Fulfill the Vision!

First United Methodist Church

of Bradenton

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations

...teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Greetings!

United Methodists share MLK’s dream

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington was dedicated by President Obama on Oct. 16, 2011. Photo by Maile Bradfield, United Methodist Communications.

January 09, 2018

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was the face of the African-American civil rights movement throughout the 1960s until his assassination on April 4, 1968.

The United Methodist Church recognizes “ the right of individuals to dissent when acting under the constraint of conscience and, after having exhausted all legal recourse, to resist or disobey laws that they deem to be unjust or that are discriminately enforced.” Therefore, many United Methodists joined King in his march toward equality, and in his wake, those United Methodist voices continue to advocate for justice for all, as their faith calls them to.

Though King's death was years or even decades before they were born, his vision has influenced countless young people who reflect and give gratitude for how the struggles of previous generations have benefited them and shaped their lives. People of all ages are grateful for King’s leadership and for those United Methodists who walked with him .

Fulfill The Vision

Sunday, January 14 @ 10:30 AM

If you cannot make it, you can watch the service LIVE online at 10:30 am.

WORSHIP WITH US

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

WE NEED MORE MEMORIES!

Do you have a memory about our church? Of course you do.

First United Methodist is going to be 125 years old. We're celebrating in March. Much to do to get ready to make it a memorable and joyful occasion.

We are going to create a Memory Book. Since they are "memories" this has to come from people who have been or are associated with our church. It's going to be a "quilt" of memories.There are no wrong positive memories as they are yours. What is needed from you is a particular outstanding "something" to you that is about two paragraph in length. We can not do the whole "covering," but I think each of us have some memories that will awaken the "Ah, I remember" moments that will bring a smile and a bit of joy and will something many can treasure.

Send them to: memorybook@fumcb.com by January 15, 2018.

Thank you so much for being a caring and participating person.

Blessings,

Evelyn Keller

The time is growing short to get your picture taken for the new Church Phone Directory.

Appointments are being made for Thursday, January 18, 2:50 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. and Friday, January 19, 10:10 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.

See Elinor Donnelly this Sunday at the elevator, before and after church or call her at 941-792-5689; she has an answering machine so leave a clear message and she can call you back. You can also email her at elinord@tampabay.rr.com , please provide your name, phone number, number of people to be in the picture, and an email address.

The sound of bells wordlessly touches everyone who hears. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to John and Diane Benson for the Carillon Bell System that was installed before Christmas. What a beautiful gift that we will be enjoying for many years to come. Thank you!

Be sure to pick up your 2018 Offering Envelopes in the Narthex on Sunday or during regular office hours. If you are a member or regular attendee and would like a box for the first time, contact the office.

If you would like to order flowers for the Altar in 2018, in memory or honor of someone, call the church office for a list of available dates.

Since the remodeling of the Conference Room to the Nursery was completed this year and the Conference Room has been added to the Parlor, the room has become very busy. Almost everyday there are meetings, small groups, and bible studies going on in there, sometimes scheduled back to back. It is also used for weddings and funerals. The kitchen in there needs to be remodeled for better use and storage. If you would like to donate to this project, please mark your check as Parlor Kitchen . If you have any questions please call Patti Gee at 941-981-5648.

Something Special for Single Women

A group called Coterie is a special ministry for Single Women. As one member said “We can get to know each other on a personal basis. This gives us the opportunity to show real Christian love and care.” If you want to know more about this group, please read the article in the January/February Church Newsletter and/or call Rosemary Althoff at 782-8844.

Activities for January 14 - 20:

Menu this week is Chicken Pot Pie.

Dinner is served at 5:30.

Cost is $7 per adult, $18 per family.

RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED BY MONDAY

AT 4 PM.

You can mark your RSVP in pew pad or

call the church office.

Plan on staying for Pastor’s Bible Study

at 6:30 in the Parlor.

AFT-201: GULF COAST OF FLORIDA -- BRADENTON

Aroma Freedom Technique was created by clinical Psychologist Dr Benjamin Perkus. It is a gentle and non-invasive way of clearing out limiting beliefs and thoughts. It transforms negative and emotional traces that are interfering with our current goals in life. This Immersion workshop is a 4 hr intensive course and will be taught by certified AFT instructor Picasso Roberts. You will leave with the confidence and ability to work on yourself, family and friends. An AFT Quick Guide book is included.

January 20, 1-5 P.M. (Saturday)

Location:

First United Methodist Church

603 11th Street West, Bradenton

Online Registration is required

10% early bird discount by Jan. 5

http://aroma-freedom-academy.thinkific.com/pages/find-an-immersion-or-certification-class

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH:

The Gathering

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED THE JACKETS AND COATS THIS PAST WEEK! THEY WERE VERY NEEDED AND MUCH APPRECIATED. ALL WERE TAKEN.

NEEDS: MEN’S CLOTHING, ESPECIALLY JEANS/PANTS, BACKPACKS, NEW SOCKS, SLEEPING BAGS, WHITE T-SHIRTS, SIZE L

ALL TOILETRIES

In this coming year, please pray for more volunteers. If we had more volunteers, they would be able to rotate. Thank you.

Partner with UMCOR in responding to the needs of communities and individuals affected by the recent storms by giving to UMCOR’s Domestic Disaster Response Advance #901670 and International Disaster Response Advance #982450.

One hundred percent of all gifts goes directly to disaster relief. Simply write your check to FUMCB and note the Advance number in the memo line or click on one of the links here.

Donate to U.S. Disasters

Donate to International Disasters

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

On February 18, you will again have an opportunity to join your fellow church members to help package 10,152 meals for the starving through Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now). The cost to our church will be $2,944.08 or 29 cents per meal (each meal serves 6 people). We will need 50+ people to work on an assembly-line in our Fellowship hall right after our Sunday church service. Come to church, have a light lunch with your friends, then stay until about 2:30 pm so you can participate in the fight against hunger. Last year we were able to bless 61,912 hungry people in Haiti by filling their empty stomachs. PTL!

COMING SOON:

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

A bus trip to see the Boca Grande Lighthouse built in 1840 is planned for Thursday, January 25. We will have a guided tour and have time to go through the museum. Afterwards we will have lunch on your own at a local restaurant. We will leave at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $10.

Join us for a narrated sightseeing lunch tour cruising through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico on the Marina Jack II out of Sarasota on Tuesday, February 20 . We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. and the cost is $40. Every seat has a view of the water. You might even see a dolphin.

Contact Bev Clapper 756 9091 for more information and to make a reservation for one or both trips.

FUMCB Celebrates 125 Years!

January 28, 2018

Refreshment Social at 3 pm

Gospel Sing with The Reflectsons at 4 pm

After 25 years in the Gospel Music arena, The Reflectsons are still perpetuating a rich tradition in the most modern Progressive Southern Gospel Music of our time.

Manatee Village Historical Park ,

1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton.