More about 1st United Methodist Church, Gainesville, FL

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30 pm; Closed Friday
               Church Office will be Closed from Wed., Dec. 24, 2008
               though Sun., Jan 4, 2009.    In case of emergency contact:
               Dr. Harold Henderson (246-7998) or Rev. Carl Romey (870-7030)
                                  Send EMail to Church Administrative Assistant, Charlene Haufler
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Wednesday Night Suppers/Classes begin January 7, 2009
Wednesday Evening Fellowship is an honored tradition here at FUMC.
The meal serving time begins at 5:30 pm and the classes meet at 6:30pm
To reserve for a Wednesday Night Supper, send EMail to wednesday@fumcgnv.org
Indicate the number in your reservation party and your name.

A preview of the classes will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
All classes will begin on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
All adult classes will cost $12 to offset the cost of curricula and materials.

Grief Share ― Leader: Rev. Dr. Doug Kirk
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. This group will meet weekly to help face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each Grief Share session has three distinct elements: a video seminar with experts, support group discussion with focus, and workbook-based study & reflection.

The Way of Discernment ― Leaders: Dan & Kay Greathouse
This study focuses on the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment for the individual, congregations or larger bodies of the church. It follows a format of a weekly reading, daily exercises and a weekly small-group meeting. More of a journey in discernment than a how-to guide, this study for groups gently leads to the prayerful path of a richer, wiser life both for individuals and the larger church.

The Gospel of Mark ― Leader: Dr. Harold Henderson
This class will enter Mark's gospel through a study of N.T. "Tom" Wright's Mark for Everyone. It is designed to help us find our way around Mark and to feel the urgency and excitement of Mark’s Gospel in a way that is new and fresh. Wright’s book helps us to find Mark full of interest and delight, with a powerful message that comes home to the church today and tomorrow just as much as it did to the church of yesterday. Mark is the Gospel we will be reading in our services during 2009.

Sisters Bible Study for Women ― Leader: Trisha Eccles
This study will be broken into two six-week sections. Section 1 will be "Unfailing Love: Growing Closer to Jesus Christ”. Section 2 will be "A Mile in Her Shoes: Lessons from the Lives of Old Testament Women". Each meeting will connect a weekly video segment and group discussion to individual study, with a focus on making Scripture a part of women's daily lives.

Understanding Homelessness ― Leaders: Randy & Cynthia Stacey
To better understand homelessness and how we should interact with those affected by it, this class will encounter homelessness in an interactive manner. Participants will not only learn about homelessness in an academic sense but will also have the opportunity for hands-on experience with homeless ministries, such as the Helping Hands Clinic. The purpose of this class is to help us, as Christians, respond as faithful disciples in ministering to the homeless community.

May 24 (Sunday) ― Aldersgate Sunday, Hymn Festival 10:25am and 10:55am
Hymns of Charles and John Wesley

Aug 30 (Sunday) ― Piano Recital by Mr. Jim Hendricks, Chicago State Univ, 2:00pm

FUMC History Pictures of 150^th Year Celebration Pictures taken on Sept 23, 2007 Brief-History/Facts with Pictures Methodist Church in 1874 Epworth Hall 1883 Stained Glass Windows Sanctuary Renovation, 2007	FUMC Pipe Organs FUMC Organ History & Rebuilding Chapel Organ Specifications 243 pipes Sanctuary Organ Stop List 2,241 pipes	Pictures Christmas 2008 Easter 2008 Choir Festival 2008 Sanctuary Renovation Mar 2007 Jun 2007 Aug 2007 Sep 2007 Oct 2007 Completed Sanctuary Nov 18, 2007 List of donors Click here for a print version
	New Organ (completed 11/09/07) 2007 Organ Stop List 2,241 pipes New Organ Detailed Specifications 2,241 pipes Pictures New Organ Construction 12/06 Pictures Organ Returned/Installation Nov-Dec 2007 Program for Organ Dedicatory Recital on 2/3/08
	How Can I donate to the organ fund? Adopt-A-Pipe Print Application Form
	Old 1979 Organ, 1,960 pipes Old 1979 Organ Stop List & Pictures Old Organ Removal Pictures, August 2006

Last Updated:Saturday, January 03, 2009. Please send comments to Leon Couch webmaster@fumcgnv.org