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A word of gratitude from Allison: We are in the final countdown of our move and honestly I’m a bit emotional! I am excited for the new work God is doing in Amite and in Zachary, but my heart aches in the loss of connection that is imminent. It's a lot like a time of hospice where we celebrate the life lived together in community and yet we grieve what will be lost. In my thoughts on all of this, I am overcome with gratitude and thankfulness. I am thankful for a season of ministry that has been fruitful and has brought healing for my soul. I am thankful for the relationships that have been established, built and grown through shared faith. I am thankful for times of joyful worship together in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Louisiana. I have been blessed with a nice parsonage with lovely purple crepe myrtles which make summer morning patio prayer times divine! I am grateful for a congregation who values spiritual formation of children and youth, which has nurtured not only your children but my own. You’ve supported these ministries with your time, money, prayers, and by providing a great youth office and youth room. I thank you for entrusting your youth to my shepherding. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with a wonderful staff who love the Lord and love my family, and a wonderful team of adult leaders who help carry the weight of the task. And most of all I am grateful for the care, concern, and prayers offered on my behalf over the last 5 years of ministry. I feel that my roots have grown deep in the spiritual soil of Amite and I am thankful for such a beautiful season of “blooming where I’ve been planted.” I am overflowing with Thankfulness!
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow
strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. -Colossians 2:7
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow
strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. -Colossians 2:7
You are invited to write a farewell note to Josh, Allison, Shellie, & William. - When you come to worship there is a table prepared in the registration area. Stationary and pens are provided, and a mailbox has been created for you to leave your note. On Farewell Sunday, June 27 the mailbox will be given to the Milliron family.
Worship This Week
June 19 - 20, 2021: Father’s Day Weekend
“And You Shall Be My Witnesses (part 3)”
Mark 16:1-8, 14-20
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Independence UMC
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. for children, youth, and adults
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship with Children’s Church
“And You Shall Be My Witnesses (part 3)”
Mark 16:1-8, 14-20
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Independence UMC
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. for children, youth, and adults
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship with Children’s Church
Thank you for your generosity. Tithes and offerings can be given in the offering plate at worship, by mail to 800 N. Duncan Ave. 70422, through the Church Center App, or on the Give page at https://www.amiteumc.org/give.html.
Serving This Sunday
Counters - Hoppie Jones & Shannon Lascaro
Care Team - Ramona Cutrer & Fay Short
Counters - Hoppie Jones & Shannon Lascaro
Care Team - Ramona Cutrer & Fay Short
June 27
Farewell Sunday with the Miliron Family:
Combined service at 10:30 a.m. with testimonies, a slide show of the last 5 years of ministry,
and special music from the choir, praise team, and a duet by Katie Walker & Keri Pertuit,
No Children’s or Youth Sunday School
Adult Sunday School classes will make their own plans
Farewell Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Farewell Youth Night at 5:00 p.m.
June 29
Senior Adult Lunch at 12:00 p.m.
July 4
Independence Day
Welcome Sunday with Rev. Karl & Kym Klaus, Kaitlin Babington, & Keri Pertuit
Farewell Sunday with the Miliron Family:
Combined service at 10:30 a.m. with testimonies, a slide show of the last 5 years of ministry,
and special music from the choir, praise team, and a duet by Katie Walker & Keri Pertuit,
No Children’s or Youth Sunday School
Adult Sunday School classes will make their own plans
Farewell Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Farewell Youth Night at 5:00 p.m.
June 29
Senior Adult Lunch at 12:00 p.m.
July 4
Independence Day
Welcome Sunday with Rev. Karl & Kym Klaus, Kaitlin Babington, & Keri Pertuit
Youth Ministry
Youth Sunday School this Sunday at 10am. We will conclude our study of Psalm 23.
NO UMYF this Sunday. Celebrate Father’s Day! Next Sunday is Mrs. Allison’s last Sunday. I hope you will plan to attend Worship and then the Swim Study at the Lombardos from 5-7pm!
Mark Your Calendars:
NO UMYF this Sunday. Celebrate Father’s Day! Next Sunday is Mrs. Allison’s last Sunday. I hope you will plan to attend Worship and then the Swim Study at the Lombardos from 5-7pm!
Mark Your Calendars:
- June 27th - Farewell Swim-Study at the Lombardos
- July 4th - NO UMYF - Celebrate the 4th of July
- July 11th - Pressure-Wash Work Day & Water Fun Day with Kaitlin
- July 16-18 - “Inner Vision” Weekend Retreat
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THE BIG INNER “VISION” WEEKEND RETREAT at the Feliciana Retreat Center, July 16th-18th, 2021
Youth On-line Bible App Devotional Plans for June:
Youth On-line Bible App Devotional Plans for June:
- June 21-27: I Am: Jesus in His Own Words
Children's Ministry
Parents and Caregivers,
We are now offering In-Person Sunday School (10:00 AM) and Children’s Church (during 11:00 AM service) with a new curriculum called “What’s in the Bible?”. All children will be seated socially distanced from one another, and a snack and drink will be provided (if your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please let me know so I may safely accommodate their needs). If you have any questions about Sunday School or Children’s Church, please feel free to text, call, or email me.
