The Sunday Scoop Welcome to Fredericksburg United Methodist Church!
Sunday, June 4th, 2017
The
Sunday Scoop is your one-stop-shop for learning
about mission and ministry here at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church! We want to keep you connected to upcoming events, ongoing activities and ministry opportunities in our home. We want you to know that whoever you are, you are welcome here, and we invite you to make
this place your home!
Sunday Schedule 6/4 9 a.m.—Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 10 a.m.—Sunday School for Adults, Youth & Children 11:10 a.m.—Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 9:30—11:30 a.m.—Agape Hour (coffee and snacks in the Fellowship Hall)
Wheels for the World A local high school senior, Ellie Cole, reached out as a representative for Joni and Friends’ Wheels for the World, a Christian wheelchair collection organization, asking for our help! Wheels for the World collects, restores and distributes wheelchairs and other assistive devices (walkers, canes and crutches) to provide help for people with disabilities in countries around the world while sharing the Gospel. Their desire is for local churches to unite and collect wheelchairs for this honorable purpose. They are seeking wheelchairs, foldable metal walkers, metal canes, and metal crutches (in any condition). They can provide donors with a receipt if requested. If you have any of these items you can donate, please bring them to the church office. To learn more about Wheels for the World, visit http://joniandfriends.org/wheelsfortheworld/
What’s Ahead VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AHEAD July 10th-14th from 9 a.m.—12 noon Contact: Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org, 830-997-7679) It’s that time of year again! Vacation Bible School is coming up in July, and we need volunteers! We’ll need group leaders, assistant leaders, activity leaders, and helpers in the kitchen and on the cleanup crew, VBS is for children ages four—5th grade, and registration is open now for participants and volunteers at www.vbspro.events/p/ fredumc. Our theme this year is “Maker Fun Factory,” and it’s all about being created by God for a purpose. This is one of the most important outreach ministries of our church, and a great way to share the love of God with kiddos in our community! Still not convinced? Pick up the latest edition of The Thread and read the Top Ten Reasons to Help at VBS feature on page 4! If you are interested in learning more, get in touch with Lisa.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of Each Month from 6-7 p.m. CelesteCare of Fredericksburg, 2230 N. Llano Contact: Tara, CelesteCare Fredericksburg Director—830-997-4613 or fred.director@celestecare.com CelesteCare of Fredericksburg is pleased to offer support to those caring for others. Be prepared to laugh, cry, teach, learn, share, support and be cared for. Light snacks and beverages are provided. All are welcome. For more information, contact Tara, or visit www.celestecare.com/fredericksburg.
Noteworthy News.. -The May/June edition of The Thread is here! Check it out right here on Issuu. The deadline for the July/August edition is July 1st. -Today’s Communion Rail Offering will benefit the Fredericksburg Food Pantry. -There is a donation box in the Fellowship Hall for Vacation Bible School materials. The VBS team is collecting 15 oz. empty cans– clean with the label removed—mason jar rings, washers, nuts, small bolts, buttons, bottle caps and other similar “gadgety” materials. Contact Lisa Davis at lisa@fredumc.org if you have any questions! -The Belize Mission group is asking for donations of sports and playground balls, bubbles and children’s books for our upcoming trip. All these donations will stay with the church in Bella Vista. There will be a suitcase in the Fellowship Hall to receive donations through Wednesday, June 7th. Thank you! -Our Spring/Summer Programming Guide is available now! Check it out on Issuu, or pick up a hard copy in the foyer or church office. -Don’t forget to pick up a copy of “A Year of Fruitfulness” if you haven’t already! This is a summary of all the things our ministries accomplished in 2016. Copies are available on the big shelf in the foyer or in the church office.
Celebrating our This Week at 2017 a Glance.. Confirmands Tues., June 6th
-Wonder Workers at 8 a.m.
-Prayer Shawl Ministry at 9 a.m. in the library
Wed., June 7th
-Choir Rehearsal at 6 p.m.
