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June 14-20, 2018

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Fourth Sunday After Pentecost June 17, 2018 Mark 4:26-34 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Mustard Seed” Rev. Mike Teague

From the Pastor’s Pen . . . Jesus deals with God’s kingdom first in Mark’s parables. As in the Sermon on the Mount, concern for wealth and possessions get in the way of what really matters-a heart seeking the things of heaven. Jesus asks us to view the world and the Kingdom of God with new eyes, as in a seed growing mysteriously, and something really great springing from something so insignificant as a mustard seed. –Rev. Mike

This week’s Feed the Hungry offering is for Local Missions. This mission helps members of our church family and other immediate local mission needs.

Mission of the Month How You Can Help There are lots of ways you can support Reading Buddies- Be a Reading Buddy: Just 30 minutes weekly during the school year helps a child sharpen their reading and interpersonal relationship skills Donate: money is needed to fund background checks for all volunteers, food for Family Nights to introduce the program and assist parents, books for participating students, as well as other support costs. Your donation is tax-deductible.  Books: participating students need a library of age-appropriate books to choose from. Contact Kay Ward, Reading Buddies volunteer coordinator, for more information (423)652-9251

Last Sunday Third Sunday After Pentecost Rev. Brandon Berg

Finally, Jesus said: What is God’s kingdom like? What story can I use to explain it? It is like what happens when a mustard seed is planted in the ground. It is the smallest seed in all the world. But once it is planted, it grows larger than any garden plant. Mark 26: 30-34

I pray that the Lord will listen when you are in trouble, and that the God of Jacob will keep you safe.  ~Psalm 20:1

Open my eyes that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me. Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free.  ~Clara H. Scott, 1895

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.

Amen.

Last Week in Children’s Sunday School

Mr. Mike taught us about the birds not worrying because God provides for their needs. He read from Matthew 6: 25-34. Ms. Suzanne and Mr. Mike tended to the fish tank also.

Mr. Mike thinks that some kind of critter has been digging holes in the garden and eating the seeds that we planted last week- maybe a crow or a skunk!

We had a snack that Mr. Mike called Mud and Worms! It is really chocolate pudding and Oreo cookies, with gummy worms also.

A quiet Sunday morning in June

For the Youth Life can be a game – Enjoy it!

Wednesday, June 20 Tankersley Hall 6:30 p.m. Game Night For more information contact John, Brandon, Andy, Rebekah, or Erica.

Our Kids Need Your Support

Help shape a child by giving them a week to remember at Camp Bay’s Mountain. You can designate a donation to send an active church member’s child (grades 1-12) to one week at UMC Camp Bay’s Mountain this summer. Your donation can help give a kid the experience of a lifetime! Total cost per child: $300-$500. Contributions of any size appreciated!

Register Your Child for Summer Camp

Camp Bays Mountain Website and Registration

Camp Bays Mountain Facebook Page

Send Your Pictures and Announcements to Publish in the Newsletter

Send your photos and announcements for the Newsletter to admin@fumcbristol.wpcomstaging.com or call Carol at 423.652.2811 M-Th, 9-2. For each publication, information is needed by noon on Wednesday.

Your Church Event and Planning Calendar

Week of June 14 – June 20, 2018   Thursday, June 14 6:00pm-Yoga with Jean-The Upper Room 6:30pm-Mankind Project-Youth Room  8:00pm-AA   Friday, June 15 5:30pm-Belly Dancing Class-Yoga Studio  6:30pm-Belly Dancing Class-Yoga Studio  7:00pm-NA                Saturday, June 16  9:00am-Holston Quilters Guild-TH Sunday, June 17   9:30am-Sunday School Hour   9:30am-The River Worship Service-TH  10:00am-Common Ground Service-Chapel  11:00am-Traditional Worship-Sanctuary                             (Childcare is provided from 9:30am to 12:00pm.                              Children may be picked up at any time.) 12:15pm-Choir Rehearsal  8:00pm-AA                    Monday, June 18 6:00pm-Belly Dancing Class-Yoga Studio  7:00pm-NA                        Tuesday, June 19  8:00am-Men’s Prayer Group-TH  8:00pm-AA    Wednesday, June 20 6:00pm-Worship Committee-Library 6:30pm-Youth Activity-Game Night                                  To make changes or additions to the calendar contact Alan Gorrell 423-652-7377                                                    or Sandy Gorrell 423-652-1987.

First United Methodist Church Rev. Brandon Berg, Pastor (276.237.6498)  322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620 www.fumcbristol.org

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