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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

OF CORSICANA

October 30, 2018

Fall Harvest Bazaar Luncheon

Silent Auction & Bake Sale

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by

United Methodist Women First United Methodist Church of Corsicana

320 North 15th Street Corsicana, Texas

Adult Ticket $8.00 / Child’s Plate $4.00

(Children under 6 years eat free)

Menu

Turkey Spaghetti

Green Beans

Salad

Rolls & Dessert

Take Out Lunches Please Call 903-874-5657

Phone Lines Open from 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Proceeds support our mission work locally and around the world.

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Witness: An FUMC Sermon Series

Christianity has an exceptional quality – it includes people like you and me! When Christ ascended into heaven, he left his Church in the hands of people like us. Jesus left his Church in the hands of people who have been saved, people who have been redeemed, people who have a purpose, people who have a mission. However, a primary question for God’s people asks, “How do we fulfill that mission?” The basic answer to that primary question is, “We witness to others.” When we serve as witnesses for Christ, we share with others by word and deed about the amazing grace offered to every one of us. During the month of November, we will move through a sermon series called “Witness.” We as a church want to live out Jesus’ words from Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This commission wasn’t only given to a group of disciples in the first century AD. We too have received this commission, and so have the opportunity to serve as Christ’s witnesses in our own “end of the earth.” John Maxwell once commented, “A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” The same can be said about witnesses for Jesus Christ. So, during November 2018, let’s learn about knowing the way, going the way, and showing the way of Christ (because Jesus IS the way)! Date: Scripture: Sermon: Special Day: _________

November 4th Mark 8:27-33 Knowing the Way All Saints Sunday / Communion

Food Pantry Sunday / Daylight Saving

November 11th Luke 5:1-11 Going the Way Veterans Day

November 18th John 1:35-42 Showing the Way

November 25th John 14:1-7 Jesus is the Way

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Whatever happened to Christmas being about the birth of God’s Son? It is

true that nine in ten Americans celebrate Christmas. It’s also true that the

role of “religion” in Christmas celebrations appears to be in decline. And of

course, Christmas is the time of year when retailers make the majority of

their money (and consumerism hits an all-time high). Make no mistake

about it, Christmas is absolutely about receiving (it is NOT about getting),

and it is at Christmas that we celebrate receiving the greatest gift – the gift

of God’s Son. Christmas is about the greatest story ever told – the story of

God’s love given to humanity through Christ’s birth. Christmas also gives

us the greatest opportunity to be the very best human beings we can possibly

be – through sharing Jesus with others. Our prayer is that through reading

and studying this devotional you might learn to desire and do Christmas a

little different this year.

Copies of Nuttin’ But Bad are available in the church office for $5.00 (and

on Amazon as well at full price). This book will make a wonderful early

Christmas present for yourself or someone you love (just be sure and get

it to them before December 1st, because that’s when the devotions

begin!), or a fun stocking stuffer as well.

The United Methodist Women’s Annual Bazaar will be

held Tuesday, November 20th. We need the help of our

entire church family to make our fundraiser a success.

Simple ways you can help:

• Donate an item.

• Volunteer your professional service.

• Ask a business to donate an item, gift card, etc.

• Ask friends, neighbors and/or family to give.

Please consider making, donating, or getting a friend or business to donate items for us to sell in silent auction.

Proceeds go to support our mission work locally and around the world.

To donate an item, please complete a form, located outside the church office, to let us know what you will be

making or donating. Items should be brought to the church on Thursday, November 1st, or early Friday morning.

Please include a label with your name or the name of the company / person who donated the item and what

was made or donated.

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A recent donation was made to FUMC archives of a 1916 FUMC church directory. In the box, the donor found

some letters from WWI Navy veteran, Bryan E. Horton. The donor will send the letters to descendants of Mr.

Horton or Mrs. A. J. Horton, if they can be found. Note: The Horton Family is not listed in the directory but

believed to have moved to Corsicana; and attended our church. If you have info, please contact Jan Noblett or

Sherry in the church office.

The United Methodist Women’s Annual Bazaar will be held Tuesday, November 20th. We need the help of our

entire church family to make our fundraiser a success. Please consider baking items for us to sell in our bake

sale. Proceeds go to support our mission work locally and around the world.

