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Thursday, 16 July 2009 |
 We give thanks to God for the people of Macon. You have been so generous in your spirit of hospitality and through your welcoming spirit we have felt the presence and love of God.
Macon First has such a great and wholesome tradition. How great it is to be able to use that tradition as a launching pad into even greater ministry in this community and beyond. George Barna stated it so well when he said, "If we want the Christian faith and church to remain a vibrant alternative to the world system, we must stop reacting and start anticipating."
As we anticipate this ministry together I believe we are in for a great blessing from God.
Bob
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This Sunday: Rev. Claude Fleming to Preach |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 16 July 2009 |
On this coming Sunday, July 19th, the Rev. Claude Fleming will be leading the worship service at First United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Janice, served our church from 1987 to 1990. This coming Sunday morning service is a part of our church's 175th Anniversary Celebration where we have invited past preachers to come and lead a worship service sometime during this special year of our church. Following Rev. Fleming's service, we will have a potluck dinner in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite dish or dishes and come this Sunday and celebrate 175 years of worshiping God at First United Methodist in Macon, Mississippi.
MISSIONS:
Finish line projects for New MSU Wesley Foundation building: (1) Cleaning underbrush adjacent to property, (2) improving drainage in a few problem areas, (3) planting flowers, shrubs, ground cover, etc., and (4) painting metal handrails. Those willing to join the pastor and work on this project, call the pastor or church office. A time will be set.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING:
The Administrative Council met on Monday, July 13, 2009. Here a few of the council meeting's highlights:
** We have set a goal to increase church attendance by 30% by January 1, 2010. Help us make that goal a reality by attending worship.
** We want to have a Sunday School Breakfast to kick off this upcoming Church year.
** We are having a Back To School Swimming Party for the children at Nicky and Vicky Rogers' home on Sunday, August 2nd at 5:30 p.m.
** Cindy Harvey has worked hard on the church library and wants to have an open house type of event to give everyone a chance to see the library and what it has to offer our members.
** The Finance committee is planning a special Stewardship program for the church similar to one we did several years ago. Let Mary Ann Gray know if you want to help.
** Wednesday night meals will resume on August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish. We will have theme meals once a month as well.
** Pooh gave a report on GALS, the Women's Ministry group. A Bible Study is planned for the Fall. We will begin the Stock the Freezer project in the Fall. Our prayer chain by texting has begun. A women's conference is scheduled in October 23 - 24 in Tupelo at the Bancorpsouth Arena, and we would like to take a group to it. Pooh gave a report on Whole Man Ministries. We need donations for the Christmas bags we give the prisoners. Money would be great or either 93 identical items for each bag. There are 93 inmates in the work center. With hurricane season approaching, Pooh wants to set up a Disaster Relief Committee from our church. See Pooh if interested in being on the committee.
** SPR report: Ray Penick welcomed our new pastor.
** Trustees report: Dan Cotton reported that all the bats have been removed from the church attic. The roof on the church and the fellowship hall will have to be replaced sometime in the next 5 years and it will take $75.000 to do it (I think that's what he said). They are still waiting on a bid for the organ repair. The last bid was for $45.000 and that was to repair the organ pipes. We had hoped to get it done before Faser Hardin's concert.
** Worship report: Ann Tindal said we are getting ready for the 175th Anniversary service on November 1st.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Back To School Swimming Party: August 2nd
Ice Cream Social/Singing: August 9th
Wed. Family Night Meals & Bible Study: August 12th
Church Hay Ride and Weiner Roast: October TBA
Hardin Concert: October 30th
175th Year Celebration: November 1st
Charge Conference: November 3rd
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