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First United Methodist Church 200 South College Avenue Bluefield VA 24605 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization US Postage Paid Permit No. 71 Bluefield, VA BLUEFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 South College Avenue Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: 276-326-1466 E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: bluefieldfumc.org Like us on Facebook JUNE/JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES: FIVE THOUGHTS ON HOW WE CAN LEAD BETTER (3-5) BY: Ed Stetzer 3. Pastors and ministry leaders need to pursue efficiency. Even with the proper people in place and a spirit of delegaon, organizaons need to have the correct systems in place in order to be effecve. Systems allow each member of the team to know what is expected of them, when it is expected, and how their work fits into the broader objecve of the team. As a leader, I spend considerable me construcng and refining our systems – managing the people and processes of work rather than the work itself. Poor systems result from being either too restricve or loose. Leaders need to think crically and be flexible to refine their systems over me if they do not prove effecve. 4. Pastors and ministry leaders need to pursue efficiency, or they will burn out. I understand and empathize with those who see this drive to efficiency in ministry as counter to the gospel. Establishing this hierarchy to pursue efficiency seems corporate, whereas the gospel calls us to serve. Aſter all, didn’t Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? Aren’t we called to do likewise as pastors? Yes and no. Where non-Chrisan organizaons pursue efficiency in response to sales, revenue, and ulmately profits, churches need to pursue profits in order to protect their pastors. One of the major problems churches and denominaons are concerned about right now is the rate of pastoral burnout. This is not to suggest, as some wrongfully have, that pastors are miserable and hate their jobs. Far from it, studies show that pastors overwhelmingly feel privileged to be in ministry (93% strongly agree). At the same me, pastors suffer from higher rates of obesity, hypertension, and depression than the average American. Beyond this, over half say they are oſten concerned about their family’s financial security (an Indictment of churches who should pay a decent wage but do not in a misguided theology of money) and close to half feel the demands of ministry are more than they can handle. This paints a picture of an American pastorate that loves their flock and their calling but needs encouragement, help, and wisdom to avoid hurng them- selves and, in turn, their churches. Why? Because pastors want to minister to people. But as leaders we need to view our me as a finite resource that God calls upon us to steward. Every me we spend our me, we must view it as an investment in the kingdom. As we think through priories, we need to begin thinking exponenally. (Connued in Newsleer) Summer is upon us! It is me to get out and get connected. Missions is not just one team, it involves everyone in the church. In a broad sense, everything we do is to broaden the reach of Jesus in our community, local area and beyond. But it starts here at home. There are mulple ways to be involved this summer. Help is needed for all of these events, a chance to get connected to others in our community and in our church. The HR Derby is coming up on June the 9 th , 2- 5 pm Vacaon Bible School starts June the 10 th – 13 th Parents Night Out on June 23th Movie night again on July the 7 th Any me you volunteer to any of these events you will be greatly appreciated, even if it only an hour. It all goes toward fulfilling our dues to bring the Love of Jesus to all the people! OCC - Reminder M&M tubes are due on Father’s Day June 17 th . Also more shirts are available for those wishing to make more dresses for our shoe box party this fall. Peace be with You Tom Graham, Mission Team Leader 276-733-5128 or e-mail him at [email protected] LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES (CONTINUED) 5. Pastoral opportunies are incorporated necessies. As a counterbalance, I will end by recommending that pastors and ministry leaders must sll engage in the ground-level ministry work in some capacity. Whether it is hospital visits or leading a Bible study for a season, this is crucial for two reasons. First, it is a way leaders can remain humble as their organizaon and responsibilies grow. The tendency for isolaon and success to influence our habits and atude for the worse is real. There are unfortunately many more examples of high-level leaders acng arrogantly than in humility. The willingness to serving occasionally is a reminder of Jesus’ own servant-leadership model. Second, it feeds that inial impulse that pulled you into ministry in the first place. Most pastors and ministry leaders began out of a call to minister and, through a combinaon of their leadership skills and God’s blessing, their responsibilies have overtaken that original calling. These opportunies are an important outlet. For me, I love to spend me encouraging and praying with those in ministry. I unfortunately have to turn down many meeng requests, but if I am stuck in the car for a long me, I will tweet out and ask if anyone wants me to pray for or talk with them. I oſten find myself on a phone call with someone I don’t know, but it’s an opportunity to serve them in prayer and encouragement.
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BLUEFIELD FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH 200 South College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605 Phone: 276-326-1466
E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: bluefieldfumc.org
Like us on Facebook
JUNE/JULY 2018 NEWSLETTER
LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES: FIVE THOUGHTS ON HOW WE CAN LEAD BETTER (3-5)
BY: Ed Stetzer
3. Pastors and ministry leaders need to pursue efficiency.
Even with the proper people in place and a spirit of delegation, organizations
need to have the correct systems in place in order to be effective. Systems
allow each member of the team to know what is expected of them, when it is
expected, and how their work fits into the broader objective of the team. As
a leader, I spend considerable time constructing and refining our systems –
managing the people and processes of work rather than the work itself.
