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Your Monthly Source of Information & Inspiration from Clanton First United Methodist Church August 2015

Rob West Senior Pastor Barbara Brewi Associate Pastor Jeff Herron Youth Minister Greg Faulkner Minister of Music Christi Mitchell Children’s Minister Elisabeth Smith AdministrativeAssistant Lynn Best Office Manager Mary Morris Accompanist/ Organist Linda Niles Preschool Director Barbara Lewis Treasurer Doris West Kitchen Coordinator Judy Holley Custodian Deanna Bonagura Elaine Johnson Megan McCarter Sonya Mahan Nursery Staff Office Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office Phone (205) 755-0490 Care Line (205) 755-3455 FAX (205) 755-0840 Worship Services 8:30 AM River 9:30 AM Hydrate 11:00 AM Traditional 11:30 AM Hispanic Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Dear Church Family, We are entering the dog days of summer. Most of us are hot, tired and a little droopy from the summer heat. In a few weeks, some of us will begin a new school year. Some will begin new classes offered at church. Whatever “new” chapter that you are beginning, here are 20 helpful things to remember:

1. Faith is the ability to not panic

2. If you worry, you didn’t pray. If you prayed, don’t worry.

3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.

4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.

5. When we get tangled up in our problems, God wants us to be still so He can untangle the

knot.

6. Do the math. Count your blessing.

7. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

8. Dear God: I have a problem. It’s me.

9. Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.

10. Laugh every day – it’s like inner jogging.

11. The most important things in your home are the people.

12. Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional.

13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open. Come on in.

14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.

15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.

16. We do not remember days but moments. Life moves too fast so enjoy your precious

moments.

17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it; otherwise it’s just hearsay.

18. It’s all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you

are done.

19. Surviving and living your life successfully requires courage. The goals and dreams

you’re seeking require courage and risk-taking. Learn from the turtle, it only makes

progress when it sticks out its neck.

20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what

you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Blessings,

Memorials

General Memorial Ms. Mary Chism (Mother of Billy Chism, Amelia Alawine and Mary Clyde Huff) by Margaret Hayden, Richard & Laura Harrison, Al & Barbara Headley, Margaret Russo, Larry & Doris Reynolds, Jim Wadsworth, James & Carla Lumpkin Mr. John Gay by Mr. & Mrs. George Harris, Larry & Doris Reynolds Mr. Larry Bratton (brother of Sue McKinney) By Larry & Doris Reynolds Ms. Millicent Heflin by Jerry & Pam Jones, Troy Construction, James & Carla Lumpkin, Sue Nivens, Margaret Hayden, Walter Hayden, Dave & Sue Hayden, Rebecca & Chris Futral, Jon & Jane Hayden, Faye Brown, Susan & Clynt Hart, Joseph Thornton, Hazel Thomas, Meridian Construction Consultants

Choir Memorials Ms. Mary Chism by Albert & Elizabeth Byrd Chick Carlton, Willie Gray (Debra Darnell’s mom), Preston Little (Aaron Little’s dad), Elton Reece (Todd Reece’s dad), Kathleen Prude (Helen Blackmon’s sister-in-law), Larry Henley (Jane Leach’s brother), Mary Chism (Billy Chism’s mom), Larry Bratton (Sue McKinney’s brother), John Gay and Millicent Heflin by Joyce Vaughn

Red Bird Mission Trip Memorial Ruth Henry in memory of Mr. Elro Swindle (her and Becki McCallum’s father)

Building Fund Memorials Mr. John Gay, Ms. Mary Chism, and Mr. Larry Bratton (Sue McKinney’s brother) by Helen Blackmon Chick Carlton, Willie Gray (Debra Darnell’s mom), Preston Little (Aaron Little’s dad), Elton Reece (Todd Reece’s dad), Kathleen Prude (Helen Blackmon’s sister-in-law), Larry Henley (Jane Leach’s brother), Mary Chism (Billy Chism’s mom), Larry Bratton (Sue

McKinney’s brother), John Gay and Millicent Heflin by Joyce Vaughn Missions Memorials Ms. Millicent Heflin by Albert & Elizabeth Byrd, Helen Blackmon, I.G. & Helen Lewis, and Don & Luticia Kovarik

Dear Church Family, The Family of Willie Gray wish to thank you for your sympathy. We greatly appreciate all of the visits that you made to mother while in the nursing home, the baskets, and cards that were sent during her five years at Hatley’s. We have been blessed with kind words, food, cards, and monetary donations. We are truly blessed to have such a loving church family during times like this. Your expressions of sympathy will never be forgotten. Love, The James Darnell Family

Special Days in August

Church Yard Sale – July 31 & Aug

1 from 7AM-1PM at the Faith House

Christ’s Closet – Aug 8 from

8AM-11AM (Providing FREE back-to-school outfits for the community) at the Activity Center

First Day of School – Aug 11

En Fuego – Aug 29 from 11AM-

Until in Verbena, Alabama Amazing worship with thousands

The American Cancer Society is seeking to purchase new red wagons for Children’s Hospital in Birmingham . If you or your Sunday School Class would like to purchase a wagon in honor or memory of someone, please mark your donations “Red Wagons”. Cost is $80. Thank you!

