First United Methodist Church of Winter Park
September 2011
"The Marquee" is the Act II Newsletter designed for the 50+ crowd Save The Dates September 10 - Bicycle Blessings September 18 - Visions into Action Planning Meeting October 2 - Charles Trembly's Retirement Lunch October 15 - Night at the Oscars October 22 - Whirl & Twirl Dance November 5 - Windsong Barbecue November 12 - Healthy 100 Webinear
ACT II Mission Statement Act II is an inter-generational group on the move to model intentional discipleship through prayer, study, fellowship and service.
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Social
Upcoming Events Charles Trembly's Retirement Lunch
Casting Call A message from Act II Lay Leaders Janet and Jack Hays The curtain is opening for Act II here at
Please join us for a Retirement Lunch Celebration for Charles Trembly at noon on Sunday, October 2 in the Matthias Family Life Center. If you have a "Charles" story, please be ready to share. Call the church office to reserve your lunch ($6). ~~~~~~
Night at the Oscars
FUMCWP. We have been in rehearsal since March and now we are ready for the second act to begin. Our ears have been opened and we have heard your desires and questions. The visions are just behind the curtains and now we need you to be a part of the play from the moment the curtains open. It is wonderful to be involved as a participant, but we invite you to join us as a cast member. Please come to the premiere "Visions into Action" meeting and help us make good decisions for the bright future of Act II. We need you. To find out how you can find a perfect role for you click Visions Into Action
Saturday, October 15 at 7:00pm Join ACT II and the Orlando Philharmonic at the Bob Carr Auditorium. We will begin the evening with dessert in the lobby at 7:00. Then thrill to the scores from the greatest films of all time, projected in newly restored 35 mm prints (films include: Adventures of Robin Hood, Gone with the Wind, Ben-Hur, Citizen Kane, Wizard of Oz)
Service Our South Street campus is hosting a Bike Blast for the children of Reeves Terrace and will team with Bicycle Blessings on Saturday, Sept. 10th 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
The focus of this particular day will be on the Tickets: $36 pre-paid school children. We have been asked to spend Pre-pay and make reservations NOW. Go time building relationship with the kids and at the online at www.fumcwp.org and look for ACT II same time make any repairs needed on events. Ticket sales for our group close their very own bikes. Thursday, Sept. 28 5pm. Purchased tickets will be mailed to you the following week. Experience isn't necessary but a willing spirit is. For more information about how you can help, Church bus will be available with reservations. contact Contact Carol Holloway 407-647-3383 Jack Hays at 321-228-1318 or hollowayplanb@aol.com
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Line and Square Dancing "Friendship Set to Music" Join us for a fun evening of dancing and fellowship on Octoer 22 in the Matthias Family Life Center. The fun starts at 7:00 and will include lessons. Singles are encouraged to participate as line dancing requires no partners. $5 at the door and a treat to share . For more information contact Janet Hays at 407-687-4221.
~~~~~~ ELEVATE You're never too old! We have a vibrant youth program and they are looking for some adult mentors, helpers, etc. If you would like to know more about ELEVATE Student Ministries, please visit their website. If you would like to know more about how you can get involved contact David Killingsworth.
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Military Ministry "God Bless Our Veterans" We would like to know who our veterans are. Please sign up with Andy Williams so that we have contact information for you and can make you aware of special activities. Contact Andy: jandrewwilliams@bellsouth.net
Meet the Cast! Introducing Lou & Anita Williams
Lou & Anita 2011 Hello, we are the Williams. I am Anita, your new editor for "The Marquee," and I am married to Louis. We joined FUMCWP in the fall of 2009 as newlyweds but were both previously long-term members of Asbury United Methodist in Maitland, FL. Having lived in central Florida for over 25 years, we have quite a history in the area and have been active members of the community. We have one son, David, and three grandchildren, who provide us with lots to do in our spare time. Lou has been a member of the Moose Club since 1985, a layman clergy for Florida Hospital, and a Stephen Minister/leader. He volunteers as a docent for Orlando History Museum, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, as well as helping Bicycle Blessings and serving as an usher for worship on Sunday. I will retire in October from FIS, a financial software company, and I look forward to more time to dedicate to helping others. I am a former member of Altrusa International, American Society of Training & Development and the Maitland Rotary Club, where I have worked with many charitable organizations and projects. We both love traveling, reading, gardening making new friends in our Act II organization. We also believe that we should try to share our life with others and try to get out of ourselves to live the full life God intended. "The great use of life is to spend it for
something that will outlast it." - William James. This section will highlight members of our congregation to help us get to know each other better. We welcome your suggestions of members to introduce. Contact the editor, Anita Williams, at delphi50@embarqmail.com ​.
