First United Methodist Church
121 Harrison Ave. SW
Camden, Arkansas
71701
870-836-6871
fumccamden@sbcglobal.net
Encouraging and equipping believers to make disciples through their loving service to all.
Sunday School at 9:30am
Al Rose & Wesley Class meet on the 2nd Floor
Ellen Horseman's Class meets on the 3rd Floor
Young Adult's, Children & Youth Classes meet on the 3rd Floor
Worship at 10:30am in the Sanctuary
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September 5, 2025
Meetings this Week!
Sunday @ 5:00pm - Youth
Monday @ 3:00pm - Great Hall Doors Open
Monday @ 4:45pm - Sue's Table
Monday @ 6:00pm - Bible Study - (Living Unafraid - 5)
Wednesday @ noon - Bible Study (Living Unafraid - 5)
Wednesday @ 6:00pm - Nominations Committee
Wednesday @ 6:00pm - Youth Bible Study
Wednesday @ 7:00pm - Choir Practice
Next Leadership Meeting is September 17th @ 5:45pm
Committee Members:
Class of 2025: Craig Lawson, Mike Cash, Anita Stafford
Class of 2026: David Mosley, Erin McAllister, David Reynolds
Class of 2027: Nancy Smith, Michael Armstrong, Melinda Shaddock
Bits from Beth
September 5, 2025
Dear Friends,
One of our favorite post-resurrection stories comes from the Gospel of Luke where two followers of Jesus were walking back to their village when a stranger suddenly walked near them. We know it is Jesus but they do not. They should have recognized him but they did not. When Jesus asked what they were discussing, they are startled that he was in Jerusalem and had not heard about a man named Jesus who they had hoped was the redeemer they needed. Jesus then proceeds to open up the scriptures beginning with Moses and going through the prophets. Don’t you wish you had a recording of that teaching moment?
What did Jesus say? It is likely that he went through the four Servant Songs found in Isaiah because these four passage provide not only a definition of servanthood but help us understand the way in which the servant accomplishes the job he is given to do. For the next four Sundays, we will be exploring these Servant Songs and reflecting on how Jesus fulfilled these ancient prophecies. Isaiah had no idea of the identity of the Servant but we do.
Next Sunday, September 14th, we will have our third Lunch & Learn and will have a special guest speaker, A.J. Williams, from Innovative Poverty Solutions. They have a website at https://innovativepovertysolutions.org/ if you would like to learn more about it. They work with churches and other organizations to expand ministries that go further than just pulling people out of the river by going a little way upstream and finding out why they are falling in the river in the first place. We want our neighbors to thrive in Camden and we want to find ways to improve the quality of life in our town.
Thank you to all those who are praying each day for the individuals on your prayer card and for all the concerns on our prayer list. You may not ever know how your prayers have been answered. You are all amazing.
Have a great weekend and we hope to see you Sunday morning!
Grace and peace,
Beth
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Sues table and food Pantry
First United Methodist Church has a program called Sue's Table that offers a free meal every Monday night at 4:45 pm . One plate per person no carry outs. We will start serving at 5:00pm. We also have a Food Pantry that is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9-11 am. Thank you.
Our feeding program participate in and distribute USDA TEFAP (emergency feeding assistance program). This organization is an equal opportunity provider and follows USDA nondiscriminatory policies .
We are a USDA distribution site
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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