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July 4th Church Office Closed

July 5th @10:00 am– Youth & Children Summer Fun Day


July 14th-16th Youth Beach Retreat

July 18th @7:00pm Great Day of Service Meeting



@7:00 pm– Trustees

July 31st @ 5:00pm- UMW Back to School Bash

No Choir practice during July

F I R S T U N I T E D

M E T H O D I S T

C H U R C H O F

C O M M E R C E

Start collecting school supplies now in preparation for our Back-

to-School Bash, which will be held on July 31st at 5:00 PM in the

Fellowship Hall. As you know, each year UMW sponsors this

project to collect school supplies for needy children and dis-

tribute them to the schools in our community. More specific

details will follow on the Back-to-School Bash festivities, but we

wanted to get out the request for school supplies and provide

the list below of items that will be needed.

Packs of # 2 pencils Packs of Washable Markers

24 count crayons Fiskar Scissors

Loose leaf wide-ruled Paper Glue sticks

3” 3-ring binders 2” 3-ring binders

3” X 5” index cards 4” X 6” index cards

3-prong folders with pockets Erasers

Hi-Liters Colored pencils

1” 3-ring binders Notebook Dividers

Spiral Notebooks Fine tip Sharpies

Adult size scissors Ballpoint pens

8 count crayons Hand-held pencil sharpeners

Pencil top erasers Rulers

Elmer’s glue Pocket dictionary

Kleenex Wet wipes

Hand sanitizer Sandwich size Zip-lock bags

Plastic pencil boxes Dry Erase Markers

Colored Markers 1 ½ “ 3-ring binders

UMW BACK-to-SCHOOL BASH

Menu:

Name:___________________________________________

# of Adults: ________ # of Kids: ________

#of Hamburgers:_______ # of Hot Dogs:_______

Youth Ministry News I hope your summer is going great!! Even though school is out, we are having

Youth activities during July. Please mark your calendar and join us.

A couple of new things this summer!! During Sunday School, we will doing

something different and exciting. We will meet with the children and participate

in science experiments!! What a cool way to learn about God.

Tuesday at 10 will be our Bible Study, craft time, book club time, and service project time—plan

to join us! Any suggestions, please share.

I would like to take a minute to thank each of you for your prayers, calls, cards, and texts during

my recuperation. I am blessed and appreciate all your care, love, and support. Y’all are the

best!

Please pray for the participants who will be going to Epworth by the Sea July 14-17. It will be a

time of study, service, sun and fun, and fellowship! I want to thank our chaperones—Anne Flem-

ing, Al Fleming, and Jan Roe.

July Events:

July 3 Sunday School, Worship; Youth will NOT meet

July 5 Tuesday at 10; ends at noon

July 9 iServe 7:00 a.m. Lanier Tech

July 10 Sunday School, Youth in Worship, Youth 5:30-7:00


July 14- July 17 Epworth Retreat!!

July 17 Sunday School, Worship; Youth will NOT meet

July17 Return from Epworth


July 24 Sunday School, Youth in Worship, Youth 5:30-7:00


July 31 Sunday School, Worship

July 31 Back to School Bash & Water Splash

Don’t forget to lift each other in prayer and support each other--especially since we don’t see

each other as frequently as we do during the school year.

Youth: if you have suggestions for programs or activities, please let us know. This is YOUR

group!! Enjoy your summer and remember to walk in and with the Son!!

If there is anything we can do for you, please let one of us know. We love you!

K.Ellen

Prayers for Healing:

