FLOWERS TODAY:  The flowers today are dedicated to the honor and glory of our Lord and in memory of Jacob Kinza “Jay” Johnson, Jr.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES:  The youth will begin their summer SWAG (Students With A Goal) combined age groups Bible Study on Wednesday, June 24th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. They will meet at the United Methodist Cooperative Center at 9:15 AM on Thursday, June 25th to help bag groceries for the Brown Bag Ministry that helps those over 60 years of age have extra food for the end of the month. Next Sunday, June 28th from 2:00 until 8:00 PM they will be have a “Day of Strange Golf” by going to Tom Brown Park and Cross Creek in Tallahassee. The bus departs at 2 PM and will return around 8 PM. The youth will have disc golf, hiking, ball playing or whatever they want to do. Bring discs if you have any or any sports item you might desire to have at the park. Bring golf clubs for the range and $10.00 for range and pizza. Call Pock’o at 766-2921 for more information.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We still need a Craft Leader for Vacation Bible School. Please see Ruth Ann Latner if you can volunteer one day, a couple of days or the whole week. Vacation Bible School begins Monday, July 6th – Friday, July 10th from 8:30 until 11:30 AM each day. All children from 3 years old through 5th grade are welcome.

ACOLYTE LEADER:  We need someone to take over being in charge of acolytes. Ellie Latner and Ruth Ann Latner have asked to step down at the end of the summer.

DREWBROWN2HAITI:  Drew will leave in August for nine months in Haiti. He will be a field missionary with RTS (Reaching Teaching Sending) Ministries. If you would like to donate to his ministry, you can put Drew Brown Haiti in the memo of your check. Quote from Drew, “Nothing will make you appreciate what God has blessed you with until you see people who have been forgotten by the rest of the world, and until you see what poor and hungry really means.” (from Wednesday, June 10th article in Carrier newspaper

SPECIAL GOODBYE:  Although Emily Watkins’ last official day with us is June 28th, the choir wanted to acknowledge her contributions to the music ministry while more of us were in town. Emily will move to Philadelphia and take a position as accompanist for an opera company there.  She has been a reliable and competent accompanist with a pleasant and professional personality.  We offer best wishes for a successful career and a happy, productive life.

MOUNTAIN TOP GROUP: The group, including six adults and fifteen youth, will return this afternoon. They will not have UMYF today. They will resume studies on Wednesday, June 24th with a combined (grades 6-12) Bible Study from 6-7:30 PM in the youth building. This is the beginning of their SWAG (Students with a Goal) summer activities. All fifth graders that have graduated to sixth grade can begin now and all eighth graders that have graduated to ninth grade can begin coming this summer.

DICKINSON-WILLIAMSON CIRCLE: The circle will not meet this month or in July. They will have a Low Country Boil dinner and fellowship on Monday, August 17th at 6 PM at Shelby’s Restaurant. All spouses or dates are invited.

ACOLYTE LEADER:  We need someone to take over being in charge of acolytes. Ellie Latner and Ruth Ann Latner have asked to step down at the end of the summer.

WEBSITE UPDATED:  Alston Kelley has agreed to take Jackie Mertens place and host our website. If you have pictures or anything to go on our website, please email him at [email protected] or call him at 464-0896. Please take a look at the site at www.madisonfumc.org

DREWBROWN2HAITI:  Drew will leave in August for nine months in Haiti. He will be a field missionary with RTS (Reaching Teaching Sending) Ministries. If you would like to donate to his ministry, you can put Drew Brown Haiti in the memo of your check. Quote from Drew, “Nothing will make you appreciate what God has blessed you with until you see people who have been forgotten by the rest of the world, and until you see what poor and hungry really means.” (from Wednesday, June 10th article in Carrier newspaper)

Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

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Our church offers CDs and DVDs of the weekly church service. If you would like one, you can see Krystal before or after the service and she can make you a copy. If you would like to give a donation toward this ministry, please put CD or DVD in the memo of your check and place it in the offering plate.

The church still has some special t-shirts for First United Methodist Church. The prices are $25.00 for the collared shirts. The purpose of this ministry is to let the community know who we are and to have a chance to share our faith with them. Please come by the church office to purchase a shirt.