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Sermon ScheduleSunday, May 3

Sunday, May 10Traditions

(8:15, 10:45)Zach Roberts

ConneXion (10:45)

Michael Mattox

Pray with us

Sunday, May 17

Traditions (8:15, 10:45)

Michael Mattox

Sunday, May24

ConneXion(10:45)

Bart Patton

A newsletter for a community of faith connecting people to God, to each other, and to the world. May 2015


Michael Mattox

ConneXion(10:45)

Bart Patton

The Mosiac“Heavenly Father, We come to You in the

Name that is above every name-Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Our hearts cry out to You. Knowing that You are a prayer

answering, faithful God-the One we trust in times like these-we ask that You renew our spirits, revive our churches, and heal our

land. We repent of our sins and ask for Your grace and power to save us. Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your Spirit upon us that

we may walk in obedience to Your Word. We are desperate for Your tender mercies. We are broken and humbled before you. Forgive us, and in the power of your great love, lift us up

to live in Your righteousness. We pray our beloved nation. May we repent and return

to You and be a light to the nations. And we pray for our leaders and ask that you give them wisdom and faith to follow You. Preserve and protect, for You are our refuge and only hope.

Deliver us from all fears except to fear You, and may we courageously standin the Truth

that sets us free. We pray with expectant faith and grateful hearts. In Jesus’ name, our Savior.

Amen.“ - Dr. Jack Graham

BART PATTON


Rev. Micahel Mattox

ConneXion (10:45)

Rev. Zach Roberts


Michael Mattox

Sunday, May24ConneXion

(10:45)Bart Patton

The image of the mosaic is special to “the people called Methodists,” especially since the installation of a dramatic rendering of Jesus made from 500,000 pieces of mosaic tile 50 years ago. That “Mosaic Jesus” as he’s often called around Hot Springs has become a landmark, or sorts! Often, over the loudspeaker, I hear the driver point out the dramatic Mexican/Italian work of art to tourists riding The Duck Boats, and I smile to myself. But as I smile, I love the image of what it means to make something beautiful from thousands of pieces of broken tile with different colors, shapes, and angles. It reminds me that God does the same thing with us!

Now, we can begin to consider how God might re-form,

re-shape, and re-make us in a new venture of a weekly worship service on Saturday nights at 6:00 p.m. Starting Saturday, May 9th and continuing throughout the summer, I want to invite you to be in prayer and attend The Mosaic in the Underground. You can read about the new service at https://www.facebook.com/pages/FUMC-Mosaic-Worship/1005870412771447?fref=ts and see that it truly will be a different kind of worship service from either of the two styles of worship we currently enjoy on Sunday mornings. It will be a creative blend of casual and intimate styles of worship, incorporating ancient and fresh perspectives. Every service will have preaching as well as the Sacrament of Holy Communion, so in a real sense it will be a genuine “Mosaic Table.” I’m asking Bart Patton to be our weekly preacher, and he starts the preaching series off with a sequence called “Running Back—The Story of Jonah” and I can’t wait to hear it! As well, each Saturday night, Zach Roberts or I will be there to break bread at the Mosaic Table, offering Holy Communion. Who is this service for, you might ask? It’s for anyone who wants to try a new worship experience in a new environment. I think it’s for those amongst us who are already in the downtown area anyway on Saturday night. It’s for those who can’t make it to church on a Sunday morning, for some reason. It’s for those who might feel they are “done with church,” as my insightful friend, Bishop Mueller often says. It’s for those who might have wanted to check “none” on a census report, indicating that they have no religious affiliation but still consider themselves to be spiritual. Yes, it’s for people like you. It’s for families who often find themselves overscheduled. Please tell someone about this exciting new venture. Please pray for us as we seek to lead the church even closer to connecting with our community. Please pray for the success of this service! Just like the Mosaic Jesus, made of half a million broken tile pieces, it takes all of us working together to create something beautiful. You can be a part of that beautiful creation!

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Saturday, May 249 Years+

Commitment Dinner5:00 p.m.

Christian Life Center

Saturday, May 9Mosaic6:00 p.m.

The Underground

Thursday, May 21XYZ Picnic11:30 a.m.

Family Park

Monday, May 25Memorial DayOffice Closed

Christian Sympathy goes to the families of:

Kathryn Eisenkramer in the death of her husband William “Billy” Eisenkramer; Julie &

Billy Shaw in the death of Julie’s mother Helen Evans; Wayne

Perryman, Doris & Mike Green, Stan Perryman & Barbara

Ratcliff, Sarah & Bruce Orr; Cathey Rule in the death of

her husband John “Jack” Rule; Donna Simpson in the death

of her mother Rita Roller; June Felix in the death of her mother

Ida Barry; Steve Kemp in the recent passing of his aunt Edna

McKinney.

