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November 12, 2024
Weekly Prayer Focus: For our Veterans
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Thank you, Veterans, for your service, sacrifice, and courage. We are deeply grateful for the freedom and safety you’ve helped protect. We thank God for you and your example of strength and selflessness. | |
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Angel Tree Outreach
If you did not yet sign up to help with Angel Tree, it's not too late! We are still in need of shoppers (shop and get reimbursed) and sponsors (be assigned a child or children to shop for on your own). Call the church office Mon-Thursday or stop by the table in the Gathering Lobby this Sunday to receive your packet(s). You'll find a wish list and other helpful instructions inside. We can't wait to show God's love to our community in this way for our annual Angel Tree outreach.
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Breakfast with Santa Tickets
Saturday, December 7, 8:00-10:00am
Tickets are now available for Breakfast with Santa! Your $5 ticket includes a morning of good food, crafts, and a photo-op and visit with Santa. You can purchase your tickets on Sunday at the Hospitality Desk or the Nursery Check-in Counter while supplies last!
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Senior Adult Thanksgiving Potluck
Monday, November 18, 11:00am
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck with Storyteller, Robyn Rennick in the Banquet Room. Sign up at the Hospitality Desk to bring a side or a desert!
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Senior Adults Bellingrath Gardens Trip
Monday, December 2, 12:15-8:00pm
Join us for a beautiful evening together as we explore Bellingrath Gardens during their annual Christmas celebration. The cost is $25/person and includes transportation, admission, and dinner. You can sign-up and pay this Sunday at the Hospitality Desk!
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Looking Ahead: Save the Date!
Monday, November 18: Senior Adult Thanksgiving Potluck
Monday, December 2: Senior Adult Bellingrath Gardens Trip
Wednesday, December 4: Hanging of the Greens (6:00pm) & Fellowship Cafe (4:30pm)
Saturday, December 7: Breakfast with Santa
Monday, December 9: Redemption Store/Senior Adult/Grumpy Old Men Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 11: Night of Hope Musical Celebration & Fellowship Cafe (4:30pm)
Wednesday, December 18: The Longest Night Service
Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services (3pm- Contemporary, 6pm- Traditional)
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Join the Hospitality Team! Ushers Needed!
Looking for a way to serve, meet new people, and make a difference? The Hospitality Team checks all of those boxes AND they’re looking for more friendly faces to join them! Visit Renee at the Hospitality Desk to fill out a volunteer card with your time/duty preference and be placed on a rotating schedule. Thank you for your willingness to make others feel welcomed and loved!
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Bright Bridge Volunteers Needed
Wednesdays weekly, Sundays monthly
Bright Bridge exists to show God’s love to those in need in the Brownsville area. Each Wed, we send a team of volunteers to cook. One Sunday a month we host a time of worship and serve the evening meal. We need more willing hands and hearts to join this wonderful team! Email renee@perdidobay.church to find out more.
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Grumpy Old Men Group: Join us! | Come and be a part of the Grumpy Old Men - a service oriented group that meets each Thursday at 8:00am in the Activities Center for fellowship and planning projects. We would love to have you join us- young or old, man or woman! | | |
Volunteers Needed at the Redemption Store | |
The Redemption Store is in need of willing hearts and helping hands to fill shifts throughout the week! If you are interested, contact april@perdidobay.church. Find out more about the Redemption Store by clicking here.
Donations are accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am-Noon. Thank you!
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Barnabas Meal Ministry
Going through a challenging time? The Barnabas Ministry exists to provide meals for those who are facing heath difficulties, loss, or other life challenges. If this group of volunteers can be there for you in this way, please call the church office or email renee@perdidobay.church to be connected with Barnabas.
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Hoping to get involved? A page on our website features specific opportunities to fulfill volunteer needs as they arise. Have some extra time on your hands? Visit our website at www.perdidobay.church/serve to find ways to help out! Contact the church to find out more about how to get involved in the ministries listed.
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Activities Center Yoga
Tuesdays weekly
If you are looking for a way to build strength, flexibility, and balance, come check out the Tuesday morning yoga classes available in our gym. Becca Schmidt offers Gentle Yoga from 8:30-9:45am and Chair Yoga from 10:00-11:00am. All classes are on a drop-in basis. The cost is $5 for Gentle Yoga and $3.50 for Chair Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat and beach towel, and wear comfortable attire. No matter your age, you can find a class that suits your needs. If you have any questions, contact the church office to be connected with Becca!
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Transformance Fitness
Transformance is a strength training class for children and adults that takes place each Monday and Thursday in the Activities Center at various times throughout the day. $75/month or $15/day. See more by visiting our website.
