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November 2018
Pastor Rick’s sermons are added to our website on Sundays, after the 11 a.m. service. Go to www.fumctullahoma.com, select the “podcast” tab and then you may scroll down on that page and select the sermon you want to listen to.
The Message—Pastor Rickey Wade Two Commands, One Rule
When Jesus was asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” this is how he
answered, “The foremost is, ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;
and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all
your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The
second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is
no other commandment greater than these” (Saint Mark 12:29-31).
Usually, when Jesus was asked a question, he answered with a
question. In this case however, he is asked for one command,
and he answers with two. The first command comes from
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 while the second comes from Leviticus 19:18.
It would seem that Jesus places these two commands as equals and
that together they comprise the greatest commandment.
If we are to take this co-command of Jesus as the greatest of all, what does it say to us? The command
has two parts: love God, and love your neighbor. To love God means that we worship God, trust God,
obey God, and spend time with God (study and prayer). In other words, loving God means that we have
an ongoing and vibrant relationship with our Creator. Just as important however is our love for neighbor.
Jesus defines our neighbor in Saint Luke 10:29-37, with the parable of The Good Samaritan, showing us
how such neighborly love is made known in the world. We love our neighbor by caring for their needs:
physical, spiritual, and emotional. Loving one another requires that we invest in one another.
Since the Christian way of life is the way ordained of
God, we believe that God is reconciling the world to
himself through Christ, and we believe that Jesus has
called the Church into being to take this reconciliation
to the ends of the earth. Therefore, we must endeavor
to love God and neighbor even when it means personal
sacrifice! When we wall ourselves in as a church and
focus only or primarily on loving God, we miss the
mark. Likewise, when we spend our time helping
neighbor without acknowledging the reason or source
of that help, we miss the mark. 1 John (and James) leads
us to believe that without love for neighbor, we cannot
love God, and without love for God, we cannot truly
love our neighbor. Obviously, Jesus meant for us to take
his co-command of God and neighbor as a both-and, not
an either-or. -God bless, Pastor Rickey
November 4th - All Saints’ Sunday
“A Glorious Inheritance” (Ephesians 1:15-23)
November 11th
Veteran’s Day Service / Sunday of Service
“Honor Those Who Served Through Service”
(1 John 4:12-16)
November 18th
“Enter the Gates with Praise” (Psalm 100)
November 25th
“Christ the King” (Luke 23:33-43)
Upcoming Sermons
208 West Lauderdale Street - 931.455.5434 - www.fumctullahoma.com
Don’t forget Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 28th, from 4-6 p.m. There will be games, food, inflatables, and CANDY!!
We hope you and your children will come out and join the fun!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated candy for this event!
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Ongoing Activities Sundays
High School Youth Group, 5-7 p.m.
Disciple Fast Track, 5:30-7 p.m.
Mondays
Handbells, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
Knitters’ Group, 10 a.m. - 12 noon; room #4 in the Family Activity Center (3rd, 4th & 5th Tue.)
Henry Center Food Pantry/Financial Assistance, 10:30 a.m.
Boy Scouts 7-8 p.m.
Wednesdays
Dossett Chapel activities, 3:15-5 p.m.
High School Youth Disciple, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Instrument Ensemble, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Middle School Youth Group, 6-8 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Adult Bible Study, 6:30-8 p.m.; room #113
Thursdays
Disciple Fast Track, 9-10:30 a.m.
Henry Center Food Pantry/Financial Assistance, 10:30 a.m.
Henry Center Clothes Closet, 12-2 p.m.
Handbells, 5:30 p.m.
