F i r s t U n i t e d

M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h 411 Church Street

Columbia, MS 39429

601–736–7121

www.fumccolumbia.org

CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR Brother Mike Sahler

601–731–8235

MUSIC DIRECTOR Lauren Fowler-Calisto

YOUTH DIRECTOR Angel Herring

ORGANIST Barbara Lott

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR Keleigh Oglesbee

PIANIST Beth Pierce

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Debbie Graney

CUSTODIAN Mike Rogers

N E W S L E T T E R J U L Y 2 0 , 2 0 1 6

First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church exists to bring people to Jesus and membership in His church, help them to mature in Christ and grow in grace, and equip them to discover and to use their gifts in ministry in the church and in the world for the

glory of God.

You Are Responsible! 

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.  There was an

important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.  Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.  Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job.  Everybody thought

Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.  It ended up that Everybody

blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.

Reading & Praying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; the Book of Acts, and the Book of

Proverbs as Spiritual Discipline… August – October 2016

Here’s an invitation to join with folks of First United Methodist Church and others in reading and praying the Four Gospels, Acts and Proverbs each day for the remainder of the year…Simply and reverently read and pray the Bible Chapter that corresponds

to the given date…

Read Leisurely, Read Slowly, Read for Depth… Highlight a Key Word(s) and/or Phrase(s)... What do You Hear, See, Feel, Smell, Taste?! How Will Today's Scripture: Help you love

God with all you've got; Help you love and serve your neighbor; Help you mature in your faith?!

August 1, 2016 – Matthew 1 August 2, 2016 – Matthew 2 August 3, 2016 – Matthew 3 August 4, 2016 – Matthew 4 August 5, 2016 – Matthew 5 August 6, 2016 – Matthew 6 August 7, 2016 – Matthew 7 August 8, 2016 – Matthew 8 August 9, 2016 – Matthew 9 August 10, 2016 – Matthew 10 August 11, 2016 – Matthew 11 August 12, 2016 – Matthew 12 August 13, 2016 – Matthew 13 August 14, 2016 – Matthew 14 August 15, 2016 – Matthew 15 August 16, 2016 – Matthew 16 August 17, 2016 – Matthew 17 August 18, 2016 – Matthew 18 August 19, 2016 – Matthew 19 August 20, 2016 – Matthew 20 August 21, 2016 – Matthew 21 August 22, 2016 – Matthew 22 August 23, 2016 – Matthew 23 August 24, 2016 – Matthew 24 August 25, 2016 – Matthew 25 August 26, 2016 – Matthew 26 August 27, 2016 – Matthew 27 August 28, 2016 – Matthew 28 August 29, 2016 – Proverbs 1 August 30, 2016 – Proverbs 2 August 31, 2016 – Proverbs 3

September 1, 2016 – Mark 1 September 2, 2016 – Mark 2 September 3, 2016 – Mark 3 September 4, 2016 – Mark 4 September 5, 2016 – Mark 5 September 6, 2016 – Mark 6 September 7, 2016 – Mark 7 September 8, 2016 – Mark 8 September 9, 2016 – Mark 9 September 10, 2016 – Mark 10 September 11, 2016 – Mark 11 September 12, 2016 – Mark 12 September 13, 2016 – Mark 13 September 14, 2016 – Mark 14 September 15, 2016 – Mark 15 September 16, 2016 – Mark 16 September 17, 2016 – Proverbs 4 September 18, 2016 – Proverbs 5 September 19, 2016 – Proverbs 6 September 20, 2016 – Proverbs 7 September 21, 2016 – Proverbs 8 September 22, 2016 – Proverbs 9 September 23, 2016 – Proverbs 10 September 24, 2016 – Proverbs 11 September 25, 2016 – Proverbs 12 September 26, 2016 – Proverbs 13 September 27, 2016 – Proverbs 14 September 28, 2016 – Proverbs 15 September 29, 2016 – Proverbs 16 September 30, 2016 – Proverbs 17

October 1, 2016 – Luke 1 October 2, 2016 – Luke 2 October 3, 2016 – Luke 3 October 4, 2016 – Luke 4 October 5, 2016 – Luke 5 October 6, 2016 – Luke 6 October 7, 2016 – Luke 7 October 8, 2016 – Luke 8 October 9, 2016 – Luke 9 October 10, 2016 – Luke 10 October 11, 2016 – Luke 11 October 12, 2016 – Luke 12 October 13, 2016 – Luke 13 October 14, 2016 – Luke 14 October 15, 2016 – Luke 15 October 16, 2016 – Luke 16 October 17, 2016 – Luke 17 October 18, 2016 – Luke 18 October 19, 2016 – Luke 19 October 20, 2016 – Luke 20 October 21, 2016 – Luke 21 October 22, 2016 – Luke 22 October 23, 2016 – Luke 23 October 24, 2016 – Luke 24 October 25, 2016 – Proverbs 18 October 26, 2016 – Proverbs 19 October 27, 2016 – Proverbs 20 October 28, 2016 – Proverbs 21 October 29, 2016 – Proverbs 22-23 October 30, 2016 – Proverbs 24-25 October 31, 2016 – Proverbs 26-27

Join us this Sunday as we show our thanks and

appreciation to our local law enforcement. During Sunday school and before the service

begins, you will have a chance to personalize a card to be taken to law officers in

Marion County.

