Text Box: September 2005 Text Box: Serving Members and Friends of The First United Methodist Church of Homosassa Text Box: First United Methodist Church of Homosassa Text Box: Church Office Phone: 352-628-4083 Fax: 352-628-9086 Website www.1umc.org Senior Pastor Rev. Mark Whittaker Youth Pastor Steven Skelley Administrator Lyn Romano Bookkeeper Sandy Dewart Christian Education & Parish Visitation Patience Nave Music Department Mary Kay Messenger Joy Potts Dayna Middlebrooks Night Security Don Snedeker Custodian Dale Evans Text Box: As the church gears up for the fall season we all know that it will soon be commitment time again. Time to talk about our stewardship responsibilities toward the church. We need to understand that stewardship isn't just green. There is more to being a good steward than how much money we set aside in response to God's calling. It also means using our time, talents and interests to make the ministry of the church happen. Just like our financial stewardship, our time and talent stewardship has to reflect our commitment and depth of faith. Text Box: In the past, the nominating committee comes begging someone to take a "job" in the church. Usually it comes with the assurance that "it won't be hard." So they take the job with every intention of doing nothing because that’s what is expected of them. But if we are to fulfill our mission we need people who want to use their time and talents, their skills and interests to empower the church. The Lay Leadership Committee is looking for people who want to be in ministry, who see the work that they do for the church as important and who are willing to give themselves joyously. Text Box: The committee is looking for people who want to make it possible for people to learn about the love of God and who want to share themselves with the world. Text Box: Stewardship Isn't Just Green By: Pastor Mark Whittaker Text Box: Volume 9 Issue 6 Text Box: Make A Difference! Text Box: The committee is looking for:  Trustees: Helping with the legal and structural oversight of the church. Staff Parish Relations: Working with the pastor and staff so that they can lead the church in its ministry. Financial Stewardship Chairperson: Directing the Commitment campaign next Text Box: year so that we can remain in ministry. Hospitality Committee: Someone with the gift of hospitality that will help our visitors to well welcomed and wanted. Visitation Care Committee: The quiet foundation of the caring community. They come together for prayer, cards, visits and support for Text Box: the church family. Ushers: Helping the service to be worshipful and safe. Wonderful Wednesday Chef: Helping to organize and cook the meal for the church gatherings. Someone who loves to cook. If you are interested and you would like to share your skills and talents, then please call the church office and let us know what God is calling you to do for the life of the church.

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