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October 15th - October 22nd, 2021

Upcoming Events

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Children's Sabbath - TOMORROW @ 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! Also all of our children's choirs will sing. Don't miss it!

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 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. On October 31st (Commitment Sunday), in our woship services, we will be committing ourselves to the transformational work and at the end of worship we will have time to turn in our commitment cards for 2022. If you are unable to attend or would like to submit your commitment in a digital format, we encourage you to click on the link below and express your partnership with Christ and the Church for the coming year of mission and ministry!

Link to 2022 Digital Commitment Card
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Join us in Sanctuary Room 202 for information about joining the church, to learn more about small groups and Sunday school classes, to find a place to serve or to just learn more about the church.

Click here to let us know you are interested in attending the NEXT Steps gathering!
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Click here for information about OCC or to reserve your shoe boxes today!
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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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Click here to reserve a parking space for a Trunk or to get more information about Fall Festival!
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We welcome our newest members:

Doug Simms and Marilyn Lavanna!

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Doug is from Salisbury, MD, and is the owner of DNS Computer Services. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute and served for 17 years as a Petroleum and Logistics officer for the USAF. He enjoys playing guitar, as well as antique bottle collecting. Marilyn has 20 years of teaching experience, and is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Early Childhood Education. Doug and Marilyn attend our modern worship service, and are transferring their membership from a UMC in Montgomery.

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For more information about all small groups,

contact Pastor Chris (chris@prattvillemethodist.org)

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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. Randall attended Clanton public schools and is a 1970 graduate of Chilton County High School. He graduated from Samford University 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. 


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 he 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.

Reservations are not required, but CLICK HERE    if you know you are attending, so we can plan for the reception! 
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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 (mat@prattvillemethodist.org).

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

--- ALL CHOIRS SHOULD ARRIVE BY 8:30AM

  • 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 (jeremy@prattvillemethodist.org)


  • 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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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

linda@prattvillemethodist.org


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

debra@prattvillemethodist.org

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Church Family:

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



Extended Family:

Jan Baker, Kelley Bradley, Jonathan Howell, Patricia Lee, Mabel Little, Haley Miller, Keith Mullins, Kevin & Donna Neifer, Eugene Omasta, Martha Jane Renegar, Amanda Roy, Amanda Wardle, Brent Watson, Jae Wood


Death: Herb Reitmeyer - brother of Bob Hodge


A Memorial has been given in memory of Nancy Wallace by Jimmie and Judy Durbin.

The flowers on the altar have been placed to the Glory of God and in honor of the marriage of Joseph Anderson and

Gabby Willhem on October 23rd by Joanne and Andy Anderson.

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


Contact Freda Clark (freda@prattvillemethodist.org) or (334-365-5977) in the church office to reserve your date on the calendar for the upcoming weeks and months.

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2021 Operating Budget: $1,533,094

Needed Year to Date: $1,023,718

Received Year to Date: $935,673 ($88,045 shortfall)


*Financial update as of September 30, 2021

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