Hello First Methodist,

You are the light of the world. Let your light shine. We celebrate your generosity and begin a new sermon series this Sunday. Youth and Kids will be on campus Sunday night for dinner and fun with friends. CRMP Information meeting at 6:30 pm on Sunday in the loft. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Giving light to everyone,

First Methodist Morehead City

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”Matthew 5:14-16

Welcome Phil!

Phil Routszong joins First Methodist as a full-time Director of Music. Phil is an accomplished keyboardist, singer, actor, writer, and composer. He has been very active in the theatre and performing arts of Carteret County. He will be playing the organ for both traditional services, leading contemporary music, directing handbells, guiding children's music, and more! Ralph Wade will continue as our Chancel Choir Director. We are thrilled to welcome Phil, his wife Miranda, and their children to our First Methodist Church family.

A new ministry opportunity as we share 

our loving care with our church family!

We have a growing number of families in which a loved one needs 24-hour care. Hands at Home is designed to allow the caregiver, usually, a spouse or close relative, the opportunity to run errands, come to Bible Study, or need some self-care time! We want to match church members in groups of 2 with families in need. We already have a few of these groups going and it has been a great success for everyone; caregiver, patient, and volunteer! If you are willing to join in and volunteer for a 2-hour shift with Hands at Home or if you have a need for a volunteer with Hands at Home please contact the church office.

Becky Lail, Lynn Miller, or Pastor Patrick will be in contact with you!

Thanks from Vladimir Vuksta in Ukraine!

Hello dear brother Patrick, I send you more photos, which were taken near the front line. We have sent food and medicine to people from Sloviansk, Bachmut, Kramatorska, Liman, and Cherson. Our brothers served around 1,000 civilians and 600 Ukrainian Soldiers in these regions. They prayed together, shared testimonies, and preached. It is a good way of evangelization when you physically help people and at the same time give them "spiritual food" - the Word of God!

CRMP TRIP

July 15-22, 2023

Information Session

February 5th @ 6:30 pm

Interested in being a part of our Costa Rica Mission Projects team this summer July 15-22? Attend the information sessions on February 5th immediately following Youth Group at 6:30 in the Loft. Contact Pastor Sarah with questions!

SIGN-UP IS OPEN NOW! A deposit of $400 will be due on February 15th with a final payment of $300 due on June 1st. 

SIGN UP TO GO TO CRMP

Good day fellow golfers!

We will meet again on February 11th at 11:15 at the Kountry Kitchen (Brandywine no longer has a restaurant at the clubhouse). Following a devotional and lunch, we will play golf at Brandywine. Please feel free to contact John Boney or Spence Cosby with any questions.

Guided tour and dutch lunch. Includes a 60-minute guided tour of the entire site including the original slave quarters. Groups are allowed to go back through the site and historic buildings after the guided tour to look at exhibits, take photographs, etc...This historic building is NOT handicapped accessible! Limit 25 people. The cost of the tour is $13. Payment must be made when you sign up either at church or online! We will be leaving the church (Bridges Street lot) at 8:30 traveling by van. Enjoy a dutch lunch on the waterfront before returning home. The deadline to register and pay is February 1st.

Beaufort Families

You don't have to cross the bridge! Pastor Sarah is hosting a new small group for Beaufort families - our first meeting will be at Pastor Sarah’s house on Friday, Feb 3rd @ 6:00 pm - come eat and fellowship! RSVP to Pastor Sarah. If you are interested in starting a Small Group in your neighborhood, please let us know and we will make that happen.

Intentional Parenting Book Study

Join Pastor Sarah for a 5-week study beginning on March 6th and ending on April 3rd. We will meet via Zoom at 8:00 pm on Monday nights. Please feel free to RSVP below or on our website/app. The cost of the book is $10.

MANY HANDS FOR CHRIST

We are looking for adult volunteers for Project MHC the week of June 11-15. You can serve as a project leader, small group leader or helper, shower host, prayer partner, small group transportation driver, meal deliverer, or overnight chaperone. If you are thinking that this might be for you, please reach out to Pastor Sarah. Registration for Youth COMING IN FEBRUARY!

February Youth and Kids

Sunday Nights Schedule



Feb 5 - Regular Programming

(Youth will be making Valentine's Treats for our homebound members)

Feb 12 - NO YOUTH/KIDS

Feb 19 - Regular Programming

Feb 26 - Regular Programming

Kids Ministry Sunday School

and Sunday Nights

So many amazing, wonderful things have been happening in Kid's ministry. Our Sunday school classes are continuing to learn about Jesus. Each week his story comes to life through video, music, activities, and more!

Our Sunday evening kids meet for dinner, games, and activities, and to learn more about Jesus. See you then!

VBS and PMHC Registration

coming this month!

ELC is HIRING!

Our Early Learning Center is hiring Teachers and Teacher Assistants. Positions available for part-time and full-time hours. Please contact Chervon Evans-Morris at 726-0651 or elc@firstmethodist.life.

Habitat for Humanity Lunches

Our Missions Committee needs you! Provide lunches for the Habitat for Humanity volunteers. First Methodist delivers lunch on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The coordinator will contact you the week of to provide the number requested (typically 8-12). Lunches include a sandwich, chip, fruit or cookie, and water or gatorade.

Sign up Here!

Backpack Blessings

Save those PLASTIC grocery bags and bring them with you to church. Backpack Blessings has been delivering food to the schools and each week uses over 170 bags so they are needing to restock their supply. 

Blood Drive

Feb 13th

Love one another. Join us for our Feb 13th Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall. Register a time on the Red Cross website.

Moms in Prayer

Moms In Prayer Carteret County meets Monday mornings at 8:00 am (or after your dropoff) at Calico Creek Coffee located inside One Harbor Church. All are welcome! Come and read scripture and pray for yuor children, their schools, and their teachers. Contact Mandy Bryant if you have any questions at ajjohnso24@yahoo.com.

MEMORIALS

 In Honor or in Memory of - December 2022

During the month of December 2022, FMC received memorials gifts in memory of Rachel Mundine, Jerry Fischler, Anne Murphy, Marlene Kelly, Don Neptune, Barbara Waters, Deanie Overton and Sharon Quillen.

In addition, donations were received in honor of Heather and John Boney and Vera Price.

Week of Feb 2 - Feb 8

2 Joy Bond

2 Matt Carter

2 Mac Siebert

2 Cameron Johnson

2 Maddie Williams

2 Alyce Rusthoven

3 Amanda Barnes

3 Chandler Ketchum

4 Anne Munden

4 Becky Caughman

4 Paige Baily

4 Blaine Norris

5 Deanna Grant

5 Whitten Decker

5 Riley Williams

6 Mary Mills

6 Scott Cottrell

6 Donnie Ball

7 Kim Monette

8 Sandra Elfers

8 Beth Mason

8 Jim Brookmon

8 Patricia Howland

8 Miranda Brooks-Gomez

Please let us know if we do not have your birthday in our system. We don't want to miss anyone!