The Weekly Word

January 18-24, 2026

January 18, 2026

Matthew 6: 9-13

"The Lord's Prayer: A Life-Shaping Model"

Rev. Larry Patton

8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services

Church Wide

Pastor's Lunch and Learn

Jan 20 from 12- 1 PM in Pratt Hall

Enjoy a delicious lunch by Rita and Hospitality. Our “Learn Theme” this month is the history, survival, and development of the Bible. 

Bring a friend!

31 Days of Prayer and Fasting

2026

January 21 Wednesday Supper

Menu: Cranberry Chicken, Wild Rice, Vegetable Medley, Roll, Peach Dessert, Salad Bar

Kids Menu - Chicken Tenders and Fries

Truth Rising: Hope, Truth, Identity & Calling

Wesley 210 at 6 PM

How we are called to live faithfully as Christians in the world today. 

Led by Eddie Gaston

A Fresh Look at C.S. Lewis

Wednesdays at 6 PM

Repeated Thursdays at 10 AM

Let's discover the timeless truths in C.S. Lewis's signal message to the modern church in this 8 session study leading up to Easter

Participants can purchase a copy of the classic book "Mere Christianity" at any bookstore or online.  

Led by Faith Patton

Begins January 21

Wesley 104

Body and Soul

Wednesdays 6 PM in Wesley 208

A biblical look at the whole person God created you to be by Lisa Whittle.

Led by Kimberly Mitchell

Begins January 21

Living the Psalms

Wednesdays 6 PM in Wesley 205

 This class will meet for four sessions prior to Lent and three sessions after Easter. 

No registration necessary. Your Bible is your textbook for this study.

Led by Pastor Larry

Begins January 21

Senior Bible Study 

January 15, January 29

February 5, February 19

March 5, March 19

April 2, April 16, April 30

May 7

Bible Club

2 PM at Pratt Court

January 25

February 22

March 8

April 19

May 3

Father Daughter Dance

February 10, 2026

The Father Daughter Dance is an opportunity for our Fathers to spend a special night with their Daughters. The night will be filled with dinner, dancing and fun! Please purchase a ticket for each person attending the event. For example, a Father with one daughter will need 2 tickets. A father with two daughters will need 3. We can't wait to see you there!

Centri Kids Camp

July 2026

A $125 per person non-refundable deposit is required

for each reservation by January 28, 2026.

(Spots are available on a first come, first served basis)

Register on the church app or at prattvillemethodist.org.

LIT Women's Small Group

Begins Feb. 2

We will be studying the 52 Week Journey Through God's Word Devotional. Every other week we will meet at someone's house or a restaurant. All info will be sent through GroupMe.

Women's Small Group: Faithfulness

Resumes January 6

The Faithfulness group is a transformational small group at PFMC and we meet on campus in the library each Tuesday night at 6 PM.

Led by Angela Taylor.

Register by clicking the link below.

Women's Small Group:

Togetherness

Join us for Togetherness, a women's small group that meets every Wednesday night from 6 to 7 PM in the Parlor.

We will focus on the pursuit of biblical wisdom, fellowship and a sense of community as women growing together in the faith.

Led by Carol Sharpe

Begins January 21

Music Ministry Rehearsals

Genesis Singers Choir Tour Fundraiser 

The Genesis Singers will be traveling on their annual choir tour this summer and

they need your help raising funds.

Prayer List

Church Family: Sue Brasel, Sabrina Colburn, Carlyn Howell, Anita Kasten,

Betty Lamar, Louise Moody, Tim Taylor, Ann Thrower (new prayer needs) Tim Edwards, Rocky Minor

Extended Family: Libby Barrett, Yon Chong, Austin Cochran, Richard Dudley,

Whitney Hill, Angela Howell, Shelby Kotila, Drew Peterson, Harold Patillo,

Leslie Rider, Kathleen Rush, Clayton Thompson (new prayer needs) Nancy Carpenter, Lee Dunn, Sybil Golsan, Kay Harrell, Lauren Harris, Denny Lamar, Bambi Molden