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Dear Fellow Ministers, I am excited to really get rolling into 2017. After some rough weather we have hit the year running full steam ahead! We are beginning to “roll out” our plans for our new $5 million campaign to increase our footprint for Christ in downtown Gastonia. That is really exciting! Please keep this project in prayer as it allows us to leave a legacy for future generations. I am excited about our month in worship and ministry:· February 5 – Matthew 5:13-20· February 12 – Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun will be preaching for United Methodist Women Sunday· February 19 - Deuteronomy 30:15-20· February 26 – Rev. Juston Smith will be preaching on Matthew 17:1-9As always, we ask that you pray with us as God forms a sermon and worship in us each week. We continue to celebrate our unique partnership with First UMC, Bessemer City, and pray for their church and pastor, Rev. Tripp Hord. Let’s always be thinking of ways we can involve them in our shared ministry! I look forward to being in mission and ministry with you in February!In Christ’s Service,David

Contact: Rev. David ChristySenior Minister704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Volume 46 Issue 02 February 2017

News at FirstGreetings from David,

Our mission is to see Christ in every person we encounter and

demonstrate to them the love of God and the teacheings of Jesus.

Take Note...

We had a great January here at FUMC! January’s Sunday Attendance

January 1: 232 January 8: Closed January 15: 429

January 22: 489 January 29: 485

Sympathy to: - Jenny Brunnemer and Family on the death of her father.- Juston Smith and Family on the death of his grandmother.-Lisa O’Neill and Family on the death of her mother.-Jim Wesant and Family on the death of his brother.-Chris Leazer and Family on the death of his mother.-The Family and Friends of Rev. Dr. Richard Crowder.

Joy to: -Jesse Caldwell III, Gloria Caldwell and Martha

Caldwell on the birth of their grandchild and great-grandchild, Graham Suttles, who was born to

Summer Caldwell Suttles.

Minister on call ScheduleDavid: 828-400-4552 Juston: 704-951-4181 Tripp: 704-477-7715

February 3-5: Juston SmithFebruary 10-12: David Christy

February 17-19: Tripp HordFebruary 24-26: Juston Smith

Welcome New Member

Pauline Styers

First United Methodist Church staff would like to thank Betty Underwood for her many years of volunteer service at the reception desk. Betty “retired” in January from her Wednesday morning post. We are very appreciative that Betty continues to proofread and edit the weekly church bulletin each Wednesday, red pen in hand.

Thank you Betty!

I have worked at Groce United Methodist Church since January of 2008.

I recently moved to Cleveland County in August of 2016. I have 2 boys, Clayton and Braydin. I enjoy cooking and getting to spend time with my family.

I was born and raised in Asheville, NC. I attended AB Tech and received my diploma in Medical Transcription.

Welcome our new Administrative

Assistant, Amber!

Contact: Becky GreeneDirector of Spiritual Formation704-864-4372 ext. [email protected]

Contact: Bruce TindallDirector of Food Services704-864-4372 ext. [email protected]

Weekly MenuFebruaru 1: Chili Cook-off

February 8: Grilled Pork Chop, green beans, stewed apples, bread & dessert.

February 15: Fried/ Baked Chicken, macaroni & cheese, broccoli, bread & dessert.

February 22: Mardi Gras theme

$5 for Adults, $3 for children 3-5th grade, 2 and under are freeSeason Passes: $60 (14 weeks for price of 12 weeks)

Purchase online or in the business office

Preserving Family Stories:

Recording Memories and Such. Join us on Feb. 8th, 15th, and 22nd to record

your very own family story. - Loretta Stoker

Spiritual Gifts- Learn what

your spiritual gitfs are that God has given

you. -Rev. Eddie Ingram

Sabbath- small group study on “Jeremiah, Daring to Hope in an

Unstable World” -Anne Mallonee and Cheryl

Loggins

Crafts-Fidget beads

(8th), Pinterest Party(15th) -Caitlin

Gault, Adult Coloring Frames (22nd) -Mary

Lou Hord

Study on the popular book by Shauna Niequist.

