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The Link

A Monthly Publication of Fairhope United Methodist Church - A Stephen Ministry Congregation

FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR SMALL DEEDS WITH BIG RESULTS I have learned through the years as a pastor that a strong church will always have a strong mission program. We are blessed to have a great missions program and have had good leadership across the years. I am thankful for people like Jennifer Myrick, current Missions Chair, Steve Pearson, Lany Simmons, and others who have been invaluable in their leadership of mission ministries through Fairhope United Methodist Church. Recently, I received a letter from Bishop Paul Leeland, our resident Bishop, thanking Fairhope UMC for giving 168% of our goal to stop malaria in Africa. (See next page). In Matthew 10:42 and Mark 9:41, we find the words of Jesus: “even a cup of cold water given in my name shall be rewarded.” Can you imagine not having clean water to drink? We can’t conceive of something so terrible, yet there are so many places in the world where children are dying at an alarming rate because of disease from dirty water they have to drink. One of our current mission projects is WATER 282. This ministry is digging wells in Zambia to bring clean drinking water to communities. Women and children are walking to get water from polluted rivers to bring back for their families to use. The walks require hours each day and some children have been killed by crocodiles and wild animals as they draw the water from the dirty streams. This also keeps them from being in school, where they need to be. This wonderful project digs a well, that is paid for by sponsoring churches and agencies, that brings clean water for use. The cost is seven thousand dollars to dig a well and FAIRHOPE UMC HAS A WELL THAT IS NOW IN OPERATION IN ZAMBIA. Soon you will see a video sent by the community leaders in Zambia thanking the church for this source of life! It is a moving video and makes you feel good about fulfilling the words of Jesus in Matthew and Mark. We will continue to help dig more wells and give life to these who have such desperate need in Zambia. Thanks for your good work.

May 2015 From the Pastor New Members From the Pastor (Cont.) From SPR From the Associate Pastor Missions Evangelism Christian Travel Children’s Ministries Student Ministries Caring Ministries Recreation Ministries Music & Worship Prayer Concerns/Memorials Financials Sunday Servant Schedule Birthdays Scholarships

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Welcome New Members Dianne and Richard Bass 421 White Avenue, Fairhope

I thought you might like a brief update on other mission projects: FAMILY PROMISE: Continues to furnish a place to house the homeless families until they can find housing. We join with other churches to provide this ministry several times throughout the year here within our facilities. Thanks to Lany Simmons for chairing this ministry and to all who volunteer. REPAIR BALDWIN: Thanks to Jared Scheeter and his crew who make repairs on homes for needy citizens. Good work Jared! THE RIDDEN WORD: This is one of our new mission projects that provides bicycles to those needing transportation and children whose families cannot afford one. These are repaired bikes that have scriptures painted on them to remind everyone that God rides with you. We join in supporting this ministry that is located in Robertsdale. RANSOM CAFÉ: We are grateful for this wonderful ministry that feeds the hungry and offers a trailer with showers and a washer/dryer for the homeless. They are in the Christian Life Center each Friday to offer meals to anyone who would like to eat. We help offset the costs of meals with donations and spend time with those who need the fellowship of others. COSTA RICA MISSIONS: We have a long standing ministry in Costa Rica, where we send groups down to provide Vacation Bible School, needed items, and work in a facility that provides a home for boys and girls who were left on the streets. (continued next page)

Juliann and Russell Christie 10359 Eleanor Court, Fairhope Phone: 601-940-9273 Allison and Matt Grant Anne Pavey 389 Surtees Street, Fairhope Phone: 334-220-7526 Camille McNair Ann Carter Sasser 501 Patlynn Drive, Fairhope Phone: 251-401-9668

FROM THE SENIOR PASTOR

Rev. Mike McKnight

[email protected]

