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Digital Newsletter
November 23, 2024
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Sunday November 24, 2024
"Love First!"
Revelation 1:4-7
John, to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed[a] us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests serving[b] his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will wail on account of him.
So it is to be. Amen.
Pastor Daniel Patrick
Services at 8:30 and 11:00 am
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Stewardship 2025
We each have different motivations and capacities for giving, and every gift and pledge to First Methodist is gratefully received.
Please prayerfully complete the following Digital Estimate of Giving Card and submit it in the church
Finance Office (by clicking Submit).
Please use this time to prayerfully reflect on the many ways you count yourself blessed, and then pledge gratefully, generously, and joyfully your support of our ministries in 2025.
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Join us at Prattville First Methodist Church for the season of Advent!
Click the link below to learn more!
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Advent Bible Study
Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19
Advent Bible Study with Pastor Larry, "Prepare Him Room".
This study will be offered on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11, and 18 and on Thursdays at 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 5, 12, and 19 in Wesley 104.
Contact the church office to sign up for the class.
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Parents Night out
December 13
PFMC Kids and Youth Ministries will be hosting
a PARENT’S NIGHT OUT! Parents are invited to
drop off your children from 5-8pm at PFMC so you can enjoy a night out! Children will enjoy dinner, crafts, snacks, cookie decorating and fun!!! Space is limited, so register now!
Cost is $10 per person and all proceeds
will benefit the Genesis Singers Choir Tour!
All children 6th Grade and under are welcome!
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PFMC Kids Winter Retreat
PFMC Kids will join with other Methodist Churches in our area for an "Adventures in Faith" Winter Retreat! It will be held at Shocco Springs in Talladega, Alabama from January 31 through February 2! This fun weekend will include meaningful worship, Bible Stories, prayer, fun activities, exciting entertainment and so much more!!! The cost will be $150 per person and will include all meals, and transportation to and from camp! Children in grades 3-6 will not want to miss it!
Contact Stacey Lewis for registration.
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CentriKid Camp
July 17-21, 2025
Timber Creek Camp
Pulaski, Mississippi
Children in grades 2-6
Male and Female Chaperones needed!
$75 per person deposit is required by
February 1, 2025
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Youth Christmas Party
December 4
Join us from 6:00-7:30pm on December 4
for a night of food and fun at Pastor Larry & Faith Patton's Home. Bring a $10 gift for Dirty Santa!
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Strength to Stand
January 18-20, 2025
The last payment is due January 6th!
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Bible Club Christmas Party
December 1
Come join us as we host the children in
Pratt Court for a Christmas party at PFMC!
There will be fun, food, and Christmas crafts!
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Student Bible Study
Wednesday Nights
Students are invited to participate in our Student Bible Study at
6 PM on Wednesdays.
Dinner in Pratt Hall from 5-6 PM.
Bring your Bible, a journal, and a friend!
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Genesis Singers
Sunday, November 24
Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM will be the last rehearsal.
We will sing on Sunday, December 8 at the 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM services.
We will also sing on Tuesday, December 24 at the 3:00 service.
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New PFMC Women's Small Group:
Faithfulness
Join us on Monday Nights at 6:00 p.m. as we Celebrate all
that God is doing in Small Groups!
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New PFMC Women's Small Group:
Joyfulness
Join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:00 p.m. as we Celebrate all that God is doing in Small Groups!
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Small Group Sign-Up
Join us in a Rick Burgess Man Church PURSUIT
small group by clicking below.
Together we will be exploring: identity, integrity, purpose, surrender, passion, commitment, compassion and influence as men in alignment with God.
Don't Delay - Sign-up Below!
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PFMC Church Merch
Visit the link below to purchase some exclusive PFMC merch!
10% of sales are donated to our church ministries.