-Lindsay Willis

Disciple Bible Study-

FLC Hospitality Room

Present Over Perfect:

Mid-week Worship-

Chapel, led by Rev. Juston

Smith

ministryYouth Gatherings: Sundays 9:45-10:00a.m.Greene House

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45a.m.Classes offered: Confirmation 6th Graders, 7th & 8th Graders, 9th & 10th Graders, and 11th & 12th Graders

*Check your email and weekly Eblast for more information. Spring Semester UMYF magnets will be mailed out this month.*

Contact: Jennifer CabanissDirector of Student Ministries704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Save the Date

Lenten Bible Study: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12 Wednesdays 6:15-7:30p.m.

Confirmation Retreat: March 10th – 12th

Family Weekend at Camp Tekoa: May 5th – May 7th

Summer Mission Trip: July 15th – July 22nd

Mid-High6th, 7th, & 8th graders

February 12 PrayerFebruary 19 Chalk the TownFebruary 26 UMYF

Senior-High9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th graders

February 7 Prayer Breakfast at BojanglesFebruary 12 Valentine’s Dinner in CharlotteFebruary 19 Baby Shower for Patrick & Whitney PattonFebruary 26 Family Promise

We had 24 youth and 9 adults sharing God’s love in Charleston

on the mini mission trip in January:Agencies our youth served in the

Charleston Area:-Charleston Habitat for Humanity

-Fields to Families-Fresh Future Farm

-Katie’s Krops-Laundry Matters

-Lowcountry Food Bank-Lowcountry Orphan Relief-Ronald McDonald House

“My favorite part of the Charleston mission trip was going to work with ‘Fields to Families.’ I loved the people I worked with, the memories that were made, and how stress free it was to just dig in the dirt.” Eryn Faggart, 10th grader

“I really enjoyed getting to work at The Lowcountry Or-phan Relief. We helped sort clothes into bags that go to foster children who depended on it. Many people from the community came to help sort the clothing and drop off donations. It was a wonderful experience to see all kinds of people come together and support one cause by loving and supporting children in need.” Julia Towner, 12th grader

Mark your Calendars

February 1st 6:30-7:30 Chili Cook-

off & Games 12th 4:30-6:30 Daddy

Daughter Dance March 12th 2:00-4:00

Bowties and Brunch

ministry

weekday

Wednesday NightsWho? Birth-5th gradeWhat? Bible stories, fellowship and games.When? Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

6:30pm-7:30pmWhere? GYM

Sunday School

9:45am: Meet @ Canteen for

fellowship and snacks.

10:00am: Sunday School

Sunday School Rooms:

Toddler and Twos –101

3s and 4s—130

K and 1st –132

2nd and 3rd—129

4th and 5th—131

Important Dates Feb. 2nd– PJ Day

Feb. 3rd– Fours Meet at the Circus Feb. 5th– Tuition Due

Feb. 9th– Dentist Visits Feb. 14th– Wear Red

Feb. 15th– Early Dismissal 10:50 Feb. 28th– 9:00

Registration for the Preschool & Doughnuts and

Devotionals

Contact: Kristi McClellanDirector of Children’s MinisriesDirecotr of Preschool704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]@fumcgastonia.org

Kids will be collecting donations after worship services on Feb 5th to support our local CAM

ministries.

Registration It’s time to register for summer camp and next school year. Enrollment for currently enrolled children and church members opens Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:00 am. Forms will be emailed out and are located outside of the Preschool Office. Please do not bring your enrollment form back before the 28th, as it cannot be accepted early. Thank you!

Summer Camp Summer camp will begin on June 19th. We will be offering four days a week, Monday-Thursday. As in the past you can sign up for only the weeks you need.

Security The preschool is excited about our new playground fence, it will provide extra security. Your child’s safe is our top priority.

Check us out on social media.

Please email

[email protected]

if you are not on the

children’s weekly email list.

