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T Here’s the Scoop! In March of 2016 we tragically lost the Downtown facility to fire. In June of the year we elected a building team to research op-tions as we prayed for God to reveal our future. In February of 2017 we voted to purchase land on Thompson Blvd as we an-ticipated constructing a new facility for worship and discipleship. At the same time we determined that the downtown location would be retained for future development as opportunity pre-sents itself. Presently, it is being made into a prayer garden: a place for weddings, memorial celebrations and seasonal worship. The three locations of First United Methodist Church of Sedalia present amazing opportu-nity for us to live out our mission of “leading people to an active faith in Jesus Christ.” Conveniently located 2.4 miles from each other, God’s vision continues to unfold before us. You have prayed and given us your hopes and dreams and we, the building team, are ex-cited to announce that we have a plan for the new site of First United Methodist Church of Sedalia. This has been developed through much prayer and conversation with the architec-tural firm of Marshall, Waters, Woody of Springfield, Missouri. WE INVITE YOU!! You are invited to attend one of the informational gatherings regarding the new facility to be built at the Thompson Blvd location. We have seen many answered prayers and our building team is excited to show you a plan which we believe will address many of our min-istry needs and the hopes and dreams we have for reaching our community for Christ. The first gathering will be on Sunday, August 6th at 7 p.m. We will serve ice cream and take time to look at the building layout and proposed design. We will do our best to answer questions on what we know to this point. We will lay out the next steps of the process with the hope that there is a great, positive response to this proposed new facility. Other gatherings (for those who are unable to

attend on August 6th) will be:

Monday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 13th at 2 p.m. A nursery will be available during these times. This is leading up to a congregational vote to be held on Sunday, August 20th at 12 noon. Our District Superintendent, Rev, Jim Simpson will lead us as we vote “YES” or “NO” for the plan and empower the building team in conjunction with the Leadership Council to take the process forward. From that point forward, technical drawings will be rendered then released to potential contractors leading to the receiving of and awarding of a contract by the building team & Leadership Council on behalf of the congregation. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT and Historic VOTE. We cherish your prayers and your partici-pation in voting. All members of the congregation are encouraged to PRAY and vote as God leads you. We believe God has blessed us with this unique opportunity to reach our com-munity with Jesus’ love.

HEARTBEATS

Moms Group Youth MPact

Join moms of all ages (Moms Group) for fun and encouragement on the 2nd Saturday evening of every month from 6:45- 8 p.m. at the Cele-bration Center (Gathering Place). Our next event is August 12th. Whether your kids are 2 or 42 - you are welcome! Childcare is pro-vided for children up to age 5.

YYOUNGOUNG AADULTDULT NNEWEW FFELLOWSHIPELLOWSHIP A new College Age and Young Adult fellowship is forming. Each Thursday through the summer you are invited to come to the church at 8:30 p.m. or after. There will be conversations on faith; food and time to hang out together. There is no reason for anyone to do life alone. We are made for commu-nity. Anyone can learn about being a Christian alone or in a crowd. But we can only experience follow-ing Jesus as we live out our faith in community with one another. So let’s connect!

PPRAYINGRAYING OVEROVER OUROUR CCITYITY & & CCOUNTYOUNTY You may have noticed large maps of Sedalia and Pettis and nine other counties on the back walls of the Sanctuary. You are invited to take time before and after weekend services and during the week to lay hands on specific neighborhoods, schools, churches, and even your home to pray God’s blessings over them.

$25 Key Fobs for the Fu-sion Wellness Room are avail-able for sale by contacting Tehya at the church office (827-2993) or emailing: fusion-room@firstsayyes.com. If you are interested in free access to Right Now Media, (over 12,000 Bible Studies, chil-dren’s videos, and more)

please send your name and email address to: getactive@firstsayyes.com

For confidential, spiritual, and emotional support in a 1-on-1, caring relationship, contact a Stephen Minister at 620-4484. Carpenter’s Kids’ Pre-school is now enrolling 4 year olds for our fall 2017 morning (8:30-11 a.m.) and af-ternoon (12:30 – 3 p.m.) classes. Call the Celebration Center church office (827-2993) or stop by the church office for enrollment forms.

Regular Youth MPact (Grades 6th—8th and 9th—12th) is in recess for the summer. Weekly Sunday eve-ning meetings resume on September 3rd at 6 p.m. Watch the newsletter and bulletins for special events throughout this summer.

WWOMENOMEN’’SS BSF BSF BBIBLEIBLE SSTUDYTUDY BSF is an organization that leads Bi-ble studies all around the world. This September, they are starting a new women’s class on Thursday morn-ings in Warrensburg. This year-long study of Romans includes lecture, small group session, and materials at no cost. If you would like more infor-mation, please check out their web-site https://www.bsfinternational.org or contact Lorie Holt lorie@firstsayyes.com 660-620-0866. Would love to carpool to-gether too!

CCAMPAMP MMEETINGEETING 2017 Lake Creek Camp Meetings are continuing thru August 6 at 7:30 p.m. near Smithton. Check out the sched-ule on the church bulletin board (located on the back of the Wall Fountain wall in the Lobby.)

MMENEN’’SS MMINISTRYINISTRY VVISIONARYISIONARY MMEETINGEETING There will be a Men’s Ministry Vision-ary Meeting on Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Place. If you are interested in our starting a men’s ministry, come be a part of this meeting. If you have questions, con-tact Steve Turner, 660-563-0384.

