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The Communicator
First United Methodist Church
702 Avenue A Opelika, AL 36801
334-745-7604
www.fumcopelika.org
Sunday Services
8:30am – Traditional Worship
9:45am – Sunday School
10:45am – Contemporary Worship
11:00am – Traditional Worship
FUMC Staff:
Rev. Randy Woodham
Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Scott Kaak
Executive Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Rick Lane
Associate Pastor, Student Ministries
[email protected]
Rev. Ric Smith
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
FUMC has WIFI!!!
Password is: fumcwifi
Friday, January 30, 2015
The purpose of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the
world. But how do we do that? The most visible way God knits people into the community of
Christ and draws people into the relationship with God is through congregations that fulfill the
ministry of Christ in the world. Fruitful congregations repeat and improve on these five basic
practices: Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, RiskTaking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity.
Church Wide Study:
Five Practices of Fruitful
Congregations
begins
Sunday, Feb. 22nd
&
Small Group Sign-up
begins
Sunday, Feb. 8th
Ms. Nicole Agostino
Pianist
Mrs. Laura Boggs
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Ms. Maudie Evans
Church Maid
Mrs. Sunny Hahn
Organist
[email protected]
Mr. Bruce Heath
Sexton
[email protected]
Mr. Don Lawrence
Facilities Supervisor
[email protected]
Ms. Beverly Marlett
Church Secretary
[email protected]
Ms. Mary Virginia Norris
Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
Mrs. Tina Roberts
Financial Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. Andy Snyder
Sound Technician
Mrs. Drew Speakman
Director of Sonshine Preschool
Asst. Director of Children’s Ministries
[email protected]
Mrs. Julia Stutts
Director of Children’s Ministries
[email protected]
Mr. John Vedder
College Ministries
[email protected]
Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations describes practices that shape and sustain
congregations. Vibrant, growing, fruitful congregations repeat and deepen certain fundamental
activities, seeking to perform them with excellence: Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship,
Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity.
These edgy words focus us on the appropriate work that helps us fulfill the mission of church.
Congregations offer the invitation and welcome of Christ, provide worship that connects us to
God and to one another, offer opportunities for people to grow in Christ by learning in
community, relieve suffering and improve the conditions of people in need through service and
mission, and teach people to give of themselves.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed during worship
services this Sunday. The offering you leave on the communion rail will be
given to the College 2015 Philippines Mission Team. Our College Team is
preparing to go to the Philippines in June. Your generous giving will help send
our college students into the mission field to help make disciples of Jesus
Christ! You may also give to this ministry at any time you wish by placing your gift in the
offering plate or bringing/sending it to the church office. Please designate it for “Philippines”.
Lay Person of the Year
The United Methodist Men are taking nominations for the 2014 Lay Person of the Year.
Please make your nominations based on the person’s service and commitment. These are
due by Monday, Feb. 2nd. This person will be recognized at the Ladies Night Banquet
on Thursday, February 12th.
I would like to nominate ________________________________________________
because: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
FUMC CALENDAR
Sunday, February 1
7:15am- Men’s Breakfast
8:30am - Worship
9:45am – Sunday School
10:45am – Contemporary Worship
11:00am – Worship
4:00pm – 5:00pm – One Accord
5:00pm – Sunday Night Youth
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Disciple III (#308)
5:15pm – 6:15pm – Wesley Ringers
Monday, February 2
8:45am - 1:00pm - Sonshine Preschool
Tuesday, February 3
8:45am – 1:00pm - Sonshine Preschool
2:00pm – Prison Ministry
Wednesday, February 4
7:00am – Men’s Devotion
4:30pm – M.A.T.T.
5:00pm – Wednesday Connection
6:15pm – Chancel Choir
Thursday, February 5
8:45am – 1:00pm - Sonshine Preschool
5:30pm – Staff Parish Relations (Library)
YOUTH
NEWS
SM Youth every Sunday from 9:45am –
10:30am up on the 4th floor!
SN Youth this Sunday Night (2/1)
Youth Choir from 4 - 5pm; Super Bowl
Party from 5pm until the game is over!