Please fill out the form below to let us know what you will be baking or making. Please bring your baked good

to the church on Monday, November 19, or early Tuesday morning. Please wrap your item in clear plastic wrap

and include a label with your name and what you made.

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JENNIFER FLY

Twenty-three new students who want to improve their English skills have joined our returning students this semester! Our dedicated teachers are providing meaningful lessons, and two Sunday School classes are providing cookies. Please continue to pray for God’s blessing on this ongoing ministry at our church.

CAITLIN COOK (PICTURED WITH HER

HUSBAND CARLOS WHO REAFFIRMED HIS

FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST).

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Children’s Ministries News Tiffany Morgan is getting ready for the Children’s Christmas Program. The Children’s Christmas program will be December 2nd in the traditional services. It is for all ages. You must be at the mandatory practice on Dec 1st at 9:00-11:30. If you are interested let Donna Jackson or Tiffany Morgan know you want your child to be a part of the program. Plum Pudding is December 2nd at 6:00. Come have fun singing Christmas songs and Santa will be there. Bring your favorite sandwiches to share.

December 2nd @ 8:30 and 10:50 – Children’s Christmas Program December 2nd @ 6:00 – Plum Pudding

The three and four-year-old classes had fun at the Pumpkin patch. The Pumpkin patch was set up with 4 games for them to play. The children were excited when they each received a small pumpkin to take home. They are getting excited about Halloween. The preschool will have games set up for them in the gym and they will trick or treat to the church offices.

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We are about to start a new series called "Jesus and Tough Times." This study will help us teach our students that when they experience tough times, they should express their emotions to God in real, honest ways; that faith in Jesus and His ability to lead them through trials is what will get them through tough times; that Jesus stands ready to offer comfort to them in the midst of their tough times; and that when Jesus ultimately delivers them from tough times, their response should be thankfulness and praise. November 4th – Overflow 6:00 pm November 7th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm November 11th – Paintball $40 - 1:00 pm November 14th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm November 18th – No Youth Thanksgiving Break November25th – No Youth Thanksgiving Break November 28th – Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm

Important Dates:

November 20th - UMW Bazaar

December 2nd - Children’s Program 10:50 am December 2nd - Plum Pudding 5:00 pm

December 9th - Progressive Dinner 5:00 pm December 16th - Christmas Concert 6:00 pm

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Memorials

Rudy Carroll

Charles & Gilda Worsham (Special Projects) Ann Ricker

Bob & Judy Parrish (Special Projects) Geral & Bobbie Nichols (Special Projects)

Doug Coursey

Harry &Pat Hudson (Prayer Card)

Dorothy Fryer Bob & Judy Parrish (Stained Glass)

Frances Landers

Christian Adults Class

Perry Murphy Rick & Marietta Hayter

Bennet Ragsdale

Harry &Pat Hudson (Prayer Card)

Download the ShelbyNext App to Keep up with

FUMC events!!

ShelbyNext is an online listing of our members, regular attenders, as well as, a Calendar of Events happening at FUMC. In addition to being able to see the directory, the Calendar, ShelbyNext includes, a Mobile App (available for download from your operating system store). Want to know what’s for Supper on Wednesday Nights? Just go the Calendar in ShelbyNext you will be able to see not only whose serving supper but what’s on the Menu! Download the app and get started! Just contact the Church Office to get your Logon Id and Password!

If you were out of town last week for Commitment Sunday, you can still return your Commitment Card to the Church Office. Commitment cards can be found in the Sanctuary, at the Church Office, at the Welcome Center, or we’ll be happy to mail one to you.

Please remember to

turn in your

Commitment cards!

