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Breakthrough Prayer
God, may your Holy Spirit's power overshadow my mind, thoughts, will, and agenda for what you desire to birth anew in me, through me, and around me. Amen.
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As First Church's 28-day prayer experience launches, we will take time in worship this week to reflect on our need to be still, to wait, and to connect with God's power through prayer.
If you ordered a copy of the Dynamite Prayer book, it will be available for pick-up in the Welcome Center this Sunday during the Sunday School hour or in the church office during normal business hours. The $10/book cost is due at pick-up.
During the month of February, look for a Breakthrough Prayer or Prayer Hold on our social media each day.
| | Get Your Keystone Karaoke Tickets | | Keystone Karaoke is just around the corner. Tickets for this February 7th fundraiser are still available. If you would like to support this vibrant ministry and enjoy a fun evening, please contact Connie Warford (tenn.homes@comcast.net) or Phyllis Spangler (pspangler@fumcor.org) to purchase tickets today! | | Parent's Night Out Is Back! | | Grief Support Opportunities | | The Centering Prayer group that used to meet at First Church is now gathering at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The group meets every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in St. Stephen's Chapel. Centering prayer lasts about an hour with 20 minutes of silent prayer time. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Carol Gardner at (865-304-2093, gardnerwe@gmail.com) or Judy Smith (yahyahjude@yahoo.com). | | |
The Blessing Box outside St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is for community use. Take the food and supplies you need, and donate whatever you can. It’s best to drop donations at the St. Stephen’s church office, which is inside the drive-thru entrance. Office hours are 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The most-needed items are: canned meats, ravioli/spaghetti cans with easy-open tops, peanut butter, protein bars, individual tuna packs, feminine pads, adult pull-ups, water, and protein drinks. Contacts: Vicki Hinkel (vhinkel@comcast.net) at FUMC or Suzanne Norman (snorman04@comcast.net) at St. Stephen’s.
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February Special Offering -
Community Meals
| | The special monthly offering for February will support the Wednesday Night Community Meals. Did you know this important outreach ministry of First Church is not funded through the general budget but rather through grants and donations? Approximately 180 meals are packed by volunteers each Wednesday evening, meaning over 9,000 meals are served annually. Your support of the Community Meal Program serves a critical need in our community while also opening doors to life-giving fellowship. To support the January Special Offering, mail a check to the church with "Community Meals" in the memo line, or follow the link below. | |
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Worship for February 1
Dynamite Prayer Series
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 42: 6-9
Psalm 27
Acts 10: 34-36, 39-40, 44-47
Luke 24: 45-49
8:45 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship - Multipurpose Room
Preaching: Rev. Clair Sauer, Rev. Ken Sauer
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In Sympathy
First United Methodist Church mourns the loss of Mike Cates, who joined FUMC on February 22, 1981, and died on January 28, 2026. Please be in prayer for Mike's wife, Linda, his son, Josh, and all of Mike's family and friends. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.
In the Hospital
Beth Crumb
Jennifer Ducko
Carol Stoops
Dismissed
Gerald Boyd
Dan Nagle
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Offering 1-12-2026 through 1-18-2026: $31,194
2026 YTD Offering: $66,150.40
2025 YTD Offering: $79,079.25
January Special Offering (Community Assistance Fund): $1,115
Thank you to all of you who mailed in your financial gifts or continued to give online.
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