The Voice February 21, 2023

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

MESSAGE FROM RICKY

Dear Friends,

I'm grateful for the prayers and thoughts you have shared regarding Megan's dad. We continue to need those prayers, as the family is discerning the next steps. Because of his medical emergency I was unable to be with you in worship this past Sunday, where I would have shared the following information in person.

As part of my ongoing Chaplain training and military service requirement, I will be leaving this weekend for Newport, Rhode Island for the next several weeks.

While I am away, however, we have got a great worship line up planned. As you may be aware, one of our historically Wesleyan schools, Asbury University, experienced an amazing revival over the past few weeks. In the midst of all the challenges and uncertainty, what we all need most is a revival. So, during the season of Lent, we are going to have an extended revival. Every Sunday morning in Lent, preachers will speak to us on the theme: Revive - A Lenten Journey to New Life.

Here's the amazing line-up:

February 26- Rev. Katie Giedd, Assoc. Pastor of Clinton FUMC

March 5- Rev. Dr. Bob Rambo, former Senior Pastor of Clinton FUMC

March 12- Rev. Kaylyn Lindsay, Assoc. Pastor at Cleveland FUMC

March 19- Rev. Smith Lilley, Assoc. Pastor at Tupelo FUMC

March 26- Rev. Susan Eaton, Assoc. Pastor at Parkway Heights UMC

These dynamic preachers are in addition to the great guest speakers we have for Lenten Lunches, which you can see below.

Lent is a time of preparation, a time of reflection, and a time of seeking Jesus. May we all experience the power of his presence and the revival of our souls as we await Resurrection.

Grace and Peace

Ricky

[email protected]

TOP 3 AT FIRST UMC

LENTEN LUNCHES ARE BACK ON FEBRUARY 28TH!

During Lent, we gather together for Brown Bag Lenten Lunches on Tuesdays at 12 PM in the Worship Center. Hosted by the various circles at First United Methodist Church Clinton, we welcome in speakers from in-house and guest speakers from the community as well.

Beverages, desserts, table decorations and lunch for the guest speaker are provided by the following circles:

February 28 - Naomi Circle

March 7 - Marion Lyons Circle

March 14 - Grace Circle

March 21 - Naomi Circle

March 28 - Marion Lyons Circle

April 4 - Grace Circle

Lenten Lunches Schedule

February 28 - Langston Moore (Society of St. Andrew)

March 7 - Rev. Katie Giedd

March 14 - Rev. Katie Giedd

March 21 - Rev. Pamela Cameron

March 28 - Chap Fenwick (Camp Wesley Pines)

April 4 - Rev. Ricky James

ASH WEDNESDAY OPPORTUNITIES

On February 22nd, we will enter into the season of Lent by joining together on Ash Wednesday for a time of repentance and worship. Lent is a season in which we observe through a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual disciplines. It all begins on Ash Wednesday.

During many Ash Wednesday services, the pastor(s) will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers. The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship. Historically, ashes signified purification and sorrow for sins.

This Ash Wednesday, we will over the following opportunities for worship:

From 7-8 AM in the Mt. Salus parking lot, our staff will offer Ashes to Go as you head into the work day and school day. Stop by and receive a prayer and your ashes!

Following our Wednesday evening meal at 5:15 PM, we will join together for worship at 6 PM in the Sanctuary for our Traditional Ash Wednesday service.

We hope you'll take one of the opportunities for worship on this day.

First UMC Church Conference Scheduled

The First United Methodist Church of Clinton, MS will have a special called church conference on March 5, 2023. The conference will be held in the sanctuary of the church beginning at 2:00

p.m. The sole purpose of this meeting will be to discuss and vote upon the certification filed with the Mississippi Conference of the UMC, Inc, regarding disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church.

We invite you to join us for a time of prayer for our church and denomination, both in the present and in the future, on Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary. Weekly prayer will continue through March 2nd in preparation of the church conference.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

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 - $2.00 per slice
Family Maximum - $30

MENUS:

NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT

February 22nd

Red Beans & Rice, Garlic Toast, Side Salad, Dessert

March 1st

Pork chops, Dirty Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Roll, Side Salad and Dessert

Make Your Reservation

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH

The Ladies' Lunch Bunch is a great time to get to know other ladies from our church family, all while sharing a meal and fellowshipping with each other. It is a real blessing to me each month to have the opportunity to visit with ladies from our church, some I have known for many years and others I have met through this Discipleship Program. All ladies are welcome and we would be delighted to have you join us.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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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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