FUMC Words for Wednesday: 02-08-2023

02-08-2023 FUMC Words for Wednesday

2 Days and 2 Weeks

Night 2 Shine is just 2 days away! Many thanks 2 all who have helped us get a great start. All are invited 2 join us 2night 2 help prepare for this amazing event.

Ash Wednesday is 2 weeks from 2day. All are invited 2 join us for our service in the sanctuary at 6:15 pm on February 22 that marks the beginning of the season of Lent.

Thanks for being the church!

Grace and Peace 2 you.

Don

Children will meet at 6 pm. Youth and Adults are encouraged to come help out with Night to Shine set up.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS !

Mark and Alison Beam

187 Cypress Edge Drive, Blairsville

They attend the 11 o’clock service

We are 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.

A new Sunday School class is forming. The class is gathering on Sundays at 9:45 am in room M-31 on the third floor of the MAC. Facilitators of the group are David Kuykendall and Courtney Bruce. If you are interested, we would love for you to join us.

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 receives her quilt.

Amazing Grace Catering and Events of Blairsville is sponsoring a fundraiser for the ministries of Church Without Walls. It will take place Saturday, February 11th beginning at 5:30 pm. Cost is $15/person and includes dinner, silent auction, games, balloon photo booth and live music with DJ. It will be held at 86 Stable Gate Road. TIckets are on sale through the church office until Thursday, 9th.

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.