February 201719:00am: Morning Workout10:00am: Bible Study Rm 2014:30pm: Ready Ringers Rm 1195:30pm: Church Dinner6:30pm: Chancel Bells Rm 114A6:30pm: Chapel Service6:30pm- Sabbath- Library

7:30pm: Chancel Choir Rm 114

58:15am: Morning Song- Rm 1148:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary9:45am: Canteen(Children’s Snday School) 10:00am: Chancel Choir10:00am: Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary2:00pm: First Lego League Rm 303/3054:15pm: Youth Bells Rm 114 A5:00pm: First Brass Rm 1145:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 1196:30pm: Contemporary Choir

68:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread9:00: Morning Workout10:30am: UMW Circle Infinity- Library5:00pm: Basketball Practice6:00pm: Peace Circle- Seymour Room6:00pm:Staff Parrish Relations Committee Meeting- Rm 2017:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7

75:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry7:30am: Volleyball10:00am: Sit ‘n Knit5:00pm: Basketball Practice

89:00am: Morning Workout9:00am: Digging Deeper- FLC 110:00am: Bible Study Rm 2014:30pm: Ready Ringers Rm 1195:30pm: Church Dinner6:30pm: Chancel Bells Rm 114A6:30pm: Chapel Service6:30pm- Sabbath- Library


128:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary9:45am: Canteen(Children’s Snday School) 10:00am: Chancel Choir10:00am: Parrish Response Ministry- Rm 30110:00am: Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary2:00pm: First Lego League Rm 303/3054:15pm: Youth Bells Rm 114 A5:00pm: First Brass Rm 1145:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 1196:15pm: Mid-High UMYF6:15pm: Sr. High UMYF6:30pm: Contemporary Choir

138:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread9:00am: Morning Workout5:00pm: Basketball Practice7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7

145:00am: Salvation Army Breakfast Ministry7:30am: Volleyball10:00am: Sit ‘n Knit5:00pm: Basketball Practice6:00pm: Finance Committee Meeting- Rm 201

189:00am: Morning Workout10:00am: Bible Study Rm 2014:30pm: Ready Ringers Rm 1195:30pm: Church Dinner6:30pm: Chancel Bells Rm 114A6:30pm: Chapel Service6:30pm- Sabbath- Library6:30pm: Christian Symbolism- Sanctuary6:30pm: Praying Through Cancer6:30pm:Scarves-Craft room7:30pm: Chancel Choir Rm 114

198:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary9:45am: Canteen(Children’s Snday School) 10:00am: Chancel Choir10:00am: Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary2:00pm: First Lego League Rm 303/3054:15pm: Youth Bells Rm 114 A5:00pm: First Brass Rm 1145:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 1196:15pm: Mid-High UMYF6:15pm: Sr. High UMYF6:30pm: Contemporary Choir

208:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread9:00am: Morning Workout5:00pm: Basketball Practice7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7


229:00am: Morning Workout10:00am: Bible Study Rm 2014:30pm: Ready Ringers Rm 1195:30pm: Church Dinner6:30pm: Chancel Bells Rm 114A6:30pm: Chapel Service6:30pm- Sabbath- Library


268:45am: 162 East Contemporary Worship8:45am: Traditional Worship- Sanctuary9:45am: Canteen(Kids Snday School) 10:00am: Chancel Choir10:00am: Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship- Sanctuary2:00pm: First Lego League Rm 303/3054:15pm: Youth Bells Rm 114 A5:00pm: First Brass Rm 1145:00pm: Youth Vocal Ensemble Rm 1196:15pm: Mid-High UMYF6:15pm: Sr. High UMYF6:30pm: Contemporary Choir

278:00am: Emmaus Reunion Group for Men- Panera Bread8:00am: District Committee on Ordained Ministry 9:00am: Morning Workout10:00am: WNCCUMC5:00pm: Basketball Practice7:00pm: Boy Scout Troop #7


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

February 201727:30am: Volleyball5:00pm: Basketball Practice6:30pm: 162 East Rehersal 7:00pm: Embrace Bible Study- Library

39:00am: Morning Workout12:00pm: UMM Hotdog Lunch

49:00am: Basketball Games

97:30am: Volleyball5:00pm: Basketball Practice

109:00am: Morning Workout


167:00am: UMM Breakfast at Firestone Grill7:30am: Volleyball5:00pm: Basketball Practice6:30pm: 162 East Rehersal



237:30am: Volleyball10:30am: Friendship Connections- FLC 25:00pm: Basketball Practice5:00pm: UMM Dinner & Program- FLC 26:30pm: 162 East Rehersal 7:00pm: Embrace Bible Study- Library



Thursday Friday Saturday

For all upcoming events/information that needs to be in next month’s newsletter

please contact Alyssa Morris, no later than the 15th of this month. Thank You!

