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"Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.” - Augustine
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COMING FEBRUARY 26!
Inclement weather forced us to reschedule our Faith Promise Sunday. Now, Andrew Herrera from Curamericas will be speaking on Sunday, February 26. In the meantime, feel free to go ahead and make your Faith Promise Commitment today!
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Join us for a new series that began Sunday, January 15
AHA: The God Moment that Changes Everything
We've all had aha! moments in our lives - times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight. Join us as we all seek to receive new insight as we reflect deeply on the story of the prodigal. Watch to Learn More
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Did you miss our New Year's worship? Click here to print out your 2017 Covenant to sign and keep with you throughout the year. Place it in your Bible, on your fridge, or somewhere you can reflect often on your relationship with God.
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WANT TO GO DEEPER???? Books to accompany Pastor Kevin's next sermon series
will be available starting January 8th in the coffee shop and the breezeway next to the sanctuary for a reduced cost of $5.
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Our Faithfulness Sunday, January 15 / 313
Live Streaming: 23 (2 countries; 10 states; in 17 cities)
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idn't know you could stream worship live?
Click here.
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"The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength.”
- Deitrich Bonhoeffer
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear."
- Psalm 46
When? 5PM Sundays
Where? The Refuge (@FUMC)
Who? All students 6th-12th grade
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2017 Confirmation Program
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Confirmation classes for youth in grade 6 have begun. For more information, contact
Brian and/or click the green button below to read more about this. Click the gold-colored button for a schedule of events.
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FUMCG's worship arts and missions program for children in 1st - 5th grades will start their new semester on Sun, Jan 8.
Click here for more information and the new schedule
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Summer Camp registration at Chestnut Ridge has already begun for children in Kindergarten through the 5th grade.
Read More
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First Chance Enrollment for Playschool 2017!
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Families of children currently attending the Playschool at First United Methodist Church and members of the church have the first chance to enroll their children for the Fall of 2017 beginning
January 9 before registration for the public begins February 1.
Read more.
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Connecting for growth and friendship
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We believe God calls us to "do life" together therefore we offer both on-campus and off-campus groups that meet regularly for worship, study, and support.
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Soup and Sandwich Luncheon
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Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, dried-out fruitcake. Aren't you tired of leftovers? Come have a hot bowl of homemade soup and a grilled cheese sandwich prepared by the Faith Journeys Class
this
Sunday, January 22, 2017. Take-out will be available after Sunday School, or join us immediately following the 11am worship service. Donations will be used for missions and/or special church projects.
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"Imagine what your church would be like and the impact you'd have on your community if every small group served and loved the city?" - from the "Externally Focused Quest"
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The Corridor District is pleased to announce workshops in January 2017. The workshops will provide pastors and church leaders training and reflection on congregational vitality. The 7 workshops address topics of interest to participants in our 2016 Charge Conferences. Workshops on January 21 and January 29.
Read more
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Serving at South Graham Elementary
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The children at South Graham Elementary School will be on holiday break beginning December 19 and will return on January 3, 2017. Do you want to find out how to be a Panda Buddy tutor or help with our Panda pantry, our Panda Packs, or other aspects of our ministry with South Graham Elementary? Email Margaret for more info
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Serving opportunities for individuals
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Extending the Table is a service opportunity of outreach to our homebound and nursing-home members. Volunteers get to know and serve communion to 2 of these members once per quarter. Call
Marsha Jones at
336/263-9643 to volunteer, and/or click the button above for a description of this program.
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Serving opportunities for small groups & Sunday School classes
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Help us host the Exchange Club/SCAN!
Stop Child Abuse Now
The Exchange Club is a national organization that is dedicated to the improvement of conditions for children and to prevent child abuse.
First UMC provides a meeting place for special sessions with youth and parents on Thursday
of each week. We also provide a light snack (chips, crackers, etc. and drinks).
Contact Richard to sign up your Life group or Sunday School to host one of our upcoming sessions!
We need your help and so do these families in need!
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Lamplighters is a ministry that is devoted to helping needy families and individuals locally with odds and ends like wheelchair ramps, simple home repairs, and yard assistance for the elderly. We are looking to rekindle this ministry in 2017 and would love help! If you are interested, contact
Trey Rice by email here or by calling 336-266-0126.
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""You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving.”
- Amy Carmichael
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"We give, not because the church needs it and not because it pays the bills, though both may be true. We give to become more like the giving God who created us in his own image."
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Dave Ramsey's Thoughts on Tithing
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UMW Mission Focus for February
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The UMW Mission Focus for February is the Diaper Bank of North Carolina. Donations of adult and baby diapers in all sizes may be left on the couch in the church office or given directly to Jeanne Owen.
Read more about the Diaper Bank of NC!
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Help Send a Kid to Camp!!
Would you like to help offset the cost of summer camp for children in kindergarten through the 5th grade? Then please consider donating $100 to our campership fund or providing a full campership to families that are in need. Contact
Brian if you are interested.
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Our Faithfulness Sunday, January 15 / Tithes and Offerings
: $16,851
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