Happy Thursday
FUMC family
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We hope you getting ready for the fall season! Stay up to date on what's happening around the church and things that are coming up! For more detailed information click and follow the links provided!
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This Sunday - September 16th
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This Sunday, September 16
th
, Hurricane Florence may be in our area.
Please do not put yourself in any danger!!!
Do not drive through flooded areas or places where trees or powerlines have fallen. If there is any chance of danger,
PLEASE STAY HOME.
However, if I can get to the church I will be preaching on James 3:2-12. James tells us that the way we speak and gossip is a great evil. But what can we do about it? When God is at work in our lives it will affect how we speak of others. James says that we all make many mistakes in the things that we say. As God works to transform us, the things we say will reflect God’s love for us. John Wesley would say that we are “moving on to perfection.”
In Christ,
John Fitzgerald
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Pastor John Fitzgerald
"Moving on the Perfection"
Lection: James 3:2-12
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Questions to ponder:
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When have words hurt you?
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In what ways have your words become more Godly?
3.
If you were to give your words to God, how would you speak differently?
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Pastor Debra's Bible Study
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Pastor Debra is leading a Bible study on Mondays from 1-2 PM in the Hays Classroom. Each week we will study the lection for the following Sunday's sermon. We will not meet on Monday, September 24th, as Pastor Debra will be on vacation.
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Church directory update!
Our scheduling process has begun. This Sunday, September 16th, you can schedule your family for their portrait time. We will have volunteers eager to help you before and after each worship service. This will be the last Sunday that you can sign up this way. You can still sign up online - simply go to the Universal website, www.ucdir.com, clcik on "Schedule Appointment", enter
nc160
in the Church code field and enter
fuhp
in the Church Password field. Follow prompts to schedule your family's appointment time.
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Surviving & Thriving
Parenting Series
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Through
October 3rd
Wednesday Nights
6:30-7:30 PM
321 Wrenn Street
| Allred Worship Center
Sept 19
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Mary Connor-Hill
:
Sexual Harassment in Children & Teens
Mary Connor-Hill will provide information on Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Children and Teens. Mary holds a BS in Public Health and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She has been a health educator with Planned Parenthood for 12 years. We invite you to come and learn ways to have age-appropriate discussions with your child/teen.
More Upcoming Talks
Sept 26
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Dr. Allison Hudson
:
Addressing Anger and Bad Attitudes
October 3
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Vicki Miller
:
When Parents have Different Parenting Styles
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HPU Basketball Sunday Luncheon
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The High Point University man and women’s basketball teams will worship with us on Sunday,
September 23rd
at the 10:55 service. The entire church will have a covered dish luncheon following the service. We do not need desserts, but would love for you to bring your favorite dish!
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The “Sauce Boss” is coming to the High Point Theater on
September 14th
with his unique style of music and a generous helping of his gumbo. A portion of the proceeds from the performance will be donated to the
Greater High Point Food Alliance
to support our efforts in creating a food secure community.
Tickets are $10-$15 - available online at
HighPointTheatre.com
or by calling
(336) 887-3001
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Starting when just 14 years of age,
Bill Wharton
has played slide guitar, written songs and sung his praises for R&B, blues, and swamp music for over half a century. In the mid-70s, when a friend left a 1933 National Steel Guitar in his front yard, he became fully immersed in the blues, “taking to the shed” where he penned “Let the Big Dog Eat.” He notes this was the time that he felt as though he had found his own identity and sound. “Let the Big Dog Eat” was featured in Jonathan Demme’s 1986 film “Something Wild,” later covered by Alex Taylor (James Taylor’s brother), and recently by Albert Castiglia, whose 2016 album entitled “Big Dog” was #1 on Roots Music Report for 12 weeks.
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Saturday,
September 22nd
from
6:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
, we will have the Daddy-Daughter Dance in the newly renovated
Allred Worship Center, on Wrenn Street
. Dads and daughters of all ages are welcome to a night full of dancing, snacks, crafts and games and even a DJ! For any questions, please contact Kim Myers by calling
336-889-3103
or emailing
childenrichmentabc@yahoo.com.
