Dear Munford First UMC Friends,

This week we will welcome our Interim District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Deborah Smith as our preacher. Dr. Smith has served most recently as the pastor of Centenary UMC in Memphis, on the staff of Germantown UMC, and the Metro DS prior to her retirement. Bishop McAlilly then asked her to return to the role in an interim capacity.

Join us this week, in our Sanctuary at 9:30am as we gather for worship together as ONE Church family. Following worship during the Sunday School hour, instead of our normal groups and classes, we will gather for a Breakfast/Brunch Potluck in the LEC! You may drop off your food in the kitchen to Claudia Wilson before worship. All are welcome, and let's get to know our District Superintendent and her family. 



We hope you will join us and bring a friend to share with them all the great things happening at Munford FUMC. We are saving a seat for you!

Church Leadership Momentum Meeting

1. Reminder: - Saturday March 29th 8:30 - 1:00 in the LEC, food is included. Open to everyone - please let DJ Watson (901-484-7113) know if you are coming and you have not already!

Church Brunch Potluck on Sunday immediately following the service!

You may drop off your food in the kitchen to Claudia Wilson before service. All are welcome, let's get to know our District Superintendent and her family. There will be no Sunday school.

Join Our Choir!



Do you enjoy singing with others? Are you looking for community? Methodists are a singing people! Whether you have a background in music or none at all, our choir is always welcome to new voices. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights, where we prepare for the weeks ahead. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to our Director of Music, Katherine Brewer!

Are you looking for a way to connect and engage with Munford First UMC?

Check out our Linktree page!

The meal for April 2 is a Potato Bar provided by the Lost But Found Sunday School Class.

The Spring Wednesday Nights Meal sign-up is hanging up by the kitchen! If you or your class/group would like to host a night, please think about signing up for the date you wish to serve with your group name and menu for the night. We are looking forward to another season of food and fellowship with our church family.

Confirmation

Confirmation classes continue this week, this is a special time to begin a journey of faith that nurtures and challenges teens to think about the nature of God, the life of Christ and learn about Methodist beliefs. The confirmation classes offer each participant an opportunity to be baptized or confirm their baptism and join the church as full members.

Our field trip to Temple Israel has been rescheduled to April 4th!

Confirmation Sunday is Sunday, April 27

When you pray, pray for these:

It is important that we continue to pray for one another, our leaders, our ministry partners, and our world during this time. Please remember to keep these individuals and their families in your prayers.

Family of Mr. Colin Day

Munford High School Students,

Faculty and Staff

Angela Hardy’s mother,

Barbara Frye

Tanya Marchek

Robyn Huffman, Casey,

Cameryn, and Camp

Mary Jo Quinley

Family of Pastor Ricky Floyd

Sue Arthur

Margaret Pence

Elizabeth Dodson

Tony Reed

Christine Hight

Anna Carol Garbriel

Family of Larry Cunningham

Debbie and Alan Barkelew’s Daughter in Law on the death of her mother

Fran Wilbanks

Our new Bishop David Graves

Our interim DS Deborah Smith

March's Recommended Read:

For myself, one of the most important things we do together is celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion by Gayle Carlton Felton is a valuable resource.This insightful book explores the meaning, history, and practice of Holy Communion within the United Methodist tradition. It clarifies how the sacrament is both a sacred remembrance and a means of grace, strengthening our connection to Christ and to one another. Felton’s work provides commentary and contains the text of "This Holy Mystery" which serves as the official interpretive document of The United Methodist Church, which was approved by the General Conference in 2004. This provides a theological foundation for why we celebrate the Lord’s Supper and how it shapes our spiritual lives.

Whether you are new to the faith or have participated in Communion for many years, This Holy Mystery offers a fresh perspective on this sacred practice. It is an excellent resource for individual and study groups who wish to reflect on the mystery and meaning of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.

You can expect to see "Recommended Reads" each month, with a suggested book to fit the season of the Church. We also encourage you to check out the church library, where most of these will be available soon after! 

Additional Recommended Read For Kids (and Parents)!

Big Hearts, Bright Love is a wonderful book for kids and families to explore together how to grow in love of God and Neighbor! A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to support the adoption agency of the UMC in Florida.We have ordered some copies for the church library. You can purchase your own here, or explore the FREE digital version here.

-Will

REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS

If you are 72 years old and have an IRA, by law you must withdraw a RMD (required minimum distribution) each year. The RMD is taxable to you UNLESS you divert part or all of this distribution to a non-profit organization. This year, when you withdraw your RMD, please consider diverting all or part of your distribution to Munford First United Methodist Church. It's a win/win!