Sunday, September 8
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Preacher: Rev. Taylor Fuerst
Scripture:
Ephesians 4:1-16
Sermon:
"Do I Really Have to Go to Church?"
10:00 a.m., FLC Garrison Chapel
10:00 a.m., SAN Wesley Hall
12:15 p.m., FLC Garrison Chapel
1:30 p.m., FLC Room 104
4:30-6:00 p.m., FLC Garrison Chapel
6:00 p.m., FLC Room 102
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At a Glance
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Children's News
Youth News
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We want to keep you updated on the ongoing recovery of Scott Davis, our Organist and Music Director. At this time, he continues to be treated in the hospital. In the near future, we anticipate his transition out of the hospital to a rehab facility. Recovering from a brain injury can take quite awhile, so we anticipate that Scott will be away for an extended period of time. As there are significant updates, we will keep you informed. Thank you for your prayers and love notes to Scott—he takes great joy from them and from each of you. We will continue to collect cards on Sunday mornings, or you may mail them to the church office.
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Safe Gatherings Certifications
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Do you still need to be safety certified? If you're not already, but you want to work in ministry with children, youth, or vulnerable adults, then the answer is yes! This includes Sunday School, mission trips, care ministries, and chaperoning/driving. Parents of children and youth are highly encouraged to get certified. The church covers the cost, but our cost is going up 50% in January, so now's the time to do it. Visit our
Conference Safety webpage
to find out how, or contact Safety Policy Administrator Emily Buchanan at
[email protected]
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Kids' Night Out
Friday, September 13
6:00-9:00 p.m.
EDU Room 102
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Kids' Club
Friday, September 13
6:00-9:00 p.m.
EDU Room 108
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Connect for Tweens
Friday, September 13
6:00-9:00 p.m.
FLC Great Hall
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Friday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Life Center, Garrison Chapel
Have you ever heard of speed dating? We're shaking it up and inviting parents of littles to join us for a night of food, fun, and speed friending! This is a great way to get acquainted with the awesome community of families at FUMC. You might even find a "match" for future play dates! Dinner is provided at $10 per person. Childcare (with pizza) is provided free with registration.
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Welcome Rev. Laura Merrill as Guest Preacher
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On September 15, join us for worship as we hear the Word preached by Reverend Laura Merrill. Rev. Merrill is an ordained elder in the Rio Texas Conference. Having served churches throughout the conference, she is now appointed as the Assistant to the Bishop. In June, she was elected to lead the Rio Texas delegation to the 2020 General Conference in Minneapolis, MN. In addition, Rev. Merrill has a long-time FUMC connection: she is the granddaughter of beloved FUMC Associate Pastor, Bruno Schmidt, one of the two people for whom our Family Life Center is named.
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Celebration of the Wedding Ring Class
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Sunday, September 15, 10:00 a.m., FLC Garrison Chapel
The Wedding Ring class has planted seeds, and watered them, and all of us are able to enjoy the garden because of them. Join us as we celebrate all that they have done for us! We will sing, we will pray, and we will praise God for the gift this class has been for FUMC Austin.
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Lunch & Learn: International Justice Mission
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September 15, 12:15 p.m., SAN Wesley Hall
Thais and Doug Kilday (brother of church member Dan Kilday) will share their story from a year-long mission trip to Cambodia with IJM, a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. IJM partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. Join us for lunch while we hear the ways God was at work in and through the Kilday family. Lunch from Jason’s Deli (suggested donation of $10) will be provided only with registration. For more information, contact Pastor Cathy Stone at
[email protected]
or 512-478-5684 (ext. 215).
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Engage Kickoff & Youth Parent Meeting
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Sunday, September 15, 4:30-7:00 p.m., FLC Garrison Chapel
Youth are invited on Sunday nights to dig deeper through fellowship, study, and prayer. We will engage our whole selves in discussion, prayer, and worship…plus a whole lot of fun! Engage for Youth meets each week from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
During our Engage Kickoff, we'll have our Fall Parent Meeting. We'll go over all the information and forms for the new school year! Take a look at all the opportunities for the youth through Spring 2020 and hear feedback from one another! Dinner will be provided and we hope you can make it!
