Hello First Methodist,

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Join us on Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost.

Monday, we will observe the day with memorial services and parades. We decorate grave sites with flowers and flags. We display the flag in front of our homes. Above all, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom.

Come, Holy Spirit,

First Methodist Morehead City

Pentecost 

Sunday, May 28th

Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. Called by many the birthday of the church, Pentecost represents a passing of the mantle of sorts—from the Incarnate Christ to the ever-present Spirit, the reminder of the God within, the sustainer, the teacher, the strengthener. Pentecost is a day of celebration for all that God has done and is doing within the life of the church.

Spirit at Work!

The Holy Spirit may be the least understood persons of the Trinity, yet is critical for our faith and discipleship. Come join us as we explore together the person and work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our community of faith.

Traditional Brunch

We called it Brunch, but this was Church….community, fellowship, and family. It was food for the soul. And it was delicious! Thank you to Misty Penny and your team!

TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGNUP!

Lady Swan Sunset Cruise

Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30

WaveRunners are boarding the Lady Swan for a Sunset Cruise. You are welcome to bring food and drinks! The boat departs at 6:45, so please plan on being there at 6:30. Casper’s Marina, 301 S Water Street, Swansboro. Bring your cash payment of $32 per individual to pay as you board the boat. Each person will furnish their own transportation. If anyone cannot drive or find someone to carpool with, please call Claudia at 252-342-8580. Sign up online or by calling the church by May 26th.

Interested in being a part of Project MHC? We are still in need of night time small group leaders, drivers, prayer partners, and overnight chaperones. We have 70 youth registered and this takes an army of adults. Be in prayer if you feel called to serve and Click to help!

Loretta and her team are ready for donations. These youth eat a lot of snacks! We are asking for donations of the following items. They can be dropped off in the church kitchen anytime.

8 or 12 oz gatorades

Individual bags of:

Chips and popcorn

Fruit snacks – individual packages

Chewy granola bars

Rice Krispie treats

Lance Nabs

For many years First Methodist has provided a TV Ministry through cable tv on Sunday mornings. While worshipping on TV has evolved to streaming through our First Methodist TV app and Youtube channel and air-playing and screen mirroring from our website and Facebook page, we still offer an option to worship on Cable TV through Spectrum.

The service is now being aired on Channel 18 and 1310 at 11:00am on Sunday mornings. Spectrum airs a recording of the service from the previous week.

If you have any trouble worshipping online through any of these options and would like some assistance, please reach out to Kim Mccoury at kmccoury@firstmethodist.life.

Jesus repeatedly responds to the hunger of the crowds with abundance, multiplying the loaves and fishes so that all are filled with food left over. On Sunday, we gather at the Lord’s Table, where all are fed. So at First Methodist, we follow Christ in serving our neighbor with the Extended Table. We are gathering a team to serve in various capacities. If you are interested, please complete the form using the link below.

YOU CAN TEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL!

We have openings for Kids Sunday School teachers. Shanna has made it super easy for you to volunteer. If you will sign up for just one Sunday a month it will be very helpful!

Eagle Scouts

Worth Stack and Cason Collins were honored and pinned with their Eagle Scout badge on Sunday. Hard work and perseverance have lead to the accomplishments of these two scouts in earning the highest rank a young person can reach in scouting.

Defined: Who God Says You Are

June 8 - August 3

Thursdays 5:15-6:30

Dinner Included

Rising 5th and 6th grade boys and girls are invited to participate in this 8-week Bible study guiding kids to find their identity in Christ, based on selected passages from Ephesians. This Bible study is great for beginners and early readers.

“Who am I?” is a question that many kids are being challenged to answer. To answer this question, we must first ask “Who does God say I am?” Beginning in Genesis, the Bible tells us that we are each made in God’s image, but that image has become distorted by sin. The only way to restore what was broken is through a relationship with Jesus. Through Defined: Who God Says I Am, kids will discover who God created them to be and what is true about their identity because of their relationship with Jesus. Please register for these small groups so that we will know how many study books to order.

Fire and Faithfulness

June 22-August 3

Thursdays 5:15-6:30

We live in a world that doesn’t care what God wants. Sure, they may not say it that way, but the messages that parade across social media declare that God’s way just isn’t worth it. But as Christians, we’re committed to following Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Is it possible to live—or maybe even thrive—as a believer in our world today?

Pastor Sarah is leading our 7th-9th grade girls in this four-session series with Sadie Robertson Huff. Discover the lost art of faithfulness in the face of a world that wants nothing to do with God. Trek through the story of four young Israelites who, when ripped from their homes, faced a choice: remain faithful followers in a foreign land, or bow before an empire that hated God. Register to let us know that you will be attending.

Boys Small Group

June 22-August 3

Thursdays 5:15-6:30

We want to help guide boys through the challenges they face each day and give them a way to connect this summer. Fletcher Poulk will be leading a small group for rising 7th and 9th grade boys on Thursdays from 5:15-6:30 pm during June 22-August 3. Register to let us know that you will be attending.

Registration is OPEN!

August 7-11th. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Registration is now open!

We need VOLUNTEERS! If you would like to serve during the week of VBS please complete the form below and we will plug you in!

Martha's Mission Cupboard

We want to make it easy for you to help support our local missions. Earle Wade makes deliveries from our cart to Martha's Mission every week. All you have to do is bring in items such as cereal, canned fruit and vegetable, dried beans, rice, grits, saltines, peanut butter, jelly, powered milk, cooking oil, bread and rolls, soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper. These items can be placed in the cart in the atrium near the Bridges Street door. Thank you for your support!

ALTAR FLOWERS

THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are dedicated to the Glory of God and given in memory of Hildred Parker on her birthdate, May 27th, by her family.

THANK YOU

Seeing friends, making new ones as we all enjoyed a wonderful brunch together in the Loft! The food was excellent! So many good choices. Thanks for everything - all your hard work! Thanks be to God for the wonderful fellowship!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

MEMORIAL AND HONORARIUM GIFTS RECEIVED:

First Methodist Church has recently received gifts in honor of Rev. Patrick Whaley, Gail and Gene Ebron and Becky Lail. Gifts were also received in memory of Mattie Gray, Barbara Neptune and Chuck Rhodes.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Memorial Service for Barbara Neptune will be held on

June 3rd at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

Week of May 25 - May 31

25 Parker Huneycutt

25 Sophia Johnson

25 Grace Foster

25 Worth Stack

25 Guion Capehart

25 Anderson Day

25 McKinley Schoden

25 Frances Chalk

26 Ryan Williams

26 Hannah Fischler

26 Millar Daniels

26 Mason Thomas

26 Anna Claire Oakes

28 Nancy Gooden

28 Doug McCullough

28 Thomas O’Brien

28 Mike Grimm

28 Tina Epps

28 Craig Parker

28 Michael McClanahan

29 Louis Weil

29 Liv Stephens

29 Sam Chalk

29 Bryon Johner

29 Michelle Carraway

29 Ada Mitiguy

30 Pam Cooper

30 Thomas Harris

30 Helen Goodman

30 John Nobles

31 Teresa Everett

31 Beth Henry

31 Heidi Pavlikowski

31 Davis Bowen

31 Harriet Townsend

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