FUMC Words for Wednesday: 03-01-2023

Good morning Church,

I hope this finds you well.

A spiritual discipline during this season of Lent is often taking on a new practice. Last week at our Ash Wednesday service, a plan for reading the New Testament in 40 days was offered. Several in the congregation are taking on this challenge. If you are interested, you may find the plan at the end of this email. Although we are now a week into the season, it is never too late to start. Of course, you can also amend the plan in any way it benefits you spiritually.

May we all make a right beginning and observe a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word.

In Christ,

Don

We are ordering lilies to decorate the worship spaces for Easter Sunday. Easter lilies are single stem $15 and double stem $20. Peace lilies are $20. Order forms are in the church office or in the bulletin this Sunday. Please mark on your check for “Lily”. You may take the lily home with you after services on Easter or leave it to be taken to a homebound member.

Bible Study for all ages begins at 6 pm.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER: CHERI HULKE

Cheri comes to us by way of Florida. Now she resides in Young Harris next to Mack. Her address is

2499 Leisure Way, Young Harris, 30582.

She attends the 9:30 am Sunday service.

Our Youth Ministry is looking for some adult volunteers to help April with their activities. If you are willing please contact her at april.leigh27@gmail.com or 404 360 5966.

We are hiring a Preschool Director for the CEC for 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.

The Hope House Super Chef Showdown is coming on Saturday, March 11th in the MAC. Our own children’s department led by Mason are cooking up a huge batch of chili set to win the competition (with your help, of course). Tickets are $15 at the door. All proceeds go to help the needy in our community.

5 – Rhonda Schlienger, Scott Terry 6 – Janet Dittus 7 – Kris Furgason 9 – Shirley Cobb 10 – Margaret Kennard 12 – Leura Mollnhauer, Ro Robbins 13 – Reagan Schuknecht 14 – Brenda Morningstar 15 – Dick Eby, Mike Gurley 17 – Greg Buchanan, Linda McClarnon 18 – Caylor Gasaway, Brad McAfee, Anita McGirt, Joel Palmer 19 – Jackie Hughes 20- Bud Akins 21 – Eloise Grenga, Dee Heuker, Zayden Southern, Zoey Southern, Jeanne Taylor 22 – Jeff Davis 23 – Will Stafford 24 – Stephen Espinosa, 25 – Henry Livingston 26 – Rob Turner 27 – John Browning, Jerry Driskell 28 – Carter Spence 29 – Dinah Carter, Diana Guimond, Jennifer Turner 30 – Kobi Robbins 31 – Charles Smith

Billie Young - hiatal hernia surgery

Jim McAfee – recovering from pacemaker surgery

Suzanne Mobley – lymphoma. She is Mack Riley’s sister-in-law

MAC Walking Track Hours…

Monday-Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

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!

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.

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
• Elizabeth Belcher - shoulder surgery successful - recovering at home
• Clint Blackmon - cancer
• Marjorie Bowron - health concerns
• Alex Box - health issues
• Diane Brackett - taking physical therapy on shoulder and arm
• Eva Breedlove -recovering from surgery
• 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
• Stephanie Gray - illness
• Jana Howe - recovering from cancer treatments
• Cheri Hulke’s son Scott - health issues
• Nancy Hussey’s sister Debbie Wilfert- undergoing 6 weeks of radiation
• 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
• Marilyn Moore- recovering from a broken shoulder
• 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
• Avis Shaw’s sister Mildred Elkin
• David and Debbie Steed’s son-in-law Billy Cain- throat cancer
• Glenda Taylor’s granddaughter Kinsley - health issues
• Jeanne Taylor - is improving, has COVID
• 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
• Billie Young - recovering from hiatal hernia surgery

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

February 5th……..$ 16,110…………….$ 91,107

February 12th……$ 15,395…………….$106,502

February 19th……$ 16,131…………….$122,634

February 26th……$ 10, 788……………$133,422

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

Reading the New Testament in 40 Days

Lent 2023

2        Mark 5-8

3        Mark 9-12

4        Mark 13-16

5        1 & 2 Thessalonians

6        Galatians

7        Philippians & Colossians

8        Philemon & Ephesians

9        Matthew 1-7

10      Matthew 8-12

11      Matthew 13-18

12      Matthew 19-24

13      Matthew 25-28

14      1 Corinthians 1-9

15      1 Corinthians 10-16

16      2 Corinthians 1-13

17      Romans 1-8

18      Romans 9-16

19      Luke 1-3

20      Luke 4-7

22      Luke 12-16

23      Luke 17-21

24      Luke 22-24

25      Acts 1-6

26      Acts 7-10

27      Acts 11-16

28      Acts 17-22

29      Acts 23-28

30      1 & 2 Timothy & Titus

31      Hebrews 1-10

32      Hebrews 11-13 & James

33      John 1-5

34      John 6-10

35      John 11-16

36      John 17-21

37      1&2&3 John & Jude

38      1&2 Peter

39      Revelation 1-11

40      Revelation 12-22

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