First United Methodist Church
From The Pastor

“Habits”
I return time and again to the following words. They are a powerful reminder of one of life’s most basic and profound truths:
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me, and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.
I am easily managed - - you must merely be firm with me. Show me exactly how you want something done, and after a few lessons I will do it automatically. I am the servant of all great men; and alas, of all failures as well. Those who are great I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.
I am not a machine, though, I work with all the precision of a machine and the intelligence of a man. You may run me for profit or run me for ruin; it makes no difference to me.
Take me, train me, be firm with me, and I will place the world at your feet. Be easy with me and I will destroy you.
Who am I? I am habit.
As you are reading this, men and women; boys and girls, are getting back into certain habits. It may be school – or work – or home life. The habits and routines we choose can truly define us, propel us, or eventually be our downfall. My prayer for you is that today, you will look closely at the routines and habits you have. Ask yourself if these make you more like the person God wants you to be…or not. 
Let me encourage you to make worship, Sunday school, and fellowship with the FUMC family a habit you get into. Make a decision that your spiritual life deserves healthy habits. You won’t regret it and you’ll be surprised at how much better you feel about yourself.

Blessings to you – Pastor Bobby
FUMC Updates:
TODAY, August 21, 2019
  • Prayer Team @ 4:45 p.m.
(BBQ sandwiches, cowboy beans, coleslaw, chips, dessert) 5:15 p.m.
  • Nursery available for children 3 and under 5:45 p.m.
  • Camille Place speaker @ 6 p.m.
  • Children- @ 6 p.m..
  • Adult Choir @ 6:15 pm.  

Sunday, August 25, 2019
  • The Nine Worship Service @ 9:00 a.m. (Youth Center)
  • Sunday School @ 9:45 a.m.
  • L.I.F.E. groups begin @ 5 p.m.

Acolyte/Crucifer : Jake Sasser/Will Clark
Nursery Volunteer: Martha Jane Corbin
Children's Church Volunteers : Brandy & Josh Godwin
Flowers : Susan Parker
August Ushers: Don Dunson, Stone Martin, Shannon Hall, Butch McKenzie
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A special thanks to Jerry Hawsey, Dwain Alverson & Ronnie Tucker for all the hard work they put in to making these beautiful doors for our sanctuary.
Tutoring at BES
ARE YOU interested in making a difference in the lives of children? Then become a tutor at the Brewton Elementary School! C’mon Give it a try! You will be blessed as you bless the live of kids! Call the church office at 867-8051 or email us at office @brewtonfirst.org if you are interested. There will be a tutoring meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 9:00AM at Brewton Elementary School.
 
Church is seeking an energetic and strong Christian to lead its Children's Ministry. The qualified candidate will have some history working with children, preferably in the church.This position calls for approximately 20 hours per week. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please send resume' to:
First United Methodist Church
C/O Rev. Bobby Ellisor
820 Belleville Ave.
Brewton, AL 36426
Books and Babble  
 FUMC Monthly Book Club
We are starting a book club that will meet once a month and we would love to have you join in the fun. There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. at
111 McDowell Lane. For more info, or if you can’t make the meeting but would be interested, call Susan Krehbiel (251-363-4092) or Madeline Hildreth (251-363-2305)
PLEASE JOIN THE
First United Methodist
Young Adults
FOR A
Low Country Boil
Sunday, September 15
5-8 p.m.
AT THE HOME OF
Jerry & Leigh Kelly
132 BROOKS BOULEVARD
BREWTON


Relax and enjoy good food
and good fellowship at this
Adults only gathering
RSVP to Melanie at 251-238-0045
We are starting over with our Wednesday night supper reservation list. Please call the church office if you plan to eat dinner with us.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER  5:15-6:00 p.m.
$5.00 Adult, $3.00 Children      $20.00 maximum per family

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, August 21st: Camille Place speaker 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 22nd: Primetimers @ noon. Be Unique. Dress uniquely in Pastels.
Sunday, September 1st : UMM Prayer Breakfast
Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day - Office Closed
Tuesday, September 3rd: Books & Babble informative meeting(111 McDowell Ln) 7 p.m.
Monday, September 9th: Kandy McDaniel bible study resumes 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 11th: KFC begins
Children's council meeting 5 p.m.
2019 Church Directories are here!

