FUMC Words for Wednesday: 01-06-2021

On this day of Epiphany, I share the prayer of the day from the United Methodist Hymnal:

O God,

you made of one blood all nations,

 and, by a star in the East,

 revealed to all peoples him whose name is Emmanuel.

Enable us who know your presence with us

 so to proclaim his unsearchable riches

  that all may come to his light

  and bow before the brightness of his rising,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

 now and for ever. Amen.

May you know his presence throughout the new year!

Don

Walking Track Hours!

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm.

Face coverings required on the track!

Join a MAC Fitness Class Today!

BalloFlex: A seated chair fitness program for all ages and fitness levels. Cost is $3.00 per class (free to 75 and over). Mondays at 1:00 pm.

Strength-Stretch-Balance: SSB is a 1 hour class meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00am. Cost is $5.00

PIYO: 45 minute “Yoga and Pilates combined”. Meets on Monday’s at 10:30am. Cost is $5.00 per class.

Christ Centered Yoga: Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring your own yoga mat. Meets Tuesdays at 9:00am.

Face coverings required. All classes will meet in room M-0 (lower level of the MAC). Bottom door will be open so parking on the lower level is encouraged.

Line Dancing Thursday’s Begin Tomorrow!

Classes offered…

*LOW BEGINNER… 9:15am-10am Learn the basic steps and easy dances. Class will be for those new to line dancing or just want to have fun with very simple dances.

*HIGH BEGINNER… 10am-10:45am For those who have had previous line dance instruction. Mid-level dances but easy enough for those that have mastered the basic dance steps.

*INTERMEDIATE… 10:45am-11:30am Learn more advanced and challenging dances. For experienced dancers only. Moves at a fast pace.

*Classes meet in the MAC gym and are suitable for all ages. All you need is enthusiasm and some comfortable shoes. A great way to keep fit and get your body moving and you don’t need a partner to dance with!

*No pre-registration needed. Face coverings will be required!

*For more information contact Rita Gallau at  vckids2001@yahoo.com

Ladies, if you want an exciting study in the scripture, lively discussion and creating new lasting friendships, then look no further.  Join the Wednesday morning Zoom Bible study from the comfort of your own home or wherever you might be.   Starting January 20th at 10:30 a.m., we will begin a new study on the book of ACTS.   Learn how the Gospel message spread from Jerusalem to Rome and beyond.  Acts is about the growth of the church, the Holy Spirit, witnessing and prayer.  All you need is a pad, smart phone or computer and contact Doris at 810-923-5795 or email: doris.eshelman@gmail.com.  She will then send you the link to the Zoom meeting.   We look forward to you joining our study group.

FYI only my zoom is : Personal Meeting ID 239 552 1367

 Overflow “Contagious” CDs are available for purchase for $15 each through the church office or Eric Miller. Orders or mail orders can be made by emailing Overflowfumc@gmail.com

Church Family… Tricia and I would like to thank you for your kind expressions of love during this past holiday season. The cards, letters, and gifts mean so much to us. Also, we would like to thank you for the generous Christmas love offering. We feel so blessed to be ministering along side you here at FUMC. God bless! Stan & Tricia

The Gasaways have moved. Their new address is:

358 Loop Lane, Blairsville

The entire staff is very appreciative of the love offering you gave us for Christmas. We work for an amazing church family and are blessed by that. Thank you for being so generous.

The food bank could use regular jars of peanut butter and grape jelly. You may drop off your donations in the food bin at the MAC entrance.

BIRTHDAYS: 3 – Troy Chandler 4- Dee Freed, Jim Hughes 5 – JJ Engle  8 Kathy Brandenburg, Jeremy Bruce, Julie Sundsted 9 – Matthew Gibson, Case Hand 10 –Rob Howell 12 – Frank Bachteler, Lisa Busse 13 – Billy Hendricks 14 –Jordan Young 15 – Marion Lifsey 18 – Charlene Cook 19 – Carol Engler 20 – Barbara Davis, Ray Parson, Avis Shaw, Danita Stephens 21 – Nicholas Miller, Stephen Schuknecht 22 – Kim Steinke  27 – Adele Bauman, Wayne Jones 28 – Fran Browning 29 – John Redgrave 30 – Andrew Engle, Virginia Lane 31 – Blanche Candler, Bruce Johnson

Please Help Us at the church by keeping us informed of any sickness or procedures that you or any of our members may be experiencing. Thank you! You can contact our Director of Pastoral Care, Rev. Mike Cloyd at blairsvillefumcmike@gmail.com or call the church office @ 706-745-2073.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations:

Please help us keep this list updated by notifying the office or Mike Cloyd of any changes. With us not gathering right now, we don’t always hear the latest.

SPECIFIC:

RECOVERING FROM SURGERY:

HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:

IN NURSING HOMES:

If you haven’t signed up yet for online giving, it’s as easy as going to our website (firstmethodistblairsville.com), scrolling down on the front page and hitting the online giving button.

A Note from Your Finance Team THANK YOU!!!

………………. . …… . Received……….. .YTD Received

January 3rd………not available at this time

Please continue to remember your Church in your legacy trusts & wills - that gift is also greatly appreciated!