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THE MESSENGER
210 Hickory Street SE
Hartselle, AL 35640
First United Methodist Church
210 Hickory Street SE
Hartselle, AL 35640
www.fumchartselle.org
(256) 773-6952
March 26, 2017
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
March 29, 2017 • Spring Break
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
We will not have Dinner or Classes during
Spring Break.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 13, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Sunday, April 9th, is Palm Sunday. This is the
beginning of Holy Week. The Thursday of that
week, April 13th, is Maundy Thursday. At 7:00
pm that evening, we will again hold a service
of Holy Communion and Tenebrae. With Holy
Communion we will remember the institution
of this sacrament by our Lord at the Last
Supper he shared with his disciples on that
first Maundy Thursday. In the Tenebrae
(Service of Darkness) portion of that evening
we will remember our Lord’s agony in the
Garden, his arrest, trial, scourging and finally
his crucifixion.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
RELAY FOR LIFE
May 12, 2017
6:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. • JP Cain Stadium
Hartselle First will be having a Relay for Life Team this year!
We would love to have the church family involved. If you are
interested in this wonderful event where our community
comes together to fight cancer and save lives, contact Kyla
Blackwood (256) 654-1297 or Beth McHugh (256) 654-0720.
We will be selling T-shirts and raffling off a T-shirt
quilt, to raise money for FUMC TEAM! T-shirts are $15
each. Youth sizes available.
This is a very meaningful way to remember
the sacrifice made for us by our Lord Jesus
and to prepare ourselves for the glory of the
resurrection on Easter. You are encouraged to
make your plans to attend our Maundy
Thursday service.
We would like to welcome into
membership of FUMC, Kenton, Carla,
Madison (not pictured) and Britt
Gillette. They come by UMC Transfer
from Hartselle Church of Christ. Their
address is: 2200 Breeding Dr, Hartselle.
Phone #: 256-612-9224.
CHICK FLICK
Monday, March 27, 2017
7:00 p.m. • Student Worship Center
Feature Movie: Temple Grandin
SYMPATHY
The pastors, staff and membership of
FUMC wish to extend sincere Christian
sympathy to Ray & Linda Russell and family
in the death of Ray’s mother, Addie Russell,
March 15, 2017.
Temple Grandin is a 2010 award wining biopic directed by Mick Jackson and starring
Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, an autistic
woman who revolutionized practices for the
humane handling of livestock on cattle
ranches and slaughterhouses.
Come join us for a free movie and snacks
and great fellowship! Bring your lawn chairs
if desired.
GOOD SAMARITAN & HOPE HOUSE
Good Samaritan and Hope House are asking for one or two items a
month to help meet the needs of families seeking help. These items are
not donated on a regular basis.
Find us on Facebook @ Faith House and
Follow us on Twitter @ fumcfaithhouse for immediate needs.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
ATTENDANCE
Worship total..…..……...……………535
Sunday School .………...…………..296
FINANCES
ITEMS NEEDED FOR MARCH:
Good Sam: Cleaning Supplies
Hope House: Towels and Sheets
BUDGET
Budget for 2017…………..$985,967.82
Required to date…..……...$227,531.04
Received to Date..……..…$184,067.84
Received 03-19…………….$10,375.01
GUESTS
CAPITAL FUND
Received to Date…….…….$30,231.11
Received 03-19…...………....$1,085.00
Jacki Lane, Reece Crow, Neil, Lanie Mae, Hudson, and Jake Morton, Savanah,
Payton & Isaiah Clemons, Norah & Quinn Jordan, Kim, Jacob and Caleb
Pittman, Joey Waddell, Betty Moore, Amy Shelton, Mattie Shelton, Euel &
Ramona James, Emily and Katie Springs, Larry & Lynette Thompson, Lydia
Dunn, Andrew Dunn, Eli & Hannah Perez, Aaron Dunn, Skylar Bowers,
Marlene Whitely, Shannon Moseley, Eve Cheatham, Conner and Sam Hughes
“…We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit
himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot
express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of
the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in
accordance with God’s will.”