Leon Powell, requested by Kinsey Phillips

Jean Bauerband

Becky Beggs, requested by David and Billie Bowen

Robert Bowles friend of David Stephenson

Kirby Rutherford, requested by Peggy Purcell

Karen Smith, friend of Judy Paugh

Mary Odum, grandmother of Elizabeth Phillips

Claire Ganss, mother of Janis Parkhill

Lucille Matthews Wilson, requested by Sara McClure

Jane Pinion, requested by Sara McClure

Ruth Thomas, mother of Roger Thomas

Janet Sloursh, friend of Stephanie Hill

Shea Dewberry Gilbert, requested by David and Billie Bowen

Sheila Adams, requested by David and Billie Bowen

Trent Parr, son of Doris Parr and brother of Amy Harbin

Wanda Reed, mother of Jimmie Claxton

Amanda Rios, cousin of Janet and Roger Thomas

Pat Purcell

Ronnie Bagwell, brother of Linda Lamb

Kim Candido, niece of David and Billie Bowen

Dan Bowling, requested by K. Ellen Hagan

Valerie Clark, Aunt of Annette Anderson

Gayle Graham, Janet Varner’s sister-in-law

Sherri Stephens, niece of Janet and Ed Adams

Kayleigh Osborne, requested by Kelly Cassidy

Garold Coile, father of Tara Wood

Hazel Davidson, sister of Doris Smith

James Thomas, Anna Diemond’s brother

Kevin Purcell

John Overstreet, requested by Al and Anne Fleming

Bill Mudge, brother of Susan Gieler

Lorraine Sales

Sara McClure

Pat McClure, daughter-in-law of Sara McClure

K. Ellen Hagan Steve Wilson, son of Connie Wilson

We pray peace and comfort for the family and friends

of Carolyn Moon who passed away on June 15.

Carolyn is the mother of Dave Moon.

Second Sunday Report

The Results:

June 12th-

11 Bags of Peanut Butter and Jelly

and $250 in cash contributions

Our Next Challenge:

July 10th-

Mac & Cheese

Also, there is always a need for Breakfast

Food and Instant Potatoes.

Please remember, if for some reason you can-

not attend church on the second

Sunday, you can always drop items off at the

church office.

Cash contributions are also accepted

and appreciated.

“For I was hungry and you gave me some-

thing to eat…” Matthew 25:35

Adult Choir will NOT practice in the month of July.

We will resume practicing in August.

All Circles will be meeting at various nursing homes and assisted living

facilities for socials. See your Circle leader for details!

Financial Update:

June 2016 Financial Update

Amount Needed through June: $214,422

Received through 6/19/16 $227,507

Expenditures through 6/19/16 $197,306

"Great Day of Service will be held on August 27, 2016. Please mark your calendar and plan to par-

ticipate in this popular event that helps local residents of Clark, Jackson, Banks, and Habersham

Counties. We provide food, hygiene kits, clothing, financial contributions, services such as stock-

ing shelves, cleaning, and mowing lawns. Our outreach mission in 2015 reached as far as Kenya,

Africa with the Caps for Kenya program."

Blessings, Craig Gieler, Great Day of Service Coordinator, 678-427-8619

Please join us for worship with Paul Wilbur on Sunday, July 24th, at 3:00 p.m. at

Beth Hallel in Roswell, Georgia. See Billie Bowen for more details!

Preschool Job Opening - We are hiring a teacher for the two-year olds. If interested,

please fill out application in the Church Office. Deadline to apply is July 6. If you

have any questions, please call the preschool at 706-335-9589.

PRAISE GOD FOR GROW!!! In June, CFUMC hosted a week-long GROW

Camp which is part of a ministry of Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA. A team

of adult leaders, high school age counselors, and folks from our congregation

met some 35 children from our church and community for a Jesus-centered

week of GROWth We are happy to report that it was a VERY successful week!

A big thank you to those who participated in fundraisers to help offset the cost

for our campers!

Upcoming Activities in Children's Ministry: Children’s Ministry July 2016

God is with us wherever we go…

Summer Sunday School – Bible Science LAB (Learning and Believing)

Join us every Sunday at 10am in the Children’s Ministry area for science adventures…

July 3 Lava Lamps Make time to relax with Jesus! Luke 10:38-43

July 10 Magnetic Slime God draws us closer to Jesus! Matt 4:18-22

July 17 Exploding Lunch bag Jesus is in control! Mark 5:1-20

July 24 Balancing Act Nothing is impossible with Jesus! Matt 14:22-36

July 31 Potato Battery With Jesus we can do great things! Acts 3:1-10

Tuesday at 10!

