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Sunday Nights--A Place for Everyone
Sunday Nights - A Place for
Everyone
will resume January 12.
Sunday Nights
truly has a place for everyone! Children's music group activities and singing starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. This is led
by Mary Beth Cameron, Pam Cameron and many helpers. A buffet-style dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Child Care,
pre-school, and K-5 rooms open at 5:30 p.m. and adult classes begin at 6:00. Youth Group, grades 6-12, begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Annex, but the building opens at 4:00 p.m. for anyone wanting to come hang out and play games.
We will receive donations for the meal. The menu will be posted each week on the window
of the welcome center and in the Sunday bulletin as well. The permanent list will be carried over from the fall. If you would like to be placed on this permanent list, please place a (P) by your name when you sign up to eat. Be sure to
register for
classes on the Church App, the sign-up sheets in The Hub or on the Connect Cards
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Upcoming Sermon Series:
"Breaking the Chains of Addiction"
January 12, 2020
People caught up in addiction need acceptance, much support, prayer and Holy Spirit power to break free. This sermon series will share that there is hope--through the power of God, the help of family and friends, counseling, addiction therapy, the support of the church and various community resources.
"It's Personal! - Building Christlike Personal Relationships"
January 19-February 9, 2020
Building relationships of depth, following the example of Christ, is the essence of what it means to live a courageous, meaningful and fulfilling life. Authentic relationships communicate value, connection and the potential of a person to do good. Building these relationships is beneficial in families, at school, in small groups, in family ministry, at work, and at church. This sermon series examines a life-transforming encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus to provide helpful ways to build relationships.
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Getting to Know the New Members!
Recently, we welcomed into our fellowship 8 new members. One way to introduce them to you, the rest of the membership, is to have them answer some serious soul searching questions. I invite you to answer the questions, too. When you see one of the new members at church, you can compare answers.
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The staff of FUMC would like to thank everyone for their generous outpouring of love with the many gifts and especially the love offering during the Christmas season. We find great joy in serving Christ with each of you. What a wonderful blessing you are to us and First Church! We wish you all much happiness and love in this New Year!
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Costa Rica Mission Team
The following will be traveling to Costa Rica January 8-19:
Bill Ballance, Chris
Ballance, Mike Berry, Larry Dempsey, Suzanne Dempsey, David Johnson, Cliff
Perry, Lowry Perry, Tracy Shisler, Eddie Skakle, and Gail Skakle. We pray for safe travel and meaningful experiences for this group.
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Inclement Weather Policy
FUMC will follow the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System's policy. If school is closed, FUMC activities for that day will be cancelled. If there is a morning delay, the ministers will determine the cancellation of activities for that day. Additionally, the ministers will determine the cancellation of Sunday services. Safety is of the utmost importance. Announcements will be made via email, WRAL-TV and
wral.com.
Please note that we are listed as 1st UMC/Rocky Mount.
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Heritage District Leadership Training
Sunday, January 12
3-5:30 p.m.
Louisburg UMC,
402 N. Main Street,
Louisburg, NC 27549
The workshops are open to laity and clergy. They are facilitated by ministry leaders in the hope to raise awareness, offer practical training and answer questions as well as brush up on the ministry you are interested or currently serving in.
Planned Workshops include:
S/PPRC with Randy Innes, Heritage District Superintendent;
Church Council with Rev. Alan Felton;
Lay Leader & Lay Member of A/C with Sylvia Harrison, Co-District Lay Leader;
Real Discipleship Survey with Christine Harman;
Missional Engagement with Rev. Bill Haddock;
Resilience with Rev. David Pate;
Youth Leadership with Rev. Carolyn Roy; and
Statistical Tables with Rev. George Speake.
Please register by January 8.
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Registration
FUMC Kindergarten and Preschool registration for the 2020-2021 school year is underway. Preschool registration continues this month through Friday, February 7,
for currently enrolled preschoolers and FUMC family. Registration will open to the public
Monday, February 10.
FUMC Preschool and Kindergarten offers: Mother's Morning Out for babies (aged 2 months-1 year), Mother's Morning Out for toddlers/preschoolers
(aged 1-4 years), pre-school for 2- and 3-year-olds, pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and a state-certified, half-day kindergarten. Please see Cheryl Stanton in the Preschool/K office for a registration form or call 977-0475.
FUMC is a happy place for children!!
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FUMC Honored as
"Ministry Partner of the Year"
On December 24, during the 5 p.m. worship
service, The Reach Center awarded First United Methodist the distinguished honor of "
Ministry Partner of the Year
." First United Methodist Church partners with The Reach Center, a
ministry branch of Word Tabernacle Church, to empower neighbors in need. Through financial literacy classes, emergency financial assistance for food, utility bills, and rent, FUMC and the REACH Center work together to provide holistic assistance. It is not a handout but a hand up to those who encounter emergency situations. If you are interested in volunteering at the Reach Center or would like more information, contact Pastor Matt.
