MARCH 5, 2024

MESSAGE FROM KATIE

Many have likely heard of the results of the church conference but if you have not already, I've included the results below.

In a church conference vote of 224 to 62, Clinton First United Methodist Church has voted to begin the closure process under paragraph 2549. The percentage of "yes" votes was 78,32%.

As Rev. Fred Britton (District Superintendent of District 4), said, there are those who are happy about the results and those who are grieving. For those who are disappointed by the church conference results, please know that we are in prayer with you and for you.

We encourage you to be in prayer for the church leadership in the coming weeks and months, as well as our clergy and staff. Pray for the Kingdom work to continue - for Jesus' name to be spread through the missions and ministries of this church.

It was good to see so many of you on Sunday - I hope to see you in worship this coming Sunday as we continue our sermon series in Mark.

Blessings,

Katie

TOP 2 AT FIRST UMC

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Easter egg hunt is only one month away! We need your help with donations of stuffed plastic eggs. The eggs can be stuffed with candy or trinkets. Please drop off in the church office or in one of the bins located throughout the church.

LENTEN LUNCHES

This Lenten season we hope you’ll join us for our weekly Lenten lunches from 12-1 pm in the gym. 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.

March 5th, Rev. Bruce Case, Senior Pastor at St. Lukes UMC

March 12th, Rev. Haven Boyd, Associate Pastor at Parkway Hills UMC

March 19th, Rev. Sapada Thomas, Pastor at Central Jackson UMC

March 26th, Rev. Maxine Bolten, Chaplain at Methodist Rehab

MINISTRY MOMENT

Kids Ministry work day was a huge success! Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we now have a work room in the family life building for our Sunday school teachers and assistants!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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
Kid Meal - $5.00
Pizza (when offered) - $2.00 per slice
Family Maximum - $40

MENUS:

NOTE: ALL MEALS ARE SERVED WITH A DESSERT

March 6th

Smothered chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert; pizza is available

March 13th

No meal/activities - Spring break!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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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 info@firstmethodistclinton.org 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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