The Weekly Word

October 25-31, 2026

October 25, 2026

"Road to Shalom"

Luke 12: 25-27, 34

Stewardship Commitment Sunday

Church Wide

Stewardship Commitment Sunday

October 25 

IBring your commitment card on Sunday. We will present them at the altar as an act of worship during the service. Thank you for your prayers for “Greater Things” for God and for the mission of your church!

Baptism

Sunday, October 18

Last Sunday we celebrated the baptisms of Lewis Edwin Reynolds and Whitaker Camp Reynolds sons of Sam and Mary Catherine Reynolds. Grandparents are Cathy and Eddie Jones and Mary Heather and Joe Reynolds.

Here we grow again! Please welcome our new members to the PFMC family!

Sam Reynolds (top), Linda Hammond (left), Emily and AJ Engram and their son Trayton (right).

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!

Pastor Appreciation

October 25

On Sunday, October 25 we will honor Pastor Larry for his leadership and ministry. Baskets will be in the Narthex if you would like to give a card or word of encouragement.

Operation Christmas Child

Donate in one of two ways: Amazon Wish List or Write a Check to PFMC for OCC.

 We need all shopping completed by Monday, October 26.

Setup and Pre-packing: 

Nov.1 & 2 from 6-7:30 PM

Nov. 2 & 4 from 9-11 AM

Packing Party: 

Nov. 4 from 6-7 PM in Gym

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

October 28

Come out and join us for our annual Fall Festival on October 28, 2026!

We will have dinner from 5:00-6:00 in Pratt Hall and then Fall Festival will be from 6:00-7:00pm. We will also have corndogs available at Fall Festival for those not eating inside. Sign up to volunteer or host a trunk below!

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!

October 28 Menu

Spaghetti

Garlic Bread Sticks

Roasted Broccoli

Salad Bar

Dessert



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.

 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.

Fall Festival Help

Students, we need your help! Click the link below to volunteer for a game! 30 minute rotations. 6pm-7pm

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!

October 25

November 15

December 13 (Christmas party)

Fall Festival Candy Donations

Our annual Fall Festival and Trunk of Treat will be here soon! We are looking for candy donations for Trunk or Treat and prizes. Candy can be dropped of in the church office.

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.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

November 4 from 6-7 PM in the Gym

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, Carlyn Howell, Andy & Sandy Hudman, Betty Lamar, Nancy Lovvorn, Jean Macready, Patty Macready, Louise Moody, Carol Pearson, Chad Ray, Ann Thrower

New Prayer Needs: Charles Collier, Mike Harris, Nancy Mustin

Extended Family: Libby Barrett, Rachel Bennett, Austin Cochran, Richard Dudley, Whitney Hill, Buddy Mickler, Connor Mims, Jeff Morrison, LaDon Murray, Kathleen Rush, Wanda Sparrow, Kim Stewart, Beckie Stringfellow, Bill Tatum, Clayton Thompson 

New Prayer Needs: Lola Jean Green, Joey Winters

Death: Carol Anderson - mother of Robby Anderson

            Monty Franklin - member of PFM and brother of Mike Franklin

            Sandra Jones - member of PFM and mother of Skip Jones

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

Philippians 4:7