There is no cost but donations are appreciated
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Our Clean-Up Day was a success and there is a noticeable improvement inside and out! Thanks to everyone who pitched in and helped. Your service to this church is extremely valuable and greatly appreciated!
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Masonic Putt-Putt Classic
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September 18th, Crescent Ford of High Point is putting on a Putt-Putt tournament to benefit The Heroes Center: Veteran's Support Camp of High Point.
High Point Putt-Putt
2418 N Main Street
$40 for a 4 person team
$12 for individual
Top Prize: $200 VISA GIFT CARD
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For registration, please contact Matt Ashby at mashby@gmail.com
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The Nominations committee will meet again next week,
September 20th at 6:00 PM
in the conference room. We are continuing the process of nominating 2019 leadership for our church, so please stay in prayer for our team and for strong leadership in the year to come!
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High Point and the surrounding areas have consistently been identified as places with high food disparity. Come and join us on
September 23rd
as we walk for hunger in High Point! By clicking the button below, you can see who's going to be walking for our church, sponsor/donate to a walker, or sign up to walk with us! You can also make checks payable to CWS/CROP.
Right now, we have 12 walkers and our goal is
$2,500 and we are 10%
of the way there! Join us and show High Point the love of Jesus!
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***The REFIT class for tonight, Sept 13th, is cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather from hurricane Florence. We will resume classes next Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 PM.***
Our first class was a success! REFIT is a life-changing group fitness program right here at FUMC! Classes include men & women of any age, and are held each
Thursday from
6:30 - 7:30 PM
in the Youth Room on the 300 block of
Wrenn Street
. Cost is
$3.00
per session &
$10.00
for the whole month!
No registration is required, just look for a friendly team member by the sidewalk to guide you. For more information, contact our instructor,
Betsy Richter
at brichter2@gmail.com
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The Pathfinders will be selling new crop pecans again this year as a money making project for their class. The pecans will be delivered in early November just in time for your holiday baking. Please place your order for new crop pecans-either regular or chocolate- with any member of the Pathfinder's Class.
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We will be serving a meal at Ward Street on Thursday, September 27 and need desserts to serve approx 225 people. We are requesting cookies, brownies or bar cookies. Please deliver to the church by 3:00pm on the 27th.
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We extend our deepest Christian love and sympathy to the family of Warren Hamilton who passed away on Tuesday, September 11. Warren's service will be September 22 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
The service for Margie Ferguson will be on Thursday, September 20 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel, The family will receive friends in the Epworth Room following the service.
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Wonderful Wednesday is when we gather to share a meal together in our Fellowship Hall. You must make a reservation by the Monday before, so we know how much to prepare.
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Our meal on September 19th will be:
Lasagna, Salad with dressing, garlic bread, & pineapple cake
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For any questions please contact:
Pat Church at patchurch@fumc-highpoint.org
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Sundays | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Topics/Leaders for September
Allred Class -
Chris Franks -
Being Disciples
by Rowan Williams
The Gathering Class -
Class Discussion
The Wesley Class -
Jim Bohannon – International Lessons
The Hays Class -
Kem Ellis - International Lessons
The Pathfinders Class -
Doug Lain - International Lessons
Class Locations
The Allred Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Gathering Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 1
The Wesley Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Hays Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
The Pathfinders Class |
Sanctuary Building - Level 2
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Call
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday:
CLOSED
(336)-889-4429
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Email
Pastor John | Senior Pastor
Pastor Debra | Associate Pastor
Pat Church | Office Manager
Office: (336) 889-4429
Kim Myers | Director of Children's Ministries
Office: (336) 889-3103
DP Grigg | Director of Youth Ministries
Office:
(336) 812-4365
Trevor Rhodes | Director of Media & Technology
Office:
(336) 812-4363
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Current Balance
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-$4,422.86
YTD Contributions: $
545,924.18
YTD Expenses: $
550,347.04
TV Ministry Fund: $8,711.92
These figures have been updated as of 9/13/18
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First United Methodist Church
336-889-4429
trevorrhodes@fumc-highpoint.org
www.fumc-highpoint.org
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