April 10âApril 14
Rev. Byron Vance Rev. Angela Teel Rev. Ava Rozelle
(205) 338-3374; fax 205-338-0025 emergency contact: 256-390-9002
First United Methodist Church
2200 3rd Ave. North, Pell City, AL 35125 205-338-3374; www.pellcityfumc.org
March 22, 2017
Holy Week April 10-14 Easter April 16
(Sunrise Service: Chapel in the Pines at 6:30am)
Youth Sunday April 23
April 10—April 14
Confirmation Sunday April 30
Services at Noon followed by lunch Monday, April 10
Rev. Greg Hand Grace Church of Eden
(one combined service at Chapel in the Pines)
Tuesday, April 11
Wednesday, April 12
Mother Mollie Roberts
Rev. William Robinson
St. Simon Peter Episcopal
Rocky Zion Baptist Church
Thursday, April 13
Dr. John Thweatt First Baptist Church
Friday, April 14
Rev. Byron Vance First United Methodist Church
Church Picnic April 30 (following service)
Worship Without Walls May 7 Chapel Season Begins May 7 Morning Watch Begins
May 7 Senior Sunday May 21
Reminder…
Thursday, April 13, 6pm
Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 14, 6pm
Tenebrae Service
First United Methodist Church 2200 3rd Avenue North Pell City, AL 35125 205-338-3374 pellcityfumc.org
It is time to order your Easter Lilies for the Sanctuary altar for Easter Sunday. Please contact the church office with names to be printed in the bulletin.
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TRANSFORMING LIVES
Finding a Place at the BIG TABLE! At gatherings of my family, there was always the big table for adults and a smaller kids’ table. You wanted to eventually make it to the big table and wondered, with its limited seating, if you'd ever get the chance. Worship at PCFUMC isn't that way. There is always room at the table. (Now, we do offer Children's Church in the Garner Room during the 10:30 worship time for kids aged 3K - 3rd grade. This time is designed for the ways their minds are learning at those younger ages.) Here are some tips on helping kids (of all ages) worship... at the big table.
Bring a Bible. Even if the reading is on the screen in Wide Open, it is helpful to read along and see the bigger context of the passage. This is helpful for early readers also to follow along while Scripture is read.
It's ok to Smile. Kids smile all the time ...at each other...at things that are funny, and sometimes funny things happen in worship. We all need to smile more.
Sing (even if you're not in the Choir or Praise Team) Ever wake yourself up snoring? Sometimes we sing like that. We hear ourselves, and then stop. Sing anyway, it is a joyful noise to the Lord.
Invite someone, and sit with them. I've read studies that the most common reason someone didn't go to church is that no one invited them. Invite people often to worship with you and offer to meet them at the door.
Worship is a way God's grace tends the soil of our souls. No matter our age or station, race or gender, everyone’s soul needs tending. Find your place at the Big Table of Worship at PCFUMC. —Peace of Christ, Byron
REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
Youth News! Upcoming Events
*Mission Trip $50 Deposit and Participation Form are DUE This year we are going with Passport Mission Base Camp in Atlanta, GA and will be working with underprivileged children at a Summer Literacy Camp. We have 4 youth spaces left (First Come, First Serve). We will need 2 male and 2 female chaperones if anyone is interested- Chaperones go at no cost. Total Youth Cost is $300 and goes up to $325 if youth register after April 5. Detailed information and Participation Form can be found in the bin outside of my office. *Youth Wednesday Night Focus:
Save the Date:
April 23- Youth Sunday - Practice on Wednesday April 19- 5-7:30 May 21- Senior Sunday June 18-24 Youth Summer Mission Trip (Missions Away) July 9-15 Youth Service Week (Missions Here)
PCFUMC Youth Ministry is looking for Adult Summer Volunteers to: * Provide dinner for the youth on Wednesday Nights (1 time commitment) * Lead a short (10 minute) devotion on Wednesday Nights (1 time commitment) * Lead a Jr. High Boys Bible study (6 Week commitment) * Lead a Sr. High Boys Bible study (6 Week commitment) * Chaperone the Youth Mission Trip in Atlanta, Georgia: June 18-24. (1 week commitment) * Chaperone Youth Service Week- Daily Missions in Pell City 9-4pm: July 10-14 (1- 5 day commitment) If you are interested in learning more information about any of these volunteer opportunities contact Kristi by email [email protected]
Sunday March 26th is the Sunday set aside by the United Methodist Church around the globe to raise funds in support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). These funds help UMCOR act as the arms and legs of Christ’s church so that we can assist those impacted by crisis or chronic need. UMCOR responded to human suffering: When tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma; When children in Zimbabwe lost parents to AIDS; When a massive tsunami devastated lives in Japan; And when the next mass crisis occurs, we will be prepared to respond. It is your generous giving through One Great Hour of Sharing that allows us to respond when disaster strikes. Please make your contribution on March 26th to enable the United Methodist Church to offer aid in Jesus’ name to those who suffer.
