Hello First Methodist,

You are HIS Masterpiece...with a purpose! Join us on Sunday to hear God's word speak of your purpose. If you worship in the Rise, stay for brunch in the loft. Traditional Brunch is coming in a few weeks. We need Kids Sunday School teachers! Sign up online or look for the table on Sunday morning. Project MHC participants and volunteers are still able to register so do that now before it's too late. High School Graduation is upon us and we are looking forward to recognizing our Seniors on Sunday, May 7th. There is a lot of good stuff in this email so be sure to scroll all the way to the birthdays.

Restore us to our purpose for God!

First Methodist Morehead City

Masterpiece in Progress

“For we are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

As we bask in the Easter joy of the resurrection, we see the power of God at work in our lives to make us new and restore us to our purpose for God. Our new identity in Jesus is as his masterpiece in progress. Join us for the next six weeks as we hear of God’s handiwork: Chosen, Redeemed, Together on Mission, Different, Protected, and Eternal.

New Members and Baptism

What better way to celebrate our Masterpieces in Progress sermon series than with new members and baptism. “We are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus.” Ryan and Sharon Stroupe joined at the 8:30 service and we welcomed Mike, Jancie, Lacey, and Avery Lawrence at the 11:00 service. Avery received new life in Christ through baptism sharing the experience with her precious family and her brothers and sisters in Christ at First Methodist Church.

Rise Brunch in the Loft

Sunday, April 30th after The Rise Service

(no reservations needed!)

Traditional Brunch in the Loft

You asked for it, so we (well, Waylon and his team) are cooking it! Traditional Brunch will be served on Sunday, May 21st in the Loft at 9:45 between the 8:30 and 11:00 traditional services. Reservations are not necessary and all are welcome to attend. 

The Extended Table Food Trailer

The Extended Table was set on Tuesday at the Carteret County Public Schools CTE Steer Your Career Fair at the K-Mart parking lot for 5th grade students to learn about working and serving in our community. Excited to share this ministry with the future!

WaveRunners Trip to Billy Graham Library

The WaveRunners’ trip to Billy Graham Library was an inspirational experience! We had 14 members that participated on this journey. The Billy Graham Library, a “Journey of Faith”, had us following his life and the lives he impacted through his crusades around the world. As we walked through multimedia exhibits, films and memorabilia, and relived the historical moments of his life. It was like a revival! A very special day for us!

Ukraine Update - April 2023

Ukrainian church members shared this video of them saying,

"Christ has Risen, Christ has Risen Indeed!"

Hello dear brother Patrick,

We send you hello from 2 orphanages from Buchan´s region and Sumi´s region. The orphanages in Sumi´s region – SHOSTKA is still under Russian attack permanently, cause is located near Russian border. But praise the God, that fathful people are there and serve kids and other people in need. At the moment We focus and serve in 2 direction: 1) Orphans in Ukraine (mostly East part of Ukraine) 2) Soldiers, old and poor people near front line. At the moment We serve thousands people in Ukraine, that need physical help but most important spiritual help – to receive Jesus Christ as personal Saviour. Please, say THANK to your church that help running this important ministry! Praise the Lord!

Food, clothes and medicine we send every week to Ukraine, to people in need. Praise the Lord!

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. Project MHC is designed to be an overnight experience so youth participating are required to spend the night and participate in all daytime activities.

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 - $300 (This cost goes to support the houses that we are working on by providing materials, tools, and more as well as providing some meals and fun activities for the youth)

Turning Lemons into Lemonade

When we say Project MHC is a church wide ministry for ALL the Many Hands for Christ, this is what we are talking about... Emerson and Charlie Merritt and Molly Reed Lane raised $97 from their lemonade stand sales to be donated to Project MHC. Thank you for your hard work and servant heart! Would anyone like to match their donation??? Click the link below and buy more Lemonade!

Interested in being a part of Project MHC? We need job-site managers, small group leaders, drivers, prayer partners, shower hosts, meal deliveries, and more!

Help!

