Massages for Missions
Time to treat those sore muscles and joints to a time of relaxing and refreshing! “Massages for Missions” will be held
at Lanita's home on Monday, February 27 from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. A 25 minute massage is only $15 and all
tips go to missions! Lanita’s sister, Valerie, a licensed massage therapist, will be doing the massages for us. If you
would like to schedule a time slot, please contact Valerie at vbn2gardens@comcast.net as soon as possible as times
fill in. Both men and women are welcome to make appointments, so be sure to tell others about this great opportunity!
Time to treat those sore muscles and joints to a time of relaxing and refreshing! “Massages for Missions” will be held
at Lanita's home on Monday, February 27 from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. A 25 minute massage is only $15 and all
tips go to missions! Lanita’s sister, Valerie, a licensed massage therapist, will be doing the massages for us. If you
would like to schedule a time slot, please contact Valerie at vbn2gardens@comcast.net as soon as possible as times
fill in. Both men and women are welcome to make appointments, so be sure to tell others about this great opportunity!
From the Pastors
Because of privacy laws, lists of patients
who have been hospitalized are no longer
available from hospital staff. If you have a
loved one in the hospital, do not assume
that we are aware of it. Please notify the
church office.
Because of privacy laws, lists of patients
who have been hospitalized are no longer
available from hospital staff. If you have a
loved one in the hospital, do not assume
that we are aware of it. Please notify the
church office.
New Lenten Study Opportunity
The Huestis Class will begin a new Lenten Study on Sunday, Feb. 26. The title of the study
is “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton. The class meets from 9:45 to 10:
45 on Sunday morning in the Huestis Classroom (Room 6). Come and join us for a lively
discussion of Hamilton’s book.
New study taught by Helen Grills on the history of our United Methodist denomination will
begin on the 7th of Feb. The name of the study is, “How Did We Get to Where We Are?”.
Class will meet 9:00-11:00AM, every Tuesday in Room 7.
Women’s Small Group Ministry:
Paulette is organizing a new small group ministry for women to begin this Spring. Anyone
interested, please contact Paulette.
Wesley, A Heart Transformed Can Change the World
Join Pastor Lanita Monroe as she leads a study on the life of John Wesley. This study will
meet from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, March 28 for four weeks., A light
lunch will be served.
Kids Against Hunger
Always wanted to be a part of a mission that impacts many? Come join us Wednesday, April
25 for a hour shift as we weigh, measure, and package a nutritious meal for hungry children.
The food packages feed children here in Cumberland County, throughout the United States,
and worldwide.
The Huestis Class will begin a new Lenten Study on Sunday, Feb. 26. The title of the study
is “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton. The class meets from 9:45 to 10:
45 on Sunday morning in the Huestis Classroom (Room 6). Come and join us for a lively
discussion of Hamilton’s book.
New study taught by Helen Grills on the history of our United Methodist denomination will
begin on the 7th of Feb. The name of the study is, “How Did We Get to Where We Are?”.
Class will meet 9:00-11:00AM, every Tuesday in Room 7.
Women’s Small Group Ministry:
Paulette is organizing a new small group ministry for women to begin this Spring. Anyone
interested, please contact Paulette.
Wesley, A Heart Transformed Can Change the World
Join Pastor Lanita Monroe as she leads a study on the life of John Wesley. This study will
meet from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. starting Wednesday, March 28 for four weeks., A light
lunch will be served.
Kids Against Hunger
Always wanted to be a part of a mission that impacts many? Come join us Wednesday, April
25 for a hour shift as we weigh, measure, and package a nutritious meal for hungry children.
The food packages feed children here in Cumberland County, throughout the United States,
and worldwide.
Can You Help Provide a Meal?
There is a free substance abuse outpatient program in Cumberland Country called The Net. Participants meet on
Thursday evenings at Homestead UMC. A meal for about 20 persons is served. We need volunteers to prepare/serve
the meal on the 3rd Thursday each month. This will involve:
which months you would be available to help. We hope to have many volunteers so that you would only serve about
twice a year. Thank you!
There is a free substance abuse outpatient program in Cumberland Country called The Net. Participants meet on
Thursday evenings at Homestead UMC. A meal for about 20 persons is served. We need volunteers to prepare/serve
the meal on the 3rd Thursday each month. This will involve:
- arriving at Homestead UMC at 5 pm
- bringing the meal ready to serve
- setting up tables
- serving the meal
- eating with the participants
- cleaning up
which months you would be available to help. We hope to have many volunteers so that you would only serve about
twice a year. Thank you!
