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PRAYER LIST
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Special Requests
God, please come into our
homes, take all our worries and
our family illness away in Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
PRAYER LIST
Prayer
requests made known to the church office:
Barbara Goodrich passed away on Saturday the 30th. Her funeral
will be on Saturday at the church. Keep the family
in your prayers.
Dr. Tom Wiggins, Joe Wiggins nephew, was in Forsythe General Hospital
with a liver ailment. He is now back to work. Continue to keep him in
your prayers.
Nancy Hughes had her reconstructive surgery and is now recovering at home.
Bill Cox is home recovering from surgery
Doug & Deborah Jones--Deborah is Linda Wilson's sister. Doug
is having treatment for cancer. Please keep Doug, Deborah and their three sons
in your prayers.
Dolph Mills, Maria Mills' son.
Alston Macon, Mary Mabe's son-in-law, is undergoing treatment for
pancreatic cancer. He is the husband of Barbara Mabe Macon and father of Lisa
Macon Harrison.
Joe Johnson, Cappye Headman's brother in law, is undergoing chemo for
prostate cancer.
Tom & Tempe Riddle's brother-in-laws: Bill Reynolds is
recovering from stem cell transplant; Dave Baker is receiving weekly
chemo treatments for colon/liver cancer.
SSGT Mike Stinnette, NCNG, Sandra Neve's son-in-law, is currently
serving a one-year tour of duty in Iraq.
Convalescing Prayer List
Betsy Church Bacon
Staci Barnett
Karney Brantley
David Conde's mother
Horace Falkner
Leigh Finch
Mamie Finch
Eleanor Ham
James & Peggy Hicks
Ludie Hicks
Mary Nell Hight
Betsy Kittrell
John McBride
Barbara McLean
Sandra Neve
Alice Preddy
Ethel Robinson
Carol St. Sing, Joyce Odom's daughter
Leon Steed
Harold Watkins
Thomas Wilson, infant son of Daniel & Elizabeth
Frazier Wilson
LOCAL MISSIONS
Tutors are needed at Dabney and Pinkston for math for the
remainder of the school year. Contact the school's office and set up a schedule
or they can put you in touch with a teacher who will gladly discuss their needs
and your availability. Of course, you will need to fill out a volunteer form if
you have not already done so in previous years. Thank you for assisting in this
most needed way.
Local Missions continues to meet needs at both schools where we can. As a new
incentive plan for excellence this year, we are organizing a field trip for
students who have excelled in some way (academics, behavior, etc.) the first
semester. After the local field trip, students will be treated to lunch in the
fellowship hall before returning to their schools. The schools are providing
chaperones and transportation. The principals have enthusiastically embraced
this idea which they feel will encourage students to become incredible in their
school endeavors.
Our Prime Timers had their first excursion on January 21 as they traveled to Wake Forest for an afternoon of fine food and shopping. They had a most enjoyable day and look forward to the next two outings planned.
Friday, February 19, we hope you will make plans to attend the Southern Grill in Warrenton for dinner followed by a show at Lakeland Theatre - Bye, Bye Birdie. Call Cindy by Wednesday, February 3rd to reserve your spot.
Are you 60 or older? Come join this fabulous group. Simply give Cindy a call and get to know some of your church family even better with fun excursions!
Upcoming Events
Feb 7— Souper Bowl Fundraiser after worship
Super Bowl Party, 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks will be provided.
Feb 11—Bojangles Devotion, 7:15 am
Feb 14—Valentine Banquet for Seniors
Feb 21—UMYF, 6 pm
Feb 28—UMYF, 6 pm
Casey
Gainey
252-438-8791
youthdirector@ncol.net
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women are starting out 2010 with work ahead of us.
Circles met in January and had effective programs with some of them having pledge services.
We look forward to helping with the health kits that the church will be assembling this month.
An important event coming up this month is the General Meeting, which is scheduled February 21, immediately after church at 12:30. We hope a number of women will be with us for that meeting. Lunch will be provided, and we hope to talk about missions projects for the year. If you are not in a circle, you, too, are welcome to join us. Just let Vera or Linda know so we can get you name in the pot for lunch.
We are mission oriented, and we hope you, along with us, will keep our missionaries in your prayers; most especially now, please remember those who are working to help with the disaster in Haiti.
...Vera and Linda
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men are hosting a Valentines Steak Dinner on Thursday, February 11th. It will be in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free for all First United Methodist Church women and only $7.00 for men. The United Methodist Men can prepare grilled chicken for those who prefer it over steak. As a bonus, music by our very own Larry Webb will be included at no extra charge!
We want to make sure we have enough food so we will need a head count prior to the event. Please call or email Sue Kelley at the Church Office if you plan to attend. Also, let her know if you would like grilled chicken. We hope to see you there for good food, music and fellowship.
The next United Methodist Men’s breakfast will be on February 14th at 8:00 am. As a reminder, the breakfast is FREE for all first time men.
…..Bryce Fleming
MUSIC--
In our continual changing world, we like to explore different types of musical influences. Sunday, February 7 will demonstrate musical diversity with Tunaomba Mungu Atawale (May God reign in us) as the JAM choir, WAM team, and Chancel choirs combine to create a multi-cultural presentation. Transfiguration Sunday follows with a spiritual that will convey how we are changed because of the miracle that occurred on the mountain illustrating the transfiguration of Jesus. Ash Wednesday occurs on February 17 marking the beginning of our Lenten season. Beautiful, contemplative music will help us prepare for Holy Week and thus Easter.
Thank you for the wonderful responses that we have received as we strive to provide a wide variety of music to enhance our worship services.
Coming…
A children’s musical about the fishes and loaves.
Sunday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Make plans to attend!
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