First United Methodist Church VOL 19 ISSUE 26 August 31, 2014 501 West Main Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401 580.223.5390 www.fumcardmore.com much needed tools to help your children navigate today's culture with Godly wisdom and insight. We hope this time will bring you closer to Christ as your kids are also growing in Him. CYP (Children, Youth, and Parents) Wednesday night program begins for the school year on September 10, 2014. Children will have a blast with a fun-filled hour designed just for them! While reinforcing the "Virtue of the Month," kids will enjoy worship, Bible story teaching, group games, take-home devotionals and more in our child- friendly Fellowship Hall. Youth can expect fun times and dynamic Bible teaching which is the foundation of the Ardmore FUMC Youth Department. Their time together will include games, worship, Bible teaching and the creation of long-lasting friendships. Parents, bring your pen, notebook and Bible to dive in deep with our parenting classes. These classes are designed for all parents; older and younger, married and single, members and nonmembers. Our goal is to provide you with some Come in September to hear all about Raising Truly Great Kids. Raising children who become truly great adults may be the goal of a parent, but there are factors and forces that make it difficult. Come learn that parents who commit to developing their relationship with their kids according to the power of God's grace automatically bring the best out of every family member. When you sow the seeds of grace, you reap a harvest of greatness. CYP Wednesday Night Schedule 5:30-6:00 Pizza in the Fellowship Hall $5 per family (pay in the Fellowship Hall) $3 for youth only (in Room 301, Youth Room) 6:00-7:00 Children (kindergarten - 5th) Fellowship Hall Youth (6th-12th) Room 301 (Youth Room) Parenting classes Room 205 There will be nursery available for children 6 weeks old to pre-k from 5:30-7:00 Children's Ministry Director, Amy Hopper 223-5390 ext 325 [email protected] Youth Ministry Director, Chris Hopper 223-5390 ext 315 [email protected] Assistant Youth Ministry Director, Kori Casey 223-5390 ext 307 [email protected] September 1 Labor Day Holiday Church Office & Preschool Closed September 4 Sermon on the Mount Bible Study begins September 4 Financial Peace University Bible Study begins September 5 Hannah Moffatt Bridal Shower September 6 & 7 City-Wide Prayer Event Washington Theater September 8 Children of the Day Bible Study begins September 9 Human Trafficking Awareness Event September 10 CYP Fellowship & Bible Study begins Sunday School 10:00 -11:00 am We are learning about the Virtue of the Month, Responsibility Showing you can be trusted with what’s expected of you. September memory verse "Suppose you can be trusted with very little. Then you can be trusted with a lot." Luke 16:10a *Children’s Church is offered twice each Sunday morning, once for each worship service. So, whether your family chooses to come to the 9:00 am traditional service or the 11:05 am EPIC service, kids can enjoy an hour of learning and worship designed just for Kindergarten through 3rd grade children. SPARK (Singing Praises and Acting Rewards Kids) This program for 1st through 5th graders begins on Wednesday, September 10th from 4:30-5:30 in the CMC room 116. The S.P.A.R.K. program will prepare for a Christmas and spring musical, learn how to play various instruments, explore all different styles of worship music and perform once a month for our church services. If you have any questions contact Kelley Segler at 490-1773. Acolyte Training September 7, 4:00-5:00 pm (for kids entering 3rd through 5th grade) Colvert Ministry Center, Room 133 Kindergarten Promotion Sunday On Sunday, September 7, please check your kindergarten children in at Fellowship Hall at 10:00a.m. where they will attend the kindergarten and first grade Sunday school class. Children’s Church is not held on the first Sunday of each month to enable families to take Communion together during the regular worship services. Bible Presentation during the EPIC service September 7 (for kids entering kindergarten or older who have not received a Bible). Please email [email protected] to reserve a Bible for your child. Dates to Remember for September Sunday, Sept 7 Kindergarten promotion Sunday Sunday school (K-5th grade) No children's church: Communion Sunday Kindergarten Bible presentation during EPIC Acolyte training (3rd-5th grade) Sundays, Traditional service children's church (K-3rd grade) Sunday school (K-5th grade) EPIC service children's church (K-3rd grade) Sept 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays, Sept 10, 17, 24 SPARK CYP For more information, contact Amy Hopper, Children’s Ministry Director (580) 223-5390 X325 or [email protected]. Join us on Friday, November 7, as we take a bus to Rockwall, Texas for the Love Worth Fighting For marriage event led by Kirk & Chelsea Cameron. Purchase tickets in advance at loveworthfightingfor.com Please contact Becky Jones for more information at [email protected] Human Trafficking Awareness Event September 9th 6:30-8:00pm  Colvert Ministry Center Presenter, Agent Mike Snowden from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Human Trafficking Unit will highlight facts in which