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Make a Joyful Noise
The beginning of the new year is a
wonderful opportunity to join the music
ministry of the church. As we begin
practicing the Anthems for Lent, Easter,
and each Sunday, it will be time for new
members. Prayerfully consider joining
one of the following:
Chancel Choir - Sunrise Choir -
Handbell Choir
Please leave a note in my mailbox in the
workroom or call me at the church. I
hope each of you will consider joining us
to praise God through music!
In His peace, Rebecca Gentry
The beginning of the new year is a
wonderful opportunity to join the music
ministry of the church. As we begin
practicing the Anthems for Lent, Easter,
and each Sunday, it will be time for new
members. Prayerfully consider joining
one of the following:
Chancel Choir - Sunrise Choir -
Handbell Choir
Please leave a note in my mailbox in the
workroom or call me at the church. I
hope each of you will consider joining us
to praise God through music!
In His peace, Rebecca Gentry
Stephen Ministers Training
Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen
Minister. Fairfield Glade UMC will be training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning in April 2012. Stephen
Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as
grief, hospitalization, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To find out more about becoming a Nikki
Fitchko or Connie Hall.
Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen
Minister. Fairfield Glade UMC will be training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning in April 2012. Stephen
Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as
grief, hospitalization, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To find out more about becoming a Nikki
Fitchko or Connie Hall.
Announcements
Prayer Shawls Needed
he Susanna Wesley Circle and UMW are
looking for ladies who knit, crochet or
quilt. Our inventory of shawls is getting
low. If you would be interested in making
a shawl or two we’d love for you to be a
part of this caring ministry. Any questions
please call Mary Marsich at 707-9528 or
Sandy Fischer at 484-2707. Please also
let us know if you have yarn you’d like to
donate.
he Susanna Wesley Circle and UMW are
looking for ladies who knit, crochet or
quilt. Our inventory of shawls is getting
low. If you would be interested in making
a shawl or two we’d love for you to be a
part of this caring ministry. Any questions
please call Mary Marsich at 707-9528 or
Sandy Fischer at 484-2707. Please also
let us know if you have yarn you’d like to
donate.
Youth Mission Trip
Our youth and adults will be attending a
Reach Workcamp, the week of June
24-30. A pancake breakfast will be held
on Palm Sunday to help pay for this trip to
Clinton, TN. Any youth interested in
attending need to see Paulette
Richardson as soon as possible so
registration forms can be sent in.
Our youth and adults will be attending a
Reach Workcamp, the week of June
24-30. A pancake breakfast will be held
on Palm Sunday to help pay for this trip to
Clinton, TN. Any youth interested in
attending need to see Paulette
Richardson as soon as possible so
registration forms can be sent in.
Rummage Sale
It’s time to begin preparing for the 2012 UMW Rummage Sale. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 7th and every Tuesday
thereafter through April 10th, from 9:00 -2:30 a bin will be located inside the side entrance to the administrative wing of
the Church to accept CLOTHING, SHOES AND JEWELRY donations ONLY. As a reminder, all clothing donations
should be laundered, sized and gender identified. Pairs of shoes should be secured with shoestrings or rubber bands
and size written on the sole. During the hours of 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, all clothing donated will be pre-sorted and
prepared for the sale in the attic storage above the choir room. If you would like to take part in the pre-sort efforts,
please contact Marlene Badgerow at 200-8585 or email badge368@comcast.net or email Charlene Richardson,
charlene 40@frontiernet.net. Housewares and all other non-clothing donations will be accepted Monday, April 16th,
through Wednesday, April 18th. DUE TO STORAGE LIMITATIONS, NON-CLOTHING ITEMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED
BEFORE MONDAY, APRIL. 16TH.
It’s time to begin preparing for the 2012 UMW Rummage Sale. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 7th and every Tuesday
thereafter through April 10th, from 9:00 -2:30 a bin will be located inside the side entrance to the administrative wing of
the Church to accept CLOTHING, SHOES AND JEWELRY donations ONLY. As a reminder, all clothing donations
should be laundered, sized and gender identified. Pairs of shoes should be secured with shoestrings or rubber bands
and size written on the sole. During the hours of 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, all clothing donated will be pre-sorted and
prepared for the sale in the attic storage above the choir room. If you would like to take part in the pre-sort efforts,
please contact Marlene Badgerow at 200-8585 or email badge368@comcast.net or email Charlene Richardson,
charlene 40@frontiernet.net. Housewares and all other non-clothing donations will be accepted Monday, April 16th,
through Wednesday, April 18th. DUE TO STORAGE LIMITATIONS, NON-CLOTHING ITEMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED
BEFORE MONDAY, APRIL. 16TH.
