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We are imperfect people following Christ into the world to:
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TOGETHER.
IN HARMONY TO SHARE, HELP, GROW AND SERVE.
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At First UMC Coral Gables we are imperfect people following Christ into the world to share the love of Jesus, help those in need, grow in our faith, and serve others.
At the core of our identity is a desire to know God through his Son, Jesus Christ, and to introduce Jesus to others. There's no greater purpose, and no better way to serve others than to share God's love with them. Wherever you are in your life, you'll find a warm church family that wants to walk beside you. We hope you will visit us soon because there is a place for you here!
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A Spirit of Hope and Revitalization
This Scholarship Sunday, April 22, we proudly announce and celebrate the 2018-2019 winners of FUMCCG's Memorial Scholarship! Lovingly overseen by our Educational Assistance Committee, the scholarship fund has been making an incredible difference in the lives of college and seminary students for 63 years! Pastor Phillip reminds us that "it is a tradition of the church for one of the seminary scholarship recipients to be the guest preacher so Rev. Megan Stone Gray will be our guest preacher on this special Sunday. Megan comes to us from the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Charleston, SC.
There is always a special offering that is received to help bolster the Memorial Scholarship Fund,
aptly named the
"Christian Dollars for Christian Scholars."
Included within this Sunday's bulletin is an updated brochure detailing the immense value of this scholarship, told in the recipient's own words; as well as a red envelope where donations to support the program may be included. You may also donate online at www.fumccg.org/give. Join us in celebrating this special time in our student family members' lives and be inspired by their strength and perseverance - and know that each of us plays a vital and lasting role in keeping the good going for generations to come!
This is another wonderful weekend to bring family, friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!
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Scholarship Sunday is this April 22!
FUMCCG is proud to host
Scholarship Sunday,
where our Educational Assistance Committee will formally announce the 2018-2019 recipients and guest pastor Megan Stone-Gray will deliver a stirring message.
During this Sunday's service, we will be inlcuding
red giving envelopes
within each bulletin and encourage everyone to donate to this impactful assistance fund and keep the good going!
- Download the 2018 "Christian Dollars for Christian Scholars" brochure, with recipient testimonials, click here!
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Youth Happenings this Sunday at FUMCCG
Confirmation Classes
- Confirmation Classes and Acolyte Training will take place on Sunday, April 22, from 12:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m., at Coral Gables' BurgerFi. See you there!
"Project Panorama"
- FUMCCG's youth-centric "Project Panorama" continues this Sunday, April 22, from 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., in the Youth Room. For more details, and to view the full program, please visit our website at www.fumccg.org/youth.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Vidalis Lopez at
vlopez@fumccg.org, or at the Church Office at (305) 445-2578.
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The On Ramp Class Continues this Sunday, April 22
We are thrilled to welcome our newest church members to our family and invite them to participate in the upcoming
On Ramp new members Orientation Sessions.
New members will have an opportunity to learn first-hand about our church family's commitment to share the love of Jesus, grow in faith, serve others and be a continuous and positive support for each other. Members can also explore the myriad of ways to engage with others and our community and beyond through our church groups and ongoing volunteer projects and activities.
A session will be held this Sunday, April 22, after our 8:30 a.m. service, in Room 225; and after the 11:00 a.m. services, in the Bride's Room of the Sanctuary.
Classes will continue on the following two Sundays, with those wishing to become new family members warmly received on Sunday, May 13.
For additional information, please contact Rev. Short at
pshort@fumccg.org
or Jay Brooks at
jbrooks@fumccg.org
; or via telephone at the Church Office at (305) 445-2578.
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"Friday Night Under the Stars" is April 27! Trinity Trio Concert & Reception
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Join us
Friday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Head Center for a delightful evening of trios, duets and solos from some of our very own musical stars, Lindsay Jones, William Locke and Dr. Bob Gower! The evening's program will feature music from the classical to the contemporary.
A reception catered by Cafe Curuba follows. This wonderful event is free of charge to church members and their guests. Come out and enjoy this perfect date and family night and get your weekend started on the right note!
Learn more about the incredibly talented Trinity Trio's Lindsey, William and Dr. Bob by downloading the
full program here!
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VBS Launches July 30!
FUMCCG's "Rolling River Rampage" Vacation Bible School will take place from July 30, 2018 - August 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All kids who are 4 years old by July 1 to children slated to start 5th grade are invited to register from May 7 - June 1.
At our
Rolling River Rampage VBS, children will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that will give them an opportunity to experience the ride of a lifetime with God. Children will become "rafters" and explore how to serve God and God's mission for their lives. Relevant music, exciting science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!
