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First UMC | eRevelations Weekly February 3, 2017

424 Main Street

Laurel, MD 20707

301-725-3093

office@fumcl.org

www.fumcl.org

Bring Build Send

Sunday Services:

8:15 am Traditional

9:45 am Sunday School (all ages)

11:00 am Contemporary

Rev. Ray writes a devotional thought Monday through Friday each week. You can sign up

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First United Methodist Church Purpose: As believers in Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the inspired word of God, we:

Glorify God through worship,

Build strong relationships in the church family,

Grow in the knowledge of the truth as revealed through Jesus Christ,

Serve people as a reflection of the love of Jesus Christ, and

Spread the Good News of the Gospel so that others may come to salvation through grace.

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Blog Page raymcdonald.wordpress.com

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Sermon Corner

This Week’s Message:

Making Everything New- A Fresh Start

Baptism is a sign of the new beginning we have in Christ.

When immersion is used in Baptism it is a sign of dying (going

beneath the waters) to self and being born again (rising out of the

depths) in Christ. We can renew that experience often.

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Next Week’s Message:

New Believers- Temptation Still Strikes

One thing we find out quickly as new believers, is that

temptation still strikes. The old has gone and the new has come,

but the old hasn’t gone very far.

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

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UMYF UPDATES

Upcoming Events:

UMYF Meetings are held every Sunday, during

Sunday School time.

February 3-5, 2017- ROCK in Ocean City, Maryland

March 4, 2017- Tubing & Skating Trip (Meet at 9 am)

March 31, 2017- Bethany Church & LARS are hosting a “Homeless for the Night” sleepover to provide the youth with insight into what it is like to be homeless and the challenges they face.

For more information, please email youth.director@fumcl.org

President: Jason

Vice President: Brooke

Treasurer: Delaney

Secretary: Ahmed

ROCK 2017 Packing List

Winter Jacket

Gloves & Hat

Jeans

Long Sleeve Shirts

Short Sleeve Shirts

Sneakers/Boots

Under Garments

Socks

Swim Suit

Non-Clothing Items

Sleeping Bag

Tooth Brush

Hair Brush

Tissues

Hand Sanitizer

Medication(s)

A GREAT ATTITUDE!

A Prayer as the Youth head to ROCK 2017

Lord, be our guide and out protector on the journey we are about to take. Watch over us. Protect us and keep us free from harm. Lord,

support us with your grace if we tire. Help us to be patient and mindful of your presence and love.

Amen

Truly God is my rock and my salvation; God is my fortress, I will

never be shaken.

Psalm 62:2

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Welcome to the ALL NEW YOUTH GROUP Great Bible Lessons & Discussion

Crafts & Art Work/ Fun & Games

Snacks & Healthy Tips

Devotion Books & Ideas to make your week better

Music- New Artist Discovery

Sounding Board- Whats bugging you?

ROCK- How can YOU be the light & salt on this trip?

Missions- Local= Used/New Clothing Station for Homeless

International= Karla- write letters and draw pictures

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Scheduled Events

Announcing a New Bible Study!!!

We will have an open Bible study where we will discuss biblical concepts that are confusing to participants. Each person will research the question or questions during the week, and we will discuss the new information the following Sunday. We will discuss a topic until we decide to move to something else. This is highly informal and just a simple attempt to come closer to understanding God’s truth. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., starting February 12. For more information, contact Richard Reynnells. All are welcome.

Saturday

2/4/17

Sunday

2/5/17

Monday

2/6/17

Tuesday

2/7/17

Wednesday

2/8/17

Thursday

2/9/17

Friday

2/10/17

Women’s

Shelter

7AM

Emmaus

Men

8:30AM

Emmaus

Women

9AM COM

Meeting

10:30AM

VBS

Planning

Meeting

Women’s

Shelter

8:15AM

Traditional

Worship

Service

9:30AM

Fellowship

Time

9:45AM

Sunday

School &

Youth Group

11AM

Contemporary

Worship

Service

7PM UMW

Executive

Meeting

eRevelations

& Bulletin

Deadline

10:30AM

Co-Ed Bible

Study

6:30PM

Disciple Red

Book Study

7PM Men’s

Bible Study

6PM Praise

Team

Rehearsal

7:30PM

First Time

Parenting

Class

7:30PM

Chancel

Choir

7:30PM

Young Adult

Bible Study 8PM N/A

6PM

Evangelism

Meeting

7PM

Loukota

Small

Group

7PM

Trustees

Meeting

No Events

Scheduled

Click or scan

to access

FUMCL

calendar via

our website.

http://goo.gl/psgv4g

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The Poe Endowment

As 2017 begins, the Poe Endowment Committee would like to thank First Church members and friends for their

support in the transitioning of the Margaret Poe Parlor to the Poe Chapel. All this has been for the glory of our God.

