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UPCOMING EVENTS
Day of Prayer
Wednesday, November 18th
Special Prayer Service
6:30 PM
Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 22nd
6:00 PM
Tuscumbia First UMC
Speaker: Bro. Barrett Long
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, November 15
7:30 AM - Chapel Prayer Time
8:30 AM - Awaken Service
9:45 AM - Sunday School
10:50 AM - Morning Service
12:45 PM - Shepherd's Table
6:00 PM - Evening Service
6:00 PM - Youth Service
Monday, November 16
9:00 AM - Day School
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 AM - Day School
10:00 AM - United Methodist Women Unit Meeting
6:00 PM - Shoals Cluster Meeting
9:00 PM - "One Hour Prayer Time" - UNA
Wednesday, November 18
5:30 AM - Altar Prayer Time
10:00 AM - Morning Bible Study
5:45 PM - Fellowship Meal
6:15 PM - Cross Training
6:30 PM - Adult Bible Study
6:30 PM - Ladies Bible Study
6:30 PM - Kids For Christ
7:15 PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 19
6:45 AM - Youth "Breakfast Club"
9:00 AM - Day School
10:00 AM - "Anointed to Heal" Prayer Group
6:30 PM - Shoals Area Laity Meeting
Friday, November 20
8:00 AM - United Methodist Women Bake Sale
November Church Calendar
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
November 22nd - 28th is National Bible Week. If you have brought a new Bible or have an old one
sitting around, you may donate them. We will be putting them in the hands of Tuscumbia residents
who do not have Bibles in their homes.
Children's Ministry
Carol Scheele: carols@hiwaay.net
CROSS TRAINING
Cross Training - Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.
"The Breakfast Club" - Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. at the Youth Building.
Evening Worship Service - Sundays at 6:00 p.m. at the Youth Building.
Website: www.tfumccrosstraining.org
E-mail: sheamap3@aol.com
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The UMW will sponsor a Pre-Holiday Bake Sale on Friday, November 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. in the Family Life Center. All women of the church are encouraged to donate baked goods.
Items can be cakes, candy, pies, cookies, bar cookies or breads. Proceeds will go to UMW mission
Projects.
Circle Meetings - Second Tuesday of each month.
Unit Meeting - Third Tuesday of each month.
United Methodist Women
MEALS ON WHEELS
Route 1 - November 23rd - 25th
Route 2 - November 23rd - 25th
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What's Happening at Tuscumbia First
Fall Festival
Children's Ministry
- October 31, 2009
Fall Festival was held at Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church Saturday, October 31. There
were games, crafts, inflatables, a cake walk and costume contest. Of course there was candy to be handed
out during Trunk-N-Treat. Most of of the car trunks were decorated for the event.
Click here for more pictures.
"Under The Tent"
Shepherd's Table Ministry
- October 6, 2009
To God Be The Glory, And To You Go The Thanks
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Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 22nd
6:00 PM
Tuscumbia First UMC
Speaker: Bro. Barrett Long
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On September 27th, the "church left the building" again, and the Holy Spirit
was definitely on the scene! The weather was picture perfect!!!
The Sunday evening service was transformed into the Under the Tent" event in the park at
McClain Homes. A 40' X 40' tent rented, and 100 folding chairs were borrowed. Ged Grimmitt brought
his 'Lo Boy' trailer to create a stage for Kevin Cook and the Praise Band to sing and Bro. Mike
to preach.
Both the Barnabas and Silas Teams, who go each summer month to the public housing parks for a
free cookout and fellowship, joined efforts to prepare the free meal. This meal was underwritten
by Evangelism and the Shepherd's Table. By 4:00, there were hot dogs and hamburgers with all the
trimmings, chips, and homemade brownies ready for all who came to eat, along with tea, water,
and lemonade to drink. The feast was joined by at least 225 people, and about 75 of these were
our congregation. Isn't it marvelous to have that response?!!
As everyone stood in line to give their orders, and
sat to eat, the Barnabas and Silias Praise Band members, plus some others who gave their Sunday
afternoon, played and sang such wonderful music, that many, including the cooking team, thought
they were hearing a CD. It was a professional sound to say the least!!! Kudos to the sound guys
for hauling the equipment to the site, setting it up, and hauling it back!
There were balloons for the children in shapes they requested, and face painting was available
for all.
Food was served until 5:45, and the service "Under the Tent" began. The children had their
own service with Ms. Carol on a grassy knoll just beyond earshot of the tent. The Praise Band had
the music booklets from the revival, and led the group of over 100 in singing. Bro. Mike gave a
very moving sermon, and there was a response at the front, as well as others who raised their hands
for Bro. David to pray for them.
It was a wonderful evening, and the support of our congregation was very special, and very necessary
indeed. This outreach to the 'least of these' is one of the expectations of Jesus in Matthew
25:34-40. If you were a part of it, even just, and especially through, prayer - you took part
in a special move of God. We likely will not know the extent of the effort in this life, but seeds
were planted. Who knows what beautiful flowers will bloom, and what delicious fruit will be borne
from these seeds? God knows!
- Lynda Bottcher
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Jail Ministry
- June 30, 2009
Our highest priority: Introducing people to Jesus Christ.
How? By loving and caring for people where they are.
People don't care what or who you know until they know that you care!
Every Monday and Tuesday evening people in the Tuscumbia City and Colbert County Jails are being
introduced to Jesus Christ. For years, our Jail Ministry teams have been loving and caring for those
in our community who, for whatever reason, have made poor choices that robbed them of their freedom.
For many years, many of you have been interceding for those in jail and those among us who are called
to this ministry. You have contributed Bibles, daily devotionals, clothes, reading glasses, toothbrushes
and toothpaste, socks and other necessities of life. You have prayed for people you don't know and
you have blessed them in the most difficult circumstances of their lives. Your prayers and gifts have
helped the Jail Ministry team develop relationships that have led 10 women in the last three weeks
to trust Jesus Christ with their very lives (and that is just the last four weeks and just the
women!!).
Our highest priority: Introducing people to Jesus Christ. How? By loving and caring for people where
they are. (Read Matthew 25:31-46 for more information.)
- Betty Belue, Evangelism Work Area Chairperson
Honduras Mission Team Returns Home
- March 6, 2009
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The Honduras Mission Team returned home Saturday, February 22nd, after spending
nearly a week in the country. After a good night's rest at the mission home, the team traveled
4 and 1/2 hours to the village of Jesus de Oroto where they would spend the next 3 and 1/2
days. The team quickly got the clinics set up and began seeing patients that afternoon. This
is the first time BMDMI sent a team to the village and as a result the first day was a bit slow.
However, word got around to the villagers about the ministries available and the clinics quickly
became busy the next three days.
A total of 2739 patients were treated by the medical team of doctors, nurses, dentists, opticians
and pharmacists. There were a few critical cases that required hospitalization and follow up in
Tegucigalpa. In addition, the team included evangelism, children's ministry, clothing ministry,
veterinary and cooks.
An important mission for the team was to establish a church in the village. Revival services were
held each night at the community center. Three ministers on the team spoke the first three nights
- their messages were translated in Spanish by an interpreter. The last service was special - the
local minister spoke, children showed what they learn in Children's Church with a musical performance
and the Mission Team members were recognized and given a special thank you at the close of service.
By the end of the week there were 170 convictions and the community was committed to building a
church.
Thursday, the team left the village and headed back to the mission home. After a quick lunch
the team went to the Good Shepherd's Children Home. The children were happy to see the team
members as they led the team around the grounds and showed them where they slept. Friday was
a free day to rest or shop. Those who chose to go shopping, traveled to the Valley of Angels
that had lots of souvenir shops and a place to buy food and beverages.
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Letters and Reports
SENIOR PASTOR
- Bro. Mike Pope
Read Bro. Mike's Letter
Sermons for 11/15/09
"Made Straight"
"Lord, Teach Us To Pray"
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here to request tape.
ASSOC. PASTOR
- Bro. David Dale
Read Bro. David's Letter
Sermon for 10/18/09
"The Most Important Message In The World"
Click
here to request tape.
MISSION STATEMENT GOALS
Read about our long range goals
MISSIONS REPORT
Read report from our Missions Co-chairs
2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Read report from our Lay Delegate
2009 HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
A message from the Team Leader
Who is BMDMI? Plus Pictures
PSALM 16: SUMATANGA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Click here to learn more
Pictures
2008 FAMILY LIFE RETREAT
Pictures from Camp Sumatanga
2008 FAMILY FALL PICNIC
Pictures from the Gardiner Farm
FAMILY LIFE CENTER
A pictorial from construction to its completion.
Serving the Community
WEDNESDAY WISEGUYS
The "Wednesday Wiseguys" Tutoring Program is a ministry that helps children with their
classwork. Children meet after school on Wednesdays and an evening meal is provided. For more
information, contact Jessica Norwood.
SHEPHERD'S TABLE CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Childrens' Church is provided for those families who attend Shepherd's Table each Sunday at 12:45
p.m. Teachers are always needed. For more information contact Kym Dale.
PIE TEAM
The Pie Team, an evangelism ministry, delivers home made pies to first-time visitors of Tuscumbia
First United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Betty Belue.
MEALS-ON-WHEEL
A group of volunteers, divided into two teams, delivers a nutritious meal two weeks of each month
to the homebound and disabled citizens in Tuscumbia. The route requires less than one hour and the
payoff is a tremendous blessing! For more information, contact Nan Gardiner.
Announcements
POINSETTIAS
Poinsettias may be ordered to be placed in sanctuary on Sunday, December 20th in honor/memory of
loved ones. Orders will be taken through Friday noon, December 4th.
2010 FLOWER CALENDAR
The 2010 Flower Calendar is now on the bulletin board outside the Church Office. If you would like
to place flowers in the sanctuary during 2010, please check dates on the flower calendar.
TUSCUMBIA T-SHIRTS
There is a limited number of adult, short-sleeved Tuscumbia T-shirts available for $10 each from
the Communication Work Area. The shirts have a ad for our church on the back. Money from the T-shirt
sale will go back into the church's Communication budget and covers the cost of the advertising.
Contact Joan Parris is interested in purchasing one.
ACOLYTES NEEDED
If you have a child in the 3rd thru 6th grade who is interested in being an acolyte in the 10:50
Morning Worship services this fall, please sign up on the Children's Bulletin Board.
BEREAVEMENT TEAMS
Our Bereavement Teams work with the family who lost a loved one to offer and prepare a meal to be
served prior to or after the service. This ministry has been such a blessing to so many families!
The team is looking to add new members. If you would like to a part of this ministry, please
contact Beth Wilcoxson.
NEW LIBRARY BOOK
Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels has been donated to the Church Library
in loving memory of Bill O'Steen by the Robert Hudson Class.
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