Below are the video links for On-line Sunday School. Please help your child/children in watching the video lesson intended for their specific age group. Also, if you watch it with them, you may be able to have a good discussion about what they learned!
Preschool - kindergarten: https://youtu.be/yOdv5iDpBrQ- Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
1st - 4th grade: https://youtu.be/GLF1MRnslsU - I Believe Week 3
5th - 6th grade: https://youtu.be/VzDYuj7_pXY- I Believe Week 3
We are now offering In-Person Sunday School (10:00 AM) and Children’s Church (during 11:00 AM service) with a new curriculum called “What’s in the Bible?”. All children will be seated socially distanced from one another, and a snack and drink will be provided (if your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please let me know so I may safely accommodate their needs). If you have any questions about Sunday School or Children’s Church, please feel free to text, call, or email me.
Below are the video links for On-line Sunday School. Please help your child/children in watching the video lesson intended for their specific age group. Also, if you watch it with them, you may be able to have a good discussion about what they learned!
Preschool - kindergarten: https://youtu.be/yOdv5iDpBrQ- Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
1st - 4th grade: https://youtu.be/GLF1MRnslsU - I Believe Week 3
5th - 6th grade: https://youtu.be/VzDYuj7_pXY- I Believe Week 3
This Sunday our children will have a Father’s Day party during Sunday School and Children’s church, in honor of our fathers. The children will be making cute crafts for their dads while also learning about why our Father’s are so important. I hope to see you Sunday June 20th!
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Camryn St. Alexandre Interim Children’s Director (May-August 2021) (985)-514-7476 camrynst.alexandre@yahoo.com |
Prayer & Care List
Members & Participants of First UMC, Amite
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Josh Million, Allison Singleton, Pat Bitterolf, Presley Andrews, June Clemons, Ginger Battalora
Birthdays - 20 Alec Sparks, 20 Mary Clemons, 20 Reese Christmas, 26 Addyson Mannino
Anniversaries - 20 Linda & Bernard West
Joys - James Alleman, Jr.
Pending Surgery – Mary Ann Clemons
Rehabilitation Hospital - Maureen Edwards
Recovering At Home – Karley Sanchez, Lou Hammons, Rivers Blackwell, Louise Forrest, Danny Foster, Lee Schilling, Pat Beaver
Ongoing Concerns – Gloria Hood, Reggie Covington, Ray Ydarraga, Kaiden Garner
Homebound/Nursing Home - Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole
High School Graduates - Madison Clemons, Alyce Garner, William Milliron, Landon Neal, and Camryn St. Alexandre
Away at College - Judge Alford, Chris Backa, Nathan Battles, Tanner Blades, Anna Blanchard, Carter Blanchard, Joshua Byars, Emilee Casanova, Adam Courtney, Laney Courtney, Brendan Cuti, Charley Cuti, Alayna Garner, Preston Hennington, Hallie Kent, Bradley Knippers, Shellie Milliron, Kamryn Murphy, Kaylyn Murphy, Alec Sparks, Ashlee Rae Stafford, Austin Stafford, Aley Stewart, Samantha Thompson, Dwight Whitfield
Graduate School - Allie Edwards, Kiley Harrelson, Suzanna Hennington, Sarah Neal
College Graduates - Allie Edwards (Rhodes College - Degree in Philosophy), Emily Glasgow (ULM - Degree in Nursing), Kiley Harrelson (SLU - Degree in Communication Disorders), Lundyn Harrelson (LSU - Masters Degree in Analytics), Suzanna Hennington (ULM - Degree in Psychology), Roman Herring (Pearl River Community College - Degree in Registered Nursing), Sarah Neal (ULM - Degree in Psychology), Shelby Roberts (SLU - Degree in Accounting), Karson Spears (LSU - Degree in Construction Management)
Away at Military – Kelsey Nicholls, Brian Rowdon
Friends in the Community & Concerns in the World
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Choc Cavaretta (Jon Hammons), Tommy & Keira Hood (Michael & Tami Christmas), Chuck & Margaret Kelly (Jacki Giesey), Mark Lewis (Lana Hutchinson), Cora Miller (Josh Milliron), Enos White (John & Lana Ballard), Danette Broussard (Henry & Merrie Bennett), Christina Smith Leto (Charlene Kent), Doug Milliron (Josh & Allison Milliron)
Pending Surgery – Linda Hulsey (Lana Hutchinson), Kim Smith (Debbie Brunett), Tanya Heatwoke (Larry Herring)
Hospitalized – Drew Pertuit (Tyler Pertuit), Ann Blythe Kennedy (Claire Bell)
Rehabilitation Hospital - Emily Mote (Clytae Fulda)
Recovering At Home – Sue Harper (Jill Ridgedell), Charles Warren (Kyle Warren), Michael Goutreaux (Bruce Neal), Paul Crocker (Beth & Robbie van Mullem), Maxine Harper (Keri Wickham), Beverly Myrick (Kay Simpson), Allen McNabb (Allison Cutrer), Chris St. Alexandre (Camryn St. Alexandre), Anthony Laciura (Kay Simpson), Irene Lascaro (Kay Simpson), Lynda Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley)
Condolences – The family of Stephanie Compton
Ongoing Concerns – Tony Roberts (Keri Pertuit), Dayle Christmas (Michael Christmas), Donna Bennett (Merrie & Henry Bennett), Robert Morel Sr. (Linda Morel), Robbie Summers (Susan Cefalu), Mary Morrison (Carol Henkel), Clayton Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley), Lois Miller (Janet Lee), Irene Brumfield (Susie Cefalu), Lamar Murrell (Lana Hutchinson), The Addison Family (Greg & Marissa Triolo), Michelle Murphy, Chris Primes (Merrie & Henry Bennett), Caleb Luneau (Josh Luneau)
Independence UMC
Paul Gaspard
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Josh Million, Allison Singleton, Pat Bitterolf, Presley Andrews, June Clemons, Ginger Battalora
Birthdays - 20 Alec Sparks, 20 Mary Clemons, 20 Reese Christmas, 26 Addyson Mannino
Anniversaries - 20 Linda & Bernard West
Joys - James Alleman, Jr.