LORD’S PANTRY: Nearly every day of the week, we have people who come by needing food to help them feed their families. Thanks to those who give needed items and help with the work of the Food Pantry. COMMUNION FUND: On the first Sunday of each month, when we receive Holy Communion in the sanctuary, funds are left on the altar to help people who call on the church in a time of need. The situations differ with each person but, thanks to your contributions, we are able to help. We also support ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES with some of these funds. This is one of the outstanding ministries within our community. DISASTER RESPONSE: We provide training, supplies, and information on disasters that affect our local area, as well as national and global disasters. We keep a supply of flood buckets that are given in times of flooding and other clean up needs. These are only some of the wonderful ministries that join with others, like YOUTH MISSIONS. Thanks to Rachael Waldhour for her leadership with the youth mission efforts. It’s easy to see that if you want to be involved in missions, Fairhope United Methodist Church is a good place to be! Remember: “if you offer even a cup of cold water in my name, you will be blessed.” Thanks for all you do in sharing the love of Christ! I’ll see you in church.

Mike

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS REPORT

Chairperson

GLORIA FISHER

The Staff/Parish Relations Committee is happy to announce that Reverend Dr. Ed. Glaize has been appointed to serve as our new minister beginning in July. Dr. Glaize is currently serving as pastor of Brewton UMC where he has been for 10 years. Prior to that, he served as pastor at Beulah and Tallassee and was associate pastor at Montgomery UMC. He is a graduate of Huntingdon College and Emory University and has served in the Air Force. He is married to Alecia and they have two college-age children, Curtis and Anna Grace. Please continue to pray for the Glaizes as they make the transition to our church and our community. We look forward to making them feel welcome and serving alongside them in ministry.

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FROM THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Rev. Laura Parker

[email protected] Deviled Eggs and Grace

Dear Church Family, Well, a lot has happened in my life since the last Link was published. As most of you know, my sweet husband, Paul, lost his battle with cancer and died on April 9th. We held a joyful service of remembrance here at the church the following Sunday afternoon. If you didn’t know him, Paul was one of the happiest persons you would ever meet. All through his illness, it was not unusual for him to look at me and say, “We are so blessed, aren’t we?” And he truly felt that way. And he was right. We were and ARE blessed. You are a blessing and you have been grace to me during difficult days. You have offered grace in many ways…writing cards, bringing food, hauling extra chairs and tables to our house, sending flowers and beautiful plants, giving me great big bear hugs, letting me know you’ve been praying, picking up the slack where I’ve been absent from my work responsibilities, emailing and texting to let me know you are there…and in so many ways I can’t even begin to list them all. One of my church friends brought deviled eggs to the house after Paul’s memorial service. I spent most of the time visiting with family and friends who had come long distances to be with us. Finally, someone realized I hadn’t eaten and brought me a plate. There were no deviled eggs! Apparently, grief has not diminished my love of deviled eggs, so I went in search of them. They were gone. Because I had heard rumblings in the crowd about the exceptional quality of the eggs, I was deeply disappointed. But two days later in the midst of one of the torrential downpours we experienced that week, my friend came calling with a platter of deviled eggs just for me. GRACE had arrived on my doorstep! Friends, never underestimate the power of the little things to make all the difference in the lives of others. Grace comes in many ways. And you have delivered it over and over again to me and to our boys, Tyler and Andrew. We can’t thank you enough. But I’ll do my best to try. Thank you, and God’s blessings! Laura, Tyler and Andrew Parker

MISSIONS MINISTRIES Thank you to everyone who supported

Stop Hunger Now! Together we were able to package over 30,000 meals! The Costa Rica Mission team will be collecting toiletry items for the juvenile prison in Costa Rica. The prison is equipped to care for 65 juveniles. There are 197 teens living in the prison. The team will be visiting the prison in May and delivering Toiletry Kits. Items needed: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and bars of soap Please drop items by the church office by MAY 15TH! To find out more about the ministry we serve in Costa Rica visit www.ascrigere.org

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Missions Coordinator ~ [email protected]

Jennifer Myrick

Thanks to Jared Scheeter and his crew from HOAR Management and AirBus for partnering with Repair Baldwin and Ecumenical Ministries to help replace entry porches on a local home. To volunteer for local work projects contact Jennifer Myrick [email protected]

Methodist Children’s Home Mission Trip When: November 1st-7th Where: Costa Rica Info? Contact Jennifer Myrick ~ [email protected] FUMC is partnering with other district churches to serve together in Costa Rica!

