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We hope you are enjoying your summer! 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 - July 15th
Dear FUMC family,

This Sunday I will be preaching on Ephesians 2:1-10 . Paul said that “We are saved by grace through faith.” Our tendency is to think that if we are good we will go to heaven and if we are bad we will not. The truth is that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Paul tells us that it is not about our works but about God’s grace. None of us have earned a right relationship with God. None of us deserve what God has done and will do for us. Rather, the good news is that we are saved by grace through faith. I hope that you will join us.

In Christ,
John Fitzgerald
Questions to ponder:

1. What is grace?
2. What is faith?
3. Are you willing to trust our Lord? If so, our Lord wants to give you more
than you deserve.
Pastor John Fitzgerald
"Saved by Grace Through Faith"
Lection: Ephesians 2:1-10
Latest News
Infant Baptism

This Sunday, we will be baptizing into our church family, Colton James Benson, Son of Andy & Ashley Benson. This will take place in the 10:55 service. Colton was born on February 5th, 2018
Ward Street Mission
FUMC will be hosting a meal at Ward Street on July 19th and we will need your help with desserts. Prefer cookies, brownies or bar cookies. Please contact Karen Renshaw @ 336-689-0540 (mobile) or 336-822-0903 (work) if you are able to
help out with a dessert. Desserts need to be dropped of in the narthex of the Education Building by 3:00 PM on July 19th.
Cook for Wonderful Wednesday!
Arrangements are underway for the 2018-2019 Wonderful Wednesday Menus. If you are part of a group or committee that would like to prepare and serve a Wonderful Wednesday meal as a fundraiser for your group please contact Kim Myers by August 1st .
Holy Land 2019
Travel with FUMC to the Holy Land of Israel and explore the ancient and historic sites from the Bible. The trip lasts from January 7th - January 28th of 2019. The cost of the trip is $3,450 and includes round trip airfare, lodging and most meals. Please contact Pat Church at the office to sign up! You can see a list and pictures of some of the sites the trip will explore by clicking the button below!
Community & Programs
Summer Supper
Please join us next Wednesday, July 18 at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish Supper. No reservations required, just bring your favorite dish to share!
Ways to Serve
Northwood Elementary Returns!
Summer is in full swing but we know our friends at Northwood Elementary will be returning to school before you know it and they will need school supplies. During the month of July we will be collecting school supplies for Northwood! Below is the list of requested items. You may place your donations in the wooden bin marked Northwood in the Foyer of the Education building.



-Colored Pencils
-Markers
-Glue Sticks
-Kleenex
-Plastic Pencil Boxes
We Still Have Beds!
To support Child Enrichment and youth missions, we are still selling twin, queen and king-sized wrought-iron beds, donated by our very own Claudio Raies. If you are interested in perusing our remaining stock – selling at an incredible discount! – please contact Kim Myers to schedule a time. Also, if you have purchased a bed and not yet picked it up, please make plans to do so ASAP so we clear out the space.
Children's Good News Volunteers Needed
Summer is filled with lots of fun for everyone but it is also a time when we have our greatest need for volunteers. Starting Sunday, July 7th - Sunday,August 8th we do not have volunteers for either our 9:00 or 10:55 Good News times. Good News is the time during the worship services that our children ages 3- 2nd grade leave worship for a time of worship and fun of their own, allowing Moms and Dads the time to hear God's word delivered. There is a mini lesson provided and following the lesson children are allowed to play and giggle! Good News requires about 30 minutes of your time. Mrs. Myers would love to answer any questions you have about this wonderful opportunity to serve....please help us be able to continue this special ministry to our church families!
Wonderful Wednesday
 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.
No Wonderful Wednesdays
until September 5th!
For any questions please contact:
 Pat Church at patchurch@fumc-highpoint.org
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Sunday School
Sundays | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM


Topics/Leaders for July

Allred Class - Mitzi Rowsey - "The Power of Habits" (July 1st & 8th)
"The Wired Word" (July 15th, 22nd, & 29th)

The Gathering Class - Max Lucado Study, "More to Your Story"

The Wesley Class - Jim Bohannon - International Lessons (July 1st & 8th)
Bill Harris - International Lessons (July 15th, 22nd, & 29th)

The Hays Class - Kem Ellis - International Lessons

The Pathfinders Class - Jim Newman - 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  

Contact Us!
Missing DVD Player
The Gathering class' DVD player is missing. If you have seen it, please return it to the Gathering class.
Call

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: CLOSED

(336)-889-4429


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
Weekly Financial Report
Current Balance : -$11,260.30

YTD Contributions: $402,558.99
YTD Expenses: $413,819.29
TV Ministry Fund: $12,154.92

These figures have been updated as of 7/6/18
First United Methodist Church
336-889-4429
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