First United Methodist Church, Clinton MS.» Ministry News

Summer Child Care

fumc — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:58:58 +0000

The Preschool Summer Playdays will begin on June 5. There is a $15 registration fee. Tuition is $105 per month and the playdays are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Summer Mother’s Morning Out will begin on June 4. We are offering two sessions, Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday. There is a $15 registration fee and tuition of $105 per month. The hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Summer Camp is for children age 5 through age 11. This program is designed for working parents. There is a $50 registration fee with tuition costing $115 per week for one child. The hours are from 7:15 a.m. until 5:45 p.m.

Youth Minister Wanted

fumcadmin — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:42:45 +0000

FUMC is seeking a committed, passionate, motivated person who loves the Lord and is able to effectively reach, lead, equip, and train youth (7th – Post High). This is a full time salaried position. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and/or 3 to 4 years of experience. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: relational/spiritual growth in the youth; developing a team of youth leaders; planning, directing and communicating youth activities including weekly meetings, service projects, retreats, mission trips, fundraisers and special events. Submit a cover letter including philosophy of youth ministry and resume by May 12, 2012 to: Rev. Mitchell B. Hedgepeth, First United Methodist Church, Clinton, Mississippi 39056 or email to Mitchell Hedgepeth or to Mr. Robert Nye(Chairperson – SPRC).

Baby Sitting Course

fumc — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:49:12 +0000

On May 12th from 9 am until 4 pm, the Red Cross will be at FUMC to conduct a baby-sitting training course. The cost is $40, and it is for ages 11-15 only. Call Maggi Cowan in the church office for more information or to register for this course.

Baccalaureate Sunday

fumc — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:43:24 +0000

May 20th is Baccalaureate Sunday.

Please make sure that Stevie Jones has your senior’s name on our graduation list (high school or college). A baby picture and a formal senior photo for high school students is needed. We need information about the number in your family attending the luncheon for our high school students which will be following the 10:45 worship service. RSVP to Stevie at stevie@fumcclinton.org

Easter Music

fumc — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:15:36 +0000

On Palm Sunday, April 1st, Tommy Steadman, our FUMC orchestra, and the chancel choir will present “The Story of Easter” at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

The Connection service will not meet in the Fellowship- Worship Center on this day as they will join us in the Sanctuary for this special musical presentation.

Upcoming Bible study

fumc — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:04:58 +0000

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!

fumc — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:23:18 +0000

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.

Stop Hunger Now

fumcadmin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:02:13 +0000

One quarter per meal will feed a hungry child for a day. If you haven’t received one of our collection banks, stop by the church office and pick one up. The money collected with these banks will help fund our meal-packing event on Wednesday May 9th. Your help can make all the difference!

Call Clint Ware or the church office for more information.

A Journey of Hope

fumc — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:04:55 +0000

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 5^th in the Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY—6:00 on April 6^th in the Sanctuary

Thursday Pot Luck

fumcadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:43:31 +0000

The monthly Thursday Pot Luck Luncheon will be on February 23rd at Noon in the Gym. The “Riggs Manor Ramblers” will sing for us. There are 15 of them and they will be joining us for lunch, so please bring an extra dish! Join us for food, fun, fellowship, and entertainment.