everyone should be aware. Human trafficking is happening everywhere, even here in Ardmore and other parts of Oklahoma. We must be educated in order to fight this. Please join us for this informative event. The average age of victims trafficked into prostitution is between 12 and 14 years. Every year 300,000 U.S. teens become victims of sex trafficking. Four out of five victims are female. The average life expectancy of these victims is 7 years. Homicide and AIDS are the number one killers of those being trafficked. Pastors Hope Jubilee prayer for Ardmore event Saturday & Sunday September 6 & 7 6:00 PM Washington Theater 221 N Washington Street, Ardmore Take the City March Sunday 4:00 PM Twenty churches, one in Christ. Sunday, 31 August 2014 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM FUMC Kids Church during Traditional Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Traditional Worship Service CMC 133 Main Room 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM FUMC Kids Sunday School Fellowship Hall 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM FUMC Kids Church during EPIC Fellowship Hall 11:05 AM to 12:00 PM EPIC Worship Service CMC 133 Main Room 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Women's 12 Step Study 2014 CMC 126 Prayer Room 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM LifeTree Cafe' CMC 115 Combined Monday, 01 September 2014 Labor Day Holiday Office, Preschool, CDO, & Clothes Closet - Closed 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Disciple III CMC 115A 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Disciple I CMC 116 Tuesday, 02 September 2014 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM Pre-School All Child Annex 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Tuesday Noon Prayer CMC 126 Prayer Room 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM SPR Committee Mtg A8 Class Room Wednesday, 03 September 2014 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM Pre-School All Child Annex 9:00 AM to 2:50 PM Children's Day Out Nursery Room Clothes Closet Clothes Closet Wed Morning Prayer Group CMC 126 Prayer Room 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Youth 301 Youth Room 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal CMC 133 Main Room Thursday, 04 September 2014 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pre-School All Child Annex Precept - Sermon On The Mount CMC 116 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Bible Study - Daniel CMC 119 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Men's Prayer Group CMC 126 Prayer Room 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MahJong CMC 115B 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Financial Peace University CMC 116 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Men's 12 Step Study 2014 CMC 117 Friday, 05 September 2014 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM Pre-School All Child Annex Please join us for a Bridal Shower honoring Hanna Moffatt Daughter of Jessica Moffatt Seay Friday, September 5, 2014 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Colvert Ministry Center Given by: Toni, Barbara, Pam, Mary, Debbi, Karen, Cathy, Lisa, Sherry, & Christy Gift registry: Brown Paper Bag Bed, Bath, & Beyond Dillard’s, Pottery Barn, and Target Sympathy Our thoughts and prayers are with Dillon & Frankie Bell with the passing of Dillon’s father, Steve Bell. Services were July 28, at Marietta First Baptist Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dorothy Graham who passed away on August 1. Services were August 4, at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Winnona Stephens, and Tom & Kim Coble, with the passing of Winnona’s husband and Kim’s father, Bill Stevens, on Aug 5. Services were Aug 8, at Craddock Funeral Home. We also lift up Chris & Amy Hopper with the passing of Amy’s, grandmother, Lucille Wood, on August 6. Services were August 9 at Craddock Memorial Chapel. Memorials In memory of Jo Askew, a contribution has been received for the Choir Fund from Jerry & Susan Henderson. In memory of Bill Stephens, contributions have been received for the Building Fund from Harry & Donna Spring and Mike & Pat Castellow. In memory of Bill Stephens, a contribution has been received for Little School Bell from Maytha Mead. In memory of Colton Allen, a contribution has been received for the Building Fund from Harry & Donna Spring. In Honor In honor of Dr. Darlene Wuensche, a donation was received from Mary Lee Archer. Loaves & Fishes Please donate peaches or mixed fruit (15 oz. cans) to Loaves & Fishes. The donation trunk is located near the main entrance of the Colvert Ministry Center. First United Methodist Church 501 W Main Ardmore OK 73401 Rev. Jessica Moffatt Seay, Senior Pastor Rev. Tony Caro, Pastor Rev. Brad Dery, Pastor Rev. Dan Patman, Pastor Sunday Services In the Colvert Ministry Center during the Sanctuary renovation 9:00 am Traditional 10:00 am Sunday School 11:05 am EPIC contemporary Televised at 10:50am on CableOne, Channel 6 Broadcast at 11:00am on KYNZ FM 107.1 Wednesday Service In the Colvert Ministry Center 6:00 PM an Oasis in the middle of your busy week! Prayer Chain Lenny Frank....................... 465-7515 [email protected] Wadell & Sheila Altom ...... 223-7272