First UMC Update
July 1, 2020
From Powell Jenkins - Update from Into the Future Team  
                                  

July 1, 2020 Update - Powell Jenkins
July 1, 2020

Our Into the Future Team is planning for a return to in-person worship in a way that protects the health and safety of all in our church and community.  Chair Powell Jenkins shares an update and plans for an outdoor in-person service.  
       
"Grateful for Freedoms"
July 5, 2020

The theme of our remote worship service
on July 5 i s Grateful for Freedoms.  The scripture lessons are II Corinthians 3:12-17 and  Acts 13:26-40.  On the weekend we celebrate Independence Day in our country, we thank God for the political and spiritual freedoms we possess.

Watch via the church website:   fumcrm.org
or

Pre-Worship " Coffee Hour " & Interactive Worship

Want to "hang out" virtually before the worship service?   You will receive an email on Sunday morning with the Zoom link to join us for a time of hanging out and visiting with each other.  " Drop by" anytime between 9:15 - 10:00. 
 
Then head over to our YouTube channel at 10:00, where you have the opportunity to connect with FUMC staff and other church members while viewing our worship service together and  chat as we watch the service live. 

Hope to "see" you Sunday morning!
Outdoor Worship Service - July 15

An outdoor, in-person worship service  is planned for Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the open field at the corner of Franklin Street and Western Avenue.  This field is adjacent to the City of Rocky Mount Business Services Center and is one block from our church.  Bring your own chair or blanket and join us for this informal time of worshiping the Lord.  We are grateful to our friends at First Baptist Church for allowing us to use their property.
 
Please make a reservation for worship through our new church app.  (Please refer to the next article.)  The reservation is in case we need to contact you if a worshiper later tests positive for COVID-19.  Please make sure your notifications are on in case we have to cancel worship because of inclement weather.  

 New FUMC APP Launched

Our new app has launched!  In our new app, you will find features we have never had before:  watching or listening to sermons wherever you go, signing up for small groups, registering for events, giving, and much more.  Here are few ways to download our app:  Text "fumcrmapp" to 1-888-364-4483; go to get.theapp.co/5jbt  on your smartphone or tablet; find links to download our app at the bottom of the homepage of our website; search for "fumc rocky mount" in your devices app store.  Download today as we look forward to using our app to connect with one another!

"Family Fun Thru"  
 
Drive through the portico of our church to pick up a family challenge.  Some opportunities come with a prize for just completing and some come with a "be entered to win."  Come as you are but stay in your car to see your Family Ministry folks and each other for a safe way to get out of the house and spend some time together as a family.  We can't wait to see you!
 
Pick-Up Time . . . 5 - 6 p.m. on Sundays
 
July 12:  Family Scavenger Hunt
July 19:  Chalk Our City... Sidewalk Chalk Challenge
July 26:  Love Rocks... Rock painting and planting

Local Missions moving forward during COVID Season

Monday Morning Community Breakfast:  We will continue a modified "drive-thru and pick-up" breakfast on Mondays, 7:30-8:15 a.m.   
 
Food Bag Ministry:  We will distribute food bags on  Tuesday, July 14,  
2-3 p.m. at the annex.  We are looking forward to seeing our friends once again!

Please pray for leaders of local missions as they continue to find creative ways to meet the needs of Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas.  
Weekday Morning Prayer 
 
Join Pastor Matt for Morning Prayer - Live! Monday through Friday at 7 a.m.  Get your day started with 10 minutes of prayer and scripture readings and interact with Pastor Matt during the service!  Is 7 a.m. too early?  Then catch the recording any time of the day or night on our  YouTube channel 
or your favorite podcast venue. 
 
You may send prayer requests to Pastor Matt and the rest of the staff by emailing prayer@fumcrm.org. 
 
Online Giving

Did you know that one-third of our congregation gives electronically?  And the majority of those who give electronically  have chosen to maximize their impact by setting up a recurring donation which automates their gift  to give on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule.    We give thanks for your continued support and for sharing the love of Christ to others during this time of great need. 

To set-up your recurring gift, or to give a one-time gift, visit our website at fumcrm.org/give ; give via our New church app (see above); or by sending your check to: 
First United Methodist Church
100 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC  27804
CDC & NCDHHS Recommendations

For essential practices you can do to reduce the impact of COVID-19, click on the links below: 

Our Church Family
 
Memorials
 
In Memory of Helen Harrod Alston by Peggy Weatherford, Robert & Jean Kuhns, Dan & Mary Eleanor Pulver, and Charlie Herrington. 

In Memory of R. L. Chick, Jr. ( Food Bag Ministry) by his family.

Prayer Concerns
 
Please lift up in prayer:
  • Ellyn Dubberly
  • Virginia Ward, at home.  A meal train sign-up for the Ward family is available here. 
  • Gaye Mann, is at home.
  • Bob Allen
  • Joe and Cheryl Stanton 
  • Steve Pernell, is at home.
  • All Hospital/Medical Personnel and First Responders
New Address

Ray & Karen Boyette
1139 Salinas Valley Drive
Wake Forest, NC  27587
"To Know Christ and to Make Christ Known"
  
Contact Information
FUMC
100 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-977-0400 Office
252-977-0475 Preschool
252-977-1748 FAX
www.fumcrm.org

Church Office Hours: 
Due to COVID-19, the church office will be closed until further notice. 

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