Hello First,

We are waiting...Come, Lord Jesus. Advent Devotionals with daily scriptures and readings from our friends have been made available in print and online for this advent season. We wait and prepare our hearts to celebrate the joy on Christmas Morning.

We come together this Sunday at 5:00 pm for the LoveFeast and Candlelight Service. Coffee and Moravian bread are served as we sing carols and light candles reflecting upon the love of God. High School youth are invited to Plaza Mexico for dinner afterward.

The Waverunners are gathering again to travel to Mike's Farm this Tuesday, December 6th. Space is still available if you would like to register!

The Lord comes to bring peace,

First Methodist Morehead City

THIS SHALL BE A SIGN FOR YOU

Isaiah 7:14

Luke 2:12

The Prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Luke spoke of a Sign - An act of God speaking forth Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. That Sign is ultimately Jesus, the very incarnation of God’s hope, peace, love, and joy for his children and creation. With this Sign, God breaks in to save – to forgive and redeem - those who embrace the Sign. May this be US!

Hope, Peace, Love, Joy. Here is your sign! “You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Place a sign in your yard so that neighbors and those passing by will get to share in this good news. Advent signs are being delivered this week. Look on your doorstep/porch, then place the sign where you’d like to share the news of the birth of a son - Immanuel. Advent Devotionals with daily scriptures and readings from our friends have been made available for this advent season. We wait and prepare our hearts to celebrate the joy on Christmas Morning.

Still have a few spots available!

For those that have registered please pay $35 asap. If you have registered and cannot attend, please let us know! If you would like to go, simply click the button below to register.

You are invited to celebrate in the retirement of Ms. Vera Price, Early Learning Center Director, on Sunday, December 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Do you have a picture of Ms. Vera in action? We would love to gather a collection of images. You can send your pictures to Sarah Williams at swilliams@fumcmhc.org.

Tour of Tryon Palace

22 Waverunners enjoyed a beautiful Monday in New Bern touring Tryon Palace and having lunch at The Chelsea. It is always a great time being together. We have an opportunity for you to join us at Mike’s Farm on Dec 6th. Register online or call the church office.

Moravian Lovefeast and Candlelight Service

December 4th at 5:00 pm

You're invited to the Moravian Lovefeast and Candlelight Service held in the Church Sanctuary, Sunday, December 4th at 5:00 PM. Share in the love and joy of the season by reflecting upon the love of God through this unique worship service. Coffee and Moravian bread are served as we sing carols and light candles. This service has been a tradition at First Methodist Church since December 1988.

High School Youth will be going to Plaza Mexico after the LoveFeast. 

Meet in the atrium and we will carpool together.

Place a poinsettia in the church in honor or in memory of a loved one. They are $20 each and can be ordered at the church office or online. The poinsettia will be available for pickup on December 11th after the worship service. All other poinsettias will be delivered to our homebound. The last day to order will be December 5th.

First Methodist Church adopts 50 families from Project Christmas Cheer of Carteret County each year. They are adopted by individuals, Sunday School classes, and other groups. Those not adopted, are shopped for by the church shoppers. In addition to the gifts purchased by the persons who adopt the family, we furnish a box of food for each family. The angels to be adopted are located in the church office and available through Lisa Chappell or Doris Wade during our Sunday worship services. You can also contact us through our website/app if you are interested in adopting or volunteering to deliver.Contact the church office or Lisa Chappell at 252-531-9705 with any questions!

What can you do?

1)Adopt a family or child

2) Give to the Christmas Cheer Fund to purchase food and gifts for those not adopted

3) Help Deliver December 17th

Celebrating the joyful news of Christ's birth, the Chancel Choir will perform Mary McDonald's "Festival of Christmas" which features the exciting and inspiring music of the season. Incorporating more than a dozen well-known Christmas carols and five original songs, the story unfolds through music and narrative. We invite you to the Festival of Christmas on Sunday, December 18th at 8:30 and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.