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Thursday, September 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
FLC Garrison Chapel
Our Cheers Ministry, a community for those young-at-heart who are recently retired, semi-retired, or thinking about setting a date to retire, is having a potluck dinner. Cheers will provide the chicken and you can bring your favorite side or dessert. Debbie Shaw has a video for us, “Dance Hall Divas”—how to tap dance your way to youth and joy. We may have time for board games, too!
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Sign up today to be a part of our church directory!
Tuesday-Saturday, September 24-28 and October 8-12
Receive a complimentary 8x10 photo, a directory, and the option to purchase additional portraits or holiday greeting cards for family and friends.
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Saturday, September 28, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
The Long Center
Walk with the FUMC team to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. FUMC is working to support NAMI to promote education and awareness to end the stigma associated with mental illness. Donate or walk with us.
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Mercy & Justice Fifth Sunday Presentation
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Sunday, September 29, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
SAN Wesley Hall
We welcome Jennifer Long, Executive Director of Casa Marianella, the only shelter in Austin dedicated solely to immigrants. FUMC was one of the founding congregations of Casa Marianella back in 1986. Jennifer Long will update us on their work, how they are being challenged by current immigration policies, and offer ways we can support their work.
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Sunday, September 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
FLC Garrison Chapel
FEAST is a new kind of dinner church program that aims to build bridges among young adults from different churches and even different denominations in the Austin area. These meetings focus on creating meaningful and personal interactions among individuals seeking more connection and engagement in a faith-interested atmosphere. Join us to FEAST on the Spirit, on Scripture, on good food, and on great conversation.
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September Mission Emphasis
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Global Mission Fellows
In Michigan, Global Mission Fellows actively work with the local community to assess the needs and organize neighborhood gardens, to provide fruit and vegetables to food-insecure neighbors. In Zimbabwe, Global Mission Fellows partner with the community to coordinate, design, and monitor health programs, including maternal and child health, malaria prevention, and HIV/AIDS education. At First Church, we contribute during the month of September to make the life-changing work of young adult Global Mission Fellows possible. Gifts can be left at the altar rail, in the offering plate, or at the church office, marked "GM Fellows."
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Prayer Concerns
Within our Congregation
Betty Berkey; Sandy Bowles; Scott Davis; Selena Martinez; Kathy Morales; Mari Perez; Karen Smith, serving in El Salvador; Weldon Wink; Carol Walker; and Dan Wood.
Congratulations
to Alexis Nimbuona and Miriam Habonimana on the birth of their son, Anthony.
Condolences
to Sharon Bayliss on the death of her father, Dwight Eads; to Herb Canada on the death of his daughter, Rita Canada; to Marlene Santos on the death of her mother, Gussie Fallin; and to Greg Trosclair on the death of his father, George Trosclair.
Beyond our Congregation
Curt Ashmos’ friend, Elissa Marek; Grady Basler’s sister, Tonya Basler-Stout; Suzin Bedell-Healy’s mother, Barbara Bedell; Cheryl Bias’ niece, Lauren Stafford; Bob Block’s friend, Tim Sullivan; Fay Brown’s sister, Jo Rene Altenburg; Mary Higgs’ sister-in-law, Mimi Higgs; Melanie Miller’s and Jen Stuart’s father, Doak Thomas; Ellis Pittman’s brother, Brian; Andrew Pyle’s kitten, Dara; Cindy Reidland’s friends, Carly and Colton; Michael Render’s friend, Sonny Dearing; Alan Stephens’ father, Carl Stephens; Gordon Wesley’s friend, Linda Campbell; Dorothy Whitfield’s sister, Mary Connell; and Dick Young’s nephew, Jeff Young.
Condolences
to the Austin Muslim and Interfaith Communities on the death of Imam Mufti Mohamed-Umer Esmail.
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First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-5684
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