Reaching Out: United Methodist Committee on Relief Disaster Response OKLAHOMA
First United Methodist Church is responding to the tornado disaster in Oklahoma.  If you would like to make a special donation for the relief effort, you can do so by clicking here or by writing a check to FUMC and earmarking it for disaster relief. All money received will be channeled to the United Methodist Committee on Relief where 100% will be used for disaster assistance. We also solicit your prayers for these victims and everyone assisting with the rescue and recovery effort.

Reaching Out: Join Us for Wednesday Night Supper
Sign up in Friendship Folder on Sunday. Make your reservations here.

ALL NEW!!! Register On Line for Summer Youth Activities!!
Now you can sign up and pay for lot of youth activities happening this summer. Included are the Choir Trip, Mission Trips for Junior and Senior High and many more. Simply click here.

ALL NEW!!! Register On Line for Summer Children's Activities!!
Now you can sign up and pay for lot of activities happening this summer. Included are Water World, Wild Adventures, Lunch and Bowling, Shipwreck Island and more! Simply click here!

Reaching Out: Part Time Organist Needed
We are looking for a new member of our ministry team to play the organ. Read more about the position here.

Reaching Out: Vacation Bible School 2013: Everywhere Fun Fair
Vacation Bible School is an incredible tool of outreach for our community. Be thinking now of those you could invite, both children and adults. With over 300 children each year, we need every available adult to make VBS happen – and it’s fun! There are jobs to do prior to VBS if you work during the week, as well as supplies that are needed. Be in prayer now for those children and adults whose lives may be changed by Fun Fair 2013. VBS will be June 10-14. Click here to register for VBS on line now! Click here to order your VBS T-Shirt!

Reaching Out: JOIN THE CHURCH BREAKFAST • Sunday, May 12th
In the Parlor at 10:00 a.m. “Come Reach Out with Us!”
Q: What is the next step for me at First Methodist?
A: The natural progression at First Methodist is to join our congregation in full membership. This is the way you ally yourself to our mission to “Reach Out” - saying you are fully committed!
Q: How can I join?
A: Come to a breakfast with Pastors Jim and Wes on Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 in the Parlor. Come casual, bring your appetite, we’ll provide the breakfast. The pastors will lead the group in the commitment vows, and you will then be a
full part of the First Methodist team! Just let us know you’re coming. RSVP to Wes (793-3555 or wes@fumcdothan.org).

Reaching Out: MOTHER’S DAY MENS SING
Ladies, you can stop reading now. Hey guys! Do any of you have or have you
ever had a Mother? Gotcha! Of course you have. So this year, we are going to
give them a gift for Mother’s Day. Whether your Mom is here or with you in spirit, I am inviting ALL men of the church to get together for a one time only event. On Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day) ALL men are invited to sing “In the Garden.” We’ll get together at 8:15 for the 8:55 service and at 10:30 for the 11:00 service. I’ll have the music and we’ll run through it quickly. This will be a fun low key way to say “Happy Mother’s Day.” Let me know you’ll be singing by dropping a note in the offering plate or emailing me, Mike Keeley, at michaelkeeley@fumcdothan.org.

Reaching Out: FUMC SUMMER CAMP
Our Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 3. We have over 50 campers attending this year! There are many needs in a program as large as ours. We invite you to help out if you feel led to do so. All items may be dropped off at the Daycare Office Monday through Thursday, 7:00 to 5:30. Those items include: hula hoops, jump ropes, board games (ages 3 years thru 5th grade), game systems and age appropriate games to go with them, beach towels, foam pool noodles, large blue tarp (prefer a new one), play dough and play dough toys, sand toys, children’s plastic sunglasses, beach umbrella (small size), dress up clothes, infant “boppy pillow” (we need several of these), “new” standard bed pillows, white standard pillow cases, assorted craft kits (for all ages), craft supplies (stickers and stamps). The center is always in need of gently used toys.

Reaching Out: Fifty Forward Activities Travel Ministry
Come join us this fall for a West Virginia Rails and Trails adventure featuring The Greenbrier.  October 21 -26. Click here for a brochure.
Join us for the California New Year’s Getaway featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade December 29, 2013 – January 2, 2014.  For more information click here.
We will be on the road again headed for the Pacific Northwest featuring Washington, Oregon and California April 6 – April 13, 2014.  For more information click here.

Reaching Out: ALL NEW ONLINE GIVING
There are two easy ways for you to make your contributions electronically. You can visit our website, www.fumcdothan.org, and click the on-line giving link. Even easier, you can set up a direct draft from your bank to the church. That option saves the church in transaction fees. Just like the rest of us, the church relies on a steady income to pay bills throughout the year. Online giving will help the church particularly in the upcoming summer travel season. Questions? Call Lucy Ingram or email her at lucy@fumcdothan.org.

Reaching Out: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sunday morning golf cart drivers are needed. If you are interested in being a
part of this ministry, please contact Terri Francis at terri@fumcdothan.org or call her in the church office at 793-3555.