Thank you to everyone who has been so generous in supporting our mission efforts in Belarus! Please be in prayer for us as we travel, and especially when we pass through Belarusian customs early on March 31st. Also be in prayer for the children in the orphanage, the teachers and staff of the orphanage, our translators, and our host families. Finally, please remember in prayer our partner churches, Reconciliation Church in Bobruisk, Bobruisk Baptist, and Lida UMC. We return April 10. —Eric & Judy Hicks
TRANSFORMING LIVES
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REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
To My Pell City FUMC Family,
Last weekend 13 of our 4th-6th grade kids, along with 4 chaperones, joined 400 other tweens for an overnight tween retreat at Camp Sumatanga. It was such an amazing experience for all!
Performances in both services!
All children are invited to participate in Waving of the Palms,
No special attire requested. We will collect children from Palm Waving.
Please meet in the
April 9th
April 9th.
Garner Room at 10:00am
I just want to take a few moments to say thank you to the church family here at Pell City First UMC. Until now I have to admit I didn’t know why it took so long for thank you notes to appear in a newsletter or a bulletin at a church. It has never bothered me but I have wondered about it. I now know it is because of the difficulty of such a seemingly simple task in the midst of grief. I have seen how hard it is to function when trying to do even the most basic things and I am now experiencing this first hand. Writing a thank you note is another reminder that my mom is no longer here with me. So first, I want to say thank you to all who have ever had the courage to sit down and write a thank you note to anyone after the death of a loved one. I want to say thank you for all of the phone calls, the texts, the beautiful and thoughtful cards of sympathy. Thank you for bringing food when I was so lost in grief I could not remember I was even hungry. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers and hugs which have given and continue to give me strength during this time. Thank you for coming to the visitation, it was such a long way to come to be the presence and light of Christ when I was wandering in darkness. Thank you for sharing your own stories of loss of parents and other family or friends and how you have traveled the journey and continue to do so. Thank you most of all for reminding me of the hope and certainty that as a child of God I am not alone. —Pastor Angela
You still have time to place your order for hymnals. You may purchase one or more hymnals in memory or honor of someone. The cost is $20 each and will include a label with the name of the person being recognized and your name. Contact the church office (205-338-3374) with your information.
Upcoming Events: March 22: Wednesday Evenings Small groups & Choir
March 26:
NO Confirmation Class
March 29:
NO Children’s Programs
April 2:
Spring Break
Spring Break
CLUB 456 Service Day Confirmation Class 12:00-2:00
April 5:
Wednesday Evenings Small groups & Choir
"Thus says the LORD of hosts: Render true
April 7-8:
3rd Grade Bible Lock-in
April 9: Waving of palms **All kids invited**
Children’s Choir performance
judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another. —Zechariah 7:9-10
Both services
Confirmation Class 12:00-1:30
April 12: No children’s Programs Holy week
April 15: Easter Egg Hunt—10:00-12:00
Ron Jones, John McGee, Paul Schroader, Mary Roberts, Michael Miller, Mary Alice Keitges, Bill Cloud, Gerald Grainger, and Kenny Martin —Our sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Jenny Gauld.
