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CHURCH NEWS               

                                                      

                              

             SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

              LED BY DR. RETT WEBER

For four Sundays -- July 5, 19, 26; August 2 -- we will have a special adult Sunday School class session in the sanctuary led by Dr. Rett Weber of Murray State. The sessions begin at 10 am and end at 10:40 am each of these Sundays. The title of the class is, "What is our role in caring for creation? Using evidence to find answers." This class is sponsored by our Creation Stewardship Ministry Team chaired by Robin Dean.

         Here is Dr. Weber's description of his intent.

How strong is the evidence supporting stewardship of creation and environmental justice? The class will begin with a very brief introduction to the history of theologically based environmental stewardship and environmental justice and then examine the evidence supporting both movements. Through this process the class will examine both the quality of the evidence and opposing viewpoints. The course format will consist of a series of questions examined through lively discussions and micro-lectures.

 

        

  RECEPTION FOR REV. ROBERT GARDNER AND FAMILY

              Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. in the Gym

We will have a reception for Rev. Robert Gardner and his family Jackie, Alexandra, and Grant.  Robert is our new Minister of Special Outreach.  Robert began his work among us officially on June 23.  If you didn't receive the congregational information letter or the biographical sent regarding Bob's education, experiences, and ministry work, call the church office.  We look forward to the ways God will use Robert in our efforts to reach out to our community across racial, cultural, and ethnic lines.

                                                                         

                                                           

Click above to submit a confidential prayer request to Rev. Smith.  Your request will not be shared with other groups unless you request it.  However, the Covenant Prayer Group and Church Staff meet for prayer weekly and would be honored to include your request.  Prayer Works!!

    

TELEVISION SCHEDULE

Sunday at 8:45 am -   Live on Murray Electric Channel 15

Sunday at 11:00 am - Live on Murray Electric Channel 15

Monday at 8:00 pm  - Murray Electric rebroadcasts current Sunday service

SERMONS and WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS
Each week's sermon is now available to read and print online from our web site. In the upper right part of this web page you will see the pastor's picture and links to his offerings.  You can read his online devotional, find a sermon, or look at his Bible study notes. 

You can also Sign up for the Weekly Email Devotional from Rev. Smith.   You can be a part of this weekly spiritual enrichment opportunity by

e-mailing Steve Kroehler at adminassist@murrayfirst.com.

 

                                                      

                             

                        REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Bring  your favorite coffee cup to a meeting....it cuts down on Styrofoam use.  Every year Americans throw away 25 billion polystyrene cups and 25 billion individual water bottles, most of which end up in landfills.  Another important number:  2 1/2 million.  That is how many plastic bottles are thrown away every hour.

      

Sunday Night Book Club

A new monthly Book Club is now meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, exluding December.  Through reading and discussion of key works of literature, spirituality, religion, and contemporary life, participants can be greatly enriched.  The Club will meet in the Christian Life Center Conference Room from 5:30 until 6:45 pm.  Childcare will be provided if requested in advance.  If you are interested in being a part of this group, sign up on Sunday morning or call the church office.  Eric Walker and Rev. Richard Smith are the facilitators.

Nothing But Nets

The people of The United Methodist Church have joined hands with the United Nations Foundation, the National Basketball Association's NBA Cares, Sports Illustrated and other organizations to support Nothing But Nets, a global grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria.  You can help prevent malaria deaths by purchasing a net for only $10.  To buy a net, you can place your donation in the blue containers placed around the facilities or mail to the church office.

Walk By Faith
Meetings are every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM in the CLC gym. Everyone is welcome to join this fun and lively group. We begin with some warm-up stretches, then walk for 20 minutes before cooling down. This is a great low-impact workout for all fitness levels. Hope to see you this week! 

Eunice's Food Ministry
A new ministry has been formed to honor Mrs. Eunice Chambers for her love and her dedication to FUMC. This ministry will work in cooperation with H.E.L.P. (His Everlasting Love Provides). Your donations will be used for the purchase of emergency food for the needy. On the third Tuesday of every month we will be sacking the commodities for the senior food program at Needline. Please join us in this service! For more information contact the church office.

Monthly Bible Study and Lunch
Spend your lunch hour exploring God's word.  This study and luncheon is open to everyone and is on the 4th Tuesday of each  month.  Lunch is served at 12 noon in the social hall with bible study by Rev. Richard Smith following.  Meal is provided by the United Methodist Men and donations are accepted. 


Youth and Children's Ministries
Our children and youth ministries have so much going on, they have their own sites! Check out the activities by clicking on the YOUTH and CHILDREN links above!