Digital Newsletter

September 8-14, 2024

Sunday September 8, 2024

Mark 12 :28-31 Rev. Larry Patton

" Unpacking the Great Commandment"

8:30am and 11:00am services

Wednesday Night Dinner

September 11 at 5 PM

Join us Wednesday night for a Taste of Italy hosted by Jeremy Pyles.

Enjoy Baked Ravioli, Antipasto Salad, Italian Bread, and

Spumoni Ice Cream 

Children's Ministry

Flying Tacos and Family Bingo

September 29

A family game night and flying tacos - this is a can’t miss event! Dinner and fun for all ages. This is a great event to invite friends to get involved at PFMC in 2024. Register online or on the app.

CentriKid Camp

July 17-21, 2025

Timber Creek Camp

Pulaski, Mississippi

Interest Meeting

October 6, 2024

12:00 in Wesley 104

Children in grades 2-6

Male and Female Chaperones needed!

$75 per person deposit is required by February 1, 2025

3rd Grade Bible Presentation

September 15, 2024

If you have a child that is in third grade, Prattville First Methodist Church would like to present them with an age appropriate Bible!

Please let us know if you would like your child to participate!

Contact Stacey Lewis to make sure your child is a part of this special day in the life of the church!

(334) 221-9508 or slewis@prattvillemethodist.org

Youth Ministry

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!

Youth Dinner at Fox's Pizza Den

Sunday, Sep 8

All youth are invited to dinner at Fox's Pizza Den this Sunday

 following Genesis Singers.

Genesis Singers will meet from 5-6 PM.

Youth Parent Meeting

September 8

Please join us for a Parent Meeting at 5 PM in the Youth Room on Sunday, September 8!

If you are unable to attend and would like more information please email jenni@prattvillemethodist.org.

Women's Ministry

Men's Ministry

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!

Church Wide

Operation Christmas Child in September is

All About the Boys!



Let's continue with OCC in September with the boys!

Join us as we continue to prepare and focus for the OCC on-campus mission scheduled later this year!

Click on the link below to access the Amazon Wish List for September where,

"It's All About the Boys"

YMCA Adult Volleyball League

Participants need to be at least 16 years of age! We need at least 2 girls and 2 boys to be on the court. Anyone interested in participating can contact Stacey at 334-221-9508. 

Feel Called to Serve on the Care Meal Delivery Team?!

Contact Freda in the office: 334-365-5977

Or contact Cheryl Myers for More Info!

Baptisms at the Creek

September 22 at 5 PM

"And now why do you delay? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on his name.’"

-Acts 22:16

The Epistle of James - Pratt Hall - All SS Classes

Please meet in your classrooms prior to gathering in Pratt Hall to conduct class business, express cares and concerns, and to pray.

The study will begin at 10:00 a.m.

If you any questions contact daniel@prattvillemethodist.org.

The Journey

"For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God."

1 Cor. 2:10



Contact Daniel Patrick for more information.

Serve

Agape Dinner

Inviting the World into the House of the Lord



We are recruiting servers, waiters, waitresses, cooks, kitchen helpers, dinner participants, creative arts people, Maître d's, hosts and hostesses and general volunteers for a new serve opportunity! Come together as we invite the community into a fine dining experience surrounded in Christ's love.

An Agape Dinner is an experience where others can experience the love of Jesus through the Holy Spirit, through a meal, and through your loving service. We join together as a church to welcome the world.

Fall Classes

Fall Semester Class Now Open for Registration 



Come join us for a fun semester in Christian Apologetics each

Wed. night in rm. W104 at 6:00 p.m.

Register now as classes begin on Aug. 21.

*Seating is limited and academic books are required if you are wanting to gain the full experience.

Join Us as we Explore Financial Literacy for

the Faithful with Mark & Kristi Johnson.



Wednesday's at 6:00 pm

Room W208 starting Sept 25

Register for Baptism Class or to be

Baptized at the Creek 

Come join us for a fun class in Baptism or

to reaffirm your baptism at the creek.

All Ages are Encouraged to Attend.

Wed. Nights - Sept. 4, 11 & 18 - 6:00 p.m.

Music Ministry

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

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. 

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.

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!!

Updating our Church Directory 

Sept. 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Need a new directory picture or to update your information?

Between worship services and after the 11am service is your chance to do this.

Contact Kim Meadows or Carla Dageforde for more information.

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.

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!

Prayer Concerns

Church Family: Ray Brasel, Sabrina Colburn, Mike Harris, Frank & Betty Lamar, Nancy Lovvorn, Nalini Mark, Louise Moody, Janet Neighbors, Rosie Orr, Lily Paravicini, Carol Pearson, Eddie Pope, Linda Puckett, Cynthia Summers, the Vaughn Family, Jami White (new prayer needs) Sue Burton, Ken Daniel, Dee Fontana, Bruce Killough and Family, Wayne Lambert, Julie Price, Jeremy Pyles, Charles Tatum,

Extended Family: Richard Dudley, Dave Flanagan, Pat Flanagan, Tony Fox, Jessica Horsley, Hayes Hunter, Joy Jones, Jolie Lee, Kaye Little, Mabel Little, Stephanie Tinsley Mann, Sally Marie, Chad Ray, Debby Reynolds, David Russell, David Silk, Clayton Thompson, Christine Vetter, Jane Weldon, Jeff Whisnant (new prayer needs) Nel Millas

Death: Brenda Joyce Killough - mother of Bruce Killough

Memorials have been given in memory of the following:

Albert Striplin by Jackson Thornton & CO PC, Dr. & Mrs. Ed Mullins, Marianne & Tommy Gamper, Al & Tamara Pelham, Rita & Tommy Brown, First Community Bank, Madeira Powell, John Robin Short, James & Paula Carpenter, Frank & Tootsie Jones, and Billie & Greg Fowl

Mark Chambliss by Mary Ann Chambliss and Annette Brownell

Helen Sheffer by Madeira Powell and Sandra Taylor

Dear Church Family, Your prayers, kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged

by the family of Albert C. Striplin.

The flowers on the altar have been placed to the Glory of God in celebration of the baptism of Caroline Kate Dokas with love from Grandparents Adam and Susan Lawrence.