Today is Confirmation Sunday! Confirmation is a very important part of being a member of the community of faith, in that we confirm what God has already done in baptism. It is an act of the Holy Spirit and a means of God’s grace. Together we receive God’s grace through this “ordinary means” of confirmation. Confirmation ties together God’s act in Christ; the faith of the church; and the personal response of the individual being confirmed. Please congratulate these young people on their decision and support them in their faith journey!
2017 Confirmands: Thurs., June 8th
-Prayer Time in the Sanctuary at 12 p.m. -Praise Team Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.
Emily Therese Hallford Rachel Rose King Luke Ryan Rizzo (Luke will also be baptized today)
Sarah Adela Stafford
Ongoing Ministries VISITATION DISCIPLES NEEDED Contact: Alice Hahn (998-7440, akghahn22@gmail.com) Thanks to the responsiveness of our members, the Congregational Care Visitation Group now numbers 22 disciples! We have just enough to minister to our existing list of homebound members. We are asking your help to allow us to expand our homebound ministry. Disciples in this ministry visit homebound members once or twice a month, send cards and/or make phone calls to recognize birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events, and find other creative ways of demonstrating their caring and support. Some of these disciples also deliver communion once a month to the homes of the members who request it. If you feel a calling to help in this ministry, please contact Alice G. Hahn!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays at 10 a.m. We have six adult Sunday school classes available each Sunday morning. Choose Life meets in Room 6-8, Encouragers meets in Room 7-9, Inquirers meet in the Family Room. The Family meets in Room 11, Searchers meet in Room 10, and Thee Bible Class meets in Room 2. To learn more about each class, visit the Welcome Desk, or call the church office at 997-7679.
MUSIC MINISTRY Our vibrant music ministry is under the direction of Don Doss, who leads the Chancel
Choir and Contemporary Praise Team. Choir rehearses at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary, and Praise Team rehearses on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Our Praise Team leads contemporary worship at 9 a.m. on Sundays (sound check at 8:15), and our Chancel Choir leads the traditional service at 11:10. To get involved with these groups, contact Don Doss at don@fredumc.org, or call the church office at 997-7679. We also have a
Wesleyan Hand Bell Choir that
will resume rehearsals at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in September. The bells are under the direction of Deborah Agnew. To join this joyful ministry, contact Deborah at 9975339, or dgagnew28@gmail.com
Sunday School for Youth and Children
We have Sunday School classes in the Children’s Wing for kids in K-5, and for youth fr contact children’s director Lisa Davis at lisa@fredumc.org, or youth Director Joel Griff
TREE HOUSE KIDS’ CLUB Picks back up in September Contact: Lisa Davis (lisa@fredumc.org, 997-7679) Cost: None Our Wednesday afterschool Tree House Kids’ Club for children in K-5th grade finished out their Spring 2017 semester and will take a break for the summer. Thank you to all those who volunteered and helped us bring the love of God to so many children in our community! Tree House Kids’ Club will kick off their Fall semester in September. Contact Lisa for any additional information.
NEW DAY KMA Picks back up in September Contact: Don Doss (don@fredumc.org or 997-7679) Cost: General music education free, contact Don for special instrument instruction tuition Our Kid’s Music Academy had a great year of musical education! Thank you to all the teachers and volunteers who helped us make New Day KMA a success. KMA will also take a break for the summer, and classes will pick back up again in the Fall. Contact Don with any questions.
BACK PORCH YOUTH MINISTRY The Back Porch has a special summer schedule Contact: Joel Griffin (joel@fredumc.org) Cost: Varies by Event Middle school and high school youth are invited to join the Back Porch for special events throughout the summer. If you would like a summer schedule, visit http:// fredumc.org/new3/?page_id=85167, or contact Joel!
rom 6th-12th grade, as well as a nursery for kids 4 and under. For more information, fin at joel@fredumc.org
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Some Quick Details. . We are located at 1800 N. Llano Street, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624. Our regular Sunday Schedule is contemporary worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school for adults, children and youth at 10 a.m., and traditional worship at 11:10 a.m. Our regular office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch). You can reach the office at 997-7679.