Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Relay For Life Leader Needed...

Please prayerfully consider being the Relay For Life Leader for our church. Add this to your prayer list and we will see where God leads us. If anyone is interested please contact us under the contact us section, on the right. I don't want to put any pressure on anyone but we will need to come to a decision before December 7th. Which is their Kick-Off Open House. The leader will also need to have access to the computer/Internet. They meet once a month until the event in April. Please know that if you feel called to this position it is a wonderful cause that our church will stand behind you and your efforts 100%. This is not a one man team and we are here to lift you up and support you.

Relay Mission Statement:
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life
represents the hope that those lost to cancer
will never be forgotten, that those who
face cancer will be supported and
that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Monday, November 26, 2007

What in the World is a BLOG?

What is a blog and how does it work? Many of you may ask yourselves this. I know I did the first time I heard about blogging. It's a place on the Internet, much like a web page, where you can share and enrich communications.

You may ask how reading the things posted here will enrich communications? If used properly this BLOG is so much more than a place to come and find out what is going on at Fairfield United Methodist Church. Please take time to notice, that at the end of every post there is a comment section. You are allowed and encouraged to add your thoughts and feelings. After all each of us make up this wonderful church we unite our selves in. Before you know it everyone is checking in to see what has been posted and who has commented. It's addicting, I can tell you that first hand. When you have a cause as good as the one we serve being addicted to it is a great thing.

The word will spread fast, soon everyone is inviting friends and families to join in on topics, polls, to view our latest photo's or to listen to Rev. Susan's Sermons. Then this little church in Denver, North Carolina is serving much more than it's members. The word has spread and people from all over are being blessed by what we have to offer. You never know who we will touch or what great blessing can come from this. As we all know; our Lord is so much greater than the four walls of Fairfield UMC.

Please read through our church Blog. To the right of this BLOG you can find many valuable tools.
Under: Hear Rev. Susan's Sermons click on Fairfield UMC Podcasts listen to a sermon you may have missed. Or invite a friend who you knew might be touched by a previous sermon.
Under: Keep Me Connected you can sign up to receive an update right in your e-mail in box each time this blog is updated.
You can also find our Sunday School and Worship Schedule, Contact Us Information and just for fun a monthly Poll.
Under: Blog Archive you can look up previous post by month and post title. A quick way to find out something specific you are looking for.

You will find all kinds of information here. And much more than information, you will find a community of believers who are united in one great mission. If you have visited before and never left a comment please do. I would love to know who's visiting, and hear what you have to say! I challenge each of you to communicate here, really reach out and allow this to be an enriching experience for all who look on.

Christmas Caroling...

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Children's Christmas Program...


Annual BBQ Success...Thank You

First and foremost I want to thank the good Lord above. Our missions and projects would never be a success without you at the core of everything we do. Second, all the church comers of Fairfield UMC. I am continuously amazed at your willingness to serve and reach out. It's the most wonderful feeling to be in a church with such a dedicated family of believers. Your service is a continuous symbol of your faith and love. Last but most defiantly not least, the community our church is grounded in. Your support is always a blessing...
Thank you men who cooked the best BBQ and chicken in town again, all night long.
Thank you all workers. Those who collected money and greeted our guest with the loving hospitality that you gave. Everyone who worked behind the scenes to prepare everything it took to make this mission a success. You will never be forgotten or unmentioned.
Thank you workers on the day of our BBQ. You gave so willingly of your time
for service to the Lord, your church and community.


Sunday, November 25, 2007

Annual BBQ Success...

Thank you for all who prepared the most delicious deserts

and those who served them.

We had the largest variety I have ever seen.



Of course we could never forget about the people who came to

fellowship and eat. Our success would not have been possible

without you. Thank You for Supporting our Church...

As you can see it took a lot of people working together for one cause to equal a successful BBQ.

Our Thanks cannot be mentioned enough!

I am so proud to be a member of Fairfield United Methodist Church



Monday, November 19, 2007

Poll Answer

Who did Paul take with him on his first missionary journey?
ANSWER: Barnabas
Look up the answer in Acts chapters 13 and 14.

Please look to the right column for this month's new poll!

Prayer Connection Week of November 18, 2007

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Lord above, give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ to us. And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks!

Monday, November 19 Isaiah 65:17-25
Pray for our service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Georgia Andrews and her new twin grandbabies (3 days old) as well as their big brother, 3-year-old Joshua.

Tuesday, November 20 Isaiah 12
Pray for Dave and Lynn Thiele, Jan's Sister and family, family & friends of Will McLeod, Ike Coombs, Sandi Ridout (Tom Bass's sister).