Carpenter’s Kids Preschool will be having a fundraiser garage sale Saturday, August 5th from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Donations will be ac-cepted thru Friday, August 4th. Bring them to the Preschool room (8:30-3:00 p.m.; closed 12 to 1 p.m.) Items do not need to be marked. No clothing please. Call/text Kim Edwards with questions, 660-525-2855. Thank you!

Preschool Rummage Sale

YEsToday Bookstore Hours:

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Aug. 6 Reva Woodward, Sandy Goff, Kory Gonzales, Joyce Williams Aug. 7 Kimberly Ross, Zachariah Wagenknecht, Jennie Rodewald, Sean Doogs, Ja-son Price, Ty Hart, Buck Lynn, Ty Barth-Fagan, Joshua Mattson-Gilmore, Ka-tie Wurtz, Pete White Aug. 8 Joseph Snelling, Carmen Amren, Jim Richwine, Cole Remington, Mary Hart, Gayle Oehrke, Dylan Schilb, Kenric Washburn, Todd Pettigrew, Billy Miller Aug. 9 Amy Gibson, Marshall Nicely, Andy Beyer, Brad Kumpf, Pam May, Dan Smith, Ahfton Rupe, Trena Frazier Aug. 10 Stephanie Moore, Kent Miller, Peggy Blake, MiKayla Wiley, Lily Cassidy Aug. 11Judy Ragan, Ryan Gerrish, Mark Willadsen, Laura Darrah, Tom Dugan, Claudia Irwin, Joshua Kroeger Aug. 12 Drake Remington, Julie McQuade, Jeanne Schwartz, Wanda Trauschke, Trinity Engles, Patrick Zeisset, Wyatt Schroeder, Norman Alcorn Aug. 13 Ashley Wasson, Emma Pettigrew, Victo-ria Routon, Justin Kellogg, Mike Jenkins Aug. 14 Jessica Swaim, Paul Ste-vens, Doug Scott, Madalyn Cramer, Jonathan Tester, Merianne Weathers, Mackenzi Mills, Joel Malone Aug. 15 Karen Miesner, Joyce Collins, Brendon Youkey Aug. 16 Mike Layton, Wes Lazenby, Sheri Kemp, Larry Welch, Josh Rupe, Tyler Monroe Aug. 17 Austin Winnett, Karen Bryant, Trevor Hoehns, Hunter Davidson, Kelton Barth-Fagan, Garrett Younce, Sara Bolin, Hannah Routon, Linda Alcorn Aug. 18 Sarah Cavin, John Melte, Brittney Millsap, Tara Wirt, Joseph Mayer, Luda Monroe Aug. 19 Michael Rooks, Chandler Verscha, Frank McAloose, Emma Lazenby, Madison Wolfe, Matthew Wirt

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July 29-30, 2017 Sunday School 83

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Our Family

OUR PRAYERS FOR: Darlene & Virgil Burgess, Kenneth Burgess, Jacob Gerken, Annabell Hackman, Clifford Smith, Jennie Chef-fey, Glenda Horne, Kristina Johns, Sandy Smith, Steve Goldsmith, Mary Matz, Cansata Arnold, Jim Rich-wine, David Miller, Dana Gil-lig, Virginia Davis, Judy Tho-mas, Jeff Zullig, Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage, and our covenant churches in Mozambique. Please be sure to notify the church office (827-2993) if you are in the hospital. We would love to visit or pray with you.

Our hearts go out in Chris-tian love and sympathy to: ~Paula Schupp , Doug Wirt, Matthew Wirt and families in the death of their father, Paul Wirt, on July 22 and ~The family and friends of Wanda Pahlow due to her death on July 25.

WWEE CCELEBRATEELEBRATE THETHE DDAYAY YOUYOU WEREWERE BORNBORN If your birthday is not listed, please let us know so it can be added!

V.B.YV.B.YESES! T! THANKHANK YYOUOU!!!!!! We are so thankful to everyone who participated in this year’s Vacation Bible School. Thank you to everyone who donated items, served in the kitchen, registered kids, taught classes, led music, designed sets, assisted with crews and prayed for the success of V.B.YES! God bless you!

PPRAYRAY FFIRSTIRST

Our Pray First ministry is an effort to lead each one of us into a deeper rela-tionship with Christ through a lifestyle prayer. Everyone is invited to come to the sanctuary at the Celebration Center for prayer and worship from 6:00-7:00 a.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. the first Monday—Thursday of each month. Our next dates are August 7-10.

NNEXTEXT SSTRONGTRONG TTOWEROWER MMISSIONISSION Would you consider joining the Dental/Building Team Mission to Caracol, Haiti, Oct 28-Nov 6? The Dental team will be serving both adults and children and the Building team will be replacing the metal roof on the orphan home. Applications are available at www.strongtowerorphanage.com and the Welcome Center. Questions? Contact Lorie Holt lorie@firstsayyes.com 660-620-0866

WWOMENOMEN ATAT THETHE WWELLELL (W@W)(W@W) Lights, camara, action, . . . If you enjoy acting and theater and would like to participate in a ministry opportunity, please join us for a meeting either Sun-day, Aug. 6 at 11 am or Tues. Aug. 8 at 6 pm in the EyeSee Theatre. Con-tact Karen Miesner (596-3276) or Tehya Huffman (827-2993) with questions.

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We received a thank you from: Anna Ward & Connie Brown

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CCOOKIEOOKIE RRECEPTIONECEPTION. Come join our new Ministry staff,

Scott Griffin and Paul Derks, and their families

for cookies and conversation in the Celebration Center Lobby on August 6th,

from 1:30 to 3 p.m.