- Romans 8:26-27
Prayer Concerns for Our Church Family
OTHER FUNDS
Received to Date……….….$24,288.29
Received 03-19...……...…….$1,195.00
WORSHIP GREETERS & MORE
8:45 Greeter (Sanc.) Jeff Holsclaw
8:45 Coffee Time
Mike & Erin Helmick
Scott & Megan Burton
Bill Whatley, Jean Hancock, Debby Bramlett, Jim Svetz,
Phyllis Lester
9:00 Greeters
Prayer Concerns for Family and Friends
9:00 Coffee Time
Ministry Center
Julie McAbee
9:00 Set - Up
Mark McAnally
Need Volunteer
Amy Crow //// (Friend of Amy King), Mary Quinn ///
(Friend of Robert Peck), John Taylor Powers /// (Friend
of the Sittason Family), Peggy Bland // (Sister of Pat
Putman), Beth Buckelew // (Cousin of Billy Buckelew),
Betty Jo Scott // (Sister of Gene Buckelew), Larry Naylor
// (Friend of Kathi Shaffer), Dicky Chastain / (Father of
Toby Chastain), Vivian Hudson / (Cousin of Brenda
Halbrooks)
Continue to Pray for
Ann Anderson, Linda Legg, Sim Howell, Faye
Sparkman, Pat Drinkard, Leesia Johnson, Nita Bennett,
Mary Paul Hendry, Catherine Ann Sims, Susan Penn,
Shirley Pitts, Anne Walker, Larry Lemons, Randy
Lewis, Dot Biles
FROM THE PASTOR
We have all heard the expression “talk is cheap.” We have often felt that when it comes to the
talk of politicians talk is not only cheap, but meaningless. I enjoy watching the ABC Sunday
morning political talk show “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” (though I must admit
that George is not there at least half the time). But watching that talk show or any number of
others, I get so furious when a politician or a politician’s representative is asked a question he
or she talks a great deal, but never answers the question that was asked. Even if the person is
asked a simple “Yes” or “No” question, the answer given is anything but “Yes” or “No.” Talk is
often very, very cheap.
Jesus felt the same way about talk that was not backed up by action. One time he said
something that should give all of us pause. In Matthew 7: 21 Jesus is recorded as saying, Not
everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who
does the will of my Father in heaven. Jesus reminded the people then what he would remind
you and me today; that the true test of our relationship with him is not finally about what we
say, but rather about what we do. To be a Christian is not just to call Jesus “Lord” and
“Savior”. The trust test of a Christian is whether or not he or she lives in obedience to God’s
will.
This Sunday at CrossTies and 11:00 we will be looking at that verse from Matthew. I invite you
to one of those services. But whatever service you attend (and since this weekend marks the
beginning of Spring Break even if you are not in worship here) I encourage you to reflect
prayerfully and seriously on those words of the One we call Lord.
God bless you always!
Jimmy
9:00 Take Down
11:00 March
Ushers:
Sr. High Students
Chase Lusk (Chair)
Mark Quint, (Co-chair),
Jerry Weeks,
John McFee
NURTURE
Please let us know when someone who is not connected to a Sunday School Class or other small group is ill,
just home from the hospital, in an accident, is absent from their place in worship, experiences a death or life
changing event. Please call Ellen Hodgen at 256-345-6910 or Margaret Campbell at 256-773-4817.
THANK YOU
Our church has again received a letter of appreciation from Scott Selman, the Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer of our North Alabama Annual Conference. The letter comes to express Scott’s and the
annual conference’s appreciation to this church for paying 100% of our district, conference and General
Church askings. We receive such a letter every year because every year this church remains
faithful in our support of the ministry of The United Methodist Church beyond our local congregation.
Thank you for continuing this great and vitally important tradition.
THE CREED
Beginning Wednesday, April 5, 2017 • 6:30 p.m. • Room 208
If you regularly attend one of our traditional services, or you have visited one, you have probably been
invited to recite an "affirmation of faith" or "The Apostles' Creed." You may have found yourself wondering: "Why are we doing this?", "Why are we talking about the catholic Church", "Is this really what I
believe?" During the month of April we will attempt to answer those questions and more. Our youth
minister Toby Chastain will be leading a 4week series during WNA that will dive into the history,
theology, and practice of reciting our creed. We hope you will join us!
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY:
March 26
Recreational Ministry Center Closed
7:55 a.m.— 8:25 a.m. Early Riser Sunday School Class (Student Café)
8:45 a.m.
Early Worship Service (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Service (Gym)
10:00 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
4:00 p.m.
Instrumental Ensemble (Sanctuary)
4:30 p.m.