Wednesday, November 21 Come to worship and give thanks. 7PM
Pray for a New Choir Leader, Bob Thompson, Danny Blue, Margaret Tucker, Zelma Brown, Elliott, and John Bean (Erin's Thompson's uncle).
Thursday, November 22 Give Thanks!
Pray for the children and youth of the church, Martha Hagler's brother, Nancy and Tom, Victims of those who have lost homes in California.

Friday, November 23 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Pray for the church and those we are awaiting to join us for worship, prayers for those countries in political strife, prayers for families of college students who died in Ocean Isle fire.

Saturday, November 24 Luke 21:5-19
Pray for our United Methodist missionaries and the many missions of the church, all unspoken prayer requests and for continued praises, thanksgivings for homes spared in California.

If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Community Thanksgiving Worship

Looking forward to us all gathering together with others in the community for our Thanksgiving Worship.
Service is at 7:00PM at Fairfield UMC on November 21st. Please remember to bring a canned food for ELCM.
Have a blessed week!

PS...Fairfield folks, those who can help with some cookies, it would be appreciated. Also, if some folks are willing to be in the nursery we would appreciate that too! Thank you!

Monday, November 12, 2007

Prayer Connection Week of November 11, 2007

May you send us prophetic voices today, gracious God. Help us hear the truths we need to hear to be the disciples you need us to be.Amen

Monday, November 12 Psalm 145:1-5Pray for our service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Ike Coombs & Herschel Coombs, Georgia Andrews and her new twin grand babies (3 days old) as well as their big brother, 3-year-old Joshua.

Tuesday, November 13 Psalm 145:17-21 Pray for Drew Elliott, Beverly & Bobby, Shelia Cline Family, Bill Meyer, Jessica Brantley, Dave and Lynn Thiele, Jan's Sister and family.

Wednesday, November 14 Haggai 1:5b—2:9Pray for New Choir Leader, Bob Thompson.

Thursday, November 15 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5Pray for the children and youth of the church, Martha Hagler'sbrother, Nancy and Tom, Victims of those who have lost homes in California.

Friday, November 16 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Pray for the church and those we are awaiting to join us for worship,prayers for those countries in political strife, prayers for families of college students who died in Ocean Isle fire.

Saturday, November 17 Luke 20:27-38Pray for our United Methodist missionaries and the many missions of the church, all unspoken prayer requests and for continued praises,thanksgivings for homes spared in California.

If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan atrevheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room(upstairs). You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.-- JOY!Rev. Susan A. Heafner-HeunPastor, Bethel UMC and Fairfield UMCrevheafheun@gmail.comhttp://fairfieldumc.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Fairfield UMC



What a beautiful view of our church. Thanks to Van Barker for his creative eye.
Sunday Van shared this vision with me, so I captured a new church photo for us.


Dawn Lynch

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Children's Christmas Program...

We will begin Christmas Program Practice this Sunday, November 11th @ 4 PM. Practice will be held every Sunday evening at 4 PM until our program. Practice will be for children 3 and up. Please have your children there Sunday evening!
Sincerely,
Dawn Lynch

Hospitality Event Postponed...

Well, wouldn't you know it?
You all responded with such great enthusiasm and I want to thank you for that.
Unfortunately, the district is postponing the event. They were hoping for some more participation from others. But looks like only Bethel and Fairfield (and a few others) were interested in hospitality! Good for you.
So, instead, rest this Sunday! We will host it again sometime soon!

Monday, November 5, 2007

Prayer Connection Week of November 4, 2007

We give thanks for the Saints in our lives who now dwell with you. May they continue to strengthen us as we grow in discipleship. Amen.

Monday, November 5
Pray for our service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Georgia Andrews and her new twin grand babies (3 days old) as well as their big brother, 3-year-old Joshua.

Tuesday, November 6
Pray for Drew Elliott, Beverly & Bobby, Shelia Cline Family, Bill Meyer, Jessica Brantley.

Wednesday, November 7
Pray for New Choir Leader, Les Ballard, Rick Cloninger, Jedediah Bass, Edd Norton, Will McLeod, Susan Cloninger, Vivian Broom,Victoria, Fred Foard, Students, Teachers, and Counselors, Family of Tyler Howton, and Ryan Hoyle. Thursday, November 8.
Pray for the children and youth of the church, Martha Hagler's brother, Nancy and Tom, Victims of those who have lost homes in California.

Friday, November 9
Pray for the church and those we are awaiting to join us for worship.

Saturday, November 10
Pray for our United Methodist missionaries and the many missions of the church, all unspoken prayer requests and for continued praises, thanksgivings for homes spared in California.

If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.

Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room (upstairs). You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.