Church Bulletin for 2011 11 13

1. announcements
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sunday, December 4
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Atrium
When planning your Christmas shopping, CHARGE CONFERENCE MEETING
please plan to stop by the ninth annual Our annual Charge Conference
Alternative Christmas Market Sunday, Meeting will be held
December 4 -- THE place to purchase gifts Thursday, November 17
of service that will both thrill people on 6:00 p.m., Room W110
Christmas morning and serve people in All are welcome. Sunday November 13, 2011
,
our community. Arkansas Rice Depot, 7
Hills Homeless Center, Community
Block Party, Delta Transitional Home, TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Christopher’s House and many others
“Living Your Strengths”
will be on hand to tell you about their
services and show how YOU can be a part 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
of making life a little better for those they
serve. Rev. Stephen Coburn
WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH! We are a people of open hearts, open minds and
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF open doors. We hope you feel a genuine welcome from our congregation today.
SPRINGDALE Each Sunday we offer three diverse styles of worship at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00.
CLERGY STAFF Please complete the attached Connect Card and place it in the offering plate.
Rev. Stephen Coburn Thank you for worshipping with us.
Senior Pastor
stephen@fumcwired.com HOLY COMMUNION - At the close of the 8:30 and 11:00 service, Holy
Communion will be celebrated at the front of the Sanctuary for those who desire
Rev. David Freeman to receive.
Executive Pastor, Downtown Campus
david@fumcwired.com
CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, ages birth to four, is available for
Rev. Judy Van Hoose all church activities, including worship and Sunday school. Childcare nurseries
Pastor of Congregational Care, Downtown Campus are located in the main hallway outside the Atrium.
judy@fumcwired.com
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages two through pre-kindergarten
Rev. Rob Williams begin at 9:45 in the Kimbrough Building. Kids Worship for children in
Lead Pastor, Pontiac Campus
kindergarten through fifth grade check-in at 9:30 in "The Reef" located in the
rob@fumcwired.com
West Lobby. Crossroads Youth Worship for grades six through twelve begins at
Rev. Kenny Lee 9:45 in the WhereHouse.
Associate Pastor, Pontiac Campus
kenny@fumcwired.com AUDIO CDs of the sermon today are available at the Welcome Center in the
Atrium following the service. Please take one and share it with someone.
Downtown Campus Pontiac Campus
206 West Johnson Avenue 419 East Robinson Avenue THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL are given to the glory of God in memory of
Springdale, AR 72764 Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 751-4610 (479) 650-7982 Ryan Gibson by his family.

2. calendar announcements
of significance events
Our Christian sympathy is extended to A “SWELL” OF ORGANISTS’ CHRISTOPHER’S HOUSE
TODAY
Nancy Eslick and Jay Eslick upon the death A spectacular pipe organ concert will be WORKDAY
Stephen Ministry Commissioning of her father and his grandfather, Jasper presented today at 3:00 p.m. Organists Saturday, November 19
Northcutt November 6; and to Helen Marci Milus and Jonathan Story (Central 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TODAY, 3:00 p.m. Heathman upon the death of her brother, United Methodist Church, Fayetteville), Renovations on Christopher's House
Atrium Concert Bill Crosskno Jeannie Lee (First United Presbyterian have begun. If you would like to offer
Church, Fayetteville), Kerry Johnston hands-on help in renovating the house
(First United Methodist Church, at 402 N. Main, join us this Saturday.
Tuesday, November 15 Springdale), and Ernest Whitmore (First
STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING You can sign up online at https://
“Journey” Stephen Ministry is one-on-one caring United Methodist Church, Siloam sites.google.com/a/fumcwired.com/
Leaders Meeting providing the healing love of Jesus Christ Springs) will present a varied program christophershouse/home or contact
by persons who have received 50 hours of showcasing the organ at First United Marilyn at 751-4610. Childcare is pro-
training. These persons, being Methodist Church, Springdale. In vided with prior reservation. Come with
Thursday, November 17
commissioned today, are ready and celebration of Veterans’ Day, the concert an open heart to pitch in however you
Annual Charge Conference will begin with Kerry Johnston’s
available to walk with you through are needed.
whatever is going on in your life. Please arrangement of “America,” featuring a
Sunday, November 20 welcome the following persons as your round robin of piano and organ duets
One Great Day of Thanksgiving presented by all of the artists. There is “THE JOURNEY: WALKING THE
newest Stephen Ministers:
no charge for this concert, but an ROAD TO BETHLEHEM”
Ken Coghlan Sherry Fields optional offering will be accepted to Begins Tuesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 23 Liz Finan Bob Hill Penny Lee benefit area tornado victims. A 1:30 p.m., W105
Daily Bread Thanksgiving Meal Thanks also to Stephen Leaders, Lori reception will follow the concert so that Join us on an Advent journey as we
Martinez and Beverly Charleton. For more all may greet the organists. All are travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem in
Thursday, November 24 information about Stephen Ministry, invited to come enjoy an exciting this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus.
Thanksgiving Day contact Judy Van Hoose at 751-4610 or afternoon of music. Based on the book by Adam Hamilton,
judy@fumcwired.com. and led by Judy Van Hoose, this study
WE ARE FIRST CHURCH retraces the actual path of Mary and
Friday, November 25 Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. There is
STEWARDSHIP 2012
Church Offices Closed no cost for the class and purchase of
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES materials is optional. Contact Jinx Barber
Sunday, December 4 SURVEY at 751-4610 or jinx@fumcwired.com. , or
To help First Church gain additional insight sign up on the Connect Card.
Alternative Christmas Market
with our various Children’s and Youth Min-
istries, we ask that all church members, 13 DAILY BREAD THANKSGIVING MEAL
Our Presence in Weekly years of age and up, take a quick on-line Wednesday, November 23
Groups, Worship & Sunday survey. This should not take more than 15 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
School Classes minutes to complete and we encourage all Daily Bread has provided a meal the day
family members to give us their opinion. All before Thanksgiving the past two years,
November 2 & November 6 responses are anonymous! To take the sur- thanks to your generosity. We are asking
Total Worship 948 vey, please navigate to the following web- Continue to pray for our for donations of 10-20 lb. turkeys, bags
site: 2012 Stewardship Campaign of potatoes and homemade desserts by
Groups & Classes 533
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ as we approach our Sunday, November 20. For more
Our “Journey” JOURNEYFUMC. Password is FUMCJ2K. “One Great Day of Thanksgiving” information, or if you’d like to volunteer,
Average Attendance 1,008 Sunday, November 20. contact Janelle at 601-4105 or
janelle@fumcwired.com. Thank you!