What’s Happening at FCUMC

Visit the Church Calendar for upcoming events.

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION

The Nursery is available during both worship services and the Sunday School time.

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

Up-coming Dates to Remember:

• September 17 – Open Table
• September 21 – Snacks in Sacks
• September 21 – Inspiration Class Mtg
• September 22 – First day of Fall/Fall Equinox
• September 28 – UMM Breakfast
• October 1 – Open Table

We hope you will be encouraged to participate in the following events.

You can go online by clicking the links below which will take you to a site called Sign-Up Genius.  You will find an easy way to sign-up for the Bible Study class and/or one of the Conversation Groups.

• • We began a new Bible Study on Wednesday, August 14.  We have a 2:00 pm class and a 6:30 pm class.  You will find some information below.  There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex.  You can also sign up online at Sign-Up Genius by clicking this link.  Of course, you can always just show up.
  • We are continuing the one service at 10:30 worship time through November at least.
  • Saturday, Sept. 28th: Leadership Day, from 10-3:30 EDT at Kentucky Conference Office in Holloway Center. We will be training on  Trustees, Finances, and SPRC specifically. Please let your folks know that this is an important day especially if they need to know more or have never served in these roles. The cost is 10.00 per person. Here is the registration link: https://kyumc-reg.brtapp.com/2024LeadershipTraining_September28th
  • October 19th- Bishop Graves Installation Service will be held at 11AM EST at Christ Church (Louisville).  Come join us in the Celebration of Assignment for Bishop David Graves.  Meet the new Bishop for the Kentucky, CAMC, & Tennessee-Western KY Conferences and his wife Nancy.  Everyone is welcome to attend this event at Christ Church.  The address is 4614 Brownsboro Rd. Louisville,  KY 40207. 

UMM WILL BE BACK AT CHURCHILL DOWNS FOR THE BACKSIDE MINISTRY

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

I have had several ask me about Operation Christmas Child.  This year all you need to do is sign out a box or two or however many you want, fill them up and OCC will cover the shipping cost.  This will be coming from money that some of us have donated through the years.  I have been asked if we can do more of the  2-4 or 10-14 age group for boys and girls, the popular group is the 5-9 boys and girls.  You can also come downstairs to the OCC room and see if there is anything you can use, we have cups and bowls, what does not get used this year will be given to Highview Baptist Church for their OCC packing party.  I would like to get the room cleaned out by the end of this year.

Thank you, Maggie Stryker

OCC Coordinator

Pay your Tithe Online via PayPal!

You can now pay your tithe online via PayPal.  Just scan the QR code above and follow the prompts.  It is just that easy.  Thank you for your tithe.

WAYS TO GIVE TO THE CHURCH

We are no longer using PushPay as a method to receive your contributions to Fern Creek United Methodist Church.  The fees were very expensive for the few people using this payment method.  You may now make donations one of the following ways:

1.Giving online, www.ferncreekumc.org, or use the QR code below to make your donation to the new PayPal account for the church   

2. Mailing in your checks – Fern Creek United Methodist Church, PO Box 91316, Louisville, KY  40291

3. Doing automatic deductions (monthly/weekly, etc.) from your checking account (please contact Lois Dambros at treasurer@ferncreekumc.org for banking information–although with most banks that’s not necessary)  

4. Setting up a “bill” payment from your checking account and your financial institution will mail us a check 

5.Placing your donation in the offering plate 

Thank you for your generous support of the mission and ministry of Fern Creek United Methodist Church.  We appreciate your giving as we continue to do God’s work in our community.  

  PayPal QR Code

 

Thank you for your generous donations to Fern Creek United Methodist Church.  We appreciate your giving as we continue to do God’s work in our community.  

 

MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP–ALL MEN ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US

The Men’s Discipleship Group meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in the Conference Room. Reading, listening to and studying God’s Word through scripture and prayer. Please join us on Thursday mornings to learn more about the Bible while enjoying Christian fellowship! 

YOUR GIVING

Just a reminder that you have a way to give online to FCUMC.  You may set up recurring or one time gifts to the church using your debit card, credit card or bank account.  

Reminder: you may continue to give online.

Ways to give:

• Online via PayPal
• Pay electronically via your bank
• Through the mail via Envelope by check (see below)
• In-person via Envelope by cash or  check.

In lieu of not having the opportunity to give through your tithes and offerings during the offering time at Church, you may mail them to the church office, pay electronically via your bank, or give on-line.  Thank you for your faithfulness!

• mail it to Fern Creek UMC, P. O. Box 91316, Louisville,  KY 40291
• pay online through your own bank
• online:www.ferncreekumc.org

Thank you for your diligence in giving to your church!

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Fern Creek Baptist Church is starting Celebrate Recovery.  Anyone interested in benefiting from this program is invited to attend on Thursday Nights.  So if you or someone you know may want to attend, please call Fern Creek Baptist for more information. 502-425-1888

Watch the Sunday Services and View the Weekly Bulletin 

In the event you cannot attend Sunday services, remember you can watch our Sunday Worship Services online! Go to fcumc@ferncreekumc.org and click on the service you would like to view. 

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm

BIRTHDAYS CALENDAR

The September Birthdays list is in the bin in the Narthex.

STREET REACH

Follow Street Reach on Twitter!! @street-reach

Almost every day of the week there are Street Reach team members in the streets of Louisville supplying much needed items such as water, clothing, food and tents to our Homeless Community. 

You can help by supplying water, batteries (all sizes), sternos, tents, gloves, $5 McDonald gift cards, socks, blankets, sleeping bags, hoodies, jeans. Drop items off in Darryl’s office or join the team in this vital outreach mission on Thursdays at 6 pm when the entire team heads out on the FCUMC bus.  

Contact Rev. Darryl Glass about these outreach opportunities for the Homeless.

STREET REACH DONATIONS:

Please drop off ANY Street Reach donations outside the double doors by the entrance driveway (across from the church kitchen in Fellowship Hall) AND, it’s very important you call the church office & let us know you are doing so! Otherwise your donations may “walk away”!  Thank you.  

Donate Now to some of Our Ministry Opportunities:

You may bring non-perishable food/snack items to stock the Baptist Health Palliative Care Pantry where families of palliative care patients may get something to eat while caring for loved ones, and Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries always needs non-perishable food items for the area ministry which assists our local community.  Donations to these groups may be placed in the black boxes under the coat rack in the Narthex.  You may recycle your aluminum cans and help the FC Women’s Club provide scholarships for FC High School students; place them in the small designated bin beside the garage.  Bring in shoes rubber-banded together and place them in the box outside room 113; WaterStep Shoes for Water sells the shoes and the funds are used to purchase well-drilling rigs, water filtration systems and supplies to bring clean water to those in need.

When you are mailing in your giving to the church, please use ONLY the P. O. Box 91316 LOUISVILLE,KY 40291,  DO NOT PUT THE CHURCH PHYSICAL ADDRESS ON YOUR ENVELOPE! If you do, it will come back to you!

 “The Helping Fund.”  

We would like you to prayerfully consider making a donation to “The Helping Fund.”You can make a check out to “Fern Creek UMC” and memo it “The Helping Fund.”  Thank you for your extreme generosity

The Finance Team has drawn up policies concerning “The Helping Fund.” 

Church Ministry–Get Plugged In!

God has created each of us to serve Him. When we serve, we not only find joy in serving Christ, we also grow closer to Him and we make a difference in the lives of others. Please also be in prayer for God to guide you to where your talents can best be shared.