SUMMER CAMP AT CAMP WESLEY PINES

We had a great time at our first Olympic Game Night even though the rain pushed us inside for a little while. Fun was had by all who attended! 

UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016

9:45 a.m. – Sunday School

10:00 a.m. – Youth Sunday School

10:55 a.m. – Worship Service

5:00 p.m. – Youth Council Meeting

MONDAY,JULY 25, 2016

5:30 p.m. – Administrative Council

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

9:00 a.m. – Kouth to Waterpark

5:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

6:00 p.m. – Sr. High Youth – Band Camp Visit

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

No Scheduled Activities

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016

5:00 p.m. – Summer Movie Series

SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016

9:45 a.m. – Sunday School

10:00 a.m. – Aloha Pancake

Party for 5th Graders

10:00 a.m. – Youth Sunday School

10:55 a.m. – Worship Service

3:00 p.m. – Service Sunday and Azteca

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016

No Scheduled Activities

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 3, 2016

5:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

6:00 p.m. – Sr. High Youth

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016

8:00 a.m. – Methodist Movers

4:30 p.m. – Trustee Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016

No Scheduled ActivitIes

Thank you so much Kathy Jones

for the hard work you did in painting the handicap parking

spaces in the parking lot.

Dear Patrons of the First United Methodist Church,

We would like to express our gratitude & gratefulness for all the well wishes, support & prayers you have shown to us during this difficult time battling this awful disease of cancer (Leukemia)

We cannot express how much it has meant to us.

Even though Holly’s part is finished we humbly ask that you continue the prayer vigilance for Kim…. for his fight continues and the hardest part of the battle has just begun.

Thank you all again! May the Lord bless you & keep you.

Holly & Kim

Andy Rushing, France, Dallas & Baton Rouge Police Officers and families, Tom Griffith, Tommy Simmons, Rev. Tim Parker, Vera Beech,

Kathy Houston, Wayne Sturdivant, Shannon Pigott, Evelyn Williamson, Debbie Price, Bill Houston, Martha Stephens, Dwayne Willingham, Kim Fink, Bill Thompson, Phyllis & Julia K. Price, Shirley Grace, Shirley Wooten, Elizabeth Burchfield, Madelyn Grace Halford, Logan Byrne, Gary Rush, Tom McNeese, Kelly Cross, Blake Bauer, Mary Ann Nicholson, Tom Shows, Jon Williams, Jane Martin, Theresa Edwards, Toni Marino, Faith Johnson, Abbey Tallia, Peyton Grooms, Kalyn Boyd, Edith McMurray, George Burchfield, Angela Lewis, Kenneth Eaves, Michelle Prichard, Joan Berry, Earl and Doris Phelps, Lucas Porter.

SHUT INS

The Grove - Greta Dick, Georgette Kuykendall, Helen Oglesbee, Angela Varnado

The Myrtles - Frank Little Wesley Manor - Lina Fortenberry, Maryann Hyatt

The Claiborne - Carolyn Powers

HOSPITALS Forrest General - Rev. Bobby Thornhill

ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTIONS SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016

Worship 117 Sunday School 57 Contributions - $ 3,517.00

Food Pantry $ 40.00 Radio $ 250.00

ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTIONS SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016

Worship 128 Sunday School 47 Contributions $ 3,561.00

Pastor’s Fund $ 40.00 Youth $ 331.37

Special Thanks going out to

Blair Powers for helping to spread the sand

in the playground. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.

JULY

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

1 - Joe Shepard

2 - John Toney

4 - Mike & Sharon Kuykendall

6 - Quinn Breland, IV, Jim Seymour, Betty Upton

8 - Damon Griffith, Shirley Wooten

9 - Harry “Dude” Stovall

10 - Ruth Oswalt, Frances Robertson

11 - Alex Price, Jim & Terry Robbins

12- Phoebe Hathorn

13 - Ken Prillhart

16 - Clay Holmes, Dick & Mary Jordan

18 - Quinn Breland, III, Jim Robbins

19 - Justin & Heather Singley

21 - George Burchfield, Jack & Marie Shepard

22 - Kay Givens

24 - Joyce Fortenberry, Margaret Sandifer, Mary E.