Our 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. They will be publishing recipes that members have prepared for the family meals and receptions each month.

Joyce Thornton’s Egg Olive Salad4 hard boiled eggs, chopped1/3 cup pimiento stuffed olives2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions2teaspoons prepared mustard1/4 cup mayonnaise

Combine the above ingredients.When I use 12 eggs, I don’t increase the onions but maybe a teaspoon or so more. I do the same with the mustard say 5 or 6 teaspoons. I use dried onion flakes reconstituted with water and drain well.

Rio Bravo Mission 2015

Stephen MinistersHelp, Hope, Healing. That’s the theme Stephen Ministers from First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs are promoting this Spring. The congregation will learn about the activities of Stephen Ministers. They will learn how our Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remain private. A Stephen Minister is a caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages. Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of training in providing high-quality, distinctively Christian care.

A class to train members of FUMC Hot Springs who desire to become a Stephen Minister will begin in September. Contact any pastor or Stephen Minister if you would like to learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister. Also, advise any of our pastors or Stephen Ministers if you or someone you know could use the support of a Stephen Minister.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

BILL CLUCK

Since 2006 our church has supported Manos Juntas Mexico, a UM Volunteers in Mission project in the Rio Grand valley of Mexico, sending medical and construction teams to provide housing and medical care for the poor. It seems hard to believe, but June 7-14 will mark our fourteenth trip. This is due to a core group of dedicated missioners who pay all their own expenses, many returning year after year, to experience the blessing of service in the name of our Lord.

Even though we cover our expenses, we still need money to purchase construction materials and medicines. Everyone can be a participant in this project by means of your prayers and donations. Thanks to all for your on going support in this work-the result over the years being improved housing and health for thousands of people. Que Dios les bendigan(God bless all of you).

Looking for a 2 week Sunday School lesson for your class? Extraordinary Catch, a two week lesson on evangelism by everyone and for everyone, is being offered by The Invitational Evangelism Committee. Peggy Woodall teaches this inspiring look at what it means to be involved in evangelism in the church today. Please contact Peggy to set up a date for your class to experience Extraordinary Catch!

Reminder: Second Wednesday prayer time for our church is May 13 in the Chapel at 4:30pm. Also please help our visitors and new members by remembering to wear name tags on Sunday mornings!

Breavement Committee Recipes

Evangelism News

DR. LOUIS POOLE

JUDY MATTOX

Thank you to those who have reached out to the families of loved ones who have passed. All of your thoughts, prayers, visits, and warm words are greatly appreciated in these times of need.

Thank You

Outreach Ministries

Open Arms Food Pantry Food DriveFrom the week after Easter to Pentecost Sunday (seven weeks), we have been hosting a food drive with certain items each week brought to the church to try and reach 1000 pounds of food. Each week you are asked to bring a different food item to the church. Help us by sharing the need with friends, co-workers, classmates and family members. Below is a list of food items. These can be dropped off in the Christian Life Center in the box that will be labeled for the pantry.

April 27-May 3: Dried Beans May 4-10: Rice May 11-17: Canned Vegetables (green beans or corn) May 18-24: Canned Soup

BILL CLUCK

CANDY POIRIERSenior Saints Dinner & a MovieThursday evening on May 14th, enjoy dinner and a movie in the Christian Life Center. We will be seeing Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We will enjoy dinner before the movie in the Holy Grounds Café (upstairs) at 4:30pm and the movie at 5:00pm in the movie room of the Children’s wing. The cost is $5 for all you can eat and popcorn! Call Candy to reserve a spot at 623-6668 ext. 117. Ongoing CollectionsDon’t forget that we are collecting the following items for our missions!Can tabs for Ronald McDonald HouseBox tops for Langston ElementaryCampbell’s Soup Labels for Langston ElementaryPlastic bags for Food Pantry

Outreach Committee NewsThanks to the congregation for the awesome response of over $20,000 for the Easter offering. The ministries that receive the offering will be greatly blessed by your generosity. Also, we provided 100 health kits to Samaritan Ministries to distribute at their annual Easter dinner at the mission. Another 200 kits are planned for this year to help Jackson House, Open Door at Jones Mill, the Oaklawn Chaplaincy, and CCMC. All these kits are made possible by your generous giving to the Ingathering offering last fall. We are so grateful for the continued support for Outreach by our church.

