Administrative Council Retreat
January 10-11, 2020
All members of the Administrative Council and other key leaders are invited to a Leaders Retreat (held at FUMC Friday Night and Saturday morning) to set the ministry priorities for 2020 in line with our vision, mission, and core values. The retreat will be held in Goley Chapel and begins at 6pm Friday. If you wish to attend and have not yet responded, please email
Pastor Claire so that we may plan for you!
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Dear Lord, three things I pray:
to see you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
day by day.
-Richard of Chichester, 13th Century
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This week we celebrate a remembrance of our baptism at The Well (9am) and we celebrate 40 years of music ministry with Doug Rayle here at FUMC. The 11am service will be a "mostly music" service to celebrate with Doug his lifelong gift of music ministry.
We continue to lift up those in military service who are facing deployment in these days and for their families. We pray for them, their safety, and for the peace of the world.
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Baby Shower
for Eric and Baileigh Fenton
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Parlor (Rm. 104)
11am-1pm
Baby Boy Jack is due
February 10, 2020.
The family is registered at
Target
.
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This Sunday, January 12, is "Meet and Greet" Sunday. If you are new to our church and would like to learn more about our mission and ministries, or if you are thinking of joining our fellowship, join Pastor Claire in her study (Rm. 107) after either service.
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Young In Heart in January
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Adult Game Day
Wednesday, January 15
1-4pm
Stafford Hall (Rm. 125)
Bring a friend and your favorite snack.
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"Let Your Light Shine for Jesus"
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3rd - 5th grade students are invited to our GLOW night on
Friday, January 24 from 6-11pm (begins in Stafford Hall). Come enjoy pizza in our GLOW room, GLOW games, and a trip to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Greensboro. Cost is $10. Kids are encouraged to bring their friends. RSVP to
Mr. Brian by Monday, January 20.
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"On the Road Again" with Young In Heart
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WHEN
: Thursday, January 16
Departure time from Albright
Avenue parking lot 10am
WHERE
: Raleigh, NC
WHY
: Tour the North Carolina Museum of
Natural Sciences, the largest in the
Southeast.
This will be a self-guided tour, free admission, with two restaurants from which to choose.
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Contact Lydia Ricks (336/270-6359) for more information.
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Why Church? Why United Methodist? Why First UMC Graham?
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Join Pastor Claire and Brian Yoder on Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm for a 6-week Discover the Journey small group
(starts
January
27, 2020).
The sessions unpack how FUMC Graham seeks to make disciples through worship, connecting, serving, and giving. This small group is for anyone at FUMC . . . whether you are new to the church, have just recently joined, or have been attending longer. Contact
Brian
if you are interested.
Childcare is available
.
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DINNER DATES
New Session Begins Soon!
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Deadline to sign up is Sunday, January 19 to be included in the spring groups (Feb.-May). Sign up sheets will be outside Brian's office (Rm. 111) and in the coffeeshop (Rm. 135). Contact
Diana Cummings
for more information.
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Pastor Claire's Book Club
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The Book Club discussion on “Holy Envy” will be rescheduled for a three-week discussion small group starting in January 2020 (Jan 9, 16, & 23, either from 3-5pm or 7-9pm). Please DO sign up so we know how many to plan for.
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Women's Retreat
SAVE THE DATE!
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Saturday, April 25
Guest speaker: Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the
Sensible Shoes
book series
Registration will open March 1, 2020
More information coming next month!
"God's Extravagant Love: The Flowers Are for You"
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The Refuge Youth had a great time of fun, fellowship and laughter during our annual Christmas Party! For more pictures follow us on Instagram @refuge_umyf or click icon below
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The Youth will be having a Movie Night on
December 29th, from 5pm - 7pm.
Pizza, salsa / queso & chips, and brownies provided.
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Corridor District
January Workshops
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The Corridor District will be offering January Workshops on Saturday,
January 25
at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC. January Workshops are for anyone desiring to strengthen their leadership toolbox. No pre-registration is necessary. Simply choose one of the topics that seems useful or interesting to you, and be prepared to grow in faith and ability!
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Doughnut Delivery Needed!
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Our Hospitality Team is looking for a volunteer to pick up doughnuts from Tasty Bakery in Graham on Saturday afternoons between 3:30 and 4pm and drop them off at the church. We particularly need help on the 4 fifth Sundays of the year. Is this something that you could do to serve our church? It's a quick task but a wonderful way to bring smiles to a bunch of faces early on a Sunday morning! Please e-mail
Anita Sherer
if you are interested or would like more information. Thanks!
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Our Board of Directors is looking for a person or persons who would be willing to take our recycling bins out to the road every other week for pickup and return them the next day. Please contact
Chris Fulkerson
or the
church office
if you are interested in helping.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
5-8pm
Smithfield's Chicken 'n' Bar-B-Q
Mebane location
ONLY
1711 S. NC 119
20% of all sales and 100% of all tips will go to mission projects of our United Methodist Women.
Come out and show your support!
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Women's Crisis Center (Crossroads)
Needs:
- Clorox wipes
- Thermal underwear
- Gloves
Veterans and Homeless
Needs:
- Warm gloves
- Warm Socks
- Chapstick
Please bring all items to the church office (Rm. 113) or give them directly to Jeanne Owen.
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Our Faithfulness Sunday, January 5:
226
Live Streaming:
29
Offering
: $10,707
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