September 1, 2015

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

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

Rev. Michael D. Bedevian

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

The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Fairfield (FUMC), of Oakwood Union UMC, and of Jones Chapel UMC are jointly sponsoring a Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast, Saturday, September 26th (recording of live event Sept 12). Registration begins at 8:30am at FUMC, 201 N. Mount Street, Fairfield , with the first session starting at 9:00. Lunch will be served and the event will last until around 2:00pm. There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP by 9/23 to janephillips00@yahoo.com or call 903-389-2225 (weekdays 9am to 4pm).

Join best-selling author Beth Moore at this Living Proof event and see how one weekend can change your life. The truth is a powerful tool for life change—the truth spoken in love, taught from a bold and trustworthy

teacher will rearrange you.

If you need a break from your hectic life, if you need a few hours that will offer days upon days of renewal in your spiritual life, if you need a place to join together with other women who are doing their best to walk with the Lord in this challenging world or if you just need to be spurred on—if that’s you, then come join us and

bring a friend.

Beth Moore's Bible studies and events have impacted lives around the world. Nearly 2 million women have

experienced Living Proof Live events and simulcasts. Dig into Scripture with Beth.

CALLING ALL ACOLYTES! Students entering 2nd grade or older are invited to participate in the 2015-16 Acolyte Program at FUMC.

Training for new acolytes and their parents as well as those who have already been serving will be held immediately prior to the Wednesday night meal on September 2 at 5:00 p.m..

Those who are interested but not able to attend, please call, text or email Janie Richards (903-388-4765, janierichards@icloud.com).

The fall acolyte calendar will be available and mailed following the training.

Date/Time Location Event

September 8 11 - 1pm

Fellowship Hall U.M.W. Luncheon

September 22 10 - 12pm

Angie Mae Bonner Classroom

Bible Study

October 13 10 - 12 pm

Angie Mae Bonner Classroom

Bible Study

Volunteers are needed to teach Sunday School and Children’s Church. If you would like to volunteer please

contact Cyn Outlaw at 903-389-2980.

I am so excited to be a part of your church family. Most of you have heard by now that I will be the new Music Director. Some of you know me and some of you do not. I thought I would take this time to tell you a little about myself. I have been happily married to my husband Stacy for 19 years. We have three daughter’s Jessica, Madeline, and Maggie. We also have two beautiful grandchildren, Jason and Elizabeth. My MeMa has been a long time member of the church, and I used to sit with her (Myrtle Walthall) and Ion Newton on Sunday mornings. Those are cherished memories for me, and part of the reason I am so glad to be back. MeMa is in the nursing home now, but she would be so excited to know I am leading the music here. I will also be working for Teague I.S.D. this year at the alternative school. We will begin Choir Practice the first Wednesday of this month. If you have been in the choir I invite you to join me, and if you haven’t been in the choir I also invite you to join us. If you sing in church, the car, or the shower you will be more than qualified to join us!! Music is one of the greatest ways to Praise the Lord, and I hope you will consider joining us on Wednesday nights.

Hand Bells will also be starting up this month. I have played in the choir before, but I have never actually directed so I can’t wait to get started with this new endeavor!! I hope those of you that have been coming will join me!

Once again this year Angel Sims has graciously volunteered to lead the Children’s Choir. Children’s Choir is very near and dear to my heart. It is where the foundation for worshipping through song begins. I hope that you will consider bringing your children and grandchildren to participate. I am of course excited to be working with Angel, as she was a former band student of mine! She is very talented and does a fantastic job!

I want to thank you once again for this opportunity, and I look forward to meeting each of you! God Bless,

Mykle Ann

FUMC Welcomes Mykle Ann Wright as new Music Director

A.W.E. Ministry Kicks Off September 2

First UMC is gearing up again for its Wednesday Night A.W.E. program. September 2, will be our first day back. We are all looking forward to more of the deliciously prepared meals that our church has come to enjoy. As always, A.W.E. will begin each Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you have been thinking about inviting someone to church, who may not have a church family, A.W.E. is a great way to help them meet people.

Following the meal, at 6:45 each evening, adults will move right into the Adult Bible Study, “Believe”. Over the course of the study, we will explore 10 Key Beliefs, 10 Key Practices, and 10 Key Virtues that help us think, act and be more like Jesus. The study will be team taught by Rick Medford and Michael Bedevian. Children will also be studying from the “Believe” curriculum. Youth will continue their Wednesday evening program following the Alpha Youth Film Series, and our Chancel Choir Rehearsals will start up again, that same Wednesday, beginning at 7:00pm. Please join us this September 2, and let’s have an A.W.E. some

Kick-off Wednesday! Please see meal on page 6.

