Pastoral Thoughts - July 8th, 2020

Dear Dyersburg FUMC Family, 

I pray that everyone had a safe and relaxing holiday weekend, and that you have been refreshed and renewed by God’s Holy Spirit! 

Several weeks ago, I was invited to be part of a conversation around a helpful and healing community response to the pain and struggle evident in our community after the murder of George Floyd. That night I had the honor and joy of meeting other pastors, church leaders, and community leaders. At the time of the meeting, the conveners shared their intention to create an event that would call Christians in Dyersburg and Dyer County to witness to the unity in Christ bought for us by the death and resurrection of Jesus. 

FAREWELL AND GODSPEED TO WILL 

FAREWELL AND GODSPEED TO WILL 

It was the Staff Parish Relations Committee’s intent to host a Reception for Rev. Will Clark before he left for his new appointment. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions currently in place, we do not feel this will be possible. 

Will is scheduled to lead our church service on July 26th and moving day is July 28 . As such, the committee provides the following options that you may wish to consider in lieu of a reception. 

FUMC Food Pantry Update - July 2020

FUMC Food Pantry Update 

Thanks to your monetary and food/personal hygiene donations to the Food Pantry and to the FUMC volunteers who work in the Assistance Program, needy people in our community continue to receive food, personal hygiene items, a Bible and The Upper Room. Consequently, there are ongoing needs to keep the bags filled. 

Currently, the following items are in short supply: