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MESSAGE FROM RICKY
Dear Friends,
He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!
We had an absolutely wonderful Easter celebration this past weekend as we gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! It was so good to see so many people all dressed in their Easter best! You looked great! We even had our best Easter attendance since before the pandemic and our nursery was overflowing!
I loved seeing all the children gathered to hunt eggs in between the services. (I'm told we hid just under 2000 eggs!) I loved seeing families smiling big for their photos in front of the flower cross. I loved hearing all your voices, young and old, joining to sing Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
It was a day that spoke in so many ways of how Jesus conquered all the powers of darkness and death. Not even the grave can hold him back! And THAT is Great News.
And the best part is that Easter is not just one day, it is a way of life. Every day we wake up with the knowledge that Jesus has defeated death and opened the door for each of us to have new life. I hope you find a way to celebrate that every day. We are Easter People and Alleluia is our song!
Grace and Peace,
Ricky
[email protected]
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WE'RE HIRING
- Teacher Assistant: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Helping in a 2year old classroom, does involve potty training
- Afternoon Worker: Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm | Supervising 3- 5-year-olds on the playground, helping with lunch and rest time
- Summer Teachers: Monday – Friday, Monday – Thursday, or Tuesday/Thursday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Teaching 3–5-year-olds, planning activities and art
- Fall Preschool Teacher: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm/2:00 pm | Teaching 3 or 4 year olds, requires academic planning (more experience or degree required)
Applicants must be high school graduates, have a current driver’s license, provide an immunization form, and be able to pass a background check. Pay begins at $10 per hour and varies with position and experience. Applications can be found at www.fmcweekday.org Call 601-924-9961 or email [email protected] to schedule an interview. Come join our great team!
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FINALS ARE COMING!
By. Erin Hicks
Finals for college students is approaching. We’d love to provide homemade cookies for our college students. We’ll need 20 dozen cookies (some love for our students here and students returning home from finals). We’ll need them turned in Sunday, April 23rd or Wednesday, April 26th. Thanks for helping love on these students. Please reach out to Erin Hicks for any questions.
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ALTAR OPENINGS
By. Dianne Alford
| Two altar flower slots available for April 23rd. Please call the office if you would like to reserve a slot in honor or in memory of a loved one. | |
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MENU:
JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP DINNER!
The serving line opens at 5:15pm 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 - $2.00 per slice
- Family Maximum - $30
MENUS:
NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT
April 12th
Pork Chops, Dirty Rice, Broccoli, Side Salad, Roll, Dessert
April 19th
BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Asian Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Dessert
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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK | |
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SO MANY HELPING HANDS
First United Methodist Church is blessed with such great and caring members! A big group of folks showed up and showed out last week sprucing up our campus before the upcoming Easter Services! Please give a BIG THANKS to these members next time you see them: Justin Strickler and his dad, Darryl Strickler, Scott Street, Randy Bledsoe, Jacque Tharp, Earline Kelly, Mike Kelly Ben Parsons,, Bill Fletcher, Jerry Tharp, Barbara Trott, Kim Davis, Wayne Gasson, Wayne Carson, Shane Killebrew, and Simelo Joyner.
1 Peter 4:10: As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
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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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APRIL 2023
April 2nd Giving: $12,918
April 9th Giving: $23,725
Other Income: $8,085
Total Income: $44,728
MARCH 2023
March 5th Giving: $22,098
March 12 Giving: $8,762
March 19 Giving: $12,508
March 26 Giving: $19,280
Other Income: $8,470
Total Income: $71,118
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Attendance Report
Holy Week | April 9, 2023
Maundy Thursday: 81
Good Friday: 83
Sunrise: 37
Traditions: 340
Connections: 86
Online: 107
TOTAL WORSHIP EASTER MORNING: 570
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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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