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Over the summer, AFUMC members Russ Elrod and Hensley Elrod took a trip to Nepal to climb Mt. Everest. This Sunday, they'll be sharing about their experience, as well as casting a light on the villages that have recently been impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet.
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If you would like to donate to those who have been affected by the devastating flash flooding, you can do so through a trusted organization like UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) where 100% of your gift goes directly to those impacted.
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The Arab First UMC Handbell Choir will resume practices after Labor Day. Practices are held in the Sanctuary on Thursdays at 6 pm. If you are interested in joining this wonderful ministry, please contact Debby Heidt or the church office.
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SUNDAYS AT ARAB FIRST UMC
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Fitness Opportunities at Arab First UMC
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Looking for a way to strengthen your body and improve your balance? Tuesdays are for you!
This class is designed to help you move with ease, strength, and confidence.
Classes are led by Susie Humphries
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Fall Events for United Women in Faith
Local Church
This fall our local unit of United Women in Faith will meet in the Sisters’ classroom at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Our fellowship time will focus on this year’s mission study, “A Deep Knowing: Experiencing Emmanuel Through Every Part of Our Lives.” Women in our community are welcome to attend so please invite friends and family.
Upcoming dates include:
September 8
Experiencing Emmanuel Through Holy Resistance: Shiphrah and Puah
October 13
Experiencing Emmanuel in Adversity: Hagar
November 10
Experiencing Emmanuel Through Transforming Community: Woman at the Well
December
No monthly meeting
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Soul Care Through the Arts: Halloween Luminaries
Thursday, September 24 at 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
United Women in Faith (UWF) is hosting another pottery workshop to nurture our souls and celebrate creativity. Participants will use a pool noodle mold and pre-rolled clay slab to make a Halloween luminary. You choose your design—Jack-o-Lantern, ghost, mummy or another spooky visitor! All instruction, clay, tools, glaze, and kiln firing will be provided.
A $25 donation is suggested but give what is comfortable for you. Proceeds will be used for our 2026 District Pledge to Mission which supports outreach to women and children. Reservations are requested to ensure adequate materials. Contact the church office to reserve your spot.
And . . . SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 29 at 6:45 p.m.
Pottery Workshop: Fantastic Fall Leaf Bowls
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Do you have a prayer request? Fill out the connect card, call or email the church office at 256-586-5792 / office@arabumc.org or go to www.arabumc.org/prayer
Pray for: Jim Anders, Teresa Bennett, Konner Benson, Randy Evers,
Kathy Isbell, Lauren Handschumacher Johnson, Bernice Prestridge,
Meagan Webb, Lisa Whitlock
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Birthdays This Week
September 10 – Martha Bryan
September 11 – Warren Liebner
Anniversaries This Week
September 6 – Wesley & Brandi Cantrell
September 7 – Clint & Gina Gilbertson
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The Arab First UMC Congregational care team has been hard at work providing support, love and care for our church family! We want to let you know that Pastor Ally will be working with this team and will be reaching out soon!
This is such an important ministry to life of our church family and community! Would you like to be a part of it? Please reach out to the church office for ways you can be involved.
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Giving & Attendance for Week – Aug 30
In Person Worship Services Attendance – 135
Online/Radio Attendance – 54
General Funds Received This Week – $5,316.60
General Funds Received Year to Date - $272,090.93
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We want to say thank you for your continued giving through the summer slump months! When you give to the church, you are financially supporting the important missions and ministries here at Arab First UMC. We are able to do some great work, both seen and unseen, because of your gifts and for that- we are especially grateful. We want to continue to emphasize the ways that you can give to best support the work that God is doing in and through this church.
- Easiest way to give: simply drop your tithe in the offering plate during Sunday morning worship or drop it by the church office Monday-Thursday, 8AM - 3PM
- Missed worship this week: mail your tithe to: Arab First UMC, PO Box 470, Arab, AL 35016
- Set it and forget it: schedule regular giving online at www.arabumc.org/giving or through the Vanco app. Special note: there is a fee assessed to the church when using a debit/credit card through Vanco. To help with that, you can either 1) choose to pay that fee or 2) choose the free ACH direct bank-to-bank giving option.
Again, thank you for being such a vital part of Arab First UMC, we truly cannot do this without you!
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Capital Campaign Update - During our Arab First UMC Mid-Year Review, we were very excited to announce that our Capital Campaign has officially been paid off! Thank you all for your wonderful generosity!
We know some of you may still have pledged a certain amount that you still plan to follow through on. As discussed at our meeting on Sunday, June 28th, any outstanding pledges that come in will continue to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of our church facilities.
Thank you again for your continued support that allows our church to continue to reach our community with the Good News of God’s Love!
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