In Person and Livestreamed

Worship Service

First United Methodist Church of Naples

Sunday Service 10:15 am

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10th Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Sunday

August 6, 2023

From the Pastor

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

Summer is rapidly coming to a close with school starting next week on August 10th in Collier County. Our MDS preschool and VPK will commence on that same date. Please be in prayer for all the children, teachers and parents as our children all head off to their new school adventures. Please also drive carefully as school driving zones are now back in place.

Please also keep our youth in prayer as our youth program is restarting. Right after church, our youth will be heading off for a fun-filled afternoon of mini-golf and lunch.

While we take a brief break from our Bible studies, we do have a men’s group breakfast and please think about coming to help out with food packing. Just scroll down to see how to sign up!

Last week I preached about how important it is to give back to God, after all God has given to you. We talked about what some of those God-given gifts are and what kinds of things you can give in return. The biggest, of course is giving of yourself - using your time and talents to love others and “to serve.” We handed out a list of “Action Teams” with individual volunteer needs we have here at the church. We asked you to pray about this and see where your talents, skills and interests are strongest in choosing something you would like to do for Jesus through our church. Please bring in your sheets, filled out, this Sunday to turn in! We’ll have more for anyone who did not get one last week or you can click on this link and print it out:  Sign up for an Action Team here!

Many hands make possible all the ministry we are doing here at FUMC! 

Praying you all have a safe and God-filled weekend, and I am looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday. Please remember to bring a friend to worship with you. Please pray for your church family. Scroll down to the bottom of this email for our Prayer list.



Love and Blessings,

Pastor Nancy

pastor@fumcnaples.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE! DID YOU KNOW?

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 This Sunday's Online Worship Service



If you aren’t able to make it to in-person worship on Sundays, you can watch it online “live” at 10:15 am or you can watch the “recorded” version anytime that is convenient for you by clicking on the box below. We generally start showing announcement slides at 10:00 am as people are coming into the sanctuary and then the actual worship service starts at 10:15 am. 

You can also find this link by going to our web page, our Facebook page, or directly to www.youtube.com. In the Search box at the top of the YouTube page, type "First UMC Naples" and press enter. On the next screen, go down until you see "First UMC Naples - Sunday Worship - Rev Nancy Mayeux - 08 06 2023". Click on that title or the picture next to it to see the “live” broadcast. 

Blessings as you watch and participate. Be sure to share the link for live or recorded versions of our service with your friends and family so they can join you in worship!

Life & Faith Lesson

Chaplain Scott Ehler

The Temptations of Christ

Throughout life come temptations. Those situations that present themselves when we are at our weakest. Did you know that after Christ was baptized and before He started His ministry here on earth, He went through a period of temptation from Satan? He had just fasted and communed with His Father for 40 days and at His most vulnerable moment Satan came and tempted Him three times. How do we overcome? Come Sunday at 10:15am, in-person or online through YouTube, to explore this further.

 Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Altar Flower Ministry

We have two altar flower dedications this week.

Flowers are being placed by Dick Evans in honor of Marie Evans's birthday.

Flowers are being placed by Steve and Bea Mohler in honor of their 62nd wedding anniversary.

The rose bud on the altar is in memory of Bob Moates who went on to glory recently (scroll down for more info)..



Every week, you have the opportunity to donate altar flowers for our Sunday worship and dedicate them to the memory of someone who was special to you or to honor someone who presently needs to be recognized! The cost is $40. Purchase and dedication can be arranged by signing up in the church lobby or by sending an email to Jaimie Dandridge at admin@fumcnaples.org. Then you can either pick up your flowers after church or donate them for us to take to organizations in our community, bringing a ray of sunshine to workers and volunteers. Our most recent flowers were delivered to Avow Hospice.

Robert “Bob” Moates

August 16, 1927 - July 22, 2022

The rose bud on the altar this Sunday is in memory of Bob Moates who was a member here at FUMC. He went on to his heavenly home on July 22, 2022 , though we only recently learned of his death. Bob’s wife, Jane, passed away just two months before his passing. He has not been able to be in church for many years, you may have seen him on the “Untold Stories” on PBS which tell the history of our area. You will often see Bob being interviewed about the history of Naples or Collier County, as he was a history buff. I spoke to Bob shortly after his wife had passed. I commented that I had enjoyed the stories he told in those interviews and he laughed. He enjoyed doing them. Although we did not find an obituary for Bob, this article published by Hardin-Simmons University will tell you a great deal about his life and many accomplishments. He was named Distinguished Alumni in 2011. 

