Dear Church,

We are in the season of Epiphany, the in-between time between Christmas and Lent. This season focuses on the revelation of Jesus to the people. We've had a lot of readings about light. I love that we focus on light in the middle of winter when the nights are so much longer than the days.

This Sunday we're reading Isaiah 9:1-4 which Matthew later quotes in Matthew 4:12-23. Our Psalm is Psalm 27 which includes - "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

This Sunday after worship we'll have our quarterly State of the Church address and Q and A lead by our Leadership Board Chair Ewell Lawson. Please stay after worship to hear the goals set by the Leadership Board, ask any questions you may have, and share ideas.

Peace and grace,

Rev. Nancy Martin

Pastor, Fairview United Methodist Church

revnancygmartin@gmail.com

573.356.0945

Sunday Worship

This Sunday we will worship together on Zoom and in person in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM.

We'll focus on Isaiah 9:1-4 and Psalm 27

Click here for more information about finding your way around our building.

Children's Church will be offered during the worship service for children 4 years old through 5th grade. Nursery Care will be available for children 3 and under beginning at 9:45 AM. 

To join on Zoom, click the image or use this info: Meeting ID: 966 9179 0992 Password: Jesus

State of the Church

Stay for a few moments after our 10 AM Worship service this Sunday the 29th for our quarterly State of the Church address given by our Leadership Board Chair, Ewell Lawson.

There will also be time to ask any questions you may have.

The 11:15 AM Sunday Small Groups will begin directly afterward.

Clothing Drive for Men's Clothing

We will be collecting men's clothing (new or gently used) for folks who are leaving the Boonville Correctional Center. 

The Chaplain there tells us they are in need of shoes, socks, pants, underwear, undershirts, shirts, hoodies/sweaters, hats, etc. 

They cannot accept clothing that is camouflage or black.

We'll collect clothing until Sunday, January 29th.

Place your donations in the basket under the resource table in the Narthex. You can bring your donations to worship on Sunday or stop by during office hours M-F 8-noon.

Training Opportunity

Our District is offering a Lay Leadership Training called Ministry of All Believers this Saturday, January 28 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Community UMC in Columbia, MO. 

This course is designed to be entry-level for persons new to church leadership or interested in learning more about how they can deepen their understanding and response to God’s call as a layperson and build skills to minister or lead in the local church. 

Questions? Ask Pastor Nancy

Fairview at Tiger Bounce

Saturday, February 4th from 8-10 AM we'll be bouncing at Tiger Bounce!

Join us that morning for fellowship and fun. For those two hours we'll have the place to ourselves.

It's just $5 a kid, adults are free.

Invite your friends and neighbors and don't forget your socks!

Tiger Bounce is designed for kids 12 and under.

Float Your Boat

This year we are going to enter a boat in the Float your Boat event supporting the Food Bank.

Click here for more information about this event.

If you would like to help construct the boat or help to row the boat (boat rowers must be at least 8 years old) or just for more information please contact John Gerhart - gerhart.john@gmail.com, our Float Your Boat Team Captain.

Room at the Inn 2022-23 Update

Click below to sign up to volunteer at Room At The Inn Winter Shelter this season or to provide a warm meal. Maybe your small group would like to get together to serve. For more information contact Linda Pressley at pressley@socket.net

Fairview Children's Choir

Calling all kids! 

Come sing in our choir.

We practice Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the sanctuary.

The Children's Choir will sing this Sunday-January 29th

Click here for a recording of our January song

Fairview Choir

Come sing with us Wednesdays at 7 PM. 

All experiences levels welcome.

Joy Group Small Group

Mark you calendars for the Joy Group Lenten Study, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the church office. First meeting will be Shrove Tuesday, February 21st.

Anyone is welcome to join!

We will be reading Walking in the Wilderness: Seeking God During Lent

by Beth A. Richardson

Join in person or via Zoom. The meeting number is 872 7965 0140 and password JOY.

Ash Wednesday

We'll observe Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM.

This will be a short service of repentance and confession lasting about 30 minutes.

Click here to read more

Children's Church



Children's Church is offered during our 10 AM Sunday worship service for those in fifth grade and younger.

Children can stay with their adult(s) in the sanctuary or join our Directory of Children's Ministry Abby and her Safe Gatherings Certified assistants to learn about the scripture we will focus on as a church that week. They will do crafts, have games, a snack, gym/outdoor time and fellowship.

Sunday Adult Bible Study 

Join us for Bible Study Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Pastor's Study.

