August 1, 2016

Worship with Us

Sunday

10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

12:00 p.m. - Youth

5:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study

Wednesday

5:15 p.m. - Children’s Choir

6:00 p.m. - A.W.E.

6:30 p.m. - Gravity / Youth

7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. - Children’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study

Phone: 903-389-2225 www.fumcfairfield.org

Pastor

Dr. Richard Heyduck

Youth Director

Brent Aiken

Director of Music

Mykle Ann Wright

Organist

Cynthia Outlaw

Pianist

Marilyn Toothman

Secretary

Tonya Roberts

Director of Weekday

Ministries

Cynthia Outlaw

The Staff of

First UMC Fairfield

First United Methodist Church

The Servant

First things first. We’re really appreciative of the constant flow of food and greet-ings that have come our way since we arrived in Fairfield. It’s obvious I’ll either have to buy all new clothes in the near future or find a good place to exercise regularly. Second, I’m impressed with the array of leaders I see in the church. In every area I’ve encountered I see people thinking creatively, willing to step up and take ac-tion. Some churches out there are consumed with taking care of themselves and their buildings. Not FUMC Fairfield! Even while you steward your resources, you’re passionate about reaching out and meeting the needs of people locally and beyond. Those are marks of a healthy church. The challenge we face that has been most frequently mentioned to me so far has been our finances, particularly paying off our building debt. It may not be much encouragement, but that’s not an uncommon problem. I’m thankful the church has had leaders willing to think ahead and provide us with a great physical plant to work with. You probably know that most big challenges cannot be resolved by quick fixes. You also know that none are resolved by collapsing into fear, worry, and playing “What if?” They are only resolved by the joyful obedience (do you recognize that phrase?) of God’s people over time. I know who God is. I know what God has done in Christ. I know enough church history to see what Jesus has done in and through the church in two millennia. Because of this, I’m not worried. We have plenty of work to do, but worry isn’t part of that work.

I’ll close with this. One of my favorite questions once I get to know a person is,

“What’s your next step with Christ?” Have you ever faced that question before? It

presupposes that the Christian life is more (much more!) than just making a deci-

sion for Christ or becoming a church member. The Christian life is about following

Christ – becoming like him. That following, that growing in his likeness isn’t in-

stantaneous. It happens in steps. Each of us has some “next step” in our journey

to maturity in Christ. What might yours be?

Sunday Servers

Dates August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 September 4

Acolytes

Carolyn Dunlap Rhett Ralstin

Nadia Grecu Madelyn Morrison

Lydia Morgan Riley Ralstin

Ava Grecu Maggie Wright

Lay Readers

Bob Anderson Kevin Benedict Bob Anderson Robbie Robertson Kevin Benedict

Offering Counters

Jane Phillips Chad Morgan Suzann Leadbetter Cheryl Cockerell Lyle Red

Ushers August: Sam Bill, Maurice Burleson, Marlon Cockrell, Larry Williams September: Bob Anderson, Andy Myers, Chad Morgan, Guy Ward

WEDNESDAY, August 3rd, NOON

If you’re over 50, bring a covered dish and join others for lunch in the Fellowship Hall. You don't have to be a member of

FUMC to attend. Bring a friend!

Book of the Month – YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE Who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. Popular speaker and award-winning author, James K. A. Smith, helps us recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices.

We are shaped most by what we love most. If sin and virtue are disordered and rightly ordered love, respectively, and if the only way to change is to change what we worship, then this will lead us to rethink how we conduct Christian work and ministry. Smith gives some foundational ideas on how this affects our corporate worship, our Christian education and our vocations in the world.

Check out this book from Pastor Heyduck. Also, go to the Library (Men’s Classroom) and select other books. If you want to donate materials, please contact Julie Ann Medford julieannmedford@gmail.com or 903-389-4620.

Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words. Your prayers are greatly appreciated while David is fighting this illness. With love always, David Kimball

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Please Welcome Christi Heyduck to the FUMC family.

She became a member July 10.

Pastoral or Ministerial Care When pastoral or ministerial care is needed Pastor Richard or Brent may be reached at the following numbers.

Pastor Richard Heyduck Brent Aiken (903) 767-2977 (cell) (325) 721-0469 (903) 389-2556 (home) brent@fumcfairfield.org

CALENDAR GIRLS 2016

We will meet at 10:30 A.M. on the last Wednesday of the month to prepare the church newsletters for mailing. Thank you for your help in making this a fun service activity for everyone.

July 3 $13,196

July 10 $ 6,788

July 17 $ 4,921

July 24

July 31

Month to Date

$24,905

Estimated Monthly Expenses

$40,000 to $45,000

Dear Church Family, As I am writing this, I am thinking that by the time you read this I will have been your Music Director for almost a year. It has been a great year, and I am so honored that you chose me for this wonderful leadership position in our church. Being the Music Director requires more than just leading the congregation on Sunday morning. Some-times it’s a hard job. Most of the time it is a wonderful and rewarding job. The most important thing I face every week is selecting hymns that will glorify the Lord and hopefully bring you closer to him. I hope that I have done that in these last almost 12 months.

As you have noticed by now, the choir is on their summer break. We will resume sometime this month. I am praying we can do great things this year, and I ask that you will pray that as well.

If you haven’t participated in any of our music ministry, I ask that you prayerfully consider. We should all use our talents for HIS service.