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REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
Calendar March 23-April 6 Thursday, March 23 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111 Friday, March 24 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 Saturday, March 25 6:30a Gideon’s-Fellowship Hall 9:00a UMW District Mtg.-Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 26 Belarus Mission Trip 8:30a Sanctuary Worship 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Sanctuary Worship 10:30a Wide Open Worship-Beacon Monday, March 27 Belarus Mission Trip Ageless Wonders Outing-TBD 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 1:30p Staff Meeting-Conference Room 4:30p Superintendency Mtg.-Conf. Room 5:00P Weight Watchers-Fellowship Hall 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p Narcotics Anon-Room 204 Tuesday, March 28 Belarus Mission Trip 2:30p Loaves & Fishes-Beacon Kitchen 5:30p Disciple III-Room 111 6:00– SPRC Meeting-Conference Room 7:00p Cub Scouts-2nd Floor
COMING . . . (see front page for details)
Wednesday, March 29 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 8:30a Yahweh Yoga-Room 106 9:30a Day Care Chapel-Sanctuary 10:30a Yoga Chair Stretching-Room 106 6:30p Disciple I-Room 111 7:00p Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Thursday, March 30 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111 Friday, March 31 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 7:00p AA Meeting-New Beginnings Class Saturday, April 1 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Gideon’s-Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 2 Belarus Mission Trip 8:30a Sanctuary Worship 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Sanctuary Worship 10:30a Wide Open Worship-Beacon 12:00p Confirmation Class-Conference Room Monday, April 3 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 1:30p Staff Meeting-Conference Room 5:00P Weight Watchers-Fellowship Hall
7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p Narcotics Anon-Room 204 Tuesday, April 4 Belarus Mission Trip 2:30p Loaves & Fishes-Beacon Kitchen 5:30p Disciple III-Room 111 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Veteran’s Support Group-Room 106 7:00p Cub Scouts-2nd Floor Wednesday, April 5 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 8:30a Yahweh Yoga-Room 106 9:30a Day Care Chapel-Sanctuary 10:30a Yoga Chair Stretching-Room 106 10:30a Women’s Bible Study-Conference Room
5:30p Fellowship Supper-Beacon 5:45p Youth-3rd Floor 6:30p Small Groups 6:30p Disciple I-Room 111 7:00p Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Thursday, April 6 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 10:00a Prayer Shawl Ministry-Fellowship Hall 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111
Holy Week Services
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday - Closed
Website: www.pellcityfumc.org
(205) 338-3374; fax 205-338-0025 emergency contact: 256-390-9002
First United Methodist Church
2200 3rd Ave. North, Pell City, AL 35125 205-338-3374; www.pellcityfumc.org
March 22, 2017
Holy Week April 10-14 Easter April 16
(Sunrise Service: Chapel in the Pines at 6:30am)
Youth Sunday April 23
April 10—April 14
Confirmation Sunday April 30
Services at Noon followed by lunch Monday, April 10
Rev. Greg Hand Grace Church of Eden
(one combined service at Chapel in the Pines)
Tuesday, April 11
Wednesday, April 12
Mother Mollie Roberts
Rev. William Robinson
St. Simon Peter Episcopal
Rocky Zion Baptist Church
Thursday, April 13
Dr. John Thweatt First Baptist Church
Friday, April 14
Rev. Byron Vance First United Methodist Church
Church Picnic April 30 (following service)
Worship Without Walls May 7 Chapel Season Begins May 7 Morning Watch Begins
May 7 Senior Sunday May 21
Reminder…
Thursday, April 13, 6pm
Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 14, 6pm
Tenebrae Service
First United Methodist Church 2200 3rd Avenue North Pell City, AL 35125 205-338-3374 pellcityfumc.org
It is time to order your Easter Lilies for the Sanctuary altar for Easter Sunday. Please contact the church office with names to be printed in the bulletin.
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TRANSFORMING LIVES
Finding a Place at the BIG TABLE! At gatherings of my family, there was always the big table for adults and a smaller kids’ table. You wanted to eventually make it to the big table and wondered, with its limited seating, if you'd ever get the chance. Worship at PCFUMC isn't that way. There is always room at the table. (Now, we do offer Children's Church in the Garner Room during the 10:30 worship time for kids aged 3K - 3rd grade. This time is designed for the ways their minds are learning at those younger ages.) Here are some tips on helping kids (of all ages) worship... at the big table.
Bring a Bible. Even if the reading is on the screen in Wide Open, it is helpful to read along and see the bigger context of the passage. This is helpful for early readers also to follow along while Scripture is read.
It's ok to Smile. Kids smile all the time ...at each other...at things that are funny, and sometimes funny things happen in worship. We all need to smile more.