Contact: Alyssa MorrisDirector of Family Life Center/ Communications704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Inclimate weather policy:

Check social media, our website, Channels WBTV, WSOC, WCNC

If you feel unsafe, please do not come to events/ church.

First United Methodist Church has volunteer opportunities for those interested in working the reception desk on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am to noon. Duties include: greet church members and guests and direct them to their destination on campus; answer phones and direct calls to team members; and provide officesupport for a variety of other functions. Please call Dave at the church office (704-864-4371) or email him at [email protected] if you are interested.

BUDGETIf you would like to view the budget, please go to

fumcgastonia.org or call the office to request a hard

copy.

Music and Worship Arts Ministry

Contact: Rev. Saxon ScarboroughMinister of Music704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Contact: Susan LisleMusic Associate704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Contact: Aaron Prillaman162 East Worship [email protected]@fumcgastonia.org

Contact: Timothy [email protected]

Great Britain Wesley Heritage TourSeptember 8-15!Come and join our choir trip to England this fall! While we will sing in several venues, you do not have to be a singer to come on the tour. We will visit Wesleyan and other sites in London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, and more! There is also an optional extension tour to Ireland. Please contact Saxon Scarborough for full brochure and more information.

Save the dateSong FestivalSunday, March 5

5:00 p.m. in SanctuaryWe will celebrate Jesus Christ our Treasure with favorite newer hymns including Mighty to Save,

Open the Eyes of My Heart and Shout to the Lord. Featuring: First Brass, Contemporary Choir,

Youth Vocal Ensemble, Youth Bells, and Susan Lisle, piano.

Meet Laura

Beatty:Laura is a member at FUMC Gastonia and Director of the Wesley Children’s Choir.

When did you first get into music as a child? My mom was a musicain, a piano teacher and a church musician so I’ve basically been involved in music my whole life.

Were you in any FUMC choirs as a child?Yes, I moved to Gastonia when I was 9. I started off in the Wesley Choir, and played handbells. Then I continued to grow in the program doing Youth Choir, Youth Handbells, Chancel Bells.

You have a Music Education degree and teach Music currently at Hickory. Why did you decide to persue music as a career?I actually always wanted to be a doctor, but music was always there and one Sunday I got to direct the Youth Choir and loved it. That was when I decided to switch. It was divine intervention.

You are now back at FUMC teaching, how did that happen?I believe it was God’s plan all along. I get to take my passion for teaching and for music and combine them here every week.

First United Methodist Gastonia,

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces during the pulpit switch. It was an honor and a privilege to preach at FUMCG. It’s just an awesome blessing to preach God’s Word each Sunday! Thanks for allowing me to live out my call in Bessemer City and Gastonia!The FUMCBC Administrative Council met January 31st. During this meeting we talked about a vision for the coming year and beyond. One of the issues we discussed is the Education Building beside the Church. Currently we only use it for the backpack program and nursery during the 11:00 worship ser-vice. This building has several Sunday school classrooms, Scout room, parlor and Youth Center. It has great potential and as we grow and work in the community, my hopes are this will become a focal point for church programs and space when reaching out to those in need! We are experiencing so many wonderful and exciting opportunities through this partnership. If you have not visited, I invite you to come one Sunday or visit anytime during the week, just call.

Blessings,Pastor Tripp

For more information:704-477-7715Churchforcommunity.org704-629-2800

Contact: Rev. Tripp HordMinister of VisitationFUMC Bessemer City Partnershiptripp@fumcgast

NEWS

First United Methodist Bessemer City and Community:

-Backpack Program– Provide food for 61 students weekly at the Middle, Primary and Central Schools.-Collect and supply Bessemer City Middle School monthly with personal hygiene products.-Collect food for the Bessemer City Crisis Center monthly.-Collect Gatorade, Ensure and soup for the Cancer Center monthly.-Provide Volunteers weekly for the Meals on Wheels Program.-Serve a meal and provide a program for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston (Bessemer City Unit).-Hope 4 Gaston