Altar Flowers
Behind the church office is a workroom.
In the workroom on the south wall is a
giant flower reservation chart. Right now
there are lots of blank spaces waiting for
your sign-up. It's a nice way to remember
or honor a loved one and share it with the
congregation. The usual cost per
arrangement is $40. Checks are made
payable to Fairfield Glade United
Methodist Church, and are recorded in
your contribution record. Stop by the
workroom, please, to reserve your space
for altar flowers — the chart shows
spaces through the 2012 year. Once you
select your Sunday for flowers, please
deposit your check in the Church
Administrator’s doorslot. For more
information call Lynn Sewell 200-5303.
Thank you.
Behind the church office is a workroom.
In the workroom on the south wall is a
giant flower reservation chart. Right now
there are lots of blank spaces waiting for
your sign-up. It's a nice way to remember
or honor a loved one and share it with the
congregation. The usual cost per
arrangement is $40. Checks are made
payable to Fairfield Glade United
Methodist Church, and are recorded in
your contribution record. Stop by the
workroom, please, to reserve your space
for altar flowers — the chart shows
spaces through the 2012 year. Once you
select your Sunday for flowers, please
deposit your check in the Church
Administrator’s doorslot. For more
information call Lynn Sewell 200-5303.
Thank you.
“The Kind of Man God Uses”
Be sure to pick up your registration form at the church for this year’s Men’s Spring Get-A-Way to be held on March
20th-22nd at Beersheba Springs Retreat Center. The guest speaker for this event is Rev. Steve Gehring. Steve
began his ministry pasturing 6 Methodist churches in Maryland where grew up. He has been at his present church in
Lexington, Kentucky for 29 years as adult ministries and pastoral care pastor. His passion is men’s discipleship and
over the years has discipled many men. His ministry involves extensive pastoral counseling and teaching. He is
married to Suzanne and they just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. They have four children, all grown and
in careers and they have two grandsons. The cost for 2 night’s lodging, 5 meals and the seminar is $125.
Registration forms need to be completed and turned in to Paulette by February 26th.
Be sure to pick up your registration form at the church for this year’s Men’s Spring Get-A-Way to be held on March
20th-22nd at Beersheba Springs Retreat Center. The guest speaker for this event is Rev. Steve Gehring. Steve
began his ministry pasturing 6 Methodist churches in Maryland where grew up. He has been at his present church in
Lexington, Kentucky for 29 years as adult ministries and pastoral care pastor. His passion is men’s discipleship and
over the years has discipled many men. His ministry involves extensive pastoral counseling and teaching. He is
married to Suzanne and they just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. They have four children, all grown and
in careers and they have two grandsons. The cost for 2 night’s lodging, 5 meals and the seminar is $125.
Registration forms need to be completed and turned in to Paulette by February 26th.
UMM Valentine's Dinner
The United Methodist Men invite all the women of the church to be our guests as
we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 16th. Dinner will be served at 6:00
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, with songs and stories of love and romance
following. Make reservations in the Fellowship Hall after each service on
February 5th and 12th, or by calling Frank Fiedler at 456-2490. Ladies are
admitted free. The donation for men is $20.
The United Methodist Men invite all the women of the church to be our guests as
we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 16th. Dinner will be served at 6:00
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, with songs and stories of love and romance
following. Make reservations in the Fellowship Hall after each service on
February 5th and 12th, or by calling Frank Fiedler at 456-2490. Ladies are
admitted free. The donation for men is $20.
The Scholarship Fund Needs Your Help!
The Fairfield Glad United Methodist Church Scholarship, formerly known as the S.L. Hope Scholarship, was first
established by Becky Pittman in 1991. Since that time, over 175 Cumberland County residents have received
financial aid for furthering their education. The scholarships are primarily need-based scholarships and are sent to
the institutions of higher education for credit towards tuition, fees, supplies, books and dormitory charges. If you are
interested in supporting the higher education dreams of residents s of Cumberland County, donations can be given to
the church. Please put Scholarship Fund on your check. Thank You!!
The Fairfield Glad United Methodist Church Scholarship, formerly known as the S.L. Hope Scholarship, was first
established by Becky Pittman in 1991. Since that time, over 175 Cumberland County residents have received
financial aid for furthering their education. The scholarships are primarily need-based scholarships and are sent to
the institutions of higher education for credit towards tuition, fees, supplies, books and dormitory charges. If you are
interested in supporting the higher education dreams of residents s of Cumberland County, donations can be given to
the church. Please put Scholarship Fund on your check. Thank You!!