May 27. 2015
Discipleship
Jump Into a Bible Study This Summer

There are new Bible studies  starting up throughout the summer  along with the ongoing studies led by Ruth Knights and Lester Spencer on Wednesdays at the Fairpoint Campus. Below are some studies coming up in the next few weeks. Find a full list at  gbumc.org/summer-studies. 
Breathe by Priscilla Shirer
Monday. June 1. 6:30pm. Soundside 

A 5-week study that discusses one of the greatest challenges among women: taking time to stop and cease from all the activities and busyness and just breathe. Shirer shows that it is time to breathe and build margin into our lives for God. Facilitated by Susan Junot.

Jewish Roots: The Heritage of the Christian Faith
Wednesday. June 3. 6pm. Fairpoint

Gain a richer understanding of the Bible, the person and ministry of Jesus, and the attributes of God in this 6-week study. We live in a time where God is calling both Jews and Christians back to their biblical roots where it grew from God's Covenant relationship with Abraham and the Jewish nation. Facilitated by Donna Jordan.

Circle Maker
Tuesday. June 9. 10am. Fairpoint

In this 5-week study by Mark Batterson you will learn how to pray in a new way by drawing prayer circles around your dreams, your family, your problems, and most importantly, God's promises. Discover this simple yet life-changing truth: God Honors Bold Prayers and Bold Prayers Honor God. Facilitated by Karol Holifield & Allison Nilssen.

Comparison Trap
Friday. June 12. 11am. Soundside

Explore the difficult, but not impossible challenge of escaping The Comparison Trap in this 3-week study by Andy Stanley. There's NO win in COMPARISON. Let's face it, not a day goes by that you're not tempted to glance to the left and to the right to see if you measure up to the people around you. It's frustrating. It's exhausting. It's a TRAP! Facilitated by Janna Hull

Support
SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Tuesday. June 9. 6pm. Soundside

SHARE is for parents who have lost babies through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, genetic abnormality, or newborn death up to one year of age. SHARE support groups have been touching lives...healing hearts... and giving hope since 1977. Contact Lori Farmer: [email protected].

Face to Face Cancer Survivors
Thursday. June 11. 5:30pm. Soundside

Connect with breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40's or younger, regardless of your current age. For information: youngsurvival.org.

Students
Fairpoint Student's Beach Day
Sunday. May 31. 2-5pm. Park East 

All 6-12th grade students are invited out to Park East to kick the summer off with a splash! Tons of games, food, and fun to be had at the beach! If you need a ride, please be at the Fairpoint youth building at 1:15 pm.

Welcome Fairpoint Summer Youth Interns

Help us welcome our summer Interns, Ben Lockhart and Robyn Miller! Both Ben and Robyn have worked with our student ministry over the past fews years, and are excited to jump back on board over the summer.

Nicaragua Commissioning Service
Sunday. May 31. 9:30am. Fairpoint 

The Point Student Ministry is sending a team of 14 to Nicaragua June 5-12. Please join us in commissioning this team and praying over them during their time in Nicaragua.

The Chase is Coming "Illuminate"
July 19-22.

The Chase is a youth conference hosted by The Point, open to all 6th-12th grade students. This is a one-of-a-kind experience where students can have an authentic encounter with Christ, grow closer to friends, and serve in the community. 

College Scholarships 
Application Deadline June 30
(please note if you have picked up an application from the Fairpoint Campus prior to May 13, it's missing a page...please stop by and pick up another form)

GBUMC offers church members the opportunity to apply for college scholarships under the Ginger Mischler Scholarship Foundation, initiated many years ago by a generous patron - Ginger Mischler.  Scholarships (awarded based on need) are applicable to all colleges and universities. Applications located at front desk. 

Children
Children's Ministry is GEARING up for the Everest Expedition
Please consider loaning or donating........

Camping or hiking gear, tents, hiking books, wooden crates, black flat king size sheets and 6" terra-cotta clay pots.  Contact  Susie Frew at  [email protected] .

Vacation Bible School Everest Expedition
June 22-26 at Fairpoint and July 20-24 at Soundside 

The children will be "going to new heights" at this summer's VBS each day from 9:00am to noon at Fairpoint and 9:30am-12:30pm at Soundside. Register now at gbumc.org. For info at Soundside, contact Kristen at [email protected] or at Fairpoint, contact Susie Frew at [email protected].