Holy Land Trip Planning Meeting

August 30 at 6:00 pm



In 2024, Chaplain Scott will be leading a trip to the Holy Land. We would like to have a planning meeting to decide on dates and itinerary. If you are interested, please attend this meeting to get more information and confirm your interest in going with us. We are looking at what time of year to go and what sites we would like to visit. The tour will be led by Educational Opportunities Tours. Come with us and see where Jesus walked. If interested in attending the meeting please email Chaplain Scott discipleship@FUMCNaples.org Meeting will also be livestreamed if you are unable to attend in person but interested in learning more about going. 

Bible Studies

We have completed our two most recent Bible study offerings. New studies will be offered soon. Stay tuned! Chaplain Scott will be teaching one on Wednesdays and is looking at interest in a Wednesday evening study. If you are interested in facilitating please let him know.

Your Continued Support of UMCOR Relief

Is Greatly Appreciated



UMCOR, the United Methodist Commission on Relief, assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. Right now, UMCOR is actively helping provide relief for victims of: US tornadoes and flooding, earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, flooding in Haiti and the invasion in Ukraine.

You can support the relief and recovery efforts by sending your donation to the church, earmarked with the specific area in which you wish your gift to be applied and it will be sent to UMCOR for immediate on-the-ground help.  Please also pray for the many people impacted in all these disasters. 

Men’s Ministry Breakfast

The next Men’s breakfast will be on August 17, at 9:00 am at Joe’s Diner, 1225 Airport-Pulling Road South, Naples, FL 34104. We hope you will join us for a great time of fellowship and a short devotion and discussion led by Chaplain Scott. Open to all men in the congregation. Bring a friend.

Action Teams

Many of you heard Pastor Nancy mention in her sermon on July 30th about showing God your love through giving. You may have even heard Chaplain Scott mention that we are called into a relationship with Jesus, as well as service with Him. As we pray and move forward as a church, we are looking to start new ministries and revitalize those we had before the pandemic. To do this we need your help! We would love for you to fill out an Action Team Survey and let us know what you are interested in. Please click on the link below to open the form and email it back to the office or print out and bring to church on Sunday.

Sunday Brunch Bunch

Our next Brunch Bunch will be August 13 at Royal Palm Golf Club, 408 Forest Hills Blvd. Join us right after worship for a time of fellowship and getting to know one another. This is a wonderful way to meet new people. Sign-up in the church lobby or by calling the church office.

THANK YOU!

Your Giving Is a Form of Worship

Your incredible generosity is allowing our church to do ministry that will change lives. We hope that you will continue to give of your time, your talents and your prayers, in addition to your financial giving, and that you find joy in your giving!

These are some of the categories that you may wish to give towards:

• “General Operating Budget” which funds our regular ministry programs and our costs to keep staff and buildings going.
• “Tornado Disaster Relief” which funds relief efforts by UMCOR for recent tornado damage in the US.
• “Earthquake Disaster Relief” efforts in Turkey and Syria through UMCOR, donated through our church.
• “Capital Expenses” which include roof replacements and other capital needs on our campus. 
• “Ukraine Relief” for the people of Ukraine who are enduring tremendous hardships.
• “Food Ministry” funds will go to St. Matthews and Grace Place food banks.
• Any other ministries that are important to you.



Just indicate on your checks where you want your donation to go.

Your past and future gifts allow us to help people to know Jesus, to grow in their faith, and to serve Him as we help those in need.  Your donations may be brought to worship on Sunday or mailed/delivered to the address below:

First United Methodist Church of Naples

388 First Avenue South

Naples, FL 34102

OR you can click on the box below to make an online donation. If you have any questions regarding the finances of this church, please send an email to our Finance Chairperson, Tom Bach: tom.j.bach@gmail.com

Last Week's Worship Services



Did you miss worship last week? Click on the link below to view the video of last week's Sunday service with a sermon entitled, Tell God You Love Him By Committing to Him from the Sermon Series, How to Tell God, "I Love You", which was preached by Rev. Nancy Mayeux and based on 1 Kings 8:54-61.

We’ve Packed 350,000 Meals!!