We meet in the family life center every Tuesday from 10am till Noon for another summer fun activity…

July 5 I Can Craft

July 12 I Can Paint

July 19 Minions movie at Commerce Cinema (Tickets are $1.50, Concessions $1.50 each)

July 26 I Can Play Music

Other important dates:

iServe Ministries Food Truck Saturday, July 9 at 7:00 am

Families in Worship Sunday, July 31st

Back to School Bash and Splash Blast Sunday, July 31st

Upcoming Events:

August 2 Our last Summer fun Tuesday at 10

August 7 Promotion Sunday during 11:00am worship

August 14 Acolyte Training during Sunday school hour

Watch for emails and facebook posts for details on all our events!

Contact Gina at (706) 654-6489 with questions, ideas, comments or support!!

A BIG THANK YOU for your help with Vacation Bible school! We had a very

successful and memorable week! We had over 75 children/youth and 50

adults participate! Thank you so much to everyone who helped, prayed,

donated and served!

Week 1- Addie Mitchum

Week 2- Elijah Wood

Week 3- Sam Suarez

Week 4- Reed Cassidy

Week 5- Tatum Jones

Sadie Beauchamp, Brenda Meadows,

Judy Harbin

Trey Wood

July 3rd-

Luke 10:21-11,

16-20

July 10th-

Acts 1:8

July 17th-

Genesis 50:15-21

July 24th-

Exodus 20:1-17

July 31th-

Leviticus 23:1-44

July 3- Joanna Suarez

July 10- Gina Hagan

July 17- Tara Wood

July 24- Gina Hagan

July 31- Family worship

Week 1- Dave Moon, Lee Hagan

Week 2- Tom Murphy, Al Fleming

Week 3- Bill Davis, Jack Legg

Week 4- Att Stephenson, Jimmy Bolton

Week 5- Jack Legg, Bill Davis

Reece Morris

7/2 Lori Martin

7/8 Kristen Hill

7/9 Ted Evans, Reed Cassidy

7/11 Kristina McFadden

7/12 Louellen Besuden

7/13 Wade Mize, Jacob Bailey

7/16 Brenda Meadows

7/17 Stephanie Barnett

7/19 Ed Adams

7/20 Jessica Outz

7/22 Donald McFadden

7/23 John Malner, Megan Karles

7/25 Parker Moon

7/26 George Turk, Maddie Fowler

7/28 Jimmy Hooper, Stanley Seagraves

7/30 John Gaissert

7/31 Stacey Beauchamp, Stacy Oxley

7/1 Mr. & Mrs. George Turk

7/7 Mr. & Mrs. David Stephenson

7/10 Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Bolton

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sales

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lund

7/22 Dr. and Mrs. Bob Marshburn

7/25 Mr. & Mrs. Al Fleming

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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8:30 am Worship 10:00 am Sunday

School 11:00 am Worship

4 5

10:00 am Prayer and Care Group

10:00 am Youth & Kids

Summer Fun Day!

6 7 8

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iServe Food Truck

10 8:30 am Worship 10:00 am Sunday


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10:00 am Youth &

Kids Summer Fun Day!

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14

Youth Beach Retreat

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Youth Beach Retreat

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Youth Beach Retreat

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SECOND SUNDAY 8:30 am Worship 10:00 am Sunday


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7:00 pm GDOS Meeting

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10:00 am Youth &


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2:00 pm Connectional Group 5 @ Homer

UMC

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10:00 am Youth &


7:00 pm Trustees

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School 11:00 am Worship 5:00 pm Back to

School Bash!

UMW REPORT

I would like to update you on what we have accomplished with our activities over the last few months.

In April the Call to Prayer and Self Denial Service was held during both the 8:30 AM and the 11:00 AM ser-

vices. This service was coordinated by Kristin Hill, our Spiritual Growth Coordinator, working with Rev-

erend Bowen and Music Director, Kim Savage, along with Gina Hagan and several other ladies.

