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Parkersburg, West Virginia



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United Methodist Men—Breakfast Meeting
Sunday, May 18—8:00 a.m.—Fellowship Hall
Women are invited to attend the May meeting.
Speaker:  Wendy Tuck from FaithLink


Sunday, May 18 is Peace with Justice Sunday,
This is one of the six special offerings approved by
the General Conference of the United Methodist Church


Celebration of Ministry

Friends and members of the LK UM District are invited to participate in the celebration of ministry over Helen Davis-Bell, as we recognize her faithful service to God and His Church with our District Conference on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 3 p.m. at Wayside Church, 3001 Grand Central Ave. in Vienna, WV.

            There are two things you can do: 
1) Please consider a donation in the form of a love offering that will be used to purchase a gift as we honor Helen with our love (deadline for donations is May 1); 
2) Invite others to bring a card (or mail it to me) with a personal note to Helen as a collection of treasured memories for Helen.
            A reception will be held in her honor following the conference and services. Please plan to attend and worship with us -- for it will be an atmosphere of worship to a great and awesome God!

    Kevin Lantz
    [Chair of Superintendency Committee]
    PO Box 37
    Mineral Wells, WV  26150


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Sew-In

You are invited to join the ladies of the Suzannah Circle for a Sew-In on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31. Bring your own project or help with one of the prayer quilts in progress.

The fun begins at 9 a.m. Friday!


ROCK THE GOSPEL

Nondenominational youth conference
Empower teens to share the gospel
Friday and Saturday
May 30-31

Mount Pleasant UMC
Mineral Wells


Annual Conference
June 4-8

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Conference Theme Scriptures:  1 Peter 2:1-10; Luke 14:15-24

Attendees from FUMC:

Voting Members -             
Rev. Dr. Timothy J. Allen – Pastor

Zachary Allen – Conference Equalization
Sarah Allen – Youth Member
Rita Hennen – FUMC Lay Member
John Tenney – Retired Clergy
                             
Non-Voting –                      
Rachael Allen – Page
Kelly Ann Allen – Visitor

 

Vacation Bible School
June 23-27, 2008

Please keep this important ministry in your prayers as the leaders make plans for
“Surfin’ through the Scriptures”

Volunteers are still needed for jobs ranging from praying for VBS to providing transportation to gathering donations. If you would like to help in any way please contact Cathy Woodruff or call the church office.

 

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A Baby Shower!

WHO: For the children and future children of FUMC

WHAT: A reception and Open House highlighting the new infant nursery

WHEN: Sunday, June 22 directly following worship service

WHERE: Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall and nursery

WHY: Rev. Allen, David Long, Blaine Melvin, Phil Nicholas, Kase Wilson and others helped revamp the infant nursery. Now you can participate too!

HOW: A gift registry has been created at ToysRUs. The registry can be viewed in the store or online at toysrus.com. The registry number is 50681587 under the names Timothy Allen or First Methodist. Bring your UNWRAPPED gift to the Open House. Please include a gift receipt with your gift so that duplicates can be exchanged. Gift cards are welcome.

Thank you,
The Education Committee


Road Trip July 15

Rev. Allen has scheduled a summer “road trip” for Tuesday, July 15 The destination is Grandview Park, just outside of Beckley, for a viewing of the musical Cinderella. Twelve people fit comfortably in the church van but other cans can be taken if needed. Ticket cost will be $14 plus a few dollars for gasoline. We will leave the church at 4 p.m. and stop at Tamarack for dinner on the way to the theater.

To sign-up or to request more information contact the pastor.

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John and Charles Wesley Pilgrimage to England
July 21-28

The West Virginia Conference Order of Elders is sponsoring a unique learning experience for clergy and laity next summer. Activities include lectures on the life of ministry of John and Charles Wesley and visits to Epworth Parish Church, Bristol, Salisbury, and London.  To reserve a place for this pilgrimage, send a check for $100 to Rev. Bart R. Thompson, Secretary for the Order of Elders, Rt. 2 Box 421, Ridgeley, WV  26753. Make checks payable to Wesley Trip.


Commission:  Possible - September 19-20

The West Virginia Conference is sponsoring a School of Evangelism in Summersville, on September 19-20. Early registration is due before June 8.

If you are interested in attending please see Rev. Allen for more information and registration form.