SPECIAL BLESSINGS MINISTRY
End of the Year Celebration
What a fun day to celebrate our Special Blessings kids and families! We want to thank each of you who has contributed through prayer and financial support for these precious ones to know the love of Jesus!
To know more about the Specials Blessings Ministry, contact
Heather Epperson,
Director of Missions
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SENIOR SUNDAY
Congratulations Class of 2022
We want to take a moment to thank Youth Pastor Michael and Dana Wilder and every volunteer for the love and commitment they've given to the youth of GFUMC to know and reflect the love of Jesus Christ.
We celebrate the graduating class of 2022! GFUMC has many students who will graduate tomorrow night from Guntersville High School. We pray God will bless them with wisdom, courage, protection, and great joy in all their life endeavors in Jesus' great name!
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Contact:
Michael Wilder,
Director of Student Ministries
(256) 582-2001, ext. 214
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MEET THE PROS
Pro Angler Testimonies
What a blessing it has been to partner with Major League Fishing (MLF) pro angler Blake Smith and all of the MLF anglers with Meet the Pros! We continue to praise God for the six people who gave their hearts to Jesus as a result of this amazing ministry. On May 11th, four of the anglers, Greg Bohannon, James Niggemeyer, Mark Rose, and Nick LeBrun gave their testimonies of how God changed their lives. With their permission, we have their testimonies on video, please feel free to share them. Out of 150 anglers, the winner of last weekend's Warehouse Tackle Pro Circut Tournament is Nick LeBrun, his testimony is included in the video.
This outstanding community outreach could not have happened without the Methodist Men, the GFUMC Missions team, and director Heather Epperson. Many of our area merchants donated over $4,000.00 worth of great merchandise to make this an event to remember. Our GFUMC family and friends who volunteered and served others at this event truly are committed to helping others become devoted and contagious followers of Jesus Christ. We are honored to serve the kingdom of God with each of you!
If you're ready to make a kingdom difference by serving with the Missions Team, or any GFUMC ministry please click on the button below.
Heather Epperson,
Director of Missions
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2OOth CELEBRATION
One Body Worship
10:00 am Service @ Civitan Park
Sermon: "200 Years Together"
Pastor Ricky Smith
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28 NKJV
This Sunday, May 22nd we will gather at Civitan Park for a One Body Worship Service as part of our 200th Celebration and enjoy lunch together after. The service will start at 10:00 am, at the Jeff Cook Stage and lunch will follow in the Pavilion.
In the event of rain, the 200th Celebration Service will move to the Worship Center with lunch to follow in the Family Life Center/3rd-floor gym. Any location change will be announced via email, gfumc.net, and FB.
Quick Reminders:
- Bring your lawn chairs
- No childcare or nursery; parents are responsible for their children
- Civitan Park address is 1130 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
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GFUMC KIDS
Singing at 200th Celebration
GFUMC KIDS are singing at the Lake as part of our 200th Celebration Service at Civitan Park/1130 Sunset Dr. (Jeff Cook Stage). Details in the flyer!
For questions contact
Charlotte Watts,
Director of Children's Ministries
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VBS 2022-MONUMENTAL
Celebrating God's Greatness
Hey GFUMC Parents!! Save the date for VBS 2022 July 11-14! This year will be 4 nights from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Registration is OPEN, click on the button below.
We can't wait to see you there!
Volunteers are needed to serve! VBS Servants/volunteers are what make this awesome outreach great! Email Charlotte Watts to serve today.
Contact Charlotte Watts,
Director of Children's Ministries
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LIBRARY NEWS
Featured Books on Prayer
PRAYER is the current theme at the GFUMC Library! Below is a sample of books on prayer which are featured in the Library display window.