Sturdivant

27 - Gwen Burdett

28 - Amber Barber

30 - Carlene Pigott, Dennis & Ann Pittman

31 - David & Jane Martin

A little rain didn't hold us back from our Olympic game night on Sunday. We had the best time running through our obstacle course! I know those that watched had just as much fun as the ones who played. Thanks to those that helped with set up and clean up, too!In the spring we raised enough money to be able to pay in full for 12 kids to attend Camp Wesley Pines. What a blessing! Thanks to those of you who helped make it happen! Our last 2 campers are there this week. Please keep them in your prayers as they grow in their faith and make new friends.The Kouth (2nd-5th) will take a trip to the waterpark in Collins Wednesday, July 27th. If your child plans to go, please RSVP no later than the 25th. If you would like to chaperone, please let me know. Entrance is covered but you will need money for food and drinks throughout the day. We will meet at the church at 9AM and plan to return by 3PM.We will say, "Aloha", and wave the upcoming 6th graders goodbye as they head into Jr high youth with a pancake breakfast July 31st. To keep with tradition, our 3rd graders will receive bibles and we will recognize those moving to Jr high youth during the church service.At the beginning of the summer the kids were encouraged to open their bibles and read. They were given bible verses to read each week and a few to memorize. Everyone will have a chance to say, from memory, their bible verses on the 31st during our Aloha pancake breakfast during Sunday school.

Tears of joy or tears of sorrow, join us Sunday, August 7th for a Boo Hoo Breakfast as we get ready to start back to school. Our annual Blessing of the Backpacks will be held during the worship service on the 7th as well.Mark your calendars! WWW beings August 17th. Registration forms can be picked up Sunday.

Have a great week! KeleighCongratulations to Mamie, Myers and Alleigh for making it to

Acolytes07/24 Sandra07/31 Sophie08/07 Aria & Jadyn08/14 Myers

Nursery Volunteers07/24 Lisa Sims & Mary Vic Dantin07/31 Kayla Barber & Mary Nell Livingston08/07 Allison Foxworth & Liza Hathorn08/14 Keleigh Oglesbee & Sherri Oglesbee

Congratulations to Mamie, Myers and Alleigh for making it to State with their softball team last week!We are still cheering on Brayden and his team as they travel to Arkansas this weekend for the World Series!

Thank you so much to Mrs. Doyle Bradshaw and her family for the generous use of their passes to Gulf Islands Water Park. The junior high group had a great time sliding, splashing, and slowly drifting on

the Lazy River week before last. We even managed to work in a stop at The Rebel Dip for a sweet treat on our way home. There’s nothing that says summer MORE than water slides and dipped cones!

While Luke and Sam are at Wesley Pines this week, the junior high girls will get together with the senior high girls for a painting party filled with time for questions and answers on how to survive middle school and advice from the “Oh, I wish I had known” perspective of the senior high girls. Can’t wait to see some of the

questions! While the girls are painting, the senior high boys will be fishing; and the plan is to all get together after our individual activities. Summer is dwindling down, so let’s make the most of our last summer outings!

Parents of rising junior high youth, please get your surveys back so Youth Council can finalize plans for fall semester. We have many great things planned and can’t wait to see how we can best meet your programming needs! This group is going to be FUN to plan for…and I have a feeling it will be all hands on deck to do what needs to be done!

This Saturday evening we will travel to our last summer movie series showing of The Martian, and this will take the place of our Sunday evening youth programming. We’ll be seeing off some of our seniors for their LAST band camp at PRCC Sunday- good luck to Maggie and Jack as they prepare for the heat and exhaustion that characterize that week!!

Some of you might receive a phone call from our youth over the next week or so as we set up our service projects for Sunday, July 31st. And don’t be shy- if you have a job we can do, give me a call! We are happy to help!

Upcoming Dates:Saturday, July 23rd: Summer Movie SeriesSunday, July 24th: Youth Council 5 PMWednesday, July 27th: Band Camp VisitSunday, July 31st: Service Sunday and AztecaFriday, August 12th through August 14th: TENTATIVE dates for Junior High Back to School Retreat. Details to come, parents!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TRIPLE M’S DINNER

JULY 28, 2016 6:00 P.M.

WESLEY CENTER

You will not want to miss this exciting time of food and fellowship!

Mark your calendars --- OCTOBER 10, 2016

4:00-8:00 pm Wesley Center church wide

BLOOD DRIVE with

United Blood Services

MMM’S MATURE

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