This week at First Methodist

A weekly glance at what's happening at First Methodist

Mark your calendars! Midweek returns tonight!

Midweek Menu: January 24: Hamburger Steak, Rice, Cabbage, and Cornbread

PLUS: Entrée Salad Bar option each week and “Grab n’ Go” kids’ options! 

Schedule:

Midweek Devotional: 4:45 PM (BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Week 4- January 22-28:

Genesis 44:1-Exodus 7:25, Matthew 14:13-19:12, Psalms 18:37-23:6, Proverbs 4:11-5:23

Midweek Supper: 5:00 PM (to-go plates available for pick up until 6:15 PM)

Classes for all ages: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Choir rehearsal: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

MIDWEEK SUPPER PRICES: Adult $8.00, Kids’ Meal: $5.00 (12 & UNDER)

WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATIONS. PLEASE JUST COME AND ENJOY!

Midweek Studies: You may sign up online, at the resource table outside the office, or by calling the office.

Dig the Well: Perhaps you long to know God in a deeper and more meaningful way but you struggle to incorporate the practices of the Christian faith into your everyday life.

Facilitators: Jim Morrow & Laurel Griffith. Location: Sapp Conference Room | Cost: $15.00

Supernatural: Experiencing the Power of God’s Kingdom: There’s no substitute for the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit in your life. In this 8-week study, written by Dr. Caroline Moore, you will examine Jesus’ commission to his disciples to cast out demons, cure diseases, proclaim the kingdom, and heal the sick. Under Moore’s direction you will process what God’s supernatural ministry looks like for your life, and maybe even experience a spiritual awakening as you learn to recognize how God is at work all around you.

Facilitator: Leah George | Location: Conference Room A | Study guide: $15.00.

KIDS: Nursery – Birth – 2 yrs. old, Rm 105 (opens at 5:30 PM)

Angel Choir – 3 – 5 yrs. old, Rm 117 | 12:2 Crew – kdg – 5^th Grade, Rm 110

YOUTH: 6th—12th grade, in youth center



CHOIR: Join us in the music suite

Join us! Let's journey together as we read the Bible in its entirety. Watch God at work in your life, not because He has suddenly shown up, but because you have new eyes to see and experience God every day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Week 4- January 22-28:

Genesis 44:1-Exodus 7:25, Matthew 14:13-19:12, Psalms 18:37-23:6, Proverbs 4:11-5:23

Save The Date!

Men’s Fellowship @ Camp Kirksey! 

Join the men of our church for fellowship and a meal together on February 8. Supper is served at 6:00 PM but come as early as 5:30 PM to hang out around the grill. Call the church to make your reservation by noon on February 6. Donations appreciated, but not required.

MISSION BASKETS:

During the month of January, we need to restock our Mission’s Closet for our Blessing Bags. We will be collecting men’s and women’s socks, undergarments like t-shirts and boxers, fruit cups, travel size soap / shampoo / lotion/ mouthwash / deodorant/ tuna or chicken salad cracker snacks. Please place in Missions Baskets or drop off at church office.

UP CLOSE WITH THE BIKE MINISTRY:

Ministry takes many different forms. When we offer our various skills and spiritual gifts to the Lord, He will provide opportunities for our contributions to bless the lives of others. For example, Ted Gibson repairs bicycles and “fits” them to our neighbors who need transportation. As a result, individuals become more mobile and independent.

You can keep Ted “in business” by donating used adult bicycles in good condition to First Methodist Church. Ted will make the repairs and have the bike available for the next person who will benefit from the gift.

Call the church office with questions or drop off your donation during office hours. Your gifts will keep our bike ministry “rolling along.”

Weekly Opportunities to Connect

Monday:

• Bible Study: Sapp Conference Room, 6:00 PM

Tuesdays:

• Ladies Bible Study, Sapp Conference Room, 10:30 AM

Wednesdays

• Midweek Devotional, Ford Hall, 4:45 PM
• Midweek Studies, 6:00 PM

Sundays:

• Worship, Walden Chapel, 8:30 AM
• Sunday School, 9:30 AM
• Worship, Sanctuary, 10:30 AM
• Sunday Evening with our Neighbors, 4:30 PM

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY:

Join Brandon Keaton for an expository study of the Gospel of Mark. Mark’s narrative is so action-packed! Jesus is always on the move, declaring the Kingdom of God is near and demonstrating what the Kingdom will look like. Study & Supper, Mondays | 6:00 PM | Location: Sapp Conference Room

Midweek Studies:

Dig the Well: Perhaps you long to know God in a deeper and more meaningful way but you struggle to incorporate the practices of the Christian faith into your everyday life.

Facilitators: Jim Morrow & Laurel Griffith. Cost: $16.00 | Sapp Conference Room

Supernatural: Experiencing the Power of God’s Kingdom: There’s no substitute for the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit in your life. In this 8-week study, written by Dr. Caroline Moore, you will examine Jesus’ commission to his disciples to cast out demons, cure diseases, proclaim the kingdom, and heal the sick. Under Moore’s direction you will process what God’s supernatural ministry looks like for your life, and maybe even experience a spiritual awakening as you learn to recognize how God is at work all around you.

Facilitator: Leah George. Location: River classroom | Study guide: $15.00.

Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study: Let’s Talk About Worship:

God created humans to live in relationship with him, and he has chosen to reveal himself to us in the context of our worship. Join us for this four-week study and learn what it means for us to worship God in our corporate gatherings as well as in our daily lives. We will examine worship in both the Old and New Testaments and learn how Jesus is our role model for a life of worship. We will discuss spiritual formation and take a closer look at our own worship services to discover what the Holy Spirit might be doing in our liturgy. Tuesdays | 10:30 AM. Facilitator: Laurel Griffith. Location: Sapp Conference Room

For complete details on all activities, please see our monthly publication, First Word.

Contact Us

For any needs, please call the church office 229-432-7407.

After office hours and on weekends call our Minister on Call 229-733-1075.

To connect directly to one of our departments:



Congregational Care: Anna Miller, [email protected]

Discipleship: Laurel Griffith, [email protected]

Business Office: Leah George, [email protected]

Music or Senior Adult Ministries: Brandon Keaton, [email protected]

Children's Ministries: Allison Vandenbergh, [email protected]

Rev. Jim Morrow, Senior Minister, [email protected]

First Methodist Church 307 Flint Avenue Albany, Georgia 31701

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