Volume 5.05 | February 2, 2023
Your Weekly News and Updates
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Dear First Church Family,
 
Earlier today, I saw a meme on Facebook that said, “January was a rough year.” From what I’ve seen, more than a few folks can relate to that perspective. But we can go a bit further back than January. The last few months have been overwhelming for more than a few folks. If this speaks to you; if you have been going through a rough time, struggling with illness, loss, or in need of healing emotionally, spiritually, or relationally, I invite you to a special Service of Healing. We will meet this Sunday in the Sanctuary during the Sunday School hour. It will be a time when your pastors will be there to pray for you and, if you wish, anoint you with oil.
 
1. WATCH ALAIN’S ORDINATION SERVICE @ 10:00AM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Alain’s ordination service will be Livestreamed, and you are invited to be part of time of celebration. We will open the church and show the service in the sanctuary. The Livestream begins at 10:00AM, so be there early to get a seat! If you are unable to be at the church here is the link so you can support Alain form home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzt5TgDnbho

2. CHURCH CELEBRATION FOR ALAIN’S ORDINATION ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 5
After the second service this Sunday, we will celebrate Alain’s ordination as a church family! Join us in the Fellowship Hall to congratulate him in this exciting season of his life!

3. ISRAEL TRIP REGISTRATION LINK
A reminder that there is still of room for our trip to the Holy Land this December 5-14. Also, to make things easier for people to register, here is a special link for you:

 
Hope to see you in church on Sunday!

Joel
Sunday Service:

Marks of Discipleship:
"Service"

Ephesians 2: 8-10, 4: 11-16



This series focuses on the discipleship vows we make when we join the church.








Pastor Joel will be preaching during the 9 am Contemporary Service and the 11 am Traditional Service or join us by watching our livestream services.

The 12:
"Fishers of Men"

Luke 5: 1-11



The uniqueness of the ministry of Christ was in the desire to help others. Jesus calls Simon and Andrew along with the sons of Zebedee to his nets to catch others into the boat of life. As modern disciples of Jesus Christ we too are called by name to bring others to the faith.



Pastor Alain will be preaching during our 9 am Gospel Service.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENU:


February 8, 2023
Pork Loin
Au Gratin Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Green Salad
Roll
Dessert


Dinner is served from 5 pm to 6pm in our Fellowship Hall

Fees:
Adult $7.50,
Youth (11-17) $2.00,
and children 10 and under are free.

Contact Suanne Wilson for more information
INVITATION FROM YOUNG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The Young Adult Sunday School Class is embracing the new church adventure of becoming part of the Global Methodist Church by beginning a study of the Doctrinal Standards of the Global Methodist Church. These standards can be found on their website, globalmethodist.org. We hope this will interest and motivate people to explore joining our Sunday School class. The first question people may ask themself is, Am I a YOUNG ADULT? I believe the current members may ask that question on occasion. The best thing to do is say a prayer and visit the class. I believe the Holy Spirit will answer that question for you. We hope to see you this Sunday.

We cam be found on the 2nd floor of the Discipleship Building in Mercy Room from 10 am to 11 am.
Mothers Together is for All Moms!

Our prayer is you will find Mothers Together a haven from the daily demands of life, a place to connect with other women and grow in your faith as we navigate the journey of motherhood together.

No mom will be left behind!

We meet the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month in Fellowship Small from 9:00 – 11:30am.

Our group is open to all moms looking for fellowship, sisterhood, and laughter.  Childcare is provided.

Contact Suanne for details @ 281-682-3013.
Please, Don’t Forget Your Church!!

Here are all the ways that you can give:

Web Giving: Logon to https://www.livingstonfmc.org/. At the top of the home page click on “Online giving”. Scroll down to “Choose a Fund”. You can link a credit/debit card or bank account or use your existing PayPal to give.
PayPal: Use your existing account to donate to businessmanager@livingstonfmc.org.
Auto Draft: Request a form from our financial manager, Cynthia Lane. The form can be emailed to you at your home. Fill the form out and return it to back to Cynthia. Be sure to choose which week of the month you want to draft to take place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) and to which fund (General, building, etc.)
Bank Bill Pay: Through your bank you can set up Livingston FMC as a vendor. Be sure to state in the memo which fund you want to give to (General, building, music, etc.)
UPCOMING STUDIES

Tuesday Morning Seekers

9:00 – 11:00am

Fellowship Small

Feb. 21 – April 4

Material Fee: $9.00



Women of Grace
Bible Study

Feb. 22 – April 5

9:00-10:45am

Fellowship Small

Material Fee: $11
ONGOING STUDY
Refiner’s Fire Men’s Group
Tuesday Evening Bible Study for Men
 6 – 8 pm in the Strength Room

We Work Together to Refine Christian Men to Reflect God’s Purpose through Study, Prayer, and Fellowship.
Come and grow your Faith with others who also struggle with finding the time, and opportunities to Study, Pray, Outreach, and Fellowship. Light snacks are provided.
                                                                                                     “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD.”   Malachi 3:3
Please Keep These People in Your Prayers:
Leon Bailey
Elliott Diggins
Katherine Wade
Susie Gearing
Family of ME Palmer
Larry Reed
Mason Harris
Jerry Riley Jr
Jeanette Stratmann
Keith & Claudia Hollis
Melba Day
Lisa VanWagner
Pat Grimsley
Rosie Barnes
Sandra Menefee
Zachary Dickerson
Ann & Bill Kingzett
Angela Figgs
Bonnie
Barry Brown
Debbie Wilson
Wanda & Leonard Roberson
Tara Stout
Gloria Wicks
Sharon McMahon
Pat Addison
Steffie Garcia
Mark
Brian Waddell
Marsha Jordan
Billie Garrison
Jerry Barnes
First Methodist Church of Livingston
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