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Glad Tidings 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

July

2018 Annual Conference

Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ! Thank you FUMC for the privilege of representing you as your 2018 lay member to the Mississippi Annual Conference held in Jackson, MS.

Our theme for this year was Apprenticeship: A Double Portion. Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. read 2 Kings 2:7-14 (Common English Bible) as the text for his sermon on “Being Intentional”. He states, “One of the best ways to be intentional about being a ‘disciple of Jesus Christ’ is by inten-tionally following someone that is becoming or is already where we desire to be in Christ. This is practicing intentional discipleship. It is finding those that can be your mentor so that you may become their apprentice. No one becomes a mature disciple of Christ by accident. It is an exercise of the will.”

The conference celebrated saving lives through our two year Imagine No Malaria Mission Focus. According to the 2017 Imagine No Malaria Impact Overview: It is estimated that 6.8 million deaths from malaria have been averted since 2001; Globally, over 6 million United Methodists accepted the challenge to raise funds. Together we have provided over 4 million mos-quito nets; renovated 61 facilities; treated over 2.7 million people with ma-laria; protected over 175,000 structures with indoor residual spraying; trained thousands of community health workers and volunteers.

Our own Rev. Mattie Gibson delivered a moving sermon during the service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance. From May 29, 2017 to May 6, 2018, 19 clergy and 20 clergy spouses graduated into their eternal Heavenly Home. 24 retirees were honored with a celebration service. The service of Ordina-tion and Commissioning recognized Rev. Ricky Reece and 1 other person as Associate Members. There were 13 persons recognized as Commission-ing Members and 13 persons were ordained as Elders. At the end of the service, 6 persons accepted the Call to ministry. Praise God!

In July, 2018, the Council of Bishops will suggest 3 plans to go forward on the issue of ordaining homosexuals. In February of 2019, the General Con-ference will vote on 1 of the 3 plans or may suggest something entirely dif-ferent. Let us be in constant prayer for God’s Will to be accomplished.

The highlight and surprise of Annual Conference is when Bishop Swanson announced appointments for the up-coming year. I was completely con-fused when Bro. Tom did not go onto the stage to be recognized as District Superintendent for the Senatobia District. When all appointments were rec-ognized, Bishop Swanson asked that Tom and Shannon come to the front of the auditorium. He told us of the very recent Glory Sighting event in Tom and Shannon’s life. Bro. Tom said that God had called him to go and serve the Louisville United Methodist Church. As God’s servants, Bro. Tom and Shannon accepted the call and the challenge. Please pray daily for our loved ones. We can hear Bro. Tom saying to his new congregation, “My name is Tom Potter. I am pastor of Louisville United Methodist Church where we are “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transforma-tion of the World. AMEN

Renee Geiger

Head of the Church

The Lord Jesus Christ

Church Staff

Pastor Daniel Herring

Youth Minister

Jason Anding

Music Director Brooke Wright

Organist Linda Whitehurst

Facilities Manager

Scott Crawford

Secretary Tonya Wiggins

Accountant Jerry Dantone

Director-Children’s Activities

Amy Killebrew

Angel Keeper

Pam Boykin

Custodian

Milissa Dunn

Retired Pastors

Rev. Johnny Dinas, Rev. Jack Smith, Rev. Sam Dodd,

Rev. Cora Ford Ingram

Connectional Ministry

Bishop James E. Swanson

District Superintendent

Rev. Rusty Keen

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Herring’s First Sunday 8:30am Peacetime Worship

Sanctuary

9:30am Breakfast in the

Fellowship Hall

9:45am Sunday School

10:55am Traditions

Worship-Sanctuary

Youth leave for Lake

Junaluska, NC

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1:30pm

Staff meeting

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4

5

6

7

8

8:30am Peacetime Worship

Sanctuary

9:30am Breakfast in the

Fellowship Hall

9:45am Sunday School

10:55am Traditions

Worship-Sanctuary

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10

12 noon-

Bulletin deadline

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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice

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13

M4 Camp

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15 8:30am Peacetime Worship-

Sanctuary

9:30am Breakfast in the

Kitchen

9:45am Sunday School

10:55am Traditions Worship-

Sanctuary

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12 noon-

Bulletin deadline

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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice

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4:00pm

Newsletter Deadline

(due 3rd Thursday of

each month)

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22

8:30am Peacetime Worship-

Sanctuary

9:30am Breakfast in the

Fellowship Hall

9:45am Sunday School

10:55am Traditions Worship-

Sanctuary

No Youth Refuge

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12 noon-

Bulletin deadline

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6:45pm Adult Choir Practice

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29

8:30am Peacetime Worship

9:30am Breakfast in the

Fellowship Hall

9:45am Sunday School

10:55am Traditions Worship-

Sanctuary

NO Youth Refuge

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1 August

12 noon-

Bulletin deadline

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Children’s

Ministry

Event

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Pray everyday at 12:00 noon

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July 1: Michelle Dalton Evey Moore