Fridays Adult Art Group, 10 a.m., art room, main bldg. Young Mom’s Group, 9-10:30 a.m.; reception room #113, main building
Sunday Mornings
Calendar
8 a.m. Worship—Traditional Service in the Sanctuary 9 a.m. Worship—First Light Modern Service in the Family Activity Center 10 a.m. Sunday School - various locations in the Main Building and Family Activity Center 10:30 a.m. Dossett Chapel Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship—Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
What’s Happening In November Sunday, November 4th - Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 4th - All Saints’ Sunday Sunday, November 4th - teamKID, 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 6th - Golden Circle, 11:30 a.m.; Davidson Hall Friday, November 9th - Senior Adult trip to “Hello Dolly” play in Woodbury, TN & Dinner; see page 5 for more information Sunday, November 11th - Veteran’s Day Unified Service/Sunday of Service, 11 a.m. in the sanctuary; lunch to follow in the Family Activity Center gym Monday, November 12th - Church Council meeting/Charge Conference, 6 p.m.; reception room #111 Wednesday, November 14th - Church-wide Turkey Dinner, 5 p.m.; Family Activity Center gym Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th Kiwanis Kraft Show; Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; see page 10 for more info Tuesday, November 20th - Encouragers Group, 12 p.m.; Ruby Tuesday Thursday & Friday, November 22nd & 23rd Church office closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Sunday, November 25th - Youth Worship Night Tuesday, November 27th - “The Table” 12-1 p.m. in Davidson Hall; see page 9 for more info Friday & Saturday, November 30th & December 1st - Decorating the sanctuary for Christmas
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
Veterans Day Unified Service/Sunday of Service - November 11th, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
This year we are combining our Veteran’s Day service and our Sunday of Service. We will have one unified service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, with a soup and sandwich lunch immediately following. After lunch, those who have signed up for a project will go out into the community to serve others, in honor of those who have served. The lunch is meant to be a time of fellowship for the entire congregation, not just those who signed up for a project. We will have a slideshow of everyone who has served, as well as an insert with a list of names and service information. Please submit any pictures or information to the church office via email, [email protected], by November 2nd.
November 2018 Children’s Ministry—Julie Uehlein
Summer is all but a memory and the holiday season is quickly approaching. During this very busy time, let us all pause to count our blessings
and spend time in daily prayer and devotion.
The school of the month for November is Robert E. Lee Elementary and they are running low
on Kleenex. Your child can bring these during the Sunday School hour for a trip to the prize box.
Our memorization for this month is the “Apostle’s
Creed.” Your child will be given a copy of this during Sunday School to work on at home. Those children who can recite this to me by the end of November will earn a $10 WalMart gift card.
Summer 2019 Cedar Crest Camp dates are June 23rd-28th. This would make a great Christmas
gift for your child!
Thank you for the honor of loving and serving your children. -Be blessed, Miss Julie
Calendar of Events November
4th teamKID - serving communion at
NHC; ride bus or meet at NHC at
11 a.m.
11th Sunday of Service - sign up for tasks
December
9th “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” Party, 10 a.m.;
Family Activity Center; delivering
Painted House paintings to shut-ins
16th Christmas Program, 11 a.m. in the
sanctuary
24th Halos (pre-k - 1st grade) sing, 6 p.m.;
sanctuary
Our nursery
is available
for children
who have
not yet entered elementary
school, when age appropriate
classes are not offered. While
your child is in the nursery, he/she
is learning the song “Jesus Loves
Me” and hearing The Lord’s
Prayer before snack.
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***To receive communications relating to Children’s Ministry, text CHILDREN to 931-452-4747***
Jesus said, “Let the Little Children come to me and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of God belongs to
such as these” Mark 10:14-1
Sundays Sundays Sundays Nursery Hours 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Sunday School 10 a.m. (main bldg., 2nd floor)
Sermon Notes and activities available at each worship service. Have your child check them out.
They are available at the front and back of the Main Sanctuary and at the front table in the gym.
One Room Sunday School Every Sunday in December
10-10:45 a.m. Family Activity Center
Christmas Program - Sunday, December 16th 11 a.m. in the sanctuary
Rehearsal Schedule - 5:45-6:15 p.m. in the basement of the main building on the following Wednesdays: November 7th, 14th, 28th December 5th, 12th
Dress Rehearsal - Sunday, December 16th at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary
Page 4 The Good News Youth Ministry—Kris Roberts
Senior Ministry—Esther J. Sims November 2018
Check Senior Adult Bulletin Board weekly for updates, photos and more details.
November Birthdays
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Happy Birthday!!!
13 Yvonne Taylor
16 Betty Simmons
21 Kay Crosswy
21 Mary Lou Barnett
22 Debbie Sanders
23 Tut Smith
27 Bob Mahrenholz
27 Lynn Cason
2 Allie Hunter
3 Belinda Bricken
5 Thelma Hammers
5 Susan Douglas
7 Linda Smith
10 James Barnhart
11 Ann Knowis
12 Agnes Adams
November Happenings…November Happenings…November Happenings… Sunday, November 4th - All Saints Sunday
Tuesday, November 6th - Golden Circle,
11:30 a.m.; Davidson Hall; program by the
Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce
Friday, November 9th - “Hello Dolly” play in
Woodbury, TN & Dinner; cost is $30; bus will
leave at 4:30 p.m.; deadline for Reservations is
Monday, October 29th.
