FUMC

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Welcome to the online ministry of First United Methodist Church of Clinton, Mississippi. We are building a committed and supportive community of followers of Jesus Christ. We seek to worship God, to nurture God’s people, and to care for and serve each those in need in ways that are both multi-cultural and multi-generational. We welcome those who are encountering God for the first time.

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Missions Spaghetti Lunch

Posted By fumc on February 6, 2010

There will be a Missions Spaghetti Lunch on Sunday, March 7th, in the Family Life Building. The hours will be from 10:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. for take–out or eat-in. Please see David Greene or Mike Grove for tickets. Come enjoy a delicious meal and help support our FUMC mission efforts with your $5 donation/ticket.

Missions Garage Sale

Posted By fumc on February 6, 2010

The storage trailer is here in the parking lot next to the Family Life Building. Please start gathering your items now to be placed in the trailer for the sale. Pre-Sale will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9th, and the Garage Sale will be from 7:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 10th.

If you can help in any way, please contact Lisa Bullock (925-5028) or Mike Grove (924-1630).

All proceeds will benefit global and local FUMC Missions projects.

4Miles4Missions

Posted By fumc on January 24, 2010

Plans are being made now for this exciting family-friendly fundraiser.  Please see the 4Miles4Missions page for more information on how you can help and/or participate in this 4-mile Run/Walk, which will take place on June 18th.

Confirmation Classes

Posted By fumc on January 14, 2010

Confirmation classes have begun!  Check the “Claim the Name” page for details.  We are looking forward to walking with this year’s group of confirmands in learning United Methodist doctrine and Christian beliefs.

Wednesday Night Small Groups

Posted By fumc on January 7, 2010

Wednesday night small groups meet at 6 pm, after supper at 5:15 in the gym.  We hope to see you there!  You can choose from the following groups:

Money Matters led by Laura Mullens
Parents Your Way to College led by Gail Walker
Crochet Class
“Claim the Name” – an adult class for parents of confirmands and others who are interested in learning what it means to be Methodist.  Led by Charles Pope and David Milling
“Claim the Name” confirmation class led by FUMC staff
“Jesus Unplugged” led by Rev Mitchell Hedgepeth
Alpha Express led by Martin Butler
Chrismon Creation class led by Susan Schaeffer
“How to Be a Missionary” led by Rev David Greene

Youth Classes:
Junior High boys led by Dave Winstead
Senior High boys led by Zach Osborne
Junior High girls led by Kelly Nye
Senior High girls led by Amy Jones

Children’s Classes:
Elementary and Preschool ages

Weekday Bible Studies

Posted By fumc on January 3, 2010

If you would like to attend any of these Bible studies and need child care or a nursery for your child, please contact the individual Bible study teacher to let them know.

Monday Mornings

“Lord, Change My Attitude” is the book that will be used for the Monday morning Bible study, led by Mimi Davis.  This study will run from January 25th through April 5th from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Fellowship Parlor.  Men and women are invited to this life-changing study of the wilderness journey of the Israelites and its application for our lives.  The cost of the book, by James McDonald and Barb Peil, is $16 at the study, or it is available at Lifeway.

Call Mimi Davis if you have any questions at 601-922-8656.

Monday Evenings

“Gripped by the Greatness of God” by James McDonald is the book that will be used for the Monday evening Bible study, led by Nancy Pavy.  This study begins January 25th at 6:45 pm in the Fellowship Parlor.

If you have questions, please contact Nancy at 601-924-1277.

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Friday Mornings

Breaking Free (New updated edition) by Beth Moore will be the book used for the next Friday morning Bible study.  It starts January 15 and ends March 26.  Hours are 9:15 am—11:30 am in The Worship Center.  The cost of the book at the Bible study is $16, or you may purchase your own copy at Lifeway. Please call Mot Lyons with questions at  601-924-4151.

NURSERY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST—Call Mot soon if you will need to use this service!!!

Wednesday Menu

Posted By fumc on January 2, 2010

Please come join us at 5:15 pm in the FUMC gym for a delicious meal for only $5 per adult meal ($3 for college students and children, $2 for children’s pizza meal, maximum $15 per immediate family)

Wednesday night supper menu for February 3rd:
Hamburger Steak
Scalloped Potatoes
Lima Beans
Salad, Roll, Dessert & Tea

Wednesday night supper menu for February 10th:
Chicken cordon bleu over rice
Seasoned green beans
Carrots
Roll, Dessert, and Tea

Friendship Ministry

Posted By fumc on October 8, 2009

 If you would like to help with this vital and rewarding ministry here at FUMC, please call Clint, Davis or Linda at the church office.  You will be greatly rewarded as you visit our members in nursing homes or those who are unable to come to church services.

JOBS Ministry

Posted By fumc on October 2, 2009

There is a JOBS bulletin board in the hallway of the Education Building with information on job search resources, web site information, information on resume writing, interview skills, or coping with job loss. 

There is additional information on presecription assistance, temporary employment, and TANF as well.  Take a few minutes and look at the board to see all of the help that is available.

For individual help, Rev.  David Greene, who is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, may be contacted through the Church Office at 601-924-6671.

Methodist Men Breakfast

Posted By fumc on September 8, 2009

The monthly UMM breakfast meeting will be in the Family Life Building on the second Sunday of each month.  This is for all men of the church.  Join this group for a hearty breakfast for $5.00.  All proceeds go to local missions.