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EVANGELISM

Chairperson

Rob Rodriguez

[email protected] ~ 630 630--636 636--0185

Romans 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.”

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

In the Community The Community National Day of Prayer Service will be held at First Baptist Fairhope (300 S. Section St.) on Thursday, May 7th at noon. Lunch will be served following worship

Sunday School Greeters - 9:30 am... We are looking for families and individuals to welcome guests at the entrances of our Sunday School to answer questions. We have a lot of new people that attend our classes, and we want to be positioned to welcome them. Welcome Team... The Evangelism Team is making a concentrated effort in welcoming our First Time Visitors after they attend on Sunday. If you would like to assist in making a welcome phone call to new attendees and thank them for attending our services, please email me. This is a vital role of welcoming our first time guests. Follow us on Facebook @ FAIRHOPE UMC EVANGELISM TEAM

Fairhope UMC Lay Speakers Present A Traditional Vesper Service Sundays @ 4:00 pm Homestead Village Chapel 924 Plantation Boulevard, Fairhope

Prayer Service In Our Church Wednesday ~ May 6 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Sanctuary followed by 24-hour Prayer VIGIL beginning at 7:00 pm and ending on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm (Chancel Choir will be in the sanctuary from 7-8 pm on Wednesday evening. Everyone is welcome to stay, listen and pray.)

Prayer request cards are available on the table at the CLC and Church Office. These cards will be prayed over during the vigil. Please place cards in the box located on the table. Join us as we pray for our families, our church, our community, our nation, and the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity for fellowship led by Lay-Speakers in this beautiful country chapel setting. This is an open service and ALL are welcome! Come and Join Us! Questions? Contact Rob

CHRISTIAN TRAVEL Join Rev. Joe and Marilyn Bullington on the Holy Land Pilgrimage 2016 March 28 - April 6, 2016 Dear Friends, As you probably know, we have been working in Jerusalem for 3 months each year for the six years of our retirement. We have come to know the Holy Land very well. We have put together a customized itinerary that will include places that the standard tours don't go. We are so excited to offer this opportunity to experience the Holy Land in ways that most travelers are not privileged to experience. This is especially true for us since this will probably be the last trip we will lead to the Holy Land. Many of you have said that a Holy Land Pilgrimage is on your "bucket list," and that when you went, you wanted to go with us. Well, this is your chance! Please join us this time. Brochures are available in the literature racks outside the church office, in the Christian Life Center and on the church website. Contact us at 928-5881 if you have questions. As the faithful Jews say at the close of their Passover meal: "Next year in Jerusalem! Your fellow pilgrims,

Joe & Marilyn

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Director of Children’s Ministries

Michelle Graham

[email protected] As I am writing this, our EVEREST VBS is almost at full capacity. Our elementary session for 1st-6th grades is full and our preschool session which includes rising K has less than 20 spots open. When all is said and done, we will have 330 precious children registered. A WAIT LIST has been started. The children on this list will replace any child in their age level that cancels prior to the start of VBS. For example, if a registered 2nd grader cancels, the first 2nd grader on the wait list will be called. To put a child on the wait list, email [email protected] with your name, contact number and email, child’s name and grade going into or call Martha at 928-1148. The wait list is only for rising K-6th grade. If you have a child registered and you now find he/she is unable to attend, please let Martha know. Our VBS NEEDS LIST will be on the wall across from the church office beginning Sunday, May 3rd. Please check it out and see if there’s something you can donate or let us borrow. It may seem like a small way to participate in VBS but it is in fact a HUGE blessing!

VBS VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ... 

Commissioning of all VBS Volunteers: Sunday, May 31 during The Gathering service @ 11:00 a.m. in CLC  Asst Crew Leader Mtg: Sunday, May 31 at 3:30 p.m. in CLC  All-Volunteer Training: Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 pm. in CLC  All adults in need of a current background check must submit a form in the church office by May 18; forms available in office or at church website

BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP JUNE 8th -13th (for those who will complete 3rd, 4th or 5th grade this school year)

Our camp is called ENERGIZE. For details and online registration, go to www.bluelakecamp.com. Deadline to register is May 25th. Bus transportation to/from camp will be available for an additional $40 per camper. ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMP MEETINGS … For Children Registered & Their Parents: May 18 @ 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall For Adult Volunteers: May 18 @ 6:00 pm ** For those who have completed grades 6-8, register for Crossroads Camp the same week. For those who have completed grades 9-12, register for Uproar Camp the same week. These campers may ride the bus as long as there is room.

Summer Servants Children’s Ministries needs servants on Sundays in the months of June, July and August for Sunday School (ages 3 years—6th grade) and 11:00 Children’s Church. The curriculum is easy to follow! Why not grab a friend and teach our precious children as a team?

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Learn the Songs Before VBS Even Begins

EVEREST Music CDs and Digital Cards for Downloading Available in church office: $6.00 (while supplies last!)

Wednesday Night Children’s Programs On Break The Pier, Pier34 and SWIFT have had their last night of regular programming for this school year. To all the dedicated VOLUNTEERS, thank you for giving your time and using your gifts and talents to help the children learn God’s Word and experience His amazing love! To the CONGREGATION, thank you for your continued support of our Children’s Ministries as we strive to make disciples that make a difference!

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STUDENT MINISTRIES

Director of Student Ministries

Rachael Waldhour

[email protected]

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CARING MINISTRIES

Director of Caring Ministries

Dr. Ann Pearson

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A Stephen Ministry congregation

Shepherd’s Place News... Alabama Dementia Initiative Caregiver Workshop Sponsored by Shepherd’s Place and The Blake at Malbis This FREE workshop is available to any caregiver or family member of an individual with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Breakfast provided. Reservation Required. RSVP to Tracey Smith, Outreach Coordinator ~ [email protected]

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 ~ 8:30am-11:30am The Blake at Malbis

11626 US Hwy 90, Daphne, AL 36541 ~ 251-625-6400

Featured Speakers: Dr. Larry Mullins, Alabama Dementia Initiative, Ms. Carolyn Bartle, RN, American Red Cross, Mr. Andrew McNair, Veterans Benefit Project

What Can You Do To Help?????? We Love Volunteers...

Shepherd’s Place Foundation has received a Therapeutic Music Grant from Community Foundation of South Alabama. CONGRATULATIONS!

Keep On Walking...

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Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience? Try Shepherd’s Place!! Call Leisa Richardson, 928-1148 for more information and to schedule volunteer training.

Shepherd’s Place Need: Donations of canvasses 16x20 and larger (new or used)

Join the walking group on Monday through Wednesday. Meet at the CLC Parlor at 4:00 pm. Spring is here, come on and join us for great exercise and fellowship.

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MUSIC AND WORSHIP

Director of Music Ministries

Lisa Simon

[email protected]

Join the Summer Choir!

Thank you for a wonderful Holy Week and Easter!

May 3 - August 9 Choir Rehearsals finish June 17. Those who want to still help lead our Sunday worship are welcome to come at 8:00 am and 10:30 am to sit in the choir loft. There will be no anthem, but special music will be presented weekly. If you would love to provide special music sometime during July and August, call Lisa Simon, Director of Music Ministries. (251)928-1148 or (850)240-1166

A big thank you to Tom Holland! Tom designed, created and finished this beautiful conductor’s stand to go in our Sanctuary for Easter.

A big Thank You to the Lent and Easter Choir! Chancel Bells and Brass Quartet! Our Organist, Sandy Tyer and Pianist, John Richardson!

Join the Patriotic Choir! A Choir is being formed to sing on Sunday, July 5, at the 8:30 and 11:00 am Sanctuary services. Our new pastor’s first Sunday. Rehearsals start June 3, in the Choir room (B203) from 6:30–7:00 pm. Let’s welcome our new minister with a great celebration of praise to our Lord for His blessings on us and our country.

The Worship Committee is seeking two volunteers to schedule scripture readers for the sanctuary Worship Service beginning in July. If you would like to read scripture or coordinate readers, please contact Helen Ingram, Worship Chair, at (601) 966-0808.

