Hello First Methodist,

It was a blessing to have your families and guests worship with us on Easter Sunday. Join us this weekend and celebrate the Easter season which is the fifty days from the Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to Pentecost Sunday.

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:

• April 7th day of fasting and prayer for the Global Methodist Church
• Kids & Youth Sunday Nights will meet NOT meet this weekend. We will be back April14th!
• Methodist Women's Meeting on April 8th @ 12:30pm
• VBS Volunteer Meetings on Tuesday, April 9th @ 12pm and 6pm

Resurrected Life!

During the season of Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus: Jesus came, Jesus died, and Jesus rose again - all for us - that we might have abundant and eternal life now and forever! Join us as we explore Romans 8 and see the power of the resurrection in our lives today.

Missions Month

We are excited to announce Missions Month at First Methodist, filled with Mission Moments and a Missions Marketplace event. On Sunday mornings, we will have Mission Moments and share information about Habitat for Humanity Lunches, Ekklesia, and Backpack Blessings. On April 28th, we will be hosting a Missions Marketplace where you can engage in opportunities to serve in various missions. The Missions Marketplace will be set up in the Loft after the 8:30 service and will continue throughout the morning and after the 11:00 service. Waylon will be serving a shop and browse breakfast.

Day of Fasting and Prayer

On April 7th, we are invited to engage in a Day of Fasting and Prayer in preparation for the election of clergy and laity delegates to the first General Conference of the Global Methodist Church held in Costa Rica in September this year. Please join us in prayer for the Holy Spirit to guide all the Church and especially the North Carolina Provisional Annual Conference of the GMC in this significant process.

Monday, April 8th @ 12:30pm

Meeting the SECOND Monday of April due to the Easter Monday holiday. All women are invited to join us on April 8th at 12:30pm in the Stanley Harrell Classroom located on the 2nd floor of the Atrium Building.

Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, April 9th

12pm or 6pm

Dive into VBS and gear up for volunteering at our information meetings on April 9th. Shanna is offering two different times to make it convenient for your schedule. Even if you have not signed up to volunteer, please attend the meeting and we will get your scuba gear issued.

Baby Shower for Pastor Sarah

Sunday, April 14th

Please join us for a Baby Shower honoring Pastor Sarah on Sunday, April 14th in the Atrium at First Methodist. Drop in between 2:00-4:00pm. Pastor Sarah is registered at www.babylist.com.

Brunch in the Loft

April 21st from 9:45-11:45am

Gather in the Loft for brunch and enjoy fellowship with one another. We are expanding the hours to include Traditional and Rise worshippers. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, April 22nd from 9-3

Join us for the Red Cross Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, April 22nd from 9:00am - 3:00pm. If you are not able to donate, you can support the blood drive by baking snacks for our canteen table. Drop this off on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. Contact Pat Bell if you have any questions.

Oriental, NC

Explore the quant little riverside town of Oriental, NC. Enjoy a dutch lunch at M&Ms and stroll the waterfront while shopping and enjoying a walk through town. Register fast! This trip is limited to 14 travelers. Contact Claudia Beamon if you have any questions.

Connections Class

Sunday, May 5th

Connecting to a community of faith can help us become more like Jesus and live a more abundant life. Connections is a one time class on Sunday, May 5th from 3:00-4:30 that will help you learn all about First Methodist as well as discover ways to connect through small groups, volunteer opportunities, and worship. You will get to explore the mission and belief of First Methodist as well as the structure of our administrative council. Come and meet our leadership team, explore our communication tools, and take a tour of our campus. Discover where you can connect at First Methodist to make an impact on our community and around the world. 

Service of One

Sunday, May 19th @ 10:30am

West Carteret High School Auditorium

One Lord. One Faith. One Church. Join us for a Service of One combining our 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00am worship services. Free box lunches will be served in the cafeteria following the service. Register online or at the church office for a simple headcount for lunches. 

Costa Rica Mission Trip

Please be in prayer for our CRMP mission trip this summer. We are taking a team to work with Will Bailey and build relationships for the greater mission of God's kingdom. This year our team will be partnering with Joseph Franklin's church. Joseph is a former Associate Pastor at First Morehead.

Click the link below and secure your spot with a deposit of $300. Deposit is due by March 24th. The total cost of the trip is $800 and is due by June 1st. This is a trip of a lifetime! Check out the video from last year...

Before Easter and during the Rise service, we celebrated the Confirmation of Ayla and Asa Webb, the children of Jason and Julie Webb. They have been mentored by Pastor Powell as they embraced their Christian faith and decided on a personal commitment to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as well as to First Methodist Church.

Spreading Easter Love to our Homebound!

The Methodist Women planted flowers in Easter baskets and delivered them to our homebound and long term care community members. The power of the resurrection in our lives today!

