Greeters and Ushers

Sunday, March 1, 2026

NARTHEX: Rick Samuels, Linda Saintsing

4TH AVENUE: Joe Morris

STATE STREET: Karen Bias

Wednesday Midday Lenten Services

During the Wednesdays of Lent, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25, we will gather each week at 12:00pm for Lenten Midday Prayer together in our sanctuary.

Lenten Bible Study

"Give Up Something BAD for Lent"

Thursday mornings

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, & April 3

(10a) Library

Led by Rev. Jack Tookey

You may email:  JTookey2@wnccumc.net  or

contact the church office to sign-up..

CPR, AED, and Tourniquet Training

Tuesday, March 3 (6p) Fellowship

Our Emergency Response Team and Security Team members are participating in CPR / AED / Tourniquet Training. YOU are invited to join the annual training led by Davidson County EMS.

To sign-up, please text, call, or email:

Lisa Bonnaure (301)-609-1780 or lisambonn@comcast.com

Mike Hall (336) 239-2068 or chall1946@gmail.com

Parents & Grandparents

Do you have a high school senior or a rising college sophomore, junior or senior?

Scholarship applications are now online and on the Volunteer's Desk at the church office. Questions? Contact the church office 336-248-2886. Application deadline is Wednesday, March 11. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.

Evangelism & Hospitality Fellowship Meal

Sunday, March 15 (12:00pm) Fellowship Hall

Menu: Country Style Steak & Gravy OR Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Assorted Cakes

You may RSVP with the bulletin insert or online.

A love offering will be accepted for the meal and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!

Lenten Church-Wide Mission Project

Items requested for parents and babies in the NICU. Detailed lists with instructions are located at the back of the sanctuary and online Events & News section. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Make checks payable to: Breanna Tysinger and drop off at the church office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bre Cavender (336)250-7175 (Call or Text)

SPRING Small Groups

The time and location for each class will be determined by the group leaders with input from the group. Classes will start March/April. In an effort to encourage participation from First UMC members, they will be accommodated first, and then the groups will be opened up to friends and community.

Crafting - Led by Terri Hawley - Up to 10 people

Chair Volleyball - Led by Lisa & Gil Bonnaure

Group Group Size: Open - ALL ages welcomed!

Trains - Led by William Deal - Group Size: Open

Learn about trains and the history of trains

Pickleball – Led by Mike Niver

Group Size: Limit 8

Knitting – Led by Marsha Garwood

Group Size: Limit 8

Quilting – Led by Judy Deal (Morning & Evening) Group Size: Limit 4 in the morning & 4 in the evening

Chair Yoga - Led by Lauren Jackson

Game Group – Led by Karen Bias

Floral Design – Led by Sean Bishop

(Small fees for materials) Group Size: Limit 16

You may sign up using the insert in the upcoming Sunday's bulletin or contact Karen Bias:

(Call or Text) 828-838-2814 or

(Email) klbias@charter.net

Notes of Sympathy

Sympathy of the ministers and members of the congregation is extended to Jim Dillon and family upon the occasion of the death of his sister, Bettye Dillon Gray on February 2, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA. She celebrated her 100^th birthday on July 23, 2025 and, at that time, was the oldest living member of First UMC.

Sympathy of the ministers and members of the congregation is extended to Don (Sarah) Phelps and family upon the occasion of the death of his sister, Nancy Phelps Nance, on February 6, 2026.

Sympathy of the ministers and members of the congregation is extended to William Russell Harp, Patrick Ivan Harp, and family upon the occasion of the death of their mother, Myra Harris Harp, on February16, 2026.

Sympathy of the ministers and members of the congregation is extended to Tim (Jennifer) Leahy, and their children, Brenna, Nick, and Katie upon the occasion of the death of Tim’s brother, Shaun Leahy, on February17, 2026.