First United Methodist Church - 72 Lake Morton Dr - Lakeland, FL 33801
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We continue our series today "Soul Reset." We are exploring how self reflection and practices can keep us centered on God instead of 'burn out.'
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8:15 Worship on the Front Lawn
Bring a chair and enjoy worshiping outdoors
Dr. Doug Hallman will be our guest this morning.
8:15am and 11am, Sanctuary
9:30am, Fellowship Center
Rev. Nicki Taylor
Soul Reset: When Depression Hits
Psalm 42:3-11
11am, Fellowship Center
Dr. Doug Hallman will be our guest this morning.
Welcome Dr. Doug Hallman
We are thankful to Rev. Hallman who will be preaching at the 8:15 Lawn Worship and 11am Contemporary Service today. Doug is a retired United Methodist Pastor who has served churches in the Florida Conference, including serving as the Chaplain at Florida Southern College. He is a very effective and well-loved teacher of the BYKOTA class and a recent author. His new book is Supremely Good: And Other Foundational Texts of the Bible. Welcome Doug.
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If you have not been vaccinated, we require that masks be worn. |
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(Hospitalized as of July 7)
Debbie Dettmer
Eleanor Gardner
Michele Price
Liz Tiffany
Tom Wilson
Bud Witmer
Wedding
Lauren Kiley and Craig Smith
July 3, 2021
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Our Giving Tree - Bookstore and Gift Shop |
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If you haven't been in Our Giving Tree bookstore and gift shop lately, you are missing out! Come browse our unique handmade gifts and articles from all around the world plus all our books. We have jewelry, specialty items, cards and so much more. We're open Monday - Friday from 10am - 1pm. All proceeds go to Missions.
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Church Wide BBQ Dinner
Wednesday, July 14, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Fellowship Center: $8/13 and up; $4/children
The purpose of the dinner, which is open to all is to encourage the sharing of our faith. At 6pm, we will join a Webinar with Dr. Robert Tuttle and Bishop Ken Carter. They will be talking about a chapter from the Bishops new book, "God Will Make a Way."
This story is about a genuine and nonthreatening time of sharing faith and the impact it had on a gentleman who unexpectedly joined Ken and Bob for lunch. The story, which reflects the amazing and natural witness of Bob Tuttle, will help stir and motivate our own witness to the love of God.
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Coffee with the Pastors TODAY
July 11, 5-6:30pm,
Large Conference Room
Interested in Membership? Join us for Coffee with the Pastors and a light supper to learn more about First United Methodist, our vision and how you can be part of our community. You will get to know our pastors and learn what it means to be a member of our church. We will meet in the Large Conference Room of the Administrative Building. We will also offer this gathering via zoom. Whether attending in person or via zoom, you need to register to receive information and materials about joining the church and Zoom credentials. Registration. Questions, please email Diana
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Men of all ages: Followers of the Way
Wednesdays, noon, C-204
Bring a sack lunch and join us each Wednesday Followers of the Way Men’s Bible Study. You may also join online via Zoom. We explore the Bible passage for the upcoming Sunday’s sermon.
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Serving Opportunity!
We’re looking for some servant-hearted tech-minded people to serve in our adult Sunday School ministry as tech angels. We have returned to our classrooms for adult Sunday School and most classes are meeting in a hybrid way – both in-person and online via videoconference (Zoom or UberConference). We need tech-savvy folks who can think on their feet and address issues that might arise. Training and orientation are provided. Contact Warren for more information or call 863-686-3163 x227).
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For Questions and information regarding our Children's events, contact Cristi Moore
Children's 9:30am Sunday School Reservations are Open for July 18: Classes are offered for Toddlers - Grade 5, Masks required for adults and children, kindergarten and older. Weekly reservation will be required as class size will be limited for social distancing.
Never Miss Sunday School Again!
Here is a great way for your child to keep up with Sunday School when they are not able to attend in person. You can access this any time during the week here. There are rooms for each age level that include Bible stories, activities, games, devotions and much more. For more information, contact Cristi Moore.
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For information regarding Youth Events, contact Emily Felgenhauer, Director of Youth Ministries
Our new Youth Director, Emily, invites all youth to join her from 5-7pm in F1 for our youth program tonight. Please bring $5 for a pizza dinner and invite old and new friends for a night of games and brainstorming what we want the youth ministries to look like in the new year.
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For more information, Links or Zoom Credentials,
contact Warren, Director of Adult Education
(863)696-3163x227.