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1 – Cheryl Blanton, Erin Moebuis, Aaron McCary

2 – River Whitfield

3 – Jo Lewis, David Cantrell, Rhonda Taylor,

Allison Hierholzer, Clark Hooper, David Jones

4 – Tom Purifoy, Michael Metze, Joe Reed, Karlie Casaday

5 – Butch McVay, Chris Cofer, Ally Coker

6 – Ken Williams, Ross Murchison, Will Short,

Chelsea Vandiver,

7 – Kathy Campbell, Holly Gibson

9 – Lynn Murchison, Mark Dillman, Kevin Raymond,

Marsha Stearman, Julie Young, Ted Tidwell,

Jeff Minze

10 – Sam Slaydon

11 – Beth Roberts, Terri Orn, Sylvia Green

12 – Candace Wyatt, Phyliss Jones, Chelsea Whitfield,

Layton Vandergraaf

13 – Colton Ray, Ava Smith

14 – Amy Rogers, Kevin Head, Jacob Tidwell

15 – Kirstin Richardson 16 – Mary Sue Thompson, Jane Easterling, Beau Janssen,

James Palma, Sr.

17 – Cathy Permenter, Logan Gruver

18 – Joan Summitt, Nancy Rhoden, Sharon Richards

19 – Jaxson Pryor

21 – Mary Lou Harp, Ned Easterling, Lynda Sloan, Ann Stites,

Mark Lester, Grant Gibson, Ann Bell

22 – Jack Lester, Toni Brown

23 – Dale Altenhofen

24 – Brandi Stearman, Luke Jordan, Ashley Paulk,

Brandon Countiss

25 – Warnie Meisetschleager, Libby Green

26 – Jordan Donahue

29 – Don Lewis, Richard Clay, Neal Green Sr, Mark Summitt,

Anne Shelton, Steven Bell

30 – Jean Ketcham, Keith Burres, Cindy Humphries, Paul Mertz,

Mark Jordan, Todd Wills, Weldon Boyles

November Anniversaries

1 – Josh & Gayle Hill

4 – Curtis & Nancy Garrett

6 – Jim & Jane Booher

8 – Terry & Amber Ireland

Ted & Leigh Tidwell

21 – Stan & Patty Miles

Charlie & Carol Shearer

22 – Scott & Lisa White

25 – David & Laurie Robertstad

27 – Clint & Jima Montfort

28 – Jerry & Donna Head

Bruce & Rhonda Wall

Financial Update

2018 Budget: $828,450.00

2018 Budget received to date: $600,867.00 Connectional giving this year is: $76,209.00

We have paid $25,500.00 on Connectional

Giving leaving a balance of $50,709.00

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November 2nd – UMW Bazaar Silent Auction

Items Due

November 4th – All Saints Sunday

Food Pantry Sunday

Daylight Savings Time November 11th – Veterans Day Observed

November 13th – Young at Heart @ 11:30 am

November 20th – UMW Bazaar

November 22nd & 23rd – Church Office Closed

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• UMW Bazaar

• November Sermon Series

• Nuttin But Bad

• UMW Silent Auction

• History Mystrey

• Bakers Needed

• New Members

• ESL News

• Trunk or Treat

• Children’s Ministries News

• Preschool News

• Youth News

• Memorials

• ShelbyNext

• Birthdays & Anniversaries

• Financial Update

• Wednesday Nights at FUMC

• Weekly @ FUMC

• November Dates to Remember

• Daylight Savings Time Reminder

First United Methodist Church 320 North 15th Street Corsicana, TX 75110 (903) 874-5656 Fax (903) 874-2026 Email: fumc@fumccorsicana.org Visit our web site: www.fumccorsicana.org

Return Service Requested

Our Ministry Staff Dr. Steven Bell Senior Pastor sbell@fumccorsicana.org Rev. Zach Stiefel Associate Pastor zstiefel@fumccorsicana.org Martin Orozco Pastor Iglesia JEME morozco@fumccorsicana.org Dr. Cindy Harrison Director of Music and Worship cindyanneharrison@hotmail.com Karen Compton Hand Bell Director kcompton@fumccorsicana.org Amanda Hughes Accompanist / Organist ahughespiano@gmail.com Tiffany Morgan Choral Assistant mrstiffanymorgan@yahoo.com Sean Cofer Praise Team Leader Mateo Martinez Youth & Young Adults Director mmartinez@fumccorsicana.org Donna Jackson Children’s & Preschool Director djackson@fumccorsicana.org Dawn Clay Business Manager dclay@fumccorsicana.org Sherry Andrus Administrative Coordinator sandrus@fumccorsicana.org Dora Orozco Hostess Jane Ray Email Ministry janeandjim@gmail.com

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