In 2016, the Poe Endowment was able to present a donation to one of the six categories described in the Poe

Endowment Charter. The music department was the recipient of $400 for the construction of a new cabinet to store

music.

The categories that are candidates for annually receiving similar awards are:

✝Trustees (Maintenance of the Poe Chapel)

✝Youth Programs

✝Education Committee (Sunday School Programs)

✝Music Program

✝Memorial Committee (Historical Elements)

✝Missions Projects

The Poe Endowment Committee is now accepting requests for 2017. The committee will be presenting awards in

$500 increments. These requests need to be submitted in writing to the Poe Endowment Committee

by February 20, 2017. Once these requests are received, the committee will select and notify the recipient of the

award.

The amount of money available for awards is based on the Fund's assets and the requests being presented. Anyone

who would like to make a contribution can do so by making a donation to FUMCL, attn. Memorials/ Poe

Endowment Fund.

There is more information about the Poe Chapel and the Poe Endowment Fund on our church

website. http://fumcl.org/worship/the-poe-chapel/

If you haven't seen the newest addition to the Chapel, be sure to stop by. Miss Gertrude Poe had a framed version of

Psalm 23 installed next to the stained glass Shepherd's Window.

Any questions regarding the Poe Endowment can be addressed to the following committee members: Vicci

Rodgers, Pat Elliott, Wayne Becraft, Jim Ryan or Jim Welsh.

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United Methodist Women will start meeting in February. We have executive meeting on the first Monday night of each month at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Our 2 circles meet on the second Mondays of each month. Katheryn Eye is our daytime circle at 1PM and Martha is our night time group at 6:30 PM. Both meet in the Fellowship Hall. We will be planning our events for the year including the Mother/Daughter Dinner, the Ham luncheon and several more surprises. Check the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall for information about the U.M.W. ALL WOMEN are invited to join us. Try coming for a few months and if you like us, join in. President is Pam Phillips Secretary is Lois Hamilton

Food For Thought

By

Assistant to the Pastor Taeron Flemming

Have you popped yet? When you think about it as we began our walk with God we are nothing more than kernels of corn. A hard shall hiding something special on the inside. I’m sure, like me you enjoy a good bag of popcorn. The slightly salty buttery snack that we normally eat

while we are watching a movie. But it doesn’t start that way. It starts as a hard seed; but in- side of that seed is something great. That’s us! We are seeds waiting for God to make us great. Waiting for God to warm our hearts. You see inside every seed is moisture. When heated that

moisture turns to steam and when it gets to a certain level it breaks the walls of the seed and allows the Seed or kernels to be what it was destined to be. Something great. That’s what God

is doing. Transforming us into something great. So when the pressure of life gets you down, when you think you can’t stand the heat, know that it’s just god working his magic. Transforming you into what you were destined to be

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First United Methodist Church of Laurel

Celebrates

Red Dress Sunday

February 12, 2017

Red Dress Sunday is an innovative faith-based health education and outreach program designed to raise awareness of the devastating effects of heart disease. Statistics show that each year more African-American women die from heart disease than breast

cancer, stroke and lung cancer combined, making it the number one killer of African-American and Latina women in this country.

We invite our congregation to wear red as a powerful visual and reminder to take care of their hearts on Sunday, February 12th.

Our Hearts are not only important spiritually, but physically as well!

American Heart Association

Did You Know You Could Make a Difference in Your Health?

Blood Pressure Screening and Educational Guidance available on:

Sunday, March 19, 2017

After the 8:15 am Service

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Tuesday Night Men’s Study

7pm @ FUMCL

Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or

heartbreak. While this is not an easy space to be in, when we are grounded in

the truth, we can endure the tough times. Discover Heisman Trophy winner,

Tim Tebow’s passionate story of how he was able to stay grounded in the face

of disappointment, criticism and intense media scrutiny.

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Tuesday Morning Co-Ed Study

10:30 am @ FUMCL

All are Welcome!!!

In these 4 Bible study sessions, Erwin McManus teaches how we can

reclaim our spiritual health by examining how our faith affects us

physically, emotionally, and relationally. Featuring real-life stories and

inspiring teaching clips!

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CALLING ALL YOUNG

(& Young at ) ADULTS!!!

Join FUMCL Young Adult Bible Study as they

continue a series on the Book of Ephesians.

Every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm!!!

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