THE GOOD NEWS May 31, 2018

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Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, June 3 — 10:30 a.m. ONE SERVICE MUSIC: “He Knows My Name” … “Open My Eyes, That I May See” … “Praise to the Lord, The Almighty” … “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

TWO YEAR OLD NURSERY …………...…………………………………………………….....…………………. Amanda Vines and Emma Grace Walker

PRE-SCHOOL (Ages 3/4) NURSERY …………..…………………….…………………...……...……………………….... Jennifer Hendrix and Abi Pope

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ……………………..……………………………………………...............................…………………......…. NO Children’s Church

USHERS ……………………….…………………………………………….…………….. Bob Meacham, Marvin Lishman, Benjie Carter, Milton Cushman

GREETERS ………………………………………………………..……...……...……… ………………………………. Phil & Marcia Alexander and Ushers

AUDIO/VISUAL ………………………………………………………………..……………...…………………………….…….....………........ Calvert Shideler

SCRIPTURE READERS …………………………………………………………………………………………….……….…….. Alan & Emma Grace Walker

OFFERING COLLECTORS ……………………………………………...………………………………………...……………. Terry Stull & Martin Murphree

MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER …………………………………………………………....…...……...………..........………….….. Les Dicken

ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ………….……………….....………………….……….....…......... Kay & Russell Sowell and Volunteer Needed

FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………..........................................................…………..…………..…..…….……. Esther Sunday School Class

WELCOME DESK ……………………………………………...….……....................................................................................................... Joyce Casillas

BUILDING LOCK-UP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...…….. Inez McMichael

From the Pastor …..

Keith

Sunday School Teachers Needed We are working on our summer schedule. I need volunteers to cover Sunday School during the summer (June and July). Each year we offer our teachers the opportunity to take a break during the summer. Please help me say thank you to them, show our appreciation, as well as provide a time for personal renewal and rest, by helping fill these positions. If you are interested, TEXT Emily at 292-1025 and we can discuss it further.

PRAYER CONCERNS

HEALING OF CANCER

Bernadean Taylor Morganti Johnny Clark Sue Harper Renee King (teacher at Magnolia Heights) Ali Moore Pat Cherry (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey) Proby Dulaney (friend of Bill & Lynda Battle) Tina James (daughter-in-law of Johnny & Bonnie James) Bill Smith (friend of Butch & Glenda Rhodes) Don Simpson (brother of Vera Gaines) Don Mayo (friend of Bubba Terrell) Hilda Young (friend of the Tim & Brenda Sexton) Thomas McCollum (nephew of Inez McMichael) Valerie Wilson (daughter of former member Bob Wilson) Joann Barnard (mother of Robert Barnard) Steven Owens (nephew of Robert & Cristen Barnard) Kaiden Hughes (friend of Godbold family)

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Pat Hightower (mother of Heidi Terrell) Joe Whitwell Wanda Clements Vivian & Noel Blankenship (friends of Inez McMichael) Lee Bourland Pat Hardison Albert & Fay Tomlin (friends of Peggy Williams) Kam Spencer Pat Gabbert Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes) Dr. Jim Taylor Kathryn Gabbert Barbara Rone (niece of George & Martha Rone) Brandon Freeman Sonia Young Frank Collins (friend of Cliff & Nicole O’Conner) George & Martha Rone Sandra McCrary Runt McMinn (father of Rachel Jackson) Len Durr Abbey Climer Ronnie Taylor (friend of Len Durr) Johnny Miller Durward Brewer Duncan Paulk (grandson of Frank & Signy Givens) Emma McCulla (friend of Susan Rippee) Lisa Lucius (friend of Mary Ann Walker) Cohen Perkins (grandson of Sarah Perkins)

Thelma Baker (mother of Susan Baker) Susan Jones Billie Massey

AT HOME

Jim Coyle Ernestine Smith Max & Sue Walker Horace & Linda Hankins Shelton & Donna Ingram Virginia Woolfolk Charlee Roll

NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison) Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman) LeeDell Dowdle (mother of Mary Claire McClure) Bernie Taylor (Germantown—The Village of Germantown)

Doris Eagle (North Delta Hospice House — mother of Dennis Williams)

MILITARY SERVICE Landon Riley (great-grandson of George & Martha Rone) Rodney Riley (grandson-in-law of George & Martha Rone) David Meacham (son of Bob Meacham) Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle) David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson) Clay Burns (friend of Susan Baker)

Tyler Williams (Korea — cousin of Charlee Roll)

Bobby Weeks (grandson-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eoff) Members of Mississippi National Guard Units

Please report to the church office any changes that need to be made to our Prayer List.

Thursday, May 31 Mississippi Annual Conference convenes Sunday, June 3 — Note Summer Schedule Time Change

8:00 a.m. Methodist Men’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time Building & Facilities Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Hour 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group Wednesday, June 6 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Saturday, June 9 Children leave for Summer Camp Sunday, June 10 8:00 a.m. Mugs & Muffins 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Hour 10:30 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group Monday, June 11 VBS Set-up begins

Schedule of Activities

Please contact the church office when changes need to be made.

June Prayer Focus, Obedience

Father, we thank You that we are guided, not in our own strength or wisdom, but in the knowledge and wisdom of our omniscient God. It is not by might, nor by power, but by Your Spirit that we can stand against the tactics of the

enemy as we build our foundation of faith, one brick at a time. Like Nehemiah, may our first impulse be that of prayer and our second impulse be that of obedi-ence. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Our Board of Trustees is working diligently to take care of our facilities. If you see something that needs to be repaired, or notice something that needs their attention, there is a proper way to handle this. They ask that you get the proper form from the church office, fill it out and return it either to the church office, Sidney Kidder (chairman) or Keith Keeton. These are then presented to the Board of Trustees at their meetings for discussion. By following these procedures, they will have not have to rely

on text messages or verbal messages.

STEWARDSHIP

May 27, 2018

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2018 Operating Budget $576,571.00

Received to Date $201,881.12

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Sunday School 91

8:45 a.m. Worship 63

11:00 a.m. Worship 110

The Methodist Men have taken on the project to put new LED lights, 63 in all, in the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, Norfleet room, and the bathrooms. The Methodist Men have pledged $1000 to help cover the cost. The balance will come from the church. If you would like to donate specifically for this cause, please make your check to the Methodist Men

or FUMC with “lights” on the memo line. Thank you for brightening our church!

Youth Sponsor Envelopes

If you or your Sunday School Class would like to sponsor a student for the Summer Trip, there are envelops inside the registration pads. Please fill out the card and write a prayer or a word of encouragement for the students attending the camp this year.

50+ Outings Planned June 9th — Leave the church at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Windy City Grill, then tour Wesley Meadows in Hernando. Sign up in the church office by Wednesday, June 6.

July 25th — Leave the church at 10:45 a.m. Lunch at the Blue & White Café. Tour Gateway to the Blues Museum. Sign up in the church office by Wednesday, July 18.

August 8th — Leave the church at 8:00 a.m. Tour Hampson Archeological Museum State Park. Lunch afterward. Sign up in the church office by Wednesday, August 1st.

If you are interested in an October trip to Branson, sign up in the church office. This will not obligate you to the trip.

Vacation Bible School

Monday thru Friday

June 18—22

June Nursery Schedule 2 year Old Room Pre-School Room (3-4)

