July 13 Weekly Edition FUMC Georgetown eNews

Farewell and Thank You
One of the definitions of “maestro” reads, “someone who is skilled enough to be considered an artistic genius.” FUMC Georgetown has been blessed with the music ministry of Garth Olson for nearly six years. In his tenure with us, Garth has strengthened and built one of the premier music ministries in the area. He conducts the choir, leads handbells, and arranges the music for the orchestra. More importantly, Garth’s music ministry is built on relationships and community. He certainly deserves the title of maestro in my books.

I want to ask the congregation to help us in showing our deepest appreciation to Garth as he begins a new season of ministry in South Carolina. First, please plan to attend the reception after services this Sunday. In addition, you may consider sharing a card or gift as we will have baskets at the reception. If you are away or out of town, you may bring your card or gift by the office anytime this summer and we will take care of delivery. Some of you may also want to donate to the recently created Garth Olson Scholarship Fund. Five FUMC students were recently named as the first recipients from this fund. Scholarship gifts can be made directly to the church with “Olson Scholarship” in the memo. Finally, the church will give a gift to Garth to help support his transition.

We are going to miss Garth for so many reasons. I’m going to miss the extra touches and jazzy additions he brings to hymns and songs. Let’s be thankful for ways we are a better church because of his ministry. We know God will continue to work through Garth in his new location and with his new ministry.

Reception for Garth Olson
On Sunday, July 17, we will host a reception following the 11:00 AM services to express our thanks to Garth for his ministry with us. The reception will be in the in the 1000 rooms of the MCMC. For those who will be attending the 8:30 AM service, there will be a receiving line at the end of the service.

Link to Worship Service
Did you miss worship service last Sunday? Or would you like to share the sermon with friends and family? Visit or share this link https://youtu.be/x6ivYPvahaU?t=2733.

Learning Tree Preschool Supply Drive
Please help support the preschool by helping us stock up for the next school year! Our little scholars love sensory play, homemade play doh, painting with pudding, and making oobleck and slime! We also need to replenish our health and safety supplies. Please donate supplies via the link below. Thanks so much in advance for your support!
https://www.walmart.com/registry/ER/de1f93c5-c6aa-41eb-a4ff-cfb9cdc34646

FUMC Backpack Drive for Quail Valley Ministries
To support the students in the Quail Valley neighborhood for the next school year, we're holding a backpack drive on July 17 and July 24. Please bring backpacks (we need up to 150) to specially marked bins in the MCMC and outside the church office. Please also join us for our back-to-school Blessing of the Backpacks event in early August.

Quail Valley Ministries
The next Quail Valley event is July 17 from 6:00-7:30 PM at San Jose Park. The Quail Valley Neighborhood mission work is focused on providing meaningful recreation and social opportunities for children and families within the Annie Purl Elementary School attendance zone.

Books Looking for a New Home
Our library book downsizing project is nearing completion. We have identified curriculum and theological resources for classes and small groups to use here at FUMC. As a result, there are numerous books looking for a new home. Please stop by the old library room on the 2nd floor across from the elevator over the next several weeks and choose whichever book or books you might like to have for your personal library. All books on the tables and shelves are available. We have donated to pastors of other churches as well as The Caring Place. We will donate any remaining books to the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library for their used books store. Once our book relocation is finished, FUMC class and group leaders as well as FUMC members are welcome to use and return our teaching and learning resources from the new resource library on the first floor.

New Worship Service Times Beginning August 7
The FUMC Georgetown Executive Council recently met and voted on new worship service times beginning August 7. The new worship service times will help provide additional time for the pastors to participate in both the traditional and contemporary services. The worship times will be:

8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary
10:45 AM Contemporary Worship Service in the McKinney Christian Ministry Center
11:10 AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary

Camp Friendship is Out of this World—Registration Open
Join us for Camp Friendship on August 1–August 4 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for children 3-year-olds- entering 1st graders. Activities include mobile planetarium, UFO bounce house, foam party, Zumbini...and so much more! The cost is $200 per child. Register at https://forms.gle/3cXGMKgKFGbUxtWq8.

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF)
7th through 12th grades gather for games, a devotional, and dinner. Join us on Sundays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Upcoming dates are July 17, 24, and 31.

Methodist Preteen Fellowship (MPF)
Students in 5th and 6th grades gather for games, food, and fellowship. They meet twice a month on Sundays from 12:15-1:30 PM. The next date is July 24.

Crossroads
Crossroads is a mid-week check in for 7th-12th grade students. They meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM –7:30 PM. The next date is July 27.

Drop-In Choir
Do you enjoy singing? Do you like being part of a greater number of singers? FUMC will have Sunday Summer Drop-In Choir on July 17 for both sanctuary worship services. We will have a 20-minute rehearsal beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of each worship service. Rehearsals will be in the Music Room. For those who enjoy singing, whether young or old, experienced or with no experience, we would love to have you be part of a drop-in choir. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Garth Olson at 512-863-2370 or garth@fumcgt.org. Hope to see you in choir!

United Methodist Men (UMM) Meeting
The next UMM meeting is Monday, July 25, 2022, from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Mel's Lone Star Lanes meeting room located at 1010 N. Austin Ave, Georgetown. Please use the west building entrance door located on the I-35 side of the building. All of the men of the church are invited! An optional breakfast buffet is available for $10 per person. Correct cash or check is appreciated.

Building Our Inclusive, Beloved Community—A Panel Discussion and Prayer Event for Racial Justice in Georgetown
The Micah Workers of FUMC Georgetown and Wellspring, a United Methodist Community of Faith are presenting Building Our Inclusive, Beloved Community—a panel discussion and prayer event for racial justice in Georgetown. The event will be held at Wellspring UMC (6200 Williams Drive) on Sunday, August 7 from 3:00-5:00 PM. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be livestreamed at facebook.com/wellumc/live.

United Women in Faith (UWF) Lydia Circle Trip to Sager Brown Depot
All women of the church are invited to join the Lydia Circle on a trip to Lake Conroe and the Sager Brown Depot to enjoy a mini retreat/mission trip on August 12–13. The group will leave from the church the afternoon of August 12 and return the evening of August 13. On Friday evening, there will be fellowship and a retreat program. On Saturday, they will check health kits that will later be distributed to victims of natural disasters by UMCOR. For details or to sign up, please contact Patti Ruth at 512-944-5339 or pjruth1@gmail.com.

Volunteer for the Good Samaritan Team (GST) of FUMC Georgetown
First United Methodist Church of Georgetown’s Good Samaritan Team (GST) consists of church member volunteers that are ready to respond to medical events that occur on our property during services and special gatherings. Medical events range from accidental falls, seizures, fainting, cuts, or other possible injuries. The purpose of the GST is to assist and comfort FUMC members and guests who experience a medical need through the event or until appropriate care arrives. Ideally, GST members will be church members in medical professions (active or retired), first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs), or non-medical professions who are trained in First Aid/CPR. However, the only requirement to be a GST member is to be a compassionate care giver who is willing to respond when needed. If you are interested in serving on this team, please contact Scott Finnell at bscottfinnell@gmail.com.

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