APRIL 25, 2023

MESSAGE FROM RICKY

Dear Friends,

This coming Sunday is a special day of worship as we will celebrate the confirmation of our 6th grade students. For the past year these students have been studying the Bible, church history, and exploring their own spiritual gifts as they prepared to make their professions of faith in Jesus Christ.

This milestone is a moment that speaks to the intergenerational nature of our church. People of all ages have been participating in discipling, shepherding, and encouraging these young people. Whether you kept them in the nursery, taught them in Sunday school, or volunteered in other countless ways with kids ministry, you are part of their faith commitment this Sunday. I hope that you are there to celebrate them, pray for them, and make a promise to continue to journey with them.

I also hope you take some time this week to think about those people who have been spiritual mentors in your own faith. Perhaps you could reach out to them and thank them. Or, if they are no longer on this side of the kingdom, say a prayer of gratitude to God for the blessing they were in your life.

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

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CARE NIGHTS

April's Care Nights is scheduled and we are READY to empower and resource all those in our community on how to navigate healthcare with confidence and ease. Join us on April 26th at 6 PM in the worship center as six professionals in the healthcare field will be on site for a night of NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE. These six experts have wise council on subjects such as home care, home health, senior living, behavioral health, hospice and palliative care, and Alzheimer's and dementia.

Please note, the Pastors' bible study will not meet on this night, to allow everyone the opportunity to attend Care Nights.

CIRCLES SCHEDULE

Grace Circle - Dianne Carson [email protected]

Meets 2nd of Tuesday of each month in fellowship parlor @ 10 am

Naomi Circle - Barbara Gibbons [email protected]

Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month in Fellowship parlor @ 5:30 pm

Marion Lyons Circle - Pam McCord [email protected]

Meets last Monday of each month in Sanctuary Parlor @5:45 pm

CONFIRMATION & FIFTH SUNDAY BREAKFAST

By. Lauren Beckmann

Hi there! On April 30th, we hope that families of all ages will join us at 10am in the Family Life Building for a brunch to celebrate our newest church members - the confirmation class of 2023. Please bring a covered dish to share.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER

MENU:

JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP DINNER!

The serving line opens at 5:15pm and closes at 5:45 pm. Reservations must be in by NOON on Monday prior to the Wednesday night dinner.

Adult Meal - $8.00
Salad Bar - $8.00
Potato Bar - $5.00
Kids Meal - $5.00
Pizza - $2.00 per slice
Family Maximum - $30

MENUS:

NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT

April 26th

Smothered Chicken and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Side Salad, Dessert

May 3rd

Chicken Pot Pie, Green Beans, Side Salad, Dessert

Make Your Reservation

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

SO MANY MEMORIES

Bill Burrow is sad to be losing one of his Belles! Marilyn Lilley will be moving out of state to be closer to her daughter and family. Thank you Marilyn for your many years of serves at FUMC Clinton. We love you and will miss you. Wishing you the very best on your new adventure.

-FUMC Family

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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Prayer Request Update: If you have requested a loved one or friend to be placed on the church wide prayer list, and they no longer are needing prayers, please call the church office or email [email protected] for removal. The people who are on the Church Prayer Request are added by the request of church members.

Pastoral Care Line 601-460-0570

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