We welcome you to worship with us. We hope you come expectant of experiencing God's presence, of being inspired by the Holy Spirit, and
being challenged to life faithfully in relationship to God through
Jesus Christ.
DARE
TRUST. LOVE. SHARE. SERVE.
THIS SUNDAY'S SERMON
"THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!" MATTHEW 3:13-17
(click 'Matthew' for the scripture)
Around the Table
Adults of any age are invited to be a part of a new offering on Sunday mornings that will begin THIS SUNDAY, January 8th. Especially for those who aren't currently in a Sunday School class, the conversations will begin around 9:45 am.
Around the Table will be a time of informal conversation, coffee and fellowship around the tables in Memorial Hall. Each week several questions related to faith and life will be placed on the tables and a facilitator will start off the discussion. Feel free to join in occasionally, or come each week.
Questions? Contact Lee Gale (leelgale@gmail.com) or Margaret Freeman (assocpastor@firstumcfranklin.org).
The Bazaar is just 209 days away July 28-29, 2017 Collection of items begins in 41 days February 13, 2017
There will be a meeting concerning the Bazaar Tues., Jan. 10th @ 6 pm in Memorial Hall
Welcome returning volunteers and those who want to help.
We will discuss possible changes in schedule, etc.
For more information, please call Ellynne Stonebraker at 828.524.8787. *Desserts will be served.
COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC
Community Care Clinic Meal for Volunteers sign up sheet is now available for 2017. Provide a meal for 6-8 volunteers on the 4th Monday of the month. See the bulletin board in Memorial Hall or call Linda Tyler with questions at 421-6337.
Stephen Ministry Meeting
January 9th at 5:30 pm
January 23rd at 5:30 pm
Mark your calendars now for an upcoming Safe Sanctuary training.
For all those who are in ministry with our children, youth and vulnerable adults. Saturday, Jan. 28th at 10 am to 12 noon at Snow Hill UMC. We will be taking our church bus and van for those who want to carpool.
Be watching for more details after the first of the year.
Happy New Year! It's hard to believe it is 2017.
I hope you all are enjoying your break from school
and getting re-charged and re-newed!
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away: see everything has become new!" 2 Cor. 5:17
Here's what's happening this Sunday, Jan. 8 - 9:45 am Encounter 4:00 pm Famine meeting 5:00 pm Youth Group
Make sure you mark your calendars with these upcoming special events -
Feb. 5 - Souper Bowl collection after both worship services
Feb. 12 - day on the slopes
Feb. 24-26 - 30 Hour Famine weekend
Registration details will be coming out soon, but go ahead and put these dates on your calendar!
"Please express that our family appreciated and felt the love of our ministers, staff, and congregation following the recent death, Dec. 13, 2016, of our beloved mother, grandmother, and moth-in-law, Mary Compton Odom. Alton and I were blessed by her presence in our home the last 12 plus years. We are grateful for the food, cards, prayer and every other kindness demonstrated to us during this time of parting from Mother." - Rena and Alton Sutton, and family
Thank you for your faithful giving in 2016.
We look forward to seeing God work among us and through us in the new year.
January - December 2016 Giving $706,009 (Actual) $683,563 (Budget) $22,446 (Surplus)
Worship Teams for the January 8th
A/V- 8:30 am: Jodi Casada, 10:55 am: Randy Phillips
CareNet "No One Left Unfed"- Bob & Mary Williams
Children's Church - Marti Patterson
Children's Moments - Kevin Inabinet
Offering Counters - Diane Bullis
Prayer Partners - Elsie Preu
Head Usher - Bob Simpson (early), Bob Gibson (late)
Ushers - Team 2: Richard Jones, Fred Jones, Jennifer Jones, Tom Coley, Steve Yust, Alton Sutton, Norm & Rosetta Farrell
Van Drivers/Rider - 9:20 am & 12:15 pm - Tommy Pangel/Merrilee Bordeaux
Worship Service Greeters - 8:30 am: Kathleen Moore/Peggy & Dean Andring, 10:55 am - Diane Bullis/Maree Milliner
January through December 2016: $706,009 (Actual) $683,563 (Budget) Surplus: $22,446
Church Staff
Rev. David Beam, Senior Pastor
Rev. Margaret Freeman, Associate Pastor
Mrs. Marti Patterson, Children's Director
Ms. Mary Pittman, Choir Director/Organist
Mr. Ed & Mrs. Kathy Hill, Pianist & Worship Leader
Mrs. Kathryn Sellers, Administrative Coordinator
Mrs. Megan Saylors, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Charles Hartley, Custodian
Ms. Cory Zinkand, Assistant Custodian