An Aco-what?? All students grades 3-12 are invited to be part of the Acolyte Ministry at Fairhope UMC this fall. Older youth will be asked to serve as a Crucifer. Parents are asked to talk and pray with your child(ren) or youth about this opportunity to serve in the Sanctuary and the Gathering worship services. Then register them online by May 15 at www.fairhopeumc.org.

Fall Acolyte Training after worship on Sunday, August 23 and August 30th, 2015 A parent will be asked to attend one but not both of these training sessions. Mark your calendar now if you plan to participate. If you have QUESTIONS or would like to VOLUNTEER to assist in this training, call Helen Ingram, Worship Chair, at (601) 966-0808.

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PRAYER CONCERNS At Home:

Mildred Engstrom Fred Crook Ed McKnight, Jr. Dene Mershon Bob Oberg Vicki Culver Mary Moles Lillian Terranova Barbara Svenby

Sarah Pacey Eugenia Murchison Peggy & Harry Bennitt Hop Allen Irma & Philip Richmond Nancy Carr

Frances Grace Hirs Janet Waite Pat Sagan Wilkins Marjorie Thames Debbie McGlothren Charles McGlothren Eddie & Rebecca Copeland Clara Nugent Mary Walker Frank McGinnis Grace Webb Jim Huggins Jodie Fidler Judy Bergman

Eastern Shore Rehabilitation & Health Center: Zurlean Allegri (Susan McClure’s mother), Marquerite Mize, Betty Wahl Fairhope Health & Rehab: Marjorie Garrick Robertsdale Healthcare: Rick Lawton Huntingdon at Homestead Village: Betty Grayson (Betty Miller’s mother), Alice Griffin (Ruth Sully’s sister), Lindy Marsh Country Place Senior Living: Joyce Smith, Kitty Stanford Homestead Village: Jeanette Gunter, John Rouse, Mercia & John Coulter, Ruth Conley, Opal Dougherty, Bobby & Mary Lucie Brock (Davis Brock’s parents), Daisy Gilbert Somerby: Emily Goff, Cecil Harvell Brennity of Fairhope: Elinor Simmons (Gail Simmons’ mother), Ollie Delchamps, Rev. Arthur Carlton, Mary Montgomery, Mavis Love Brennity of Daphne: Mrs. Kittrell (Lynn Pittman’s mother), Marion Peters (Cecilia Lammers’ sister), Helen Truitt (Brenda Parnell’s mother) The Blake: Mac Graham (Cindy Chastain’s mother), Harold Brown (Lucy Bingham’s father), Bryan Johnson Westminster Village: Aileen Andrews, Lily Abrams (Pam Lieb’s mother), Louise Estes, Norman Jobe, Markie Prior, Bernice Snowden (Cookie Ogden’s mother), Langdon & Billie Garrison The Gardens: Pat Duke (Patrick Dukes’ father)

SYMPATHY Jasmine Hodges and John Richardson in the death of her grandmother, Edna Hodges. Amanda and Craig Mitchell in the death of her father, Jack Green Patricia and Ken Cooper in the death of their daughter-in-law, Rhonda. Cindy and Mike McBrearty in the death of her mother, Nancy Rutland. Laura Parker in the death of her husband, Paul. Jerry and Joanna Davis in the death of his sister, Jacque. Dot Parish in the death of her sister-in-law, Margie Parish

CELEBRATIONS Colette and Garrett Sutley of Denver, Colorado, on the birth of a son, Charles Gagnet Sutley, born March 10. Proud grandparents are Trish and David Sutley. Martee and Brooks Glass on the birth of a daughter, Ruth Brooks, born March 24. Her grandparents are Adrianne and Billy Thrash and Aunt and Uncle are Jamie and Robbie Rux. Drs. Stephanie and Matt Barfield on the birth of a son, Fulton Ray, born March 30. His big sisters are Colette and Gianna, big brother is Justin, grandparents are Danny and Mona Barfield and great grandparents are Sandra and Clarence Bishop. Brittany and Alan Allgood on the birth of a daughter, Leighton Young, born April 6. Big brother is Thomas. Meredith and Lee McBrearty on the birth of a daughter, Ann Leighton. Grandparents are Cindy and Mike McBrearty.