Christmas is a time of journeys. Long ago a young couple journeyed from Nazareth to Bethlehem - To welcome a child who had journeyed from the riches of heaven into the poverty of a manger - On a mission to redeem the world. On December 18th, you are invited to make a journey with us here at First Methodist. From 4:00-6:00 pm you are invited to drive through our parking lots pausing at scenes of the first Bethlehem journey - seeing and hearing the announcements of the prophets, God’s words to Joseph and Mary, the busy Bethlehem Inn, the shepherds in the field, the angels, the Wisemen, and of course, the little baby lying in a manger. Family groups will be setting these scenes; luminaries will light your path. You never have to leave your car! Just roll down the window to remember and celebrate the Journey to Bethlehem.

Ladies Christmas Tea

Hosted by the Methodist Women's Agape Circle

Ladies are invited to join us for a Christmas High Tea on Monday, December 19th at three o’clock in the afternoon in the Fellowship Hall. Sip and sing carols as Susan Griffith plays our Christmas favorites. RSVP to the church office at 726-7102 or click below if you plan to attend. 

Joy to the World!

Sing the carols and share the joy of the season as we travel from home to home. All are welcome. We will gather at the church and divide into small groups and drive in our separate cars to 5-8 houses per group and sing! The gathering time will be announced closer to the date. This is a gift of joy and love sure to bless both those in their homes and those singing.

HIGH SCHOOL: WE ARE GOING TO PLAZA MEXICO AFTER THE LOVEFEAST 

Kids and Youth are invited to join the whole church for the Lovefeast and Candlelight Service on December 4th. We will not have regular Sunday Night Programming.

(Nursery and child care will be provided for kids who choose not to worship with their families)

Join us for a high school dinner at Plaza Mexico after the LoveFeast. We will carpool from the church. Let us know if you are planning to go so we can give them a headcount.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Last Sunday brought the first Sunday in Advent. Our Sunday school classes were busy learning about Chrismons. They learned what the Butterfly and the Alpha and Omega Chrismons mean. They even made ornaments to eventually take home to share with their families. Come and join us as we continue to learn more about Chrismons this Advent season! 

CHILDREN'S ADVENT

Advent books have been mailed to families with children 12 and under. It is a wonderful way for families to get ready for the big day! If you do not receive one please let Shanna du Mont know and we will make sure you get one.

ALTAR FLOWERS

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given in celebration of Roy and Jean Kittrell's 64th wedding anniversary, by their family.

NOVEMBER MEMORIALS

In Honor or in Memory of - November 2022

During the month of November 2022, First Methodist Church received memorials gifts in memory of Lela Canfield, Yates Neagle, Catherine Styron, Carolyn Moran, Don Neptune, Marlene Kelly, and Linda Morey.

In addition, donations were received in honor of

Rachel Mundine and Ralph Wade.

THANK YOU

Dear Pastors and FUMCMHC,

Thank you so much for everything you all did through our time together while honoring our wife and mother. The memorial service was absolutely perfect. We are so thankful for wonderful pastors and an amazing church family.

Sincerely,

The family of Deanie Overton

Week of Dec 1 - Dec 7

1 Brad McIntosh

1 Arlene Burns

1 Nadia Gray

1 Dykeman Baily IV

1 Samantha Decker

1 Tucker Jenkins

1 Meredith Knowles

2 Jamie Gould

2 Danny Boyd

2 Kim McCoury

2 Gilliam Parker

2 Gracie Kittrell

3 Gail Gentry

3 Polly Norris

3 Elise Gay

4 Dianne Phillips

4 Mary Lynne Osteen

4 John Harris

4 Mia Oswald

5 Mary Hughes

5 Karen Hillyer

5 Joy Whitlow

5 Jeff Harlow

6 Peggy Fisher

6 Cathy Mann

6 McKenzie Henry

7 Victoria Hall

7 Ann Hanley Barnett

Please let us know if we do not have your birthday in our system. We don't want to miss anyone!