Sunday School for Adults: 9:30am
Our Sunday School classes meet in person with the option to join online. Visitors are welcome to participate in any of these classes. For more information on connecting with a particular class, email Warren.
BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind One To Another) meet in room C-207. You may also join online or via Conference Call to (863) 250-1152. In July and August, we welcome Doug Hallman to teach his lesson series “David: From Kid to King.”
Genesis meet in room C-202 and via Zoom. Email Diana for the Zoom link. In conjunction with the sermon series, they are currently journeying through the book Soul Reset by Junius Dotson.
Homebuilders meet in room C-201B. You may also join online or via Conference Call to (863) 250-1141. This is our longest-running Sunday school class, having started in the 1940s. The current theme is “Faith and Salvation” with the July 11 lesson “Faith of Abraham” based on Romans 4:1-12.
Koinonia meet in room C-205 and via Zoom (email Warren for link). This week, July 11, we welcome a guest speaker from Peace River Center Victims Services to speak about sexual assault. All are invited, including teens.
Searchers meet in room C-206 and via Zoom. They are exploring the book Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith by Tom Berlin. Videos for the lessons are available on Amplify Media. Dr. Linda Comer is leading
Sendero meet in room C-204 and via Zoom. The class is studying Renegade Gospel, a book by pastor Mike Slaughter, with Jim Cottrell facilitating.
Vanguard meet in room C-207, and via Conference Call to (863) 250-1038 or online. This class uses the Adult Bible Studies series. July’s theme is “The People Next Door” exploring the theme of neighbor. Bible texts come from Proverbs, Leviticus, Ruth, the Gospels and Acts. Rev. Charles Polstra is teaching.
Supplemental videos for the lessons are available on Amplify Media.
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For information on Mission opportunities or questions,
contact Forrest, Director of Mission Ministries
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Costa Rica Info Session
July 11 (after the 11am worship service)
Fellowship Center
Come find out more about our January 8-15, 2022, mission team to serve with Costa Rica Mission Projects. This team is open to anyone age 16 and older. We expect to be doing light construction work and working with children at the CRMP child development center.
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Our Next Monthly Food Collection
TODAY - Sunday, July 11, from 1-4PM
Missions Depot on the Vistabula Street We collect food monthly for our migrant ministry partners and for Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). Note: After the July 11 collection we will move to 1-4pm on the first Sunday each month to coincide once again with communion Sunday. You may also drop donations in the blue collection bins on campus during regular office hours or on Sunday mornings. Volunteers at First United will sort donations. You do not need to separate items.
VISTE requests the boxed foods donations only:
Pasta, Instant or scalloped potatoes, Cake Mixes, Muffin mixes, Crackers (Saltines, Ritz), Oatmeal and Breakfast cereals.
Mulberry UMC and Called to Serve
Farmworkers request: provide only requested items and NO glass jars.
Rice (maximum 12-pound bags), Dried Beans (pinto and black, maximum 12-pound bags, no cans), Maseca flour, Spaghetti sauce, Peanut butter, Canned tuna and chicken, Vienna sausage, Canned veggies (especially corn), Jiffy Cornbread mix and Breakfast cereals
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Staying Active
The need for daily physical exercise is important for overall health and well-being. When someone is providing constant care for someone with a chronic illness, staying physically active can be a challenge. However, staying active for both the caregiver and the person being cared for can help keep muscles, joints, and the heart in good shape. It also helps people maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep habits. Below are some tips to keep you moving and grooving!
- Stay motivated by making physical activity part of your daily routine, and try to keep it around the same time each day.
- Dancing is a great way to work on endurance as well as reduce stress in the process. Partner dancing for couples can be fun as well as present the opportunity to reminisce on music and dances from earlier in the relationship.
- Gardening is an activity enjoyed by many, with the added benefit of getting outdoors. Tasks like raking and weeding are a great way to work on strength and endurance without calling it “exercise.”
- Taking walks indoors or outdoors is one of the best activities one can do to improve or maintain physical health.
- Simple seated body movements to music such as marching in place, reaching over your head, and simple stretches can be incorporated into a morning routine. It is more likely an individual will want to participate in exercise if it is with the person they know and trust. Also, try not presenting it as “exercise,” but instead, just having fun and spending time together.
- Playing upbeat music and turning off distractions, such as the television, will assist with setting the stage for exercise. Also, make sure to have on proper clothing & shoes for physical activity, which will lend itself to a positive and safe experience.
- Most importantly, have fun!
If you would like more information on our Memory Ministry or need tips on caregiving, please contact Vicky Pitner
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