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7400 N. Wickham Rd.    ◊    Melbourne, FL 32940     ◊    321-242-2585
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Weekly News & Info of SUMC’s Ministries

January 13, 2008


Prayer Concerns
Nancy Sewell on the passing of James Pope

Zach Baker Ralph Baum Jim & Louise Bowen Layla Bozorg-Mains
Shari Breckenridge Ruth Cherry

Linda Coffell

Robin Cook

Janet Cross

Carol Davis Larry Dean Bille DeNoble
Suzanne Dimlow Evelyn Eissler Carol Ann Faulkner-Floyd Ellen Fisher
Chase Foster Gil Francis Baylee Fritz Charlotte Goss
Maria Grace Doug Grover Doris Harris Ralph Hendrickson
Charlotte Hollen Moe & June Johns Fred Johnson Johnny Lascha
Gwen Layman Eddie Mason Bill Marsden Bud McCain
Mary McKinley Carol Meditz Denise Miller Emily Miller
Dorothy Parker Ed Perkins Terri Pettit Regina Poole
Margaret Rand Tami Smith Betty Steiner Henrietta Wakefield
Tom Welsh Gwen Willoughby Gladys Wilson Will & Dorothea Wright

Our Missionaries and their families.  El Redentor, our sister church in Cuba.
Our Service people and their families:

David Acevedo Chris Albright Brent Baysinger Maria Carl
Jonathan Collier Colleen Comerford Earl Crecilius Tony Crucet
Billy Edney Joey Elkins Danny Elliott Marcus Evans
Sheryl Fumerola Chris Hannon Jeremy Highland Steven Huff
Walter Bryan Jackson Jeff Jones Shawn Lawrence Gary Linton
Eddie London Chris Lund Raymond C. Nelson Steven R. Nelson
Andrew Pepper Jason Pittman Matt Pitsenbarger Robert Sapitan
Sarah Sharpe Randy Sharpe Robert Shaw Craig Stickey
Richard Thompson Todd Twiggs Stuart Warren Glenn Woodstuff

To add a name to the Prayer Concerns list, please call Congregational Care, 255-7378.  Please note:  We cannot print a person's name without their or a family member's permission.


New Member Orientation next Sunday, Jan. 20 at 12:15 pm in the Dining Room. Anyone interested in joining the church or just finding out more information is invited to attend. Please call Ellen Lane in the church office at 242-2585.

Thank You Suntree UMC The Jan. 6 Blood Drive had 26 donors registered and 22 units collected which can save up to 66 lives in Brevard County. Next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, March 2.

Leadership Summit Video Tapes If you are in possession of these tapes, please return them to the church office or call Kathleen Fritch, 242-2585, ext. 1126.

JOURNEY dinner menu Wed., Jan. 16 is ravioli with marinara, garlic bread, mixed vegetables, salad and dessert. Bring a friend!

Singles’ Ministry Sunday School Class Come join us for Bible study in Room 108 at 11 am - 12 noon. Our next study will be “Bible Study Methods” by Rick Warren. Also, we indulge in after school activities.

Theology at the Tavern led by Pastor John Hill, will meet tomorrow night, 7 - 8:30 pm at Pizza Gallery at the Avenue in Viera. Topic: Is There a God? (Get there by 6:30 pm if you plan to get a bite to eat.) Bring a friend!

Free Concert by Space Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists next Sunday at 4 pm in the Sanctuary. The program in part will pay tribute to the late concert pianist/comedian Victor Borge and will include organists, featuring our own Tom Taylor, and soloists from SUMC, Dr. Robert E. Lamb, Joan McMahon and Lori Taylor in a rather unusual concert of favorite classical organ works with a unique twist. Donations are encouraged to benefit the Resurrection Ranch.

Christmas Season Volunteers thank you for the extra effort and time that you gave to set-up, tear down, usher, greet, serve in the kitchen, prepare candles and other areas. Our programs succeed with the help of volunteers!

Christian Radio WCIF (106.3 FM) on January 23 will be making announcements throughout the day that Suntree UMC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Plan to make it part of your day as you will be surprised at how interesting & inspirational this radio station can be.

Disciple Gathering will meet here on the Suntree UMC campus on Saturday, January 26, 8 am - 8 pm. Students and alumni are invited for a full day of praise, worship, study, prayer, fellowship breakfast, lunch & dinner. Students use the registration forms in your disciple packet. Alumni may get forms from the church office. Deadline for registration is Today!

Citrus Gleaning Drop off your “citrus” fruit to share with those less fortunate here at the church on January 26. We need fruit & pickers. Call Bob Van Kley at 242-2585 to get involved.

Join TNT on Friday, April 4, for a nostalgic 3 hour train ride starting on the shore of Lake Eustis. This is an evening trip and has a 4 course dinner. Departure time is 3 pm. Cost is $87. Call Jerry Shipp at 751-7014.

SUMC’s Caravan to Cuba departs Feb. 5. Remember them in your prayers. Over the counter medications, which are not available in Cuba, are desperately needed. Please make your checks payable to SUMC and marked “for Cuba medicines”. Please call Connie (482-5906) or Nat (255-6925) if you make a contribution. A record of benefactors is kept to be lifted in prayer.

Needed: Christmas Bazaar Co-chairpersons for 2008. The planning needs to start in the next couple of months. If you are interested in participating in this outreach event, please contact the church office or Patty Rexrode 259-9068.

Daily Bread Continue to remember the needs for Daily Bread, such as blankets, jackets, sweaters, jeans, long-sleeved shirts. Please bring your items to the designated containers.

Church Leaders! Saturday, Feb. 2, is the date for this year’s Atlantic Central District Training Event in West Palm Beach. Many classes are offered in a wide variety of ministries and church roles. For more info, pick up a brochure in the church office or go to FLUMC.org and look under Atlantic Central District Events.


Fundraiser
February 29 at 7 pm to support the Children and Youth Ministries

There is still time to purchase your tickets, which includes dinner catered by Carrabba’s and live auction.
Tickets are available after each service, in the main office, or Youth Central!



Youth Ministries

EDGE! Next meets Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6-8 pm in the LOFT!

LOFT! Next meets Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30 pm in the LOFT!

9:15, IMPAKT Gathering meets in the LOFT.

Please pick up a Youth Newsletter / Calendar for more information.


This Week at SUMC

Monday    

   

7:00 pm    Al Anon - Family Group 

Rm 108

  

7:30 pm 

AA

Rm 103/104

Tuesday

 

 
    7:00 pm Divorce Recovery Various
Wednesday

 

 
5:00 pm Early Bird Dinner Worship Center
5:45 pm Family Dinner Worship Center
  6:45 pm Journey Classes Various
6:45 pm Wacky Wed. Children's Program MH 320
Thursday  
  7:00 am Men's Bible Study Rm 103
11:00 am Easy Yoga LOFT
6:00 pm NA Rm 103/104
  6:00 pm Glory Ringers Rehearsal Rm 406
7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rm 406
   7:30 pm AA Rm 103/104
Friday

 

  7:30 pm    

AA   

Rm 103/104

   

7:30 pm  Al-Anon

Rm 108

Saturday

   
  5:30 pm AA Rm 103/104

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