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MEMORIALS The following memorials have been received by the church in memory of: Mort Downie by Clarice Gustin Bobby Allen (Shepherd’s Place) by Matthew and Cammie Singleton Angela Julian Tom and Steven Odom Terri and Mike Thompson Milton Davidson (Shepherd’s Place) by Terri and Mike Thompson Paul Parker by Robert and Mary Beth Gibson (Imagine Campaign) Dale and Judy Melton (Imagine Campaign) Juanita Smith (Imagine Campaign) Joan Roberts Pat Judd by Carolyn Matthews Arthur and Betty Edgar Mary Holiday by Arthur and Betty Edgar Rhonda Cooper by Larry and Delbra Harmse (Shepherd’s Place) An honorarium has been received by the church in honor of: Betsy Adams (Caring Ministries) by Rozanne Jones Ken and Patricia Cooper and their son by Larry and Delbra Harmse (Shepherd’s Place)

OUR TROOPS Brad Gravat, Jeremy Parish, Preston Norton, Cody Floyd, Johnny Rapier, Britton Rapier, Eric Watton, Harris Wooldridge, Mitchell Lee Clayton, Stephanie McDonald, Mitchell Brown, Bryant Simmons, Josh Parish, Tyler Oubre, Deron Frailie, Neil Quinn, Bryan Quinn, Daniel Anderson, Charlie Bingham, John P. Lammers, Geoffrey L. Shraga, David Fickle, Chase Carlton, Alex Wade, Mallory Sain, Timothy Diegmann, Peyton Smith, Todd Gibson, Chris Berg

FINANCIALS Income and Expenses through the end of March Giving $375,654 Expenses $515,230 Deficit - $139,576 Thank you for your faithfulness in giving and continued support for the church ministries.

Imagine Campaign Update Pledged: $1,770,871 Given To Date: $1,225,617

ATTENDANCE 8:30 9:45 (SS) 11:00 (S) 11:00 (TG) 3/22 126 333 163 222 3/29 181 337 303 205 Easter 4/5 8:30(S)303 9:45(SS)158 9:45(S) 297 11(S) 283 11:TG) 462 4/12 148 286 170 128

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SUNDAY SERVANT SCHEDULE Sanctuary Communion Servers May 3

May Ushers 8:30 (S) Jane & John Turrentine Robert Brown, John Warner

11:00 (S) Ralph Bower, Leon Chambers, Bonnie Norton, Don Willis

8:30 Katy Graham, Marsha Foster, Bennie & Helen Ingram 11:00 Marilyn & Joe Bullington, Harriet & Perry Outlaw

The Gathering 11:00 (CLC) Tommy Harris, Bill Morrison, Sid Vogel If you are unable to serve, please contact George Kirchoff, 990-3912

May Scripture Readers 3rd

8:30 Susie Caminiti 11:00 Janie Mullins 10th 8:30 Kimberly McKeough 11:00 Johnny Northcutt 17th 8:30 Tony Caminiti 11:00 Nicole Sansom 24th 8:30 Mary Hodgkins 11:00 Erin Jones 31th 8:30 Steve McClure 11:00 Ashley Jones

LOOK WHO’S HAVING A BIRTHDAY IN MAY 5/01 5/02 5/03 5/04 5/05 5/06 5/07 5/08 5/09 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31

