Hello First Methodist,

March Madness is among us. And we are not talking basketball. At First Methodist, the madness is Lent, Easter, Egg Hunts, Palm Sunday, a new conference worship event, Waverunner trips, Handbells, Y,outh and Kids, Senior Sunday, Project MHC, VBS, and the many ministries that go on in the life of our church. Fill out your brackets where God is calling you to serve.

Time to tip-off,

First Methodist Morehead City

We want to invite you to the first Global Methodist Church Worship Event of the new North Carolina Conference. We are going to be worshipping our mighty God and celebrating all that He is doing in this new Methodist movement.

This event will be held at Covenant Church (4015 Corey Road, Winterville, NC 28590) on Sunday, March 26 at 4 pm.

We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting and encouraging time!

Palm Sunday Luncheon

Sunday, April 2

Support the Crystal Coast Hospice House and enjoy a home-cooked meal with ham, fried chicken legs, potato Salad, baby lima beans, deviled eggs, cucumbers, homemade yeast rolls, and homemade desserts prepared by the many fine First Methodist cooks and bakers!

Cost: If you’d like to make a donation it will go to support the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House. Eat-in, take-out, or delivery options are available. Reservations Required! Please make checks payable to CCHH]

We need volunteers! Click the link to sign up to help prepare, serve, clean, or deliver meals.

Easter Lilies

Place an Easter Lily in the church for Easter Sunday in honor or in memory of a loved one. Complete the form below to reserve your lily. The cost is $20 and can be paid online through our giving page or a check payable to FMC - Easter Lilies.

Lenten Lunches

Lenten Lunches will be held on Tuesdays @ 12:10 in The Sanctuary followed by lunches in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend and no reservations are needed.

2/28 Rev. Vera Price, Pastor of St James AME Zion, Vandemere

3/7 Rev. Lee Pittard, Pastor of Harker’s Island Methodist Church

3/14 Rev. Connie Stutts, Pastor of Rhems & Beech Grove Methodist Churches, New Bern

3/21 Rev. Dr. Bill Snow, St. Stephens AME Zion Church

3/28 Rev. Donald Thomas, Pastor of Franklin Memorial & Salter Path Methodist

4/4 Rev. Tim Nichols, Pastor of Bethlehem Methodist Church, Bogue

What can wash away your sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Thank you Rev. Connie Stutts from Rhems and Beech Grove Methodist churches for your Lenten message at our Lenten Lunch. We all enjoyed our time of worship followed by a clam chowder lunch provided by Doris and Earle Wade. It was a perfect Tuesday!

Welcome New Members

We give praise to the Lord for bringing you to our humble congregation! We want to take a moment to personally welcome you and thank you for joining our faithful community.

Pledge Cards

Your pledge is an expression of your faith and participation in the ministry of First Methodist Church. Pledging allows the Finance Committee to forecast and manage expenses. We have mailed pledge cards for you to prayerfully consider making a 2023 pledge to the Mission and Ministry Budget and the Capital Budget. Our budgets and our annual audits are always available to the congregation at the front office desk. You may mail your card back, drop it in the offering plate on Sunday morning, or respond electronically – use the QR code on the pledge card or go online through the website or app under GIVING (or by using the link below) - Thank you!

Immediate Opening

We are Hiring...

Director of Finance (bookkeeper/accounting)

Flexible schedule to include 20-25 hours per week.

Call Pastor Powell if interested.

Handbells

We had an excellent turnout for our handbell interest meeting. We will meet regularly on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary starting on March 22nd. If you are still interested in playing but missed the meeting, we would love to have you!

WaveRunners overnight trip to Billy Graham Library

The Billy Graham Library is a 40,00 square foot experience where you will discover the life and legacy of America's Pastor. Designed to reflect Billy Graham’s journey from a humble farm boy to an international ambassador of God’s love, the barn-shaped building is situated on 20 landscaped acres, only miles from where Billy Graham grew up in Charlotte, N.C.

Leaving on April 18, and returning on April 19. $45 is due when signing up. This includes a tour of the library, lunch, and a tour of surrounding areas relating to his life. Accommodations will be at Hampton Inn. Double occupancy is $170.42 with breakfast included. This will be paid individually when we get there. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS March 27th!

Small Groups

Next Beaufort Families Dinner and Small Group

Pastor Sarah's house

March 31st

RSVP to Pastor Sarah

All who live on the east side of the bridge are welcome! Interested in starting your own neighborhood small group?

Contact Pastor Sarah for help!

Project MHC is a mission experience that is designed to be a mission trip experience without leaving our county. We will only be working a few short miles away from the church, but for many of our youth, they will be stepping into a world entirely different from their own. This is designed to be an opportunity for youth to grow in their faith while serving as the hands and feet of Jesus. Project MHC is designed to be an overnight experience so youth participating are required to spend the night and participate in all daytime activities.

Youth who have completed grades 5-11 (Rising 6th-12th graders)

*Former participants in 12th grade and up are welcome to apply as counselors! Registration Fee - $300 (This cost goes to support the houses that we are working on by providing materials, tools, and more as well as providing some meals and fun activities for the youth)

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 click the link below.

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!

March Youth and Kids

Sunday Nights Schedule



March 19th

Youth - St. Patrick's Day Party this weekend.

Wear something green and come ready to have some fun!

Kids - Regular programming 5:00-6:30

VBS Registration is OPEN!

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Flowers at the Altar are dedicated to the glory of God and given in honor of Jean Kittrell, whose birthday is March 17th, by her husband, Roy and their children.

The Flowers on the Chancel Rail are given to the glory of God in memory of Jerry Fischler whose 90th birthday would have been March 10th, by her loving family.”

THANK YOUS

Sarah and Youth Group,

What a wonderful surprise for Prentiss and me to receive the special Valentine's gift bags. I loved the cards that one of the youth groups made for each bag. We thoroughly enjoyed our candy hearts and a box of candy. The Kleenex, opens, stick notes, and pencils were very thoughtful. I am so proud of our young church members and youth group. It warms my heart to see all the activities and projects that our youth are involved with. I am thankful for all the leaders of our church who are so willing to help our youth groups to keep doing such "good" work in our community!

Love, Suzanne

Dear Mr. Waylon Bell and FMC,

What a delicious meal! Thank you very much for our "breakfast for lunch" meal. It was such a nice treat. We just love you guys. You make us feel appreciated and loved.

Warmly,

Carteret Preschool Staff

Kimberly Hughes, Principal

Week of Mar 16 - March 22

16 John Nobles

16 Marci Godwin

17 Jean Kittrell

17 Mary Katheryn Crowe

17 Ashley Jones

17 Zane Humphries

17 Tyler Collins

17 Willis Langley

17 Elaine Parker

18 Jackie Marsh

18 Adam Birk

18 David Buttermore

18 Barry Atkinson

19 Charles Clontz

19 Kitty Simmons

19 Phyllis Williams

20 Jimmy Cox

20 Debbie Outlaw

20 Anna Kate Salter

21 Barbara Brown

21 John Lewis

21 Justin Phillips

21 Sydney Chappell

22 Pete Barnes

22 Anne Jackson

22 Lane Gray

22 Gavin Waugh

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