First United Methodist Church

66 Harrison Ave. Franklin, NC 28734
(828)524-3010 M-F 8AM- 5PM
www.firstumcfranklin.org

Rev. David Beam
Rev. Margaret Freeman

Worship for Sunday, July 31st

Service of Celebration!

There will be a single worship service for Sunday, July 31st at 10:55 am.
Come join us for song and celebration.

Coming to an early service near you on August 7
"Crown Him(Majesty)"

8:30, You are sounding fabulous and it is such a pleasure to hear you sing!
- Kathy Hill

Ministries and Special Events

Message from Facility Use Management

In effort to keep the kitchen fully stocked and costs down,
PLEASE contact Frances Guy, Kitchen Coordinator, before taking or using supplies from the FUMC kitchen. This includes: paper/plastic products plates, cups, napkins, garbage bags.

Thank you for your cooperation.

United Methodist Women
Ruby Beshears Circle

Monday, August 29, 2016
at the home of Sue (& Wes) Hirsch, 524-1808

The program will be on Missions. If interested in carpooling, please meet in the upper church parking lot by 5:45 pm.

This Sunday, July 31 the Witness Ministry will be collecting donations for Mountain View Intermediate School. Look for envelopes in this Sunday's bulletin. Funds go towards school supplies and classroom materials. Support our 5th and 6th grade teachers and students of Macon County.

The flooding of West Virginia isn't over.
Residents are still coping with the aftermath of the flood. The UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response (#901670) is working in West Virginia and funds for this mission are needed. Please note the disaster number on your check or envelope when submitting.

Growin' and Grinnin'
6 pm in the OC Garden
-Turning compost bins
-Cooking Demonstration
-Mulching

Lisa Sheppard, Duke student intern, will be here for only two weeks more. August 7th will be her last day with FUMC. A love offering will be collected this Sunday, July 31st and the following August 7th.

Joyce Harris' memorial service will be
Monday, August 1st at 2 pm. Bryant Funeral Home will be holding the service.

Dates to Remember

June 29 & 30- Bazaar
Aug 3 & 4- Biblical History Center and Callaway Garden Trip
Aug 7- Lisa Sheppard's Last Day
Aug 14 - Ice Cream Social
Aug 24 - MVI Teachers Breakfast
Aug 29 - UMW Ruby Beshears Circle Meeting

Weekly Recurring Activities
Mon, Fri   5:30 PM- AA Thurs. 7:00 PM - NAMBI
Monday:   5:30 PM   Stephen Ministry (2nd & 4th )
6:00 PM   Disciple III
Tuesday: 11:30 AM   Franklin Basket Weavers
4:45 PM   Sisters Bible Study
6:00 PM   The Walk
6:00 PM   Boy Scout Troop #298
Wednesday: 11:00 AM   Maynard Clark Bible Study
5:00 PM   Handbell Practice
6:00 PM   Corner Table
6:30 PM   Choir PRactice
Thursday:   12:00 PM   Beginner/Intermediate Dulcimers
1:30 PM   Dulcimers
6:00 PM   The Walk
7:30 PM   NAMI
Sunday:   5:00 PM   Youth Group
Ministry Meeting Schedule
1st Thursday- 5:00 PM   Children's
  5:30 PM   Missions
6:00 PM     Education
2nd Thursday- 5:00 PM   SPRC
5:30 PM   Trustees
6:00 PM   Worship
7:00 PM   Finance

3rd Thursday- 6:00 PM   Church Council

Youth and Children Ministries

Trip to Biblical History Center
and Callaway Gardens in LaGrange, Ga.

Wednesday, August 3 - Thursday, August 4
Departure: 7 am, Wednesday morning
Return: Between 4 - 6pm on Thursday evening
Cost: Hotel room, Transportation, Admission to Center and Meals
For more information about details and cost,
Please contact Margaret Freeman or Marti Patterson.
(Click on the links above to learn more about the History Ctr and Callaway Gardens)

Notes from the Church Office

Worship Teams for July 10
Worship teams

Acolytes- TBA
A/V- 8:30 am - TBD; 10:55 am- TBD
CareNet "No One Left Unfed"- Connie/Jim Lashbrook
Children's Church- Marti Patterson
Offering Counters- Jean & Tommy McCollum
Prayer Partners- Nancy Scott
Head Usher- Bob Simpson (early), Bob Gibson (late)
Ushers- Bob Wooten (Captn), Gail Wooten, Russell bowling, Joe Collins, Rick Moninghoff, Tommy Pangle, Nan Noyes, Gregg & Betty Hutton
Van Drivers/Rider- 9:20 am- Jack Lansford/ Sue Hirsch & 12:15 pm- Jack Lansford/ Susan Simmons
Worship Service Greeters- 8:30 am &10:55 am- No designees

Attendance

Worship- (7/24) 8:30am- 97, 10:55am- 222
Sunday School- Children:7, Youth:2, Adult:76, Total=85; The Walk:36

Finance (July 18 - 24)

Actual- $ 6,875 YTD- $ 356,237
Budget- $ 13,145 YTD- $ 392,667
Spls/Def- $(-6,270) YTD- $(-36,430)

The Church Office will be open
Monday thru Friday
9 am to 4 pm

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FUMC Staff

Rev. David. Beam, Senior Pastor
Rev. Margaret Freeman, Associate Pastor
Mrs. Marti Patterson, Children's Director
Ms. Mary Pittman, Choir Director/Organist
Mr. Ed & Mrs. Kathy Hill, Pianist & Worship Leader
Mrs. Kathryn Sellers, Administrative Coordinator
Mrs. Megan Saylors, Financial Secretary
Mr. Charles Hartley, Custodian
Ms. Cory Zinkand, Assistant Custodian
Ms. Lisa Sheppard, Ministerial Intern