The Weekly Word

January 4-10, 2026

January 4, 2026

"When a Stranger Knocks"

Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12

Rev. Daniel Patrick

One Service at 10 AM

Church Wide

Last Sunday Pastor Daniel had the privilege of baptizing his grandson, Bennett Charles Moore. Son of Shannon and Chris Moore.

Welcome our new members, Michael Wade and Jackson Wade to the Family!

31 Days of Prayer and Fasting

2026

College & Career Sunday School Class

Join us for a new Sunday School opportunity! This class is open to all 18-25 year olds.

We hope to see you there!

John Wesley’s New Years Covenant Communion Service

Wednesday, January 7

1:30 PM and 6 PM in the Sanctuary

Written by John Wesley himself, this new years covenant service is ideal for renewal and re-centering in God’s purposes for the new year. 

 

We are happy to provide childcare, if needed. Please RSVP any childcare need by contacting the church office by Monday, January 5.

Truth Rising: Hope, Truth, Identity and Calling

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

Led by Eddie Gaston

Begins January 21

A Fresh Look at C.S. Lewis

Thursdays at 10 AM

Let's discover the timeless truths in C.S. Lewis's signal message to the modern church, Mere Christianity (6 sessions leading up to Easter), and The Screwtape Letters (3 sessions after Easter).

Led by Faith Patton

Begins January 22

Body and Soul

Wednesdays Nights

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

Led by Kimberly Mitchell

Begins January 21

Jesus in the Wild

Tuesdays at 12;

Wednesdays at 6 PM

Pastor Larry will lead us through Jesus' 40 day Wilderness experience during the Lenten Season. This resource will be used for the Tuesday Lenten Lunches and repeated on Wednesday nights during Lent. Pastor Larry will also be using this work as the basis for his Lenten Sermon Series.

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

Flying Tacos Family Night

January 11 from 5-6PM

Please register below!

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.

Women's Soup Supper

January 15 at 6:30 PM

Bring your favorite soup to share!

For more information contact

Hayley at 334-546-0315

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: John Boutwell, Ray & Sue Brasel, Sabrina Colburn, Carlyn Howell, Anita Kasten, Betty Lamar, Wyn Minor, Louise Moody, Kenny Nichols, Tim Taylor, Ann Thrower  

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

Lee Gunn, Whitney Hill, Angela Howell, Peg McLean, Asher Patrick, Drew Peterson, Leslie Rider, Kathleen Rush, Gordon Smith, Lloyd Taylor Jr., Clayton Thompson, Revonda Young (new prayer needs) Bambi Molden