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8:30am3:30pm
CR: Choir Room CH: Cokesbury LK: Large Kitchen ML: Manchester Lakes
S: Sanctuary SK: Small Kitchen SR: Stage Room P: Parlor PR:
Parsonage YR: Youth Room
Register at francoinaumc.org
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Sunday, September 17th 8:15am12:30pm–Nursery Open(infants/toddlers)
8:30am–Communion Worship (S) 9:45am–Christian Education (all ages)
9:45am–Contemporary Service (S) 10:00am–Span of Ages (SK)
11:00am–Upper Room Scripture Discussion (PR) 11:00am–Worship &
Children’s Church (S) 12:00Long Range Planning Group (P)
6:00pm–Youth Group (CH & YR) 7:00pmNA Meeting (SR) Monday,
September 18th 7:00pm–Financial Peace Demo (CH) Tuesday, September
19th 9:30amWorship Planning (SK/P) 6:00pmWWP NoVA PSG (SR)
7:00pmPraise Band Rehearsal (S) Wednesday, September 20th
9:30am‘The God I Never Knew’ (PR) 10:00am–Manchester Lakes Bible
Study (ML) 7:30pmTrustee Meeting (CH) 7:30pm–AA Meeting (SR)
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Thursday, September 21st 9:30amMom’s Life (PR) 6:30pmPhoenix Rising
Mealsack Prep(CH) 7:00pmNuture and Care Meeting (SK) Friday,
September 22nd 5:15pmPhoenix Rising Mealsack Delivery (RT1 Target
6pm) Saturday, September 23rd 8:00amFUMM
Breakfast,Study&Fellowship (CH) 800amStephen Ministry Workshop
(6215 Rolling Road) Sunday, September 24th 8:15am12:30pm–Nursery
Open(infants/toddlers) 8:30am–Communion Worship (S)
9:45am–Christian Education (all ages) 9:45am–Contemporary Service
(S) 10:00am–Span of Ages (SK) 11:00am–Upper Room Scripture
Discussion (PR) 11:00am–Worship & Children’s Church (S) 1:30pm
Worship Planning Meeting (SK/P) 6:00pm–Youth Group (CH & YR)
7:00pmNA Meeting (SR)
Worship Series: Come to the Table
In this “Come to the Table” series, we hear the call to dine with
Jesus— an invitation that means much more than a simple eating
experience. It never was with Jesus. The table was the place where
he not only fed people, but challenged them to acts of hospitality
that reflect God’s way. When we say “yes” to the place at Christ’s
table, we accept a way of life that embraces God’s denition of
love, peace, grace and joy.
September 24th And the Table Will be Wide October 1st The Table of
Grace-World Communion Sunday (One Service, 10am only)
“Wrestling with Worries: Let Go and Let God”
Sermon by Rev. Melissa Porter-Miller Accompanying scriptures:
Lamentations 3:19-26 & Matthew 6:25-34
Franconia United Methodist Church 6037
Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22310
703 9715151 Main phone FranconiaUMC.org
[email protected]
Franconia United Methodist Church September 17, 2017
Where can I find it? Welcome Guest, Nursery, Sunday School &
Children’s Worshippage 2
Children & Youthpage 3 Stayin’ in the Loop with FUMCpage
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Our Week in a Glancepage 5 Prayer Requestspage6
FYIpage 7
Pizza with the Pastor Oct. 8th at 12:15pm You are invited to have
pizza with our pastor! If you are new to Franconia UMC, this is a
great way to learn more about who we are and what we are about.
Pizza with the Pastor is an informal gathering where you can learn
more about the United Methodist Church and specifically Franconia
UMC, meet Pastor Melissa, ask questions, and most of all have free
pizza. If you are interested in exploring church membership or just
interested in learning more, we are excited to have the opportunity
to get to know you better and share our excitement about what God
is doing through Franconia UMC. Email us, let us know you are
coming,
[email protected]
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FFFUUUMMMCCC……… *Phoenix Rising Meal PrepSept 21st *Phoenix
Rising Meal DeliverySept 22nd *First Day of FallSept 22nd *Stephen
Ministry WorkshopSept 23rd *FUMM BreakfastSept 23rd *Financial
Peace ClassSept 25th *Game NightSept 29th *World Communion
SundayOct 1st *Youth Mission Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner Oct 1st
*Kingdom HeroesOct 6th *Pizza with the PastorOct 8th *Columbus
DayOct 9th *TrunkNTreatOct 21st *Daylight Savings Time EndsNov 5th
*Thanksgiving DinnerNov 19th *ThanksgivingNov 23rd *Winter
BeginsDec 21st *Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dec
24th & 25th
Scripture of the Week “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 This ministry is
designed to meet the spiritual needs of children that aren’t
“Little kids” anymore, but aren’t Teenagers yet either. Kingdom
Heroes is geared for children 1012 years old. We recognize there is
a unique struggle at this time of transition to know who you are,
and who you want to become. This ministry is designed to equip and
empower young disciples as they face huge changes in their lives,
bodies, friends, and schools. Kingdom Hereos grounds them in the
Word of God, encourages them to boldly become who He made them to
be, and professes that they are a beloved child of GOD now and
ALWAYS! Kingdom Heroes meets on the second Friday of each month
from 6:007:30pm, next group is October 6th. (1st Friday this month
only). Want to invite EVERYONE to our Mission Fundraiser Spaghetti
Dinner, October 1st at 6pm. Please invite your family and friends
to come out and hear from the youth, see some of our pictures and
enjoy dinner with us. God is doing a great work through our youth.