Poor systems result from being either too restrictive or loose. Leaders need
to think critically and be flexible to refine their systems over time if they do
not prove effective.
4. Pastors and ministry leaders need to pursue efficiency, or they will burn
out.
I understand and empathize with those who see this drive to efficiency in
ministry as counter to the gospel. Establishing this hierarchy to pursue
efficiency seems corporate, whereas the gospel calls us to serve. After all,
didn’t Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? Aren’t we called to do likewise as
pastors?
Yes and no. Where non-Christian organizations pursue efficiency in response
to sales, revenue, and ultimately profits, churches need to pursue profits in
order to protect their pastors. One of the major problems churches and
denominations are concerned about right now is the rate of pastoral
burnout. This is not to suggest, as some wrongfully have, that pastors are
miserable and hate their jobs. Far from it, studies show that pastors
overwhelmingly feel privileged to be in ministry (93% strongly agree).
At the same time, pastors suffer from higher rates of obesity, hypertension,
and depression than the average American. Beyond this, over half say
they are often concerned about their family’s financial security (an
Indictment of churches who should pay a decent wage but do not in a
misguided theology of money) and close to half feel the demands of
ministry are more than they can handle.
This paints a picture of an American pastorate that loves their flock and their
calling but needs encouragement, help, and wisdom to avoid hurting them-
selves and, in turn, their churches. Why? Because pastors want to minister
to people. But as leaders we need to view our time as a finite resource that
God calls upon us to steward. Every time we spend our time, we must view it
as an investment in the kingdom. As we think through priorities, we need to
begin thinking exponentially. (Continued in Newsletter)
Summer is upon us! It is time to get out and get connected. Missions is not just one team, it involves everyone in the church. In a broad sense, everything we do is to broaden the reach of Jesus in our community, local area and
beyond. But it starts here at home. There are multiple ways to be involved this summer. Help is needed for all of these events, a chance to get connected to others in our community and in our church. The HR Derby is coming up on June the 9th, 2- 5 pm Vacation Bible School starts June the 10th – 13th Parents Night Out on June 23th Movie night again on July the 7th Any time you volunteer to any of these events you will be greatly appreciated, even if it only an hour. It all goes toward fulfilling our duties to bring the Love of Jesus to all the people! OCC - Reminder M&M tubes are due on Father’s Day June 17th. Also more shirts are available for those wishing to make more dresses for our shoe box party this fall.
Peace be with You Tom Graham, Mission Team Leader 276-733-5128 or e-mail him at [email protected]
LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES (CONTINUED)
5. Pastoral opportunities are incorporated necessities.
As a counterbalance, I will end by recommending that pastors and
ministry leaders must still engage in the ground-level ministry work in
some capacity. Whether it is hospital visits or leading a Bible study for a
season, this is crucial for two reasons.
First, it is a way leaders can remain humble as their organization and
responsibilities grow. The tendency for isolation and success to influence
our habits and attitude for the worse is real. There are unfortunately
many more examples of high-level leaders acting arrogantly than in
humility. The willingness to serving occasionally is a reminder of Jesus’
own servant-leadership model.
Second, it feeds that initial impulse that pulled you into ministry in the
first place. Most pastors and ministry leaders began out of a call to
minister and, through a combination of their leadership skills and God’s
blessing, their responsibilities have overtaken that original calling. These
opportunities are an important outlet.
For me, I love to spend time encouraging and praying with those in
ministry. I unfortunately have to turn down many meeting requests, but if
I am stuck in the car for a long time, I will tweet out and ask if anyone
wants me to pray for or talk with them. I often find myself on a phone call
with someone I don’t know, but it’s an opportunity to serve them in
prayer and encouragement.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS NEWSLETTER IS FOR 2 MONTHS
JUNE CHURCH CALENDAR 5 Ushers Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 7 United Methodist Women’s Circles Martha Circle, 10:30 a.m. (Library) Lydia Circle, 6:00 p.m. (Home of Linda Hash) 9 Jr. Home Run Derby, 3:00 p.m. at Bowen Field 10-13 Vacation Bible School 10-14 Annual Conference 18 Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m. 20 Men’s Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. 21 UMW Picnic, 6:00 p.m. at Graham Rec Park 23 Parent’s Night Out Dinner and Town Movie 28 Safety Team, 6:30 p.m. JULY CHURCH CALENDAR 9 Finance Committee 18 Men’s Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. 29 Children’s Sunday 29 Community Singing, 6:00 p.m. at Salvation Army Citadel The ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR will be performing for both the First Light Service and the 10:30 a.m. service next Sunday morning, June 10. After that, they will resume rehearsals in the fall when new members are welcome!
