01-25-2023 FUMC Words for Wednesday

FAMILY FUN NIGHT - DODGEBALL

THIS SATURDAY 5 PM - 8 PM IN THE MAC

Children and Youth Bible Studies begin at 6 pm.

New Members:

Robert and Robin Clair

1725 Watercrest Way, Unit C

Young Harris 30582

 

They attend the 11 am service

CEC is in immediate need for an Aide with the 2 year olds from now till May. If you are interested, please contact Heidi Hall at heidi.hall@mac.com.

We are also hiring a Preschool Director for the CECfor the upcoming fall. 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.

Church-wide Tuesday Luncheons will continue in February. Because of the Night To Shine activities,

we will be having only 1 Tuesday lunch this month, February 21. Mark your calendars now!

Union County American Cancer Society presents DAFFODIL DAYS 2023 - Flower of Hope Project. You may buy a bouquet of 10 fresh cut daffodils for $5 with the money going towards the ACS. Pre-orders are being taken now through February 28th. Contact Glenda Taylor at 706 781 7528. PIck-up of flowers will be Monday, March 13th under the MAC portico at 5:30 pm.
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.

Eva Breedlove- acute diverticulitis, awaiting surgery on Friday

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.

1 –Gerri Johnson, John Moon, Debbie Parson 2 – Kathy Zimmerman 3- Pete Hussey 6 – David Heyer 7 – Devin Gasaway, Gary Marshall 8 – Joe Duket, Ann Duket, Richard Hoibraten, Tom Morningstar, John Mark Turner 9 – Kirby Bowron 11 – Elaine Neuhaus, Shirley Smith 13 – Kathie McAfee, Ben Payne, Mamie Rogers, Billie Young 15 – Pat Warden 17 – Emily Stafford 18 – Shirley McGinnis 19 – Barbara Marshall, Manon Thompson 21 – Wes Seiler 23 – Eva Breedlove, Renee Rives, 24 – Darrell Hackney 25 – Doug Young 27 – Allie McTureous 28 – Gary Davis, Bob Voshall, Grace Wischmeyer

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 - having surgery for diverticulitis
  • 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 -in middle of treatments for cancer
  • Nancy Hussey’s sister Debbie Wilfert- diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, had surgery Friday and is now in ICU recovering
  • 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

HEALTH ISSUES and CONCERNS:

  • Jim Arthur
  • Marjorie Bowron
  • Mike Brandenburg
  • Shirley Cobb
  • Jennifer de la Montagne’s mom and dad
  • Jack Dugger
  • Jesse Eady
  • Christine Golden
  • Kathy Heyer
  • Wayne Jones
  • James Jordan
  • Hugh Lee
  • Leura Mollnhauer
  • Elaine Neuhaus
  • Ray Norwood
  • Jeanne Pickerill
  • Jerry Price
  • Jerry Roberson
  • Carol/Norm Rogers
  • Avis Shaw
  • Fritz Simonsen
  • Sue Stewart
  • Carole Thompson
  • Zach Thompson
  • Carol Warren
  • Roy Whitelock
  • Sharon Willits

IN NURSING HOMES and ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES:

  • Polly Conkle - Blue Ridge Assisted Living
  • Jan Boland’s sister June Gesche - hospice care at Stonehenge
  • Richard and Shirley McGinnis - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living
  • Nisia Redgrave - Chatuge Nursing Home
  • Ron Taylor - UG Nursing Home
  • Lois Ward - Brasstown Manor Assisted Living - under hospice care

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 1……………$21,901…………….$ 21,901

January 8……………$20,214…………….$ 42,115

January 15………….$10,084…………….$ 52,199

January 22………….$13,140…………….$ 65,339

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

Staff Emails:

Pastor Don Landen………………………………………………………. revdonaldlanden@gmail.com

Pastor Mack Riley…………………………………………………………………. mack.riley@ngumc.net

Stan Wallace…………………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcstan@gmail.com

Evelyn Ueltzen……………………………………………………….. blairsvillefumcevelyn@gmail.com

Deidra Gilbert…………………………………………………………. blairsvillefumcdeidra@gmail.com

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938 Highway 515 Blairsville, Georgia 30512
(706) 745 2073
Rev. Don Landen, Pastor
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