THIS SUNDAY September 13, 2020

The Power of Words “Tearing Down or Building Up?”   Ephesians 4:25-32 Psalm 19:9-14

9:30 AM Connexion

Facebook Live  Rev. Roy Beth Kelley “Build My Life” “Holy and Anointed One” “Here As In Heaven” “Love Song”

11:00 AM Sanctuary

Facebook Live and Radio FM 96.7 Rev. Roy Beth Kelley Anthem: “So Do Ye Also” Anthem: “Let the Words of My Mouth” Participants: Keely Sattazahn, Gaye Mings, Breck Cogswell, Soloists Nancy W. Vernon, Organist

IN OUR PRAYERS

Loss of loved ones and Friends: Betty Gedosh-Stepmother of Jack (JoAnn) Gedosh Tom Crovella-Grandfather of Blake (Bren) Burns, Brecken (Landon) McClain and great grandfather of Wren McClain Cynthia Galloway-Wife of Dave Galloway, mother of Ryan Galloway and Nikki (Erik) Enberg, grandmother of Sarah Galloway, Chloe, and Lexie Enberg

CHURCH 2.0-ARE YOU READY?

We are happy to announce a return to a restricted version of in-person worship beginning on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. for the Connexion service and 11:00 a.m. for the Traditional Service. Because of the ongoing pandemic, we are limited to 50 people total in attendance; therefore, we are requiring that you make reservations. You may click here to register online or you can call the office to make your reservation.  For safety’s sake, we will strictly enforce the following protocols. You may not enter if --you have a fever, --feel sick, --have had contact with someone known to be positive for Covid-19 in the previous 14 days. You may enter if you --wear a mask at all times, --stay 6 feet away from people not in your family group, --use hand sanitizer, --offer air hugs and air high fives only!

Guest services team and sanctuary usher team are open for new servants! If you have a gift of hospitality and would love to welcome guests either online or for in-person worship, please email Pastor Roy Beth for details!

CHURCH 2.0-SMALL GROUPS This fall small groups will focus on loving God, loving our neighbor and putting that into action by Feeding the Fort through a service project. As a basis for our small groups, FUMC has three Bible study resources for your use this fall! 1. Reckless Love: Jesus' Call to Love Our Neighbor by Tom Berlin. There are 20 books and 10 leader guides available as a gift for the first folks who email Pastor Roy Beth or you can order the book HERE. 2. No homework study based on the book of Luke called Grace In Action. Email Pastor Roy Beth for the emailed or mailed version of this study or look for it in the new FSFUMC Online Campus Facebook group. 3. Higher, Deeper, Broader discussion guide based on scripture and sermon of the week will continue to be provided for your individual and group use. Please email Pastor Roy Beth to be added to this email list.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 13 8:30 am Cornerstone, Zoom 9:30 am Believers Sunday School Class, 2720 Lela Street 9:30 am Connexion Worship, Facebook Live 9:45 am Roundtable Class, Zoom 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship, Facebook Live and FM 96.7 5:00 pm Executive Team Meeting, Zoom 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting, Zoom   Monday, September 14 2:00 pm Staff Meeting, Zoom   Tuesday, September 15 5:30 pm Casserole Group, FLC Kitchen   Wednesday, September 16 10:00 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate Kitchen 5:30 pm Evening Prayer, Facebook Live 6:00 pm Chapel Class, Zoom Thursday, September 17 9:30 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate Kitchen Friday, September 18 10:30 am Roundtable Class, Zoom

If you would like to speak with one of our pastors or another member of our team, please call 479-782-5068. After standard office hours, call our pastor on call at 479-459-5060. Find direct contact information for worship pastors on our website. FIRST UNITED METHODIST NEWS published weekly except the last week of the year by First United Methodist Church 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.

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