BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT:  The crosses on the altar represent recent births. Congratulations!  

Trevor James Smithback, son of Joanna and Mike, and little brother to Ethan, was born   Wednesday, June 18th.

Allison Troxell Hover, daughter of Jessica and Cale, little sister to Joey and Jack, was born on Monday, June 23. 

 

PRAYER REQUESTS:  Priscilla Curtiss, Rick Barker, Deedra Phipps, the Mission Team in South Carolina, Rex Klopfenstein.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Jeff Rader in loving memory of his mother, Jean Rader. 

 

WELCOME TO THE MELLOTT’S:  Today is Pastor Tom Mellott’s first Sunday.  We will be having a cake and punch reception after church for Tom and Debbie.  Please join us in welcoming them into our church family.

 

CALENDAR

 

TODAY:                   10:00 a.m.         Worship

                                 11:00 a.m.         Reception for the Mellott’s

MON 06/30:                6:00 p.m.         UMSO Advisory Board

FRI 07/04:           Church Closed         Office Closed

                        7 p.m. – 10 p.m.         Fourth of July Party on Front Lawn

 

FIREWORKS, FRANKFURTERS, AND THE FOURTH: Come celebrate the Fourth of July with your FUM family with an outdoor fun evening from 7-10 pm.  We'll be grilling hotdogs in front of the church and hope you'll help us out by bringing yard games (Corn Hole, Jarts, Volleyball Nets, etc.) to set up around the grounds.  Hope to see you there!

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:   This year, our Vacation Bible School will be July 7–10, from 6:20-8:40pm for kids 3 years old through 8th grade.   This year’s theme is “God’s Big Backyard”.  Bring your own dinner at 6pm if you want to enjoy some fellowship.  Please call Liz Sworden @ 308-3743 or Cindi Knell at 575-0500 if you are interested in volunteering. 

 

YOUTH GROUP AND THEIR FAMILIES ... are going on a Bike Ride in Grand Rapids!  Meet at church on Saturday, July 12 at 1 pm.  We will transport our bikes to Grand Rapids to ride in the park and then hit the ice cream shop before returning to Bowling Green by 6 pm.  Don't forget to invite your families to this fun event!

 

CHURCH PICNIC:  MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JULY 13th for the Traditional All Church Picnic at the church at 11:30.  Chicken will be provided, so please bring a covered dish and table service. See you there!!

 

HEARTH AND CHAPEL:  Summer picnic planned on the grounds of the Wood County Historical Museum.  The date is Thursday, August 14th at noon.  If necessary, a rain date will be the following day, Friday, August 15th also at noon.  Mark your calendar - more info will follow.

CONDOLENCES: Kate Ackley’s mother passed away recently.  Kate is a former Associate Pastor at FUMC.  Her address is:  226 Ridgemoor,  Mundelein, Il 60060

 

E-NEWSLETTER:   To save on paper and postage, we offer the First Word monthly newsletter available on-line for those who prefer that format.  Please send your email address to the church office at fumcbg@wcnet.org to be added to the mailing list for the next newsletter.  Put “First Word” in the subject line.  Thank you!

*** IF you are already on the list to get the newsletter link via email and have been having trouble getting it lately, there may be several reasons.  Please call the church office for details.  Thanks!

 

JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER NOTICE:  Due to the church getting struck by lightening Friday the 13th, there were several computer/email/internet issues the following week, which delayed completion of the newsletter. Therefore, your July/August newsletter may be late by a few days.   However, it is available online as usual.

 

OFFERING ENVELOPES:  Please make sure you include your name and donation amount(s) [broken out by category] on the lines provided on your offertory envelopes.  Same applies if you use a pew envelope or provide one of your own.  Including your donation amount(s) by category on the comment line of your check is also helpful.

 

COAKLEY FAMILY BENEFIT:  Haskins Community Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church are sponsoring a benefit for the Coakley Family on July 13th from 4:30pm – 7:00pm.  The Coakley kids have severe medical problems and they need help with expenses. Event is at St. Paul’s -17050 Rt. 582, 1 mile west of Haskins.  There will be food, desserts, and drinks.  Kids games, dunk tank, face painting, music, silent auction, classic/antique car and tractor show! Call Mary Vetter  419-823-1887 for info!

 

DINNER THEATRE TRIP:  FUMW is planning a daytrip Saturday October 4 to attend the play “Church Basement Ladies” via the Star Tours Company from Pemberville.  The bus leaves for the Cornwell Dinner Theatre in Marshall, MI, at 8:30a.m., returning at 6:00 p.m. Anyone may attend. Transportation, dinner, show, taxes, tips and a Star Tours of Ohio escort included.  Cost is $79 and must be mailed in with your reservation ASAP to Star Tours, P.O. Box 761 Pemberville, OH 43450.  Questions-call Judy Hartley @ 352-0730. 

 

Dear Friends and Supporters of Toledo Campus Ministry, your help is needed!  Summer is here and so is the multitude of good weather outdoor projects.  One such activity is an Accessibility Build, planned for the week of July 21-27 to construct a wooden handicapped accessibility ramp at our activities building (The Ark located at 2080 Brookdale Rd. Toledo).  Another is to remove 110 feet of sidewalk and replace it with new walk that is wider and makes it more wheelchair friendly.  Would you be willing to lend a hand?  Can't do construction work? You can make a financial contribution to offset the expenses which are estimated at $3,500.  Please call Tom Miley at our office 419-536-4865 or email tcm_ut@sbcglobal.net to sign up, offer monetary support or for more information. 

 

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND is funded by the loose change that is put in the brown pocket change envelopes found on the back of the pews.  It is used to help those less fortunate who come to the church seeking financial assistance.  Please consider giving your loose change to this worthy cause.

 

EMERGENCY REQUEST:  The Day Care van is in need of some very serious repairs and they desperately need donations to pay for them.  One expense is to replace the spare tire and cord used to hold it in place.  The cord was cut and the tire stolen from the van while sitting in the parking lot.  That alone is $500.  Another repair is to the doors on the van that do not open easily enough, which is a serious safety issue.  They estimate total repairs to cost $1500.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.    Make checks payable to FUM Day Care and either put it in the offering plate, send it to the church, attn. Day Care, or drop it off at the office.  Thank you!!!

 

NOTE FROM ROSTERN:  Next Friday, July 4th, I will be traveling to Durban, South Africa, to participate in the International Congress of Entomologists. The conference starts July 6th and ends July 12th. I will be presenting my research on 8th and 9th. After the conference I will stop over in Zambia to see relatives and friends. Please remember me in your prayers.  Rostern Tembo

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  We are in need of volunteers to help run the sound system on

Sunday mornings. The House of Hindenach (the company our sound board is from) will be holding a class in operating our sound board.  If interested, please call Jo Ascunce 419-308-2928.

 

FOOD PANTRY:  Our food pantry is VERY low on food.   Donations would be appreciated.  Please check flyers for good food sales so you can stretch your buying dollar.

 

FROM THE TRUSTEES:  The Trustees are looking for your input and assistance: anytime you might see a need for repairs, have a suggestion for improvements, or want to volunteer to help, fill out a “CHURCH CHORES” form.  They can be found at the Welcome Center and the church office.   Let’s work together to keep our church new and beautiful!

 

TOM AND CHARLENE GAISER NEW CONTACT INFO:

Tom cell:  513-417-5530; Charlene cell:  513-417-6675; Home phone: (513) 843-5739

Home address:   2032 Wood Brook Dr., Amelia, OH  45102

Email address:  tgaiser1@roadrunner.com