Weekly Update

Dear Munford First UMC Friends,

This week we will observe Scout Sunday, celebrating the history and legacy of our Troop and Pack. With our invitation to our troop to join us, we may have visitors among us who have not worshiped with us before. Please lets do our best to welcome and encourage all new and known faces that ALL would be welcome in our church community.

Join us this week, in our Sanctuary at 9:30am as we gather for worship together as ONE Church family. Sunday School will gather at 10:30am.

We hope you will join us and bring a friend to share with them all the great things happening at Munford FUMC. We are saving a seat for you!

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Join Our Choir!

Do you enjoy singing with others? Are you looking for community? Methodists are a singing people! Whether you have a background in music or none at all, our choir is always welcome to new voices. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights, where we prepare for the weeks ahead. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to our Director of Music, Katherine Brewer!

Are you looking for a way to connect and engage with Munford First UMC?

Check out our Linktree page!

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The Spring Wednesday Nights Meal sign-up is hanging up by the kitchen! If you or your class/group would like to host a night, please think about signing up for the date you wish to serve with your group name and menu for the night. We are looking forward to another season of food and fellowship with our church family.

Youth Activities

No Youth Sunday Night - Sunday, February 9. Enjoy the Super Bowl!

Confirmation

Confirmation classes begin the week of February 16.

This is a special time to begin a journey of faith that nurtures and challenges teens to think about the nature of God, the life of Christ and learn about Methodist beliefs. The confirmation classes offer each participant an opportunity to be baptised or confirm their baptism and join the church as full members.

The spring will include a retreat (March 28-30), field trip to a Jewish Synagogue (March 7) and other events.

Confirmation Sunday is Sunday, April 27

Reach out to Will if your youth is ready to participate.

Opportunities to Serve

Bread of Life Food Pantry Volunteer Signup Sheets are now available for the months of December and January. Volunteering with the Bread of Life Food Pantry is a great way to introduce Community Awareness to our kids and youth. We welcome the assistance of all civic groups, youth groups, sports teams, and scouting groups.

To sign up as a volunteer, click the link(s) below.

To sign up to work during the month of February: volunteersignup.org/FY3PY

To sign up to work during the month of March: volunteersignup.org/PE78Q

The next Bread of Life Munford distribution is Feb 8th.

Thank you to all of you who share your gifts with this ministry.

Will's Reading Recommendations

February's Recommended Read:

Churches are called to welcome, love everyone who comes in

by Rev. Mary Beth Eberle

This month's recommendation is a little different. I would love for all of us to read an article from a friend and colleague of mine in Jackson, TN. Mary Beth serves as the pastor of Grace UMC. She writes about what it means to welcome in the church. My thought was that as we have met new faces over the past weeks and months we have such a great opportunity to embrace that bit of our community. What does it mean to welcome, and how important is it to us? You can find the article here at the website for the Jackson Post.

I look forward to your thoughts!

-Will

You can expect to see "Recommended Reads" each month, with a suggested book to fit the season of the Church. We also encourage you to check out the church library, where most of these will be available soon after!

Additional Recommended Read For Kids (and Parents)!

Big Hearts, Bright Love is a wonderful book for kids and families to explore together how to grow in love of God and Neighbor! A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to support the adoption agency of the UMC in Florida.We have ordered some copies for the church library. You can purchase your own here, or explore the FREE digital version here.

-Will

Don't Forget to Give!

As Christ followers, we are stewards of God’s resources. We give thanks for each and every gift as we seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

You can give in 4 different ways.

Give in person.
Mail a check: 57 S. Tipton St. Munford TN 38058.
Give a one time donation online here.
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Your information is held securely by our system and the security of the system is continually managed. If you set up a recurring online gift, it helps the church better plan and saves you time!

No matter what how you choose to give, we are thankful for your continued support to the ministries of Munford First United Methodist Church.

If you would like a monthly financial snap shot emailed to you, click here. As always, detailed financial reports are available from the church office.

REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS

If you are 72 years old and have an IRA, by law you must withdraw a RMD (required minimum distribution) each year. The RMD is taxable to you UNLESS you divert part or all of this distribution to a non-profit organization. This year, when you withdraw your RMD, please consider diverting all or part of your distribution to Munford First United Methodist Church. It's a win/win!

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