If you had your picture made or submitted a picture, you may come by and pick up your directory. If you were unable to have your picture made we have extras to be handed out on a first come first serve basis.

Pick up in the
Church Office.



Primetimers - Thursday, August 22nd. Be Unique! Dress uniquely in pastels.
Parsonage Renovation

If you would like to make a donation to the renovation of the church parsonage,
please drop your check by the church office.

Thank you for your consideration,
- Finance Committee
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday Mornings @ 9:50 a.m. – Breakfast and Scripture Study
  • Sunday Evenings @ 5 p.m. - Youth L.I.F.E group
  • Wednesday Night @ 5:15 p.m. - Supper/ Bible Study

Youth Praise Team
Auditions for the Praise Team will be held Wednesday (8/21) at 7 PM in the Youth Center.  
Children's Ministry

  •  Sunday Mornings @ 9:50 a.m. (Preschool, K-2, and 3rd-5th)
  • Sunday Evenings @ 5 p.m. - Kid L.I.F.E group
  • Wednesday Night @ 5:15 p.m. - Supper/ Bible Study

Prayer Concerns
New Prayer Concerns for Church Members:
Ura Bea Golden, Teresa Brown
 
Ongoing Prayer Concerns for Church Members:
Cosby Martin, Earl Lambert
 
New Prayer Concerns for Family, Friends & Community:
Wayne Purnell, friend in the community;  George Painter, friend of Barbara Comander; Linda Hurst, mother of Faith Ellisor; Kevin Ladnier, son of Gail Ladnier; Ed McMillan, friend of the community; Jamie Burnham, friend of Larry Rambach; William Luker, friend in the community; Nancy Bethany, friend of Connie Wilkes.
 
Ongoing Prayer Concerns for Family, Friends & Community:
Marc Edge, friend in the community; William Hicks, cousin of Rene Mathews; Flossie Martin, mother of Cosby Martin; Janet Heartsill, sister of Debbie Hardee; Kim Taylor, sister of Faith Ellisor
 
Please check for ongoing prayer concerns on the back of your monthly calendar .
 
Partner Churches in Red Bird Missionary Conference:  Thousand Sticks UMC, Beach Fork UMC & Lower Beach Fork UMC, Pastors Robert Amundson, Dan Griffiths
 
Partner Church in Cameroon:   The Hope United Methodist Church, Pastor David Njie.
 
Missionaries in Cameroon :   Rev. Dr. Andrew Molindo
 
Others in Foreign Missions: Ben Roberts, brother of Tom Roberts.
 
 
Military:  Jordan Madison, U.S. Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Justin Blocker, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL; Robert McIntyre Stokes (Rob) N.A.S Pensacola; Robert Reynolds, Army NG, Kuwait; Carter Kelly, Ballston Spa, NY at the Nuclear Power Training Unit; Corey Rilling, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
 
First Responders: Monte McGougin, Dylan Byrd, Heath Madison
Stay up-to-date with FUMC Updates to your cell phone via text message! 
Join one or more of the 3 FUMC Remind groups via Remind app:
  • FUMC Children’s activities and updates: text @childfumc to 81010.
  • FUMC Youth activities and updates: text @youthfumc2 to 81010.
  • FUMC General Updates: text @umcbrewton to 81010.

Get CONNECTED…Volunteer Opportunities (WE NEED YOUR HELP):
Sunday morning greeters – weekly at 9:30-9:45am and 10:30-10:50am [need 4-6 for side door and parking lot]. Contact the church office if you would like to serve!

First United Methodist Church Brewton
820 Belleville Ave.
Brewton, AL 36426
Office: (251) 867-8051
Fax: (251) 867-8557