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Calling all Martians! The First United Methodist Church in East Bernard is gearing up for our 2019 Vacation Bible School, and it's going to be a great time! Mark your calendars for July 29 - August 1 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. We'll serve dinner to the kiddos each night. Register on the link below to join us. https://tmab.cokesburyvbs.com/ebfumc?fbclid=IwAR3Sx_5bt9cZgyfaj6jKNITBQtIymnbDZDVjXpxrC8lNIA2SbTaeBhTEgts

VBS supplies are here!! We’re having so much fun unpacking the boxes. July 29-August 1....get ready! Stay tuned for more details. 👨‍🚀💫☄️

Friday, June 14th Fun Day at Hollywood Studios Morning Bible Verses: ““When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:31-40‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ““Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭9:37‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Thursday, June 13th Evening Devotional Thanks to Stephen for sharing our Thursday devotional! Remember that God cares for you and all that you are going through, no matter how big or small. With your life in His hands, your future is bright! ““Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:25-34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZpaTuyp8CI

Thursday, June 13th Morning Bible Verses Shared by Emma - “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:19-20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Shared by Rachel - “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Morning and Evening Volunteer Work at Give Kids the World included: helping with breakfast, working at the Ice Cream Palace, castle attendants, Disney Character photo assistants, Amberville attendants, Attraction attendants and operators, and Winder Wonderland helpers and parade participants There are limited photos from when we were volunteering in order to respect the families that were there.

Wednesday, June 12th Evening Devotional Thanks Rina and Madison for leading us in a great lesson! Always remember that despite what the world may say or how you feel, God says that you are loved, strong, held, and that we are His. “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭46:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N8WK9HmF53w

Wednesday, June 12th Morning Bible Verses Shared by Rylee - ““If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Shared by Abram - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Morning and Evening Volunteer Work at Give Kids the World included: helping with breakfast, transportation assistant, castle attendants, horse ride photography assistant, Amberville attendants, Cafe Clayton Concierge, and Village Idols helpers There are limited photos from when we were volunteering in order to respect the families that were there.

Tuesday, June 11th Evening Devotional Thanks to Emma and Rylee for sharing a great lesson on how God knows everything that you are going through and wants you to draw near to Him as He draws near to you. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OsccUg4TDd8

Tuesday, June 11th Fun Day at the AnimalKingdom and at the House Morning Bible Verses: Shared by Lilly - “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:21-26‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Shared by Luke - “As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭26:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Monday, June 10th Fun Activity: Magic Kingdom Evening Bible Verses: Shared by Madison - “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Shared by Kathy - “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭62:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Monday, June 10th Volunteer Work Ronald McDonal House at Nemours Children’s Hospital We had a great time volunteering at the Ronald McDonal House! We cooked a fajita lunch for the families followed by homemade cookies for dessert. The rest of the crew helped around the house by cleaning windows, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down every toy in the play room (down to the last LEGO)! Learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://www.rmhc.org/ronald-mcdonald-house

Monday, June 10th Morning Lesson: Only God can see the full picture. It is up for us to trust in Him and follow His direction, even when what He is asking us to do or leading us through doesn’t make sense. If we always knew what God had planned on the other side of the mountain, wouldn’t it be so much easier to climb the mountain? However, even without being able to tell what the further has in store, it’s up for us to trust God and put one foot in front of the other. “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.” Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.” Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭22:1-13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/bible/111/gen.22.1-13.niv

Sunday, June 9th Lunch/Afternoon Activity: Disney Springs Evening Volunteer Work: working in the Castle of Miracles, working in the Ice Cream Palace, and helping bring Candy Land to life at Give Kids the World Learn more about Give Kids the World: https://www.gktw.org/about/index.php Evening Bible Verses: Shared by Rina - Ephesians 5:29-30 “After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:29-30‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Shared by Libby - Ecclesiastes 9:11 “I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://www.gktw.org/about/index.php

We’re on the road again - destination Orlando! Thanks Rachel for leading us in a great morning devotional time. It was an important reminder to reflect on the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer, not just recite it from memory without taking time to think about what we’re actually saying. “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ’ ”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭11:1-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

We have made it through the first leg. Evening devotional time went well. Please keep us in your prayers this week. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Every year, we set a theme for the trip complete with a song and Bible verse. This year, our theme is “Be Strong and Courageous.” We went through a series of different lessons learning from different people in the Bible. We learned that God doesn’t call the qualified, but He qualifies the called. Many of the people that we looked at were presented with seemingly impossible tasks. Our verse come from when Joshua and the Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land after wondering through the wilderness for 40 years, and the first city that they are to face is surrounded by three rings of walls. From the outside, the walls looked to be nearly 10 stories high. We all have our own Jerichos, our own insurmountable barriers that we most overcome, our own challenges and giants that we face on a daily basis. The same words that God said to Joshua, He is saying to each of us, and if we have faith and trust in Him, He will bring us to victory just as He did for Joshua and the Israelites. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ As you listen to the words of the song, let some of the lyrics be your prayer to God. Also, listen for the different Bible stories that are mentioned throughout the song (I’ve found 4 of them), and if you aren’t familiar with the stories or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve read them, spend some time this week studying them. I pray that you can find hope and inspiration from them so that you will have the strength and courage to face your giants with confidence. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MEGGVmSSr-I

Made it to Louisiana!

Mission Trip 2019 is underway - Florida here we come!

National Day of Prayer

The shepherds & kings were sure making joyful music this morning. Join us on December 16 for our annual Christmas Children's Program. If you have children or grandchildren who want to be a part of this program celebrating Jesus' birth, join us for church next Sunday at 9:30 am followed by the program practice. Let's celebrate together the true reason for the season this Christmas.

We’re bringing em back to y’all!

Playing games in line-sharing the love of Christ. The mom told us she wants to take them with her all over Disney.

"Oh the places you'll go!" MYF crossed several state lines on the way to Knoxville!

Comedy Barn Welcomes Bailey!

Popcorn toss at the Smokies game!

Passing time in traffic. Mrs. Simpson you should be proud!