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MESSAGE FROM JIMMY
1. Laugh Today. Debbie and I enjoy watching comedy specials on Netflix, especially when we need a break from the grind. We try to always pick ones that are PG and family-friendly. One guy that we love is The Tennessee Kid, Nate Bargatze. Here are 14 minutes for you…
2. Worship. Here is a great worship tune to savor in the car or the earbuds this week. Tom and Katey Cole brought us into the Lord’s presence this past Sunday at Connections with this song. Remember: when we put our faith in Jesus, he won’t fail us. Christ is our firm foundation!
3. Church Meetings. I spend a lot of time in church meetings as a pastor. I did the quick math a few minutes ago and realized that I have spent nearly 1,000 hours in just local church meetings. That is 41.6 days! This past Sunday our Ministry Council met for an important meeting to update our congregation on timeline changes the Conference Trustees made to their closure process. You should have received an email or letter this week from Les Howell and Randy Bledsoe with some important information about this meeting.
This week in worship…
“When Chains are Broken”
Mark 5:1-20
This story grips our imagination from the beginning as Jesus takes his ministry into the throws of enemy territory. A man who is held in bondage for years and ostracized by his community becomes the touchpoint of Jesus’ compassion and deliverance.
See you Sunday!
Jimmy
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Join us on February 11th at 5:30 PM for a night of football (and for those uninterested in the game, board games, sprout ball, 9 square in the air and gaga ball). It’s potluck style!
7-9th grade, bring a side or main dish to share
10th-11th grade, bring a dessert
12th grade, bring drinks!
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LENTEN LUNCHES
This Lenten season we hope you’ll join us for our weekly Lenten lunches, from 12-1 pm in the worship center. 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. Maxine Bolten
March 12th, Rev. Haven Boyd
March 19th, Rev. Sapada Thomas
March 26th, Rev. Dave Steveline
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YOU'RE INVITED!
You're invited to a time of conversation and fellowship at an upcoming “Chat and Chew 2.0 with Bishop Lewis" coming to a church near you. In 2023, clergy and laity were invited to join the Bishop at the Chat and Chews so that we could get to know her. This time around, beginning in January 2024, she wants to get to know us. Simply click on the image to the right and watch a video to learn more details.
Please note, we are hosting a Chat and Chew on Saturday February 17, 10:00-12:30 PM.
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CALLING ALL THE MOMS
Hello there! My name is Melanie Sistrunk and I attend the Connections service here at the church. I was searching for a group to meet moms and I found MOMS Club of Madison County. In the last two years of being in that group, I have found so many mom friends, gone to the local museums, participated in community service projects, gone to parks, had holiday parties, and so much more. Now I am bringing this club to Clinton. We are a non-profit club to support all moms as we navigate motherhood! On January 26th from 9-11 and 2-4 is an open house to learn more.
Contact Melanie at 219-775-5139 for the address and more details.
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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
- Kids Meal - $5.00
- Pizza (when offered) - $2.00 per slice
- Family Maximum - $40
MENUS:
NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT
January 24th
Taco soup, cornbread, side salad, dessert; pizza is available
January 31st
Smothered Chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert; pizza is available
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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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JANUARY 2024
WEEKLY GIVING NEED: $20,000
January 7th Giving: $21,423
January 14th Giving: $9,753
January 21st Giving: $16,413
Other Income: $9,457
Total Income: $57,046
DECEMBER 2023
December Giving: $103,366
Other Income: $8,677
Total Income: $114,643
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Attendance Report
January 21, 2024
Traditions: 124
Connections: 65
Online: 22
TOTAL WORSHIP: 211
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