First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.
 

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Gainesville!

We welcome you to our internet home and invite you to utilize this website to learn more about the missions, ministries, and rich history of our church.

Pastors' Blog:                                            

know-christ.blogspot.com

 Our Website is under construction. Event postings will be listed in this main page now and after completion. Informational pages may also contain current events. Thank you for your patience.

Weekly Church Events
Sundays
8:30 a.m.        Worship Service                                        
9:45 a.m.        Sunday School
10:45 a.m.      Worship Service                                                  
                        
4:00 p.m.        Ring of Fire (out for the summer - starts again in early September)
4:30 p.m.        Revelation (out for the summer - starts again in early September)
5:00 p.m.        All UMYF Snack Supper
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5:30 p.m.        All UMYF **
 
** Not meeting during the month of June
 
                                                                                                                                
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m.       Luke Bible Study
3:30 p.m.         Children on Wednesday (COW) Last day: April
4:15 p.m.         Jr. High UMYF **
5:00 p.m.         Jr. High UMYF Snack Supper **
6:10 p.m.         Heritage Ringers
6:30 p.m.         Luke Bible Study
7:15 p.m.         Chancel Choir
 
** Not Meeting during the month of June 

  
   
Monthly Events
2nd Tuesdays
6:30 p.m.      Sarah Circle
Sarah Circle is a United Methodist Women's group. Sarah Circle meets in the evenings for those who work to have a time of fellowship. This group usually meets for dinner or a snack with a discussion time and is open to all women. Contact Andrea Byars for more information at 665-3926. (Does not meet June, July, and August)
 
2nd Wednesdays
9a-3p            Agape Quilters
Apage (meaning: God's Love) Quilters is a group that seeks to provide an atmosphere to support the creative talents of First Church quilters, with prayer, as they reach out to church members who are in need of comfort from long-term recovery involving patient or family. You do not need to know how to quilt to be a part of this group. There are many processes to making a quilt that require no sewing skills. For more information or to donate materials and supplies to the group contact Towana Stafford at 612-2982.
 
3rd Mondays
10:30 a.m.     Mizpah Circle
Mizpah Circle is a United Methodist Woman's group. This group has planned programs and mission work during their meetings and usually enjoy a time of fellowship with a meal out, Dutch treat, after the meeting and is open to all women. Please contact the church office for more information at 665-3926. (Does not meet June, July, and August)
 
Special Events
 
May 20                   10:45 a.m.                    Graduating High School Sr. Recognition in Worship
This First Church tradition honors our graduating High School Seniors during the 10:45 a.m. service of Worship. Each Senior Graduate is recognized in a special bulletin insert and receives a new Bible given by the United Methodist Women to help each graduate along their path in life.
 
June 3                    10:45 a.m.                    Confirmation Sunday
2012 Confirmands will be recognized during the 10:45 a.m. service of Worship. The Confirmands will also serve as the Holy Communion helpers. This special covenant service, that the Confirmands will go through, is also one way to renew your own vows of faith and covenant with God.
 
 
Summer Activities and Camps
 
June 4-9                   SEEK Camp
Summer Events for Exceptional Campers (SEEK) is help at Bridgeport Camp.
 
June 10-16               UMYF Sr. High Mission Trip
The Sr. High Youth are off to help the community of Marvell, Arkansas and to share God's Holy Word.
 
June 18-22               VBS (9am to noon)
Children ages 3 through 5th grades (going into 6th grade) are invited to attend Vacation Bible School. This year VBS is going to the ocean in Operation Overboard - Dare to GO DEEP with GOD. Help of all kind is needed, especially teachers. Please call the church office if you are available to help. Children's registration forms will be available at a later date.
 
June 25-30               Jr. High Camp
The Jr. High Youth who have signed up for this event will be at Bridgeport Camp for a week of fun and experiencing God centered activities and studies.
 
July 2-7                    Sr. High Camp
The Sr. High Youth who have signed up for this event will be at Bridgeport Camp for a week of fun and experiencing God centered activities and studies.
 
July 9-13                   Music Camp (10-4pm)
Children ages 8-12 may sign up for Music Camp with our Director of Music Ministries, Daniel Banke. During camp, the children learn  the musical they will perform on Friday night, July 13. In addition to learning the music, lines, and motion, they help with the scenery and fellowship together while learning the message of the musical. A registration form is required. Please call the church office for more information.
 
July 23-27                 All UMYF Mission Week
The youth group will be providing all kinds of mission work in our community Monday - Thursday. On Friday the youth will spend a day of fun together at the Rough Riders game in Frisco. The schedule of activity is available through Shawna Brinkley, Youth Director.