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F. Mead, J. Moody, C. Burns, S. Thacker, J. Perez, M. Conway, P. Dodson

From Bishop Max
Some of My Thoughts, July 29, 2010

           The Connectional Table recently released a "State of the Church--2010" report. It presents several
    interesting statistics and enables us to better understand what is happening to our denomination within
    the United States and around the world.
           Did you know that membership in the denomination is growing? Did you know that 360 new United
    Methodist congregations were planted in the past five years? Did you kinow that 30,000 bed nets were
    distributed to more than 8,000 homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in April 2010? Did you
    know that in a survey conducted by GCFA and participating congregations April 26 or May 3, 2009
    (involving over 8,600 worship attendees), 78% of the responders indicated a strong sense of belonging
    to their current congregation?
            The above data is a small portion of the material in the report. I urge you to read it in its entirety.
    You can find the report by going to www.umc.org and click on Connectional Table and then click on
    State of the Church. I found it easier to print the report than clicking through the various parts of it.
            Ben Zander in the video, "The Art of Possibilities", states that one of the things that we must do to
    be at our best, is to break the downward spiral. It is easy to drift into a negative view of life, a negative
    view of our church, or a negative view of our family. We must break that negative view and begin to see
    all that is positive that goes on around us. This does not mean that we ignore our problems and
    difficulties; but is does mean that we lay the emphasis on aspects that produce growth, vitality and
    strength. Think back on a recent conversation you may have had about your pastor, your congregation,
    or your community--did you leave thinking, "Why would anyone join this community?" Downward spirals
    can most certainly destroy individuals and organizations. On the other hand, was the conversation more
    positive, supportive, or strengthening? Hopefully, you left thinking, "I cannot imagine why anyone would
    not desire to join this community!"
            Many great things are happening to the honor and glory of God. Join me in giving thanks to god
    for the wonderful things He is doing in our lives and in the world.

    Grace & Peace,
                Max

Little Lambs

    Little Lambs is doing great! Tenisha and Ashley are back to work and doing well . Both of the boys are doing great and growing with leaps and bounds. Thank You all for the prayers you give Little Lambs Staff during the past few
    months. With God's help, everything is possible! Little Lambs is actively growing and impacting the
    community in so many ways. If you would like to see how we help the community by being leaders in
    providing childcare, please stop by. We would love to give you a tour and answer any questions.
    My phone number is 654-0632. Thanks and God Bless!

                                                                Tenishal Fell, Director

Saturday August 28th

Silent Auction & Parking Lot Sale!

The church will be hosting a silent auction and parking lot sale on
August 28th from 10am-2pm.
Please call the office for more information.

Wi-Fi Cafe

Come and join us every Friday night starting at 7 pm for our Wi-Fi Café!
We offer fantastic fellowship, free internet and best of all- free coffee!
What a deal! We can’t wait for you to join us!

Sponsored by the Young Adult Ministries of SCFUMC.

Visitation Ministry

The Visitation Ministry is always looking for volunteers!

If you would like to participate in our special group by visiting
one of our church members, making a call or just dropping them a note,
let us know! We would be happy to let you know how to get a hold
of someone or who needs that special care.
Please contact the church office at 538-2371 for more information.
If you would like to have a visit, or know someone who needs a visit,
please fill out one of the yellow slips in the church
and drop it in the collection plate or the basket in the narthex.

*The Visitation Ministry must have a yellow slip to make a visit or call!

"Something Special" Craft Shop News!

Something Special will be reopening next month, in September.
Stop by to check out all of our wonderful fall items when we're open
with our new shop keeper, Gaylene Gill.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT SUNDAY BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS!

Don't forget! All information that you would like to have submitted into the bulletin must be turned in no later than Tuesday, before 4 o'clock in the afternoon to be printed for that upcoming Sunday. For newsletters, the last Tuesday of the month is the deadline for all submissions. this will help us to get our information in a timely manner so you can get your publication on-time and correct!

United Methodist Women

Please note that the UMW will be taking a break from their monthly meetings starting in May.
The Ladies are off for the summer and will start again in September.
Circle One will meet on their usual time and day on Wednesday in May,
but will also be off until September.

Overcomer's Outreach

Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you looking for help during a difficult time? If so, please join the Overcomers Outreach group on Friday nights at 6 o’clock. This group is a non-denominational 12-step program that offers prayer and support for those in need. Please join us for a meeting, and then after you can stay for some free hot coffee at the WiFi café! Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship or questions before the meeting, and then comes to order at 6. If you would like more information about this program, please visit their website at www.overcomersoutreach.org.

