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Dadeville First United Methodist Church
Weekly Newsletter
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P. O. Box 305 / 140 West Lafayette Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-4404
office@dadevillefumc.org
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UMCOR Donations to Hurricane Victims
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UMCOR spends 100% of designated donations on the projects specified by the donor. If you would like to make a donation to UMCOR, please make your check payable to DFUMC and specify on the memo line the project you are supporting: UMCOR HARVEY or UMCOR IRMA.
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Our Honduras Medical Mission Team is in need of your continued praers and your support. Several fundraisers will be announced in the weeks to come, so please prayerfully consider how you might be able to financially assist this team be successful in their mission.
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Monday, September 11th
CRY OUT AMERICA
is a prayer initiative that began after terrorists attacked our nation on September 11, 2001.
These planned attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths, 400 of which were police officers and firefighters. Since that day, America and the world have never been the same.
Cry Out America
reminds us of these attacks on our nation and of our desperate need for God each day.
As America remembers this day, we need to see it become a day where millions of Americans join for a few moments in various locations to cry out to God for our nation.
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Trustees Update & Fundraiser
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As most of you know, the Trustees’ focus during 2016 was to complete numerous repairs and needed updates to the church thanks to funds made available by the council. Although there is still more that can be done, we've decided to do updates to our parsonage that were long overdue. To complete this work, we were able to use designated funds donated to the church this past year.
The following are items either completed or that are underway: entirely new gutter system, including repairs to the fascia, removed carpet from the master bedroom and living/dining room and restored the existing oak flooring, installed much needed lighting in basement and on rear deck and added additional outlets, replaced or updated all kitchen appliances with modern stainless steel finish units, including conversion of the range to gas, replaced or rekeyed door locks, purchased new vacuum cleaner, and replacing the outdated kitchen countertop with granite and new sink and fixtures. In addition, the Men's group helped with the removal of the carpet, did major trimming to the shrubs and trees, and at their expense, installed a new lower level deck.
We are all thankful to have Brother Michael and Pam at our church and these improvements will be to their benefit and future pastors plus preserves the investment we have in the parsonage. In spite of all the work completed, there is a large project we are unable to fund: the paved driveway is literally disintegrating and needs to be replaced. Thanks to the efforts by Bill and Raphord Farrington, we have the option to install a concrete drive that will last for many years and also solve tripping and drainage issues with the current drive. The estimated cost for this work is $6000 and we are asking for designated donations to complete this work. It's important to note that these donations will be in addition to any pledged funds to the general fund. We prayerfully ask you consider contributing to support this needed work.
Regards,
Tom Nicholson
Trustees Chair
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Sign up sheets will be in Sunday's bulletin for ways to help with the Children's Ministry. We are asking church members to help in the following areas: AWANA (teacher or listener), Sunday School (teacher back-up), Music (Christmas program and/or bells). Please prayerfully consider how you can be a blessing to the children of our church and community because you know they will be a blessing to you! For more information about responsibilites or other ways you can volunterr, please reach out to our Children's Director, Cecilia Blue at (256) 496-4073 or cblue@tallapoosak12.org.
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PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE NOW
JOB DESCRIPTION
Teach Youth (Grades 7-12) Sunday School
Lead Sunday Evening Youth Activities
Lead Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Organize and Lead Special Youth Trips & Activities
JOB INFORMATION
Position is 12 month job
Part-time income: $10,000/yr
CONTACT
Rev Michael Carver (256-825-4404)
Jesse Cunningham (256-825-0919)
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The ladies in the Bible Study Group, Discerning the Voice of God, request your help in collecting box tops for Dadeville Elementary School. They will place shoe boxes around the church to make your donations easy.
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Laura Daniel & Dana Harrelson
Starts Sunday, August 6th for 7 weeks
4:00 PM Church Parlor
This Bible study is for women of all ages. It is "Discerning the Voice of God" by Priscilla Shirer. Books are $10.00.
Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers.
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Barbara Cunningham
Tuesday, September 12th
then 1st Tuesday of every month through March
10:00 AM Church Parlor
We will be sharing together Sharon Jaynes' book, "Take Hold of the Faith you Long for"...Let Go, Move Forward, Live Bold. Books are $9.13.
God is the path to living boldly, bravely, and beautifully and we are challenged to let go of our weaknesses and trade them for God's strengths. The book is filled with biblical depth, relatable stories, and practical strategies. It is a declaration of truth and freedom for every battle-worn believer. Each chapter has a Bible Study Guide intended to take you deeper into God's Word to discover more about how to take hold of the faith you long for.
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Tuesday, September 12th
at 5:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
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Wednesday, September 13th
at 5:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
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Tuesday, September 19th
at 7:00 PM
Betty Carol Graham Center at CACC
Speaker, Adrian Despres
Music, Jonathan & Lisa Moore
Bro. Mike would love to have a group go to this event in Alexander City. Please let him or the church office know if you are interested. The event is sponsored by Fellowhship of Chrisitan Athletes and Legacy Builders.
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Dadeville First United Methodist Church
FUN DAY 2017 SIGN UP
Sunday, September 24
Camp ASCAA Time: 1:30-7:00
Please join us anytime during the day.
Rides to Camp ASCCA provided in the Church Van
Activities include:
Ball game on ball field,
Wheelchair accessible nature trails,
Putt Putt and Frisbee Golf,
Rock painting (open all afternoon),
Fishing, & Tennis!
Snacks and drinks provided!!
5:00
Dinner, Music and Vespers
(drinks, hotdogs, hamburgers, buns and all the fixins will be provided)
FUN DAY 2017 SIGN UP
Name ________________________________________
How many? _______________________________________
Please indicate how many of each:
Hotdog #_____ Hamburger #_______
Van Ride to Camp ASCCA: Yes or No
Name ________________________________________
How many? ______
Best Contact # ________________
Please consider making a donation to Camp ASCAA
Bring: fishing pole for fishing, tennis racket for tennis, Frisbee for Frisbee golf, & chairs / blankets.
How you can help with the September 24th Fun Day:
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Ball Field - A few young men to help officiate the games on the ball field. Call Jerry Bynum 256-749-5848 or jerrybynum2@charter.net
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Rock Painting - Take a shift painting rocks. Call Helen Harbor 256-373-3249 or grammie4@hotmail.com
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Refreshments will be furnished but you can take a shift helping man refreshments. Call Cecilia Blue 256-496-4073 or cblue@tallapoosak12.org
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Cook - Help cook hot dogs and hamburgers. Call Barbara Cunningham 256-825-0919 or btcunningham@msn.com
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Bring appetizers to go with hamburgers/hot dogs. Call Barbara 256-825-0919 or btcunningham@msn.com
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Our Vision: In God's love we will grow, share,
raise up servant leaders, and change the world!
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