XYZ PinicPlease join XYZ (Extra Years of Zest) for their annual picnic at Family Park, off Airport Rd. and across from the airport, Thursday, May 21st at11:30am. They will have hamburgers with all the trimmings. In case of rain, we will meet in the Shelton Room of the Christian Life Center at the same time. See you there!

Looking for a 2 week Sunday School lesson for your class? Extraordinary Catch, a two week lesson on evangelism by everyone and for everyone, is being offered by The Invitational Evangelism Committee. Peggy Woodall teaches this inspiring look at what it means to be involved in evangelism in the church today. Please contact Peggy to set up a date for your class to experience Extraordinary Catch!

Reminder: Second Wednesday prayer time for our church is May 13 in the Chapel at 4:30pm. Also please help our visitors and new members by remembering to wear name tags on Sunday mornings!

DR. LOUIS POOLE

Holy Week services were incredible—the preaching presented by our three pastors, the praying, and the music were all superb! Bart Patton’s and Mike Lovelady’s leadership was made manifest in the great way the youth led in a most meaningful Maundy Thursday service. Our Good Friday Tenebrae service both affirmed our gratefulness for Christ’s suffering and reminded us of his sacrifice through the scriptures, hymns, anthems, and commentaries on the seven last “words” that were brought forth in the service. And the services on Easter Sunday wonderfully proclaimed Christ’s resurrection.

Four events combine to ignite worship in any service: proper liturgical planning, great preaching, exciting music which both supports the spoken word and is a ‘vehicle’ for carrying worship to God, and a strong indwelling of the Holy Spirit within all parts of the service. Worship is a verb, with emphasis on the ‘doing,’ and it always needs heartfelt dedication by those who lead. Great leadership was so apparent in our Holy Week services—both the pastoral and the musical. Many thanks to our Chancel Choir, two handbell choirs, brass and timpani players, and organist Lynne Crow for providing superb musical leadership in the three Easter morning services. Thanks again to our Chancel Choir and Lynne, and to string players Joanne Doughty and Rebecca McCormick for leadership in the Good Friday service. Thanks to all who read scripture, prayed, or gave commentaries in this service, as well. And thank you, Holy Spirit, for being with us in all Holy Week services, and in every service and ministry that we are blessed with at First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs!

Music MinistryDR. RON HALL

National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 2015. There are currently 3 events to be held in Hot Springs: 1. 11AM-1PM at the First Church of the Nazarene; 2. 4-5:30 at First UMC; and 3. 7PM-9PM at Trinity Church. The theme for this year is Lord Hear Our Cry – taken from 1Kings 8:28 which says “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” Our prayer team encourages you to participate in one or all of these events. We especially hope that you will come to our beautiful Prayer Room behind the sanctuary on that Thursday afternoon and join us in a time of quiet worship where you may personally “cry out” to God for yourself, our church, and our nation. This is the one time of the year when the front doors of the church are open to the city.

Psalm 11:3 asks “When foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” We may think that it is too late for our country-that we have reached a point of no return. There is definitely cause for despair, but we are reminded in scripture that nothing is impossible with God. This annual observance powerfully demonstrates the religious freedoms that were secured by our founding fathers. Come join us in believing that God can bring about another great lay person revival like the one that started in New York City in 1857. Just think of where our nation would be if Christians had not been praying all these years for our county. Join us as we pray that our nation would return to God. (Thoughts taken from Franklin Graham, Shirley Dobson, and Story Omaitian from the website nationaldayofprayer.org)

The Hot Springs Band Concert ScheduleWant something to fill your summer afternoons and evenings this summer? Come downtown and enjoy the Concert Band at Whittington Park beginning Memorial Day weekend Monday, May 25th at 3:00pm. Below is the schedule for their summer concert series at Whittington Park:May 25—3:00pm June 8—6:30pm June 22—6:30pmJuly 6—6:30pm July 20—6:30pm Aug. 3—6:00pm Aug. 17—6:00pm

National Day of PrayerNITALYNN SIGMAN

Children’s MinistriesMICHELLE WILKINS

Please like us on our NEW Facebook page “FUMC Hot Springs Kidz” to get updates and learn more about what is going on in our Children’s Ministry!