"The Contemporaries Meet the Classics on Prayer" by Leonard Allen, PHD
"The Cry of the Soul" by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman
"Drawing Closer; Growing Stronger" by Don Anderson
"Praying the Scriptures for Your Children" by Jodie Berndt
"Prayers That Avail Much" by Germaine Copeland
"The Papa Prayer" by Larry Crabb
"Night Light" by Dr. James Dobson
"Becoming a Woman of Prayer" by Cynthia Heald
"Prayer: The Great Adventure" by Dr. David Jeremiah
"Come Thirsty" by Max Lucado
"I Told the Mountain to Move" by Patricia Raybon
"Intercessory Prayer" by Dutch Sheets
"He Speaks to Me" by Priscilla Shirer
"The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life" by Hannah Whitall Smith
"How to Listen to God" by Charles Stanley
"Dimensions of Prayer" by Douglas V. Steere
"Dear God, It’s Me and It’s Urgent" by Marion Stroud
"Our Father" by Wilson O.Weldon
"Prayer: Does it Make any Difference?" by Phillip Yancy
"Prayers of All Reasons"
"Prayers for the Later Years"
"The Private Prayers of Pope John Paul 11"
"War Room" DVD
Don't see a title you're interested in? Do have questions about the Library, please reach out to our library team at the email provided below.
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TRADITIONAL MEDIA BOOTH
Immediate help needed
The Traditional service media booth needs immediate help! This ministry is on a rotation schedule, and training is provided.
Contact Ann Lee,
Director of Discipleship,
Interim Music Director for Traditional Services
256.582.2001, ext. 225
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REV. TERRY & DIANE BENTLEY
Retirement Reception | June 5 | 3-5 PM
Save the date and join us for a retirement reception for our beloved Rev. Terry & Diane Bentley. They are celebrating 45 years in service with the Lord. The reception will be a come-and-go event on Sunday, June 5th in the Family Life Center/Main Building.
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MARSHALL CO. ADULT RESPITE PROGRAM
Program starting soon
We are so excited to announce the return of the Marshall Co. Adult Respite Progam at GFUMC! All participants must be registered. To register and learn more about the Adult Respite Program contact
Rev. Lula Dobbs
Minister of Adult Respite Programs
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NEHEMIAH STUDY
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
"Nehemiah" Tuesday Morning Bible Study with Ann Lee. One of the powerful messages of Nehemiah is how much you can accomplish when you align yourself with the will and plan of God. Nehemiah and his followers do what seems impossible because they are doing what God has called them to do. You don't have to rebuild a wall to do the will of God! The study meets every Tuesday at 9:30 am in Room 202/Main Building. Can be viewed on our Guntersville First UMC FB Page and at gfumc.net
For questions
Ann Lee,
Director of Discipleship
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POSITION AVAILABLE
Director of Traditional Worship
We are currently accepting resumes from qualified and interested applicants for the position of Director of Traditional Worship. Please send your resume to the following resume@gfumc.net. A job description is attached for your convenience, click on the button below.
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GLOBAL MINISTRIES-UKRAINE
UMCOR and the Crisis in Ukraine FAQ
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has provided a document of how UMCOR is meeting global needs. (See button below).
Donations can be made by dropping a check in the offering plate, make checks payable to GFUMC, note on the memo line Ukraine Aid. For online giving, see the button below, select Missions, the select subfund UKRAINE Aid.
For questions, contact
Heather Epperson,
Director of Missions
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FINANCIAL OFFICE
May 21, 2022
Giving Made Easy
-Mail to 539 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976
-Text 2 Give: Text the dollar amount you give to
1(256) 448-3225, follow the (one-time) prompts.
Finance Office (located on the 3rd floor/main bldg.)
Jerilee Gillen, Church Treasurer
(256) 582-2001, ext. 212
Karla Terrell, Financial Secretary
(256) 582-2001,ext. 233
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WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
May 19, 2022
Sunday 05/15/22
749 (163 online + 586 in-house)
In-House Worship
8:45 AM Traditional - 125
8:45 AM Contemporary - 184
11:00 AM Traditional - 97
05/11/22 Meet the Pros Event - 180
Total: 586
Online Worship
FB: FB Intergration link to live-stream not working.
Website: 110 (8:45C/49; 8:45T/40; 11T/21)
YouTube: 53 (8:45C/50; 11T/2)
Total: 163
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GFUMC BIRTHDAYS
May 2022
Our GFUMC family is special! We want to celebrate each one of you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Happy Birthday!!
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PRAYER REQUESTS & UPDATES
May 19-22, 2022
Prayer is part of our spiritual DNA at GFUMC, and we are honored to lift God's people up in prayer. If you or someone you know needs prayer please contact us!
For all prayer requests and updates contact
256.582.2001, ext. 210 or ext. 234
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THIS WEEK'S SIGN
May 19, 2022
ANSWERS ARE
FOUND
IN PRAYERS.
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