But in order to make this memorable experience happen, we need your help! Camp counselors and helpers are needed so please volunteer by clicking on the
red "VOLUNTEER"
tab
in the upper right-hand corner of our website,
www.fumccg.org
, and selecting
VBS Camp Counselor and/or Helper.
For more details, and to register, please contact Livia Orban at lorban@fumccg.org. Remember to stay connected to us for more exciting updates!
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Have You Checked Out Our Contemporary Service Crosswalk Band?
A Note from Kristin Rozier, Worship Leader
"We are thrilled to be joining First United Methodist Church in Coral Gables! What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Your presence at our worship services is truly the highlight, as that is our opportunity to rejoice and sing together in the name of the Lord. We look forward to seeing you there! Awakening Service at 9:30 am in Founder's Hall!! It's time to worship!! See you then!!!
Peace and Grace to you all,
About the Crosswalk Band
The Crosswalk Band, based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, started just a while ago, stemming from the
Experience Worship Music Ministry. Crosswalk is made up of talented and committed musicians who lead worship during their regular weekly services, night of worship, concerts, as well as other well-known events and festivals such as Ronald McDonald House, Revive & Ignite Fellowships, Hope South Florida - Love In Action, Homeless Organizations, Salvation Army, Celebrate Recovery, Faith Farms, Toys for Tots, Car Shows, and more! Last year, they toured around Florida to Brandon, Naples, Tampa, Boynton, Ft Myers and more! They were also invited to audition and tour with the Christian Xtreme Tour and have been awarded "best Christian song" by the Academia Awards. Their focus for worship is to engage the attendees in true, authentic worship. Mastering a wide vast array of covers & originals for varying set list, this production style band is a group highly skilled team of musicians and vocalists that use the magic of music to spread the Word of God and Jesus to all people. They will be kicking off their Concerts for Causes series in 2018 to help bring people together for causes around the area and beyond. As stated by Kristin Rozier, Worship Leader for Crosswalk, "If we sing and play for ONLY one audience, who is God, and one person is touched by our music and compelled to revive, enrich, renew, or restore their faith, then we feel strongly that we have done what we have been called to do with the talents that God gave to us." In addition to performing weekly at our First UMC Coral Gables Contemporary Service every Sunday, they are currently also in studio working on their first album of original music.
May their music bring light, love, and hope to all.
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Our First UMC Coral Gables Crosswalk Band - Now Playing at our Contemporary Service!
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2018 Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
FUMCCG invites you to
join us on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic from June 11 - June 17, 2018.
To build on last year's efforts to spread God's love and compassion, we need 15 adult and 10 youth (grades 9-12) volunteers.
For the first time, our Youth members will have a chance to connect one-on-one on a spiritual and personal level with their Dominican counterparts, and join us in building and furnishing 5 classrooms among other efforts - all leading up to the first-ever Christian graduating class in this neighborhood in 2020!
The cost per person is $1,200, including airfare, lodging, meals and amenities. Passports are required.
To register, please visit our website at www.fumccg.org and click on the red "VOLUNTEER" tab in the upper right-hand corner. Advance registration is key so that we can complete preliminary reservations and procedures. For questions, please contact Rev. Vidalis Lopez at
vlopez@fumccg.org; or Jim Morgan at
james.morgan@squirepb.com.
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Thank You for Joining Us for Mission Sunday 2018 & Keeping the Good Going!
UPDATE:
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we are proud to announce that $4,895 were collected on Mission Sunday! Your kind support will allow us to strengthen and extend the Missions and Outreach efforts of our church and do more good in more places!
A very warm "thank you" to all our family members, friends, and neighbors who joined us on
Sunday, March 18 for our Mission Sunday Combined Service. Amazing music from the joint collaboration of our 9:30 a.m. service contemporary band, Crosswalk, and our renowned Sanctuary Choir filled our beautiful Sanctuary as we discussed all the wonderful ways that you can be involved in 2018 and beyond!
Our heartfelt gratitude also goes out to our guest speakers and dear f
amily members,
Franklin Morgan
and John C. Scarborough, Jr.,
for their insightful and heartfelt testimonials on why they lovingly volunteer in our community and around the world! You both fill our hearts with immense gratitude for all the good you do!
So many of you have already volunteered your time and special talents to be the change that you want to see in the world and we can't wait to embark on this year-long mission for good with you! Please remember to visit
www.fumccg.org
, and click on the
red "Volunteer" tab
in the upper right-hand corner to start doing more good today.
See the brand new video "What If" I Am the Change Video:
- See highlights of last year's mission trip below!
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"I Am the Change" Mission Trip 2017
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We couldn't have done it without you!
Thanks for making our E-Newsletter a 2017 Constant Contact "All Star."
