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415 West Main St., Lebanon TN 37087
615-444-3315, Fax 615-444-3385

News and Upcoming Events

Last updated June 24, 2008

Latest newsletter (double click) NL 06.25.2008
(published every other week)

Other recent newsletters, NL 06.11.2008, NL 05.28.2008

Calendars, June 2008, July 2008
The calendar changes daily so if you need to schedule an event, call the office.

Our newsletters/calendars are published in .pdf format. Click here http://www.pdf995.com/ for a free download.

From the Pastor

It was good to receive five new members from Mary Chaffin United Methodist Church: Billy Carr, Tim Vanhook, Rhea Sears, Mary Ellen Heflin, and Agnes Neal. It was also good to "upgrade" Patrick, Rachael, Mason and Valerie Winfree from associate members to full members. We also received Wayne Ray and Cory, Kellie and Lydia Deffendall as new members. Welcome to our church family.

Thanks to all of you who helped make "Fantastically Fun Follies" a great success. We had a lot of fun together as a church family and discovered hidden talent in the congregation. This event was virtually all lay driven, with little staff involvement. I'm always proud of the many capable laypeople in our congregation. This quality event was yet another confirmation of the "can do" ability and spirit of our people.

Summer is in full swing. Many of us have or will be out for vacation time. When you are gone, I hope you have a great time traveling. When you are here, please join us for worship and Sunday School.

As always, I love being your pastor. Thank you for the privilege of serving among you.

Martin

August 3, Family Swim Party
Join us at Sports Village on Sunday, August 3 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for our LFUMC Pool Party! The Family Council will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks - you bring the sides or desserts! Look for sign ups in the narthex so we will know how many are attending the party. Bring friends and family and have a great time with us!

Coming Soon: 2008 Supplementary Directory
* For new members, we will use the pictures on the new member bulletin board outside the main office unless you want a new one take (let Patty know)
* For families who have additional children since the last directory
* For families whose children have grown in the last year
* Anyone who wants their picture retaken.
We will take pictures on Sundays in the courtyard (or appointments can be made during the week by calling Patty at the office). Dates will be announced. A new roster will be included with this supplement.

Community Garden... the Serve Team at work. Plots are still available. Help is needed to harvest for Brook's House and other ministries. Call Bruce Johnson (444.0526) or Ruth Cardwell (444.4320.) if you can help. It is a beautiful garden located between our north parking lot and the Hill Street house. Follow the path through the bushes!

Scrapbooking & Stamping for ladies, (1st Friday of every month) 7pm to Midnight in the Spain House. Bring a snack. For details contact Nikki Green, 444-4462 or greengang@netzero.com

First Church wins "Welcoming Award" for 3 years
First Church has been recognized by United Methodist Communications as an official "Welcoming Congregation" for three years. "Welcoming Congregations" are a select group of United Methodist Congregations nation-wide that meets certain criteria each year. "Open Hearts, opens minds, open doors" is the theme of the effort. The award plaque is located near the Welcome Center on a table in the narthex.

Electronic Fund Transfer: If you would like to support 1st Church with electronic donations, please complete the form and return to the office in a sealed envelope or return to Patty in the Business Office. EFT form

United Methodist Women
Call UMW President, Emily Peyton, if you are interested in joining a UMW circle. Presently there are 3 circles meeting for ladies of all ages! There is a General UMW meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Call the office to sign up for lunch!

United Methodist Men
UMM meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast and program.

Small Group Bible Study Opportunities
Disciple Bible studies are 32-36 week classes that study the Bible in depth with a small group of others. These classes will resume in the Fall. It is a wonderful time to grow in faith and in friendships. Contact Lori Reynolds with any questions at 444-3315.

Bible Study during Wednesday Midweek Journey (short term & seasonal) activities 6:30-7:30. Call the office for other Bible Study Opportunities.

Monday Morning Women's Bible Study in the Thackston Classroom. Please call the church office if you are interested so we may order a book.

Men's Bible Study continues for the men each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the parlor. The only things you'll need to bring is yourself and your Bible (and a buddy if you'd like, too)!

Youth Small Groups meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30. Call Joey at 444-3315 for more information.

Outreach...
A New Prayer List for our Members and Friends in the Military is located on the bulletin board next to the Ladies Room. Feel free to add names.

UMCOR is a United Methodist organization that is one of the first on scene and one of the last to leave. They are currently helping with the disaster that Hurricane Katrina left behind. UMCOR currently needs Health and Flood Kits urgently. You can pick up a Needs List outside the office for information on how to assemble or provide for these kits. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated, whether it be your time or your contribution. The Church will ship any kits or supplies to the provided address from UMCOR. Your donations can be put in the boxes outside the office.

A Prayer Shawl Ministry has been formed which will provide a shawl for someone needing comfort. It can be knitted or crocheted. An individual will be praying for the individual as the shawl is made. This ministry can be done by an individual in the home as opposed to meeting in a group setting. For more information call Lavena Jobe, 449-9905 or Lois Hackett, 443-0617 for patterns and information.

Knitting Club who has met for years on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am in the Craft Room of the Family Life Center. Our knitting group, who knits sweaters for Guideposts' Knit for Kids, has sent 440 sweaters to those in need around the US and the world.

Senior Adults- MMM (Mature, Motivated Methodists)

Activities include game days, luncheons, train rides, day trips all over middle Tennessee. See the newsletter above for weekly detailed activities.

Counseling & Stephen Ministry - See Counseling page

Children - See Children's page
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts & Girl Scouts meet in the Spain House

Youth - See Youth page

Music - See Music page