We are so thankful for your support in all that we do.
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James Harris Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries
[email protected] Last Week’s Attendance:
Sunday School 12 Children’s Worship – 8 Kingdom Heroes – 8 Youth
Group 6
We had an amazing weekend for both the Children and youth
ministries! Kingdom Heroes and the relaunch of ‘FLY’ Youth Group
was a huge success We learn about each other and the awesome God we
serve. Not sure what these amazing groups are or where your child
fits in? Please contact me and find out! Thank you to our FUMC and
our church families for your continued support. It only works if we
work together! #FUMCFLY
GUEST WELCOME PACKET Let us welcome you! If this is your first time
visiting Franconia United Methodist Church, please be sure to let
us know. We’d like to give you a Guest Packet, located
in the main entrance. Also, please grab a coffee cup, wake up with
FUMC! Following worship, join us for fellowship, coffee, tea, etc.,
in Cokesbury Hall.
Sunday School for Everyone
9:45am Sunday School for Adults: The Seekers – Meets Room C304 of
Cokesbury Building 11:00am Sunday School for Adults: Upper Room:
Meets in the Parlor Room.
Span of Ages in Harmony Class: Meets in the Small Kitchen
Hurricane Disaster Response: Please pray for those whose
lives have been impacted by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Please also
pray for Early Response Teams, disaster coordinators, and the many
volunteers who are working tirelessly to provide relief. If you
would like to give to UMCOR’s relief and recovery efforts, you can
make your check out to Franconia UMC and designate your check or
donation “Disaster Relief”.
Nursery and Children’s Time All children, young and old, are always
welcome to worship together. Our nursery is available to children
under 3yrs. We offer a safe and loving environment, staffed by paid
and volunteer individuals who are trained in the FUMC Child
Protection Policies. The nursery is open 8:15am12:30pm, and is
located on the first floor of our Cokesbury Education Building.
Children ages 3yrs.6th grade, may join their friends in the Stage
Room for fun and visiting during service. Please ask an usher for
additional assistance if needed.
***All children must be signed in and out. Please do not send
children alone.*** Children’s Time during 11am service: All
children are called to the front of the church for a special
message. Children’s Church during 11am service: Following
children’s time, children 3yrs to 3rd grade, are escorted to 1st
floor in Cokesbury Building. The children are treated to their own
lessons, music, and craft, when possible. Parents may pick up
children on the 1st floor following worship.
2 Seeking Financial Peace? Join this 9
week course every Monday evening 79pm, in Cokesbury Hall. 1. Set up
an emergency fund equal to three to six months of expenses (i.e.,
monthly payments for mortgage, utilities, insurances, food) in a
money market account. An emergency fund is not an investment,
rather it is insurance to cover true emergencies, such as
automobile repairs, unexpected medical bills, loss of a job; it is
not to be used for household purchases, clothing, or a new car. 2.
Instead of incurring interest charges through borrowing money or
using a credit card to purchase nonessential items, establish a
sinking fund, save, and pay cash for such purchases. 3. Wealth
building for retirement is a marathon, not a sprint to the finish
line. After establishing an emergency fund, invest15 percent of
your household income in Roth IRAs and pretax retirement plans. The
earlier you start the greater the magic of compound interest will
work for you. Register online www.fpu.com or call Thom Hostetter
for more info at 703 9719107.
Span of Ages is Harmony IS BACK! Sundays 1011am in the Small
Kitchen with an exciting 8 weeks to follow! This new study on 'Paul
and the Galatians' promises an understanding of salvation through
faith in Jesus Christ and His Cross. See you there!
Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide
distinctively Christian oneonone care to those who are experiencing
all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation
and community. This ministry is a confidential. serving those
hospitalized, terminally ill, aging or elderly, has a disability,
homebound or institutionalized, in prison or an exoffender or
family member, moving into or out of our community, facing life
transitions, separated or divorced, in job crisis, experiencing
birth or adoption, or in spiritual crisis. There is a Stephen
Ministry workshop on Saturday, September 23rd from 8am to 1pm
hosted by Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd.,
Springfield, VA, 22152. If interested, contact Barbara Lawrence,
FUMC Stephen Ministry Leader at 7036285283.
