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First United Methodist Church of Longview
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The Voice
August 15, 2018
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This Sunday, August 19
All four services!
Invite your friends and neighbors!
Join us in worship for this special service of blessing over our students, teachers, administrators, and staff as they head back to school!
And help us make the morning even more special by bringing a breakfast snack to share at the Welcome Center and Cook Foyer! Between services we'll have the opportunity to gather in these different welcome areas to snack and spend time together.
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If you have joined our Longview FUMC family anytime since July 2017 we would love to see you at the luncheon this Sunday, August 19. Email Linda Cunningham at
lcunningham@longviewfumc.org
or call 903-753-4463
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Summer is a busy time! Between vacations, family trips, mission trips, camps, and just enjoying the season we've all been going 24/7. We appreciate your continued faithfulness to consistent stewardship so that our church's ministry can continue to grow and thrive!
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In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Children's Ministry is prayerfully searching for small group leaders for our Wednesday Night Children's Program: Kidz Blitz.
An hour and a half of your time once a week will make a lasting impression on the lives of our children
here at First United Methodist Church. Contact Loren:
lbuchanan@longviewfumc.org
or 903-753-4463.
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Acolyte Training
Acolytes are members of the congregation who help with the worship service: as examples of worshipers, as leaders of the congregation during the service, as assistants for church leaders. They enter the church in procession at the beginning of the service carrying the light of Christ. At the end of the service, they extinguish the candles as they carry the light of Christ back out. We are beginning a new school year in the church. We are excited about welcoming new acolytes and look forward to seeing our returning acolytes.
Sunday, August 26th immediately following the 10:45 services, we will be meeting in the Sanctuary for a brief acolyte training.
Parents please attend this training with your child. Parents, if you are interested or would like more information on being an acolyte coordinator, please contact Loren Buchanan -
lbuchanan@longviewfumc.org
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This weekend in youth:
· Youth will be helping with laundry day on
Saturday, August 18 from 11:30 a.m.-3
p.m. at the Zippy J’s on High St. If you want to get a start on school community service points, this is a perfect opportunity.
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Sunday, August 19
, all students are invited to join us for pancakes and sausage in the youth activity room beginning at 9:40a.m. Also pick up packets with our fall plans and let Janice and Jake hear your suggestions and ideas for youth. 6
th
grade students will join us for breakfast!
Upcoming for September:
· Sunday, September 23, after late services High School students will leave for Lake Cherokee for lunch, swimming and tubing. Bring a change of clothes, one piece swimsuit, and towel. We will return to the church by 7 p.m.
· Service project for September: We will be scraping and painting the fence at Pastor Jay’s House followed by a meal. Date is TBA.
Any students in the 7
th
or 8
th
grade and have not gone through confirmation are invited to join in 8 special sessions with our confirmation program. This will not interfere with regular youth programming. If interested or have more questions, please contact Janice Crane!
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Donations for Asbury House
Each month Asbury House is collecting one type of item to help stock their shelves! In
August they are collecting
washable tempera paint!You can bring your donation items to the church office during the week or drop them off at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings in the Asbury House boxes!
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You can still help with Laundry Day!
Help students and families start their school year right! We have 2 shifts at 2 locations this Saturday, August 18. You can help out from 8-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at either location!
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Asbury House Garage Sale Thanks
A big thank you to all from FUMC who contributed items, volunteered during sale week, shopped and bought items at the Annual Asbury House Garage Sale. A special thanks to Charlie and his crew for being tolerant of our invasion and providing special help to make the sale successful. Also, a big thanks to our Sr. Pastor and First Lady for their help and support during sale week.
We believe that when all expenses are paid the 2018 sale will net about $38,000 to help fund Asbury House’s operation.
Steve Fenderson
Board Chair, 2018
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LIHN returns to FUMC September 9-16, 2018
LIHN (Longview Interfaith Hospitality Network) returns to FUMC the week of September 9-16. During the week our church ministers to guests who are temporarily homeless and are working to change their circumstances. It takes approximately 49 people in addition to extra people for set-up, take-down, and to wash linens to take care our guests. In June we had 32 individuals and 7 Sunday School classes help during the week. We would like to encourage you to come see how this ministry works by volunteering to help. Areas where you can help include:
● Transportation-moving guests to/from the church/day facility
● Providing a Meal-supplying a healthy and filling meal
● Serving-being available from 5-8 p.m. to organize/cleanup
dinner
● Overnight Hosting-sleeping at the church from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Our greatest need is from van drivers that can pick up the guests at the church at 6 am and take them and stay at the day facility until 8 am. Also, van drivers are needed at 4:50 pm to pick up the guests at the day facility and return them to the church.
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Life Together at FUMC Longview
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Dear FUMC Family,
What a beautiful reception was had by all on Sunday, August 5, 2018. You are a blessing to me and I greatly appreciate your prayers, support and love. You have touched my heart and taught me much throughout my time at FUMC. The wisdom I have gleaned from you will carry me through this next journey of life. My soul is filled with gratitude for you! I have such great excitement for the ministries of FUMC as the Fall and Spring unfold with opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, missions, worship and care for the soul. My encouragement to each of you is find where you can serve the Lord with gladness and singleness of heart. As you find your place at FUMC, remember to keep loving one another and building relationships. The friendships I have made with you will remain with me forever.
What bible study are you taking this fall? Have you invited someone to join you? Which church service do your prefer? How is your Sunday School class? If you don’t have one, please try one – you will be blessed!! Have you invited someone from church to lunch or meet for coffee or join you on a walk?
As you read all of these questions, you might think of Mary – as this is what she would ask – but I challenge you in all of these areas because your lives will be enriched through these interactions.
May the love of Jesus Christ embrace you and may you go in peace to love and serve the Lord!!!
Peace,
Rev. Mary Collier
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Confirmation Meeting
Wednesday, August 22
6 p.m. in the Youth Room
Confirmation: the rite at which a person affirms Christian belief and is admitted as a full member of the church.
The 2018-2019 confirmation program is open to 6th grades students and any 7th or 8th grade students who have not been previously confirmed. Interested students and their parents are invited to an information meeting on Wednesday, August 22 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Activity Room on the second floor. Please park in the North Parking Lot.
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SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN needs loving, qualified teachers!
Positions available:
-AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT TEACHERS
- HOURS: 12:30-6:00 P.M.
- SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS!
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August 18
Laundry Day
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
2 locations
August 19
Back to School Celebration
8:30 and 10:45 a.m
All Four Worship Services
New Member Luncheon
Noon
Heritage Room
Missions Meeting
4 p.m.
Heritage Room
August 22
Confirmation Meeting
6 p.m.
Youth Room
August 26
Acolyte Training
After 10:45 a.m. Worship
Sanctuary
September 5
Wednesday Night Kick-Off
5 p.m.
North Playground
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To submit an article for the Voice please email Pastor Becca at
bnewcomb@longviewfumc.org. Info must be submitted by Thursday at 5pm in order to be in next week's edition of the Voice.
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First United Methodist Church of Longview
400 N. Fredonia St. Longview, Texas 75601
Tel-(903) 753.4463
Fax-(903) 236.7608
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