Sing (even if you're not in the Choir or Praise Team) Ever wake yourself up snoring? Sometimes we sing like that. We hear ourselves, and then stop. Sing anyway, it is a joyful noise to the Lord.
Invite someone, and sit with them. I've read studies that the most common reason someone didn't go to church is that no one invited them. Invite people often to worship with you and offer to meet them at the door.
Worship is a way God's grace tends the soil of our souls. No matter our age or station, race or gender, everyone’s soul needs tending. Find your place at the Big Table of Worship at PCFUMC. —Peace of Christ, Byron
REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
Youth News! Upcoming Events
*Mission Trip $50 Deposit and Participation Form are DUE This year we are going with Passport Mission Base Camp in Atlanta, GA and will be working with underprivileged children at a Summer Literacy Camp. We have 4 youth spaces left (First Come, First Serve). We will need 2 male and 2 female chaperones if anyone is interested- Chaperones go at no cost. Total Youth Cost is $300 and goes up to $325 if youth register after April 5. Detailed information and Participation Form can be found in the bin outside of my office. *Youth Wednesday Night Focus:
Save the Date:
April 23- Youth Sunday - Practice on Wednesday April 19- 5-7:30 May 21- Senior Sunday June 18-24 Youth Summer Mission Trip (Missions Away) July 9-15 Youth Service Week (Missions Here)
PCFUMC Youth Ministry is looking for Adult Summer Volunteers to: * Provide dinner for the youth on Wednesday Nights (1 time commitment) * Lead a short (10 minute) devotion on Wednesday Nights (1 time commitment) * Lead a Jr. High Boys Bible study (6 Week commitment) * Lead a Sr. High Boys Bible study (6 Week commitment) * Chaperone the Youth Mission Trip in Atlanta, Georgia: June 18-24. (1 week commitment) * Chaperone Youth Service Week- Daily Missions in Pell City 9-4pm: July 10-14 (1- 5 day commitment) If you are interested in learning more information about any of these volunteer opportunities contact Kristi by email [email protected]
Sunday March 26th is the Sunday set aside by the United Methodist Church around the globe to raise funds in support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). These funds help UMCOR act as the arms and legs of Christ’s church so that we can assist those impacted by crisis or chronic need. UMCOR responded to human suffering: When tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma; When children in Zimbabwe lost parents to AIDS; When a massive tsunami devastated lives in Japan; And when the next mass crisis occurs, we will be prepared to respond. It is your generous giving through One Great Hour of Sharing that allows us to respond when disaster strikes. Please make your contribution on March 26th to enable the United Methodist Church to offer aid in Jesus’ name to those who suffer.
Thank you to everyone who has been so generous in supporting our mission efforts in Belarus! Please be in prayer for us as we travel, and especially when we pass through Belarusian customs early on March 31st. Also be in prayer for the children in the orphanage, the teachers and staff of the orphanage, our translators, and our host families. Finally, please remember in prayer our partner churches, Reconciliation Church in Bobruisk, Bobruisk Baptist, and Lida UMC. We return April 10. —Eric & Judy Hicks
TRANSFORMING LIVES
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REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
To My Pell City FUMC Family,
Last weekend 13 of our 4th-6th grade kids, along with 4 chaperones, joined 400 other tweens for an overnight tween retreat at Camp Sumatanga. It was such an amazing experience for all!
Performances in both services!
All children are invited to participate in Waving of the Palms,
No special attire requested. We will collect children from Palm Waving.
Please meet in the
April 9th
April 9th.
Garner Room at 10:00am
I just want to take a few moments to say thank you to the church family here at Pell City First UMC. Until now I have to admit I didn’t know why it took so long for thank you notes to appear in a newsletter or a bulletin at a church. It has never bothered me but I have wondered about it. I now know it is because of the difficulty of such a seemingly simple task in the midst of grief. I have seen how hard it is to function when trying to do even the most basic things and I am now experiencing this first hand. Writing a thank you note is another reminder that my mom is no longer here with me. So first, I want to say thank you to all who have ever had the courage to sit down and write a thank you note to anyone after the death of a loved one. I want to say thank you for all of the phone calls, the texts, the beautiful and thoughtful cards of sympathy. Thank you for bringing food when I was so lost in grief I could not remember I was even hungry. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers and hugs which have given and continue to give me strength during this time. Thank you for coming to the visitation, it was such a long way to come to be the presence and light of Christ when I was wandering in darkness. Thank you for sharing your own stories of loss of parents and other family or friends and how you have traveled the journey and continue to do so. Thank you most of all for reminding me of the hope and certainty that as a child of God I am not alone. —Pastor Angela
You still have time to place your order for hymnals. You may purchase one or more hymnals in memory or honor of someone. The cost is $20 each and will include a label with the name of the person being recognized and your name. Contact the church office (205-338-3374) with your information.
