First Methodist Church - Steeple Call

Greetings!

Happy New Year!

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." Isaiah 60:1-3

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

Combined worship services will be held on January 4: The Rise at 9:45 a.m. and Traditional Worship at 11:00 a.m. There will be no Kids Sunday School. We invite families to worship together.
No Kids and Youth Sunday Nights

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COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICES

SUNDAY, JAN 4TH

Following the joy of Christmas and the celebration of our Savior’s birth, the Light who came into the world, we will gather for a simplified worship schedule on Sunday, Jan 4. We will offer two services only: The Rise at 9:45 AM and Traditional Worship at 11:00 AM.

BUILT IN LOVE - NEW SERMON SERIES JAN 11

“Built in Love” comes from Ephesians 4:15-16, where the Apostle Paul describes how the church grows and is sustained. The church is portrayed as a living body, under construction, with Christ as its head and love as the binding force. Built in Love reminds us that the church grows as each member faithfully lives their covenant with Christ as the head and love as the bond that holds us together.

This sermon series focuses on the membership vowels of First Methodist Church. Each week centers on one promise we make to strengthen the ministry of the church. Prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness are practical expressions of what love looks like when we live it out together. These vowels are how love takes shape in the everyday life of the church.

SUNDAY NIGHTS

Kids and Youth enjoy Christmas Break with your family!

SUNDAY SCHOOL

For this Sunday, we will welcome our kids in worship! On January 4th we are giving our Sunday School teachers a much deserved break. Shanna will have activity books for our children during the worship services. Enjoy this time of worship with your whole family!

Serve in Kids Sunday School

YOUTH SKI TRIP
Save the Date - February 20th

High School Youth Ski Trip!

Get ready for an unforgettable winter adventure! Our High School Youth Ski Trip is on the calendar. Stay tuned for more details about location and registration. It’s going to be a great time of faith and fellowship on the slopes!

AB PENGUIN PLUNGE

Join us on January 1st at 1:00pm in Atlantic Beach to experience an exhilarating start to the New Year! Bring your family, friends & coworkers to register as First Methodist Morehead City (largest group wins!) and wear a costume (best costume wins!) and support the Crystal Coast Hospice House and Hand 2 Hand Down East, Inc. Help us win the award for the largest civic organization. You can register online at penguin-plunge.org.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY MONTHLY MEETING

All women are invited to join us on Monday, January 5th at 12:30 p.m. for a Women’s Ministry meeting with guest speaker Sarah Lancaster from Young Life. We will gather in the Stanley Harrell Classroom. We hope you’ll join us!

WAVERUNNERS ADVENTURE - JANUARY 12, 2026

WaveRunners will be traveling to Yoder’s Dutch Pantry, located between Grifton and Vanceboro. Yoder’s Cafe is a simple cafe and market set in a farm supply store. It serves comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Their store is filled with unique items and everyday home hardware and garden items.

Leaving church at 9:30 and having lunch at 11:30. Register online or in the church office and join us for a day of Christian fellowship!!

2026 VISION AND VALUES NIGHTS

JANUARY 28-29, 2026 AT 5:30PM

As we begin a new year together, join us for a two night gathering including dinner, worship, and informational meetings. It is so important to remember the vision and values that we share together at First Methodist Church - who we are, why we are here, what we are doing, and how we can understand and accomplish the ministry that God has planned for us here on our little corner. Everyone is welcome! All committee chairs and members, all church members, even visitors! If you don’t know where you fit in the mission and ministry of our church, come and find your place to serve and to belong!

PROVIDE A MEAL FOR HABITAT VOLUNTEERS

We are looking ahead to 2026 and inviting individuals, families, or groups to sign up to provide a meal for the Habitat ReStore volunteers in Newport. Meals are delivered to the ReStore by 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each monthand typically serve about 12 volunteers.

Would you be willing to give of your time and help support this important ministry in the coming year? Providing a meal is a simple way to show appreciation and care for those who serve our community.

Use the link below to view the calendar and sign up for an available date.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA4AD2DA5F4C52-61319570-habitat

Thank you for your continued support! Please contact Jenn Hill, our missions chair, if you have any questions.

Adult Sunday School Classes

We are excited to welcome new members to our Adult Sunday School Classes! Classes are open throughout the year and meet at 9:45am on the second floor of the atrium building. To find the classes, simply use the stairs or elevator and follow the hallway to the office reception area. From there, take the hallway to the left and you will find the following Sunday school classes in the order listed below:

Classroom 1 - Faith and Life: Fletcher Poulk

Library - Jackie Eure Class: Vivian Forehand

Classroom 3 - Buck Matthews Class: Diane Hardee and Ken Bobbitt

Classroom 4 - Stanley Harrell Class: Stanley Harrell

Large Conf Room - Bible Study Class: Jay Smith

We hope you will join us for a time of learning and fellowship!