The Season of Lent
Weekly Newsletter February 28 - March 6

Please join us in the morning, by clicking on the date below, for music and sermon for 

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Join us for drive in worship at 11:00 a.m. in the morning. Looks like the weather will be good for outside worship. Come join us!!!!
Bring a chair and a mask



Indoor Worship on March 7
9:00 in FLC,
11:00 in Sanctuary

It’s been a year. A year of staying home, of wearing, washing, waiting, of loving each other from a distance or outside, connecting online by Zoom, YouTube, and FaceTime. We’ve missed seeing each other’s smiles and hearing your voice speak a warm hello.

Next week, Sunday, March 7, we will regather in person as a church family. The Celebration Service will be at 9:00 in the Family Life Center and the Sanctuary Service will be at 11:00. We are already feeling the excitement just knowing its about to happen! While we are thrilled to physically come together as a church family to worship God and praise Jesus, we want to do so in a safe way.

At the recommendation of the CDC and the NCDHHS, everyone attending worship services should wear a mask. If you do not have one, there will be masks available at the door. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the buildings.

Seating will be marked so that there is 6 feet between families. For the 9:00 service we encourage you to bring your own chairs just as we have for the outdoor worship. If you do not have chairs, we will have folding chairs available. We will be filling the rooms from back to front and ask that you not wander from your seats. As much as we would love to have a great big hug, we ask that you refrain. We will have a non-touching passing of the peace with our brothers and sisters...more to come!

Packaged communion cups with juice and bread will be available as you enter the service. You will be able to drop your offering in containers at the exit of the service.

Restrooms will be open but we ask that there be one person at a time. Please sanitize your hands going in and wash before coming out.

If you’ve experienced any of the following symptoms within the week prior to this service, please worship with us online. The symptoms include, fever of 100 or higher, cough or sore throat, shortness of breath, contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID19.

Anyone who might be considered vulnerable should continue to worship with us online until restrictions are lifted. We love you and want you to remain safe!

We look forward to regathering and reconnecting with you on March 7!
Renee
Prayer for the week:

 A Covenant Prayer in the Wesleyan Tradition
I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering, Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen 
I Am the Light of the World

Jesus tells us that He is the Light of the World! How we need God’s guidance in life as the Light of the World. The daily temptation is to walk the way of the world or what Jesus calls the darkness. But when we follow Jesus the Light of the World, we will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life! How do you need God’s guidance? Let the Light of the World guide you this Lenten Season especially through the spiritual disciplines of prayer, scripture, and self- denial. He is the Light of the World!
                                                                                                       
Grace and Peace
Pastor John 
Birthdays for the week

02/27 - Jimmy Ray
02/27 - Jeannie Styles
03/03 - Kathy Williams
03/04 - Carolyn Johnson
03/08 - Chris Cooper
03/09 - Michael Crooks
03/09 - Lisa Aldridge


Anniversaries

03/08 - Ronnie & Lucy Kates
03/09 - Troy & Barb Jackson
03/10 - Marvin & Sue Holland
Please be in prayer for:

William Fender, blood clot, back issues, home

Dick Dahl, heart issues

Brooke Payne, leukemia (Marcia Schoen's neice)

Mike Lawrence, heart surgery-home

Debbie Ward, cancer

Paul Helsher, home

Mary Ann Wampler

Doug Zillweger, health issues

Pat Bullett - health issues

Bob Proffitt - health issues


Our schools, teachers, students, administration, etc
Thank you for your continued giving to the work of the church. It is very important now, more than ever, to remain faithful in giving. Online giving at Higgins is available through Easy Tithe! Try it now, online or through the mobile app!
www.easytithe.com/higgins  or mail to the address below. THANK YOU!
Cakes, Cobblers and Pies! Oh My!
The Tuesday Night Special Meals Ministry to shut-ins needs your help! Please see below for how to sign-up to bring a homemade dessert. Questions? Contact April Henkel (cell 850-228-1228) or Donna Woodie (cell 828-442-2232). 

Tuesday Night Desserts - What, When and Where: 
  • Homemade Desserts are needed each Tuesday. When you sign-up online, you'll see the available open dates still not covered.
  • Prepare one homemade dessert - 14 generous servings of something that can be easily placed in a take-out container.
  • Deliver to the church kitchen no later than 2:30 p.m. on the Tuesday you are covering. 
How to Sign Up to to be a Tuesday Night Dessert Maker:
God bless you for sharing your talents and time for this important ministry! 
Donna Woodie, Chair, Family Life Committee 
Charlie Willis, Chief Chef for the Tuesday Night Meal Makers
Van payments

In an effort to get our van loan paid off, the Finance Committee is asking for donations. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please give as you feel led. God Bless
We have some puzzles at the church that Mary Tom & Charles have donated. They are nice big puzzles and they would like to share them with the congregation. They will be in the FLC on the entrance table and you can sign one out, bring it back and get another one. Just alittle something to keep you busy. Have fun!
The building is closed for services but we are the Church! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and our website to stay connected. PLUS we have a new youtube channel and also

We miss you all and pray you and your family are doing well. If you have a need, please let us know at 682-2835.