Greetings!

Thank you for your patience during the winter weather. If you missed the online worship service, there is a link below to catch up before Sunday. We look forward to joining you in person on Sunday, February 8th.

KIDS CHOIR

Kids Choir will meet on Sunday, Feb 8th with Miranda in the Kids Choir Room on the 1st Floor Wallace Building.

SUNDAY NIGHTS

Kids and Youth will meet on Super Sunday, Feb 8th from 5:30-7:00pm.

SAVE THE DATE - VBS

Get ready for an adventure in God’s amazing creation! Vacation Bible School will be June 15–19, 2026. This year’s theme, Rainforest – Exploring the Nature of God, invites kids to explore the rainforest and discover God’s love in exciting, hands-on ways! Registration will open on March 15th.

YOUTH SKI TRIP

Registration is OPEN - February 20th-22nd

High School Youth Ski Trip to Massanutten Ski Resort!

Get ready for an unforgettable winter adventure! Our High School Youth Ski Trip booked. Registration is $300 per youth (scholarships available). We will leave Friday after school and return on Sunday. Register for Ski Trip!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

WITH PASTOR SARAH

Order your study book!

Join us on Wednesday evenings from 5:45–6:45 p.m. in The Loft for a 10-week Bible study beginning February 11th. We will skip 2/18 and 4/8 so it will conclude 4/22. 

Knowing Jesus as Savior focuses on the Gospel of Luke shining a light on God’s plan of salvation throughout history, culminating in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The link to the study book is available through the church website and app.

VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY

Interested in going deeper in your faith but struggling to find the time? Join Pastor Sarah for a virtual bible study for 10 weeks beginning on Feb 11th! Read along through the daily reader. Participate in a group text thread with Pastor Sarah and other participants to share prayer concerns and thoughts on the readings and to hold each other accountable for doing the daily reading. Opportunities to drop in for discussion with Pastor Sarah and other participants will be scheduled throughout the study (these will look like open office hours at the church and coffee shops). Click here to contact Pastor Sarah if interested in Virtual Bible Study

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER:

A VALENTINE LOVE CONCERT

FEBRUARY 8TH

A Valentine Love Concert featuring Morehead Brass Consortium and Sunnie Gail Ballou will be held in our sanctuary on Sunday, February 8th at 3 pm. The music selections have been carefully selected to speak of Love. “All I Ask of You” combined with “Phantom of the Opera” will be a featured organ solo. Various music styles will complete the program reflecting different aspects of love. This concert is free and everyone is invited to enjoy the music, the stories behind the music performed by these local musicians.

BOOK CLUB IN THE LIBRARY

FEBRUARY 11TH
Join us in the church library on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM for great discussion and fellowship. Come share your thoughts, enjoy good company, and grow together through reading! If you haven't caught up on the reading that is OK! Reach out to Becky Lail if you have any questions.

CARNEGIE HALL CHOIR WATCH PARTY

FEBRUARY 12, 2026 AT 5:30PM

Join us for a special evening of celebration and gratitude at our Carnegie Hall Choir Watch Party and Thank You Dinner on February 12 at 5:30 PM.

This gathering is hosted by our choir as a heartfelt thank you to our church family for your incredible support. Because of your encouragement and generosity, our choir had the extraordinary opportunity to attend and sing at Carnegie Hall, participating in the world premiere of Gloria by Mary McDonald.

Come celebrate with us as we give thanks and watch the performance together.

WAVERUNNERS LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SALT

FEBRUARY 15TH AT 12:00PM

Join the WaveRunners for a time of fellowship and conversation at a Dutch lunch at Southern Salt on February 15 at 12:00 PM. Each person will cover their own meal. Please register in advance to provide the restaurant with an accurate headcount. Registration is available in the church office or register HERE.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

FEBRUARY 18, 2026 AT 12:10PM and 6:00PM

Join us as we begin the season of Lent with an Ash Wednesday worship service. This service includes prayer, Scripture, reflection, and the imposition of ashes as we remember our need for repentance and God’s grace. All are welcome to attend as we prepare our hearts for Easter together.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

FEBRUARY 23RD FROM 9-3PM

First Methodist Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on February 23rd in the Fellowship Hall. Blood drives are held every other month and are a vital way to serve our community and help save lives. Register online at redcross.org. If you would like to volunteer or provide snacks for the canteen, your service is always welcome.

LENTEN LUNCHES

TUESDAYS AT 12:10PM

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 24, 2026

Lenten Lunches will begin on Tuesday, February 24th @ 12:10pm with a brief service in the Sanctuary followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend and no reservations are needed.

THE CHOSEN SEASON 4

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 24, 2026

On Tuesdays beginning February 24^th, Pastor Powell and Fletcher will be leading two small groups exploring the The Chosen Season 4. One group will meet from 1:30-3:00 and the second from 7-8:30pm. Come join us in the large conference room on the second floor of the Arendell Building as we travel with Jesus and his disciples through this compelling telling of his life, message, and mission. You may want to watch the episode before coming to group time, but it’s not required. No registration necessary. The Chosen is available free at the website or via streaming services. 

2026 COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP

JULY 18-25

Prayerfully consider joining our upcoming mission trip to Costa Rica, scheduled for July 18-25. This is a unique chance to serve, make a difference, and experience the beauty of Costa Rica, all while being a part of a life-changing adventure and serving with our missionary Wil Bailey! 

The total cost for the trip is $700, which covers transportation, lodging, meals, and all mission-related activities. A $400 deposit is due at signup to reserve your spot. The deadline to commit to the trip is February 1st, as this will allow us to begin fundraising efforts and finalize planning.

REGISTER HERE!

MEMORIALS

Memorial gifts have been received in loving memory of Tommy Webb, Bobby Pridgen, and Susan Craver. We give thanks for their lives and for the generosity of those who have honored their memory through these gifts.

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!

Crystal Coast Al-Anon Family Group

Meets on Mondays at 6 pm

Stanley Harrell Room

2026 Red Cross Blood Drives

9:00am-3:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

February 23rd

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June 22nd

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