FEBRUARY 6, 2024

MESSAGE FROM JIMMY

1. You are God’s beloved. I want you to know that you are the object of our Heavenly Father’s affection. He chooses you. You are enough. Find 8 minutes and rest underneath the presence of the Lord by listening to Cody Carnes’ song “Nothing Else.” Follow the link to it here.

2. The Lord has added to our family. This past Sunday we baptized one of our Connections babies, Kaleb Matthew McGee. His mom Emily Craft grew up in our church and even attended our Weekday School. Sean McGee, Kaleb’s father, also joined our church. We are glad they are making their journey in discipleship with us. Let us continue to commit ourselves to helping them and one another grow as disciples of Jesus in a community of love and grace.

3. Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! The Chiefs are still the chiefs! Kansas City and San Francisco met in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas Sunday night. If you have an extra ticket, I’ll be glad to take it off your hands! LOL. I enjoy watching the game and the commercials, but equally, I really love the food. My favorite chips right now are the Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho flavored ones. Grab a bag of these this Sunday and enjoy!

In worship this week…

Transfiguration Sunday

Message: “Are You Listening?”

Mark 9:2-13

This spectacular display of God’s glory encompasses nature’s pyrotechnics and visual effects to make a spectacular claim: Jesus is God’s ultimate self-revelation.

See you in worship this Sunday!

TOP 3 AT FIRST UMC

CHAT AND CHEW

Bishop Lewis is going across the Annual Conference to get to know all of the churches at an event known as "Chat and Chew 2.0."

Clinton First United Methodist Church has the honor of hosting our district's Chat and Chew on February 17, 2024 in the sanctuary beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. We hope you'll join us that day as the Bishop takes time to get to know the churches throughout the state.

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

February 27th, Rev. Suzannah Grubbs Carr

March 5th, Rev. Dave Steveline

March 12th, Rev. Haven Boyd

March 19th, Rev. Sapada Thomas

March 26th, Rev. Maxine Bolten

METHODIST MEN'S BREAKFAST

Methodist Men's Breakfast is coming up on February 11 - serving line opens at 7:15. Please notify Wayne Carson if you plan to attend! Make sure to invite a Methodist man and come fellowship with us!

[email protected] or via text at 601-720-6391

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

GET TO STUDYING!

While I was walking around Barnes and Noble with a family from the church, I noticed this Lenten guide on the front shelves. It focuses on the transfiguration of Jesus, giving us a different lens to view Jesus in through the Lenten season.

Whether it is this study or another, I encourage you to dive in deep to a bible study this season. If you would like more suggestions, feel free to reach out to Katie.

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 7th

Eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, dessert; pizza is available

February 14th

Lasgana, roasted carrots, green beans, salad, 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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