Upcoming Events: March 22: Wednesday Evenings Small groups & Choir
March 26:
NO Confirmation Class
March 29:
NO Children’s Programs
April 2:
Spring Break
Spring Break
CLUB 456 Service Day Confirmation Class 12:00-2:00
April 5:
Wednesday Evenings Small groups & Choir
"Thus says the LORD of hosts: Render true
April 7-8:
3rd Grade Bible Lock-in
April 9: Waving of palms **All kids invited**
Children’s Choir performance
judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another. —Zechariah 7:9-10
Both services
Confirmation Class 12:00-1:30
April 12: No children’s Programs Holy week
April 15: Easter Egg Hunt—10:00-12:00
Ron Jones, John McGee, Paul Schroader, Mary Roberts, Michael Miller, Mary Alice Keitges, Bill Cloud, Gerald Grainger, and Kenny Martin —Our sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Jenny Gauld.
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REV. BYRON VANCE, SENIOR PASTOR
Calendar March 23-April 6 Thursday, March 23 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111 Friday, March 24 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 Saturday, March 25 6:30a Gideon’s-Fellowship Hall 9:00a UMW District Mtg.-Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 26 Belarus Mission Trip 8:30a Sanctuary Worship 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Sanctuary Worship 10:30a Wide Open Worship-Beacon Monday, March 27 Belarus Mission Trip Ageless Wonders Outing-TBD 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 1:30p Staff Meeting-Conference Room 4:30p Superintendency Mtg.-Conf. Room 5:00P Weight Watchers-Fellowship Hall 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p Narcotics Anon-Room 204 Tuesday, March 28 Belarus Mission Trip 2:30p Loaves & Fishes-Beacon Kitchen 5:30p Disciple III-Room 111 6:00– SPRC Meeting-Conference Room 7:00p Cub Scouts-2nd Floor
COMING . . . (see front page for details)
Wednesday, March 29 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 8:30a Yahweh Yoga-Room 106 9:30a Day Care Chapel-Sanctuary 10:30a Yoga Chair Stretching-Room 106 6:30p Disciple I-Room 111 7:00p Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Thursday, March 30 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111 Friday, March 31 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 7:00p AA Meeting-New Beginnings Class Saturday, April 1 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Gideon’s-Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 2 Belarus Mission Trip 8:30a Sanctuary Worship 9:15a Sunday School 10:30a Sanctuary Worship 10:30a Wide Open Worship-Beacon 12:00p Confirmation Class-Conference Room Monday, April 3 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 1:30p Staff Meeting-Conference Room 5:00P Weight Watchers-Fellowship Hall
7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p Narcotics Anon-Room 204 Tuesday, April 4 Belarus Mission Trip 2:30p Loaves & Fishes-Beacon Kitchen 5:30p Disciple III-Room 111 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Veteran’s Support Group-Room 106 7:00p Cub Scouts-2nd Floor Wednesday, April 5 Belarus Mission Trip 7:30a Exercise Group-Civic Center 8:30a Yahweh Yoga-Room 106 9:30a Day Care Chapel-Sanctuary 10:30a Yoga Chair Stretching-Room 106 10:30a Women’s Bible Study-Conference Room
5:30p Fellowship Supper-Beacon 5:45p Youth-3rd Floor 6:30p Small Groups 6:30p Disciple I-Room 111 7:00p Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary Thursday, April 6 Belarus Mission Trip 6:30a Men’s Bible Study-Conference Room 10:00a Prayer Shawl Ministry-Fellowship Hall 5:45p Literacy Tutoring-Library 6:00p Praise Band Rehearsal-Beacon 6:00p Gateway Group-Room 201 7:00p AA Meeting-Room 106 7:00p AL ANON-Room 111
Holy Week Services
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday - Closed
Website: www.pellcityfumc.org