Charlie Bingham, Glenn Bingham, Donna Stewart, Isabelle Washington, George Wilkins, Olivia Lambert, Ralph Bower, Judd Gillespie Tom Judd, Ann Taylor, Mallory Taylor, Bob Meister, Hannah Kimbrough Davis Strickland, Kathryn Foster, Stephanie Calhoun, Brock Hunter, Tucker Norris Dian Hudnall, Peyton Phillips, Anne Darby Clark, Caroline Adams, Suzanne Davis, Cecil Harvell, Jackson Bellin, Mitch Johnston Kim Estes, Leone Jones, Bobbie Hughes, Thomas Hagood, Miller Terry, Delbert Hess, Jessica Haynes, Hayes Lagrone Vann Smith, George Rush, Jennifer Banks, Anna Catherine Davis, Scarlett Ashurst Jennifer Myrick, Stephany Hannon, Kitty Ruzic, Abby Nelson, Rosie Lockwood Duane Miller, Jenny Douglass, Kay Hicks, Joyce Smith, Carrie Walker Barbie Hall, Jane McDuff, Riley Banser, Mary Carlyn Fidler, Marshall Fitzpatrick Grace Bishop, Rebecca Brown, Erica Estes, Kyndall Haywood, Jason Miller, Danielle Potter, Buddy Phipps, Kay Lammon, Nicole Sansom Elizabeth Coleman, Gail Tart Mary Elizabeth Chambliss, Todd Chambliss Mary Lester, Joe Rambo, Linda English, Isabelle Glass, Genevieve Jackson, Bob Grogan, Hannah Knapp John Eskridge, Olivia Price, Bonnie Ferencak, Maggie Delamore, Kimberly Mitchell, Jeanne Howe, London Bicker Elaine Banks, Mary Beth Nelson, Brockton Norris Billy Mills, Bettye Farmer, James Brown, Ashley Jackson Agee Adams, John Emley, Peggy Sagan, Judy Wilson, Scott Coleman, Trip Duke, Stewart Nobles, Donna Cook , Gabe Rodriguez John McDuff, David Sutley Jr., Leah Sowell, Sarah Kilgore, Meg Moore, Virginia Terreson Ben Harris, Erin Hudnall, Stephen Strickland, Gibbs Pearson, Chad Holland, Renie Kennedy, Carolyn Heacock, Janet Nall, Paula Rigsby Peggy Bennitt Leis Huffman, Chloe Latture, Jennifer Roberds, Michael Chambless, Stephen Holyfield Christy Dawson, Michelle Bousson, Hayden Lewis, Peggy Reynolds, Celeste Rivenbark, Greer Pearson Clayton Connick, Lee Jordan, Sally Oeding, Jeannine Davis, Ed Colvin Terri Bishop, Joey Reid, Judi Darnell, Kat Pace, Kaitlin Fucich Alice Eskridge, Steve McClure Harriet West, Dick Bensman Gary Dean, Dilana Norman, Will Reid, Riley Tart, Cindy Sealy Joe Holliday, J.J. McCool, Hannah Lammon Jilli Wilcoxon, Troy Strunk, Jill Everson Aileen Andrews, Bill Jones, Christy Cruz, Bill Wade, Kim Pearson, Merritt Johnson, Susan Corbell Lauren Miller, Jackson Rambo, Patt Branyon, Roy Cowan, Kathryn Thompson, Amanda Mitchell

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REACH ~ EQUIP ~ SERVE

Sunday Morning Schedule Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Contemporary Worship (Christian Life Center) The Gathering 11:00 a.m.

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Children’s Church 11:00 Services (except for the 1st Sunday of the month)

Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

Nursery available during Worship Services Our Mission Statement is “to REACH people with the love and saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, to EQUIP them spiritually and with practical skills for ministry, and to set them loose to SERVE in ministry to the church, the community and the world in His name.”

Fairhope UMC Scholarship Committee Announces 2015 – 2016 Scholars Katie Bayley will be attending Samford University and has been awarded the Frances and Margaret Wilson Memorial scholarship. Darby Callicutt will be attending Mississippi College and has been awarded the Roy and Elsie Butgereit Missions scholarship. Caroline Chambliss will be attending University of Mississippi and has been awarded the David Duchene Memorial scholarship. Emma Walker will be attending University of Alabama and has been awarded two scholarships. The first is the Frances & Margaret Wilson Memorial scholarship. The second is the Robert B. and Mary Adams Gibson Memorial scholarship. McKinzey Dean will be attending Auburn University and has been awarded two scholarships. The first is the United Methodist Women scholarship. The second is the David Duchene Memorial scholarship. Brandon White will be attending Faulkner State and has been awarded the David Duchene Memorial scholarship.

PUBLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE LINK

The LINK is a monthly newsletter published by Fairhope United Methodist Church of Fairhope, AL. If you have information to be included in an upcoming edition, or if you have questions or comments regarding THE LINK please email: [email protected]