A new Monday Night Bible Study on 1 Corinthians (Precept Upon Precept) will begin on April 9th at 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Parlor. Mimi Davis is leading this group and will need to order books for this 13-week study at a cost of $27.00 per book. For more information or to reserve a book please contact Mimi (601-415-5626) or Nancy Pavy (601-613-4598). Hope to see you there!
Easter Eggstravaganza!
March 14, 2012 By
This exciting Easter Egg hunt for FUMC members is for children from toddler age through sixth grade. Meet in the FUMC gym at 10:00 a.m. on April 7th for a craft time before heading outside to find eggs stuffed with candy. Bring your basket and get ready to hunt those eggs!
Candy donations are being taken now in the church office. If you can help stuff the eggs or otherwise prepare for the Eggstravaganza, please give Maggi Cowan a call at 601-924-6671.
A Journey of Hope
February 28, 2012 By
Join us during our Lenten journey.
LENTEN LUNCHES: Our Lenten lunches will be at Noon on Tuesdays in the Gym during the season of Lent. Plan on joining us for this special time of fellowship and time of devotion. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided. The scheduled speakers include: February 28th—Rev. Todd Watson, March 6th—Rev. John Cornelius, March 13—Rev. Eric Stanford, March 20—Rev. Douglas Watson, March 27—Rev. Bill Poole.
Special Lenten Services:
MAUNDY THURSDAY—6:00 on April 5th in the Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAY—6:00 on April 6th in the Sanctuary
Pancake Breakfast
February 16, 2012 By
FUMC will host the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 25th, in our Gym. The hours will be from 6:00-10:00 a.m. Tickets cost $5.00 and may be purchased from David Harrington or any Kiwanis member. You may call David at (601) 668-7692
Choral Music Special
February 16, 2012 By
First United Methodist Church of Clinton will host the Lake Junaluska Singers from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. We will be one of the stops on their summer Mississippi Singing Tour. More information to come. Mark your calendar now!
Senior Adult Events
February 15, 2012 By
FUMCcise – an adult non-impact exercise, stretching class will now be offered on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in room 106 of the Gym. The first class will be March 2nd. Dress comfortably and bring bottled water if you want. Can’t wait to see you!
March 6th – Day Trippers are going to Oxford. We will tour the Methodist Church, Rowan Oak, the city of Oxford, eat lunch and visit the Oxford Square. This trip is limited to the first 26 who sign up.
March 29th – Adult Luncheon will host Chase Bryan from Collette Vacations. He will share with us some exciting trip ideas.
Sign up with Renee for any of these activities.
Preschool Registration
February 15, 2012 By
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year for FUMC Preschool and Mother’s Morning Out has begun for FUMC members. The FUMC Preschool is one of the oldest and most respected preschools in our area. We offer classes three days a week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) and five days a week with an $80 registration fee. Tuition is $125 per month for three days a week and $146 per month for five days a week. Some of the special events that the children participate in each year are Costume Carnival, Pow Wow, St. Jude Trike A Thon, Olympics Day, Spring Program, Art on the Playground and many more special days throughout the year. We also offer—through outside programs coming into our facility—Kids for Christ dance, and Kinder TOTs. All our classes meet together to have Chapel on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary. The teachers schedule conferences with the preschool parents in order to keep you informed of your child’s progress and readiness for kindergarten. Clinton Park teachers love getting our students!
Mother’s Morning Out is currently offered from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday. The registration fee is $60 and tuition is $105 per month for two days a week.
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or would like a registration form. You are also welcome to come by and have a look. I would love to show you around. You may email me at kathy@fumcclinton.org or call me at 601-924-9961.
Missions Spaghetti Lunch
February 5, 2012 By
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.
Coffee with the Pastors
January 21, 2012 By
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.
Blood Drive
January 16, 2012 By
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.
