The FUMC News Blast
April 5, 2017
CAR FESTIVAL: THIS WEEKEND!
Palm Sunday Information for Kids
Ms. Pam and Ms. Myers
Dear FUMC Family and Friends,
For those of you who would like to follow my journey, I have started a blog called "Bumps in the Night." It can be accessed at: http://www.fumc-highpoint.org/bumps-in-the-night/.
Please keep those prayers coming.
Love,
Pastor Debra
Change of Date!
2017 Lenten Mission Project
Many thanks for those that have already supported our Lenten Mission project financially. We are confident that we will reach our goal by April 16! So, who would like to join the fun on May 6 for our meal packing event? Folks of any age are welcome. We will pack from 10am-12pm in our church Fellowship Hall. Rise Against Hunger will make sure that we have everything that we need to pack over 10,000 meals. We need between 40-50 volunteers to ensure finishing at noon. What a great opportunity for all generations to work together to help hungry children in our world!
Please call or email Pam to sign up by April 16: pammercer@fumc-highpoint.org or 336-812-4364.
Youth In Missions Easter Lily Sale
It is time to pay tribute to someone special this Easter with a lovely Easter Lily to be placed in our worship spaces by the FUMC High Point UMYF. The lilies will enhance our Easter Sunday service on April 16.
Please provide the following information, along with a check or cash for $14.00 per lily, payable to First United Methodist Church (Please mark “Easter Lily Sale” on the lower left corner of your check):
1. Name(s) in honor of and/or
2. Name(s) in memory of
3. Name(s) of those who the lily will be from
4. Your telephone number and/or email address
Orders may be placed in the offering plate or turned
into the church office by Sunday, April 9
Thank you for your contribution to our worship experience
and for your continued support of our youth mission work!
Easter Cross Info
Please note that we do NOT need fresh flowers for the Easter cross on April 16.
For those that purchased Easter lilies, you may take them home with you following the 10:55am service on Easter morning.
Please mark your calendars!
Wonderful Wednesday will not be held on April 12, 19, or 26 due to spring break and Furniture Market. The normal schedule will on May 3. The final Wonderful Wednesday until the fall will be May 17.
Also, the FOX-8 broadcast of our service on April 23 will air at a special time: 8:30am (due to a Furniture Market special they are running earlier that morning).
Upcoming Meetings
- Finance Committee: Tuesday, April 11, 6:30pm in the conference room
- Trustees: Thursday, April 13, 6:30pm in the conference room
- Children's Council: Tuesday, April 25, 5:30pm at the Putt-Putt on N. Main Street in High Point
- UMW Dinner & General Meeting: Monday, May 8, 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Women Scholarship
Qualifications: must have been an active member of our church youth program in grades 6-12 - at least 4 years participation - and should exhibit overall participation in church activities.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please see D.P. Grigg (dpgrigg@fumc-highpoint.org). The deadline for all applications is Sunday, May 21. The scholarship recipient will be announced on Graduation Sunday, June 4.
NO Wonderful Wednesday for 3 weeks!
Our Wonderful Wednesday meal will NOT be held on April 12, 19, or 26 due to Spring Break and Furniture Market. The adult choir and handbell groups will not practice on April 12 or 26, but will have practice on April 19.
This Sunday's Worship Assistants
Early Morning Volunteers
8:45am Nursery - VOLUNTEER NEEDED
9:45am Nursery - Haley Gulledge
9am Good News - Heather Rickard
10:55am Volunteers
Nursery: Allison Buniva
Good News: Kelly White
Acolytes: Alexis Cruz & Gabriela Cruz
Dylan's Helpers: Hannah Meyer & Matthew Kennedy
Greeters: Billy & Susan Koontz, Beverly Crotts, & Lee Brandon
Usher Captains: Rad Moreland & Chuck Hicks
Plate Steward: Ben Adams
Front Desk Volunteer: Matt Gulledge
2017 Budget: $ 862,592.09
Year to Date Donations: $181,051.17
Year to Date Expenses: $198,597.92
Budget Deficit: [-17,546.75]
TV Ministry Fund Balance: $17,095.29
Figures as of 3/30/17
Vacation Bible School 2017 is coming!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED, please contact Stephanie Peters at cmp63@northstate.net for details. You can register your children for VBS or register to volunteer on the home page of our website: http://fumc-highpoint.org.
Adult Sunday School Teachers and Topics
If a topic or teacher interests you, please plan to visit the class of your choice. Classes usually begin at 9:45am.
-The Allred Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Jim Bohannon will lead on April 9, 16, & 30 on the Biblical Books of Wisdom by Mickey Efird. On April 23, (Furniture Market Sunday) the class will lead itself in discussion.
-The Gathering Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 1. Discussion will be led by class members. During the month of April, we will continue the topic, "God's Not Dead."
-The Wesley Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Mitzi Rowsey will lead on April 9 & 16 using The Wired Word - discussion lessons that confront the news with scripture and hope. On April 23 & 30, Mark Williams will lead on a topic to be determined.
-The Hays Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Kem Ellis will lead the class in April using International Lessons.
-The Pathfinders Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Bill Harris will lead the class on April 9, 16, & 30 using International Lessons. Jim Bohannon will lead on April 23 on Biblical Books of Wisdom by Mickey Efird.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Pastors & Office Staff Email Addresses:
- Pastor John: johnfitzgerald@fumc-highpoint.org
- Pastor Debra: debraswing@fumc-highpoint.org
- Pat Church: patchurch@fumc-highpoint.org
- Pam Mercer: pammercer@fumc-highpoint.org
- DP Grigg: dpgrigg@fumc-highpoint.org
- Fran Gibhardt: fran@fumc-highpoint.org
First UMC - High Point
Email: fran@fumc-highpoint.org
Website: www.fumc-highpoint.org
Location: 512 North Main Street, High Point, NC, United States
Phone: (336) 889-4429
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fumchighpoint/