First United Methodist Church, Clinton MS.
A Ministry of First United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
From 10:30-12:30, come enjoy a delicious spaghetti lunch in the FUMC gym. Eat in the gym with your church family or take it home with you. Homeless US Veterans staying at Isaiah House in South Jackson will be preparing and serving the meal. All proceeds will go directly to help the veterans. $5.00 tickets are available from the church office or Rev. David Greene.
Volunteers are needed for sorting, pricing, some cleaning, setting up and other simple tasks. Please contact Lisa Bullock if you are able to help with pricing and organizing the donations.
The trailer is at the church and ready for storing your items to sell. The sale will be Friday and Saturday, April 13th & 14th. Friday hours are 4-8 p.m., with an early bird entry from 2-4 that will cost $5.00. Saturday hours are from 6 a.m. until noon.
Volunteer Sign Up Form
Thank you for your help with this garage sale – last year was the best year so far, let’s make 2012 even better so we can raise even more money for the FUMC missions programs and help the community at the same time.
Sunday, February 12th from 2-4 p.m. in the sanctuary parlor.
If you have been worshipping at First United Methodist Church and have a desire to learn more about our mission or have an interest in becoming a member, please plan on joining us on February 12th. This informal gathering is led by senior pastor, Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth and associate pastor, Rev. Clint Ware. Information will be shared about FUMC and there will be a tour of the church facility. RSVP to Linda at the church office (924-6671) if you would like to attend. Nursery available.
Our next blood drive will be on Wednesday, February 15th in the parking lot of our gym. Please sign up by calling the church office or by filling out the form below.
On Tuesday, February 7th, a trip is planned to Philadelphia. Tours are scheduled for the Depot, First United Methodist Church, Neshoba County Historical Museum, Holy Rosary Indian Mission, Choctaw Museum, and a stop at Williams Brothers. Lunch will be at “Peggy’s.” The bus will leave our church at 8:15 a.m. for this full day of activities.
Sign up with Renee for either of these activities.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE GROUPS—6 PM:
Davis Winstead and Matt Pope—College Age Group—College House
Rachel and Trent Townsend and David Greene, Education Building, 210
Carol and Mike Norcom, Education Building, 207 Amanda Pennington— “For Moms Only” — “The
Blessing of a Skinned Knee” by Wendy Novel, Ph.D. Currently have 6-8 spots open. Education Building, 201
Rev. Clint Ware, Gym, 102
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUPS—6 PM:
Prayer Shawl Ministry Crochet Group-Beginner to Advanced, Gym, 112
Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth -”Just for Men!” Educa- tion Building, 203
Beth Taylor-Bible Study, Gym 106 Doris Earnest & Barney Jean Allen-Bible Study
on Acts, Education Building, 215 Elizabeth Iles-K-2nd Grade-Young Believers-
Education Building, 308 (movie room) Jason Carlock, 3rd-5th Grade-Bible Boot Camp -
Education Building, Room 306 Charles Pope-Parents of Confirmands-this is
also open to others who might be interested- Education Building, 212
SUNDAY NIGHT LIFE GROUP:
7:00 P.M.—Becky and Phillip Pardue at their home, 147 Rockbridge Drive in Clinton. They welcome additions to their group.
New Life Groups in January K-2nd Grade—Young Believers 3rd-5th Grade—Bible Boot Camp 6th Grade—Confirmands
The United Methodist Women would like to inviteall women to be a part of the UMW. We have two wonderful Circles. Grace Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and the Circle Leader is Pauline Akers. Naomi Circle meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Circle leader is Margaret Davis. We would love to have you be a part of this organization. If you have questions please feel free to contact the church office or one of the circle leaders.
Christ’s Army/Mother’s Outing
C.A.M.O. Kids is a free baby-sitting ministry within FUMC for the parents of any age children. All baby-sitting will take place in the family home by a trained youth or young adult from the church. This ministry will provide the payment for the sitters from our fundraising efforts.
What is C.A.M.O. Kids?
⇒ A service project for youth
⇒ A need-based ministry to families in our church
⇒ A fundraising effort for youth ministry and missions
⇒ Fully funded by the everyday use of Kroger Shopping Cards
Call Maggi in the church office for more information
If you are interested in being an FUMC usher for our traditional services, please contact Alan Chambers at 601-862-7080.
Alan is currently working on the schedule for 2012 and needs input from those who would like to take part in this very rewarding ministry of our church.