VBS Shepherds Needed!We are currently in search of shepherds for all age levels! If you are interested in helping with VBS and prefer not to teach, but love kids, this is the job for you!!!! Shepherds simply guide a group of 8-10 kids from station to station during VBS. They are there to offer support to the children and teachers. If you are interested in helping, PLEASE sign up online by visiting our website and clicking on children and VBS, or you can go to:

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve God by helping with VBS!

Have you registered?

EVEREST | VBS 2015 is coming!Monday, July 13-Thursday July 16

9:00am - noonEmbark on an icy expedition where kids overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power. Anchor kids in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life’s challenges. Kids love meeting new friends in their Climbing Crews. A single Bible Point is reinforced throughout each daily activity! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth- which makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life!Registration is NOW OPEN for children who have had their 3rd birthday by August 1st, 2014 through those who will have completed 3rd grade by May of 2015. Enroll online today: https://childrens.wufoo.com/forms/fumc-vacation-bible-school-registration/

CAMP 45 Mission Camp!July 13th-17th

9am-noon each day (completed) 4th & 5th graders We will go on daily mini-mission trips throughout Hot Springs to help others in our community! Check-in & out each day at the FUMC Christian Life Center. Register online today from the fumchotsprings.org website, or directly at: https://cminister.wufoo.com/forms/camp-45-mission-camp-july-13-july-16-2015/

Registration will open for the 8th annual Camp Jam-A-Lotta on May 1st! This music camp for grades going into 1st through 6th will take place July 6-9, 2015. Cost for the camp is $10 or $15 max per family (2 or more kids). To register your child, go to fumchotsprings.org and click on the Camp Jammalotta Registration link. Please be sure to fill out the whole form, especially allergies and t-shirt sizes. We’ll also need lots of volunteers to help with registration, decorations, snacks, and shepherds. There’s a place on the form to indicate sign up for those as well. Hey youth, if you’re around and would like to help out this summer, please let Kelley or I know, we’d love to have you!

Camp Jam-A-LottaMIKE LOVELADY

Special GiftsIn Memory of Robin Braun From John & Mary HazardIn Memory of Ellene Lowry Price From Dixie Wilson From Lynn & Renee Williams From Mary Ann Carter From Ray & Butch Clinton From Leigh Spann From Dr. & Mrs. P.B. Simpson From Craig & Tracy KeatonIn Memory of Archie Walker From John & Karen PoeIn Memory of Lillie Marie Hall From John & Karen Poe From Reba Nickels From Latt & Terri Bachelor From Carol Pratt From Bethy Kay Bell ProvusIn Memory of Dixie Seba From Leland Seba

In Memory of Wayne Perryman (Father of Stan Perryman, Doris Green & Grandfather of Sarah Orr) From David & Rynne Balk From Michael & Judy Mattox From Bethy Kay Bell - Provus In Memory of Jack Rule From John & Sue Polk From Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class From Bethy Kay Bell Provus From Michael & Judy Mattox From Tommy Jameson & Christine Kalder JamesonIn Memory of Ida Mae Berry From Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class From Bobbie Horton From Sonny & Jo Gaston

Children’s Ministries cont.

MIKE LOVELADY

In Memory of Rita M. (Luebker) Roller From Larry & Elizabeth AldermanIn Memory of Edna McKinney (Aunt of Steve Kemp) From Saints & Sinners Sunday School ClassIn Memory of Suzy Moss From Bethy Kay Bell-ProvusIn Memory of Thelma Miller From Bethy Kay Bell -ProvusIn Memory of Mary Jo Dahl From Bethy Kay Bell –ProvusIn Memory of Gwen Cup From Bethy Kay Bell –ProvusIn Memory of Melba Fisher From Bethy Kay Bell –ProvusIn Memory of Mildred Blackwood From Bethy Kay Bell-ProvusIn Memory of Edna McKinney From Saints & Sinners Sunday School ClassIn Honor of Francille Seymour From Bethy Kay Bell-Provus

Children’s Council Meeting - Save the date!

LESLEE JONES

Child Development Center UpdateGrandparent ProgramThe Child Development Center is seeking volunteers to be part of its Grandparent Program. Volunteer opportunities include rocking babies, reading stories with children, and involving children in creative art experiences. A background check is required for all volunteers who have contact with children in the CDC. For additional information about the Grandparent Program, contact Beth Roberts at 870-476-8999 or LesLee Jones, CDC Director, at 318-1377.

