Your Place in Ministry - November 8th

Plant Sale for Sumatanga
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the PLANT SALE FOR SUMATANGA Friday and Saturday. Over $1600 was raised for the Creating Connections Fundraiser for Camp Sumatanga. These funds are to help get Camp Sumatanga ready to open again. If you were unable to attend and want a plant/or to donate to the Creating Connections Fundraiser, contact Kelley Clegg Neal (kelleynote@gmail.com  or 256-738-3979)

Creating Camp Connections Fundraiser
The 2nd Annual Creating Camp Connections Fundraiser for Camp Sumatanga is underway! Many thanks to everyone who supported the 1st fundraiser last year. Thanks to your donations, a new water tank now serves our needs at Camp Sumatanga! This year the fundraiser supports getting Camp Sumatanga ready to open for on site use again. To make a donation to Creating Camp Connections Campaign or for more information, contact Don & Kelley Clegg Neal (Don & Kelley are serving as Creating Camp Connections Champions & would appreciate you listing your donation under their names.) or go to https://campaignsumatanga.swell.gives. You can make your donation In Memory or In Honor of a loved one. Trussville FUMC has a long standing connection to Camp Sumatanga. Let’s keep the connection going! Thanks for your support, Don & Kelley

Zoom Church Council Meeting
We have a called Church Council Zoom meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 6PM to discuss items pertaining to the Zoom UMC Charge Conference. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact the church office for the Zoom information.

Save the Date
UMC Zoom Charge Conference at 2 pm on Sunday, November 15th. More information will be available soon through announcements and email.

Christmas Child Shoeboxes
The deadline to bring in your shoeboxes is Friday, November 13th and they can be dropped off in front of either Beth’s office or at the Church office. When delivering your boxes to the church please remember to include $9 donation per box for shipping.
You can also build your shoeboxes online at this link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/

Naomi Girls Needs Recommendations
We are asking for recommendations from members of our congregation, based on their personal experience, for different types of work such as home repair, landscaping, plumbing, etc. This is to create a network list for our Naomi Girls and they will share with anyone who has a need. If you have a personal recommendation, please contact Candy at the church office.

Worship Tech Ministry Opportunities:
The Worship Tech Team is currently looking for volunteers to assist in running the computer for the screens, the Sling for livestreaming and the soundboard. You will be taught everything you need to know and it is a great way to help in the production of our weekly services. If you're interested in joining our team, please contact Dan Shirah or the church office.

Mentors Needed for Youth Services
You can make a difference! Volunteer mentors are needed at the Vacca Campus of the Department of Youth Services. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Jim McDonald. Application forms are available at the church office.

Sanitizing Station Locations:
-Fellowship Hall
-Sanctuary (in the Transept area)
-Christian Life Center (in the front near the Stage area/entrance to Welcome Center)
-Ceramics Room
-Conference Room
-Sunday School Building (Upstairs in the Restroom area)
-Upstairs (over the Church Office) in the hallway near the Women’s Study Room
-Youth/Children’s Room (upstairs over Kid’s First)
After cleaning your meeting space, please be sure to fill out the yellow card available at each station.

Digital Church Sign
Thank you to those who have already given to help in the cost of this great new ministry tool. We still need donations, so if you wish to contribute, simply mark your church donation – either by check or online at https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Giving/firs120189 – for “OUTDOOR SIGN”. Thank you!

Stephen Ministry
During these uncertain times (financial stress, health concerns, loss of loved ones), you may find you need someone to talk to. A Stephen Minister is a congregation member who walks beside someone who is hurting due to a death, divorce, illness, family issues, etc. The Stephen Minister has been carefully selected and trained to serve in this role because of his or her caregiving gifts. He or she listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages when meeting each week with his or her care receiver for as long as there is a need. These meetings may take place in person, by video or by phone. If you could benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister or would like to obtain more information, please contact Martha Cusimano at 205-601-9124 or mmcusimano@centurytel.net.