Volume 4.03 | January 20, 2022

Your Weekly News and Updates

Welcome to your weekly newsletter from First United Methodist Church of Livingston! We hope that you enjoy what we share and that this newsletter will connect you to more activities within the church and community! Keep reading to see what is happening around FUMC Livingston this week and in the weeks to come!

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2022 College/Higher Education Scholarships Belva Wilford Library Scholarship: applicable to any student who will be participating in any form higher education in the fall of 2022 Due date: on or before March 1, 2022 Total amount for disbursement: $5,000 Drop off completed applications to the Director of Student Ministries Office Great Beginnings Scholarship: applicable only to students who graduated from Great Beginnings Day School and are active members at First United Methodist Church of Livingston Due date: on or before March 1, 2022 Total amount for disbursement: $5,000 Drop off completed applications to the Director of Student Ministries Office Applications for either scholarship can be found on our website, https://corestudents.org/scholarships/, or picked up at the Director of Student Ministries Office. In the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ, Alain Leistikow 407-230-1795

FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENU:

January 26th Breakfast for Dinner!! Breakfast Casserole Biscuits & Gravy Dessert Fees: Adult $7.50, Youth (11-17) $2.00, and children 10 and under are free.

Current Sermon Theme:

Experiencing God (a guide to knowing and doing God's will): "Going Deeper In My Relationship With God" John 15: 1-5 You cannot experience God if you're not connected to God. God is with us all the time, seeking a deeper connection, but we have to put ourselves in the position to stay connected and grow in our faith. Big Point: "God pursues a relationship with us that is real and personal". Rev. Steve Woody will be preaching during our 9 am Contemporary Service and our 11 am Traditional Service. You can also join us by watching our livestream services.

Escaping the Cage of: "Arrogance" Isaiah 14: 12-15 This Sunday we will be looking at one of the greatest examples of arrogance and see that when we look at things outside of the scope of what God wants us to see, we too, will see we have an "I" problem.  Rev. Darwood Galaway will be preaching during the 9 am Gospel Service.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS: The United Methodist Women will have their next General Meeting on FEBRUARY 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Small. The Program is CALL TO PRAYER AND SELF DENIAL and READING PROGRAM NEW BOOKS. LEADERS are Pat Grimsley and Wilbur Lee Schubert. Giving the DEVOTIONAL is Grace Baker. HOSTESSES are Martha Eeds and Pat Grimsley.  Business will be signing up for more Devotionals and Hostesses for the rest of year and discussing programs for meetings.     Our March District Meeting has been changed to March 26th at McMahon Chapel by San Augustine.

Please, Don’t Forget Your Church!! Here are all the ways that you can give:  Web Giving: Logon to https://www.livingstonfumc.org/. At the top of the home page click on “Online giving”. Scroll down to “Choose a Fund”. You can link a credit/debit card or bank account or use your existing PayPal to give. PayPal: Use your existing account to donate to businessmanager@livingstonfumc.org. Auto Draft: Request a form from our financial manager, Cynthia Lane. The form can be emailed to you at your home. Fill the form out and return it to back to Cynthia. Be sure to choose which week of the month you want to draft to take place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) and to which fund (General, building, etc.) Bank Bill Pay: Through your bank you can set up Livingston FUMC as a vendor. Be sure to state in the memo which fund you want to give to (General, building, music, etc.) FUMC Self-addressed envelopes: If you prefer cash or check these envelopes can be picked up at the church. 

CURRENT STUDIES

Tuesday Morning Seekers Bible Study   Wouldn’t it be fascinating to attend a Bible study led by John Wesley? The Bible was central to John Wesley’s faith and the Christian movement he founded. Scott J. Jones and his son Arthur D. Jones use Wesley’s own words to address questions that many still struggle with today. Each chapter explores a key Scripture text and one of Wesley’s sermons about the text to illuminate his understanding about what it means to be a real Christian.     Chapters include: 1.    What is the Bible’s Message?  2.    How Can I Be Saved? 3.    Am I a Real Christian? 4.    Do I Have to Obey the Law? 5.    Am I a Sinner? 6.    How Can I Connect with God? 7.    Why is the Christian Life Not Easier? 8.    What about My Money?   Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00       January 4 – Feb. 22   Fellowship Small      Material Fee : $9

Women of Grace Bible Study The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi       Come! Explore the land of Israel and mine the treasures of God's Word.  In this study, we will join Kathie Lee as she visits sites in Israel that have impacted her life. As she shares her story, Rabbi Jason Sobel, a messianic Jewish rabbi, provides fascinating background details into the language, culture and heritage that make the story of the New Testament come alive. Join us for a journey through the spiritual foundations of our faith: ·        The Rock (Jesus Christ): Get to know the Lover of our soul. ·        The Road (Israel): Explore dozens of ancient landmarks and historical sites from Israel. ·        The Rabbi (God’s Word): Deeper meanings of the Holy Scriptures.    Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00    January 5 – Feb. 16                         Fellowship Small                  Material Fee : $10

Please Keep These People in Your Prayers:

Jim & Sue Rosser Cheryl Anderson Jeanette Stratmann Debra Carlos Elaine Brammer Kimberly Fowler Marion Roberts Leon Bailey Elliott Diggins John & Ann Gardner Richard & Katherine Wade Lisa Mayhugh Susie Gearing Blakely Schwartz Elton Brownlee Dale McFeeters Macel Kelly Aryck Leistikow Jennifer Phillips ME Palmer Harold & Martha Barfield Maria Gleason Amanda Burks Barbara Waters Doris Miley Mike Field Kathryn Carney-Evenson Family of Buck Evans Bella McCullah BeBe Walker Wilma Kough & Family Family of Loretta McGuine Darlene & Dean Rounds Susan Peterson Family of Danny King Pete Lane Tommy Murphy Family of Bob Pate Family of Emory Lowe Lewis Landsman Jr. Family of Kenny Eshelman

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