July 8: Brooke Foster Lynsie Carpenter

July 15: Kayla Watts Heather Vance

July 22: Muffet McPhail Lindsey Griffin

July 29: Michelle Dalton Mary-Faith Vance

July 1: Bobby Wade Glenn Young

July 8: Bubba Lehman Matt Housel

July 15: Paul Smith Terry Moody

July 22: Phil Poovey Rick Stanford

July 29: Robin Dambrino Jimbo Griffin

July

Communion Stewards-Bob and Carole White

Greeters-8:30– Carol Poovey

10:30– Rita Gober and Liz Barham

Offering Counters-Ward Brister and Bobby Wade

July 1: Eli Housel and Drew Klinck

July 8: Josh Miller and Zamarieionna Hammond

July 15: Mary-Faith Vance and Mary Grace Klinck

July 22: Beau Vance and Robbie Stephenson

July 29: India Thayer and Erica Moss

BREAKFAST HOSTS (SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES)

July –Flock and Missing Years

Beginning at 9:30am before Sunday School Class at 9:45am. Be sure to come on down to the Fellowship Hall or a quick breakfast and fellowship!

*Each class, please remember to clean up after breakfast!

IF YOU FEEL LED TO SERVE IN ANY OF THESE AREAS, OR TO BE REMOVED, PLEASE CONTACT THE

OFFICE AT 662-226-3148

Children’s Activities: Children preschool-6th grade

July 13-15: M4 Camp July 25th: FUMC Kids Back to School Swim Party Kiwanis Pool August 4th: Children’s Even-more information later

Sunday School-9:45am

High School/7th & grade -3rd floor

Sunday Night UMYF Refuge -5:30-7:30pm with meal..

Morning Glory Breakfast-Tuesdays at 7am (7th-12th graders) -during school year

Wednesdays- 4-5:00pm-serve at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club-during school year.

Wednesday Night Live Small Groups –Bible Study

Groups

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Wednesday Night Live will resume in August!

1– Will Hunt, Sloane Reid, Andrew

Williams

2– Paige Juchheim, Pacey Whitt

3– Chase Brown, Heather Burnett,

Mike Chandler

4– Beth Roberts

5– Tate Brister, Sam Waits

7– Evey Moore, Fran Strider, Robert

Wade III, Doris Weatherall

8– Garrett Kyle, Brent Thomas

9– David Crawford

11– Tyler Turner

12– Allen Elizabeth Stanford, Drew

Klinck

14– Linda Lehman, Annie Brassfield

15– Madelyn Harlow, Liam Thayer

16-Donna Bright, Brylee Young

17– Jolene Duke

21– Brent Dalton, Karlyn Grubb, Linda

Mann, Gracie Willis

22– Renee Branson, Woodsy Hobgood,

Becky Taylor

23– Jane Ashley

24– Margaret Burris

25– Roy Lee Whittemore

28– David McElwrath

29– Becky Carson, Elizabeth

McElwrath, Muffet McPhail

30– Frank Collins, Katherine Smith

Tim & Linda Whitehurst-3rd

Charles & Ryan Williams-6th

Mark and Tanya Turner-9th

Carl & Renee Branson-10th

Jerry & Rena Dantone-14th

Casey & Amy Killebrew-17th

Chris & Sara Miller-22nd

LINE OF CREDIT REPORT

June 30, 2018

The following is a report of our outstanding debt at Regions Bank with regard to our property purchases and parking lots, TV project and the purchase of a van. Reduction of this debt and the amount paid in interest is made through your offerings in pledges and Debt Dollar donations.

BEGINNING LOAN BALANCE—AUG. 2010 $366,500.00

ADDITIONAL LOAN-APRIL 18, 2017 (TV Project) $35,000.00

PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS- 2010 THRU 2017 $362,500.00

INTEREST PAYMENTS- 2010 THRU 2017 $53,713.30

CREDIT LINE BALANCE- JANUARY 1, 2018 39,000.00

ADDITIONAL LOAN-FEBRUARY 15,2018 (VAN) $40,219.75

PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS- 2018 $22,219.75

INTEREST PAYMENTS- 2018 1282.33

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TOTAL INTEREST PAYMENTS $54,995.63

LINE OF CREDIT BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30,2018 $57,000.00

Our current monthly interest cost at a rate of 4.25% is $201.88

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Vacation Bible School

Operation 206

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH

161 SOUTH LINE STREET

GRENADA, MS 38901

662-226-3148 OFFICE

662-226-3162 FAX

grenadaumc@gmail.com

E-MAILS & NEWSLETTER

Samaritan Fund The Samaritan Fund will receive donations every “first” Sunday (July 1). Please prayerfully consider giving to this fund. The money collected is well spent helping peo-ple in need in our local commu-nity.

Soup Kitchen Donations continue to be needed for the Soup Kitchen. Every “second” Sunday we will collect non-perishable items (July 8).

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TV broadcasts are on local cable channel 72

at 8:30, 10:55, and 6:30.

June 3

Sunday School-68

8:30 Service-60

10:55 Service-112

You can now watch services “LIVE”

Go to the church website at

www.grenadafirst.com and click Live

Stream. Times are 8:30 am and 10:55am

June 17

Sunday School-95

8:30 Service-40

10:55 Service-103

June 10

Sunday School-131

8:30 Service-54

10:55 Service-121

June 24

Sunday School-116

8:30 Service-50

10:55 Service-129