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Christmas Parade Watch Party
December 6 at 6 PM
We will host a Prattville Christmas Parade Watch Party on Friday, December 6, 2025! Bring your chairs and join us to watch the parade along 4th Street in front of the church! We will be giving away FREE pizza, water, and Hot Chocolate! Church members are encouraged to bring individually wrapped dessert items to share with our community! The parade starts at 7:00pm, so arrive early to get the best spot!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Serve Nov. 24, December 8 & 22
Request for Volunteer Dec. 8
Volunteers are needed to lead the December 8th service. If you would like to serve, play the piano, share a message of hope, and sing songs please contact Daniel Patrick in the church office. Thank you!
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The Agape Dinner New Information Briefing
Nov. 24 & Nov. 25
Join us in Pratt Hall on Nov. 24 & Nov. 25 to hear all about The Agape Dinner Serve Event! All questions will be answered, so don't miss out on this service opportunity!
*Note: If you attended a previous briefing - there is no need to attend another.
Nov. 24 at 12:00 PM (after worship service)
Nov. 25 at 10:00 AM
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Handbell Choir
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
Our Handbell Choir meets on Tuesdays at
5:30 PM. Contact Jeremy for more information!
jeremy@prattvillemethodist.org
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50 Forward Adult Choir
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
The 50 Forward Singers is open to anyone age 50 or older who has a desire to serve through music. This group meets weekly to rehearse hymns and popular music from the "good ol' days" to present to residents at local nursing facilities.
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Sanctuary Altar
Flower Calendar
There are Sundays available each month for you to honor or memorialize someone important in your life!
Contact Freda Clark at freda@prattvillemethodist.org or
(334-365-5977) in the church office to reserve your date on the calendar for the upcoming weeks and months.
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Prayer Changes Things
We believe this and trust that you do too! If you are a prayer warrior or feel led to start praying more intentionally over our church, its ministries and our church family, we invite you to join our Prayer Team. We meet in person on Sundays @ 8:00 am in the Upper Room above the Sanctuary in 202.
The Lord is calling you to do something that is bigger than yourself. Come and find your place and be a part of our Legacy Prayer Team!!
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Our church directory is available to view on your mobile device! Instant Church Directory - the program we use to build our church directory - has a free app for church members to download. Go to the App Store on your phone. Search for Instant Church Directory. Download the app. Sign in with your email address and create your own password (you don’t need an administrative password to access the directory). Anytime updates are made to the directory, they will update on your device too. In the app, you will be able to search for church members' photos, and can call, email and text right from the app! Please check your information on the app and make sure it is correct. If you aren't able to log in, then we don't have your correct email address. The online directory is separate from the church database, so call the church office with any edits/changes to your contact info. | |
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From the app, you can watch services live, get access to our digital newsletter, safely give your offerings to the church, check the full prayer list, read the Bible, check on upcoming events and so much more, right from your cell phone!
Download it today from Apple or Android app stores and type “Prattville First Methodist.” It only takes a few seconds!
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Prayer Concerns
Church Family: Ray Brasel, Jane Carver, Sabrina Colburn, Sallie Crab, Gary Golson, Mike Harrell, Lera Hill, Nathan Key, Frank & Betty Lamar, Nancy Lovvorn, Nalini Mark, Louise Moody, Carol Pearson, Eddie Pope, Julie Price, Linda Puckett, Shannon & Roger Riley, Al Shanks, the Vaughn Family, Jami White (new prayer needs) Ken Daniel, Linda McCullough and Family, Pam Ray
Extended Family: Loriene Benniger, Michael Dillonaire, Richard Dudley, Dave Flanagan, Pat Flanagan, Tony Fox, Jessica Horsley, Timothy Howell, Hayes Hunter, Joy Jones, Jolie Lee, Kaye Little, Mabel Little, Doren Livingston, Lorraine McCracken, Nel Millas, Jimmy Poynor, Chad Ray, Debby Reynolds, Lynda Striepe, Clayton Thompson, Christine Vetter (new prayer needs) Denise Butts, Angela Carpenter, Duncan Jennings, Hosey Jennings,
Death: Mervis Patricia McCullough - mother of Linda McCullough
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The flowers on the altar have been placed to the Glory of God
in honor of Dene Cleveland’s birthday with love from
Celeste, Callahan & Camille Minor and Chip, Kayla & Ford Cleveland.
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