Our First UMC Coral Gables E-News was recently recognized as an "All Star" publication. We wanted to share the great news and express our gratitude to you, our loyal church family, for helping us receive this honor. Our events, emails and, indeed all communications, are made with you in mind, so thank you for engaging and interacting with us. We are truly blessed with each of you!
We look forward to more interactions and "family time" throughout 2018!
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Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Throughout April, we celebrate the special children and team at the
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
. Below are some of their recent highlights:
- The Children's Home recently received some of its best scores ever from the Florida Department of Children and Families as part of its annual recertification process, covering all aspects of care provided to the children within the group care cottages, and foster care services. Way to go!
- The Home has partnered with volunteers from Pawfection Dog Training to provide therapeutic dogs in the classrooms. Needless to say, the dogs are a big hit with the children!
- Some of the students recently set out to perform random acts in the community, including leaving uplifting notes on car windshields, and thanking veterans and first responders like police officers and firefighters. One of the students was even seen doing the chicken dance for someone, just to get them to laugh!
We will be collecting financial donations for the Home next Sunday, April 29th as part of our 5th Sunday offering, so be sure to support this wonderful organization!
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UMC Miami Homeless Mobile Shower Program
To all of the men of our church, please join us on the first Sunday of every month
in support of the Homeless Ministry of our sister church, FUMC Miami. A truly rewarding experience, we assist with the operation of their mobile shower units to provide up to 100 showers a week to our community's homeless population. We meet at the church, located at 400 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, between 5:30 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. and are usually finished by 8:15 a.m. (in plenty of time to be back in Coral Gables for our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services).
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We Care Quilters
Our group of dedicated quilters finish memorable keepsakes for wounded veterans, foster children or disaster victims.
- Our dedicated members sew love year-round on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in #CB 223.
Care Bears 
Be the sunshine in someone's rainy day! Pray and send cards of encouragement/support year round. Contact Margaret Cox at
magsc@aol.com for more information.
Altar Guild 
If you've always been fascinated by how beautiful a church is decorated and want to be a part of the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into a preparing a church service, then the Altar Guild group is just right for you! To find out how you can join this wonderful group, please contact Sandy Milledge at (305) 446-5001.
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Get Your Faith Refueled: Bible Studies & Groups are Here for You!
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"Living Steady in an Unsteady World" Bible Study
- Sunday April 22 morning session, from 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in Room 206
- Sunday April 22 evening, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Head Center
Women in Community Bible Study Group: "Why Creeds?"
- Takes place Monday, April 23, from 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., in Room 215.
The Explorers Discussion Group
- Meets Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., in Room 207.
"Into the Word, Into the World" Bible Study
- Tuesday, April 24, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., in the Head Center
Women's Bible Study
- Held on Wednesday, April 25, from 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., in Room 209, with a new bible study, "Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them" by John Ortberg.
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Stop Human Trafficking!
Join us on
Tuesday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m., outside of the Church Office, for a special outreach to spread hope and love to the young victims of human trafficking.
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Adult Painting/Art Classes
- Meets Tuesday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 211.
Spanish Classes for All Levels!
- Classes will be will be held on Wednesday, April 25 in Room 225.
- Intermediate Conversational Spanish, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Beginner/Intermediate, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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- True Beginner, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Silver Club
- Will not be held on Thursday, April 26.
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Share Your Prayer Concerns
"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know."
-Jeremiah 33:3
Share your prayer requests and/or answered prayers with our Prayer Ministry Team. Fill out a
Prayer Request
card found in the pews and drop it in the offering plate or designated prayer request boxes found in the foyer by the Welcome Table. To receive a weekly prayer list, contact Ward Cox at
redline513@aol.com
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the love of Jesus
Here's your chance to bring your favorite snacks to share. Volunteers are needed to bring goodies for Take 10 after the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Contact Katherine Wagner at (786) 683-1099 to sign up for the 9:30 a.m. service or Harry Jordan at
harryjordan@mac.com or call (305) 967-4136 for the 11:00 a.m. service.
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Take Care of MEE (Medical Equipment Exchange) Program
Brochure Available Online
Want to learn more about the
Medical Equipment Exchange program
? Want to begin helping members of church family today? Download our new brochure here to continue making a difference today!
Do you have medical equipment or assistive devices to donate or lend? Visit the M
EE box at the information tables after church and fill out a form in order to be added to our database.
The
MEE
ministry will then try to connect you with the person in need so that you may coordinate an exchange.
Please do not bring the equipment to the church as the Church does not have adequate space to accommodate its storage.
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STAY CONNECTED!
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Should you wish to contact church staff, please
click here.
Have a blessed day and see you Sunday!
Janet Lopez
Communications Manager
First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
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