The Weekly Word

October 31-November 6, 2026

November 1, 2026

“The Way Through”

Isaiah 43: 16-19

Pastor Larry

Church Wide

New Members

Here we grow again!

Karen and Jake Smith and their children, Graham and Katelyn joined the church this past Sunday.

We are so excited to welcome them to the PFMC family!

Campus Cleanup Day

November 7

7:30-10am

Come help us catch up our landscaping and outdoor grounds to get ready for the holidays! Come for all or part of the time. Bring gloves and hand gardening tools. We promise to have you out of here in time for your favorite football games!

Operation Christmas Child

Sunday, November 1 6:00-7:30

 Come help us set up the gym and move items over to prepare for pre-packing! We will provide the pizza.

Monday, November 2, 9-11 AM  

Pre-packing all 600 boxes

6-7:30 PM finish pre-packing and set up for packing party.

Wednesday, November 4, 9-11 AM

final setup and details (if needed) 6-7 PM PACKING PARTY!!

The Genesis Singers will be heading to St. Louis, Chicago, and Cincinnati for choir tour this summer!

Please help them reach their $30,000 fundraising goal by contributing using the link below! Thank you!

The Gathering

November 12

Ladies mark your calendars for The Gathering on November 12. We are looking forward to an inspirational night together with a special message by Jennifer Aughtman. We are looking for table hosts. 

Register by Nov. 5!

November 4 Menu

Chili

Grilled cheese

Coleslaw

Salad bar

Lemonade sheet cake



Supper 5-6; Children's programming 5:45-7:30, Youth 6:00-7:30; Adult small groups and short term studies 6:00-7:30.

Shoe Box Assembly

Sunday, November 1

6-7:30 PM in Pratt Hall

Students we need your help assembling 600 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! We will feed you pizza!  

 Turkey Bowl

November 8 at 2 PM

We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Turkey Bowl November 8 at 2pm on the Bell House Lawn! This is a 3v3 flag football tournament sponsored by the Youth Program. All are invited to come create a team, cheer on your friends, and enjoy free pizza and drinks! This event is open to all the church, not just students! Students, we will not have Genesis Singers practice this day. Sign up with the link below.

Strength to Stand

January 16-18

Join us as we head up to Pigeon Forge, TN for STS conference! Spots are limited!

Register by Nov. 15!

BIble Club

Bible Club is a youth sponsored mission event where we share the love of Jesus with children at Pratt Court through games, crafts, and Bible stories! Join us each month at 2 p.m. Everyone in our church family is welcome to come, serve, and share God’s love with the children!

November 15

December 13 (Christmas party)

Winter Retreat

January 29-31, 2027

All students 3^rd through 6^th Grade are invited to join us for winter retreat!

Location: Shocco Springs in Talladega, AL

Cost: $150 per person

Chaperones are free!

If you have questions or want to know more about our men's small-groups,

please reach out to the church office or Pastor Larry at larry@prattvillemethodist.org  

All of our men's small groups meet weekly and would love to have you join them on their journey to know and love God better!

Joyfulness

Wednesday 6pm W208

Ladies come join us for the relaunch of the Joyfulness small group.

This group is made up of ladies 30's -50's and we will be studying "Lyrcis of Life: A Psalm for Every Situation" by Lisa Harper. Study guides will be provided.

Led by Kimberly Mitchell and 
Anna Wadsworth

Togetherness

Wednesday 6pm W101

Togetherness is a circle of women of all ages who are journeying through the Bible together weekly using "The Bible in 52 Weeks" study.

Led by Carol Sharpe

Faithfulness

Tuesday 6pm, W102

Faithfulness is a circle of women of all ages who come together to grow in God's word, strengthen our faith and encourage one another.

Led by Angela Taylor

LIT: Ladies in Truth

Every other Monday at 6 PM

LIT is a circle of Women, primarily 30's-50's journeying through scripture using

"The Spiral Bible" resource.

Contact Sara Stewart for location

334-313-7859

The Acts of the Apostles 

Wesley 210

Journey with us through the story of the early church as told by Luke. We will be using our Bibles and optionally William Barclay’s Daily Bible Study: Acts

If you have questions about a small group, please contact Faith Patton at the church office or email faith@prattvillemethodist.org

Serve

AICC Needs Volunteers! 

Here's how you can help:

Food Pantry Assistance, T,W,TH, 9:30-2:30

Pickup food donations, W,F, alternating Saturday mornings.

Ask Faith Patton for more information on how you can get involved with this important community ministry OR go directly to the AICC website to volunteer.

Early Learning Academy

ELA has a limited number of spots available for the 2026-2027 school year. If you know a child in need of an amazing preschool (nursery-PreK4) please reach out to ELA@prattvillemethodist.org.

Prayer Concerns

Church Family: Pat Brownell, Sabrina Colburn, Charles Collier, Mike Harris, Carlyn Howell, Andy & Sandy Hudman, Betty Lamar, Nancy Lovvorn, Patty Macready, Louise Moody, Carol Pearson, Ann Thrower

New Prayer Needs: Kristi Johnson, Betty Mashburn, Bill Scott

Extended Family: Libby Barrett, Austin Cochran, Richard Dudley, Lola Jean Green, Whitney Hill, Connor Mims, Jeff Morrison, LaDon Murray, Kathleen Rush, Wanda Sparrow, Beckie Stringfellow, Bill Tatum, Clayton Thompson.

Joey Winters 

Death: Jean Macready - member of PFM

           Nancy Mustin - mother of Anna Wadsworth

  "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:7