for helping with this important ministry! Amanda will need help delivering backpacks on August 4th. Please contact Amanda if you are able to help deliver. Border Crisis On Sunday, August 3, 2014, we invite you to participate in a special Communion Rail Offering benefitting those working in the midst of the Texas Border Crisis. All monies placed on the altar railing will be sent to the UM agencies working at the border and will directly benefit the many innocent victims in- volved. Let us show the love of Christ to those in need. "I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was na- ked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me....when you have done it for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me [Jesus]." (Mat 25:35, 40b) If you are unable to attend on August 3rd, you may find links on our website and Facebook page to give electronically. For the latest updates and a letter from the UM Bishops of Texas, you can go to this link: http://ctcumc.org/pages/detail/2533 . First United Methodist Church Temple Youth Director Job Opening Full Time Position Preferred Qualifications: A Christian who understands the teachings of the United Methodist Church, Bachelor’s degree or higher, Demonstrates strong teaching skills, Strong organiza- tional and leadership skills, Ability to build and lead volunteer teams Experience working with 5 th & 6 th graders (Tweens) and 7 th - 12 th graders (Jr. & Sr. High) Please email resumes by August 8th to Laura Cloud, [email protected] or mail them to the church office, Attn: Laura Cloud, 102 N. Second Street Temple, TX 76501 Family Promise Returns to FUMC! As part of our call to love and serve those in our community, especially those who struggle with homelessness, we will be participating in Family Promise ministries of Temple beginning this fall. Family Promise is a ministry of radical hospitality that helps families transition from homelessness to permanent resi- dency in partnership with a number of area churches. The church's part is to provide shelter, fellowship, and some meals for one week at a time. This will happen about once per quar- ter. We will need lots of volunteers as well as donations of money, food, and other items. Watch for an announcement very soon about an introductory meeting after church some Sunday. We'll provide lunch and an opportunity for you to learn more about this ministry and how you can get involved. In the mean- time, please be in prayer for this wonderful outreach ministry and your potential role in it. And, as always, please contact me if you have questions or would like to get involved. "So welcome each other, in the same way that Christ also wel- comed you, for God's glory." (Rom 15:7) God bless, Pastor Jannette