College Trip to Georgia
On August 5-8th the College Ministry will be taking a trip to Georgia. Discussion will emphasize next year’s studies and what direction we will be heading in as a College Ministry. We will be going to Six Flags and tubing down a river! Please contact Casey Combest if you would like to go, or if [...]
The Rest of the Story
July 14, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Meditations with Mitchell
A story is told of a great Oxford scholar and Bible student of England, Dr. Benjamin Jowett. One day at dinner a woman hoping to draw some clever response from him asked, “Dr. Jowett, we would like to know what is your opinion of God.” His face became stern and serious, and he replied: “Madam, [...]
Fitness Camp
Join us July 12-16 for Shapin’ Up, our health and fitness camp for kids who have completed 1st – 6th grade. We will be focusing on healthy habits and attitudes for kids regarding their bodies, food, and exercise. Kids will learn to be aware of how they spend their free time and what they are putting [...]
Elevation
June 23, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Special Events
Elevation is a weekend retreat for students here at our church. This event will be in place of our Fall Retreat and is set up similarly to a Disciple Now event. This retreat will be a fraction of the cost of our Fall Retreat, but will need more participation from our parents and church family. [...]
Shaw Scholarship
The scholarship fund was established June 5, 1988 in memory of Suzanne Elaine Shaw. The fund’s purpose is the income from the fund is used by First United Methodist Church, Clinton (beginning 2010) for students pursuing degrees in the medical profession or full time Christian vocations. One communion offering each year is added to the principal of the fund. Only the [...]
Canoe Trip
June 9, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Young Adults
Saturday, July 31st Everyone is welcome to join us and enjoy fun and fellowship as we canoe down the Strong River. Cost for Complete Canoe Outfitting and Shuttle will be $25.25 (plus tax) PER TWO PEOPLE. Extra charges apply for additional riders. Children under four are not permitted and all children will be the responsibility [...]
Life’s Instructions
June 8, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Meditations with Mitchell
A few weeks ago, as I was thinking about all the young people graduating from high school and college, I found a book in my office at home entitled Life’s Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. This book has 511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life. [...]
Summer Movies
The Children’s ministry will be going to the movies during the week this summer. Children must have completed 1st grade or be accompanied by an adult. We will leave the church at 8:30 a.m.. Please meet in the parking lot by the Family Life Building. Cost $2 for movie – extra cost for snacks if desired. [...]
4th of July Celebration
June 5, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Special Events, Young Adults
FUMC is joining the annual Fourth of July Celebration, hosted by the City of Clinton at Traceway Park, held on July 3rd this year. The FUMC Young Adults will have a tent and tables set up for this event. We will be handing out water and slices of watermelon while supplies last. Gates open at [...]
Just Hitched
June 2, 2010 by fumc
Filed under Meditations with Mitchell
Sunday afternoon Catherine and I had the opportunity to attend the retirement party of a United Methodist minister. Since 1971, when our friend started seminary, he has committed his entire adult life to the service of Christian ministry as a pastor. A great preacher, a wonderful teacher and even a singer from time to time, the man [...]