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MESSAGE FROM KATIE
This week in worship we will get to hear from one of our favorite folks, Rev. Charles Pope! I know you are as excited as I am to listen to what he has to say. We’ve got a lot going on here at the church and in the community, as we do every fall at First Methodist! Our kids’ ministry just got back safely from a weekend retreat at Camp Wesley Pines. Our students are leaving on October 27th for their own retreat at Timber Creek, and on October 25th we will welcome what is historically at least 550 people at our annual Trunk or Treat. When we get busy, it’s easy to let some spiritual disciplines fall to the wayside. So this week (or month or season), I’d like to encourage you to pick a Psalm and use that as an anchor to the Word of God. If you find yourself in a season of busy-ness, this will help you stay in the Word, soaking in God’s truth. Setting up rhythms like this helps to prevent accidentally getting out of those spiritual disciplines that are so crucial to walking with the Lord. So pick a Psalm, and set aside some time daily to read it. Share with me which one you’ve chosen! I’d love to hear from you.
I’ll see you on Sunday morning, if not before.
In Christ,
Katie
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COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For college students, finals are the most stressful time of the semester. Let's help brighten our college students' days by adopting them this December! Contact Katie today to sign up, and she will assign you a student!
How exactly can you "adopt a student?" Great question! It's pretty simple - drop off little happies, either in the mail or at the church office, for them. And don't worry - Katie will send you some ideas to help get you started!
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METHODIST MENS' FUNDRAISER
What: Red Beans & Rice, cornbread, cookie (Tea and Lemonade included)
When: Sunday October 29th
Time: 10:00 AM til1:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 per plate
DINE in or carry out! Join us as we break bread together and raise money for our annual UMM Scholarship. Tickets available in the church office or from one of the Methodist Men!
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CLERGY FEEDBACK
Since the Mississippi Annual Conference is starting the appointment process of pastors a little earlier this year, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee is requesting your input now on each of our two appointed pastors. Your thoughtful comments and concerns will help guide SPRC in its decision-making for 2024.
Please submit by email or phone your praise and constructive criticism of Jimmy Criddle and Katie Giedd to any member of SPRC: Benjie Barham, Jason Carlock, Wayne Carson, Kathryn Cole, Bob Gorman, Sarah Shaw, Pam Stuart, Chris Swann, Cindy Tauchar, and chairperson Ruth Ann Gibson. We will be accepting your comments through October 31.
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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK | |
TRUNK OR TREAT
Trunk or Treat is October 25 from 5:15-7:15. This fun community event is always a huge hit with the kids and families in our area! To help make this event successful, we need help from the congregation!
Candy, trinkets and individually wrapped baked good donations are needed. Candy and trinkets can be dropped off in the office or in the many donation buckets across campus. Individually wrapped baked goods need to be dropped off the morning of October 25.
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Come and earn bragging rights for having Clinton First United Methodist Church's best chili! Enter our chili cook-off and see if your chili can beat everyone else's! Contact Laci Pittman HERE for more information.
Do you like seeing kids of all ages dressed up in awesome costumes? Do enjoy seeing the smiling faces of kids having a good time? Trunk spaces are going fast so make sure register HERE.
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MENU:
JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP DINNER!
The serving line opens at 5:15pm and closes at 5:45 pm. Reservations must be in by NOON on Monday prior to the Wednesday night dinner.
- Adult Meal - $8.00
- Salad Bar - $8.00
- Potato Bar - $5.00
- Kids Meal - $5.00
- Pizza (when offered) - $2.00 per slice
- Family Maximum - $40
MENUS:
NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT
October 18th
Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, Fried Okra, Cornbread, dessert
October 25th
NO MEAL - TRUNK OR TREAT
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SHARE YOUR REQUEST
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.
Please review the prayer list download. If you would like to add to the prayer list please continue to use our digital form for submission which can be accessed by clicking on the link in this email or on our website.
Prayer Request Update: If you have requested a loved one or friend to be placed on the church wide prayer list, and they no longer are needing prayers, please call the church office or email [email protected] for removal. The people who are on the Church Prayer Request are added by the request of church members.
Pastoral Care Line 601-460-0570
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OCTOBER 2023
WEEKLY GIVING NEED: $20,000
October 1st Giving: $16,621
October 8th Giving: $8,236
October 15th Giving: $15,475
Other Income: $8,450
Total Income: $48,782
SEPTEMBER 2023
September Giving: $75,298
Other Income: $8,250
Total Income: $83,548
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Attendance Report
October 15, 2023
Traditions: 134
Connections: 82
Online: 15
TOTAL WORSHIP: 231
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PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
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Pastoral Care Number: 601-460-0570
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