NO FATHOM Nursery (101)
5:00 p.m.
NO FATHOM (Gym / Student Center)
5:00 p.m.
NO Confirmation Class (309)
MONDAY:
March 27
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walking Track Hours
7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. NO Preschool
8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Firm Up Exercise (208)
9:30 a.m.
NO Staff (207)
7:00 p.m.
Chick Flick (Student Center)
TUESDAY:
March 28
6:30 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym)
7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Walking Track Hours
7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. NO Preschool
9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (203)
10:00 a.m.
NO Heritage Choir (Choir room)
3:00 p.m.
NO Children’s Handbells (Handbell room)
6:00 p.m.
NO Carillon Choir (Handbell room)
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts (2nd floor)
6:30 p.m.
Cub Scouts (3rd floor)
WEDNESDAY:
March 29
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walking Track Hours
7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. NO Preschool
8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Firm Up Exercise (208)
10:00 a.m.
Falkville Sing-A-Long
3:00 p.m.
NO United Café (Student Center / Gym)
4:30 p.m.—5:15 p.m. NO Youth Praise Band Practice (115)
5:30 p.m.
NO Wednesday Night Alive Dinner (Gym)
5:30 p.m.
NO Notations (Handbell room)
6:15 p.m.
NO Children’s Choir, Led by Sonja McKelvy (308)
6:30 p.m.
NO Kidz Bible (306)
6:15 p.m.
NO Uplink (Student Center)
6:15 p.m.
NO Broken and Blessed (209)
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY:
6:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m
FRIDAY:
7:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
NO The Daniel Plan (208)
NO Men Wanted (207)
NO Uninvited (204)
NO The Gospel of Mark (211)
NO Psalm 1 Society, 5th & 6th grade boys (312)
NO Daughters by Design, 5th & 6th grade girls (311)
NO Jr. High Cohesion Groups (Student Center)
NO Copper Clappers (Handbell room)
Chancel Choir (Choir room)
NO Praise Team Practice (Gym)
March 30
NO Youth Lenten Breakfast (Student Center)
Walking Track
NO Preschool
Women’s Bible Study (208)
Praise Team Practice (Gym)
March 31
Walking Track
NO Preschool
Firm Up Exercise (208)
MEMORIALS
BUDGET
In memory of Garlin Cheatham and Christine Hendrix
by Don & Mickey Swanner.
CAPITAL
In memory of Addie B. Russell by Bill & Jane Padgett.
In memory of Gail Peck, Clara Nell Howell and Cricket Hendrix
by Kevin & Sally Corum.
In memory of Aunt Gail Peck by Jim & Kathy Payne.
GOOD SAMARITAN
In memory of Addie Russell by Bob & Daphne Sittason.
In memory of Addie B. Russell and Loy Greenhill by Bob & Lynn Schofield.
HIS SHEEP WERE FED!
EASTER LILIES
Thanks to you the Good Samaritan shelves have been restocked!
Our need and focus for March/April is cleaning items. You would
think these items would be covered by WIC/Food Stamps, but they
are not.
Please bring a cleaning product: bleach, vinegar,
ammonia, sponges, scratchy cloth, SOS pads, etc. One item per
family per week would be very helpful. Cleanliness is close to
Godliness!
Let’s celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior! Let’s
beautify the Sanctuary and Ministry Center in celebration by
decorating with Lilies this Easter. The Lilies will be placed in the
service in which you attend (8:45 and 11:00—Sanctuary or 9:00
Ministry). They will be available for purchase for $10.00 each.
Place an order in honor of a friend, loved one, Sunday School
teacher, for someone who deserves a big thank you or in memory
of a loved one or friend. You may want to purchase one for your
own use.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Women’s Only Spring Build
May 6, 2017 • 413 Denver Place, Decatur • 7:50 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Envelopes with order forms will be available in the Narthex
and the Ministry Center Lobby, April 2nd.
They will be painting inside of house, foundation block and shoe
molding. Volunteers must be 16 and older to work. Go to http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449aaa729a4fc1-413denver or call
Jenny Guthrie at Habitat, 256-340-9609, ext. 227 to sign up. You
may also contact Ragan Chastain of our Missions Committee if
you have questions.
You may place them in the offering plate or return them to the
church office. The Lilies will be available to take home after the
worship services on Easter Sunday.
MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA
September 18-25, 2017
Marty Hand will be leading a mission trip to Costa Rice in
September. The mission trip will involve working with Voice of
Liberty, International and missionary, Carlos Cunningham, to
lead a Kairos weekend at a local men’s prison. The cost of the trip
will be around $1,400 per person. This includes airfare, room &
board. Please contact Marty if you are interested in getting more
information
about
this
trip.
25 6 - 9 9 0 - 5 3 0 4
or
[email protected].
Money and forms must be turned into the church office by
April 9th.
OLDER ADULT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
We at Sumatanga are please to announce that we are partnering
with a long-running ministry for Older Adults. Sweet Spirits is a
group of older adults that faithfully meets for retreats at
Sumatanga twice a year, and plan additional outings periodically
throughout the year.
Their time at Sumatanga is filled with laughter, prayer, and
praise. We are excited to invite older adults in your congregation
to come and be a part of this retreat event.
If you are interested in the Sweet Spirit Retreat, April 18-21,
2017, brochures are available in the church office.
TAPESTRY T-SHIRTS ON CLEARANCE
THANK YOU
If you have wanted one of our Tapestry brown long-sleeved
t-shirts, now is the time to buy! We have marked them down to
$5.00 and they are available in the church office. Limited sizes.
Thank you all for the prayers, the love and kindness given me following the heart attack. You all have been so encouraging and
supportive as I have been moving thru cardiac rehab.
Thank you so very much! Carol McCune
Sunday, April 9, 2017
2:00 p.m.
At the home of Bill & Wendy Swann
(1023 Roan Road NE)
Sunday, April 9, 2017
2:00 p.m.
At the home of Bill & Wendy Swann
(1023 Roan Road NE)
We hope that our church family will join us for fun, fellowship,
and desserts. Egg donation baskets have been placed in all of
the adult Sunday School rooms as well as the church office. We
are asking for eggs stuffed with toddler-friendly candy and no
chocolate. Some ideas for this may be smarties, starburst,
skittles, etc.. Also, if you would like to help in any way with the
Easter Egg Hunt, please contact Kelli Morton, Children’s
Minister (205-218-5671). We will need help facilitating egg
hunts for different age groups and will also need desserts for
the event. We are looking forward to a great day celebrating
this wonderful Easter Season!
We hope that our church family will join us for fun,
fellowship, and desserts. Egg donation baskets have been
placed in all of the adult Sunday School rooms as well as the
church office. We are asking for eggs stuffed with
toddler-friendly candy and no chocolate. Some ideas for this
may be smarties, starburst, skittles, etc.. Also, if you would
like to help in any way with the Easter Egg Hunt, please
contact Kelli Morton, Children’s Minister (205-218-5671).
We will need help facilitating egg hunts for different age
groups and will also need desserts for the event. We are
looking forward to a great day celebrating this wonderful
Easter Season!
Tickets are $15.00 and are available in the
Tickets are $15.00 and are available in the
church office or online at fumchartselle.org
church office or online at fumchartselle.org
Teri Lynne Underwood is passionate about encouraging others to
embrace the abundant life that God promises, she is especially
fond of busy women and girl moms - mostly because that’s exactly
what she is.
Teri Lynne Underwood is passionate about encouraging others to
embrace the abundant life that God promises, she is especially
fond of busy women and girl moms - mostly because that’s exactly
what she is.
Teri Lynn’s newest book, “Praying for Girls: Asking God for the
Things They Need Most” will be available this fall. Teri Lynne
equips girl moms to invest in the spiritual growth of their
daughters through prayer (Prayers forGirls.com).
Teri Lynn’s newest book, “Praying for Girls: Asking God for the
Things They Need Most” will be available this fall. Teri Lynne
equips girl moms to invest in the spiritual growth of their
daughters through prayer (Prayers forGirls.com).
Teri Lynne is a popular women’s ministry speaker and serves her
local church in Russellville, AL. She is married and has a
teenaged daughter .
Teri Lynne is a popular women’s ministry speaker and serves her
local church in Russellville, AL. She is married and has a
teenaged daughter .
First United Methodist Church ● 210 Hickory Street, SE
Hartselle, AL ● 256-773-6952
First United Methodist Church ● 210 Hickory Street, SE
Hartselle, AL ● 256-773-6952