Simply follow these easy steps:
1. Visit the church website at
www.fumcopelika.org
2. Click on the Online Giving button,
3. Click on the Create Profile button,
then
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
create an online profile and to
schedule your recurring
contributions.
Save your
Campbell's
labels!
OUR LIFE TOGETHER
January 25, 2015
Attendance: Sunday School – 198
Worship – 475 (95/101/279)
GENEROUS GIVING
Designated Funds
Given this week: $1,647
Given this YTD: $6,971
General Fund
Given this week: $ 9,065
Given YTD:
$96,156
Total Debt:
$705,899
FUMC Prison Ministry – Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Volunteers: Margaret Rogers, Danielle Goff, Barbara Kriel, Sara Nan Levins,
Laura Fuller, Fay Burns
Inmates ministered to: 63 males
Bibles given: 2 English, 1 Adult Bible Studies
Message by Pastor Scott Kaak: “Should I Forgive?”
Inmates were reminded that much of Jesus’ teachings are on the topic of
forgiveness. Jesus knew that that no love, no marriage, no friendship, no
family, no church, and no society can live without it. Revenge is never sweet; it
ultimately becomes a sour stomach and bitter memory. Violence only breeds
more violence and hate poisons the soul. Jesus knew this and thus he called for
us to be bridge builders, to be peacemakers, to seek forgiveness and to offer it.
Scripture Card: Luke 17:3-4; Philippians 3:13-14
(The weekly ministry to the inmates at Lee County Detention Center
that provides prayer, stationery, greeting cards, used paperback books, word
games, two pieces of hard candy and a devotion -- all delivered unconditionally
with a smile and the love of Christ!)
AED Training – Sundays, February 8th & 15th at
WN Youth (2/4 and 2/11)
MATT from 4:30 - 6pm
Small Groups from 6 - 7pm
SN Youth next week(2/8)
Youth Choir from 4 - 5pm; Jr Hi from 5 7pm; Sr Hi from 6 - 8pm; Youth Supper
at 6pm
Emmaus Covered Dish
Dinner
Monday, February
6:00pm
Fellowship Hall
On Line Giving Is Here!
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LOST - An opal and diamond
ring. If you have found this ring
please turn it into the church office.
This ring was left in the ladies’
restroom on the third floor.
10:35am and 12:05pm.
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If you are interested in training please contact the church office. (745-7604)
Ladies Night Banquet
Thursday, February 12, 2015
6:30pm
Fellowship Hall
This year’s event features entertainment by David Horton and his twelve year
versatile trio group, Cool Change. Our special guest speaker is Hoffman Rhyne
of Benton, AL, who is on staff at Campus Crusade in Auburn. He plans to
share his testimony and 8+ years experience as a missionary in China.
Tickets are available from any member of the Methodist Men or in the
Church Office.
Servants in Christ + + + Sunday, February 1, 2015
Greeters: 8:30 – Camilla Rice & John Rice; 11:00 – Sue & Matthew Bentley
Pre-Service Music: Shannon Cason
Crucifer: Witt Daffin
Acolytes: 8:30 – Hudson Galimore & Martha Pugh; 11:00 – Libby Gaberlavage & Connor Haynes
Ushers: 8:30 – John Parker (Captain); Aaron Waller (Co-Captain);Blake Epperson; Richard Pelham; Chuck Wacker
11:00 – Kenneth Boggs (Captain); H. S. Bence (Co-Captain); Bob Boothe; Tucker Boswell; Newell Floyd; Richard
Shackelford
Sound: 8:30 – Andy Snyder; 11:00 – Nathan Goff
Media: John Stephens
Transportation: Barbara Patton; Kathy Woodham
Nurturing Notes: Phoebe Branch
Welcome Notes: Peggy Dyar
Communion Setup: Kim Mann; Beverly McKeever
Communion Server: 8:30 – Julene Pugh
Monday Flowers: Claud Brown; Nell & Bill Samford
Tuesday Office Volunteer: Earle Wilkes
Prison Ministry: Terri Knight; Laura Fuller; Jerry Perkins; Margaret Rogers; Danielle Goff; Pastor Scott Kaak
Hospital Visitor: Mon., Feb. 2nd – Jo Lovell; Tue., Feb. 3rd – Jo Lovell; Wed., Feb. 4th – Lisa Abercrombie; Thur.,
Feb. 5th – Phyllis Mayfield; Fri., Feb. 6th – Todd Shipman
MEMORIALS: A gift has been given in loving memory of:
Walter Boucher by Lucinda Cannon; Catherine & Ross Davis; Empty Nest Sunday School Class of First Baptist
Church; Nell & Bill Samford; Jean & Dick Strickrod.