Pending Surgery – Mary Ann Clemons
Rehabilitation Hospital - Maureen Edwards
Recovering At Home – Karley Sanchez, Lou Hammons, Rivers Blackwell, Louise Forrest, Danny Foster, Lee Schilling, Pat Beaver
Ongoing Concerns – Gloria Hood, Reggie Covington, Ray Ydarraga, Kaiden Garner
Homebound/Nursing Home - Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole
High School Graduates - Madison Clemons, Alyce Garner, William Milliron, Landon Neal, and Camryn St. Alexandre
Away at College - Judge Alford, Chris Backa, Nathan Battles, Tanner Blades, Anna Blanchard, Carter Blanchard, Joshua Byars, Emilee Casanova, Adam Courtney, Laney Courtney, Brendan Cuti, Charley Cuti, Alayna Garner, Preston Hennington, Hallie Kent, Bradley Knippers, Shellie Milliron, Kamryn Murphy, Kaylyn Murphy, Alec Sparks, Ashlee Rae Stafford, Austin Stafford, Aley Stewart, Samantha Thompson, Dwight Whitfield
Graduate School - Allie Edwards, Kiley Harrelson, Suzanna Hennington, Sarah Neal
College Graduates - Allie Edwards (Rhodes College - Degree in Philosophy), Emily Glasgow (ULM - Degree in Nursing), Kiley Harrelson (SLU - Degree in Communication Disorders), Lundyn Harrelson (LSU - Masters Degree in Analytics), Suzanna Hennington (ULM - Degree in Psychology), Roman Herring (Pearl River Community College - Degree in Registered Nursing), Sarah Neal (ULM - Degree in Psychology), Shelby Roberts (SLU - Degree in Accounting), Karson Spears (LSU - Degree in Construction Management)
Away at Military – Kelsey Nicholls, Brian Rowdon
Friends in the Community & Concerns in the World
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Choc Cavaretta (Jon Hammons), Tommy & Keira Hood (Michael & Tami Christmas), Chuck & Margaret Kelly (Jacki Giesey), Mark Lewis (Lana Hutchinson), Cora Miller (Josh Milliron), Enos White (John & Lana Ballard), Danette Broussard (Henry & Merrie Bennett), Christina Smith Leto (Charlene Kent), Doug Milliron (Josh & Allison Milliron)
Pending Surgery – Linda Hulsey (Lana Hutchinson), Kim Smith (Debbie Brunett), Tanya Heatwoke (Larry Herring)
Hospitalized – Drew Pertuit (Tyler Pertuit), Ann Blythe Kennedy (Claire Bell)
Rehabilitation Hospital - Emily Mote (Clytae Fulda)
Recovering At Home – Sue Harper (Jill Ridgedell), Charles Warren (Kyle Warren), Michael Goutreaux (Bruce Neal), Paul Crocker (Beth & Robbie van Mullem), Maxine Harper (Keri Wickham), Beverly Myrick (Kay Simpson), Allen McNabb (Allison Cutrer), Chris St. Alexandre (Camryn St. Alexandre), Anthony Laciura (Kay Simpson), Irene Lascaro (Kay Simpson), Lynda Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley)
Condolences – The family of Stephanie Compton
Ongoing Concerns – Tony Roberts (Keri Pertuit), Dayle Christmas (Michael Christmas), Donna Bennett (Merrie & Henry Bennett), Robert Morel Sr. (Linda Morel), Robbie Summers (Susan Cefalu), Mary Morrison (Carol Henkel), Clayton Sibley (Darren & Brooke Sibley), Lois Miller (Janet Lee), Irene Brumfield (Susie Cefalu), Lamar Murrell (Lana Hutchinson), The Addison Family (Greg & Marissa Triolo), Michelle Murphy, Chris Primes (Merrie & Henry Bennett), Caleb Luneau (Josh Luneau)
Independence UMC
Paul Gaspard