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October 9th - October 15th, 2021

Upcoming Events

Join us in-person or on-line for worship on Sunday!

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Click here to watch live TRADITIONAL worship at 9:15am on Sundays!
Click here to watch live MODERN worship at 11:15am on Sundays!
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Fall Stewardship Campaign

October 2021

During October we will have the opportunity to express our faith and share God's abundant blessings by showing our extravagant generosity by making a pledge to the 2022 general fund budget. We will also take steps to conclude our capital campaign and to make sure all of the church renovations which have recently been completed are fully funded. You will be hearing more about these efforts in the coming weeks.

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Children's Sabbath - Sunday, October 17th @ 9:15am

Join us as we celebrate our children and they lead us in our traditional worship service! On this special day, our children will lead all aspects of our worship service including our 6th grade confirmands who will offer testimonies of what the church has meant to them and what it means to follow Jesus! Don't miss it!

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Click here to let us know you are interested in attending the NEXT Steps gathering!
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New Member Meet & Greet

October 24th @ 10:15am

If you have joined the church within the last year, we invite you to a welcoming event on Sunday, October 24th. This event will be held in the gym and will be a great time for you to fellowship and continue building new friendships within the church.

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Link to Communications Job Listing
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Link to Admin-Finance Job Listing

We welcome our newest members: Tessa and Pete Michell!

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Pete is from Wetumpka and attended AUM. He's a federal worker as a civilian for the Wargame Center on Maxwell. Tessa is from Tuscaloosa and attended the University of Alabama. She's a state worker for DHR. Luke is in 6th grade at Prattville Intermediate, and Annmarie is in 2nd grade at Prattville Primary. The Mitchells transfer their membership from a United Methodist Church in Montgomery. Welcome to our FUMC Family!

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For more information about all small groups,

contact Pastor Chris ([email protected])

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Click Here to Sign Up Children to Attend Wednesday Night Children's Activities and Choirs
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SAVE THE DATE!

November 14 @ 6:00 pm

The Stegall Seminary Scholarship Endowment Foundation invites you to an evening with Randall Atcheson in the sanctuary of FUMC Prattville!

Everyone is invited to join us for this inspiring and entertaining performance!

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Randall was reared in neighboring Chilton County where he has been named one of the most talented and renowned musicians from the state of Alabama. He is the son of a retired minister, Wayne Atcheson, who is now the historian for the Billy Graham Library. Randall attended Clanton public schools and is a 1970 graduate of Chilton County High School. graduated from Samford University in Birmingham and then spent the next ten years at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City receiving simultaneous bachelor and master’s degrees in piano and organ. 


Now after 14 Carnegie Hall concert performances, he returns back to his roots to perform a concert sponsored by the Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation. During the concert, he will be performing a variety of selections beginning with classical, popular, sacred and patriotic music. No tickets are required but attendees may contribute to the Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation to support seminary students and Course of Study students from the Alabama-West Florida Conference, while also supporting theology students abroad at Wesley College in Tanzania.


Randall has performed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and Blenheim Palace in England. He has made much-acclaimed piano debuts in Australia, Jerusalem, Brazil, Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy. He has performed for three Presidents and at one Presidential Inauguration. Other performances were at the Gala of Stars from Radio City Music Hall, Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and has been featured on “Fox & Friends” several times. Randall has also recorded 16 albums. He and his wife Laurie live in Greenwich, CT where he has made his home since he started his studies at Juilliard in 1971.

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Click here to download the new church app!

The Church Has an APP

From the app, you can watch services live, get access to our digital newsletter, safely give your offerings to the church, check the full prayer list, read the Bible, and check on upcoming events and so much more! Right from your cell phone!

Download it today from Apple or Android app stores and type “First Methodist Prattville.” It only takes a few seconds, but will keep you better connected to all that is happening at the church whether at home or on the go!

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Looking for a place to serve? We need sound and video operators to help in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. You do not need experience and will be offered a short training session in order to familiarize yourself with the simplified set-up. Join the production team today! Contact Mat Napp for more information or to volunteer ([email protected]).

Children's Ministry

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Children's Event @ Launch - Prattville

Sunday, November 14th

3-4pm

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Youth Ministry

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TOUCHDOWN JESUS!

Check out our middle and high school students repping their favorite teams on Wednesday night, but coming together as one team to grow in their faith and praise God together!

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Music Ministry

  • Children’s choirs are singing in traditional worship on the following dates:
  • October 17th....ALL CHILDREN'S CHOIRS SING
  • October 31st...2nd & 3rd grade choir


  • Adult chancel choir has resumed on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM in the adult choir room. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Jeremy Pyles ([email protected])


  • Adult handbell choir has resumed on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary.



  • 50 Forward Singers meets on Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM in the Choir Room.


  • Genesis Singers meets at 5:00 PM on Sundays in the adult choir room (behind the sanctuary).
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Looking for a fun way for your children to grow in their faith and praise Jesus? Everyone is invited to check out our Children's Choirs! Join us from 5:45-6:30 PM. We have choirs for PreK4 through 6th grade!

Register your children today!

Link to Register for Children's Choir

Looking for a Small Group on Sunday Mornings?