Peggy Hurst by Lucinda Cannon; Catherine & Ross Davis; Bruce & Jean Heath; Nell & Bill Samford.
Lydia Ingram by Lucinda Cannon.
Paul Knight by Lucinda Cannon; Ginger & Jerry Perkins; Nell & Bill Samford.
Frances Dudley by Bruce & Jean Heath.
John Waldrip by Lucinda Cannon.
Keith Woodall by Lucinda Cannon; Barbara Curry; The Tyson Daffin Family; Catherine & Ross Davis; Jannis & John
Farmer; Dr. & Mrs. David R. Gunter; Bruce & Jean Heath; Bob Ingram; Jeannie & Lanier Johnson; Harriet Landrum;
Steve Russell.
Music Ministry News
Come Sing the Duruflé Requiem
On the evening of Palm Sunday (March 29th), the Chancel Choir will present a special program featuring
Maurice Duruflé’s iconic setting of the Requiem Mass text. Using ancient chant lines folded into rich
harmonies, all supported by exquisite organ accompaniment, this is one of the major works of the 20th Century.
This program will help us turn our hearts from the celebration of Palm Sunday towards the road to Calvary. If
you are interested in singing this work, the Chancel Choir will rehearse this piece at the beginning of rehearsal
each week. All are invited to join us this Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. in the Choir Room. Contact Mary Virginia
([email protected]) for more information.
This Week’s Special Music
Give Me Jesus (8:30) arr. Moses Hogan
Mary Virginia Norris, solo; Nicole Agostino, piano
Everlasting God (11:00) Tom Fettke
Chancel Choir; Nicole Agostino, piano
GREEN BAG FOOD PROJECT - The next pick-up for the Food Bank will be Sunday,
February 8th, at the church. You may place your bags in the hallway on the 1st floor.
Shopping List: (No glass containers, please)
Peanut Butter
Canned Meat & Tuna
Dried or Canned Beans & Peas
Hearty Soups
Shelf –stable Milk
Enriched Rice & Pasta
Grains (Oatmeal, Quinoa, Bulgur, Couscous)
Iron-enriched & Multi-Grain Cereal
Canned Tomato Products
Canned Fruit in Water or Juice
Low-Sodium Canned Vegetables
Mac & Cheese
Cornbread Mix
Crackers
Trail Mix
Granola
Cereal Bars
“I Love. . .” - Pastor Scott Kaak
10:45am Contemporary Service (Fellowship Hall)
The HUB is an outreach mission of FUMC.
Wednesday Connection – February 4th
MENU: Loaded Hot Dogs & Chili; Dessert
Reservations for dinner are expected by 10:00am on Mondays.
Please fill out the green card & place it in the offering plate on Sundays or call the church office (745-7604) or email
Laura at [email protected]
Classes
Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing Church Led by Rev. Randy Woodham in room #310
Life’s Healing Choices - Led by: Chuck Wacker; Loretta Lowery & Lori Kaak in room #304
Unraveling Your View of God's Calling - This is a ladies study. Led by Joy Samford in room #308
A Study in the Book of James - Led by Danielle Goff in room #303
IT’S A BOY!!!
Congratulations to Sam & Libba Wilkes upon the birth of their son, Henry
Judah Wilkes. Henry was born January 29, 2015 weighing 7 lbs. 7oz and 21
inches long. Proud grandparents are Earle & Kenny Wilkes. Henry and his
parents live in Fairhope, AL.