Happenings @ FUMCBCWeekly (Sunday) Sunday School 10:00 and Worship @11Weekly (Wednesday) Sermon Talk 11:001/31 Administrative Council Meeting 7:002/1 Wednesday Night Live (WNL) Meal and Program 6:002/5 Fellowship Luncheon (Souper Bowl) Bring your favorite soup. Salad, fixings and dessert will be provided 12:002/12 SPRC meeting FUMCBC & FUMCG @ FUMCBC 6:302/15 Wednesday Night Live (WNL) Meal and Program 6:00

Gastonia Parish Nurse

Ministry

WEAR RED TO CHURCH FEB 26

February is Heart Health Awareness Month

There will be Free red lapel ribbons and free low sodium cookbooks will be availableSponsored by CaroMont Faith

& Health Ministry; CaroMont Health

Foundation

Free CPR instructional

workshop Thursday Feb 16, 2017

6:30pm – 9:00 pm in the FUMC Family Life Center.

Instructors: Dustin Letts, MD and Craig Blaine

February 17Lunch & Learn

FREE ”Heart Health and Cardiac Care”

11:30am- 12:30 pm at Discover You!

420 E. Central Ave.Mount Holly

RSVP 704- 827-6770

Coming in March:Meditation

series

Health Education Awareness Luncheon

“Hearing and your Health” presented by

Dr. Hope Lanter 12:00-1:00pm, $6.00 meal RSVP to 704-864-2651

by February 6th

Upcoming Events

Our new class, “More Than Millenials” is going to a Charlotte Checkers game. Join us February 28 at 7 p.m., (meet at FUMC at 6 to carpool)

to find out more about our vision for this group.

Lisa MarisiddaiahParish Nurse704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Free Mental Health First Aid

WorkshopFeb. 9 & Feb 16

12:00 p.m. CaroMont Regional Meical Center

Please RSVP to Lisa Marisiddaiah

704-860-3626

HELP WITH BASKETBALL!

We wre in need of volunteers to do halftime

devotionals, run the scoreboard, and referee

games. If you’re interested please contact:

[email protected]

HELP WITH BASEBALL!

We wre in need of COACHES! We will have

registraion soon so be on the lookout for more informa-

tion. If you’re interserted in coaching, contact:

[email protected]

May 5-7 2017

CampTekoa

$65 per personIncludes: lodging,

t-shirt, & meals prepared by Chef Bruce

$65 deposit per family required

by: February 28Any questions? Contact Jennifer

or Kristi

FAMILY WEEKEND

UMW Sunday February 12th, 2017

Guest minister: Susan Heafner-HuenVolunteers are needed to participate in each service. Please contact your

Circle Leaders to participate.

Hunch Your Going to Want Lunch!

UMW Sunday Lunch Fundraiser Sunday, February 12 immediately

following the 11:00 service. Advanced tickets needed. On sale Sundays and Wednesday nights. All proceeds go to

local missions.

February 12, 20174:30pm-6:30pmDaddies & Daughters are invited to a night full of: dinner, dancing, music from a DJ, and a photo booth! $20 per couple ($10 for additional children) *Checks payable to FUMC churchRSVP to [email protected] by Feb 6th

music from a DJ, and a photo booth!

Lisa MarisiddaiahParish Nurse704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]

Save the date

Join us for A Boys and Girls Club of Greater Gaston Fundraiser

Tuesday, February 7th 6:00pm-8:00pm

Kendra Scott at Southpark Mall, Charlotte

Shop in store or phone in your order

20% of the proceeds benefit Boys and Girls club of Greater Gaston

First United Methodist Chruch of

Gastonia, NC

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Under the Over PassA book study with Becky

Greene and Rev. Dave CampThursdays February 2nd, 9th,

16th, & 23rd at 10:30 am FLC Conference Room

This study will culminate with the imposition of ashes on

March 1 to our friends on the street, in nursing homes and

at church.

FRIENDS ON THE GOJoin this group of older adults who are making the road by

walking the Jesus path together. March- Greenville, SC

May- Flatrock PlayhouseSeptember- MountainsNovember-Old Salem

Candelight tourMore details to come.

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