Hello First Methodist,

Your last chance to GAIN Prophet-able Advice is this Sunday when we hear from Jeremiah in verses 31:3,31-34. Join us for Rise Brunch in the Loft at 10:45 after the Rise service. Kids and Youth are on campus Sunday Night from 5:00-6:30 and dinner is included! We have so many things going on in the life of our church. Thank you for your presence as we worship and serve.

Witnessing boldy,

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.

Sunday, January 29th

Join us after The Rise service for brunch in The Loft. You do not need to make reservations. All are welcome. This is a great time to get to know others and connect. Not to mention, after you smell bacon during The Rise you will be hungry!

Guest Organists

The bench at the organ has been a tough seat to fill after Rachel Mundine played for 37 years. We still give thanks for her and miss her dearly. We are also grateful that Sheila Link has stepped in so wonderfully as a substitute over these months. Sheila, you are part of our family! We also thank Diane Hawkins and Al Hyde for their contributions. Thank you for the beautiful music! We have exciting news coming…

Waverunners Lunch at Southern Salt

Lunch at Southern Salt Seafood Company with the Waverunners! The food and service were great. Christian fellowship with several new members, regular members, and some visitors! So nice getting together, and making new friends! The weather wasn't the best for getting out and a few didn't make it, but we had 21 soaking-wet Waverunners enjoying Sunday lunch. Our next trip is to The Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington on Feb 16th.

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!

Prayers for our friends in Ukraine!

Keep praying for Ukraine! Our partnership church in Slovakia supported by your generosity and prayers has been delivering much-needed food, medicine, supplies, and Christmas gifts in villages in the Donetsk region just 20-30 miles away from the war zone. 

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.

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.

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!

January Youth Group Schedule

Jan 29 - Bingo Night

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 have now learned about the Pentateuch, the first 5 books of the Bible. We will continue our Journey this week with the Book of Joshua! See you then!

VBS and PMHC Registration

coming in February!

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 Jan 27 - Feb 2

27 Jimmie Beckom

27 Meredith Johnson

27 Zackary Barrow

27 Anna Blair Daniels

27 Anne Hadley Griffin

27 Saylor Cottrell

27 Molly Olander

28 Sue Cosby

28 Ralph Wade, Jr

28 David Bradley

28 Julie Webb

28 Clay Jackson

28 Cason Collins

28 Baily Salter

29 Jackie Jaloszynski

29 Brooks Roberson

30 Tiffany Smith

31 Dudley Anderson

31 Kathy Chalk

31 Fike Griffin

31 Charles Bissette

31 Javontae Williams

1 Roy Denkins

1 Heather Ainsworth

2 Joy Bond

2 Matt Carter

2 Mac Siebert

2 Cameron Johnson

2 Maddie Williams

2 Alyce Rusthoven

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