THIS SUNDAY September 20, 2020

The Power of Words “Words In The Family”   Psalm 19:14

9:30 AM Connexion

Family Life Center & Facebook Live The only open entrance is the Family Life Center double doors  Rev. Bud Reeves “Your Love Never Fails” “Reckless Love” “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” "Bind Us Together"

11:00 AM Sanctuary

Sanctuary & Facebook Live and Radio FM 96.7 The only open entrance is the Sanctuary 16th & B Street parking lot doors  Rev. Bud Reeves Anthem: "The Greatest Commandment" Anthem: "May His Love Abide" Participants: Keely Sattazahn, Gaye Mings, Breck Cogswell, Soloists Nancy W. Vernon, Organist

IN OUR PRAYERS

Loss of loved ones and Friends: Charles Anderson – Uncle of Mark (Lori) Anderson

CHURCH 2.0-ARE YOU READY?

We are happy to announce a return to a restricted version of in-person worship beginning on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. for the Connexion service and 11:00 a.m. for the Traditional Service. Because of the ongoing pandemic, we are limited to 50 people total in attendance; therefore, we are requiring that you make reservations. You may click here to register online or you can call the office to make your reservation.  ​*There will not be Nursery available for either service. For safety’s sake, we will strictly enforce the following protocols. You may not enter if --you have a fever, --feel sick, --have had contact with someone known to be positive for Covid-19 in the previous 14 days. You may enter if you --wear a mask at all times, --stay 6 feet away from people not in your family group, --use hand sanitizer, --offer air hugs and air high fives only! For more information, please watch the video in this email to know exactly what to expect! We can't wait to see you!

FSFUMC Online Campus Facebook Group is live! The Online Campus group will be a place to share how we are worshiping, serving, praying and serving. Everyone is encouraged to join! Additionally, FUMC will be providing resources on this platform that you can use with your small groups and your families. Email Rev. Roy Beth Kelley to get added to the Facebook group or you can click here to join!

Children 1-4 grades will be receiving their Church 2.0 Takeout Style boxes this week. What fun stuff is the box, you ask??!!??  Prayer Opportunities with a Prayer Cube Worship Opportunities with Sunday School lessons that have a video link, worksheets and craft Serving Opportunities with a Blessing Bag And More! Most Important thing in the box is FLAT JESUS! Take Flat Jesus with you everywhere you go and snap a pic. Post to the church Facebook page and tag with #takeoutchurch2.0 #flatJesus If your 1-4 grade child didn't receive a Church 2.0 Takeout Style box, please email Kelly DeSoto and she will get one to you!

NEW SMALL GROUPS ARE FORMING! Start your own and register your group, so that we can send you resources along the way. Or submit your name, and we will sign you up for a newly formed group. One small group that is in development is for singles.  Please email Pastor Roy Beth if you would like to join a small group or host a small group. As a basis for our small groups, FUMC has three Bible study resources for your use this fall! 1. Reckless Love: Jesus' Call to Love Our Neighbor by Tom Berlin. There are 20 books and 10 leader guides available as a gift for the first folks who email Pastor Roy Beth.  OR you can order the book through Abingdon Press HERE or through Cokesbury HERE.  2. No homework study based on the book of Luke called Grace In Action. Email Pastor Roy Beth for the emailed or mailed version of this study or look for it in the new FSFUMC Online Campus Facebook group. 3. Higher, Deeper, Broader discussion guide based on scripture and sermon of the week will continue to be provided for your individual and group use. Please email Diane Wing to be added to this email list.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, September 20 8:30 am Cornerstone, Zoom 9:30 am Believers Sunday School Class, 2720 Lela Street 9:30 am Connexion Worship, Facebook Live & Family Life Center 9:45 am Roundtable Class, Zoom 11:00 am Traditional Worship, Facebook Live and FM 96.7 & Sanctuary 4:30 pm Red Shield Diner, Salvation Army 5:00 pm Nominations Meeting, Zoom 5:00 pm Club 56 Sunday School, Zoom   Monday, September 21 2:00 pm Staff Meeting, Zoom   Wednesday, September 23 10:00 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate Kitchen 5:30 pm Evening Prayer, Facebook Live 6:00 pm Chapel Class, Zoom 6:30 pm Club 56, Zoom Thursday, September 24 9:30 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate Kitchen

If you would like to speak with one of our pastors or another member of our team, please call 479-782-5068. After standard office hours, call our pastor on call at 479-459-5060. Find direct contact information for worship pastors on our website. FIRST UNITED METHODIST NEWS published weekly except the last week of the year by First United Methodist Church 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.

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