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FUMC Weekly News

March 28, 2022

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Dear Carol,

Join Us Sunday Mornings

9:00 am - Modern Worship

10:00 am - Sunday School

11:00am - Traditional Worship

Worship In-Person or online at: https://fumcbg.online.church/

Sunday's Worship Service: If you missed Sunday's worship service,

you can view it on our website, www.fumcbg.org, under "Worship Services."

COMMITMENT SUNDAY - April 3

This coming Sunday, April 3 will be Commitment Sunday for our Removing the Stone campaign. Please plan to turn in your pledge before then or bring your campaign pledge card to worship that morning to turn into the offering plate. You can pledge online now here.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BISHOP PALMER

Please watch this important message from Bishop Gregory V. Palmer regarding recent news in The United Methodist Church.

PRAYER VIGIL

TODAY 8:00 am - 8:15 p.m.

Sanctuary or from home

There are still some openings on our prayer vigil schedule today if you are interested in participating. Sign up at the link below.

We want to thank God for the many blessings we have received and pray for the needs and vision for our church moving forward. This is also a time to pray for our neighbors near us and for our sisters and brothers around the world.

PRAYER VIGIL SIGN UP

Prayer Tent:

We encourage you to place the prayer tent previously mailed to you in a visible place and pray it now and throughout Lent.

And do not forget to do good and share with others,

for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrew 13:16

Not an equal share, but an equal sacrifice.

BOTTLED WATER NEEDED:

Crim Elementary is in need of bottled water for their students. Due to covid restrictions they are not allowed to use the drinking fountains and many students don't bring their own refillable water bottle. Donations can be dropped off during church office hours or on Sundays.

PRAYER JARS:

The season of Lent is a time for self-examination and anticipation as we recall the events in the life of Jesus that ultimately led to the cross and his resurrection. We often practice the spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer and giving or acts of service to help us follow in the path Jesus sets before us.

Prayer jars with craft sticks with names of people and groups connected with FUMC and our ministry partners are available for you to take and pray over during Lent. There are jars located on the candle altar table, at the coffee station and the welcome table in the main hallway. Please feel free to take as many names as you feel called to do.

"This is the confidence we have in approaching God:

that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." I John 5:14 (NIV)

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP

April 14; 7:00 pm

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for our Holy Week Maundy Thursday Worship service.

KNITTING GROUP

1:00 pm - Second Tuesday of the Month

Next date: April 12

The Knitting group at the church is again meeting in-person and invite anyone interested to join the group! Don't knit? - you are welcome to come and enjoy a time of fellowship. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jo Vernon at 419-353-2683.

UMCOR DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE

United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries. Click HERE to donate.

PLASTIC EGGS NEEDED!

We are in need of plastic eggs for the egg hunt. If you can donate, please drop off in the office during the week or on Sunday morning. Thank you!

EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Volunteers are needed on Easter morning at 8:00 am to help with hiding all the eggs for the egg hunt. If you would be willing to help, please email Stacy Kerr.

CHILDCARE HELP NEEDED!!

We are in need of childcare help on Easter Sunday, April 17th especially for the 9am worship service. service. If you are planning to attend the traditional service at 11am, please consider helping out in the nursery during the 9am service. If you are able to help, please email Stacy Kerr.

2022 ALTAR FLOWERS

If you would like to provide Altar flowers for a Sunday, you can sign up at the link below or call the church office to reserve your date. The price for flowers for this year will be $30.

Vases: Please consider returning your altar flower vase to the church and we will return them to the Flower Basket for them to reuse.

Altar Flower Sign Up

WILLING TO SERVE?

Greeters Needed: We are in need of people to serve as greeters before the 9am and 11am worship services each week. If you would be wiling to help, please sign up here.

Money Counters Needed: One money counter is needed after the 11am service to count with our regularly schedule person each week. Training can be provided. Sign up here.

Digital Ministry Help Needed: Volunteers are needed to help with digital ministry each week. This involves live streaming, digital hosting for our online church, and running slides for song lyrics. No experience is necessary, training is provided! If interested or need more information, email Megan Kerr at [email protected].

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - Zoom

Tuesdays at 10:00 am via Zoom

The Women's Bible Study are currently doing a Lenten study using the book, "Embracing the Uncertain" by Magrey R. deVega. The book invites readers this Lent to engage and wrestle with life’s uncertainties, not ignore them.

If interested in joining the Women's Bible Study, please contact Paula Munson or Jeanette McDermott

CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES

PK-2nd Grade - Room 101
3rd-5th Grade - Room 105
Middle School (6th-8th) - Room 205
High School (9th-12th) - Youth Room (Room 107)
Confirmation Class Room 210

ADULT CLASSES (descriptions below)

Bible Study - Room 211 or Zoom
Connexions- Library or Zoom
SonShine Class - SonShine Room
Upper Room Book Study - Prayer Room
Wired Word - Parlor

Adult Sunday School Class Descriptions:

BIBLE STUDY

Sundays at 10:00 am

Room 211 or Zoom

Join the Bible Study class as they study the book, Now That Faith Has Come: A Study of Galatians by Beth Moore & Melissa Moore. Dive into Paul’s captivating letter to the Galatians and dome to know the letter’s original recipients. Please contact Amy Miller to get on the zoom email list.

CONNEXIONS CLASS

Sundays at 10:00 am

Room 110 (lunchroom) or Zoom

During Lent the Connexions class will be studying the Reckless Love book by Tom Berlin. We welcome any new members to the class. For more information and the zoom link, contact Rick Brechmacher.

UPPER ROOM CLASS

Sundays at 10:00 am in the Prayer Room

During Lent the Upper Room Class is studying the book, Reckless Love, by Tom Berlin. New members always welcome! Please contact Paula Munson or Jeanette McDermott for more information.

WIRED WORD

Sundays at 10:00 am in the Parlor

The weekly Wired Word discussion group examines current events through the lens of scripture. Each week, via email, a news topic is presented for contemplation. Then participants are invited to "confront the news with Scripture and Hope." Everyone is welcome to join us! If new to the group, please contact the church office to be sure you receive the weekly Wired Word email. Contact the church office to be added to weekly Wired Word email list.

SONSHINE CLASS:

Sundays at 10:00am in the SonShine Room

This class shares the love of God with our adult members and friends who have intellectual disabilities. Using picture Bibles and hands-on crafts and activities with lively storytelling, class leaders share the gospel and enjoy fellowship with the SonShine Class.