FEBRUARY 20, 2024

MESSAGE FROM JIMMY

I have three exciting things to share with you this week…

1. Take a walk. Stress often reveals itself physically in my body. I clench my jaws and get extremely restless. How do you experience stress? I want to encourage you to take care of yourself over these next few weeks. The weather is going to be awesome in the afternoons. Take a walk. Try breathing relaxation techniques and PRAY (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

2. “We Are the World.” Debbie and I recently watched a new documentary on Netflix called “The Greatest Night in Pop.” It tells the behind-the-scenes story of the recording of “We Are the World” in January 1985. If you are a child of the 80s, it will bring back a lot of memories!

3. Town hall is Thursday night. Our Ministry Council has been meeting this week to dialogue about the issues going on in the United Methodist Church. Our prayer and hope is for our church leaders to make a recommendation regarding our upcoming Church Conference vote on March 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. I hope you will join us at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, in the Worship Center to hear their recommendation and ask questions.

This week in worship…

“Where You Plant Matters”

Mark 4:1-20

In the parable of the four types of soil, Jesus digs into the dynamics of dirt and discipleship. What threats exist to our discipleship? What type of soil are you?

I hope you will make attending worship a priority this week. We need you here worshiping and praying with us. See you Sunday!

Jimmy

TOP 2 AT FIRST UMC

ALTAR FLOWERS

One altar flower opening for the February 25th and one opening for March 10th Not too late to sign up! Please contact Dianne in the church office to claim your date now.

LENTEN LUNCHES

This Lenten season we hope you’ll join us for our weekly Lenten lunches from 12-1 pm in the gym. Each week, the circles of Clinton First host by providing the table decorations and desserts. We hope you’ll join us for a brown bag lunch from home or from your favorite Clinton restaurant as we enjoy the teaching from some incredible speakers.

February 20th, Rev. Chad Bowen, Pastor at Forest and Independence UMC

February 27th, Rev. Suzannah Grubbs Carr, Associate Pastor at Galloway UMC

March 5th, Rev. Dave Steveline, retired Pastor of Pastoral Care at Clinton First

March 12th, Rev. Haven Boyd, Associate Pastor at Parkway Hills UMC

March 19th, Rev. Sapada Thomas, Pastor at Central Jackson UMC

March 26th, Rev. Maxine Bolten, Chaplain at Methodist Rehab

MISSION OPPORTUNITY

We are planning a mission trip to Nicaragua from June 24 until July 1. The main projects for the trip will be to help build a Methodist church and to facilitate a free eye clinic near the community of Leon. Depending on the makeup of our mission team, we may also put on a VBS as well. Youth mission team members will need to have completed high school or be accompanied by an approved guardian. If you would be interested in going or being involved and would like more information, please call Bob Jackson, 601-668-4836 or Mike Norcom, 769-243-4983.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

MENU:

JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP DINNER!

The serving line opens at 5:15 pm 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
Kid Meal - $5.00
Pizza (when offered) - $2.00 per slice
Family Maximum - $40

MENUS:

NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT

February 21st

Chicken strips, baked potato, side salad, bread, dessert; pizza is available

February 28th

Pork chops, dirty rice, broccoli, bread, dessert; pizza is available

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST

SHARE YOUR REQUEST

If you have a prayer request or if you or someone you know has a need, complete a short request form (click on button). These requests will be reviewed by our Pastoral team.

Please review the prayer list download. If you would like to add to the prayer list, please continue to use our digital form for submission which can be accessed by clicking on the link in this email or on our website.

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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