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MESSAGE FROM KATIE
Dear Friends,
In less than a week the congregation at First United Methodist Church will meet to vote on whether to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. Once this choice is made, many more choices and decisions will be before the body at large.
One such choice is whether to hold on to the old wineskins or to turn attention forward to the new wine that God longs to do through the ministry here at this church. And make no mistake, God desires for ministry to continue at this church, regardless of the outcome of the vote.
No matter the results of the vote on disaffiliation, my prayer as your Associate Pastor is for this body; I pray that each and every person who has ever or will ever call this church their home would be a vessel in the world for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for the glory of the Kingdom.
In Christ,
Katie
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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
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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
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United Methodist Men's Breakfast
On March 12, the UMM will welcome Mayor Phil Fisher as the guest speaker at the monthly mens' breakfast. We meet the second Sunday of every month (with a couple of exclusions) at 7:15 am in the gym. All are welcome and invited to bring their sons! Breakfast typically lasts around an hour. Breakfast costs $5.00.
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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. Please note, we will provide childcare for kids up to 6th grade in the education building.
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.
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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 - $2.00 per slice
- Family Maximum - $30
MENUS:
NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT
March 1st
Pork chops, Dirty Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Roll, Side Salad and Dessert
March 8th
Smothered Chicken w/ gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Side Salad Dessert
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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK | |
MISSIONS
BY: Mike Norcom
Share the Blessings is supporting 18 students in Nicaragua with partial college scholarships. These students would likely not be in school without financial help. Bob Jackson invited Mike Norcom and friend Nelson Faircloth to travel with him. The purpose was to gather the students in one place to meet each other, encourage them, worship, and let them enjoy some games and recreation. They were all very loving and grateful and the goals of the trip were met.
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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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FEBRUARY 2023
February 5 Giving: $22,909
February 12 Giving: $12,236
February 19 Giving: $13,820
February 26 Giving: $10,829
Other Income: $8,005
Total Income: $67,799
JANUARY 2022
December Total Giving: $72,103
Other Income: $96,606
Total Income: $168,709
Year to Date through Dec. 2022
Total Giving: $919,879
Other Income: $238,036
Total Expense: $1,336,054
YTD Deficit: $(178,139)
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Attendance Report
February 26, 2023
Traditional: 126
Connection: 83
Online: 86
TOTAL WORSHIP: 295
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Missed last week? You can catch up online! | |
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We are so glad that you are interested in the ministry of First Methodist Clinton!
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PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
If you have an emergency need or need to speak
with a pastor please feel free to call.
Pastoral Care Number: 601-460-0570
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