6/3/2018 Amanda Vines & Emma Grace Walker Jennifer Hendrix & Abi Pope

6/10/2018 Paige & Peyton McClure Tina & Erin & Erin Edwards

6/17/2018 Laura Givens & Suzanne Coke Jenny Shutt & Callie Kidder

6/24/2018 Julie Brasher & Jessica McAlexander Mollie Spencer & Caroline Kidder

Audio Visual 6/3/2018 Calvert Shideler

6/10/2018 Derek Prince

6/17/2018 Peggy Williams

6/24/2018 Jeff Chadd

Nursery Welcome Desk 6/3/2018 Joyce Casillas

6/10/2018 Len Durr

6/17/2018 Brian Atwood

6/24/2018 Volunteer Needed

Building Lockup 6/3/2018 Inez McMichael

6/10/2018 Tim Sexton

6/17/2018 Tim Sexton

6/24/2018 Cristen Barnard

ANNIVERSARIES

01 Terry and Linda Kroush

02 Marvin and Gay Lishman

03 Craig and Calvert Shideler

04 Charles and Beth Vail

Jason and Tara Puckett

10 Tim and Brenda Sexton

11 Melvin and Mary Claire McClure

12 Lee and Stacey Pinkston

16 Brian and Sara Whitten Atwood

18 Eric and Jessica McAlexander

21 Bobby and Marcia Kidder

Bob and Judy Smith

23 Les and Margaret Dicken

Mike and Jill Ferguson

24 Doug and Jill McClure

Lindsey and Cynthia Todd

Derek and Kristen Prince

Tim and Stacy Climer

26 Eric and Tina Edwards

28 Keith and Sheila Vancil

30 Beth and Tommy Dickerson

Randy and Marty Parrish

June Worship Helpers Ushers

Bob Meacham, Marvin Lishman, Benjie Carter, Milton Cushman

Greeters Phil and Marcia Alexander

Scripture Readers Alan and Emma Grace Walker

Offering Collectors Terry Stull and Martin Murphree

Offering Counter Les Dicken

Attendance Pads Russell and Kay Sowell

Fellowship Time Esther Sunday School Class

01 Suzanne Coke

Luke Hogan

02 Todd Rone Parker

03 Lynn Clark Walker

Loren Coke Roberson

06 Brian Atwood

08 Vicki Ferguson

Keith Keeton

09 Marc Lester Young

Fred Burford

10 Max Walker

Janet Clark

Caroline McCain

12 Lee Pinkston

13 Leigh Hughey Goodwin

15 Jason Puckett

Megan Murphree

16 Julie Holcombe Brasher

BIRTHDAYS

19 Kristen Prince

June Fernholtz

22 Ricky Copeland

Kandy Spencer

23 Jimmy Dorr

24 Lucile Troutt

McKinley Vancil

Joyce Ingram Casillas

25 Durward Brewer

26 Van Kidder

27 Sue Walker

Callie Kidder

28 Erin Edwards

30 Audie Robertson

Laurel Hetterick

Non-Profit Org.

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Senatobia, MS

102 West Gilmore Street

Post Office Box 663 Senatobia, Mississippi 38668

FIR ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Phone: 662-562-5214 Fax: 662-562-5219 Email: office@senatobiafumc.org

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Annual Conference Offering The special offering for Annual Conference this year will again be for “Imagine No Malaria”. A goal was set in 2016 to save 100,000 lives through the purchase of mosquito nets and other resources. Make your checks payable to our church and indicate “Image No Malaria” on the memo line. Our check will be presented at Annual Conference on Thursday, May 31.

Summer Worship Schedule June 3 thru July 29

Fellowship Time — 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School — 9:30 a.m.

Worship — 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers Needed We need volunteers for the month of June for Ushers, the Welcome Desk, and Attendance Registration Pads. Please go by the table in the Grand Hall and sign where you will serve.

Flower Calendar June 3 Len Durr June 10 *** Open *** June 17 VBS June 24 *** Open ***

If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please call the church office (562-5214) and reserve a date. The 2018 sign-up

Chrismon Ornaments The Chrismon Ornament Group wishes to purchase beaded ornaments from a reasonable source. If you would like to donate toward this project, please make checks payable to the church and write “Chrismon ornaments” on the memo line. The committee would like to have two Chrismon trees in the sanctuary this year, and more ornaments are needed to fill both trees.

We have ordered a sampling of ornaments available for purchase. When they arrive (2-4 weeks) we will display them in the Grand Hall.

You may also make a donation towards the purchase of the second tree.