Your Place in Ministry - September 4th
Organ Fundraiser Meals
Would your group consider holding a fundraiser or donating to our organ fund? We have some Wednesday night slots available. Contact the Church office today to reserve your date.
SWAG Updates
—SWAG is pleased to announce that it will now meet on Wednesday nights for Bible study from 6-7 PM upstairs in the Youth Building. Carolyn Matthews will be leading “The Bible Project”, which is a youth’s introductory guide to exploring their Bible. Dinner will be served at the beginning of each Wednesday night session.
—SWAG continues to meet weekly for Sunday school from 9:45-10:45 am upstairs in the Youth Building. On Sunday nights we meet for dinner, devotion, and fellowship from 5:30-7:00 PM upstairs in the Youth Building. Please contact Molly or Robert Hatcher with any questions related to SWAG.
Sozo Children's Choir
The Sozo Children's Choir from Uganda will be performing at our Celebrate Recovery worship service on Tuesday, September 20th in the CLC. A meal will be served at 6pm with worship following at 6:30. Please call the church office to make your reservation ASAP, so they know how much food to prepare.
Senior Secret Pal
”Secret Pals” are needed for our Seniors. We need 9 or more secret pals and you are invited to be one! Please contact Kayla Jane Howell 205-936-2768 or email kaylajaneh4@gmail.com if you are interested. Also, parents of seniors, please contact me to fill out the form for senior's secret pal.
Youth Ministry News
—Youth will meet in the youth room on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15 pm
—Youth fundraiser: The youth are hosting an envelope fundraiser. Outside of Phillip’s office are numbered envelopes. We encourage our church family to stop by and consider taking one of these envelopes. The number on each envelope is the suggested donation. We ask the donation to be placed in the envelope and returned back to the church by either being placed in the offering plate or returned to the office. As you consider donating, we ask that you pray for our student ministry, the students, the volunteers, and the growth we have seen so far. We are hoping this fundraiser will be a great start to help our ministry host events during this school year and also help us grow our ministry not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Thank you for all of your love and support.
Advanced Certification Class
—The Cheaha District of the North Alabama Conference is offering an advanced class for Lay Servant credit on Saturday, September 17, 2022 – 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The class will be held at St. Mark UMC in Anniston, Alabama. St Mark UMC is located at: 1320 Golden Springs Rd. Anniston, AL 36207. The cost of the class is $40.00, which includes lunch & snacks but does not include the course textbook. Information concerning the course textbook including the price listed on the Cokesbury website is shown on the registration form. You will need to obtain the course material before class begins.
—Spiritual Gifts
This Advanced Class will be led by Pam Russell. This class will help participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. This is one of the six classes required for those who wish to serve as Lay Speakers. It also satisfies requirements for recertification of Certified Lay Servants.
Please send completed Registration Form and the course fee of $40.00 to:
Pat Motley, Director LSM-Cheaha District
P.O. Box #1214
Ashville, Al 35953
Handbells 2022
—Handbells are fun to ring! With a little bit of practice and dedication, anyone can share the joy of making Handbell music at Trussville FUMC. Your help is needed! There are bells that do not have a ringer to ring them. There is nothing about ringing a Handbell that you can not learn. Please give Handbells a try. Contact Kelley Clegg Neal (kelleynote@gmail.com or 256-738-3979) or any member of Jubilant Ringers to begin.
—Attention Parents & Children 1st Grade & under:
Melody Bells Children’s Choir for children 1st Grade & under begins Wednesday, September 7, from 5:00-5:30 pm in the Handbell Room. All children 1st grade & under are invited to come for a time of ringing, games & fun. If you would like to help with this Choir, contact Kelley Clegg Neal
—Attention Parents & Children 2nd—5th Grades:
Children’s Handchime Choir for children 2nd-5th Grades begins Wednesday, September 7, from 5:30-6:00 pm in the Handbell Room. All children 2nd-5th grades are invited to come for a time of ringing, games & fun. If you would like to help with this Choir, contact Kelley Clegg Neal
“The Purpose Driven Life” by: Rick Warren
Lead by Rev Bob Murray (6-week study)
Starting on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 1 pm for an hour each class. Books will be given out when class begins. Those who have their books please bring them on Sept 6th. If there are any questions, please contact Linda Shaddix.