You’re Invited – Shirley Norman will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday, August 9, 1:30-3:00 pm at First Baptist. She invites all former CCHS Faculty and Students who attended from 1966-1991. No gifts please! Also invited are Senior Connection, Bridge Club, friends and family.

Dear Church Family, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of those that volunteered in the kitchen during Vacation Bible School week. I would especially like to thank the youth for their help and Miss Rebecca Shoemaker for transporting meals around the church campus. Everyone did an outstanding job. Thank you so much for being the “hands and feet” of Christ.

Love, Jennifer Carter

If you would like to sign-up to receive church notices and the daily prayer requests via email, please go to our church website at www.clantonfumc.org

The beautiful new, round tables of the church have arrived! The trustees are working on their second order. If you would like to purchase a table in honor or memory of someone, please contact Jim Norton at (205) 351-1617.

Trustee of the Month – Mrs. Syble Baldwin

COMING SOON TO A

THEATER NEAR YOU

From the award-winning

creators of “Fireproof”

and “Courageous”

comes “WAR ROOM”, a

compelling drama with humor and heart that explores

the power of prayer.

During our fall bible studies, we will offer the “WAR

ROOM” as one of the studies. We plan to attend the

movie together on Sunday, August 30, 4:30 pm. If

you plan to take the class, it is encouraged you see

the movie. If you are not taking the class, you can

still go to the movie with us! Please contact Lynn in

the church office to reserve your seat by August 15!

We will travel by bus and if it fills, we will take cars!

Dear Church Family,

We truly appreciate your visits,

cards and prayers.

Thank you

The John B Gay Family

You’re invited to a Bridal Shower Honoring

Miss Brittney Cobern

(Bride-Elect of Chad Beam)

Daughter of Robin Cobern, Granddaughter of Sandra Campbell

Saturday

From 2:00 – 4:00 pm Crossroads Café

First United Methodist

Registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond & Wal-Mart

August Celebrations

Happy Birthday! 1 Jaycie Porter 2 Anne Bamberg, Rebecca Barron, Dene Elmore, Karlie Jones, Claude

Leach, George Moore 3 Robyn Cobb 5 Keela Minor, Tyler Taylor, Trever Thompson, Glen Yancey 6 Burey Haggard, Ashley Lanier, Jeff Moore, Russell Steen, Cindy Webb 8 Eren Aguilar, Kayla Fore, Melissa Keel, Mary Morris, Molly Ogle 9 T. Grant Henderson 10 Jason Harris, Bunk Harris, Pat Murphy 11 Jacob Franklin 12 Mila Quinn, Cason Smith 13 Jeff Herron, Jeremy Smith 14 Jainis Cleckler, Harley Cole, Sonia Cleckler, Delaney Hamm, Eathyl Short 15 Cole Hight, Sharon Osburn 16 Mandee Koven, Sam McCullough, Scott Phillips, Erin Warnix 17 Molly Rose Doucet 18 Easton Hafer, Carla Lumpkin, Patrick McKinney, Chance Williams,

David Osburn 19 Peyton Chancellor, Savannah Ivey, Jackie Wright 20 Louie Bentley, Huntley Davenport, Bobbie Headley, Cody Herron,

Brooke Killingsworth, Faye Smith 21 Debbie Ward 22 Christian Lucas, Madison Trent 24 Stacey Easterling, Betty Frater, Haley Herron, Mike Jones, Vicki

Lockhart 25 Jonah Clark, Ken Locke, Vanessa McKinney, Carson Roberson, Ray

Sosa 26 Raelyn Parker, Jerrico Smitherman 27 Willie Gray, Sheri McKee, Xander McNeil, Alex Mims, Todd Reece,

Debbie Smith 28 Ron Lackey, Gay Phillips, Patrice Tingle, Dustin Woods 29 Caylene Bice 30 Kati Evans, Missie Harris 31 Jenny Alred, John Byram, Zac Dalton, Tate Mims