See You At The Pole - September 23rd

What We Are Studying:

Wednesdays - Alpha Youth Film Series

Sundays - Jurassic Series

September Calendar 9/2 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

9/6 - Baseball Game (5-7pm)

9/9 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

9/13 - Authentic (5-6:30pm)

9/16 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

9/20 - Authentic (5-6:30pm)

9/23 - Saw You At The Pole (6-8:30pm)

9/27 - Authentic (5-6:30pm)

9/30 - Small Groups (6-7:45pm)

5-6:30pm

Sunday Servers

August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27

Acolytes

Eli Martin Cale Myers

Lay Readers

Kevin Benedict Robbie Robertson Chad Morgan Volunteer Needed Brent Aiken

Offering Counters

Carol Chappell Loften Dunlap Susan James Eleanor Clark Chad Morgan

Ushers Steve Anderson Marlon Cockrell Steve Grecu Joe Schick

Andy Awalt , Ron Lacey, Chad Morgan, Andy Myers

A nice group of FUMC members gathered Saturday, August 1 to build its

second ADA approved wheelchair ramp. The ramp measured under 35

feet from the front door to the driveway. The group worked quite well

together and is getting very efficient in assembling ramps. We completed

it in less than 2-1/2 hours. A delicious lunch was delivered to us, and

enjoyed by all when we were done. We are blessed to have this new

ministry at FUMC and word is getting around town. Thanks to all for your

support.

First UMC Builds Second Wheelchair

Ramp

Memorials & Honorariums Gifts to Capital Building Fund

In memory of Donald Ezell by Sonny & Judy Schick, Guy & Dianne Murden,

J.R. Corne

In honorarium of the teachers (past & present)

Sunday School, Bible Study, VBS, Public School, Home School

by Lester & Gloria Smith

Gifts to Youth Fund

In memory of Donald Ezell by Don & Jerri McBay

**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.

Let us welcome Robert Jaster, who joined the FUMC family on August 2. Robert comes to us

from First Baptist in Pearland, Texas.

WEDNESDAY, August 5, 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!

FUMC Children's Choir

Children’s Choir will resume Aug 26th at 5:15pm in the choir room. We are working on all kinds of fun songs this year! Ages start 4 years old and up! We look forward to having a fun time singing songs!

The Children's choir will be performing at the 11am services on every fourth Sunday unless otherwise notified. For more information please contact Angel Sims 903-879-1537. Mrs. Linda Bedevian will also be helping! Thank you! Angel

WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT

September 2 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes Green Beans

Rolls Salad

Chocolate Cake

Kids Menu Peanut Butter and Jelly

STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT Michelle Adams Patsy Ahlfinger Barbara Anderson Sonny Andrews Dale Barker Kayley Barton Eddie Bearden Maria Berger Billie Bond Bill Carlisle Eleanor Clark Juliette Coleman Mary Helen Cornish Randy Davis Tracy Donovan Lena Freeman James Hardison Angie Harrison Megan Hempel Bob & Francis Henley Nick Henley Helen Herren Michelle Heath Beth Hilliard Tom James Ellen Jones Betsy Keller (homebound) Haley Klepper Leland Knapp Landin Larkin

FUMC PRAYER MINISTRY

Dick Lawrence Sean Marriott Charlene Miller Gladys Mingia Laverne Paige Bob Pearson Robert Pearson Jan Powell Ruth Ann Quiggle Aden Ridought Rory Roach Hazel Sasser Christian Shaffer Sonny Schick Evelyn Shaw Margie Shepperd Dillion Smith Sara Smith Steve Smith Wayne Taylor Nekeshia Terry Carolyn Thorne Kayla Turner Charlcie Utley Marie Vestal Grace Wathen Patricia Wattis Doug Wells Bill Whitson Larry Williams John Williamson

Sherry Wilson Martha Zelisko

PERSONS IN LOCAL NURSING HOME FACILITIES

Jeane Beasley Claudine Gibbs Norma Helm Don McLeod Billie Pearson (Fairfield Rehab Room #408) Eva Beth Shinn Myrtle Walthall

THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING

IN OUR ARMED FORCES

Ryan Aiken Daniel Barker Damon Box Jordan Burton Kyle Grecu Cheng Li Chris Marr Brandon Read Ty Salazar Mike Steward

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

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5th Quarter HOMECOMING DANCE

Fairfield Homecoming is on Friday, September 18.

We will be hosting the homecoming dance again this year. We will have decorations, food, music & dancing in the Gym for all Fairfield High School

Students (9th-12th grade only).

5th Quarter will start immediately after the football game and will end at midnight. We need snacks, drinks, chaperones and help decorating.

If you would like to help, please contact Brent at 325-721-0469