Thursday, November 15th - Book Club, “Trouble
I’ve Seen”; reception room; Esther Sims, Hostess
Tuesday, November 20th - Encouragers Group,
12 p.m.; Ruby Tuesday
Tuesday, November 27th - “The Table” 12-1 p.m.
in Davidson Hall
Thought for the Month: The Bible urges us to live a life of thanksgiving each day. Being thankful to God for all of His blessings is truly a mark of a Christian. Based on Psalm 100, a song of praise to God as our Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer, here are four biblical ways to praise and worship God. (1) "Make a joyful noise to the LORD" (Psalm 100:1). God loves to hear our praises, (2) "Serve the LORD with gladness" (Psalm 100:2). When you are serving the Lord, don't be afraid to do it with a glad heart, (3) "Come before His presence with singing" (Psalm 100:2). God calls us to come into His presence privately each day and together in corporate worship, and (4) "Know that the LORD, He is God" (Psalm 100: 3). He wants us to know that He is God and we are not, that He is the Creator and we are His creations and that we are His sheep and He is our Shepherd. Let's make it our determination to praise, worship and get to know God more intimately.
Charlie Bair presented our Golden Circle program in October on model airplanes and
gliders. A very exciting and interesting program. The public is invited to come out and see how
these aircrafts are flown on Saturdays.
Sue Wilkins -“Walking Away the Pounds” Class
It was a cloudy and somewhat rainy day, yet we enjoyed our trip to the zoo and
lunch at Piccadilly's in October.
Our Get Fit-Tullahoma FUMC fitness program ended October 15th. Our eleven (11) teams walked 8,972.12 miles. The “Henry Center Humble Serv-
ants” was the Top Team in our church with 1,592.30 miles and Bill Caps was our Top Walker with
420.80 miles. Check our Senior Board for other stats. Thanks to everyone who participated and many thanks to those of you who cheered us on.
Our After Party will be Sunday, November 11th in conjunction with our Sunday of Service Luncheon.
Hey Everyone,
Back in October, I had a minor infection that caused
me a lot of discomfort as I was leading worship on
a Sunday morning. Specifically, it hurt when I
would flex my abs and if you know anything
about singing, your abs “should” be engaged at
all times to support your voice with breath. This
made singing pretty uncomfortable, but not impossible.
Worship was wonderful that Sunday and the scripture “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made
perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9) comes to mind. But this experience got me thinking. What do I real-
ly sacrifice when it comes to worship? Read that sentence again. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
That Sunday, I was sacrificing my personal comfort. It hurt when I sang. God used it, I have no doubt. But in
all honestly, on a week to week basis, I sacrifice very little. It usually doesn’t take a physical toll on my body
to sing to God. We have a lovely building to meet in. We have heat and air conditioning. We serve snacks and
coffee. Those things are all well and good and I enjoy those things very very much. But I was and still am con-
victed that God wants more. He is always calling to us, wooing us, drawing us to Himself. He wants us to sac-
rifice more and more. Not so that we can have nothing, but so that we can have more of Him.
When I was in high school I had a chance to go on a missions trip to Africa. There was a little old lady who I
met on the trip who would bring a little wooden box, about the size of a brick, to church with her so that she
didn’t have to sit on the floor or stand. She comes to mind when I think about what I sacrifice in order to wor-
ship God. She would travel miles on foot, sit on her little wooden brick for +3 hours on a Sunday morning
during worship, and travel home again.
This message is not to discourage you or convict you,
maybe it has, but I want you to know that the God of
all creation, wants to know you and be known by you.
He doesn’t want an hour on Sunday, he wants every
minute and every moment of your life. Will you set
aside the things you know are keeping you from Him?
I pray that you will.
-In Christ, Jeff
First Light & Outreach Ministry—Jeff Harrison Page 6 The Good News
Larry Crabtree plays piano,
keyboard, organ and all the
keyed instruments for the First
Light band. Affectionately
known as “Uncle Lar” Larry is
a faithful servant in using his
musical talent to serve our church. Larry’s skills goes beyond music, with vast
knowledge about computers, electronics and even automobiles. Ask him about
working for BMW the next time you seen him. Larry, thanks for all the ways
you serve! We appreciate you!
