FUMC will be participating in Angel tree again this year. All gifts are due back to FUMC by December 2, 2018.
Author: Bonnie DeHaven
Office Manager
Go Friends Needs
Go Friends still needs plastic peanut butter jars (28 oz. with lids) and shoe boxes of any size. Donations may be left at the church office Tuesday thru Thursday or on Sundays.
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
The Annual FUMC Thanksgiving Dinner will be Saturday, November 17 beginning at 5 PM in the Social Hall. Meat, drinks, and rolls will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share and enjoy the evening of good fellowship.
Advent Bible Study
Please join us for the Advent Bible Study, “Because of Bethlehem” led by Pastor Doug on Wednesday nights during Advent, beginning November 28 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Green Street. We are asking for a $5 donation toward the purchase of the books.
Rice Bowl Challenge
Go Friends Families along with FUMC Youth families are participating in ” Rice Bowls Challenge Fill a Bowl, Feed a Child”. The families will take a “rice bowl” bank home and then they have from November 1 till November 29 to fill it up. The banks will be returned and broken to tally up their amounts. We would like the church family to join in the challenge, so I will have a large bank placed in the sanctuary for you to drop any loose change you have. We will see how many children we can feed with our collected efforts. If you would like to read more about this go to WWW.RICEBOWLS.org or contact the church office 304.258.2766. THE CHALLENGE IS ON !!!!!!!!!!
Sunday Transportation provided
If anyone needs transportation to and from church on Sundays, please contact Mark Cowles 202.480.1011. The church van will be used to pick up those who may need a ride.
Pastor Appreciation Sunday
Pastor Appreciation luncheon will be this Sunday, October 28, immediately following the second service. A card basket will be available for those wishing to give cards or gifts to our pastor.
All Saints Sunday
FUMC will celebrate All Saints Sunday, November 4, at both services. Attendees are encouraged to bring votive candles to light in remembrance of their loved ones as we celebrate their lives.
Berkeley Springs Center Christmas Social
Berkeley Springs Center Christmas gift items are being collected at the Center for Christmas gift bags for the residents. Gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped and are due to the Berkeley Springs Center by December 3. You may leave your items at the front lobby, with the receptionist or the Station One nurse’s desk. Some suggested items to give are Dove lotion, Dove Body Wash, Dove Shampoo, non-skid socks; hair accessories; Sugar free candy—no nuts; regular soft candy—no nuts; stationery and stamps; Word Search puzzle books; adult themed coloring books; tissues; snack size chips, cookies; ink pens; crayons, etc. Please see the bulletin boards for more detail. For more information please call the center at 304.258.3673
Halloween Outreach
Trick or Treat Outreach at FUMC will be Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. As we have done for the past several years, we will hand out candy on behalf of FUMC. If you would like to donate, individually wrapped candy may be left at the church office through October 30. The FUMC happenings that evening are growing each year. We appreciate volunteers. If you would like to help that evening, please contact a member of The Melvin C. McBee Fellowship Sunday School Class. This year, we are offering our parking lot for trunk or treat. Should anyone be interested in being a trunk or treat “vendor” please contact the Church Office 304.258.2766 or e-mail firstumc3@frontier.com.