This week at First Methodist

A weekly glance at what's happening at First Methodist

Midweek Menu: April 17:

Hot Dog with Chili & Baked Potatoes.



PLUS: Entrée Salad Bar option each week and “Grab n’ Go” kids’ options! 

SCHEDULE:

Midweek Devotional: 4:45 PM (BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Week 16 - April 15-21: Joshua 13-24, Luke 18:1-21:28, Psalms 85-89, Proverbs 13:7-23).

Midweek Supper: 5:00 PM (to-go plates available for pick up until 6:15 PM

MIDWEEK SUPPER PRICES: Adult $8.00, Kids’ Meal: $5.00 (12 & UNDER)

WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATIONS. PLEASE JUST COME AND ENJOY!

MIDWEEK: Sign-up online or outside the church office.

WEDNESDAYS | 6:00—7:00 PM

Midweek Women:

Untangle Your Emotions: Discover How God Made You to Feel—Feelings aren’t sinful. In fact, the way you feel can lead you to a deeper connection with God and other people. Author Jennie Allen will guide the discussion, using scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you explore the world of feelings. Join us and learn how to apply biblical wisdom and therapeutic research in order to live an emotionally healthy life.

Facilitator: Lauren Ray

Location: Sapp Conference Room | Study Guide: $15.00

Midweek Men:

The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life—Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. The awe of God is not a topic you’ll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to dismiss this idea. Author John Bevere will be your guide as you learn how healthy and holy fear builds maturity and conformity to the image of Christ. You will learn how the awe of God will lead to your own confidence, fearlessness, and security.

Facilitator: Chad Mullins

Location: River Classroom | Study Guide: $15.00

Midweek Studies:

God Sightings—Join us for a spring discussion of our God Sightings reading together. We will dig deeper and discover together how God’s presence is with us in unpredictable, yet in everyday ordinary ways. We will explore penetrating, life-changing questions, and see God with brand-new eyes as we share together. Find freshness in God in this new season of bright days in a fun and interactive way. 

Facilitator: Anna Miller

Location: Library

Midweek Bible Study:

James: Your Authentic Faith—Join us as we take a deep dive into the New Testament book of James, where faith is not an abstract idea but a practical way of living. During our six-week study we will discover what it means to live with authenticity in our contemporary world.

Facilitator: Laurel Griffith

Location: Conference Room A

Safe Sanctuaries Training on Sunday, April 21, we will offer a training following our 10:30 AM worship service for anyone interested in working with children youth, or vulnerable adults at our church. A light lunch will be served. If you plan to serve at Vacation Bible School in June, this will be the training to attend. A nursery is available upon request. Click here to register!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Save the date! June 10-14 we will be “starting a party” for kids 4 years old – 5^th grade as we celebrate the Good News of Jesus together during VBS! We will also celebrate our 5^th graders with a sleepover at Camp Kirksey on the evening of June 14. Be on the lookout for more details to come!

Save The Date!

Join us! Let's journey together as we read the Bible in its entirety. Watch God at work in your life, not because He has suddenly shown up, but because you have new eyes to see and experience God every day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Week 16 - April 15-21: Joshua 13-24, Luke 18:1-21:28, Psalms 85-89, Proverbs 13:7-23)

Many God Sightings have been shared with us as we are journeying together through God's word. We are creating space for you to share your God Sighting with others as a way of encouragement and community with a designated Facebook group. Feel free to share your God sighting, any encouragement, or new revelation for the edification of others by clicking the button below and joining our FB group. 

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 

- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Senior Recognition Sunday

Sunday, May 5 at the 10:30 AM service.

If you have a student who is graduating from high school this year, and you would like them to participate, please let us know in the church office.

For more information, visit www.firstmethodistalbany.com/careers.

The following opportunities are currently available:

How to Apply

Applying for a career position at First Methodist Church of Albany is easy! Send your resume to careers@firstmethodistalbany.com, including the position you’re applying for in the subject line, or mail your resume (please indicate which position you're applying for) to:

Staff Parish Relations Committee

First Methodist Church of Albany

307 Flint Ave. Albany, GA 31701

Weekly Opportunities to Connect

Tuesdays:

• Ladies Bible Study, Sapp Conference Room, 10:30 AM

Wednesdays

• Midweek Devotional, Ford Hall, 4:45 PM
• Midweek Studies, 6:00 PM

Sundays:

• Worship, Walden Chapel, 8:30 AM
• Sunday School, 9:30 AM
• Worship, Sanctuary, 10:30 AM
• Sunday Evening with our Neighbors, 4:30 PM

Tuesday Ladies' Bible Study: James: Your Authentic Faith

Join us as we take a deep dive into the New Testament book of James, where faith is not an abstract idea but a practical way of living. During our six-week study we will discover what it means to live with authenticity in our contemporary world.

Facilitator: Laurel Griffith

TUESDAYS I 10:30-11:30 AM

Location: Sapp Conference Room

MIDWEEK: Sign-up online or outside the church office.

WEDNESDAYS | 6:00—7:00 PM

Midweek Women:

Untangle Your Emotions: Discover How God Made You to Feel—Feelings aren’t sinful. In fact, the way you feel can lead you to a deeper connection with God and other people. Author Jennie Allen will guide the discussion, using scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you explore the world of feelings. Join us and learn how to apply biblical wisdom and therapeutic research in order to live an emotionally healthy life.

Facilitator: Lauren Ray

Location: Sapp Conference Room | Study Guide: $15.00

Midweek Men:

The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life—Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. The awe of God is not a topic you’ll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to dismiss this idea. Author John Bevere will be your guide as you learn how healthy and holy fear builds maturity and conformity to the image of Christ. You will learn how the awe of God will lead to your own confidence, fearlessness, and security.

Facilitator: Chad Mullins

Location: River Classroom | Study Guide: $15.00

Midweek Studies:

God Sightings—Join us for a spring discussion of our God Sightings reading together. We will dig deeper and discover together how God’s presence is with us in unpredictable, yet in everyday ordinary ways. We will explore penetrating, life-changing questions, and see God with brand-new eyes as we share together. Find freshness in God in this new season of bright days in a fun and interactive way. 

Facilitator: Anna Miller

Location: Library

Midweek Bible Study:

James: Your Authentic Faith—Join us as we take a deep dive into the New Testament book of James, where faith is not an abstract idea but a practical way of living. During our six-week study we will discover what it means to live with authenticity in our contemporary world.

Facilitator: Laurel Griffith

Location: Conference Room A

For complete details on all activities, please see our monthly publication, First Word.

Contact Us

For any needs, please call the church office 229-432-7407.

After office hours and on weekends call our Minister on Call 229-733-1075.

To connect directly to one of our departments:



Congregational Care: Anna Miller, amiller@firstmethodistalbany.com

Discipleship: Laurel Griffith, lgriffith@firstmethodistalbany.com

Business Office: Leah George, lgeorge@firstmethodistalbany.com

Music or Senior Adult Ministries: Brandon Keaton, bkeaton@firstmethodistalbany.com

Children's Ministries: Allison Vandenbergh, avandenbergh@firstmethodistalbany.com

Rev. Jim Morrow, Senior Minister, jmorrow@firstmethodistalbany.com

First Methodist Church 307 Flint Avenue Albany, Georgia 31701

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