In This Issuep. 3Sunday Night Live

p. 4Youth Summer Schedule

p. 6A Message From The Caring Place

June 2017

A Faithful GoodbyeDear Friends,

Thank you for the blessing of serving on your pastoral staff. It has been a good five years- a very good five years in terms of my growth in ministry, and in terms of my family’s growth and well-being. I’m leaving for FUMC Blytheville (an exceptional appointment!) with abilities I didn’t have when I came here. To a large degree, I have you to thank! My faithful friends, you have embraced my family and helped me to grow.

It’s time for my family to say “Goodbye.” And I mean “Goodbye” in the full sense of the word, with a meaning almost forgotten today. “Goodbye” is the shortened version of the phrase “God be with ye.” God will be with you, in the leadership of Rev. David Moseley, in the talented Rev. Bill Sardin, in Rev. Teresa Holt and other staff friends, and in the community of faith that has blessed me tremendously.

I look forward to watching God bless your future. I’m confident that the best is yet to come. And I’m honored to call you friends.

Zach, Beth, John, and Lauren

Bereavement Committee RecipesOur Bereavement Committee appreciates all those who help and cherish the faithfulness our church members have shown to our church and to the families of our congregation. These are recipes that members have prepared for the family meals and receptions.

Susan Bean’s Savory Appetizer

Petit Jean Perfection bites 8 slices of thick Petit Jean bacon1 cup Hellman’s mayo 1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar1 small onion, diced 1 garlic clove minced2 pkg fillo cups 2 green onion tops, minced

Cook bacon then crumble. Reserve 1 T bacon grease and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Combine bacon bits, mayo, cheese, and onion/garlic. Spoon into fillo shells and put in 350 degree oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Garnish with green onion.

Don’tMiss!

Sunday, June 11Sunday Night Live

5:00 pmChristian Life Center

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Counting Our BlessingsCyndee Metcalf |cmetcalf@fumchs.com | 501.623.6668 ext 102

General Church Operations April 2017 Year-to-Date

Tithes and Offerings $117565.59 Tithes and offerings $490,634.22Monthly Expenses -$130614.65 YTD expenses -$515,705.83Monthly Net Income -$13,049.06 YTD net income -$25,071.61

Missions and Memorials April 2017 Year-to-Date

Mission Offerings $26,696.25 Mission Offerings $53,295.42Memorial Offerings $4,765.00 Memorial Offerings $22,865.00Mission Disbursements $5,312.91 Mission Disbursements $16,472.61Memorial Disbursements $244.28 Memorial Disbursements $575.75

Property LoanBalance $1,491,706.06 Year-to-Date With Payments $37,861.28

Did you know there’s an easy way to donate to the church on a regular basis? Monthly automatic drafts can be made from your checking account directly to the church’s operating and/or building fund. With the summer vacation season approaching, this is a great way to consistently give to the church even while you’re away from home! If you would like more information about this easy and convenient process, please contact Cyndee Metcalf, Business Administrator, at (501) 623-6668.

Wednesday, June 7Getting Ahead Graduation

6:00 pmSanctuary

Thursday, June 15Dinner & A Movie

4:30 pmChristian Life Center

Getting Ahead MinistryA big thank you to First United Methodist Church! Because of your individual, small group, corporate, and Dollars for Mission (loose $1 bills in Sunday’s offering plate), you have funded Getting Ahead classes through Spring 2018! Because of your generosity, many more people in our community will be able to get the support and education to make a better life for themselves and their families. But, we need much more! We still need your support through volunteer service.• Facilitators willing to attend the class in the Fall and co-facilitate in the Spring. • Mentors willing to attend a mentor training (3 hours) and develop a relationship and support a Getting Ahead participant.

Contact Rev. Teresa Holt to volunteer at tholt@fumchs.com!

P L E A S E J O I N U S  A S W E

C E L E B R A T E

GETTING AHEAD

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

6:00 PM

Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church

the graduation of

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Senior SaintsCandy Poirier |cpoirier@fumchs.com | 501.623.6668 ext 117

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas ChildThis year we are going to get an early start on Samaritan’s Purse—Operation Christmas Child by collecting items year round to fill shoe boxes for the children that will be receiving these next Christmas all around the world. This past year, 2016, OCC collected 11,485,662 shoebox gifts that were distributed. Operation Christmas Child brings good news and great joy to the children. What goes into a shoebox is fun but what comes out is eternal. You can have a role in reaching millions of children with God’s love by supporting this project of Samaritan’s Purse.

