***WEATHER RELATED NEWS***

The Church Office will be closed on Friday, January 9

We are committed to keeping our community informed about any changes that may occur for Sunday Worship due to weather conditions. Our team will closely monitor the forecast and provide timely updates to ensure everyone is aware of any adjustments that may be necessary. Your safety and participation in worship are our top priorities, so please stay tuned for more information as we approach Sunday.

Remember Your Baptism

Sunday, January 12

Sunday, January 12

Hi SFUMC parents of littles! The Hive Discipleship Group will be studying Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simmons, Sunday mornings in room B208 from 10:10-10:50ish. You may drop-off your kids at the nursery or their discipleship class and join us. If you would like to order the book, click here.

Stewardship Campaign 2025

As part of our commitment to our faith and community, we renew our dedication to serving God through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, witness, and Bible reading. These elements are central to our mission and are foundational to our membership vows.

We are excited to announce that our stewardship campaign for 2025 is now kicking off, inviting all members to participate actively in this journey of faith and service. Together, we can make a significant impact in our community and beyond. Please take time to pray and consider what you and your family are able to commit to the giving part of your vows.

February 9th, we will dedicate these cards to the glory of God by bringing them to the altar. (Even if you choose to fill out your pledge online, there is a box you may check on the physical card to bring to the altar). Click Here for online pledges.

1 Peter 2:9-10 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Thursday, January 16

The JOY group (Just Older Youth: 55+) will host this gathering on Thursday, January 15th, from 11am-1pm in the Fellowship Hall: Bring a sack lunch and enjoy playing a few games of bingo.

Saturday, February 8

The Love Makes the World Go 'Round Dinner Show is a beloved annual event brought to you by God's Light Youth Choir. It promises an evening filled with delightful dining, showcasing the talents of our congregation's performers, and an atmosphere brimming with joy and laughter. Join us for a memorable night where community spirit thrives and love is celebrated through music and fellowship.

Tickets will go on sale next Sunday, January 19th. This show is Saturday, February 8th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, January 26

Go & Grow Together offers a prime opportunity to connect generation to generation. We will match mentors and mentees together for this independent learning opportunity that will focus on their choice of three tracks: Leadership, Discipleship, and Vocation. 

Discipleship Track: Mentors and Mentees will complete the central goal of growing closer to God and each other. This track will connect generation to generation as mentors/mentees will listen, discern, and pursue the call of God on their lives.

Vocational Track: Mentors and Mentees will complete the central goal of helping connect people with the local community as they discern and navigate their anticipated or current vocational paths. This Track will include a Career Development Session and Job Shadow Day. The Career Track will be partnered with the Cliff Jordan Continuing Education Center at SFUMC.

Leadership Track: The Leadership Track is a leadership development system aimed at discerning God’s vision and mission for our lives and our church. Leadership Committees will be partnered with our new 2025 roll of leaders. 

We are excited for you to be on this journey with us!

We will celebrate the launch at Match Day: January 26, 2025 following the 11:00 service. We will provide lunch and you will meet your match! Please click here to sign-up! (if you have any questions, please contact Rev. Kathryn: kdavis@smyrnafumc.org.)

January 2025

Registration begins soon for our Parents’ Morning Out (4 – 23 months old by Sept. 1, 2025) and Preschool (2 years old by Sept. 1, 2025 - Kindergarten) If you are interested in securing a spot for the upcoming school year, please see the registration dates below:

Church member registration January 19th

General public registration January 27th

Applications will be available in January on the Weekday Education Program’s webpage: 

smyrnafumc.org/weekday-education.



Please mark your calendar to attend our Open House on January 26th - 2:30pm – SFUMC Sanctuary!

SAVE THE DATE!

More information and sign-ups for VBS and Summer Camps will be available on January 16th.

Use the Maintenance Request Form if you see any issues concerning our facility (toilet overflow, leak, etc.)

Use the Communications Request Form if your ministry needs publicizing or you have an article you would like us to share with the congregation.

Link to full Church calendar

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