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THIS SUNDAY

June 16, 2019

8:30 AM Roebuck Chapel

Rev. Bud Reeves

Offertory Vacation Bible School medley

Madeline Alt, Soloist

Nancy W. Vernon, Organist

11:00 AM Combined Service in the Great Hall

Rev. Bud Reeves

Vacation Bible School Sunday

Everyone is invited to our Sunday morning VBS celebration!

The kids are excited to show you what they have been learning all week!

Thank You

Dear friends,

Please receive this final work of appreciation and thanksgiving. We were so honored by the farewell reception on Sunday, June 9 as well as all of the kind words and gestures you've shared with us over these last few weeks. You all have made our final days at Fort Smith FUMC especially meaningful and rich as we prepare to move to FUMC Paragould. We are particularly thankful for your generosity as the love offering we received was very, very kind and will be most helpful with moving expenses these next few weeks. As I tried to say a few different times, though admittedly I was choked up, we will continue to hold you all in our hearts for years to come. Cannot wait to hear the stories of exciting and fruitful ministry from Fort Smith!

Grace & Peace,

Dane, Jill, Edith, and Holden

In Our Prayers

We mourn with:

Randalla (Ed) Hardy in the loss of her mother Patsy Stone
Friends of Jerry Barr
Kerry (Kelly) Franklin, Kyle Franklin in the loss of their uncle and great uncle James Howard

2019 FSFUMC Scholarships

Our church offers a one time scholarship to our church members to help them with their college expenses. Eight people were chosen to receive this scholarship for 2019.

The 2019 Fort Smith First UMC Scholarship Recipients are:

Caroline Beland - University of Arkansas
Abby Harris - University of Arkansas
Rylee Norton - University of Arkansas
Elizabeth Rosenberg - Northeastern State University (Oklahoma)
Hannah Schmidt - University of Arkansas
Sophie Stites - Texas Christian University
Taylor Stringer - University of Arkansas
Diane Wing - University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, June 16 - FATHER’S DAY

Youth @ SOS all week

8:30 am Roebuck Chapel Worship

8:45 am Holy Grounds, Narthex

9:30 am Prayer Ministry, Prayer Room

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Combined Worship, Great Hall

4:30 pm Red Shield Diner, Salvation Army

Monday, June 17

2:00 pm Staff Meeting, Conference Room

6:30 pm Scouts, Room 300

Tuesday, June 18

11:30 am Circle Ruth Luncheon, Hardscrabble Country Club

Wednesday, June 19

10:00 am Prayer Group, Prayer Room, 2nd Floor

5:30 pm Holy Communion, Roebuck Chapel

6:00 pm Pastor’s Summer Bible Study, Fireside Rm

6:30 pm Connexion Band Practice, Great Hall

7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, June 20

10:00 am Knitters & Knotters, Fireside Room

Friday, June 21

10:00 am Pacesetters, Fireside Room

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.

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