The FUMC News Blast
June 1, 2017
Pasta at Pentecost
Pastor Debra Update
Dear FUMC Family and Friends,
First, let me take this opportunity to THANK YOU for all the ways that you are supporting me during my cancer treatments. Your prayers, cards, flowers, gifts and food have lifted me, fed me, and carried me through many difficult days. Gary and I are grateful for the ways you have supported us and continue to provide everything that that we need for this journey.
Second, I want to let you know how I am doing. One of the biggest hurdles during chemotherapy is staying well with a depressed immune system. The chemo not only destroys cancer cells but it also destroys some healthy cells needed to fight off bacteria. So I have to be careful these days which is why I cannot shake hands and give or receive hugs. Talk about something that is difficult…this is so not my nature that I am having a hard time adhering to the rules but I know it is for my own good. I also must stay out of crowds, hospitals, and nursing facilities for the same reason. Another side effect is that I feel tired almost constantly but I am pushing through by getting extra rest. Keep those prayers coming!
In Christ,
Pastor Debra
First to the Table Cookbooks
Grocery Bags Needed!
Spiritual Growth Retreat & Layette Kits
United Methodist Summer Camps Galore!
Camp Mt. Shepherd: mtshepherd.org
Camp Don Lee: donleecenter.org
Camp Tekoa: camptekoa.org
Father's Day Flowers - Bland Class Fundraiser
Please help us honor our Fathers with flowers on Sunday, June 18. The arrangements of red and white roses will be placed in the Chapel and Sanctuary. The cost of each name is $5.00. This fundraiser allows us to contribute to the church and other worthy causes throughout the year! Please submit the information below to Fran Gibhardt (fran@fumc-highpoint.org) by Wednesday, June 14.
Name(s) in honor
and/or
Name(s) in memory
and
Name(s) of those recognizing the father(s)
Family Putt-Putt Fun!
The Children's Ministry Council will be providing snacks. Kick off summer with a great afternoon of family fun...you never know what special surprised may be awaiting you!
May Memory Verse Successes!
This Sunday's Worship Assistants
Early Morning Volunteers
8:45am Nursery - No Volunteer Needed
9:45am Nursery - No Volunteer Needed
9am Good News - No Volunteer Needed
10:55am Volunteers
Nursery: Lori Hoffman
Good News: Heather Whitlock
Acolytes: Hannah Meyer & Charlotte Chambers
Dylan's Helpers: Rick Josey & Braxton White
Greeters: Gart & Dorotea Evans, Harry & Mitzi Rowsey
Usher Captain: Mark Pierce
Plate Steward: Arnold Koonce
Front Desk Volunteer: Jami Morrison
2017 Budget: $ 862,592.09
Year to Date Donations: $295,788.27
Year to Date Expenses: $326,270.61
Budget Deficit: [-30,482.34]
TV Ministry Fund Balance: $13,310.29
Figures as of 5/25/17
Adult Sunday School Teachers and Topics for May
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. Rick Swartz will lead the class in May.
-The Gathering Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 1. During the month of May, Jim Bohannon will lead the class on Biblical Books of Wisdom by Mickey Efird.
-The Wesley Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Charles Riddle will lead the class on the following topics:
- May 21 - It is well with my soul - or is it?
- May 28 - When it's over, it all goes back in the box.
-The Hays Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Kem Ellis will lead the class in May using International Lessons.
-The Pathfinders Class meets in the Sanctuary Building, Level 2. Jerry Koontz will lead the class in May using International Lessons.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Please note that Fridays during the summer months the church office will be closed, as it was last year. In case of pastoral emergencies on Fridays, Pastor John is always available via cell phone (704-534-6102).
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday: Closed
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/