1 – Weekly Schedule: http://www.myuumc.homestead.com/WF/index.html
Thursday, May 28: 6:30 pm Dinner @ the Wesley House
7:00 pm Worship/Bible Study @ the Wesley House
Dan Wunderlich will be teaching this week: “Thursday nights we will be working through John’s Wesley’s `Way of Salvation.’ This week we will be talking about prevenient grace and free will.” We had a great discussion last week – make plans to join us as we continue the journey!
Sunday, June 3 : 10:00 am Gathering Time (aka food!)
10:30 am Worship – Trinity Sunday
In celebration of Trinity Sunday, David Fuquay will be preaching on . . . uh . . . the Trinity. The focus will be on John 16:12-15.
2– “The Methodist Way” Workshop on June 5 in Lakeland
As part of the Congregational Transformation resources for the Florida Conference,a workshop is being offered focusing on the five essential practices involved in making disciples for Jesus Christ: 1)Cultivating a congregation of passionate worshipers ; 2)Engaging our community and the next generation in radical hospitality; 3)Forming mature apprentices of Jesus through deep and intentional discipling ; 4)Picking up our crosses in salty service in our community and the world; 5)Pouring ourselves out in extravagant generosity.
All are invited to attend. To learn more visit:
http://www.flumc2.org/page.asp?PKValue=1154
To read more about “The Methodist Way” visit:
http://www.flumc.org/ac2007/Methodist_Way.pdf
3– U2charist and Expression 2007:
On Friday, June 8th, in Lakeland, there are two related events that you don’t want to miss. If you are interested in going, David Fuquay or Dan Wunderlich know by Sunday, June 3rd so we can make the appropriate plans.
U2charist: FRIDAY NIGHT, 7 p.m. at the LAKELAND CONVENTION CENTER: U2Eucharist, featuring the music of Bono and the band U2, will be held at the 2007 Florida Conference Event, June 8, at 7 p.m. Along with the liturgy of Holy Communion, the”U2charist” uses U2’s biblically rich lyrics and social justice message to inform and empower communities to respond to the critical issues of extreme poverty, hunger, and the AIDS pandemic. For more information about the U2Eucharist visit www.myspace.com/u2charist.
Expression’07: FRIDAY NIGHT, 8:30 p.m. at FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE – a gathering of young people from all over the state of Florida to celebrate the intersection of music, art, film, and faith. 1 room, 2 stages, art and people everywhere, screens showing short films, all for the purpose of celebrating creativity and faith! The event is free, and we are hoping for a huge turnout. Expression’07 is sponsored by the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church,Florida Southern College, and SecondRenaissance. Visit: http://myspace.com/expression07 to learn more!
4– Weekly Scripture readings
Tuesday,May 29
Morning:Psalm 123:1-4
Deuteronomy 4:15-24
2 Corinthians 1:12-22
Luke 15:1-10
Evening: Psalm 30:1-12
Wednesday,May 30
Morning:Psalm 15:1-5
Deuteronomy 4:25-31
2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11
Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
Evening: Psalm 48:1-14
Thursday, May 31 Morning: Psalm 36:1-12 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Luke 16:1-9 Evening: Psalm 80:1-19 Friday, June 1 Morning: Psalm 130:1-8 Deuteronomy 5:1-22 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Luke 16:10-17 (18) Evening: Psalm 32:1-11 Saturday, June 2 Morning: Psalm 56:1-13 Deuteronomy 5:22-33 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 Luke 16:19-31 Eve of Trinity Sunday: Isaiah 6:1-8 Ephesians 3:14-21 Evening: Psalm 125:1-5
Sunday, June 3: Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 146:1-10 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15