We have participated in this project for many years, but this year we are making this a family church wide mission for everyone to get involved. Each month we will be gathering donations of different items to fit into these shoeboxes. Each shoebox cost $10 for packaging and shipping. Our goal is to raise $4700 to ship 500 boxes. If you would like to donate money for this, please make your check to FUMC and mark Operation Christmas Child. Below is the schedule, June through November, for our monthly collections. Each month we will be collecting items that will go in these shoeboxes that are no bigger than 8 ½ “X 11 ½ “X 4”. Make plans to join us each month and support this church wide mission. Remember all items have to fit into a shoebox. • JUNE: Girls and boys underwear and socks• JULY: Small toys• AUGUST: School supplies• SEPTEMBER: Small puzzles or games• OCTOBER: Hats, gloves and scarves• NOVEMBER 12: Pack Shoebox Night

Beginning in June, we will host a monthly Sunday Night Live Game and Family Fellowship Night through November from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Christian Life Center. We’re also getting a head start on this year’s Operation Christmas Child. Your admission to each Sunday Night Live event will be supplies for the Christmas Child shoeboxes. In November, we will host a packing night to pack all of the supplies we’ve gathered throughout the year into shoeboxes for children to receive as Christmas presents in December.

June 11 Sunday Night Live Game Night and Portable Technology Help: bring appetizers and games to share Admission: girls and boys underwear and socks July 23 Sunday Night Live Game Night and Portable Technology Help: bring appetizers and games to share Admission: small toys that will fit into a shoebox August 6 Family Fellowship Movie Night: popcorn and drinks will be provided. Admission: school supplies September 10 Family Fellowship and Game Night Bingo. Admission: small puzzles and games October 8 Family Fellowship Pizza: We will write pen pal letters for Operation Christmas Child. Admission: hats, gloves & scarves November 12 Celebration Pack Night: Come ready to pack 500 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

Sunday Night Live

In OurPrayers

Christian Sympathy goes to...

Courtney and Brenda Crouch in the death of Courtney’s mother, Edna Crouch; Larry and Scott Vise and Sheree and Chris O’Rorke in the recent death of Larry, Scott, and Sheree’s mother, A.J. Wagner; Wayne Ranson in the recent death of his wife, Jane Ranson; Ted Elson-Canfield in the recent death of his wife, Rachel Elson-Canfield; and Jim, Monica, and Kristin Shults in the recent death of Monica’s mother, Ann Barnes.

Please keep these families in your prayers at this time.

Dinner & A MovieJoin us on Thursday, June 15 at 4:30 pm for Dinner and a Movie! We will be watching Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close with Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock.

This is a story that unfolds from inside the mind of Oskar Schell, an inventive eleven-year-old New Yorker whose discovery of a key in the belongings of his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, sets him off on an urgent search for the lock it opens. As Oskar’s quest takes him across the city, he encounters an eclectic assortment of people-survivors in their own way-who help uncover links to his father, preserving a connection to the man who helped Oskar confront his fears about the noisy, dangerous world around him.

Call Candy Poirier at (501) 623-6668 ext. 117 to RSVP. Cost for the meal is $5.

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Underground YouthLiz Robinson |lrobinson@fumchs.com | 501.623.6668

Get ready for lots of fun this summer with the Underground Youth! Mix fun with fellowship with YAW Week, Funday Monday’s, and Lunch Bunch Thursday’s.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Youth Director Liz Robinson at lrobinson@fumchs.com.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram@hsunderground to stay up-to-date on what the Underground Youth is doing!