We’re Helping to Feed Hungry People

in our Community

Congratulations to everyone who has helped pack food in our meal-packing program! Thank you for helping to feed hungry families. Food insecurity has been a major challenge for families throughout the pandemic, and especially now with food prices soaring. Help us to be Jesus’ hands and feet in the world and show the love of Christ to others by participating:

1. Bring in food or financial contributions earmarked for “Food Ministry” and we will deliver to either Grace Place or St. Matthew’s House for their food pantries.
2. Volunteer to come help pack food for 1.5 hours on an upcoming packing day. To sign up, contact Wendy McKee, our food-packing coordinator, at WendyMckee3@gmail.com. She will schedule you. It’s lots of fun! 

Need to Reach Us? Here’s How!



We are available to you! Our church office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For pastoral emergencies, call the office and you will hear Pastor Nancy’s personal cell number on the message. She or Chaplain Scott will respond to all pastoral emergencies. 

Call the church office: (239) 262-1033

Email us: admin@fumcnaples.org  or

Mail contributions to:

First United Methodist Church, 388 First Ave S, Naples FL 34102

Food donations can be dropped off during normal business hours or on Sundays prior to worship.

Make online donations by clicking the link below:

Please Pray!

Please be sure to let us know if you or a loved one are in the hospital in Naples. Chaplain Scott or Pastor Nancy will come visit. Since HIPAA privacy rules came into play, the hospitals no longer let us know when one of our members is in the hospital. Also, be sure to let us know if someone you have placed on the prayer list is out of the hospital, recovered from COVID or completed their chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Please continue to pray for people around the world who are suffering. Pray that God will bring them help and relief and will make His presence known to them through God’s Spirit. Then pray for guidance on how you can help. You just may be the answer to someone's prayer! 

Urgent Prayer Requests

From our FUMC Church Family

We want to remind you that this section is for “urgent” prayer concerns only: (in the hospital, on Hospice, recovering from COVID-19, recovering from surgery, receiving radiation or chemotherapy for cancer, recent deaths, etc.) If you have a private prayer that you do not want published below, just email me and I will pray for that person and that need privately: pastor@fumcnaples.org.

• Lourdes Mojica (Family of Gail Jaworsky)
• William Johnson (Brother of Al Johnson)
• Evelyn Johnson (Sister-in-law of Al Johnson)
• Brenda Soleto (daughter of Patty Richards)
• Josh Morones (son-in-law of Chaplain Scott)
• David Passeri (member)
• Rev. Flo Scott (Attender)
• Tom Russell (Member)
• LeeAnne Merrifield (Daughter of Jim Merrifield)
• Eleanor Muchmore (Grandmother of Jaimie Dandridge)
• Larry Croy (Friend of Bill Parry)
• Peter Schmitz (Friend of Karen Parry)
• Baby Theresa Grace (Great-granddaughter of Pat Schanke)
• Michelle Paterson (Friend of Gwen Pleban)
• Linda Mills (Sister of Judy Margrey)
• Jane Dawkins (Friend of Thelma Johnson)
• Lidia Rodriguez (Pastor's daughter of our sister-church in Cuba)
• Baby Abby Joy and parents (Family of Lisa Passeri)
• Beth Tatman (Friend of the Mayeux family)
• Wendy Moyer (Member)
• Family of Valya Staruchin, Januk, Orysia and family, Irina and family (Three families of the Jaworsky's in Ukraine)
• Glenn (Friend of the Emory’s)
• Rosa Fogle (Family of Thelma and Al Johnson)
• All the many unspoken requests and needs of our congregation and their loved ones.

 Special Prayer List 

(Updated April 15, 2023) 

 Wondering what else to pray for each day? Here are some suggestions!

Learning is a Wonderful & Fun Experience at MDS!

The 2023/2024 school year is fast approaching. The first day of school is August 10th. Our MDS teachers have been busy planning and preparing for the upcoming year. Most of our classes or full, but if you know anyone looking for a safe, engaging environment for their 2-year-old, they can contact our Methodist Day School director, Alicia Silvin to schedule a tour. (239) 262-1152.

Please pray for our teachers and all of our MDS students and families.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Church Office is open Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Outside of office hours, please call the church office and leave a message. For pastoral emergencies, call the office and you will hear Pastor Nancy’s personal cell number on the message.