SUNDAY NIGHTS - WE ARE OFF FOR SPRING BREAK! SEE YOU BACK ON APRIL 14TH

Youth Ministry

Project MHC is a mission experience that is designed to be a mission trip experience without leaving our county. We will only be working a few short miles away from the church, but for many of our youth, they will be stepping into a world entirely different from their own. This is designed to be an opportunity for youth to grow in their faith while serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Youth who have completed grades 5-11 (Rising 6th-12th graders)

*Former participants in 12th grade and up are welcome to apply as counselors! Registration Fee - $175 (This cost goes to support the houses that we are working on by providing materials, tools, and more as well as providing for some meals and fun activities for the youth)

Volunteers!

We are recruiting volunteers to participate in Project MHC (Many Hands for Christ) and serve our church and community. Opportunities include small group leaders during the day or evening, small group transportation drivers, shower hosts, prayer partners, and lunch delivery drivers. Project MHC will take place on Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th. Click the link to serve!

Kids Ministry

Registration for KIDS is now open! Kids are diving deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! Register your kids today!

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to dive in and make this event a success. There are a variety of positions available, including class guides for children aged 3 to 5th grade, instructors for preschool and elementary games, art and story time, and those who can help with snacks and decorations. As a volunteer, you will play an important role in helping us create a fun and engaging environment for the children. To register, please visit our website or app and fill out the volunteer registration form. By registering online, we will have your contact information and be able to communicate important information with you. Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve!

Thank you so much for all your help this year. We are so thankful for all of you!

CarolinaEast Health System Auxiliary Grant Program for High School Seniors?

The Auxiliary has established an educational merit grant program and a financial need grant program to benefit dependent children of current CarolinaEast employees and High School Seniors (from Craven, Pamlico and Jones Counties) in their quest for higher education.

• If the High School Senior has a parent employed by CarolinaEast they will fill out the attachment labeled CarolinaEast High School Employee Dependent Grant 2024.

Plus they may also fill out the attachment labeled 2024 Grant Application Financial Need.

• If the High School Senior does not have a parent employed by CarolinaEast they will fill out the 2024 High School Scholarship Application.

Plus they may also fill out the attachment labeled 2024 Grant Application Financial Need.

The criteria is outlined in the attached application packets.

Applications are due no later than Friday, April 12, 2024.

Parking Updates!

We want to update you on the current parking status in the "Day Lot" located at the corner of 9th and Arendell on the southeast corner. The Town of Morehead recently went under contract for Paid Parking. The contract allows for First Methodist Church to use the parking for FREE on Sundays from 7am - 1pm. Please be aware that if you park in that lot at other times you will be subject to towing.

Sunday Parking Hospitality

If you are able, prayerfully consider parking a block or two from the church to save the nearby parking spots for those in need and our visitors and guests.

ALTAR FLOWERS

We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Nancy Willis for coordinating arrangements for the Altar and Chancel Rail Flowers throughout the year. If you would like to honor or remember a loved one with flowers, please contact Nancy at njwillis@ec.rr.com.

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Donations in honor or in memory of friends and church members are a thoughtful way to share with families that loved ones are special to you. First Methodist recently received gifts in memory of Andy Lloyd, Jerry Fischler, Ken Harris, Janice Clontz and Marge Lindsay.

Week of Apr 4 - 10

4 Deborah Gray

4 Peggy Erickson

4 Ralph Griffin

5 Nancy Willis

5 Donnie Jones III

5 Ken Gray

5 Hunter Lupton

6 Suzy Barbee

6 Ann Miller

6 Chris Daniels

6 Jason Eure

6 Wade Phillips

7 Brad Cornell

7 Keith Dossett

7 Josh Noah

7 Davis Adams

7 Luis Herron

7 Andrew Bankson

8 Susan Smith

8 Janie Perrine

8 Madison Leary

8 Griffin Lupton

9 Ida Gaskill

9 David Griffith

9 Jeremy Dickinson

10 Debra Ball

10 John Whitehurst

10 Evonne Carawan

10 Pleasants Higgs

10 Amy Byrd

10 Mitchell Melkonian

Please let us know if we do not have your birthday in our system. We don't want to miss anyone!

Adult Sunday School Classes

We are excited to welcome new members to our Adult Sunday School Classes! Classes are open throughout the year and meet at 9:45am on the second floor of the atrium building. To find the classes, simply use the stairs or elevator and follow the hallway to the office reception area. From there, take the hallway to the left and you will find the following Sunday school classes in the order listed below:

Classroom 1 - Faith and Life: Fletcher Poulk - Book of James

Classroom 2 - Jackie Eure Class: Lynne Miller, Janet Roberts, Joyce McCollum - 1 Peter

Classroom 3 - Buck Matthews Class: Rodney Kemp - Gospel of John

Classroom 4 - Stanley Harrell Class: Stanley Harrell - Purpose Driven Life

Large Conference Room - Bible Study Class: Thor & Kay Coole - Chronological Study of the Bible

We hope you will join us for a time of learning and fellowship!