LesLee Jones|ljones@fumchs.com | 501.318.1377

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Children’s MinistryMichelle Wilkins |mwilkins@fumchs.com | 501.623.6668 ext 130

VBS 2017 Maker Fun Factory is coming to FUMC! Kids will learn how God gave them each special gifts to use for good in the world. VBS will be Monday, July10 - Thursday, July 13 from 9 am - 12 pm. Watch the preview video for more details: https://youtu.be/5fjMyDcJcgk. To volunteer, contact Children’s Ministry Director Michelle Wilkins at mwilkins@fumchs.com. Register online: http://fumchotsprings.org/#/children/summer-camps-and-vbs

CAMP 45 2017 CAMP 45 is our summer mini-missions camp just for 4th & 5th graders! The Camp will be Monday, July 10 - Thursday 13. We will teach students the importance of reaching out to our community to share God’s love to those around us! We will meet at First United Methodist Church in the Underground at 8:45 each morning for check-in. Check-out will be at 12:00 pm

each day. Light snacks will be provided. Register online: http://fumchotsprings.org/#/children/summer-camps-and-vbs.

Music Camp 2017 Join us for the children’s music camp Music Fun Factory this summer! This year’s music camp will be tied into the VBS theme of Maker Fun Factory by using songs from VBS. The kids will learn recorder, handbell, and ukulele parts to accompany their singing. The camp will be Monday, July 17 - Thursday, July 20 for completed 1st - 5th graders. Register online at http://www.fumchotsprings.org/children/summer-camps-and-vbs/

Acolyte Training If you want to acolyte in the fall of this year and haven’t been trained, please contact Stephanie Foreman at (501) 802-2626 or Heather Wood at (501) 766-9813 to sign up for Acolyte Training.

UPCOMING EVENTSNEW Sunday Night Family Mission & Fellowship events:Every month from 5:00 - 7:00 pmCupp Hall of Christian Life Center Sunday, June 11 Family Game Night & Tech Help**Admission: new socks & underwear for kids Sunday, July 23 Family Game Night & Tech Help**Admission: small toys that will fit in a shoebox Sunday, August 6 Community Movie Night**Admission: school supplies

CDC Director LesLee Jones and the staff are participating in an ongoing professional development training and college course work throughout the year. Each staff member is required to obtain a minimum of 25 hours of training and/or course work annually.

LesLee is currently working toward a Master’s of Science in Early Childhood Degree from Arkansas State University and expects to graduate in December 2017. Recently she completed two days of training focusing on Grant Writing and Fundraising and two days of training titled Using a Positive Interaction Stance to Support Teaching Staff. She and Shannon Jones, Assistant Director, are also participating in monthly Administrator’s Networking training.

One staff member has recently completed 120 hours of training at National Park College that qualifies her to receive a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, which is a nationally recognized credential. Another staff member will enroll in the training in the fall. And one staff member is on track to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from ASU in December. As you can see, the CDC is committed to professional training of staff so that children can receive the best care and education possible.

SAVE THE DATE! The annual flapjack fundraiser breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, October 7. Tickets coming soon!

Child Development CenterLesLee Jones|ljones@fumchs.com | 501.318.1377

SAVE THE DATESSunday, August 13 Backpack Blessings & Promotion Sunday Friday, August 18 3rd grade Bible Boot Camp for SW District Saturday, August 19 3rd grade Bible Boot Camp for SW District Sunday, August 27 1st grade Bible Presentation Wednesday, September 6 WAK & CLUB 45 begin!