On May 11th, our Cake/Dessert Auction was held in conjunction with the Family Night Supper. This Fund

Raiser for Missions was planned and coordinated by June Murphy and her husband Tom Murphy served

as the Auctioneer. June did an excellent job with this project and some people had a lot of fun with the

Silent Auction. We had a lot of cakes, desserts, cookies, and candy donated and people came ready to

bid on these items to help us earn funds for our mission projects. I am pleased and also very appreciative

to announce that we made $1,200 with this fund raiser, which will go a long way toward fulfilling our mis-

sion goals this year.

Due to changes in bulk postage rates, the church no longer has access to the cheaper rates, so we made

the decision to produce one booklet this year to honor both the Mothers and the Fathers. This worked

very well and I am happy to announce that we raised $1,258 for missions. (A big Thank You to Donna Wil-

son for typing and putting this special Mother and Father Honorarium and Memorial Bulletin together for

us.)

In May, at our Executive Committee Meeting, we realized that we had failed to do our end of the year do-

nation for VBS, so we took care of that item of business and donated $500 for the June VBS, which was held

June 5th thru June 9th and a great time was had by all. Thanks to all the UMW ladies who worked in the

kitchen preparing and serving the meals.

Congratulations to all our graduates this year! In May, we honored our graduates from our church by

presenting the High School graduates with a Study Bible and the College Graduates/Medical School

Graduates with a Devotional Book. Thanks to Many Lund for coordinating this project.

High School Graduates College Graduates Medical School

Jacob Bailey Trey Parr Ann Drinkard Rebecca Marshburn

Savannah Ballenger William Prescott Casey Drinkard

Ashlynn Harbin Kayla Turner Kristina McFadden

Mac McKenzie

We are currently gathering names of children/youth from our church who will be attending Camp Glisson

this year so we can provide $100 scholarships toward their registration fees. Please get the information to

Janis Parkhill, our Treasurer, so she can issue the checks.

In July, each of our Circles will host either a Watermelon or Ice Cream social for one of the area nursing

homes. The residents always enjoy these socials very much and our ladies enjoy doing it as it is a heart-

warming experience.

Also, on July 31st, we will sponsor the Back-to-School Bash to provide school supplies for the needy in our

area schools, and in conjunction with that, we will provide a free hamburger/hotdog supper.

In September, we will sponsor another church-wide Mission Study, which will be coordinated by Sadie

Beauchamp, our Education for Missions Coordinator, working with Reverend David Bowen.

As always, we thank you for the generous support of our congregation as we work to raise funds for mis-

sions for women and children. Without your generous support, we could not do what we do.

Judy Paugh, UMW President

IS A BIBLE STUDY IN YOUR FUTURE?

On Sundays, our Bible study is called Sunday School. We have wonderful

classes with excellent teachers for all ages, including yours. The rest of the

weekdays Bible study is called small group ministry. The schedule:

Monday, 7 p.m. Covenant Bible Study in 16 Cherry Street

There are a set of three workbooks needed for Covenant. They are available in regular print

($34.99 a set) or large print ($55.17 a set). A daily meditations book is recommended. The cost of

that book is $9.99 (regular print only).

Wednesday for Women, 10 a.m. That The World May Know in Family Life Center

Wednesday, 10 a.m. Books with Bowen in 16 Cherry Street

Books covered: The Bible Jesus Read by Phillip Yancey, The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson,

and The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller

Wednesday, 7 p.m. That The World May Know in 16 Cherry Street

Thursday for Men, 10 a.m. That The World May Know in 16 Cherry Street

Thursday, 7 p.m. That The World May Know in 16 Cherry Street

Contact David Bowen or the Church Office for additional information, schedules,

materials, or workbooks. All small groups will begin the week of September 19.

After years of faithful service, Dynelle and Janni are no longer providing music

for our 8:30 worship service. If you or someone you know is interested in

providing music for that service, please contact David Bowen or Kim Savage.

Stacy Oxley and Chris Sales invite you to join them in the

celebration of their wedding on Saturday, July 16th at 2:00 pm.

Cake reception following in the Family Life Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Visit us online at: WWW.COMMERCEFUMC.ORG

16 Cherry St. (Church Office)

54 Cherry St. (Church/Preschool)

Commerce, GA 30529

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

706-335-4018 (Office)

www.commercefumc.org

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Editor: Libby Christiansen

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