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MESSAGE FROM KATIE
Dear Friends,
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! We had a wonderful weekend at First UMC celebrating the birth of our Savior with over 600 people in worship between the Come and Go Communion and our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. On Christmas morning, families and loved ones filled the Worship Center together. It is a holy moment, to celebrate the birth of the King of Kings in Christian community.
On Sunday January 1st, on the first day of a new year, we will have one worship service at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We'll have the opportunity to come to the table together, as well as participate in John Wesley's Covenantal Service. This will be a time of recommitting ourselves to the Holy Life that Jesus beckons us to be a part of. I hope to see you there. I cannot think of a better way to begin a new year, by making a resolution to serve God as He has called each of us to do. If I don't see you between now and then, Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Katie
[email protected]
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NEW YEARS SERVICE TIME
On Sunday, January 1st, we will have one joint service at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary. I can think of no better way to begin the new year than by coming together to worship the King, while taking special time to covenant ourselves to God through Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service.
Also on the 1st, kids and youth ministries' will not have Sunday school. Adult classes are welcome to meet, as the building will be open at 10-11 AM for the Sunday School hour. We encourage you to ask your individual class leaders for specific class details.
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END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS AND OFFICE HOURS
The church office will be closed on Monday, January 2 in celebration of the New Year. We will re-open at normal hours on Tuesday, January 3.
Please note, all year-end contributions need to be into the church office by the end of day, December 30, at 4 p.m., or postmarked by Dec. 31st. You can also continue to give online through midnight of Dec. 31 to receive credit for 2022. Thank you for your generosity!
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ALTAR FLOWER DATES AVAILALBE | |
As the new year begins, we have several altar flower spots available. Please contact the church office at 601-924-6671 or email [email protected] to secure a date. Available dates for the first several months of 2023 include:
Jan 1- two spots Feb 12 - one spot
Jan 8 - one spot Feb 26 - one spot
Jan 15 - one spot March 12-two spots
Jan 22 - one spot April 9 - two spots
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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK | |
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VBS IS COMING!
This year we're having Christmas in July! That's right, VBS this year will be Christmas themed! If you will be getting rid of any Christmas decorations or find anything on clearance that Kids Ministry could use to decorate for VBS, we would love to put your items and donations to good use. If you have any questions please contact Nikki or Lauren. Thank you!
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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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DECEMBER 2022
December 4th: $26,830
December 11th: $15,623
December 18th: $17,324
Other Income: $9,809
Total Income: $69,586
NOVEMBER 2022
November 2022
November Total Giving: $63,711
Other Income: $8,105
Total Income: $71,816
Year to Date through October 2022
Total Giving: $758,022
Other Income: $211,692
Total Expense: $1,106,291
YTD Deficit: $(136,577)
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Attendance Report
December 24th
Come and Go: 153
Candlelight Communion: 258
Online (Christmas Eve): 229
TOTAL WORSHIP: 640
December 25th
Christmas in Connections: 116
Online (Christmas Day): 139
TOTAL WORSHIP: 255
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PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
If you have an emergency need or need to speak
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Pastoral Care Number: 601-460-0570
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