Don't forget your Bible!

If you have any questions contact the Class Shepherd- Susan Burpo

This class will begin discussing the book If Grace Is True by by James Mulholland and Philip Gulley

Sunday Adult Book Group

Join us Sundays at 11:15 AM on Zoom and in-person in the church office/library.

Any questions? Ask Ewell Lawson, group coordinator.

Zoom Meeting ID: 260 976 6301 Passcode: Breakfast

All are welcome!

Click here to enter the virtual Sunday School space

Starting January 22nd the group will start reading  Happy: What It Is and How to Find It by Matt Miofsky

Happy Birthday Dennis Stegall (27), Chris Ellis (28) and Joseph Kochert (31)!

Happy Anniversary Michael and Laura Morrow (24)!

Click the image to see this month's upcoming birthdays and anniversaries.

To add your celebration to the church's list, please email the office at office@frontyardchurch.org.



Let Us Pray

"Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." -Galatians 6:2

Each week we will share the prayer requests received during Sunday worship. If you would like to add your prayer request to this list, please email the church office (office@frontyardchurch.org) and it will be included in the next News and Notes.

Prayer Concerns:

Ed Drane recovering from a car accident. 

Cindy Dixon medical tests and procedures. 

Kenny

Jennifer, neighbor of Bonnie Berrey.

Betsy Moore, friend of the Stegall's, cancer surgery.

Walker Claridge, Beth Gillespie's son and family grieving the loss of Lushen.

Traveling mercies for Cory Prasch from CA and Hannah in college.

Please call (573-445-5891) or email (office@frontyardchurch.org) to alert us of changes and/or additions to this calendar.

Church Office Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pastor's Day Off: Monday

Wed, Jan 25 | 7 PM Choir Practice Sanctuary

Sun, Jan 29 | 7 PM Moms Small Group Office

Wed, Feb 1 | 7 PM Choir Practice Sanctuary

Sat, Feb 4 | 8-10 AM Fairview at Tiger Bounce 3601 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia

Wed, Feb 8 | 7 PM Choir Practice Sanctuary

Thurs, Feb 9 | 1:30 PM UWF Office

Wed, Feb 15 | 7 PM Choir Practice Sanctuary

Wed, Feb 22 | 7 PM Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary

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FAC is Fellowship and Activity Center (the Multipurpose Room)

BTQG is Booneslick Trail Quilters' Guild

UWF is United Women in Faith

MMO is Mother's Morning Out Preschool

Click the link below for all events held at the church building!

Sunday Sign Up

Are you called to lead worship as a liturgist? Would you like to serve in the nursery? Would you like to spend a Sunday in Children's Church? Sign up today! 

Click here to sign up to serve

Select the role you'd like to fill. Then choose a date on the calendar.  If signing up for the nursery select "Nursery Worker 1." If the date is already selected selected choose "Nursery Worker 2" from the dropdown. 

We need two adults each Sunday in the nursery. Thinking about joining the Team? Click here for more information or talk to Pastor Nancy.

Try signing up today!

Student Prayer Ministry

Would you like to be part of our Prayer Team? We pray by name for children and youth in our neighborhood and church community.

If you would like to add children or youth from your family or neighborhood, please email Yoko at yokogely@hotmail.com

Do you have an announcement to share? Would you like it included in our News and Notes? Email it to office@frontyardchurch.org, and we will include it in the next email. If you'd like a specific image to go along with your message, attach it to your email.

Instant Church Directory

To access our online directory, click HERE.

If it is your first time logging in, click HERE.

You will then create a login with your email and a password of your choosing. This log-in information gives you access to our directory.

You can edit your information at any time from the website or the app. Please add in your birthday and include a family photo.

This is also an app for your phone! Yes, that’s right, you can have the church directory with you always! Go to your app store and search “Instant Church Directory.”

Once you have the app, your fellow church members are just a click away. If you click their phone number, it will let you text or call right from the app. If you click their email, you can email them right from the app.

Tip: Use your smart phone to take a picture of a family picture and upload that!

If you would prefer a paper copy, email the church office at office@frontyardchurch.org or call (573) 445-5391 and we will print you a copy.

Fairview United Methodist Church

3200 Chapel Hill Rd

Columbia, MO 65203; 573.445.5391

frontyardchurch.org

Office is open M-F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mothers Morning Out

3200 Chapel Hill Rd

Columbia, MO 65203; 573.445.5391

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