We have openings for Kids Sunday School teachers. Shanna has made it super easy for you to volunteer. If you will sign up for just one Sunday a month it will be very helpful!

Sunday Nights Schedule

April 30

Youth and Kids

5:00 - 6:30

Kids Ministry: This coming Sunday, April 30th will be the final Sunday on our campus. We will be wrapping up our lessons “What’s In The Bible”. Invite a friend!

May 7th

The Last Night!

Kids will be off campus and at different times.

K/1st will be at Carolina Elite from 5-6:30 pm. 

2nd/3rd and 4th/5th will be at BB’s- Flashbax Arcade from 5:30-7pm. 

The Children's Angel Choir, led by Katie Dixon, will be performing on Mother's Day, May 14th during the 9:45 and 11:00 services. They will be practicing on Sundays after the Rise excluding Easter Sunday. Children of all ages are welcome!

Registration is OPEN!

August 7-11th. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Registration is now open!

We need VOLUNTEERS! If you would like to serve during the week of VBS please complete the form below and we will plug you in!

Donations for Ekklesia

We continue to support Ekklesia, a Section 8 low-cost housing community of elderly residents supported by First Methodist Church and three other local churches. There is a continual need for certain items and a box has been placed in the atrium for donations. Items needed include household cleaners, toilet tissue, Kleenex, laundry detergents, dryer sheets, shampoo, deodorants, hand cream, hand sanitizer, and magazines, which they always enjoy. All items collected will be delivered to Ekklesia on a weekly basis. Thank you for your support of this effort.

The Carolina East Singers

The Carolina East Singers, under the choral direction of Susan Gillis Bailey, will perform their Spring Concert on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The concert will begin at 5:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City.

The 50+ voice choir will be performing Dan Forrest’s Hallelu Yah: Three Psalms of Praise as well as many familiar hymns. The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra. 

Tickets are $10.00. They are available from any choir member or at these local businesses: In Morehead - First Presbyterian Church, Sea Paws and Williams Hardware; In Atlantic Beach - The Pool & Patio Store, Atlantic Station Shopping Center; and in Beaufort – Beaufort Pet Provisions. Doors open at 4:30.

ALTAR FLOWERS

THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are dedicated to the Glory of God by Millie and Sam Chalk and in celebration of their fortieth wedding anniversary.

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

MEMORIAL AND HONORARIUM GIFTS RECEIVED:

First Methodist Church has recently received gifts in honor of Lynne Miller, Willa Ritchie, Anne Lawton, and Ginny Whitfield. Gifts were also received in memory of Chuck Rhodes, Calvin Dowty, Barbara Neptune, Sharon Wells, Jerry Fischler, and Mattie Gray.

THANK YOU

Dear Pastor Powell, Pastor Sarah, and Pastor Pat,

Thank you so much for delivering a beautiful service for our sweet Mama - we will never forget you! We love you all!

The family of Mattie Gray

Pastor Powell,

I want to tell you how much Tubby and I appreciate the young people for bringing the Valentine gift bags to us. The church is fortunate to have them.

Sincerely,

Beatrice Welch

Week of Apr 27 - May 3

27 Hope Lupton

27 Dot Mills

27 Marlo Fredeen

27 Josh Lyle

27 Shepard Carter

28 Ruth Matthews

28 Kenneth Putnam

28 Terry Goodman

28 Thomas Prosser

29 Jeff Bashford

29 Ashley Clark

29 Jessica Waugh

29 Beth Barnett

30 Bruce Davis

30 Janet Stout

30 Don Williamson

30 Kathy Scannell

30 Alan Correll

30 Clark Jenkins

30 Keri Bissette

30 Travis Barbour

30 Jackson Gainey

30 Mason Dowty

1 Jo Brooks

1 Margaret Chalk

1 Raven Bolster

1 Ethan Candusso

2 Wayne Schriever

2 Catherine Bowen

2 Emily Bankson

2 Sarah Kittrell

3 Debbie Houston

3 Brooks Barrett

3 Jennifer Fernandez

3 Amber Johnson

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