The choir has been invited to the annual “Hymn Sing” in Jacksonville on Sunday, August, 28. I have never been, but it sounds like it would be something very rewarding to attend. I hope you will think about going with us to Jacksonville. They ask that we pick two of our favorite choir selections and two of our favorite hymns.

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer, it is going by way too fast.

Love,

Mykle Ann

Coming Soon Grades: 2nd - 6th Date/Time: T.B.A.

Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday Night Children’s Bible Studies will resume

September 4, 2016 6:30 p.m.

We will need teachers for Wednesday night bible studies classes ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade.

Anyone wishing to volunteer please contact Cyn Outlaw at 903-389-2980.

8/5-7 - JH Mission Trip

8/14 - Paintball/Go Karts

8/20 - Back To School Bash

August Calendar

8/3 - Urban Air

8/5-7 - JH Mission Trip

8/10 - Small Group Games

8/14 - Paintball/Go Karts (Gun Barrell City)

8/17 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

8/20 - Back to School Bash

8/24 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

8/28 - Bible Study (5-6:30pm)

8/31 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

Frankie Nelson

Lanae Anderson

August 19 Kolton Anderson

Ashle Haigler

Von Wade

Avi Hughes

August 21 Carolyn Dunlap

August 22 Susan James

August 25 Jordan Jackson

Joe Mason

August 27 Austin Henley

Jeanie Wilson

Justin Romine

August 28 Madilynn Isaacs

August 29 James Lott

Claudette White

August 30 Don McBay

August 31 Trip Neal

Evelyn Moegelin

Theresa Farris

Lyle Red

Lucas Awalt

Date Name(s)

August 1 MaKayla Van

MaKenzie Van

August 2 Margaret Orand

August 4 Eddie Smith

Derrell Ezell

August 6 Keil Meredith

J.R. Corne

August 7 Lynda Burt

August 8 Chris Lightsey

John Bennett

Jamie Bonner

Janice Steele

August 9 Julie Myers

August 10 Cody Sell

August 11 Danielle Grecu

Will Doyle

Kim Pickett

August 12 Cheryl Mullen

August 13 Mark Herren

Christen Baize

Marie Moore

August 14 Dick White

August 15 Cheryl Cockerell

August 16 Sheri Reed

August 17 Cyde McKelvey

Jerri McBay

Marcella Davis

Marlon Cockerell

August 18 Gloria Smith

Robert Henley

Carol Chappell

Dear Church Family, Thank you, I am so grateful for your support and gift. Sincerely, Brady Jackson

Memorials & Honorariums

Gifts to Capital Building Fund

In memory of Kristen Gokey Smith (Mike Gokey’s daughter) by

Maurice & Amanda Burleson

In memory of Tom Jordan by Tommy & Suzann Leadbetter

In memory of James Fulcher by Gary & Marilyn Toothman

In memory of Gene Neal by Sonny & Judy Schick, Sheri & Davy Reed III

In memory of Jackie Parker by Dorothy F. Smith, Sonny & Judy Schick,

Sheri & Davy Reed III

In memory of Johnny Pemelton (relative of the Leadbetters) by

Don & Laquita Posey

In memory of Hazel Sasser (mother of Bob Henley) by Sheri & Davy Reed III

**Remember to indicate the person or persons for whom your memorial or honorarium is dedicated and to what

fund it is to be credited: General, Capital Building, Choir, Youth, etc.

Donations Needed! Nurture Committee provides fresh fruit for the

Fairfield nursing homes residents. We are asking for donations to help purchase fruit.

For more information please contact Jerri McBay: 903-388-2243

Sunday School Teachers NEEDED!!!

Please be in prayer for our children’s Sunday School department. We will need teachers for

Sunday School ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade beginning September 4, 2016. Prayerfully consider

volunteering for this opportunity to get to know the children in our church and share in their faith

journey.

To Volunteer contact Cyn Outlaw at 903-389-2980 as soon as possible.

STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT

Patsy Ahlfinger

Barbara Anderson

Kate Anderson

Max Anderson

Sonny Andrews

Dale Barker

Maria Berger

Billie Bond

Mary Alice Bonner

Eleanor Clark

Juliette Coleman

Sheri Cuba

Julie Curington

Shelia Dove

Delma Gilley

Mike Hancock

Bob Henley

Francis Henley

Nick Henley

Robbie Heyduck

FUMC PRAYER MINISTRY

Gina Jameson

Ellen Jones

Betsy Keller

Joe Mason

Billie Pearson

Bob Pearson

John Perona

Rosie Smathers

Larry Smith

Tom Tedrow

Jesse Terry

Carolyn Thorne

Megan Turner

Charlcie Utley

Marie Vestal

Lordan Warnell

Grace Wathen

Bill Whitson

PERSONS IN LOCAL NURSING HOME FACILITIES

Jeane Beasley

Frances Collier

Claudine Gibbs

Norma Helm

Don McLeod

Eva Beth Shinn

Myrtle Walthall

THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES

Ryan Aiken

Daniel Barker

Damon Box

Jordan Burton

Robert Cortez

Kyle Grecu

Chris Marr

Brandon Read

Ty Salazar

The worship services are available on CDs. Worship CDs may be picked up at the church office. If they are

not available, please tell the church secretary and she will make sure you get one.

Sermons are available for listening on the Church web site: www.fumcfairfield.org/media/sermon-audio

First United Methodist Church 201 North Mount Street Fairfield, Texas 75840 903-389-2225 www.fumcfairfield.org

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