Now on Thursday Afternoons...

The previous Bible Study titled, "Matriarchs" is now being led by Amy Foulks and has been renamed,
"Inspiration." For more information, please call the church office,
or stop by on Thursday at 1:30 pm in the office and join us.

United Methodist Men

Please join us every Thursday morning at 7 am,
for fellowship and a great hot meal!

Saturday Men's Breakfast

This month, Saturday morning breakfast will be on the 7th and 21st.
Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 9 am
for fellowship and a great hot meal!. We'll see you there!

Would you like to know an easy and quick way to help your local church!
Just use your Albertson's Community Partner's Card!
Everytime you make a purchase at Albertson's, hand the cashier your card,
they swipe it, and money goes straight to the youth group!
You don't have any cost--Albertson's makes a donation on your behalf
based on the price of your purchase.
If you need a card, stop by the office! Ashley has plenty to go around!

The Compassionate Friends

The next montly meeting of the Compassionate Friends
will be Tuesday, August 24th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Episcopal Church
on the corner of 7th & Texas streets in Silver City.
The Compassionate Friends offer
a comforting network of support, friendship and understanding
to anyone who has lost a child, grandchild, or sibling.
For addiional information call 388-3882.

	Silver City FUMC Monthly Newsletter
Silver City First UMC Home	MINISTRY NEWS Little Lambs Daycare United Methodist Men United Methodist Women Young Adult Ministry Youth Group News August Birthdays F. Mead, J. Moody, C. Burns, S. Thacker, J. Perez, M. Conway, P. Dodson From Bishop Max Some of My Thoughts, July 29, 2010 The Connectional Table recently released a "State of the Church--2010" report. It presents several interesting statistics and enables us to better understand what is happening to our denomination within the United States and around the world. Did you know that membership in the denomination is growing? Did you know that 360 new United Methodist congregations were planted in the past five years? Did you kinow that 30,000 bed nets were distributed to more than 8,000 homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in April 2010? Did you know that in a survey conducted by GCFA and participating congregations April 26 or May 3, 2009 (involving over 8,600 worship attendees), 78% of the responders indicated a strong sense of belonging to their current congregation? The above data is a small portion of the material in the report. I urge you to read it in its entirety. You can find the report by going to www.umc.org and click on Connectional Table and then click on State of the Church. I found it easier to print the report than clicking through the various parts of it. Ben Zander in the video, "The Art of Possibilities", states that one of the things that we must do to be at our best, is to break the downward spiral. It is easy to drift into a negative view of life, a negative view of our church, or a negative view of our family. We must break that negative view and begin to see all that is positive that goes on around us. This does not mean that we ignore our problems and difficulties; but is does mean that we lay the emphasis on aspects that produce growth, vitality and strength. Think back on a recent conversation you may have had about your pastor, your congregation, or your community--did you leave thinking, "Why would anyone join this community?" Downward spirals can most certainly destroy individuals and organizations. On the other hand, was the conversation more positive, supportive, or strengthening? Hopefully, you left thinking, "I cannot imagine why anyone would not desire to join this community!" Many great things are happening to the honor and glory of God. Join me in giving thanks to god for the wonderful things He is doing in our lives and in the world. Grace & Peace, Max Little Lambs Little Lambs is doing great! Tenisha and Ashley are back to work and doing well . Both of the boys are doing great and growing with leaps and bounds. Thank You all for the prayers you give Little Lambs Staff during the past few months. With God's help, everything is possible! Little Lambs is actively growing and impacting the community in so many ways. If you would like to see how we help the community by being leaders in providing childcare, please stop by. We would love to give you a tour and answer any questions. My phone number is 654-0632. Thanks and God Bless! Tenishal Fell, Director Saturday August 28th Silent Auction & Parking Lot Sale! The church will be hosting a silent auction and parking lot sale on August 28th from 10am-2pm. Please call the office for more information. Wi-Fi Cafe Come and join us every Friday night starting at 7 pm for our Wi-Fi Café! We offer fantastic fellowship, free internet and best of all- free coffee! What a deal! We can’t wait for you to join us! Sponsored by the Young Adult Ministries of SCFUMC. Visitation Ministry The Visitation Ministry is always looking for volunteers! If you would like to participate in our special group by visiting one of our church members, making a call or just dropping them a note, let us know! We would be happy to let you know how to get a hold of someone or who needs that special care. Please contact the church office at 538-2371 for more information. If you would like to have a visit, or know someone who needs a visit, please fill out one of the yellow slips in the church and drop it in the collection plate or the basket in the narthex. *The Visitation Ministry must have a yellow slip to make a visit or call! "Something Special" Craft Shop News! Something Special will be reopening next month, in September. Stop by to check out all of our wonderful fall items when we're open with our new shop keeper, Gaylene Gill. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SUNDAY BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS! Don't forget! All information that you would like to have submitted into the bulletin must be turned in no later than Tuesday, before 4 o'clock in the afternoon to be printed for that upcoming Sunday. For newsletters, the last Tuesday of the month is the deadline for all submissions. this will help us to get our information in a timely manner so you can get your publication on-time and correct! United Methodist Women Please note that the UMW will be taking a break from their monthly meetings starting in May. The Ladies are off for the summer and will start again in September. Circle One will meet on their usual time and day on Wednesday in May, but will also be off until September. Overcomer's Outreach Are you struggling with an addiction? Are you looking for help during a difficult time? If so, please join the Overcomers Outreach group on Friday nights at 6 o’clock. This group is a non-denominational 12-step program that offers prayer and support for those in need. Please join us for a meeting, and then after you can stay for some free hot coffee at the WiFi café! Doors open at 5:30 for fellowship or questions before the meeting, and then comes to order at 6. If you would like more information about this program, please visit their website at www.overcomersoutreach.org. Now on Thursday Afternoons... The previous Bible Study titled, "Matriarchs" is now being led by Amy Foulks and has been renamed, "Inspiration." For more information, please call the church office, or stop by on Thursday at 1:30 pm in the office and join us. United Methodist Men Please join us every Thursday morning at 7 am, for fellowship and a great hot meal! Saturday Men's Breakfast This month, Saturday morning breakfast will be on the 7th and 21st. Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 9 am for fellowship and a great hot meal!. We'll see you there! Would you like to know an easy and quick way to help your local church! Just use your Albertson's Community Partner's Card! Everytime you make a purchase at Albertson's, hand the cashier your card, they swipe it, and money goes straight to the youth group! You don't have any cost--Albertson's makes a donation on your behalf based on the price of your purchase. If you need a card, stop by the office! Ashley has plenty to go around! The Compassionate Friends The next montly meeting of the Compassionate Friends will be Tuesday, August 24th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Episcopal Church on the corner of 7th & Texas streets in Silver City. The Compassionate Friends offer a comforting network of support, friendship and understanding to anyone who has lost a child, grandchild, or sibling. For addiional information call 388-3882. The Following accounts are designated gifts that go only to that certain local ministry. If you would like to give to any of these in addition to your regular giving, please mark the ministry you would like to give to on your check or on your pledge envelope. If you would like more information on these or other ministries, please call the office at 538-2371. Thank You! Annual Conference Delegates Fund The Crisis/Bereavement Fund Education Memorials Missions Praise Team (Abundant Grace) Vacation bible School Young Adult Ministries Youth Group
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	Praise in the Park Praise in the Park is a musical event that everyone is invited to! Please join us in Gough Park (12th & Pope Streets) to Praise our Lord through music. All ages and denominations are welcome! In August, Praise in the Park will be: August 8th August 8th is a Sunday and the music will start at 7:00 pm. We can't wait to see you there!
	No Hands But Ours The following story is being shared to us by Lenora Moody: Following WWII, some German students volunteered to help rebuild a cathedral in England, one that had been badly damaged by the Luftwaffe bombings. As the work progressed, they weren't sure how to best restore a large statue of Jesus with his arms ourstretched and bearing the familiar inscription, "Come unto Me." They were able to repair all the damage to the statue except for Christ's hands which had been completely destroyed. Should they even attempt to rebuild these? Finally, the workers reached a decision that still stands today. They decided to leave the hands off and change the inscription to read: "Christ has no hands but ours." The phrase "Christ has no hands but ours," is also found in a prayer by St. Teresa of Avila. Let it be our prayer: Lord Christ, You have no body on Earth but ours, No hands but ours, No feet but ours, Ours are the eyes through which your compassion must look out on the world. Ours are the feet by which you may still go about doing good. Ours are the hands with which you bless people now. Bless our minds and bodies, That we may be a blessing to others. Amen ____________________________________________________________________________ Our Loss is Our Lord's Gain... Please take a moment to celebrate the life of Cecil Wayne Reed. Mr. Reed passed away on July 8th, 2010. His family is in our prayers. Also, Gary Perry has gone home to the Lord after a brave battle in life on May 5th. Bless him and his family.