1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

Faith Studies @First
Children & Youth
Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited for faith learning and fun every
Sunday. We meet in room 204 at 9:35 and then at 10:00 am, all groups move
to separate classes for Bible story and activities.
6 -12 grades meet in room 114 for interesting discussion about stuff that
matters to you.
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Adult Classes—Sunday morning
Boomers—continue their study of The 10 Commandments with Joan Chittister, facilitated by Susan Davies.
room 112
Centering Prayer—This prayer time begins with 10 minutes of fellowship,
followed by a 20-minute sit in silence, closing with The Lord’s Prayer.
Mead Chapel
Connections—These Gen-Xers are exploring spiritual practices through Animate Practices. This series features fresh takes about how to incorporate
centuries-old spiritual practices into modern life in a way that makes sense for
families.
room 203
Explorers—begin their study of America and Its Guns: A Theological Exposé
by James Atwood. Ruth Kruse facilitates.
Adult Education Library
Faithlinks—This intergenerational class looks at a current issue through the
lens of our Christian faith.
room 111
John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life—Session 4 of 5 facilitated by Mary
Spurgeon and our pastors.
Parlor
Adult Classes—Weekday
A Study of The Torah—For more info, please contact Mary Spurgeon at
Mary.Spurgeon@fumcomaha.org. Mondays, 4:00-5:30 pm, Urban Abbey
Lectionary Bible Studies are small groups that delve into the background,
context, and meaning of weekly scriptures chosen for focus in common by
many Christian denominations.
See weekly calendar for meeting times
Our Faith in Action
Mercy and Justice
Israeli Folk Dancing with Stefanie Paret & Viewpoints from a VIM Trip to the
Holy Land with Carol Ekdahl Garwood
Come join us for Israeli folk dancing (easy dances for everyone who can walk) and a
presentation about the current situation in the Holy Land. Both Stefanie and Carol
are deeply concerned about the situation in Palestine and Israel and will offer this
seminar asking for a free will offering to benefit organizations working for peace
there. The offering will be divided equally between Mar Elias Peace Study Center
and Tent of Nations. Please come join us for a fun and informative afternoon!
TODAY, 3:00-5:00 pm, The Commons
CPR Class Coming Soon! Brush up on your skills and join the free CPR class. Watch
for more information in this section in upcoming Sundays. Sponsored by Health Ministries. Contact Jan Dixon, Faith Community Nurse, 402-571-4076.
Omaha Together One Community (OTOC)—Learn the ABC’s of Community Organizing—How to Work Together for the Common Good
Join leaders of OTOC to learn about six of the “universal” ideas and practices of
community organizing. Contact OTOC at otocfornebraska@gmail.com for more information.
Monday, June 8 & 13, 7:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran Church, 3647 Lafayette Ave
Mission at our Doorstep
Mission at our Doorstep will be volunteering at the Food Bank for the Heartland.
This is an event that would be appropriate for anyone age 12 or older. Signup will
begin in June in the Gathering Place. For more information, contact Bruce Deines or
Mike Rosenthal.
Wednesday, June 17, from 1-3:30
Afternoon Circle News—Please join us for a "free" lunch at Outlook Nebraska, Inc.,
4125 South 72nd Street—very close to FUMC. The lunch is 11:30-12:30 and they need
our reservations ASAP! Outlook Nebraska, Inc. is the largest employer of the blind
and visually impaired in Nebraska. Their educational and training programs empower
independence. You don’t need to be a UMW member to attend—all are welcome!!
Reservations are required and are needed ASAP. Please contact Dottie Deines at
402-330-8169 or ddeines1@cox.net.
Wednesday, June 24, 11:00 am
20th Annual Nebraska United Methodist Bike (NUMB) Ride for Hunger
Several FUMC members will participate in this summer’s NUMB Ride and there will
be an opportunity beginning in June for you to sponsor the FUMC riders. For more
information: www.numbride.org.
Saturday, June 27-Wed, July 1
Consistent Giving Made Easy
Spiritual Practices @ First
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All are welcome to join in at any time—no cost involved~
Taizé Worship—1st Saturday monthly, 5:00 pm, Mead Chapel
Yoga—Mondays, 9:30 am; Tuesdays, 6:15 pm, Mead Chapel
Light Aerobics—on hiatus until September 8
Tai Chi For Balance—Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 pm, Mead Chapel
Meditation—Wednesdays, 12:00 pm, Mead Chapel
Sacred Drumming—on hiatus until September 3
Centering Prayer—2nd & 4th Thursdays monthly, 6:15 pm, Mead Chapel
Labyrinth, Garden & Gazebo—24/7
If you are interested in setting up automatic giving and would like assistance, contact
Ed.
Ed.Pearce@fumcomaha.org
Welcome
Today @ First United Methodist Church
Sunday, May 31
8:30 & 10:50
9:30 am
9:35 am
Worship Service, Sanctuary
Reception for Linda Thompson, Gathering Place
Faith Studies @First
Love Offering for Cedric—Cedric Gibb has been our full-time
custodian for the last two years. The week before Easter he wasn’t feeling well, but continued to show up for work. On Easter,
he was admitted to ICU. He’s had pneumonia, infections, malnourishment, and dehydration. All these weeks later, he remains
hospitalized. He is gaining some strength back, but won’t be
able to return to work. We are collecting a Love Offering to help
with medical expenses and continued care. If you would like to
make a special donation, please make your check payable to FUMC and note
“Cedric” on the memo line. All donations are much appreciated.
