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Prayer for November
O Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name above the earth. Your glory surrounds us every day and your mercies are new every morning. When we think of all you’ve ordered and created we are humbled to realize that you sing over us, you consider us your children. Thank you, Father. As we enter into a new month help us to remember to rejoice with those who are rejoicing and to grieve with those who grieve. Lord, give us grace to support one another. Give us eyes to see new ways of honoring you and open our imaginations to discover your leading in our lives.
Father, help us to live each day to the full being true to you in every way. Jesus, help us to give ourselves away to others being kind to every one we meet. Spirit, help us to love the lost, proclaiming Christ in all we do and say.
Amen.
Suzanne Unger
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Prayer Chain - Our prayer chain passes along urgent prayer needs. To activate the Prayer Chain after hours contact: Molly Strickland, 229-343-3011.
Minister on Call (after hours & weekends). Our pastoral staff now shares one on call phone. To reach the Minister on Call after hours and on weekends call 229-733-1075.
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NOVEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING:
November 1: Bike Ministry
November 8: Military Support & Outreach
November 15: Altar Fund
November 22: Salvation Army
November 29: The Lord’s Pantry
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FIRST METHODIST TRIVIA QUIZ:
From your Church Archivists/Historians:
Gordon & Meri Beth—(answers on the bottom of the page.) *Verification of answers can be found by a visit to the Historical Room.
1) Before the Martha H. Pelle/Richard P. Wuller, Sr. playground was built between Ford Hall and the sanctuary building, what occupied the space?
2) When the Haley Memorial Youth Center was completed in 1952, what were the after-school programs offered to the youth?
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WONDER OF CHRISTMAS:
A Family Advent Celebration Join us on Sunday, November 29, following our 10:30 AM worship service in Ford Hall for a special family Advent celebration. Enjoy lunch together and journey through the Christmas story with interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to discover the wonder of Jesus’ birth. Bring the whole family as we make room in our hearts and homes for Jesus this Christmas season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Register your family: Click Here!
SEAWORLD SLEEPOVER
An overnight adventure for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders inside the SeaWorld, Orlando theme park has been booked for January 29-30. Save the date and be on the lookout for registration to open later this month.
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Allison Vandenbergh
Director of Children’s Ministries
avandenbergh@firstmethodistalbany.com
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Our Preschool has been filled with fun, fellowship, and so many sweet memories! We recently enjoyed our annual Trunk or Treat in the gym, where our little ones had a wonderful time visiting tables, collecting treats, and enjoying all the excitement of the season. We also celebrated Donuts with Grownups, a special morning filled with sweet treats, big smiles, and precious moments shared with the special people in our children’s lives.
Now, we are looking forward to gathering our entire Preschool family together for our Thanksgiving Feast! This will be a special time for our little ones and teachers to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the many blessings God has given us. As we enter this season of thankfulness, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and joy for our precious children, supportive families, dedicated teachers, and wonderful church family. We are so blessed to be a part of a church that allows us to love, teach, and nurture these little hearts each day while sharing the love of Jesus. From the smallest hands to the biggest smiles, we have so much to be thankful for at First Methodist Preschool!
Ashlee Crawford, Director of Preschool
acrawford@firsthmethodistalbany.com
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Connect with us on Sundays from 4:00-6:00PM in the Youth Center. Join us for devotions, small groups, snack supper, and a group activity. More info below!
Happy Fall from Thrive Student Ministry! Our first Hosanna Mission Tour fundraisers are this month;
we are introducing a new Fall Booster Sunday on Sunday, November 15th. We will also be selling ornaments of the Walden Chapel "Good Shepherd" window during Advent, beginning Sunday, November 29th. We thank you for all your support of our Youth Missions!
UPCOMING THIS NOVEMBER:
NOVEMBER 1 - NO PM YOUTH ACTIVITIES - BRANDON & EMMA ON VACATION
NOVEMBER 8 - NO PM YOUTH ACTIVITIES - BRANDON & EMMA ON VACATION
NOVEMBER 15 - FALL BOOSTER SUNDAY IN AM - FRIENDSGIVING
NOVEMBER 22 - HS & MS NIGHT - MINI LOCK-IN
NOVEMBER 29 - BIG NIGHT OUT - ADVENT ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER BEGINS
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Brandon Keaton, Director of Music and Student Ministries,
bkeaton@firstmethodistalbany.com
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FIRST METHODIST TRIVIA QUIZ:
1) a hard surface, two-goal basketball court
2) Five afternoons a week from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, chaperoned activities included two-lane bowling, playing pool, dancing to 45 records, participating in a photography lab, and enjoying refreshments at a snack bar manned by a volunteer soda jerk.
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