Arkansas Children’s Week CelebrationCDC children and staff celebrated Arkansas Children’s Week, which was April 12-18, by Zoning in on Construction, which was the theme for the week. On Thursday of that week, the gym was designated as a construction zone and children spent the day using different types of blocks and props to create unbelievable structures. As children built with the blocks, they were using math skills, engaging in problem solving, learning to negotiate, cooperate and collaborate, and developing work habits like planning, persistence, and concentration. While construction zones are a part of the environment of each preschool classroom in the CDC, the gym gave the children an opportunity to enjoy a much larger construction zone.

Underground YouthBART PATTON

May CalendarBeginning Handbells 6:00 PMYouth Disciple (10-12) 6:30 PM

Monday, May 11Pilates 8:30 AMHoly Spirit Class 9:30 AMCelebration Handbells 11:00 AMJubilation Handbells 5:00 PM

Tuesday, May 12O’Brien – Thornton Circle 10:00 AMRoger -Moore Circle 10:00 AMHelen Wilson Circle 10:00 AMJane Murphy Circle 12:00 PMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 13Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMWorship Design Meeting 10:00 AMRomeo 11:00 AMBridge to Hope Meeting 11:00 AMKnitwits Meeting 1:00 PMIntercessory Prayer Group 4:00 PMPraying For Revival 4:30 PMCovenant Class 5:00 PMWednesday Night Service 5:15 PMChancel Choir Rehearsal 6:15 PMUnderground S 6:30 PM

Friday, May 15Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AM

Saturday, May 16Mosaic 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 17Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMChapel Communion 9:30 AMTraditions/ConneXion Worship 10:45 AMPastors Disciplines Bible Study 5:00 PMBeginning Handbells 6:00 PM

Monday, May 18Pilates 8:30 AMCelebration Handbells 11:00 AMUMW Board Meeting 1:30 PMJubilation Handbells 5:00 PM

Tuesday, May 19Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7:00 AMDistrict Meeting 10:00 AMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PMNew Legacy Meeting 5:30 PM

Wednesday, May 20Pilates 8:30 AM

Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMWorship Design Meeting 10:00 AMRomeo 11:00 AMBridge to Hope Meeting 11:00 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 4:00 PMYouth End Of the Year Party J/S 5:00 PMWednesday Night Service 5:15 PMChildren’s Council 5:30 PMChancel Choir Rehearsal 6:15 PM

Thursday, May 21 XYZ Picnic in the Park (Family Park)11:30 AM



Sunday, May 24Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditions/ConneXion Worship 10:45 AMBeginning Handbells 5:00 PMPastors Disciplines Bible Study 5:00 PMBeginning Handbells 6:00 PM

Monday, May 25Office Closed - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 27Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMWorship Design Meeting 10:00 AMRomeo 11:00 AMBridge to Hope Meeting 11:00 AMIntercessory Prayer Group 4:00 PMWednesday Night Service 5:15 PMChancel Choir Rehearsal 6:15 PM


Saturday May 28Mosaic 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 31Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditions/ConneXion Worship 10:45 AMBeginning Handbells 5:00 PMPastors Disciplines Bible Study 5:00 PMBeginning Handbells 6:00 PM

Friday, May 1Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMUMW Unit Meeting 10:00 AM

Saturday, May 249+ Years Celebration Dinner 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 32015 Senior Recognition all 3 ServicesEarly Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMTraditions/ConneXion Worship 10:45 AMEvangelism Team meeting 12:00 PM2015 Senior Reception 9:30 PM Beginning Handbells 5:00 PMPastors Disciplines Bible Class 5:00 PMYouth Disciple (10-12) 6:30 PM

Monday, May 4Pilates 8:30 AMThe Holy Spirit Class 9:30 AMCelebration Handbells 11:00 AMJubilation Handbells 5:00 PM

Tuesday, May 5UMW Unit Meeting 10:30 PM Outreach Meeting 1:30 AMStephen Ministry Leadership Mtg. 5:30 PMGenesis Class 6:00 PMStephen Ministry Supervision Mtg. 6:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Exercise 9:00 AMWorship Design Meeting 10:00 AMRomeo 11:00 AMBridge to Hope Meeting 11:00 AMCovenant Class 5:00 PMIntercessory Prayer Group 4:00 PMWednesday Night Service 5:15 PMChancel Choir Rehearsal 6:15 PMUnderground S 6:00 PM



Sunday, May 10Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AMTraditions Worship 8:15 AMSunday School 9:30 AMChancel Choir Warm up 10:15 AMTraditions/ConneXion Worship 10:45 AMPastors Disciplines Bible Study 5:00 PMYouth J/S 5:00 PM

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