First United Methodist Church of Gadsden Birthdays This Week… May 25 Janis Hudak May 26 Betty Echols, Ava Staton May 27 Chris Copeland, Otis Deason, Joseph Jackson, Emily Sollie May 28 Jennifer Swann May 29 Tamiah Hood, Torrance Hood May 30 Jason Knowles, Marilyn Bugg, Grace Anne Page If your birthday has been missed or you are not sure we have the date, please call the church office and we will be glad to add this to your personal information in the database (mo/day/year). 256-547-8200 or email [email protected] Calendar for May 24 - May 30, 2015 May 24, Sunday Schedule May 25, Monday, Memorial Day Holiday, Church Office closed May 26, Tuesday, 2:00-4:00pm, Bible Study, Room 108, 5:00 pm, Yoga, Gym; 6:00 pm, NAMI, Room 110; May 27, Wednesday, 12:15 pm, Prayer Team, Sanctuary; 7:00 pm, Choir practice, Choir room May 28, Thursday, 9:00 am, Exercise Group, Gym; 5:30 pm, Thursday Service, Chapel; 6:15 pm, Cub Scout Troops, Room 207-211 & Gathering room; 7:00 pm, Wesley Foundation Meeting Sunday Schedule 8:45 am, Celebration, Gym 9:00 am, Sunday School 10:55 am, Traditions, Sanctuary Monday & Thursday Exercise Group 9-10 am in the gym. Tuesday 5:00 pm, Yoga Wednesday 12:15 pm Prayer Team 7:00 pm Choir Practice Wonderful Wednesdays will resume on August 12 Thursday Exercise Group 9-10 am in the gym 5:30 pm, Thursday Worship In the Chapel 7:00 pm, Wesley Foundation Friday 11-12:30 pm, Ladle of Love Gathering Room May 17, 2015 Volunteer Service Hours - 125 Total Attendance– 269 Thursday - 26 One United Service 235 Other-8 Sunday School– 63 General Offering– $5,951.43 YTD- $240,080.00 Connectional Mission - $0 Connectional Mission YTD - $7,950.00 ATTENDANCE We use the attendance sheets to record data in our computer and complete district and conference reports on individuals. This generates reports about membership and attendance. Service hours (volunteer time) can be any time you volunteer in our community, not just our church. May 24, 2015 www. fumcgadsden.org 115 So. 5th St. Gadsden, AL Immediate Prayer Concerns: Ken Casey Paula Beck Peggy Crabtree Jane Skipper Barbie Miller Marvin Kelley Anderson Roberts Buford Copeland Pete Matthews (Charlotte Rutland’s father) Bill Graham (son of Eileen Graham) John Wiggins (Denise Floyd’s father) Marie Lankford (Heather Staton’s mother) Bill Lankford (Heather Staton’s father) Continuing Prayer Concerns: Jami Beck Jeanne Cosper Randy Waits Don Hiltz Fred Sington Charlie Webb Dave Beck Lynn Mathis Harry Yocum Lura “Tis” Culli Dot Grizzell Alice Carrell Carol Kiernicki Winnie Mae Beasley Asher Mae Collins Jo Ed Seale Gadsden First News The People of Gadsden First United Methodist Church Changing Lives by Sharing Christ, Making Disciples, Serving and Giving Hope Honorariums and Memorials General Budget Fund: In memory of Clarence “Pinky” Simmons given by Tom and Judy Dawson. Music Fund: In memory of Clarence “Pinky” Simmons given by The Countryman Family: Rick, Jane Anne, and Joni Smith. ELC Scholarship Fund: In memory of Sara Rabun Johnson given by DeLeath and Gloria Rives. Serving This Sunday May 24 Sound Tech: Davis Varner Ushers:* Richard Carlson, Daniel Sizemore, Grover Kitchens, Sam Norris Greeters: Judy Dressman, Leone Norris, Terri Solllie Acolytes: Sara Margaret Waits, Abby Barnett, Drew McNair *Head Usher Celebration Kid’s Worship May 3 Communion May 10 Richey May 17 McKiven May 24 Norris May 31 Haller Traditional Children’s Church May 3 Communion May 10 Sollie May 17 Sizemore May 24 Staton May 31 Hager