Summer Choir—Summer is typically a time for vacations and time to recuperate from busy schedules. Chancel Choir has been very busy and will take a welldeserved vacation; so the annual tradition of Summer Choir starts Sunday,
June 7-August 30. Summer Choir will rehearse at 10:00 am on Sundays and
sing at the 10:50 service.—Mark Kurtz
June 7-August 30
Respond to Nepal Disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR) is already there. To donate, note “Nepal” on check memo line.
Job Well-Done!
"Children always come first at Rainbow Factory," has been Linda Thompson's mantra for
these last 28 years. She began as a preschool
teacher before becoming the Director of our
preschool. She has nurtured young lives and
cared for their families. She has trained
teachers and infused her energy and passion
into Rainbow Factory. She now starts a new
chapter of life: retirement! We wish her the
best. There will be a reception for Linda in
the Gathering Place at 9:30 on Sunday, May
31. Stop by to thank her for her many years
of loving God's children!
Thank you for supporting the ministries of FUMC.
Contribution letters are provided to identified donors for
tax deduction records at year end.
First United Methodist ChurchOmaha
@FUMComaha
7020 Cass St Omaha, NE 68132
402-556-6262
www.fumcomaha.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Friday & Sunday, 8:30 am-12:00 pm; Closed Saturday
June 2
Monday, June 1
8:30 am ..... Community Counselor (Christina Howard), room 107 (Mon & Tues)
9:30 am ..... Transformational Yoga, Mead Chapel. Instructor: Marci Baker
1:00 pm ..... Recovery support group, room 111
4:00 pm ..... A Study of the Torah, Urban Abbey
4:30 pm ..... Mercy & Justice Committee, room 111
6:00 pm ..... River City Mixed Chorus, The Commons
7:00 pm ..... Omaha Street Percussion, room 208
................... OTOC Leadership Committee, room 112
Tuesday, June 2
9:00 am ..... Stitchin’ Sisters, room 111
10:00 am ... Church Staff, Conference room (04)
3:30 pm ..... Tai Chi for Balance, Mead Chapel (Tuesday & Thursday)
6:00 pm ..... Finance Committee, room 111
................... Arts Board, room 108
6:15 pm ..... Transformational Yoga, Mead Chapel: Instructor: Cheri Renfrow
Wednesday, June 3
6:40 am ..... Lectionary Bible Study (N Coziahr), HyVee Café
12:00 pm ... Meditation Group, Mead Chapel
6:30 pm ..... Stephen Ministries, east Parlor
7:00 pm ..... Alcoholics Anonymous, Ada Mead Hall
Thursday, June 4
7:00 am ..... Lectionary Bible Study (S Cramer), Village Inn, 7837 Dodge
................... Lectionary Bible Study (S Morgan), Garden Café
Friday, June 5
8:30 am ..... Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), room 111
10:30 am ... Bulletin Folders, Conference room (04)
Saturday, June 6
3:00 pm ..... River City Mixed Chorus rehearsal, Clark Rehearsal Hall
4:00 pm ..... Proud Horizons, Ada Mead Hall
5:00 pm ..... Taizé Worship, Mead Chapel
7:00 pm ..... RCGA, Ada Mead Hall
Sunday, June 7—Peace with Justice Sunday
Lectionary: 1 Samuel 8:4-20 (11:14-15); Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1;
Mark 3:20-35
8:15 am ...............Toddler Nursery, room 105
8:30 & 10:50 .... Worship Service, Sanctuary
9:15 am ...............Social Time, Gathering Place
9:30 am ...............Chin Immanuel Church, Ada Mead Hall
9:35 am ............ Faith Studies @First
.............................Pride Parade Preparations, room 108
4:00 pm ...............RCMC Tenor Sectional, Clark Rehearsal Hall
5:30 pm ...............Worship Service, Urban Abbey
Benefits Youth Emergency Services and is located in downtown Benson, next to Max I Walker. FUMC members staff the shop on the first and second Wednesdays monthly.
Staff Extensions & E-mail Addresses:
1002 ... Pastor .............................................................................. Jane.Florence@fumcomaha.org
1006 .... Pastor .................................................................. Cynthia.Lindenmeyer@fumcomaha.org
1001 .... Office Administrator…………………… ......................... Roberta.Coss@fumcomaha.org
1021 .... Music Ministries Director………………… ........................... Mark.Kurtz@fumcomaha.org
1003 .... Finance Manager………………………… ............................. Ed.Pearce@fumcomaha.org
1010 .... Building Manager………………………… ....................... Steve.Nehrig@fumcomaha.org
1004 .... Director of Adult Education ......................................... Mary.Spurgeon@fumcomaha.org
1008 .... Director of Children & Youth Ministry/Membership . Jessica.Thacker@fumcomaha.org
1009 .... Rainbow Factory Preschool Director…… ................ Linda.Thompson@fumcomaha.org
............ Music Associate………………………… ......................... Marie.Meyers@fumcomaha.org
Faith Community Nurse: Jan Dixon, 402-571-4076
Community Counselor: Christina Howard, 402-354-6891, ext. 25
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Friday & Sunday, 8:30 am-12:00 pm; Closed Saturday
Sunday, June 7