Hello First Methodist,

Stand up, stand up for Jesus! This weekend brings more Prophet-able advice from the prophet, Amos in verses 5:12-17.

We are having a Costa Rica interest meeting after the Rise at 10:45. The Waverunners are headed to Southern Salt for lunch after the 11:00 service. RSVP today! Kids and Youth will be on campus from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. An upcoming Casting Crowns concert is booked for the Youth. We have many new small groups and Bible studies meeting, so if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Loving extravagantly,

First Methodist Morehead City

The Old Testament contains the “advice” of many prophets. These prophets were called to speak forth the wise counsel of God applicable to God’s people in their times and circumstances. Even today, as we begin a new year, it would serve us well to hear again some "prophet-able advice" from the voice of God.

New Members

Smiles all around this past Sunday as we welcomed new members. Together we will serve to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. Welcome!

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.

WaveRunners would like to invite everyone 50+ to join us for a Dutch Lunch on January 22 after church! We need everyone wishing to join us to call the church and sign up! I need to be able to let Southern Salt know our count by January 19! Our New Year is beginning!

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 at Elizabeth Pizza before returning home. Deadline to register and pay is February 1st.

NEW YEAR..…NEW BIBLE STUDY

We will begin a 7-week Bible study on February 2nd. It will be a study of Isaiah by Melissa Spoelstra. There will be 6 actual weeks of 30-minute videos and discussions on our books. In the first week, we will get our study books and have an introductory video and time to meet everyone.

We will meet every Thursday at 10:00 from February 2 thru March 16. I will let you know where we will meet when I know how many will be in our class.

Sherry Correll will be one of our facilitators with me. I am so glad she is going to be with us as she is quite knowledgeable and joined us in our last study, Seamless, and was an asset in our discussions. I am excited about this study as our church will be doing a sermon series on the Prophets.

Please let us know by Friday if you can join us so we can get the books on order. Invite a friend….all are welcome.

I’ve been missing you all,

Kitty Simmons

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.

January Youth Group Schedule

Jan 22 - Worship Night

Jan 29 - Bingo Night

Moms in Prayer

We just had to tell you now about an exciting worldwide event coming up in January.

It’s astounding to see answers to prayer in one Moms in Prayer group, now multiply that by thousands using the same prayer sheet, the same week, and you have the Global Celebration of Prayer. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to unify with other Moms in Prayer groups in more than 150 countries during the week of January 15-21, 2023!

Each Moms in Prayer group will use the same prayer sheet that week, God is Light, crying out to God for children and schools throughout the world. Praying together globally, we will ask the Light of the World to bring light, life, and hope into communities!

Join us for this global event by marking your calendars and telling your Moms in Prayer group by contacting Mandy Bryant at ajjohnso24@yahoo.com.

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!

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Flowers on the Altar are presented in honor of Cooper, Christian, and Carson Willis for their January birthdays.

All Glory to God!

We have numerous open dates for flowers to be given for use in the Sanctuary. Please contact Nancy Willis at 252-342-2839 or email at njwillis@ec.rr.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 Jan 19 - Jan 25

19 Becky Lail

19 Nancy Stockard

19 Sarah Phillips Morris

20 Fletcher Poulk

20 Garland Terry

20 Rob Cummings

22 Julie Hosley

22 Steve Flora

22 Mary Day

22 Emily Bell

22 Harrison Byrd

23 Nancy Detweiler

23 Frances Baugh

23 Tamara Shatterly

23 Gavin Langley

23 Kristin Lupton

23 Jack Tucker

23 Victoria Baily

24 Pepper Burns

24 Kim McConkey

24 Steven Guthrie

24 Kendall Campos

25 Marge Lindsay

25 Diane Hardee

25 Christie Boone

25 Jim Lupton

25 Meredith Atkinson

25 Lila Kate Lewis

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