MEN’S BREAKFAST will be on June 20 at 7:00 a.m. in Palmer Hall. Devotion Leader: Fred Lawless (Gideons) Kitchen Team Leader: Roscoe Matney
Margaret Elam would like to have PHOTOS OF ALL 2018 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES for the church’s scrapbook. Please give photos to Margaret or leave them in the church office.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS Lila Atkins Andy Anderson Dennis Bennett, Husband of Rita Bennett Beverly Browning - Surgery Mike Clark, Liver Cancer—Neighbor of Vera Lee Austin Blair Deskins, Granddaughter of Jean Miller Cindy Elliott Sue Godwin – Cancer Thelma Halsey Carrie Hendrick, Gerry Stowers’ Granddaughter Jerry Hickman Brenda Horn, Wife of Rev. Jimmy Horn Kathy Kennedy Jean Miller, Back Surgery Mark Owens, Sue Owens’ Son Mike McReynolds, Brother of Wilma Shay Marguerite Smith Roger Stacy, Family of Ben and Sue Young Sheila Swiger, Friend of Marsha Houchins Penny Witt Christy Zorns, Niece of Jean Miller
OUR MILITARY Ryan Shott Jeremy Woody Lucas Graham Michael Cox Artem Rich All Those Serving our Country LONG TERM ILLNESS Marie Anderson, Rudy Austin (Vera Lee Austin’s Brother), Barbara Bailey, Bobbie Bellamy (Margaret Elam’s Sister), Smokey Blaylock, Pauline Brown, E. C. Browning, Joe Davidson, Leon Devor, Ethel Earls, Syd Ellison, Margaret Farmer, Russell Garrett, Tom Hodge (Shelby Clendenen’s Brother), Mary Martin, Gerrie Porter, Wilma Shay, Roger Shutt (Charlie Thomason’s Nephew),
Month of MAY 2018 MEMORIALS
Given in Memory of Mary O’Shinsfor, Wanda Moore’s Mother To: General Budget By: Wanda Moore
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jay Ferguson, Pastor [email protected] 865-207-1163
Carolyn Quesenberry, Church Administrator [email protected] 276-617-1943
William Elliott, Music Dir./Organist [email protected] 304-320-7265
Jack Goins, Worship Coordinator [email protected] 276-722-2133
Amy Horne, Program Director [email protected] 276-979-6424
Wade Dillon, Custodian [email protected] 276-322-2148
Rev. Dr. Don Scott, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] 304-320-7407
JUNE BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 1 Karen Woody 3 Bob Clendenen 5 Jackie Wilkinson 6 Walter Shroyer 8 George Martin 8 Ruth Shrader 8 Pip Alba 9 Betty Rader 11 Laura Cornwell 14 Evelyn Ragan 15 Lee Elswick 18 John White 20 Katherine Shott 22 Aaron Thibodeau 29 Roscoe Matney 29 Todd Brewster HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 1 Mark & Cynthia Owens 2 Barry & Natalie Perdue 3 Ervin & Charlotte Rich 8 Robert & Kimberly Edwards 10 Don & Sarah Bowling 14 J. C. & Susan Higginbotham 20 Jerry & Debra Hickman 23 Robert & Lori Moss 27 Morris & Kim Yule
JULY BIRTHDAYS/NNIVERSARIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 10 Corte Perry 13 Roger Rose 14 Forrest Shroyer 16 Jack Goins 23 Libby Perry 26 Sarah Metcalfe 27 Colleen Page 27 Leon Devor HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 1 Walter & Linda Shroyer 2 John & Pam Spracher 10 Roger & Pam Rose 12 Don & Peg Scott 15 Jack & Raye Goins 15 Smokey & Diane Shott 24 Gary & Patti Wilkinson 26 George & Tammy Martin 27 Jim & Ruth Brewster 28 Carl & Lynn Burnette
RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS—MAY 2018
DATE 6 13 20 27
8:30 a.m. Worship 25 25 23 23
10:30 a.m. Worship 124 149 144 127
Total Worship 149 174 167 150
Sunday School 52 54 55 49
Celebration Dinner 140
2018 BUDGET…….……….….….………………………...….....$282,804.00
BUDGET NEEDED TO DATE………………………..…..……..$117,835. 00
YTD BUDGET Tithes and Offerings Received…….….….….......$112,937.66
YTD NON-BUDGET Receipts ………………….…………….....$ 27,767.65
If you wish to place a name on the prayer list, please call the church office.
Fincastle Presbyterian Church, Jerry Manning Pastor, invites you to a Dinner Theatre on June 20.
A carry-in meal will be at 6:30 p.m. His Majesty’s Ministries will present the program at 7:30 p.m.
The Fisherman and the Pharisee
EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
June 23, 2018
For adults, a Parent’s Night Out Dinner:
Hosted by Bluefield First United Methodist Church
Catered by Savory Flavors - Music by Barry Bowman
Dinner tickets $3 per person in advance & $5 per person at door
Purchase tickets from the church or Harmony Acres Pool
PLEASE NOTE: With paid ticket, children receive FREE pizza dinner at
the church starting at 6:15 p.m. and will be escorted to Asbury Square.
For school age children, activities in Asbury Square:
Activities hosted by Town of Bluefield Parks and Recreation
Volunteers will supervise and provide games (Volleyball, Ladder toss,
Water balloon toss, Face painting, Music, Prizes, and more!)
Pizza at the church starting at 6:15 p.m.
For younger children, at Bluefield First United Methodist Church:
Age appropriate activities, pizza, and snacks will be provided
CPR trained staff on site for child care.
Beach Night movie “Moana” will begin at 8:45