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Thank You!
I am so thankful and proud of our choir, instrumentalists, bell ringers, and all involved in our music ministry for the wonderful music during the Advent/Christmas season!
Special thanks to Juliano Aniceto for conducting for the carol service (December 8) and playing flute and singing for Christmas Eve and other services.
My appreciation also goes to TJ Shirley for playing trumpet (December 8) and playing percussion, bells, guitar and leading singing for Christmas Eve. We enjoyed a carol medley for brass that TJ composed as well.
Thank you to the ministers, office staff, and all who support our music ministry during the season and throughout the year.
Wishing you blessings and peace in this New Year,
Bill Wood
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Dubberly Missionary Update January 2020
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Food Bag Ministry
"I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." ~Matthew 25:35
We will be distributing food to those in need on Tuesday, January 14,
2-3 p.m. You can help by picking up a bag and filling it or by donating money. Please write "Food Bags" on your check, and the money will be used to purchase food. Thank you for helping those less fortunate.
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Human Relations Day
Offering
Sunday, January 19
A special offering will be received
Sunday, January 19,
for Human Relations Day.
This offering, one of six special
offerings created by the General Conference, provides acceptance and love to people who society often rejects. Your choice to give strengthens community outreach and empowers at-risk youth. The Human Relations Day offering makes a difference for God's children everywhere. Please prayerfully consider supporting this special Sunday with your donations.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Stephen Ministry is in need of two more persons who feel called to deliver a CD copy of the 11 a.m. service each week to some of our home-bound members. Copies will be ready to be picked up from a basket in the staff workroom at the church, after 10 a.m. on Mondays (at your convenience) to be delivered during the week to the name and address assigned. Please contact the church office if you have questions or would like to volunteer. The Stephen Leader Team prays blessings on those who could consider this need and who might be looking for a way to serve.
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Altar Flowers for 2020
If you are interested in placing flowers in the chapel, fellowship hall, or sanctuary on Sunday mornings during the new year, please call the church office to request a date. The cost of the arrangements are: chapel - $40; fellowship hall - $40; and sanctuary - $75. Rosebuds (to celebrate births) are $10.
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Military Prayer List
HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishes to all of you, wherever you are serving!! Our thanks to the families who keep us updated (Velda Williford at 443-3005). This listing is maintained as a service of the Stephen Ministry.
U.S. Army: Captain Landon Shuff, Taji, Iraq;
2nd Lieutenant Brooks Parisher, Fort Hood, Texas; Master Sergeant Michael McCumbee, Special Forces, Fort Bragg, NC; Major Gene Pursifull, Headquarters Battalion, 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, NC.
U.S. Marines:
Lt. Col. Brian Davis, Commander-Marine Attack Squadron 542, Cherry Point, NC; Sergeant Andrew W. Sammons, Training Group, Fort Story at Little Creek, VA.
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Our Church Family
Honorariums and Memorials
In Honor of Carol Lancaster (
FUMC Preschool) by David R. & Ellen C. Brooks.
In Memory of Nancy Bartholomew Boyette (
General Endowment) by Jim & Carolyn Patton.
In Memory of Marie May Braswell (
General Endowment) by Jim & Carolyn Patton.
In Memory of Mary Margaret Herrington by John & Velda Williford and (
General Endowment) by Jim & Carolyn Patton.
In Memory of Carolyn Dickson Johnson by Tom & Peggy Looney.
In Memory of Annie Elizabeth Johnson Sanders (
General Endowment) by Jim & Carolyn Patton and (
FUMC Preschool) by David R. & Ellen C. Brooks and Renee L. Hines.
In Memory of Sherry Kelley Williams by Garry & Virginia Ward.
Celebrations
Congratulations to Rob and Kim Jenkins on the birth of their daughter,
Amelia Rebecca Jenkins, December 25, in Brooklyn, New York. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Powell and Marilyn Jenkins.
Congratulations to Brian and Stephanie Gillespie on the birth of their son,
Patrick Ray Gillespie, December 4 in Raleigh, NC. Patrick weighed 3 lbs. 6 ounces and was 16 1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joe and Debbie Ray.
Sympathy
The pastors and staff of FUMC express their sympathy to Andy and Erin Bell on the passing of Erin's father,
Tom Carr, December 3; and to Steve and Cindy Berry on the passing of Cindy's father,
The Honorable Franklin Roosevelt Brown, December 13.
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Attention Amazon Shoppers
Here's an easy way for your dollars to benefit First United Methodist Church and our ministries. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to our church.
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Give anytime, anywhere! We welcome your online donation, where you can schedule your recurring donation or your one-time gift. It's fast and easy.
Click here to get started or visit our website,
fumcrm.org .
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Live Worship Services Available
You may join in our services live at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Past worship services are also available via our You Tube channel. Be sure to "subscribe" to our channel to ensure you receive updated content.
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"To Know Christ and to Make Christ Known"
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