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FIRST NEWS “Helping people grow to love Jesus and each other.”

July, 2019

Pre-K (4yrs) - 5th grade

July 28 - August 1st 4:30p - 7:00p

Dinner Included

Volunteer & Child Registration Open: fumcheath.org

FUMC

HEATH

VBS

OUTREACH

Genesis Center

The Genesis Center provides homes for both women and their children in a Christian based

environment. FUMC Health supports this center through donations, financial giving, and time spent

working in the warehouse or in the center. If you want more information on how you can serve this

organization, please contact Barbara Rohde at 713-594-2800. She would be happy to work with

you in any capacity.

H.A.T.S. (Heath Area Terrific Seniors)

July 3, 12:00pm

Picnic & Program

Celebrate the 4th with a HATS picnic and program.

Heath Area Terrific Seniors is a group that meets the first Wednesday of each month for fun and fellowship.

Gently used donations are always welcome. You can

drop items at the church , or take them directly to the

Genesis Center. (2675 TX 34, Kaufman, TX).

Monetary donations are ALWAYS appreciated!

WALK TO EMMAUS

DISCIPLESHIP

Women's Walk 278

11-7 - 11-10 at Sabine Creek

The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all." For information about Emmaus Walks please call Barbara Rohde at 713-595-2800 or [email protected].

Men's Walk 277

9-26 - 9-29 at Lake Lavon

MUSIC MINISTRIES

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES

The youth are heading to mission camp! We are attending Team Effort's camp once again and traveling to Copperhill, TN the week of July 6th - 13th. During this week our youth will deepen and grow their faith in God through worship and through

serving the community. Please be in prayer for our 9 youth and 2 leaders throughout this week as we encounter God on the work site and in worship.

Thank you Bells, Flute, Chancel Choirs and Praise team for volunteering Sunday after Sunday, serving/participating/leading worship week after week, enriching our worship experience! We'll resume rehearsals mid August. Meanwhile, will you prayerfully consider recruiting or asking others to join in on our laugh filled, spirit moving, worship filled rehearsals? If God is calling or tugging your heart to join a ministry, won't you consider music ministry? Your willingness to serve and learn is all you need. If you have any questions or interest, please contact Keum [email protected] Thank you! Our worship is just not the same without your voices, talents and spirit!

CONGREGATIONAL CONNECTIONS

July Birthdays July Anniversaries 1—Christina Prothro 7—Mark & Karen Babb 2—Richard Bellamy 8—Tom & Margaret Davidson Garrett Monkress 11—Dennis & Catherine Conder 3- Thor Eaton Dennis Wells 5—Megan Gilliland Austin Wells Preston Wells 7—Jenifer Maberry Beth White 8— Gloria Hodges 9— Carla Brooks 10—Jared Allen 13—Phyllis Mansfield 15—Larry Marshall 16—J.C. Hohenshelt 19—Brett Thames

*If we missed a Birthday or Anniversary, we are so SORRY!! Please email [email protected] to get it added to our list.

Join us on July 4th for the Heath Independence

Day Parade.

If you would like to help decorate the church float,

please be at the church by 7:00am If you would like

to ride the float and hand out flyers, please be at the

church by 7:45am

PARADE STARTS AT 9:00AM

Please wear RED AND BLUE

Pastor Omar is on sabbatical until July 22, and will not have access to email, phone calls, or texts. Our amazing staff will handle regular hospital and other pastoral visits. The Rev. Joe Pool at FUMC Rockwall will cover any serious pastoral emergencies. If you need pastoral assistance from the staff please call or text Kerri Bergerhouse at 214-697-8014. If there is a pastoral emergency after hours you can contact Rev. Pool at 940-736-0808.

A very special thank you to

Rev. Reid Fade, Lee Gilbert and

David White for stepping in to

preach while Pastor Omar

is on sabbatical.

He will be back in the pulpit

July 28.

PRAYERS IN THE PARLOR

Prayers in the Parlor meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to pray for

the needs of our congregation, community and the world. If these “Prayer

Warriors” can pray for you or a loved one, please submit your prayer request by

calling the church office or call/text or email Barbara at 713-594-2800 ,

[email protected].

This summer please remember...the church continues to operate with utilities, salaries, etc. all summer long. Before you head out for your summer vacation, won’t you consider signing up for Direct Deposit? It’s easy and it’s free! Contact Kerri to signup. It only takes a few minutes! [email protected] or 972-771-6732.

Your

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Financial Update – May 2019

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General Fund/Operating Update:

January Beginning Cash Balance: $ 54,168

Year-to-Date Results for 2019:

General Fund Receipts: $138,050

General Operating Expenses: ($159,208)

Net Operating Results: ($ 21,158)

May Ending Cash Balance: $ 33,010

Dear Congregation,

Through May, our operating net results of the deficit of $21,158 were about $5,000 below

budgeted results. We are slightly lower by about $15,000 on receipts compared to budget

year-to-date. However, our expenses have also been lower than anticipated by $9,807. Our

annual operating budget approved by the board has expenses of $410,000 for the year. In

addition to the general /operating fund, we continue to have significant dedicated account

funds. The interest from those funds currently held for investment or other dedicated

purposes is received into the general fund each month as part of the above shown receipts.

We appreciate your continued financial support of the monthly and annual operating needs of

this Church.

We are still actively recruiting members of the congregation to assist us with the weekly count

as volunteer tellers. Normally, each teller might serve a couple of months during a calendar

year to help count the offerings after service. If you are interested in serving, please let Kerri

know or discuss with me.

Peace in Christ,

Brett Thames

STAFF CONNECT

Kerri Bergerhouse—Administration [email protected] Keum (Kim) Hwang—Worship [email protected] Abie Alford—Youth & Children [email protected] Ellyn Jacobson—Director, Lil’ Voyagers (MDO) [email protected] Omar Rikabi—Pastor [email protected]

Web: fumcheath.org Facebook: /fumcheath Twitter: @fumcheath Email: [email protected] Phone: 972-771-6732 Office: 140 Smirl Drive Heath, TX 75032 Mon-Thu 9am-3pm Fri 9am-12pm

July 3—HATS Gathering

July 4—4th of July Parade

OFFICE CLOSED

July 7—Youth Camp

July 10—VBS Decorating

July 17—VBS Decorating

July 21—Mandatory Volunteer VBS Meeting

July 22—Omar Returns

July 24—VBS Decorating

July 28-August 1—VBS

UPCOMING EVENTS