Study Recent or upcoming events to grow spiritually and intellectually Study Opportunities There are many opportunities to grow and learn more about the Bible at First United Methodist this fall. Below are two examples:
"Woman 2 Woman" A Christian fellowship and Bible study gathering of ACT II Who: Women only What: potluck dinner and 10 week bible study Ruth and Esther: a life-changing encounter with God's Word When: Sunday evenings 5:30-7:30, Oct 2-Dec 11 (excluding Nov 27) Where: Home of Carol Holloway, 2225 Via Tuscany, Winter Park, FL Please join a community of kindred spirits as we fellowship with food and a study from God's word of two remarkable women . Study guides can be picked up ahead of time in the church office, cost $11.00 For more info contact Carol Holloway 407-647-3383, hollowayplanb@aol.com (Small group gathering of 12 or less. Please bring a covered dish to share with five persons)
~~~~~~ Act II Christian Book Study - "Wild Goose Chase" Sunday at 11 a.m. Based on Mark Batterson's book "Wild Goose Chase" Led by Dr. Michael Kormanicki This eight -week book study will address our endless effort to discover the will of God which is often confusing and complicated. Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit An Gedh-Glas, or "the Wild Goose," a name that hints at His mysterious nature. Please enjoy reading the following excerpt from this important book which propels us to what we can and should be if we allow God's Spirit to be all He can be in our lives. "A part of us feels as if something is spiritually wrong with us when we experience circumstantial uncertainty. But that is precisely what Jesus promised us when we are born of the Spirit and start following Him. Most of us will have no idea where we are going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: adventure." Join us Sundays at 11a.m., starting September 18, MFLC Room 313 For information: call Janet Hays at 407.687.4221 To register: call the church office at 407.644.2906
Healthy 100 Congregations Save the date! November 12 will be an opportunity to unite faith and health as you are equipped to live a long, vibrant life filled with God's power, passion, and purpose through the Healthy 100 Congregation experience. National experts will present a web-based program promoting God's plan for our health. As our health improves, we are able to share and witness to others more effectively. This life changing program will be from 9-2 in Room 313 of the Matthias Family Life Center, including lunch. Topics include forgiveness, nutrition, financial health and much more with an opening by Max Lucado. Watch for more information and plan to invite others to join you. For information contact Betsy McKeeby at 407-644-2906 x237.
Prayer I Believe......or Do I? Mark 16:14 - 16 " Later He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were sitting at the table and He upbraided them for their lack of faith and stubbornness because they had not believed those who saw Him after He had risen....The one who believes and is baptized will be saved. "
Have you ever experienced the Prayer and Healing Services in our Chapel? Have you ever been in a room where you feel that wonderful peace of the presence of the Holy Spirit? Do you talk to Him all day as Paul suggests? For more information about how you can get involved with our Prayer and Healing services, click here.
FYI
MODERN-DAY SLAVERY IS A PERSISTANT EVIL in our city, in our state, and in our world. How does slavery continue to affect lives today? How can Christian faith help us confront and eradicate slavery? People all over the world are being bought and sold as slaves - even in our own city. Carol Welker works with awareness of this terrible crime. For informaiton on how to help Carol, call her at: 407-920-6455.
To learn more click here Modern Day Slavery is a Persistant Evil
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