Stewardship StudyEarn Save Give. John Wesley boils fiscal
responsibilities down to just three rules: Earn all you can. Save
all you can. Give all you can. Sounds simple, right? Yes, but not
easy, especially in today’s culture of consumerism. This study by
James Harnish help us take a close look at Wesley’s practical
wisdom for money management. This fourweek study begin the week of
October 8th. There are three opportunities to plug in at 9:45 AM
(Span of Ages); 11:00 (The Upper Room Class) and Monday Night study
at 7:15 pm.
The God I Never Knew by Robert MorrisHow Real Friendship with the
Holy Spirit Can Change Your Life Who is the Holy Spirit and exactly
what does He do? Many people find the Holy Spirit mysterious and
confounding, the ultimate source of truth and comfort. The God I
Never Knew clearly explains that the Holy Spirit's chief desire is
for relationship to offer us the encouragement and guidance of a
trusted friend. This insightful and biblicallybased book moves
beyond theological jargon, religious tradition, and cultural
misconceptions to clarify what the Holy Spirit promises to dwell
within you, be your helper, guide you into all truth, comfort you,
pray for you, show you things to come, never leave you. Join us
Wednesday mornings thru November 1st. in the Parsonage from 9:30 to
11am. If interested, contact Barbara Lawrence, FUMC Stephen
Ministry Leader at 7036285283.
Mentors Wanted. Can you commit , 1 hour a week, your choice of day,
during a students lunch time? Franconia Elem. School is seeking
adults willing to listen and talk with students oneonone. No
special training required. (background check required. Men always
in demand.) contact Dana Harrison.
[email protected] or
7035676459
Name Tags created by Nurture and Care Committee have been
successful in helping Pastor Melissa and the congregation get to
know each other! Many members have not picked up their nametag.
Unclaimed nametags are now located on table in Cokesbury. Please
wear your nametags every Sunday. If you would like a nametag,
please print your name legibly on the list. James Harris, Director
Youth Ministries is working to obtain parental permission to make
nametags for our youth. Many thanks. –Debbie 7
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
[email protected]
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for
you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:1618 Requesting Ongoing Prayers: Mary
Bohannon, Lee Cefaratti, Laurie Coligan, Conrad family, Culp/Wease
family, June Dawson, William Dawson, Greg Deutsch, Norma Dodson,
Billy Dondero’s family, Peggy Fields, Lee Fletcher’s family, Tom
Francis, Adiatu Fullah, Tito Funez, Patty Garland, Erin Gelhaus,
Bill Hampton, Heavener Family, Virginia Harrison, Emmanuelle
Hileman, Ann Hostetter, Rose DumLeaIreland, Joanna Jones family,
Christopher M. Kamara and family, Kaufax family, Linda Keefer and
family, family of Rev. Keary Kincannon, Lee Komich, Judy Kunec,
Cindy Lamgary, Barb Lawrence and Remifo family, Laurie, Julia Lee,
Mike Markarrall, Shawn McNulty, Shawn McNulty’s niece, Ronald
Machalek, Carolina Marquez, Rafael Marquez, Victoria Martin, Pam,
Fabienne Michel, Fred Mullins, Nature & Nurture Committee, Pam
Nicholson, Paniagua family, Jonathon Parrish, Edwin Peña, Family of
Phyllis Penick, Elva Posey, Mary and Billy Powers, Rev. Jeff
Roberts, Ruth Romeo, Henry Sam’s family, Sally, Ramona Schaan,
Larry Simms, Rev. Michael SiuthlandVess, Marie Stravlo’s father,
Susan Stuart, Jack T., Jill & Sylvia Taylor, Jody Tebar, Arlene
Tibodeau, Ora Titus, Virginia, Don Walker’s family and friends, Don
Waits, Linwood Welch, Margaret Welch (Hudson Silver), Mark Wilson,
Renae Winn, Bob Winter, People of Yemen, and all caregivers, all
those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Prayers for those serving –
Military and Civilian: Heather Anderson, David Blau, Trey Cromwell,
Leigha Groves, Mark Friermood, Emily Guest, Seth Gregory, Jonathan
Guffey, Nicolas Jenkins, Matthew Kirkpatrick, Zach LaHue, Karl
Maier, Nick Neuroth , Andy Nye, Tom Opalak, Adrian & Breck
Perry, Andrew Robinson, Craig Romeo, Nate Seymour, Ryan Shaffer,
Carol Stahl, John Waller, Bernadette Watson, Charles Wells, and
Will Watson.
Please complete green ‘Prayer/Praise Request” form to add a loved
one to our Prayer Circle. Prayer recipients are added/removed to
this list by notifying the church office at
