The Voice January 10, 2023

JANUARY 10, 2023

MESSAGE FROM RICKY

Dear Friends,

We had a wonderful day of worship this past Sunday as we began our new sermon series, "Back to the Basics." We looked at the topic of prayer, a fundamental practice for us as Christians. I challenged us all to make prayer a priority in this new year. Take some time each day to spend in prayer with God. Whether its a few moments or a few hours, any time spent with God is well worth it!

This coming Sunday, we will continue by looking at the practice of reading Holy Scripture. We believe the Bible is God's word to us and for the world. As a matter of fact, our new Bishop Sharma Lewis, has challenged every United Methodist in Mississippi to commit to reading the whole Bible together this year. We began on January 1 reading thorough the Book of Genesis. It's not too late to join us! See below for the daily reading schedule for the rest of January.

Don't worry if not every passage makes sense right now. It's not about quantity of information, but about quality of time spent with God, in His Word.

So, around this time some of your other New Year's resolutions may be flagging, so this is the perfect time to make room for more prayer and more study of the Scriptures. These Basics will help us to have a wonderful year together!

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

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TOP 3 AT FIRST UMC

FELLOWSHIP BINGO NIGHT

On January 18th, our Wednesday night meals and fellowship time starts back at 5:15 pm! We are kicking off the semester with a church-wide bingo night in the gym at 6 pm following the meal. We will not have bible studies that night, though choir and bells will meet as scheduled. We are excited for a night of fellowship to kick off a fun semester here at First UMC!

And don't worry, the prizes are AWESOME!

THANKS SO MUCH!

I would first like to thank everyone who volunteered their time by providing a meal on Sunday Nights. As we advance to the next semester, we are in need volunteers to provide and serve the snack supper for United Night. This is such a great way to serve! If you're interested, you can just follow the link below to sign up. Please email Nick with any questions!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca9ab2ba1fec43-united

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY

Beginning on January 13, 2023, a community bible study, led by Mot Lyons and Daphne McLaurin is beginning at First Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. They meet weekly on Fridays from 9:15-11:15 am. In this nine week series, they will delve into the letters of hope given to us through Revelation 1-3. They'll be using We Over Me by Whitney Capps. Each book costs $20. Please reach out to Mot at 601-842-8645 with any questions.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

MENU:

JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP DINNER!

The serving line opens at 5:15pm. 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 - $2.00 per slice
Family Maximum - $30

MENUS:

NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT

January 18th

Pork chops, broccoli, rice

Make Your Reservation

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Weekday Ministry Teachers

Weekday Ministries had a wonderful Christmas break and are back on site to care for our youngest in the city of Clinton. If you see our director, Michele or any of our teachers around, feel free to give them a smile and a wave!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST

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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