Wedding Anniversaries August 1- Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Niles (Linda) August 2- Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Moore (Erin) August 3- Mr. & Mrs. Jason Calhoun (Sherri) August 4- Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Harris (Missie) August 5- Mr. & Mrs Jim Lowman (Jill) August 7- Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bice (Shelly) Mr. & Mrs. Wally Wallace (Lee) August 8- Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Sharman (Gail) August 9- Mr. & Mrs. Don McAfee (Shirley) August 10- Mr. & Mrs. James Darnell (Debra) August 13- Mr. & Mrs. Derrick Hopper (Whittley) August 14- Mr. & Mrs. John Lucas (Patti) August 20- Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dalton (Nancy) Mr. & Mrs. Brent Hilyer (Jada) August 21- Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Williams (Diane) August 22- Mr. & Mrs. Edward Moore (Joan) August 24- Dr. & Mrs. Narvel Black (Kathy) Mr. & Mrs. Fred New (Pam) Mr. & Mrs. David Tanksley (Melanie) August 29- Mr. & Mrs. Albert Morris (Mary) Hydrate Greeters August 2: Rick Mims, Carlis & Katrina Shaw August 9: Chuck & Lane Kalanick, Karen Smith, Alice Graham August 16: Doug & Robin Thompson, John Cornelius August 23: David & Kimera Locke, Stephanie Gibson, Amy Trentman August 30: Rick & Sheri McKee, Ron & Nancy Dovey

August Acolytes 8/02- Carson Watley, Joshua Simms, Ada Willis, Morgan Wilkins 8/09- Bella Collins and Hannah Ellison 8/16- Abbi Calhoun and Alli Kate Calhoun 8/23- Gabe Trentman and Grace Trentman 8/ 30- Brandon Hight and Carson Watley Traditional for August – Dan Nolen, Wayne Giles, Claude Leach, Al Headley Traditional Greeters – Home Improvement Sunday School

Children’s Page

A Publication of FUMC Children’s Ministry

August 2015

Chilton County Schools resume August 11. Please be in prayer for our students and teachers as they return and begin a new school year.

Our final Meaningful Monday will take place on Monday August 3. Join us from 9:00-12:00 as we begin sorting the clothing donations for

our Christ’s Closet clothing giveaway. All ages & parents are welcome.

AWANA resumes on September 9. Parent volunteers—it’s time to sign up! Let me know where you would like to help this year.

Vacation Bible School at San Juan Mission

August 5-7, 5:30-8:00pm This is a wonderful local mission opportunity for families—come spend an evening sharing God’s love with our friends at San Juan along with the

children they bring in from our community! Contact Christi Mitchell to volunteer for

decorating, crafts, supper preparation, or recreation.

Christ’s Closet Clothing Giveaway

Saturday August 8 from 8-11am. Limit 3 outfits per person between 8-10, take all you want from

10:00-11:00! Last day to make donations is August 6.

The Blessing of the Backpacks will take place on August 9 at the 9:30 and 11:00 services. All students, teachers, and administrators are encouraged to bring a backpack, lunchbox, purse, etc. and receive

prayer for the upcoming year.

A’s Children’s Choirs will resume on Wednesday September 9 at 4:15. If your child will need school pickup, please let me know this month and we will try to

arrange parent carpools from our various Clanton schools.

K-2nd Choir will meet in the Music Room beside the Crossroads Café.

3rd-6th Choir will meet in Room 203.

Wednesday September 2 at 6pm

Preschool – 6th grade Pizza Party and Water Games

Stay tuned for dates for the following:

K-2nd Swim Party

3rd-4th Swim Party

August GAP Night Out

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Youth

News

& Notes

We sent 9 youth on the Kentucky Mission Trip to Red

Bird. Please continue to lift them up in your prayers!

En Fuego Concert Coming Soon Saturday, August 29 Verbena, Alabama

11:00 – Until Come to worship with thousands of people with

amazing Christian artists!!!

FUMC DV8 will have a blanket up front

Wednesdays

FCA on at CCHS

Don’t forget 4:30 pm Worship team practice &

5:30 pm Prayer chapel

Aug 26 – Back to School Party for the Youth at 6:00

pm!! We will have a special guest, JP the “Ice Man”

and a special musical artist!

Special Thanks to Tim & Kimberly Williams and Jodi

Parnell for teaching classes!!!!!!!!!

Special Thanks to Ken Baldwin for driving us to Six

Flags over Georgia!

Office Hours- 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM Mon- Fri

Office Phone- (205) 755-0490

Fax #- (205) 755-0840

Care Line- (205) 755- 3455

Worship 8:30 (River), 9:30 AM (Hydrate),

11:00 AM (Traditional)

Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 AM

San Juan Hispanic Service 11:30 AM

View our Newsletter online at

www.clantonfumc.org