First United Methodist Church
April 3, 2016
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Church Announcements


THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of his sister, Jean Damewood and brother Bill by Bob Haupt.
 
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of
Joan Neese Downing who passed away on March 27, 2016.
 
NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: April 19-23, mark your calendar now! Every participating family/household receives a complimentary 8x10 portrait. You will also have the opportunity to purchase portraits and frames on the same day of photography. For the next several weeks, you will be able to make your appointment on Sunday or you may contact Marlene Wine, #389-9794 to schedule your appointment time. We will not be scheduling through the church office.
 
HELP WITH GENESIS SERVICE: We need a few more folks/families to help set-up chairs for our Genesis Service. You will only be asked to do it once a quarter! It takes 2 people less than 45 minutes to set-up the chairs! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to teach their children how to be a part of the church. Please let Dawna Pennington at #314-9340  or  pennington-dawna@aramark.com know if you can help or have questions!
 
LOAF SUNDAY is next Sunday, April 10th. Please bring a loaf of bread
to support the Salem Food Pantry.
 
UPCOMING S.K.Y. TRIP: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. The cost is $45.00 which includes lunch. The program is "Peace in the Valley". Join us for this heavenly tribute to the world's most beloved genre of music. Featuring songs you grew up singing and are still singing today. The sign-up sheet is located on the S.K.Y. bulletin board located outside the chapel.
 
S.A.E.M.: Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries is collecting peanut butter in 32oz. and 64oz. jars for Summer Feed & Read. Please bring donations to the church office by Monday, April 11, 2016. Thank you for helping us in this important ministry!
 
ONLINE GIVING? Did you know that you can give your offering/tithes online now? Go to our website at  http://www.fumcsalemva.org to click on the link and follow instructions. This also gives you an online directory with current contact information. Contact Cindy Davis with questions.
 
FULL-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR: We are looking for one. The job description is on our website here:  http://www.fumcsalemva.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/YouthJobDescriptionr022516.doc . If you know someone who might be interested, please pass along this information. Applications will be available through the church office.
 
ROANOKE DISTRICT UMW SPIRITAL LIFE RETREAT: April 16th at 9am at Crockett Springs UMC. Speaker: Donna Conrad, author of "Recognizing God's  Grace." Cost of lunch $10. Please bring gently used bras for Victims of Human Trafficking.
 
HERMITAGE SPRING FLING: Huge Yard Sale and Bake Sale, including Attic Treasures, Books, Jewelry, Clothing, etc. on Friday, April 22, 2016.
9am-2pm at Hermitage in Roanoke. Concessions will be available for purchase. Accepting donations: Anyone wishing to donate items for the sale must contact the Hermitage to schedule a delivery date and time for their donation drop off.  (#767-6800)
 
BECOME A MEMBER OF FUMC. We invite you to consider becoming a member of our church family.  Membership in a church is really about discipleship - about being a faithful follower of Christ.  At FUMC, we work to help all our members and prospective members become followers of Christ. 
There are several ways one can join the church:
1. Through a profession of faith in Jesus Christ & baptism.
2. Through transfer from another denomination or UM Church.
3. Affiliate Membership (for persons who are members of another UMC but who reside in another place a good portion of the year & wish to also be a member of our church).
4. Associate Membership (for those who are members of another denomination under the same conditions as affiliate members). Under affiliate and associate membership you retain membership in both churches.
 
If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions, call the church office or speak with one of the ministers.
 
Monday, April 4
      Stephen Ministry mtg/10am/116
      Girl Scouts/6&7pm
      Boy Scouts/7pm/SR
      AA /7pm/ 208
 
 
      Tuesday, April 5
      Bulletin Deadline, 12N
     SKY Board mtg/10am/116
          
      Wednesday, April 6
      Men's Bible Study/6:30am/116
      Preschool Staff mtg/12:15/116
      Girl Scouts/6pm/SR
      Troop 51 Ldr. mtg/6:30pm/116
 
 
      Thursday, April 7
      Small Group/10am/116
      Resounding Joy/6:15pm
      Sanctuary Choir/7:30pm
 
 
      Friday, April 8
      Parliamentarian mtg/10am/116
      AA/8pm/ 208
      Al Anon/8pm/116
 
 
      Saturday, April 9
      Youth Confirmation Retreat
 


First United Methodist Church
125 W Main St
Salem, Virginia 24153
540-389-5459