Communion Servers - Once a month
Coffee - Once a month on rotation
Tech Team - Every / every other week
Worship Team - Every /every other week
Contact Jeff @ [email protected] for more info.
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Church Family,
Allow me to share something of what we have been working on as it relates to congregational care and safety. Church/campus safety is a key aspect of pastoral care. In early 2018, the pastor and church leaders began to evaluate FUMC procedures and the current safety of our campus. We believe the church to be lacking in procedures for a variety of events and will bring forth a proposal to amend those needs. This is a look at the major aspects of the proposal. The following persons comprise the team working on this proposal: Pastor Rickey Wade, Team Chair Dwight Miller, Elmo Birkhead, Larry Warwick, Craig Diller, Bill Caps.
We believe the following are necessary:
Review/Development of safety procedures
Development and institution of a church/campus safety team
Upgrade of physical safety with the addition of cameras and magnetic door latches.
The project scope is to review and develop procedures related (but not limited) to: Safe Sanctuaries, Missing/Abducted Children, Medical Emergencies, Hazardous Weather, Criminal Activity/Acts of Terror, and Fire; organize and imple-ment a safety team; work with Church Trustees to provide physical upgrades to the facility.
We have resourced safety procedures from several churches and institutions around the country along with interviews and consultations with local law enforcement and emergency personnel. Draft procedures are complete and will be re-vised and updated by the safety team as training and implementation occur. Final procedures will be ready for review and approval by the Church Council once the safety team is trained and in place.
We are looking to have six to eight safety teams of six people each (36 to 48 people). Six safety teams will serve on a rotation basis approximately eight weeks a year for regular Sunday services. Two teams would be for special services or events such as Christmas Eve, Trunk or Treat, funerals and weddings. Within each six-person team, four persons will be needed on any given Sunday or event. The team will be trained in the above procedures and provide communica-tions, aid, and assistance to the congregation and outside resources. In addition, the safety team will monitor the cam-pus. Also, within the safety team structure, the church office will operate as the command center for communication and advice. The command center will be manned normally by a staff person, but one person from each team will be trained as a command center operator. At the command center we will have the ability to monitor the weather, local emergency communications, campus cameras, and magnetic doors latches. The command center will be the communi-cation point between our campus and outside resources, and as such will direct outside resources as to any need and lo-cation of said need. The safety team will always be in radio communication with the command center. The organiza-tion of the safety team with the needed training and communication is Phase I of the project.
Phase II of the project will involve updating our existing camera system, magnetic door latch system, a hardline connec-tion between the Main building and the Family Activity Center, and installation/upgrade of doors to accept the magnetic latch system. (Note: Phase II does not involve the purchase of additional cameras or magnetic latches; it only prepares for such.) The affected doors of the upgrade will be those of the main sanctuary vestibule. The double doors by the stairwell will be upgraded to lock with panic bars for emergency exit. The two vestibule doors in the rear of the sanctu-ary will be replaced (without affecting the framing or architecture) with aluminum doors with frosted glass (suitable for magnetic latches) equipped with “touch sensor” panic bars for emergency exit. The hardline between the Main building and Family Activity Center will require trenching the alley between the two and installing conduit.
Phase III of the project will involve the addition of more cameras and magnetic door latches with the associated moni-tors and recording devices. It will also locate the operation of all magnetic latches in the church office. With the com-pletion of all three phases, a person in the church office will have control of all normal access to the main building and the Family Activity Center. In addition, cameras will provide visual identification of any wishing to enter our services of worship, allowing office personnel the ability to magnetically latch one or all doors to preclude entry, if necessary.
This is a basic overview of the proposed work to upgrade our care and safety of the congregation. No action has been taken by the Church Council yet and this project (if approved) will likely be amended and adjusted as we move for-ward. The purpose of this information is to keep you abreast of the work behind the scenes, allow for your input, and educate.
To this end, we have three (3) orientation sessions planned for those volunteering to become part of the safety team. The three (3) orientation sessions will be identical and a person can attend the one of his/her choice. The three sessions will take place in Davidson Hall on the following dates: Sunday, November 4th (4-5 p.m.); Monday, Novem-ber 5th (6-7p.m.); Wednesday, November 7th (6-7p.m.). Any/All are welcome to the orientation meetings to learn more.
