FUMC Words for Wednesday: 01-18-2023

01-18-2023 FUMC Words for Wednesday

Good morning church,

There are a couple of new things happening soon at First UMC!

First, Night to Shine returns to an in-person, indoor celebration here for

the first time since 2020, just over three weeks from now on Friday,

February 10th.

Don’t forget that training happens tonight at 6 pm and Sunday at 4 pm in the sanctuary. Volunteers can attend either of these sessions.

Many, many thanks to Scott and Elizabeth Terry who are facilitating the event this year!

Also, a new Sunday School class is forming. There will be an initial interest and information meeting this coming Sunday, January 22nd at 9:45 am in

room M-31 on the third floor of the MAC.

If you are interested, they would love for you to join them.

Thank you for continuing to be the church and seeking and sharing the love of Christ!

Grace and Peace.

Don

Children and Youth Bible Studies begin at 6 pm.

Adult Bible Study will instead be Night to ShineTraining

at 6 pm in the sanctuary.

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS!!

The Prayer Quilt Ministry is celebrating their 5th year of service at FUMC.

They have distributed 218 “quilts of love”

to many in need.

The Ministry Team currently has 7 members and will always welcome anyone willing to help.

Happy Anniversary Team!!

Our mission team returned this weekend from a great week in Honduras at Orphanage Emmanuel.

Members of the team from First UMC were

Joe Tatman, Kim Tatman, April Southern, Zoey Southern, Zayden Southern, and Jim Belcher.

TO GOD BE ALL GLORY!

We are hiring a Preschool Director for the CEC. Current Director Heidi Hall is retiring in May. Applicants should love Jesus and little children. You may submit applications by email at blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com. Position starts in April.

If you would like your 2022 contribution statement, please contact the church office or sign up on the sheet on the narthex desk.

The women will be beginning a new Zoom Bible Study on Wednesday, January 18th. They will be studying First Corinthians.

Church-wide Tuesday Luncheons will continue in February on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Mark your calendars now!

Kathy Cook, Missions Chair, has an invitation for all. Please read her invite by clicking the button below.

Open Letter

Next NIght to Shine Training will be Sunday afternoon at 4 pm in the sanctuary.

The Brasstown Community Handbell Choir is recruiting new handbell ringers. No experience is necessary other than the ability to read music. Beginning handbell technique classes start Thursday Jan 19 at 6 pm with practice afterwards from 7 pm to 9pm weekly. Practice is at Oak Forest UMC in Hayesville. We are a fun group of folks who love to ring bells! If you are interested, reach out to Evie Miller at evie.mlr@gmail.com, 469-446-0664 or Linda Sterrett at lkmsterrett@gmail.com, 828-371-8794.

Please stop by and say a prayer over these quilts. Tying a knot lets the receiver know that people care and that we have prayed for them.

Kaye Rich - colon cancer. She is a teacher in Union County.

Jana Howe - cancer

Billy Cain - multiple cancers. He is the son-in-law of David and Debbie Steed

MAC Walking Track Hours…

Monday-Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

New Winter Pickleball Schedule!

The Blairsville Pickleball Club now plays on Mondays from 1:00pm til 4:00pm & Tuesdays from 1:00pm til 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Join us!

Fitness Classes For You!

“Tai Chi”: Led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 8:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring a mat!

“Christ-Centered” Yoga: led by Pat Tomzyck. Meets Tuesdays at 9:00am in room M-0 (First floor). Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring your own yoga mat.

The parents & family of Jason Nichols would like to express their deep gratitude for the outpouring of prayers from the members and pastoral staff of FUMC. These prayers brought Jason home from Grady ICU & back to the embrace of his family. Jason continues to improve on a daily basis & is looking forward to returning to his previous employment. A special Thank You goes to the members of the quilt ministry for the beautiful quilt Jason received. God Bless You All!

Please Help Us at the church by keeping us informed of any sickness or procedures that you or any of our family members may be experiencing. You may contact Pastor Mack for your prayer requests at mack.riley@ngumc.net or call the church at 706-745-2073.

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations:

Please help us keep this list updated by notifying the office of any changes.

SPECIFIC:
Prayers for God leading the right person to us as Youth Director
BL Anderson -recovering from fused disc surgery
Norma Jean Anderson’s brother Wendell -recovering from jaw surgery
Elizabeth Belcher - shoulder surgery successful - recovering at home
Clint Blackmon - cancer
Alex Box - health issues
Diane Brackett - taking physical therapy on shoulder and arm
Kathy Brandenburg- recovering from knee replacement surgery
Eva Breedlove - in UGH
Kevin Bridges’ family friend Makenna Cook - health issues
Joyce Byers - numerous medical issues
Joyce Byers’ sister-in-law Shirley Kelley - had a mastectomy
Pat Clay’s brother Victor- health issues
Maggie Guerrier - recuperating from kidney transplant
Jana Howe - taking chemo treatments
Melanie Howell’s mother Sybil passed into Glory-our sympathies
Nancy Hussey’s sister Debbie Wilfert- diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, surgery date of January 20th
Ria Ledbetter - recovering from rotator cuff surgery
Linda McClarnon - recuperating
Maria McGlen - recuperating
Roger McGlen - recovering from having stents put in
Jeanee and Jerry McJilton’s brother- cancer has returned
Louise McTaggart - recuperating from knee replacement surgery
Shannon Miller’s mom Wanda Pickelsimer
Bill Mollnhauer - positive for COVID
Patty Norwood’s son, Ryan-serious colon problems
Patty Norwood’s sister, Jan-lung problems
Teresa Price’s grandson Isiah Arrant-long term recovery from burns
Jeannine Riley’s sister Suzanne Mobley - lymphoma
Joan Shaw - passing of her sister
Avis Shaw’s sister Mildred Elkin
April Southern’s mom Laurel Denmon -pneumonia
David and Debbie Steed’s son-in-law Billy Cain- throat cancer
Ron Taylor - in hospice care at the nursing home
Dennis Wetzel- back surgery and recuperating at the Gobin’s home
Margaret Wise - under hospice care at her family’s home