PRAYER CONCERNS (as of Friday, January 30 )
th
EAMC: Marie Bass (Michael Bass’ grandmother); Sara Martin (Becky Bailey’s mother)
UAB (Birmingham): Suzy Conerly and Cullen (Sonshine Preschool Teacher & premature baby); Leslie Gaston
(Mike & Becky Gaston’s cousin)
Home: David Alexander (Marcia Alexander’s husband); Barbara Allen; Don Allen (friend of Tori Beth
Thompson); Patty Allen; Marlo Burdette; Genevieve Canonica (friend of Leigh & Michael Bass); Beverly Collins;
Rossie Culley; Virginia Cumbie; David Eastridge, Jr. (Rhonda Boothe’s nephew); Shirley Flora; Jessica Gilmore
(friend of Kathie & David Kastner); Dave Gladney (friend of Dudley & Al Cook); B J Horn; Charles Huling;
Malcolm Humphries; Joan King; Amanda Mayhall (Sonshine preschool mom); Charles Orange (friend of Gene
Smith); Carly Parker; Tammy Samford (friend of Patty Allen); Gene Smith; Mary Rose Smith; Doris & Bill
Southers (Laurie Williams’ parents); Ileta Sumners (Arbor Springs); Merle & Quinton Walton; Rev. David Warren
(Senior Pastor @ Trinity UMC); Stites Whatley (Debbie Karcher’s son); Alice Williams
Out of Town: Bob Bowen (Julia Moreman’s brother-in-law); Sharon Dennis (Sandra Holloway’s sister); Ned Grove
(friend of Jennifer & Clay Harper); Vernice Hart (Pam Hope’s step-mother); Morgan Hasty (friend of Ginny
Gaberlavage); Bryan Hoch (Sue Bentley’s nephew); Doug Holden (Shirley Flora’s brother-in-law); Brenda Joullian
(Sherri Rowton’s mother); Penny Krennerich (friend of Wei Beach); Sam Lowery (friend of Nell & Bill Samford);
Avery Mallard (Hilda Lockhart’s granddaughter); Donna Martin (Becky Bailey’s sister-in-law); Frieda & Anthony
Meacham (Emily Finck’s parents); Bob Miller (Sam Bailey’s brother-in-law); Robert Mills (Becky Bailey’s son);
Mary Minton (Kathy Cason’s aunt); Ray Ramage (friend of Joyce Windsor); Kenny Reding (friend of Allen Blythe);
Ed Reynolds (Kim Epperson’s father); Willie Mae Roberts (Lybbi Epperson’s grandmother); Marian Rogers (Emily
Finck’s grandmother); Jim Royal (Kevin Royal’s father); Celia Satterwhite (Ruth Meadows’ mother); Carolyn Sell
(Jo Vaughan’s daughter); Jeff Shipman (Todd Shipman’s brother); Jim Short (friend of Jerrell Askew); Greg & Skip
Wheelus (Ginny Gaberlavage’s father & brother); Grover Worth (Bobby Worth’s father)
Military: Josh Beasley (Ann & David Canon’s grandson); Lindsey Cooper (Mary Rose & Albert Smith’s
granddaughter); John Dukes (Trinchua & Keith Dukes’ son); Michael Fischer & T J Fischer (friends of Phyllis &
Jim Mayfield); Robert Groszmann (Bob Ingram’s nephew); Garrett Guess (Becky Mills’ nephew); Samuel Hayes
(Sharon & Ron Rooks’ son-in-law); Trey Long (Becky Mills’ nephew); Harry & Jake Meadows (Tamara & Bill
Meadows’ sons); Steven Olaveson; Alex Pendergraph (Janet Taylor’s grandson); Jacob Ramus (Phyllis & Jim
Mayfield’s son-in-law); Frank Rielly (friend of Phyllis & Jim Mayfield); Kennard R. Smith (friend of Anne & Sheldon
Whittelsey); Ronnie Snyder (Arden & Dave Snyder’s grandson); Jim Whaley (Beverly Collins’ grandson)
Missionaries: Orphanage Emmanuel: Burrows family
Orphanage Emmanuel: Abdi Abisai Casco (young son of the mechanic and driver that takes our team to & from
the airport)
Christian Sympathy. . .
. . .is extended to Betty Letlow and all of the family upon the death of her husband, Louie Letlow.
. . .is extended to Shannon & Kathy Cason and all of the family upon the death of Shannon’s uncle, Jimmy Jones,
of Decatur, AL.