CHECK OUT THIS LIST OF CURRENT GROUPS:


YAMS CLASS - Robyn and Stephen Davis  

(LOCATION: WESLEY 204)

A class for singles and couples in their 30’s and 40's, this class studies topics relevant to life experiences. They invite all adults to join them as they learn and grow together.


JOURNEY CLASS - Rotating teachers

(LOCATION: WESLEY 208)

This class, composed of single and married individuals in their 30’s and 40’s, focuses on finding Christ in all aspects of life. Deborah Trotter teaches this class and invites you to join the journey.


LIFE 101 CLASS - Wayne Lambert  

(LOCATION: WESLEY 207)

With a versatile group of singles and couples (30'-50's, this class studies social topics of today from a Christian perspective. Wayne Lambert teaches this class and uses contemporary resources to study God’s word in today’s world of challenges.


NEW AGAPE - Jennifer Humphrey, John Story, Brad Robbins (LOCATION: WESLEY 202) 

A melting pot of ages, backgrounds, and ideas form the membership of this class. This discussion-based class has a strong emphasis on Church and Community Service. The doors of the class are always open to anyone who is seeking to begin a journey to a closer relationship with God.


JOHN WESLEY CLASS - Billy and Michelle Taylor  

(LOCATION: WESLEY 203)

A newer class for adults is the John Wesley class. Anyone who is not currently attending another class is invited to join them. They study differing topics based on scripture for today’s world. They are taught by Billy Taylor.


FRIENDSHIP CLASS - Cathy Latham

(LOCATION: WESLEY 210)

The Friendship Class has a relaxed atmosphere made up mostly of empty nesters of all ages. The class format is discussion style and includes fun, fellowship, and friendship. Interactive studies focus on living the Christian life in today's world.


CARE AND SHARE CLASS - Susan Poteat  

(LOCATION: WESLEY 101)

This eclectic group of women meets to share concerns and care for each other through their studies which revolve around Biblical applications to the trials of life.


DAVID R. WHITE CLASS - Karen Powell 

(LOCATION: WESLEY 212)

The David R. White Sunday School Class was named for a former Methodist minister and member of this class. It is composed of singles and couples in their 50’s & 60’s. This class is informal with lots of discussion and participation. Topics are centered around current issues based on biblical scriptures with insights and thoughts of popular, present-day authors such as J. Ellsworth Kalas and James W. Moore.


POWELL FELLOWSHIP CLASS - Carol Risher 

(LOCATION: WESLEY 104, ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM)

A mixed group of active retired (or soon to be retired) members who love learning of all types, but especially learning the Word. We share concerns, pray about and act on them, sing traditional hymns, and study the Bible. Leaders expand the prepared material with historical background and current relevance.


PAIRS AND SPARES/NEW ERA CLASS - Rotating teachers

(LOCATION: WESLEY 102)

This senior adult class caters to both singles and couples and strives to offer the study of the word of God in a welcoming atmosphere. Prayer and mission concerns are part of the ongoing ministry.

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Capital Improvement Project

Click here to read about our beautiful, new stained glass windows and why the old windows needed to be replaced!


You can click on the link below or contact the office with any questions or to make a gift and continue your partnership with God and the church to further the gospel of Jesus Christ for generations to come!

Make Your Gift Today to Partner in Transformation with Prattville FUMC

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Limited spaces available for 2021 enrollment!


Registration for the 2021- 2022 School Year

In House Registration and OPEN Registration taking place now.**


**Registrations will be done On-Line


For more information and the link to register please contact our Directors:


Linda Murray, Director of Pre-K 4-year-olds to Kindergarten

[email protected]


Debra Cox, Director of Nursery to Pre-K 3-year-olds

[email protected]

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Church Family:

Helen Allen, Andy Anderson, Tony Camara, Addison Hand, Rev. Leonard & Carlyn Howell, David Jarnagin, Joan McCloskey, Louise Moody, Rex Moore, Bob Olson, Eddie Pope, Ron Sargent, Bill Tatum (new prayer needs ) Don Armstrong and Family



Extended Family:

Jan Baker, Lotte Blackmon, Bobbie Carver, Jonathan Howell, Mable Little, Haley Miller, Keith Mullins, Kevin & Donna Neifer, Eugene Omasta, Herb Reitmeyer, Martha Jane Renegar, Amanda Roy, Amanda Wardle, Brent Watson, Jae Wood (new prayer needs ) Kelley Bradley, Patricia Lee


Death: James George Armstrong - brother of Don Armstrong

The flowers on the altar have been placed to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Tommy Pratt from the

Autauga Bluebird Trail.

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THERE ARE SUNDAYS AVAILABLE EACH MONTH FOR YOU TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE SOMEONE IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE!


Contact Freda Clark ([email protected]) or (334-365-5977) in the church office to reserve your date on the calendar for the upcoming weeks and months.

Add the Instant Church Directory APP Today!

Our church directory is available to view on your mobile device! Instant Church Directory - the program we use to build our church directory - has a free app for church members to download. Go to the App Store on your phone. Search for Instant Church Directory. Download the app. Sign in with your email address and create your own password (you don’t need an administrative password to access the directory). Anytime updates are made to the directory, they will update on your device too. In the app, you will be able to search for church members' photos, and can call, email and text right from the app! Please check your information on the app and make sure it is correct. Contact Carmen at [email protected] with any edits/changes or if you would like to update your photo in our online directory.