Kidshine Performing Arts Day Camp
June 8-12. 9am-3pm. Fairpoint Campus

KidShine is a week of performing arts fun for kids in grades 3-8 ending with an amazing Friday night performance. The cost of the camp is $225 per camper with scholarships available. $50 discount for former Kidshine campers. Contact Kelli at [email protected] for discount code. Register now at kidshineonline.org.  If you would be willing to scholarship a student to this camp, please contact Kelli at [email protected].
Senior Adults
Sharing & Caring Luncheon
Monday. June 8. 11am. Fairpoint
    

It's the return of the "Dancing Grannies" followed by a delicious menu of smothered chicken over egg noodles, baby lima beans, and chocolate cake for dessert. Cost:$4

"Way Out Wednesdays"....Lunch Bunch
Wednesdays. 11am. Departs Fairpoint Campus

In June the seniors will take mini-trips to explore a little beyond their ususal noon-time destinations and the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful lunches.
June 3  Islamorada Fish Company..... Spanish Fort, AL in the Bass Pro Shop
June 10 Cosmos....Orange Beach, AL
June 17 Ralph & Kacoo's Seafood....Battleship Pkwy., Mobile, AL
June 24 Magnolia Grill.... Ft. Walton Beach
Recreation
Cannine Small Breed Manners Class
Monday. June 22. 5:30-6:30pm. Soundside
    

This class is for dogs under 22lbs and over 6 months old. Class is $120 for a six-week session, 10% military discount. Contact Penny: [email protected].

Monday Night Zumba
Monday. June 8. 6pm. Soundside Campus
       

Class is $5.00. Contact Sara Johnson: [email protected].

Announcement
Wednesday Night Suppers

The kitchens will be closed for the hot summer months. We look forward to welcoming you back for dinners in the fall.

Collecting Costume Jewelry

United Methodist Women are collecting un-used costume jewelry to resell as a fundraiser for our missions. Jewelry may be dropped off in the basket marked UMW at the front desk of either campus by June 12.

Our Lives Together
Birthdays:
Chari Powell (5/22)
Susan Foust (5/24)
Elizabeth Ohl (5/28)
Dee Espey (5/29)
Ann Preslar ( 5/29)


Births: 
Katelyn Margret Grace Jones, daughter of Leah Van Dusen was born on 5/18.

Anniversaries:
-Charlie & Madelyn Tucker (5/27-43 years)

Sympathy:
-Steve (Cissi) Milford on the death of his sister, Pam Veno in Connecticut.
-Mary Branning on the death of her mother.
-Ralph Latta and family on the death of his wife, Patricia Latta on 5/15.

Prayers for Health and Healing
-Diana Adams
-Edgar Adams
-Connor Berry
-Mary Ellen Bradshaw
-Joseph Carter
-Judy Dorsey
-Jodi Eder
-Charles Edwards
-Joanne Ellis
-Allen Ellsworth
-Judy English
-Yvonne Felder
-Faye Freeman
-Delores Gibb
-Pete Gillespie
-Connie Gonzalez
-Tim Gray
-George Harrison
-Dian Haun
-Carolyn Hefner 
-Jessie Herest
-Lois Horst
-Brenda Jackson
-Brian Jones
-Rhonda Kellam
-Patricia Latta
-Chris Little
-Anna Mata
-Alice Mayo
-Bob McDaniel
-Charles McLean
-Terry McLean
-Jeannette Meister
-Audrey Miller
-Ed Miller, Jr.
-RayAnn Moseley
-April Moreno
-Mark Overby
-Buddy Oliver
-Stan Painter
-Lucia Pepper
-Beverly Pummill
-Karen Rivard
-Virginia Pilgrim
-Richard Rochester
-Pam Ruth
-Devon Savage
-Dorcas Savagge 
-Anne Skelley
-Maryann Slensby
-Loraine Stewart
-Dot Taylor
-Ed Threadgill
-Ashley Thompson
-Berkley Tidwill
-Rita Torok
-Mark Turner
-Leah Van Dusen 
-Tonya Wallin  
-B.K. Williams
-Camille Williams
-James Williams
-Gwen Wilson
-Prayer for vets suffering from PTSD


To submit birthdays, anniversaries, sympathies or prayers contact:
Terrie at [email protected].
Note OLT newsletter in subject line.
For all other events, questions or comments contact: Sarah at [email protected]. Note newsletter in the subject line.
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