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Activities Center Yoga
Tuesdays weekly
If you are looking for a way to build strength, flexibility, and balance, come check out the Tuesday morning yoga classes available in our gym. Becca Schmidt offers Gentle Yoga from 8:30-9:45am and Chair Yoga from 10:00-11:00am. All classes are on a drop-in basis. The cost is $5 for Gentle Yoga and $3.50 for Chair Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat and beach towel, and wear comfortable attire. No matter your age, you can find a class that suits your needs. If you have any questions, contact the church office to be connected with Becca!
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Quilters on the Key
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
You're invited to join this group for a time of fellowship and quilting in the Activities Center. Quilts and other items are crafted and given to persons facing difficult situations as a gesture of comfort and thoughtfulness. Use your talents to spread the love of God as part of this important group of service and fellowship.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
The Prayer Shawl Ministry exists to knit and crochet blankets and other items of comfort and encouragement. These items are given to newborn babies, those facing health issues, and more. Come and be a part of this group of fellowship and giving- all are welcome! It's a wonderful time of getting to know others while also making a difference for those who need to feel God's care.
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If you are confined to home and find yourself in need of a friendly listening ear, please give us a call. We want you to know that we are here for you, to listen or to help if you have a need. We want to stay in touch with you, please feel free to call us at the church number 850-492-2135 and ask to be connected with the visitation team.
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Give Thanks Reading and Podcast Plan
Join us in our current podcast series "Give Thanks," as we prepare our hearts for this season of gratefulness!
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Young Adults Bible Study
Sundays at 10:10am
A new Young Adults Bible Study has recently begun for college aged students and 20-somethings. Come and bring a friend! We will begin by reading the book of Luke together in Room A104 of the Activities Center.
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Men's Bible Study
Mondays at 6:00am in the Activities Center
All men are invited to join us as we read Isaiah by The Wiersbe Bible Study Series. Call the church office for more information.
Women's and Young Women's Bible Studies
The Women’s Bible Study and Young Women's Bible Study recently resumed and it's not too late to jump in if you'd like to get involved!
The Monday Women's Bible Study is using the book “Now that Faith Has Come: A Study of Galatians” by Beth Moore and Melissa Moore. Mondays at 9:00am in the Activities Center.
On Tuesdays, the Young Women’s Bible Study meets at 9:00am in the Activities Center studying “In His Image” by Jen Wilkin (Nursery Provided in the Education Building).
Also, don't forget that we offer a Women's Small Group on Wednesday Evenings at 5:30pm! Perfect for those who are unable to attend the above studies or prefer meeting in the evenings. Childcare provided!
All women are invited to join as we aim to know and love God and one another more deeply!
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Intercessory Prayer Group Meeting
Tuesdays at 8:30am
You are invited to join our intercessors in the Gathering Lobby for their weekly prayer meeting. If you have a prayer need that you would like to add to the prayer list, email it to prayer@perdidobay.church or you may use our App to submit your prayer request. Additionally, you may fill out a prayer request card at the Hospitality Desk.
Prayer lists are available to be picked up at the Hospitality Desk.
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Nursery, Elementary, & Youth Information | |
Nursery (8 weeks - Pre-K)
A nursery is available for all church services and many activities. Wee Worship takes place Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Preschool Sunday school is at 10:00am. Contact jeanne@perdidobay.church for more information!
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Perdido Bay Kids! (Elementary: K - 5th Grade)
Perdido Bay Kids! is for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grades. Each Sunday morning is Children's Worship at both 9:00am and 11:00am. At 10:00am we have Sunday School. Email elementary@perdidobay.church to be placed on our email list so that you can stay up to date about upcoming activities.
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The Wave Student Ministry (6th-12th Grades) | |
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All 6th-12th graders are invited to Sunday school each week at 10:10am in the Youth Room and Sunday Gym Jam is to follow, 11:00am-1:00pm, lunch provided. Multiple camps, events, and more throughout the year! Email youth@perdidobay.church for more information.
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Text to Give
(844) 908-4938
If you’d like to take advantage of this convenient giving method, take a moment to text any dollar amount to the number listed above to get set up (for example, text 10 to the number 8449084938 to give $10). This will take you to a one-time setup link, following this you’ll be able to simply text only the dollar amount to use text to give. If you have questions, contact missie@perdidobay.church.
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Memorial Brick Pathway
Bricks are available for purchase in memory or honor of a loved one and will be continually added to our beautiful pathways between the Sanctuary and Education buildings. Each brick is 4x8" and costs $50. Visit Hospitality Desk to find out more. We look forward to adding more to this beautiful asset to our campus as a way to remember and honor those we love.
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The mission of Perdido Bay Methodist Church
is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world.
Our vision is to be the heart of the community.
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