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First Men commentary for August 26, 2010 - Respecting Others
As followers of Jesus, we are instructed to treat our neighbors as we would want them to treat us. As United Methodists, we are to have open minds, open hearts and open doors. These expectations of us have been very challenging in recent years. As humans, we have a tendency to feel threatened by the unfamiliar or unknown. We look for assurances that things will be fine and as we remember them to be in a much simpler time. There are some who have misinterpreted God’s calling for His followers and have created an atmosphere of “us versus them” in His name. This is a very dangerous mindset and we must keep our sights on the true meaning of being a Christian. We must receive God’s grace to live our lives in accordance with His intentions for us.
"A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered". -Proverbs 17:27 (NIV)
First Men: Guys trying to become better men, husbands and fathers. Please join us for an organized man-focused Bible study every Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Other small groups are available as well — contact us at fi rstmen@fumc-orl.org
Wednesday mornings in the Conference Room, 3rd floor, Wesley Building, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday afternoons The Sunday gatherings First Men Small Group: MEET IN Wesley 308 4:30 p.m.
We are an all inclusive men’s ministry which encompasses the entire adult male membership at First Church Orlando. If you are a member of First Church, you are a member of First Men. We are also open to all men seeking Christ.
First Men is a movement started September 2008 and has grown exponentially since then because it is an idea which time has come. Our purpose is to call and equip men to live closer to Jesus while engaging in great fellowship with each other. We know God wants to change the world through the men in our church and we have the tools and resources available to accomplish our purpose.
“Being Real” is a challenging slogan to most men and we don’t take this lightly. Our Wednesday morning bible group is a mix of all ages and each of us has the opportunity to facilitate a session. We offer a continental breakfast and vibrant discussions. We meet at 7:30 AM until 8:30 in room 307 of the new Wesley building. Contact FirstMen@FUMC-ORL.ORG for more information. We are calling each of you to be an active part of this winning movement.
An additional small group of "First Men" was started and has been meeting at a different time, on Sunday's 4:30pm to about 5:30pm. in room 308 of the Wesley building. The Sunday group will be on vacation for the Smmer and its resumption will be posted here when the restart date is determined. Contact FirstMen@FUMC-ORL.ORG for more information. We are calling each of you to be an active part of this winning movement.
Ongoing Karate Classes:
First Men is offering free karate classes on Wednesdays evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 on the second floor of the Wesley Building and on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 on the third floor of the Wesley Building. All are welcome. Loose clothing or gi is recommended. The classes develop mind, body and spirit in a Christian enviornment. For more details contact John Darin at 407.451.3150 or jdarin@znoskoreas.com
John Dari
PREVIOUS FIRST MEN SPONSORED EVENTS
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
August 14
First Men invited all men and their families to come see the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles Sat. Aug. 14th at 4:10 at air-conditioned Tropicana Field in St. Pete.
The Rays are neck-and-neck with the Yankees and holding back the Red Sox in the A.L. East. Discounted group tickets were $22 per person. Discounted meal vouchers were $6 each and include a hot dog, drink and Crackerjack. A collection was taken to pay for gas.
There was a post-game concert by the group Train and attendees returned to the church at approximately 11:00 PM.
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ROUGH CUT MEN
"Rough Cut Men, a movie trailer experience, This presentation by David Dusek, founder of Rough Cut Men, uses relevant movie clips and shares stories about issues that affect all men in their daily lives. David’s message is based on the Bible, current issues and testimonies.
"The purpose of ROUGH CUT MEN is really simple...to get your men to begin engaging with one another in an authentic and transparent way." Through the use of major motion picture clips from “Saving Private Ryan”, “The Gridiron Gang”, “Armageddon” and even “Shrek” and “Over the Hedge” to name a few, your men will come away realizing that they are not the only ones going through challenges. They will be equipped to deal with those challenges and encouraged to “walk through life” with another man, as David and Jonathan modeled in 1 Samuel" ...David Dusek
"MARRIAGE PRAYER SEMINAR"
Attention Class!
Say Cheese!
And of course, we eat.
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"SUCCESS THAT MATTERS" SEMINAR"
The Seminar opened with songs from FUMCO's HimTunes
Finding Our Purpose
Paying attention and taking notes
Wives Breakout Session
Then there is the food!
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"ADULT-YOUTH MISSION WORK AND PAINT BALL EVENT"
Family Fun and a Great Father’s Day Gift!
The 1st Annual Father and Son/Daughter Paintball Challenge
The First Men's group were joined by members of the First Church Youth to participate in a mission project, assisting "Seniors First" in painting the exterior of two houses. After the mission work was complete, the entire group ate lunch together and participated in a little friendly competition the "paint ball war grounds." The winners took away the prestigious "Bucket Award."
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