Hello First,

Grace to you and peace from God who is, and was, and is to come. Amen. And from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and ruler of kings on earth. Amen. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen

This Sunday, we celebrate the Saints that have gone before us over the past year. At all three services, we will light a candle and read their names to remember each of them.

Youth and Kids will be ON CAMPUS Sunday night from 5:00-6:30 pm. Dinner is included!

A Memorial Service for Marlene Kelly (Tina Epps' mother) will be held at First Methodist Church, Morehead City on Saturday, November 5, at 1 pm in the Sanctuary. The family will receive guests after the service in the Atrium. 

A Military Funeral for Judge Doug McCullough will be held Friday, November 18th at the Coastal Carolina States Veterans Cemetery, 110 Montfort Point Rd, Jacksonville, NC. Following the service, there will be a reception at Capt Ratty's restaurant in New New Bern at 4 pm. Our prayers go out to Lucci!

For all the saints,

First Methodist Morehead City

Baptism and New Members

“Every perfect gift is from above.” Ann Hanley Barnett was baptized this past Sunday. She is the daughter of Will and Beth Barnett who also made a commitment to First Methodist through their vows of membership. May Sunday be only the beginning of their journey of faith. 

This Sunday, we celebrate the lives of those who have gone on to heaven over the last year. All Saints Day comes from a conviction that there is a spiritual connection between those in Heaven and on Earth. At each of our services on Sunday morning, we will light a candle and read the names of our saints. 

Help us celebrate Rachel Mundine, our church organist for over 35 years, on Sunday, November 13th. We want to thank her for her faithful service to our church. We will have a light reception in the Atrium following both services. A poem written in Rachel’s honor will be read and we will share music and joy to show our appreciation and give thanks to Rachel.

November 8th, 1-3 pm

November 13th, 2-4 pm

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn:

• How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
• What to do about traditions and other coming changes
• Helpful tips for surviving social events
• How to discover hope for your future

You can choose which date works for you. The information at the sessions is the same. Contact Pastor Patrick if you have any questions. 

Visit Historic Tryon Palace for a holiday-inspired tour of the palace and homes to see decorations inspired by traditions from colonial America, native plants, and Eastern North Carolina’s coastal heritage. A private tour is scheduled for 10:30. The trip will include lunch. We are limited to 25 people and the cost is $21.35 each. The deadline to sign up and pay is November 16. The Waverunnes are an amazing group of members age 50+ that gather for worship, fellowship, and service opportunities. We will meet in the church parking lot at 9:00am. 

Registration is FULL!

For those that have registered please pay $35 by November 16th.

Take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February 2023. There are still some open spots and the deadline to register is still a few months away! If you want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Pastor Sarah. We have a great group going from First Methodist Church, Morehead City and friends from First United Methodist - Rocky Mount along with our friend Wil Bailey from Costa Rica Mission Projects. Email Pastor Sarah if you are interested at swilliams@fumcmhc.org.

Operation Christmas Child

Kids Sunday Nights

We are so excited to continue our Journey through the Bible this Sunday!!! We have finished the book of Genesis and will be moving on to the book of Exodus. Please plan to have your kids join us for dinner at 5 before we break into our groups for the evening! If you could also have your kids wear clothes that are comfortable and that they can run around in. We often play games and activities that require movement! 

Looking ahead to November 13... We will be having a fun evening stuffing boxes for Operation Christmas child. Please register your kids so we can plan how many boxes are needed. This will be a wonderful evening for them!

Trunk or Treat 2022

Check out these creative trunks and costumes that filled our parking lot yesterday afternoon as we filled bags with candy and hearts with love. God’s light was shining bright! We give a sweet thank you to everyone that decorated a trunk and to all those that came for treats.

Youth Fall Retreat

Registration is closed and we are packing our bags and smores for a full weekend of fun at the Fall Retreat.

Camp activities include the challenge course, volleyball, soccer, four square, free time, worship, small groups, and more! Campfires and smores on Friday. Guest speakers and guest musicians leading worship experiences. Opportunities for youth to participate in worship!

Be a member of the PRO TEAM! The Production Team supports and serves the church during the Rise and the 11:00 Traditional worship services. The are several different areas of production that you can be a part of including video, sound, presentation, and more. You can help out a little or a lot as all help is welcome! Contact Kim McCoury if this is for YOU! Email below or complete a volunteer form online at https://fumcmhc.org/volunteer.

Loaves and Fishes of Beaufort

The 5K Run/Walk to Save Lives!

November 12th

Start and Finish at Turner & Front Streets

Race Day packet pick up and awards ceremony at John Newton Park across Front Street from Clawson’s Restaurant

Beaufort, NC US 28516

Drug and alcohol substance abuse has touched many friends and families and has reached epidemic proportions: In America, 182,500 died of overdoses in 2020 compared to 103,000 in 2019. That’s 500 people dying per day. 

An average of 9 North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year. Source: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Mar 21, 2022. Carteret County had 33 overdose deaths and 137 emergency room visits in 2021.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Flowers on the Altar are given in loving memory of our parents, Frank and Joyce Johnson and Clifton and Reba Cannon by Christine and Carlos Cannon.

OCTOBER MEMORIALS

During the month of October, First Methodist received memorial gifts in memory of Barbara Waters and Maxine Lynch. In addition, donations were received in honor of Reverend Patrick Whaley, Waylon Bell, the Ledford/Ritchie Family, Susan Griffith, and Reverend Sarah Williams. 

Week of Nov 3 - Nov 9

3 Curt Fleshman

3 Jane Venters

3 Linda Jolly

3 Darley Collins

4 Jennifer Garrison

4 Scottie Gann

5 Janice Adkinson

5 Pastor Powell Osteen

6 Grace Madden

6 Cathy Neagle

6 Barbara Neptune

6 Lina Panzarella

6 Anne Marie Atkinson

6 James Varner

6 Grayson Lawrence

6 Watson Young

6 Palmer Smith

7 Esther Burd

7 Pete Camak

7 Kathy Thayer

7 Leigh Ann Gray

7 Brad Kemp

7 Isaak Smith

7 Georgia Long

8 Terry Franklin

8 Austin Norris

8 Jason Webb

8 Bryce Lewis

9 Keith Henry

9 William Whitehurst

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