Your Servant in Christ, Pastor Wade
The Good News
November 2018
The Henry Center—Jeff Harrison
Hey Everyone,
The ministry of the Henry Center continues to improve all the time. From new volunteers
to renovations, we are always striving to serve the most people we can in our local commu-
nity. We are in need of more volunteers as one of our regulars, Jill Lamb, will be moving in November. Jill, we thank
you for all your help in the work of the Henry Center. You will be missed. We managed to get the ceiling and floors
replaced in the waiting room for the food pantry, thanks to the work of our trustees and the grant that we received
from Food Lion and Second Harvest. We are still waiting for Food Lion to come and visit and volunteer to do even
more work. They are still adjusting after the recent hurricanes. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry,
please contact me at [email protected]. We can always use more help, and please give generously on the first
of the month as we collect our Henry Center offering during communion. -In Christ, Jeff
Page 9 Missions & Opportunities to Serve
Our 3rd Community Feeding Program "The Table" is November 27th.We will welcome and serve our community in Davidson Hall from 12- 1 p.m. There is a sign up list for those wish-ing to help. Please support this worthy cause for our community and for the service of God.
Annual Turkey Dinner - 2018 Wednesday, November 14, is the date of one of our church’s longstanding annual events – the Turkey Dinner. It is not only an opportunity to enjoy a great meal, but a time to gather and socialize with others we may not see on a regular basis. This activity brings together many members working together behind the scenes to make it all happen. We typically have more than 40 people doing some form of food preparation and clean-up. The process for pre-paring dressing, for example, takes three days. About 20 tur-keys will be carried home on Saturday, November 10 by vari-ous volunteers to be cooked, boned and returned on the 14th. This year the net proceeds from the event will be distributed between two mission projects our Church regularly supports. The Food Pantry provides food for needy recipients locally on a regular basis and around the holidays could use additional funds. One of our ongoing international mission projects is working to improve facilities for education and medical care in Guatemala. Team members from our church have travelled there for over ten years and are currently working to improve facilities for medical treatment of patients in the rural moun-tains. I offer thanks in advance to those who support this church ef-fort in any way. If you cannot attend, consider a donation as this is an opportunity to provide special support for these two mission projects. We have held the line on meal price at $8 for adults and $3 for children under 12, as the event is more than just a fundraiser. The fellowship that is generated is priceless…see you at the dinner. Buy your tickets early in the church office or you may buy them at the door, the day of. -Bill Bates, Dinner Organizer
Blountstown, FL needs our help! The city of Blountstown, Florida was
hard-hit and nearly devastated by Hurricane Michael. The small
community of about 2,500 is about an hour from Panama City. Many
of us have vacationed in the Florida Panhandle and have special
memories of our time there. This is our opportunity to reach out and
help this community and their citizens in need. Items needed are:
Bread, water, non-perishable food items, Ensure supplemental drinks,
all hygiene products, all paper products, feminine products, all baby supplies including food,
formula, Pedialyte (small containers), sippy cups, baby bottles, infant and
children’s Tylenol, diapers and wipes, cleaning and laundry
products, mosquito repellent, tarps (gray heavy duty are what is most
needed – the bigger the better), roofing tacks to nail down tarps, oil for chainsaws, chainsaw blade oil,
towels and wash cloths
Items can be delivered to either C.D. Stamps or D.W. Wilson Community
Centers, or either Fire Hall in Tullahoma. Please deliver items
by Thursday, November 1st.
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Welcome to our church family!
Mark & Alice Waters joined our church on Sunday, October 7th.
The Good News
Kiwanis Kraft Show UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
AND YOUTH FOOD FAIR
The annual “Food Fair Booth” as part of the Tullahoma Kiwanis Kraft Show will be held
Friday, November 16th, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. by the United Methodist Women and
Saturday, November 17th, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by the United Methodist Youth Group.
The United Methodist Women will be accepting your food items on Thursday, November 15th
from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and Friday, November 16th, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Family Activity Center.
The youth will be accepting items on Saturday, November 17th beginning at 8 a.m. in the Family Activity Center.
Homemade baked items such as cakes, pies, breads, rolls, cookies, fudge, jams, jellies, pickles and many other types of food items
will be available to purchase.
Proceeds from UMW fundraiser’s benefit our local charities.
Rada Cutlery and pecans may also be purchased.