Special Gifts Rick and Mary Roper, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit L. Tucker, Bill and Valerie Schlegel, Hot Springs Title Company, Lynn and Cheri Endicott, Jean McClanahan, James and Beverly Farrell, Coy Lambert and Lori Maxwell, Dr. Frances Dalme, Tom and Cathy Pierce, Brian and Amie Hill, David and Rynne Belk, Mildred and Winston Smith, Karen Henley, Ann Shelton, Craig and Tracy Keaton, Dr. and Mrs. Graham Holt, Barbara Mahoney, Erwin and Priscilla Cook, Linda Rickel, Eric and Lynda Jackson, Bob and Thea Mathis, Tom and Nancy Petillo, Dr. Jim and Suzi Burton, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Van Bebber, Bob and Joan Case, J.R. and Sheila Burroughs, Dr. and Mrs. John Crenshaw, Southern Plastics Co., Peter and Jacqueline Blakeslee, Tom and Ann Wallace, Latt and Terri Bachelor, Ben and Laverne Burton, Weenie French, Loyola Stuart, Jim and Jane Randall, Rebecca U. Jeter, Lindell and Pam TrimbleIn Memory of Charles Nelson From Dr. and Mrs. Ross AtkinsonIn Memory of Rachel Elson- Canfield From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley, Linda Rickel, Saints and Sinners , Rev. John and Sue Polk, Tom and Nancy Petillo, Bob and Thea Mathis, Ann Shelton, Dr. and Mrs. John Crenshaw, Kathleen J. DeVilbiss, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Chancel Choir and Sanctuary Bell ChoirIn Honor of Rev. David Moseley From The Family Of Charles Steigler, Killeen DesLauiersIn Honor of Rev. David Wilson From The Family of Charles Steigler, Killeen DesLauriersIn Honor of Jack Henry Frisby From Dr. Becky HallIn Honor of the 2017 Graduating Class From Blake and Laura Whitley6

In Memory of Patrick Edward Harrison (Brother of Mike Harrison) From DeLee JohnsonIn Memory of Darrell Meyer From Steve and Rene’ Burns, Lindell and Pam Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Crouch, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Ross Atkinson, Latt and Terri BachelorIn Memory of Charles Steigler From Bruce and Nitalyn Sigman, Steve and Rene Burns, Jeff and Cynthia Purnell, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Jim and Suzi Burton, Dixie Terrell Kline, Dr. and Mrs. Ross Atkinson, Kay Wright Davis, Latt and Terri Bachelor, Weenie FrenchIn Memory of Harry Shannon (Brother of John Shannon) From John and Sue Polk, Ann Shelton, Sonny and Jo Gaston, Corinne Gooch, Rev. John MilesIn Memory of Andrea Hamby From Bart and Jenny Bledsoe and Family, Scott and Karen Lauck, Brian and Amie Hill, Latt and Terri BachelorIn Memory of Marie Loftis Crouch (Mother of Courtney Crouch) From John and Mary Lou Johnson, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Tom and Anne WallaceIn Memory of Ann Barnes From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley, Tom and Anne Wallace, Clarence and Brenda Durand, Weenie French, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Latt and Terri Bachelor, Luanne Loudon, David and Rynne Belk, Wayne RansonIn Memory of Jane Ranson From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Helen Southard, Bill and Judi Creason, Carol Pratt, Robert and Peggy Woodall, Paul O Grasse, LaDonna Twyford, Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Fleischner, James and Sybil Dowds, Gretta, Gretchen and Kristin Kaufman, Rick and Shirley Ramick, Friendship Sunday School Class,

In Memory of Doris Barham (Mother of Tom Wallace) From Steve and Rene’ Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Crouch, Jr., Tommy and Mamie PolkIn Memory of Dixie H. Wilson From Ronnie and Julie Twyford, Steve and Rene’ Burns, Babbs Blagg and Pam Herrington, Ann Felsted, Don and Mary Ann Schnipper, Joy Bennett, Reba Nickels, Mickey and Sharon Cissell, Tom and Nancy Petillo, Ann Shelton, Lindell and Pam Trimble, Robin Steigler, Larry Williams, Ed and Sarah Dodson, Jeff and Cynthia Purnell, Sonny and Jo Gaston, Elizabeth Alderman, Mildred Smith, Dr. Jim and Suzi Burton,Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Crouch, Jr., The French Family, Dr. and Mrs. Ross Atkinson, Dr. Frances Dalme, Nitalynn Sigman, Bob and Joan Case, Latt and Terri Bachelor, Eric and Lynda Jackson, Donna SimpsonIn Memory of Joe Kaufman From Mike and Ruby Bush, Sandra Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Crouch, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Ross Atkinson, Carol P. Pratt, Chip, Laurie and Lee Blackwell, Latt and Terri BachelorIn Memory of A.J. Wagner From Rev. and Mrs. David Moseley, Elizabeth AldermanIn Memory of Mary Jo Pilcher (Sister of Sybil Laing) From John and Sue Polk, Ann SheltonIn Memory of The Joseph Crenshaw Family (Nephew of Dr. John Crenshaw) From John and Sue Polk, Sonny and Jo GastonIn Memory of Bob Messersmith From Steve and Rene’ BurnsIn Memory of Maggie Harrison From Bob and Thea Mathis, Elizabeth Alderman, Ann Shelton

A Message From The Caring PlaceDear Friends of The Caring Place,

Thank you so much for your generous donation from your 2017 Easter Offering. Our program is amazing for the people we serve and your mission program. Many lives are changed in our community and your support is heartfelt. We can do what we do because of your support of the program and the many giving people who care about others. May God bless this mission and the people who give.

