First United Methodist Church Temple Weekly Word 7/5/2020

Weekly Word 7/5/2020

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Please join us on Sundays at 11am for our live stream traditional service. Our Contemporary service is also on our website and available to you on Sundays
CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE
fumctemple.org/church-online

Memory Verse: “This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. “ Psalm 119:5

Celebrating Communion on July 5

Two Options for Observing Holy Communion:

1. Communion will be Celebrated during our two worship service broadcasts this week. In preparation for this time, we invite you to gather bread and juice for all who will worship with you. Further instruction will be given during the broadcast.

2. Drive Thru Communion will be offered on site at the church from Noon until 1pm on Sunday July 5. We invite you to enter our parking lot from the traffic light on Second and Adams and then follow the guidance of our volunteers directing traffic. Vehicles will form two lines to approach the communion serving stations which will be located in the parking lot between the alley and Fourth Street and clearly marked. Communion will be served to you while you remain in your vehicle.

On the First Tuesday of each month we invite you to Shop, Drop, and Roll to fill the Bread of Life Food Pantry in the church office. Food bags are assembled from the pantry inventory and delivered weekly to local families in need. List of items needed:

Staples: Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Rice (1 pound bags), Dried beans [one pound bag], Ranch style beans, Dried milk [quart size packet]
Proteins: Canned tuna or chicken, Vienna sausage or Spam, Small peanut butter
Ready to Heat: Canned meals [spaghetti, ravioli, chicken and dumplings, chicken a la King], Beef stew or chili, Soup [chunky and condensed]
Other Boxed and Canned Goods: Macaroni and cheese, Instant oatmeal, Individual boxes of dry cereal,
Small jelly, Crackers, Assorted fruit and/or granola bars, Assorted snacks for all ages, Mashed potatoes [Packets or small boxes], Pancake mix

Contact Pastor Brian with questions.
Call 254.773.5269 or e-mail brian.longley@fumctemple.org

YOUTH NEWS

Jones’ Express
All Aboard! Last call!
(Enjoy these lighthearted stories from Jamelle Jones (Asst. Youth Director)on the Jones Express! Look for more in future issues of the Weekly Word.)

What do you get when an elephant and a fish cross each other on a walking path?... Swim trunks! I know that you loved reading that bad dad joke. I have always found humor in terrible dad jokes. Most of them make me laugh hysterically, while others leave me wondering why the joke was said. Regardless of your vantage point a joke, there is a good amount of truth revealed in them. One of those undeniable truths about a joke is that it gives you the opportunity to smile and laugh. Everyone needs to be reminded that the joy of the Lord does live in the laughter and the smiles of His children. Smile more. Laugh more. Enjoy your friends and family’s company. And don’t forget to tell a bad joke every now and then.
I hurt my foot the other day, who did I call?...... The toe company – hahahahaha!
Thank you for traveling on Jones' Express!

Hello CHURCH!! Every week since COVID hit we have been broadcasting our Virtual Youth Group on Wednesday nights at 6PM on Facebook live and
Instagram live. If you know a student let them know about it. We would love for them to hop on and hang out with us.

Special Member of the Week Information

On Sunday mornings from our Announcements email
address we can send the traditional bulletins to your inbox. These bulletins include the special member of the week information. If you wish to be included in these emails please email Melissa, melissa.piland@fumctemple.org or call the church office (254-773-5269) and leave a voicemail with your email address to be included. Your email address will be immediately added to the list.

Upper Room Devotionals Can be Delivered!

The July-August edition of the Upper Room devotional book has arrived at the church. Please contact kay.birkholz@fumctemple.org if you would like to have a large or regular print delivered (social distancing) to your door this week while supply last.

FUMC TEMPLE OFFERS ELECTRONIC GIVING

Are you looking for a way to continue giving regularly to the church, even if you are gone on vacation? Sign up to make your gifts to the church through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). This is probably the most safe, simple and convenient way to be sure your gifts are made regularly to the church. Go to our website fumctemple.org/giving

Thank you for the gift of music Dr. Bradley!!

Please check out the videos of Dr. Bradley playing some wonderful music on in our historic sanctuary. New videos are added often. Keep checking the website and Facebook.

Here is the link: https://fumctemple.org/church-online
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AFTER YOU CLICK ON THE LINK.

A Message to Parents with Children

We know the last three months have been tough for all of us. Now that school is officially out and summer is here, we are giving our children a break from Zoom Sunday school. This will also give our dedicated teachers Cindy Goodfellow, Emily Lincoln and other volunteers a little break.
During this time, we encourage your family to continue attending Sunday worship together online. Pastor Tom has a special Children’s Time during those services for children.
Any questions: kay.birkholz@fumctemple.org

Prayer Warriors

Calling all those who have love to pray!! The youth
ministry is about to start a new effort by offering Alpha classes online for the students. We believe prayer is not the least you can do but the most. One of the key elements with this is assembling a prayer team. If you would like to be apart of changing students lives then we need you to contact Pastor Kit (youth@fumctemple.org).

Men's Group Begins New Study by Phone and Video

This group meets at 6pm on Wednesdays and is facilitated by Pastor Brian. We will be reading and discussing Talbot Davis' book Crash Test Dummies: Surprising Lessons from the Book of Judges. You may purchase a paper back copy or download the eBook format at https://www.cokesbury.com/Crash-Test-Dummies.
To access the meeting by toll free telephone call, simply dial
1 (833) 548 - 0276 and enter the meeting ID: 216 850 4200.
To join the meeting with video from an internet connected
device, click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/2168504200 , or
highlight it, then copy and paste it into the address bar of your internet browser. Mobile device users may be prompted to download and install the Zoom mobile application.
Contact: brian.longley@fumctemple.org or 254.773.5269

Why does my Church need MinistrySafe?

Many churches retain the false impression that “my ministry is not at risk”. And yet, in the past decade sexual abuse has been the number one reason churches have ended up in court. MinistrySafe training equips ministry leaders, staff members and volunteers to recognize the offender’s grooming process and report those behaviors before the abuse occurs. Offenders are drawn to programs with fewer protections in place: the welcoming, inclusive environment of many churches provides a prime target.

First United Methodist Church utilizes MinistrySafe, through the Central Texas Conference, to provide the church with a comprehensive system to reduce the risk of abuse of children, youth and vulnerable persons. We are required to be MinistrySafe compliant.

As we conduct an audit of our MinistrySafe Users be on the look-out for reminders to re-take training or complete an application or reference form. All procedures can be done online and/or over the phone.

We greatly appreciate your willingness to serve and to protect our most vulnerable population. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. You may email me at amy.robbins@fumctemple.org or 254-773-5269 (where you can leave me a message)

Amy Robbins
Church Business Administrator

Please use this mailing address while the church office is closed:
First United Methodist Church
PO Box 773
Temple, Texas 76503
(254) 773-5269