Attendance Average Attendance 2018 YTD
8:00 a.m. Worship 67 First Light Worship 141 11:00 a.m. Worship 118 Total 326
Sunday School 116 Dossett Sunday School 9 Total 125 Dossett Wednesdays
Finance September 2018
Revenue YTD Budget $680,385 Received $593,972
Expenditures YTD Budget $717,227 Disbursed $660,046
Stewardship 2019
Henry Center Needs Hi Church Family,
Fall temperatures are upon us, with Winter fast approaching. We want to say "thank you" for responding to the requests for items needed and for your generous financial contributions. We at the Henry Center Food Pantry are attempting to get a head start for meeting the needs of those folks coming to us for assistance. We would like to bring before you special needs we have increasingly seen, even over the Summer months, with the plight of the Homeless. Following are a few items we are hoping to have available as needed: tents, sleeping bags, yoga mats, back packs, folding roller utility carts, etc. Please note, these items do not have to be brand new items if in good condition and clean. As you give prayerful consideration to these requests, imagine what living outdoors in the Winter must be like for the homeless in our community.
God bless each of you for the continued support of the Food Pantry, Clothes Closet and the Book Nook. Your help touches many lives each week. -Henry Center Volunteers
Congratulations!
Emily & Andrew Rice welcomed their son, Hayden Andrew Rice, to the world on October 23rd.
Keeping In Prayers Belinda Turner (sister of
Charlotte Roberts)
Meghan & Sue Molvik (friends
of Pam & Frank Steinle)
Virgil Cline
Ruby Hobbs
Joanna & Jay Reynolds
(friends of Susan Warwick)
Leon Smith
Ray Meeks (brother-in-law of
Steve & Tommie Hoagland)
Matthew Corn (cousin of Tommie
Hoagland)
Judy Babb (friend of Karen Ortiz)
Ken Nutt
Sherri Sells (sister-in-law of
Steve & Tommie Hoagland)
Mary Lou Barnett
Marian Brown
Lloyd Long (brother of Sylvia Garner)
Pete & Pam Asmann (family of
Marcia Massengill)
Gerry Benoit (friend of Steve &
Tommie Hoagland)
Forrest Frame
Carolyn Graham (sister of Bob Prater)
The family of Billy Roy & Dale
Murray (Nancy Wright’s family)
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Memorials
Jamie Peters from
Bill & Charlotte Bethmann
Helen Smith from
Bill & Charlotte Bethmann Dona & Dick Rhudy
Tom Jones
from Dona & Dick Rhudy
DeWitt Cox
from The Webb School
Ray Frazier
from Donna Frazier
Encouragers’ Group We will meet on Tuesday, November 20th at 12:00 noon, at Ruby Tuesday . -God bless, Linda Roberts
With Sympathy James Anderson passed away Saturday, October 13th. Services
were held Thursday, October 18th at Daves-Culbertson.
Shirley Hall passed away Tuesday, October 16th. Services were held Monday, October 22nd at Eastland Funeral Home in Nashville, TN
Tommy Bowden (brother of Gail Dean and nephew of Linda Smith) passed away Wednesday, October 17th. Services were held Sunday, October 21st at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, TN.
Robert Breezley passed away Friday, October 19th. A Service will be held here at Tullahoma FUMC on Monday, October 29th at 5 p.m. Visitation with the family will begin at 4 p.m.
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays Trinity Lutheran Church Tullahoma, will be hosting “Surviving
the Holidays” on Sunday, November 11th from 2 to 4 pm. This program is designed to help those who have lost a loved one face the holiday season. Our FUMC facilitators will be
there. This is open to everyone.
All Saints Sunday
On Sunday, November 4th, we invite you to join us for worship as we remember the lives of our church members during the
roll call of the saints. We will read the names of every member who has entered into the Church Triumphant within the past year. We light a candle placed on the altar and ring a bell for each saint as a symbol of the light of their lives now shining
with God's eternal light. We invite you to come light a candle and lift a prayer, remembering your friends or family members.
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Youth & Discipleship Ministry Kris Roberts [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Julie Uehlein [email protected]
Senior’s Ministry Esther J. Sims [email protected]
Henry Center Ministry Jeff Harrison [email protected]
Dossett Chapel Larry Dickerson [email protected]
Instrumental Music Director Doug Clark [email protected]
Choir Director Adam Womack [email protected]
Organist and Accompanist Chris Blondin [email protected]
Music Ministry (First Light) John Cook [email protected]
Financial Assistant Katrina Walton [email protected]
Facilitator Elmo Birkhead [email protected]
Stephen Ministries Larry Crabtree [email protected]
Rosemary Crabtree [email protected]
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and a Children’s page - Children’s
Ministry of FUMC Tullahoma.
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