August 2026 e-Newsletter | | Pam Doucet joined after Discover FUMC | Brennan Miller joined after Discover FUMC | |
Ava and Raiden Guillory and baby, Walker, joined after
Discover FUMC
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"Soundtrack of Our Lives and the Gospel"
Sermon Series Continues Until August 16th!
| | Chancel Choir Membership Drive | | |
Rehearsals - Tuesdays
6pm
Choir Room, 2nd Floor
The choir is looking for new members! If you have ever sung in a choir or considered singing in one, join us on Tuesday, August 4th, at 6:00 pm to see if you like it. Practice is in the choir room on the 2nd floor. Any voice part is welcome; we especially need sopranos, altos, and tenors!
Email Emmie at
emmie.gonsoulin@fumclc.org with any questions.
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Sunday, August 9th
9am & 11am Service
On Sunday, August 9th, kids will receive a special blessing from Rev. Weldon during both the 9am Contemporary Service and 11am Traditional service, as they enter the new school year!
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Sunday, August 9th
10am Service
All kids in grades 2 and above are invited to attend Acolyte Training Sunday, August 9th at 10 am in the Sanctuary. Parents are encouraged to attend, also. Acolytes serve by lighting the candles, and carrying the cross each Sunday at our 11 am Traditional Service.
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Sunday, August 16th
Noon
Paxton Hall
Want to learn more about our music ministry? Emmie Gonsoulin, Brian Johnson and Tony James will be ready to greet you and give information about our choirs and music program. Find out more about Chancel Choir, Asbury Ringers and Worship Team on Sunday, August 16th at noon in Paxton Hall!
A light lunch will be provided.
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Sunday, August 23rd
8:30am-1pm
Parking Lot
Give the gift of life! Join us for a LifeShare Blood Drive on Sunday, August 23rd from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The blood drive bus will be parked outside the Worship Center, so it's easy to stop by before or after each service. Every donation helps!
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Saturday, September 12th
8am
Sam Houston Park
The Methodist Children's Home will be having "Squeeze the Day 5K" at Sam Houston Park on Saturday, September 12th to fundraise for the home.
The run begins at 8am with either a 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run.
Click the here to register!
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Sunday, September 20th
4-6pm
Paxton Hall
Join us for Music Bingo on Sunday, September 20th from 4-6 PM in Paxton Hall! It'll be an afternoon full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition as we test our music knowledge and compete for great prizes. We'll be serving Frito pie, popcorn, and cookies - everyone is invited!
Ms. Ann will have special activities for the kiddos upstairs!
| | Composer Weekend in September | | |
September 25-26
Renowned composer Mark Hayes is coming to our church for a composer weekend September 25-26! He will rehearse with the choir, host a free keyboard workshop that focuses on improvisation in worship services, and perform and direct his music in Sunday morning worship. Anyone interested in participating can reach out to Emmie about singing with the choir or attending the keyboard workshop.
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Rev. Weldon will be leading a trip to Charleston, Savannah, St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island in March of 2027! The trip is called: "Southern Charm."
For the trip brochure and more information, Click here!
| Kaufman Elementary School | |
Sunday, August 30th
10am
Paxton Hall
Learn more about volunteering at Kaufman Elementary on Sunday, August 30th at 10am in Paxton Hall.
Kaufman Volunteer Coordinator, Amanda McElveen, has lots of information on the many ways YOU can get involved and be in ministry to this precious school.
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Sundays in August
During the month of August, First Methodist Women will be accepting Twin Bedding for the Methodist Children’s Home (now all girls). This will be a church-wide mission project. Tables are outside of the Worship Center and Paxton Hall to gather the Twin Bedding. Thank you!
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October 17-24
Beverly, Kentucky
Each year we take a group of volunteers to Beverly, Kentucky to help with home repairs and projects at the Red Bird Mission campus. This year’s dates are October 17-24th. Email our program director to sign up. Please sign up by September 1st.
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We have many opportunities for donations at our church. Our collection table outside Paxton Hall is accepting Community Coffee labels, baby wipes and Clorox wipes for Kaufman Elementary, bread, jelly and peanut butter for Faith and Friends Food Pantry, mosquito spray and wipes and blessing bags for our Homeless Ministry. Thank you for supporting our local community!
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Sunday School
Join Ms. Ann in the Children's Wing on the second floor every Sunday morning for Sunday School. We will have music, stories and a fun craft for kids age 3 through fifth grade.
The new Sunday School lesson will be on the 'Fruits of the Spirit'!
We hope to see you there!
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Sunday School
The Children will celebrate the end of summer with a party at the Children's Museum on Sunday, August 9 at 1:30 pm. Please let Ms. Ann know if you can come by emailing her at ann.courville@fumclc.org.
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Youth Sunday School continues the study on the Book of Acts and the early church. Bring your Bibles and come meet Lauren and Lance Veronie!
Ms. Tiffany & the Veronies look forward to welcoming you on the Third Floor at 10:00 every Sunday!
Come back at noon for our Youth Group gathering!
Youth are collecting Bedding in a Bag for the Methodist Children's Home.
Contact tiffany.guillory@fumclc.org for more information.
| | Pizza With the Pastor - Youth Edition! | | |
Sunday, August 16
12:00 Noon
Third Floor Youth Wing
All Youth, ages 6th - 12th grade are invited to have Pizza with Rev. Weldon during the Youth time.
Come with an appetite and questions for Rev Weldon!
Hope to see you there!
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