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We Welcome a New Baby to Our FUMC Family

Congratulations to proud parents Ashley and Andy Benson and new big sister, Sloan! Colton James Benson Born February 5th, 2018 8.3 lbs - 21 in Grandparents: Ty & Sherry Horton Uncle: Joe Horton

Lenten Lectionary Series

Pastor Debra will be offering a Bible Study during the Season of Lent. Each week, Debra will open with the scripture that will be preached the following Sunday, providing an in-depth look at each passage. We will explore the history and setting of each text as well as how the scripture speaks into our time and place. Sessions are held on Mondays from 1:30 - 2:30 PM Sessions begin on Monday FEBRUARY 12 All sessions are held in the Hays Classroom

A Simple Gesture The next pickup for A Simple Gesture is Saturday, Feb 10. Our program continues to grow and we are in need of additional drivers for this pickup. If you can help, contact David Lees at 336-880-2698

Finance Committee Meetings The Finance Committee will meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month, in the Conference Room at 3:00 PM until the end of the year

Opportunity to Serve Each Saturday, Rankin Memorial hosts a “Free Closet” for persons in need of food, clothing, and household supplies. In order to set up the closet, help is needed to unload boxes of food and supplies, organize the tables and break down the boxes. The time commitment is approximately 2 hours. Interested persons should meet pastor Keith in the parking lot at the back of the church at 12:30 PM. Anyone who has gently used clothing, particularly men’s clothing, can bring them to our church and we will see that Rankin receives your donation.

Mobile Meals A Grand Opportunity for you in 2018 Only One Route! Hurry before it gets gone. We are half way into February and how are your resolutions working out for you? If one of your resolutions was to serve the Lord more in 2018, I’ve got the perfect job for you!! There’s only one opening for a route for two for Mobile Meals. If you miss this opportunity we would love to have names of those willing to be called for substituting also. James 1:22-25 tells us not to be just listeners of God but doers of God . This is a fun group and fun job. Think and pray about it. Say I do to the Great I Am     Debbie Irvin - (336) 207-0154 cell,  (336) 454-3743 home Or      Karen Beaston - (336) 906-3287 cell

United Methodist Men The Methodist Men will be meeting on Sunday February 11 th at 7:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a full breakfast and RSVP to Jonathan Shoe is appreciated at 336-362-0767

Wonderful Wednesday

Wonderful Wednesday is when we gather to share a meal together in our Fellowship Hall. You must make a reservation by the Monday before, so we know how much to prepare. On Feb 14th we will have our Ash Wednesday Pancake Dinner Our meal on Feb 21st will be: Roasted white meat chicken, rice and gravy, steamed broccoli, rolls, & chocolate cake Reserve Your Meal

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FOX 8

Sunday School

If a topic or teacher interests you, please plan to visit the class of your choice. Classes usually begin at 9:45 AM. In February: The Allred Class | Sanctuary Building - Level 2 Jimmy Carmichael and Bill Harris will both lead the class during February  The Gathering Class | Sanctuary Building - Level 1 Chris Franks will lead the class during February The Wesley Class |Sanctuary Building - Level 2 Mary Lou Kyle will be leading the class during February using the International Lessons      The Hays Class | Sanctuary Building - Level 2 Kem Ellis will be leading the class during February using the International Lessons. The Pathfinders Class | Sanctuary Building - Level 2   Doug Lain will be leading the class during February using the International Lessons

Youth Updates

Each Sunday during UMYF, someone provides food so that the youth can fellowship together over supper. Usually this is the parents of the youth, but we would LOVE it if members of the congregation would help out. Here are some details: -           We eat at 6:00 PM -           Youth bring $3 to help with cost -           We usually plan for 25  total people -           We provide paper products -           Drinks are welcome but not necessary -           You can drop off the food and go, or stick around and see what we do! *Get in touch with D.P or Sandy Franks to sign up!* The Youth/ASP Yard Sale has been scheduled for March 16-17 in the Allred Building. We thank you enormously for all the added tresures and value your presence as well. If you have any last minute items to donate, please contact DP or Doug Lain to schedule pick-up or drop off! Youth Calendar

Contact Us!

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pastor John | Senior Pastor johnfitzgerald@fumc-highpoint.org   Pastor Debra | Associate Pastor debraswing@fumc-highpoint.org Pat Church | Office Manager patchurch@fumc-highpoint.org Kim Myers | Director of Children's Ministries Childenrichmentabc@yahoo.com DP Grigg | Director of Youth Ministries dpgrigg@fumc-highpoint.org Trevor Rhodes | Director of Media & Technology Trevorrhodes@fumc-highpoint.org

Annual Budget: $ 883,149.81 Weekly Budget Needs-To-Date: $16,983.65 Year to Date Donations: $64,448.73 Year to Date Expenses: $74,931.88 Deficit: [-$10,483.15] TV Ministry Fund Balance: $15,088.43 Figures as of 2/8/18

First United Methodist Church 336-889-4429 trevorrhodes@fumc-highpoint.org www.fumc-highpoint.org

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