Building Houses for Widows in Uganda
Sponsored by the Naomi Girls. The donations you have given, we have “10” houses and counting. Every dollar given to the project is greatly appreciated. You have heard the need and you have responded. It’s amazing what we can do together. Sunday, September 18 is the last day for donations. If you have any questions please contact Linda Shaddix.
Michael King to Begin Voice & Piano Lessons
Michael King, our pianist here at TFUMC, is thrilled to announce that the Michael King Studio of Music will be at Trussville First UMC! Collaborative Pianist Michael King provides instruction in Singing and Piano. His students will present a fabulous Student Showcase in December and May. ALL AGES! For details and to claim your time slot, contact Michael King at: Ph: 205 322 2330, or email: mkingpianist@gmail.com.
Huffman Football Team
We still need a few prayer partners for the Huffman Football Players and Coaches. You can also donate toward meals or bring water, Gatorade, power supplements and peanut butter crackers to the office, or volunteer to help deliver meals. We are especially in need of power supplements and peanut butter crackers. Thank you for your help and support.
Organ Fundraiser
Our new organ has been installed! We are still in need of donations to help with the cost. Our goal is $94,000. Thanks to generous donors, we have raised over $25,575. If you would like to make a donation, please select the organ option online or write “Organ Fundraiser” on the memo of your check. All gifts are greatly appreciated.
New Stephen Minister Classes to Begin
The training and growth classes for new Stephen Ministers will begin on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:15 p.m. The 50-lesson training grows and hones existing skills and teaches new approaches for walking alongside individuals who are experiencing challenges in their daily life, often through the death of a loved one, divorce or family issue, loss of a job or other financial change, or a health crisis. Stephen Ministers work one-on-one with a care receiver as they address the life challenge. If you feel called to become a Stephen Minister, please talk with one of the Stephen Ministers and complete a short application. The skills learned in the training are also applicable to your own life as you encounter friends and acquaintances each day.
UMM Monthly Meeting
The United Methodist Men will conduct their next monthly meeting on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the meeting and our special guest speaker, Rebecca Morris from "Embrace Alabama Kids", which was previously known as "Methodist Children's Home". Breakfast is provided by The Pioneer Class. Please notify Allen Hatcher by phone or text at (205) 773-9591 if you will be attending the meeting.
Community Food Bank
The Mission Team volunteers this month at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama from 9:00 to 11:30 am on Thursday, September 15th. We are always accepting new volunteers! If you would like to join the team, please call Charlene Sharp at 205-835-2691 or email at csharp@bellsouth.net to register.
Save The Dates:
—Sunday, September 11 - UMM Breakfast at 7 am in the Fellowship Hall
—Thursday, September 15 - Community Food Bank - See Charlene Sharp to volunteer.
—Friday, September 16 and Sat., September 17 Fall Children’s Consignment Sale - See https://trussvillemethodistconsignmentsale.com for more details.
Hangers $3 for 20 & Pins $1 for 100-Available at Kids First Day School
—Tuesday, September 20 - SOZO Children’s Choir from Uganda at CR Service in CLC
—Sunday, September 25 - Organ Consecration - watch for more details to follow.
*REMINDER* Church Items for Sale
We are currently selling t-shirts, totebags, drink tumblers and magnets through the church office. Some items have limited quantities, so be sure to get yours soon! Call 205-655-3259 to check availability.
PRICES:
T-shirts - $20.00 each (all sizes available to 3x)
Drink Tumblers - $8.00 each
Canvas Totebags - $6.00 each
Magnets - $1.00 each
You can also purchase all in a bundle for $35.00
