PAUL SAIK in Concert at Dickson First United Methodist

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PAUL SAIK in Concert at Dickson First United Methodist

Dickson First United Methodist Church is excited to host a Christmas Concert featuring Paul Saik on Friday night, December 2nd at 7pm. Paul Saik is a Christian Musician who is an accomplished vocalist, organist and pianist. Paul is living his purpose with every breath and every step…armed with a passion for sacred music and a sincere desire to reach others with the powerful message of Christ’s love.

Paul is currently the Music Minister at New Bern United Methodist Church in New Bern, North Carolina. He currently directs multiple vocal and instrumental ensembles, but in addition to his duties at the church, he tours around the country providing worship concerts.

PaulSaikA native of Jackson, Mississippi, Paul began playing piano at age 3 and spent much of his time performing in church.  His first church position came at the young age of 13 as the church pianist at First Baptist Church in Pearl, Mississippi.  He quickly developed a love for church music and started playing the organ at age 16.

A versatile singer, he has performed with opera companies throughout the United States and around the world. But after many years of performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, Paul realized that the successes of his career could not outweigh the stresses and challenges that he faced every day.  In the summer of 2003, Paul felt God’s call back to his first love…sacred music.  Although he enjoyed tremendous success and opportunity throughout his career, Paul could not deny the call on his life to share his testimony through music.  “I was happy doing opera, but it did not satisfy my soul.  It did not fulfill my passion for music.  However, God did use it to prepare me for where I am now.  I also realized that a life without God is a life not worth living.  It made me realize that as much as music provides happiness for me, that only God could provide the happiness that I had lost.”

Paul recorded and released his first CD of sacred music, I Choose Jesus, in the summer of 2004.  A collection of piano/vocal and solo piano tracks, it is an artfully crafted reflection of his calling into Christian music.  Since then, he has released 9 more cd’s and compilations.

His passion is leading people in worship, and his music has touched many people, as he has performed in numerous churches throughout the country.  His concerts are a unique journey through his life as he performs various styles of music.  You can hear everything from opera, Broadway, organ, piano and vocal solos.  But everything leads to his desire to bring comfort, guidance and the presence of God to each listener, so that they may know that God truly loves them.  “I don’t know why God has blessed me with the talents He has, just as He blesses every person with their own…but I want to use them to honor Him, to thank Him, to lead others in worshipping Him.  My prayer is that all who see how I live my life, find Him in me.”

Paul will share a special Christmas Concert which is open to the public and free of charge on Friday night Dec. 2nd. A free will love offering will be accepted to support Paul and his ministry. For more information, please call the church office at 615-446-2917. The church is located at 215 North Main Street, Dickson TN 37055.

Trunk or Treat 2016

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ToT

Keller’s Corny Country 2016

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KCC

DCHS Homecoming Week Chili Lunch

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Wednesday, September 21st– 5:30  – Need Youth to assist unloading all Chili supplies

**Can Cokes will already be delivered and at the church thanks to John Jones.

Thursday, September 22nd– 7pm– DFUMC-  need 6-10 Good Workers

 

Tasks will include:

  • Load coolers and ice drinks
  • Cut and portion Desserts- Wrap and put on trays

Friday, September 23rd– 7am– till 3pm at the latest:

o    1st shift for 7a-11a – 10 to 12 people needed

o    2nd shift  11a-3p –  10 to 12 people needed

Tasks will include:

  • Help in Cooking Chili
  • Help to portion chili after cooking
  • Help  Packing the Delivery lunches to go
  • Help to Deliver- Need 7 -8  Drivers
  • Help in Serving for onsite orders
  • Help in Selling Tickets at the Door- Need 2 separate ticket tables
  • Help in Cleaning up after

Monetary Donations also accepted!!

People can contact Patricia Terry if they are able to help:

615-210-3018

pterry@hiscall.com

Cedar Crest Church Camp

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The following children and youth will be attending Cedar Crest Church Camp

June 19th – June 24th
Barkley Allen
Logan Allen
Cooper Collins
Peyton Lee
Andrew Terry
Harrison Terry
Drew Thompson

We would love for these children to receive lots of mail while at camp.

If you would like to write a special note or send a package the camp address is as follows:

Camp Cedar Crest
Camp week of 6/19/2016-6/24/2016
Attn: (list campers name)
7900 Cedar Crest Camp Road
Lyles, Tennessee 37098

Parker Lee will be going to camp June 26th – July 1st. Be sure to put his camp week date in address when sending mail to him.

Now Hiring – Preschool Director

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Seeking Preschool Director

Dickson First United Methodist Church, 215 North Main Street, in Dickson, TN, is seeking a permanent, part-time (10 month per year), Preschool Director.

Job Description:  This person will be responsible for directing, growing and leading a Preschool ministry program of children 2 to 5 years of age.  The director is also responsible for recruiting and hiring adult teachers and teacher assistants to instruct the various classes, and keeping open two-way communications with the Preschool Advisory Board of DFUMC.

Required Skills: Be an active and growing disciple of Jesus Christ, embracing the Methodist mission, Be computer literate, be energetic, have excellent people skills, exhibit strong personal character, and have a positive attitude,  Have an affinity for children and the ability to relate well to parents and church members, Be both a Team Builder and a Team Leader,  Possess spiritual gifts including Discipleship, Wisdom, Discernment, Administration.

Minimum Qualifications: A four-year degree with major in early childhood education is preferred along with teaching experience at that level.  In addition, candidates must meet the following requirements:  1) must have had significant experience with the emotional and educational needs of preschool-aged children, 2) must be able to successfully pass the applicant screening process including criminal background checks and drug screens, and 3) must also provide references.

Applications can be picked up at the church office, Mon – Fri, 8 – 4, or request by email to church_f@bellsouth.net ; this job closes on Monday, June 13.  All applications must be received either in person or by email NLT COB Monday 13 June.

Women Coming Together 2016

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Saturday, April 9th from 9:30am until 2:00pm. “Grace…It is The Gift of God” is the theme. The Hour of Worship will feature Debbie Mathis Watts from the Ryman Auditorium. She will perform monologues and songs from her stage play, “the Ryman Diaries” featuring Bettye Ryman.

Sign up for classes that include “A Bead and A Prayer”, “DIY Homemade Laundry Soap”, “Contained…Gardening on the Spot”, “God’s Gift of Color” (painting on canvas) and “Mom and Me: The Color We See” (mom and child painting on canvas). Registration forms will be available soon in the Narthex.

Registration will be 9:30 to 9:50am.  Classes will be from 10:00-12:00Noon.  Lunch will be from 12 Noon until 1:0pm and our Hour of Worship will be from 1:00-2:00pm.

Mark your calendar, invite friends and join us for “Women Coming Together” on April 9, 2016!