TUSCUMBIA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
104 East Third Street
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674

256-383-2853
FAX: 256-383-2855
E-mail: tfumc@hiwaay.net

 

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TUSCUMBIA TIDINGS
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

What's Happening at Tuscumbia First

Fall Festival 2009
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.

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"Under The Tent"
Shepherd's Table Ministry
- October 6, 2009

To God Be The Glory, And To You Go The Thanks

Community Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 22nd
6:00 PM
Tuscumbia First UMC
Speaker: Bro. Barrett Long

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.

Shepherd's Table Cookout
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.

Shepherd's Table Cookout
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

2009 Honduras Mission Trip
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.

2009 Honduras Mission Trip
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.

2009 Honduras Mission Trip
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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ASSOC. PASTOR - Bro. David Dale
Read Bro. David's Letter

Sermon for 10/18/09
"The Most Important Message In The World"
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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
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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.