Dear Friends,
Have you ever heard the expression "break the internet"? It's when something online becomes so popular that it seems like you see it everywhere.
Well, the expression has become a reality as millions of Christians around our country have begun streaming their Sunday worship services online. It has literally broken the internet, causing some frustration as our livestream worship tends to buffer, drop, or freeze. Although it is less than ideal, rememberer what's happening; so many people want to connect to God and one another on Sundays that it is "breaking the internet."
But, just because it's a global challenge, doesn't mean we aren't working on a solution here. We will be working this week to improve the Sunday morning online worship experience. All of us are new to this and so we will learn some things by trial and error. But, our goal remains certain; provide a worship experience that lifts up Jesus and draws us closer to him and one another. Stay tuned!
Also, one more thing, so many of you have stepped up to offer help in a variety of ways that we have more servants than we often have tasks for. Don't be discouraged, we will call upon you as the needs arise. Thanks for your generosity of spirit and willingness to serve!
Grace and Peace,
Ricky
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SHARE YOUR REQUEST
Our church continues to serve our congregation and community during this season. If you have a prayer request or if you, or someone you know, has a need complete a short request form (click on button). These requests will be reviewed by our Pastoral team.
Pastoral Care Line 601-460-0570
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WAYS THAT YOU ARE CONNECTING
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WORSHIP WITH COWBOY LEYTON
Our goal for the worship services is to give everyone a vehicle for connecting with each other and feeling connected to our beloved church. And … we are SO “NEW” with this. There will be glitches. It will be messy. We need your patience and your sense of humor! Please attend as a covenanted participant and not a theater critic but your input is helpful.
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Throw away expectations, and be open to the new!
We’re not trying to recreate the standard worship service. It’s a different experience, to be together online, and it even has some advantages.
Be prepared to adjust your sound.
Share your comments.
There’s no way to equalize the volume on all the videos, so you may need to adjust your computer volume up or down during the service.
With our Facebook LiveStream, you can leave comments during the worship time. During the worship service, feel free to type in things, like joys/sorrows, answers to reflection questions, etc. If someone happens to share their joys and sorrows, you can “hug” them by typing double parentheses marks around their name: ((Sharonda))
Bring the whole family! Our services continue to be created with an intergenerational community in mind – complete with a “Kids Moment.”
Sing away!
There will be hymns included in the Friday Worship Download for you to be able to sing along at the 9am Traditions. During the 11am Connections service song lyrics will be available on the screen. So Join Cowboy Leyton and Shout To The Lord Your Praises or Yodel - It's perfectly acceptable!
PHOTO:
Judy Pritchard shared this photo of her grandson Leyton singing along with Mr. Tom during 11am worship.
Send us pictures of your Sunday worship to share next week!
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COME IN CLOSE FOR THE
KIDS MOMENT
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Tenley Prestwood during the Kids Moment in the Traditions service.
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Groups are Zooming - Share Your Group Time!
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MESSAGE FROM REV. SHARONDA MEDINA
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT
We are going LIVE again on Facebook Wednesday night at 6pm! We'll check-in, give updates, and then have a discussion about Sunday's sermon "The Crucifixion". If you missed the message, click on the button below to catch up.
SMALL GROUP ONLINE GATHERINGS
Several of our Sunday School classes met ONLINE Sunday morning using the ZOOM app. If your class has any questions or ideas about ways to connect during this time please contact me this week.
Email Sharonda
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LENTEN LUNCH MEDITATIONS - Virtual Meeting
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Visit our website for the Lenten Lunch Meditation on Tuesday or visit our facebook page.
Weekly Topic & Speakers
March 31: “I Thirst” (John 19:28)
Tommy Steadman and Tom Edwards
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April 7: “It is Finished/Into your Hands” (John 19:30, Luke 23:46)
Rev. Dr. Ricky James
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NEW FRONTIER ADJUSTMENTS
Submitted by Sarah Kate, Kids Ministry Director
Kids Min is adjusting to this new frontier of social distancing! This week we had conversations through Marco Polo -- connecting and answering some silly questions too (like how many rolls of toilet paper are in your house? HA!).
We also "met" virtually for Sunday School & talked about forgiveness! Did you miss the lesson? It was on the Prodigal Son, & preschooler Logan had this to say: "
The human was mad cus he had mud on him!
" It's so fun seeing kids engaging from such a young age!
Our Confirmands had a lesson, too, and they've been meeting via Zoom with Ricky & Sharonda about their commitments! It's so exciting and joyful during this time to be reminded of the BIG picture! They're blowing up Marco Polo too, and it's so encouraging seeing them long to connect with each other!
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In this video, we'll be discussing part of the membership vows our Confirmands have the opportunity to commit to on Confirmation Sunday.
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Today we are talking about FORGIVENESS & the first part of the story of
"The Lost Son" taken from the
Jesus Storybook Bible!
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The Youth ministry is staying connected to our students in various ways. Our main form of communication at this time will be our Student YouTube channel. By subscribing to our channel you will have access to sermons, small group discussion questions, and the latest announcements for our students and their families to stay in the loop!
Find us on YouTube at First United Methodist Students Clinton, MS or simply click on the subscribe button below.
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Psalm 56:3-4
David tells of his strategy for combatting fear.
When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I am not afraid.
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Continuing GENEROSITY
Remember this situation is temporary. Our church will continue to serve our congregation and community. We encourage you to continue to be a part of the ministry – the need for the support you give to impact ministry in our community and around the world continues despite the pandemic.
Watch your email for opportunities to serve individually or in smaller groups. Please continue your financial support of the work of the church. Many of you have set up your tithes and offerings to be automatically given. If you haven’t, you can give your contribution securely online or you can mail a check to the church: 100 Mt. Salus Drive Attn: Finance Office.
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The Voice
is our weekly update for the latest announcements, ministry activities and event information at First United Methodist Church.
Want to know more about us? Head on over to our website, Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. If you missed last week's sermon, you can catch up by visiting our sermon archives. See You on Sunday!
We are so glad that you are interested in the ministry of First Methodist Clinton!
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Missed this one? You can catch up online!
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The Last Day Series
Each week during Lent we will look at one moment in the last day of Jesus’ earthly life, reflecting on what happens, who is there, and, sometimes, who isn’t there.
Scripture:
Matthew 27:32-37
Title:
The Crucifixion
Theme:
Crucifixion had two main purposes: punishment and deterrence. In Jesus’ execution the Romans had these purposes in mind, while God has another.
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PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
If you have an emergency need or need to speak with a pastor outside of church
office hours, please feel free to call 601-460-0570.
The number will reach one of our pastors who will be able to respond to you immediately.
Pastoral Care Number: 601-460-0570
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Submitting information for The Voice:
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