Sincerely, Lynn Reeves

June 2017 @ FUMCThursday, June 1Handbells 11:00 AM

Friday, June 2Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 4Traditional Worship 8:15 AMUMW Cookie On A Mission 9:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditional Worship 10:45 AMThe ConneXion Worship 10:45 AM

Monday, June 5Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Group 9:00 AMYouth Fun Day Monday 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 6Outreach Meeting 1:30 PMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PMGenesis Class 5:30 PMStephen Ministry Leadership Meeting

5:30 PMStephen Ministry Supervision Meeting

5:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMRomeo 11:30 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AMAdult Handbells 5:15 PMGetting Ahead Graduation 6:00 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 8Handbells 11:00 AMXYZ Luncheon 11:30 AMYouth Lunch Bunch 12:30 PM

Friday, June 9Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 11Traditional Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditional Worship 10:45 AMThe ConneXion Worship 11:00 AMSunday Night Live 5:30 PM

Monday, June 12Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Group 9:00 AMYouth Fun Day Monday 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 13O’Brien-Thornton Circle 10:00 AMHelen Wilson Circle 10:00 AMJane Murphy Circle 12:00 PMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PMGenesis Sunday School Dinner 5:30 PM

Wednesday, June 14Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AMRomeo 11:30 AMKnitwits Meeting 12:30 PMPraying for Revival 4:30 PMAdult Handbells 5:15 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 15Handbells 11:00 AMGrace In Action Circle 11:30 AMYouth Lunch Bunch 12:30 PMSenior Saints Dinner & Movie 4:30 PM

Friday, June 16Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 18Annual Conference WeekTraditional Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMChapel Communion 9:30 AMTraditional Worship 10:45 AMThe ConneXion Worship 10:45 AM

Monday, June 19Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Group 9:00 AMUMW Luncheon 11:00 AMYouth Fun Day Monday 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 20Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7:30 AMPastor & Wives Annual Conference Lunch 10:00 AMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, June 21Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 11:15 AMRomeo 11:30 AMAdult Handbells 5:15 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 22Handbells 11:00 AMYouth Lunch Bunch 12:30 PM

Friday, June 23Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Sunday, June 25Traditional Worship 8:15 AMBlood Drive 8:30 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditional Worship 10:45 AMThe ConneXion Worship 10:45 AM

Monday, June 26Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Group 9:00 AMYouth Fun Day Monday 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 27Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, June 28Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 11:15 AMRomeo 11:30 AMAdult Handbells 5:15 PMChoir Rehearsal 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 29Handbells 11:00 AMYouth Lunch Bunch 12:30 PM

Friday, June 30Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

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Welcome Our New Members & Baptisms!

Confirmation Class 2017Anthony Michael Angus, Trinity Nicole Burroughs, Graham

Michael Dolan, Benjamin Towle Douglas, Madison Elizabeth Duke, Katherine Klaire Foreman, Jack Henry Frisby, James Griffin Gulley Jr., Megan Elaine Harbut,

Shelby Paige Henley*, William Thomas Ivy, Arrington Beau Kuhn, Hunter James Little*, Ryan Andrew Lynch, Margaret Ann Morrissey, Riley Addison Orr, John Trenton Patterson*, Natalie Morgan Shunk, Carder Reed Stephens, Jackson

Jay Stone*, Kaitlyn Rylee Threadgill*, Jack Thomas Tribble, Brennan Drew Wilkins, Benjamin Daniel Willard, and Walker

Michael Wood.

*Indicates confirmands who were also baptized

Mike, Dana, Kaitlyn & Micaela Threadgill

Trent, Mandy & Jack Patterson