Announcements
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Mrs. Lois Bon on the death of her brother, Dan Hardesty.
Congratulations To:
Michael & Melissa Ryan on the birth of their grandson, Jimmy T. Patronis III, born on July 2nd.
Hal & Amanda Demarest on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Ruff Demarest, born on August 12th.
Ron & Dianne Dubke on the birth of their great-grandson, Justin Lawrence, born on August 15th.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study Begins September 3rd
Gene Zweigle will present a study titled, "Overcoming Obstacles to Understanding the Bible." Depending where discussion will lead us, we anticipate 4 to 6 week duration. Some of the topics covered will be: Separating the physical world from the spiritual, the need to be a Christian, Bible and Church selection, Restoring the Jewishness of the Gospel. We will meet in the fellowship hall at 6pm, after the evening dinner and finish promptly by 7pm. Bring your bible; it will be put to good use.
Volunteers are needed to cleanup after the Wednesday night dinners. We need 3 volunteers each week - the sign up sheet is located on the office window.
Calling all Thespians or theatre lovers. Forest Park is starting a new and exciting ministry just for you! The drama team will meet every Tuesday night at 6:30pm, starting this Tuesday, August 5th. This is an opportunity for you to shine God's light in a whole new way! All ages are welcome to participate! No auditions required! Come join us on Tuesday in the Sanctuary for more information.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED!!!
Well, the new school year is approaching fast and families will be getting back into a routine that is conducive to their children's education and activities. In order to fully educate our children, the Christian faith calls for Biblical education. Our Bible teaches Christian values such as respect, responsibility, kindness, generosity, obedience, forgiveness and honesty, all of which can pave the way for better learning in our schools. Our Sunday school strives to teach children these values and the plan of salvation with the Bible as our reference book. If we want Forest Park UMC to live and follow the Great Commission of Jesus, we need your commitments to carry out our responsibility. Remember the future Forest Park lies in our hands because we are the body of Christ. We need Sunday school teachers for kindergarten, elementary age children and for our youth. If you would like to make suggestions for better ways to meet our teaching responsibility or if you want to coordinate, teach, co-teach, or volunteer in other ways, please catch up with Pastor Kevin and let him know. We need more godly leaders and teachers to share Jesus with our children. Can U help?
First Call For Alpha Ya'll
How do crab legs and Jesus sound? That's right, Alpha is starting on Thur, Sept 25th at 5:59pm. Alpha is a program for the un-churched and skeptical folks out there. It is a fun way to discover if this "Christianity thing" is true. If you know someone, please invite them and you can come too. They are your ticket to a world-class experience, not to mention a couple of jokes, some serious good eatin, a great video and then "thuh discussion." Hardly ever do any fistfights break out...it's a "God thing." For more info, ask dave rich, eddie t and the lowretta show, nancy b, sharon b, or bobby w or call the office at 785-6296 and ask faith. It's a 10 week deal that ends on the Dec. 11th.
bobby w
GPS - God's Pottery Shop
FPUMC will be opening a new pottery shop on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 4th from 6-7 pm in the Annex. Bring you old cracked pots of doubt, fear, bitterness, confusion and exchange them for pots of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, self-control and many others to choose from. God's servant Pastor Kevin Stewart will lead us into God's wonderfully awesome selections. Please join us as we study God's word and let His message transform your life.
Women of Faith! Infinite Grace 2008, Atlanta, GA. Sept. 25-28. We will leave on Thursday morning and return Sunday afternoon. Cost is $99 for ticket and $100 for hotel. I reserved the best seats we have ever had so please take advantage of this opportunity! Sign up sheet is on the office window. Please let me know by August 31st. For more info call Laura.
Beth Moore study, the remake of A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place, starting up Sept. 16th (6pm-8pm) and Sept. 18th (10am-12noon). Same study, two different times for you to choose from. Sign up sheet on church office window.
THE RESCUE MISSION RECYCLYING PROGRAM
Sunday, August 31st,
there will be Recycle Bins located at the church for
newspapers
cardboard
plastic bottles (#1&2 only)
aluminum cans
Please remove labels and crush plastic bottles and cans if possible. The aluminum cans will be given to our church sponsored Scout Troop 303 and everything else will be given to the Rescue Mission Recycling Program. So, start collecting these items now.
Sponsored by The Seekers Sunday School Class
Aug. 24 David Hawes
Aug. 31 Dave Rich
The Unified Prayer Team will be praying for the following members of our congregation this week. If you see your name and have any specific prayer requests, please let us know.
Nancy, Allen, Ian & Elizabeth Gillis
Cynthia Godwin
Scott, Toni, Katie, Alec & Brody Golden
Bob & Sue Gray
Wayne & Sandy Moore
Bobby & Karen Morrison
Bettye & Dave Moseley
Murry Mozingo
For prayer requests you may use the request cards in your pew and put them into the offering plate. Or, you may call or email Glynis,
jfrye45780@knology.net. The prayer team is always available to pray for or with you so please give us a call.
section>>children
AWANA Start Date is Wednesday, September 3rd and
WE NEED YOU!
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This is our Wednesday night children's program that runs during the school year. (K3 6th grade) Visit the AWANA website to learn more about this awesome program.
www.awana.org
Contact Laura for more information: 785-6296 ext.25
We still need 3-4 more leaders for grade 3rd-6th grade girls.
Elementary Children's Choir will start on Sunday, September 14th from 5pm-6pm. We will perform a Christmas musical on December 7th at 6pm.
section>>youth
MYF - NEW TIME!!! At the church from 5-7pm!!!
Wednesday Night Bible Study 6-7pm!!!
The youth scrapbook is in desperate need of pictures & crafting. If you have ideas or pictures, please turn them into the youth office.
Any youth interested in a song writing group contact ALEX!!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED WITH AFTERGLOW THIS SUMMER!!! From hosting us at your home to providing delicious food, we thank you so much for giving us a place to fellowship.
Snack Supper: Still want to help? Signup for snack supper for MYF. If my records are right, it's your turn.
Very Important!! Sunday School teachers are needed ASAP. Please contact Paulette O'Connor or Matt.
section>>young adult
Sunday - 10:45 AM Young Adult Sunday School (Genesis Classroom)
Monday - 6:30 PM Young Adults Group Meeting
OASIS our YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Our Sunday school class meets in the Genesis room at 10:45am.
We meet every Monday night at 6:30 in the annex. Please come and bring a friend for worship, Bible study and to meet some new friends.
Oasis is sponsoring a trip to Night of Joy or Rock the Universe in Orlando leaving Friday, Sept. 5th and returning on the 7th. Please let Todd Peeples know if you are interested in attending. More information to follow.
Don't forget about the 7:07 Emergent Worship Service (sponsored by the young adults) on the second Saturday of each month. The next service is August 9th at 7:07 pm. ALL ages welcome!!
section>>seniors
S.W.I.G.'s will meet at Mathison, this Thurs., Aug.28 at 11:15 in the lobby. The cost of the meal is $5. Call me if you would like to attend.
Even if you did not file a return for 2007 you may still be eligible for a stimulus check. Contact the Council on Aging at 769-3468. I have some information on the senior bulletin board.
I am going to be a Grandma!! My son, Chris, and his wife, Laura, are expecting their first baby on Feb. 19, 2009.
We had a good group who really enjoyed putting together their own special ice cream sundaes. Thanks to Mary Junkins for her delicious desserts and Jean Smith for her homemade topping and to all who participated!
Just want our homebound seniors to know that I think of you often and pray for you. A special "hello" goes out to Lin Patten, Sue Smith, and Anne Eaton. lots of love
Please call 785-1794 or 819-7540.
