WEEKLY CONNECTION VOLUME 47 No. 3 JANUARY 18, 2017 REFRESH Wednesday Night Fellowship 5:15 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Study: The Epic of Eden January 25 Menu: Grilled Chicken with Rosemary-Orange Sauce, Baked Fish with Parsley Sauce, Baked Potato, Carrots, Cheese Sticks with Marinara, Green Beans, Bread, Salad Bar, Strawberry Shortcake 5th Annual Tupelo District Board of Laity Lay Conference February 11, 2017 St. Mark UMC 175 Elvis Presley Dr., Tupelo Featuring Special Speaker: Bishop James Swanson, Bishop of the Mississippi Conference of the UMC Registration: 8 a.m. (A light breakfast will be provided.) Program : 9 a.m. Lunch: 12 p.m. All Tupelo District laity are invited to spend a day with our Bishop! The topic of discussion will be Methodism 101 and What are our responsibilities as Christians/Methodist? There will be a time allotted for an informal, open forum question and answer session with the Bishop when questions may be asked from the floor. There is NO charge for these forums, however, a love offering will be accepted to offset the cost of food and beverages.
Registration for our NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY is coming soon. Be looking for more information on how to schedule your family photography session soon on these dates: February 21-24; 2 9 p.m. February 25; 10 a.m. 5 p.m. April 11-14; 2 9 p.m. April 15; 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Winter Honduras Trip February 2-6, 2017 The primary task of this trip will be to gather school supplies and uniforms for two villages. The total cost will be $1,000.00. Call Keith Adams (231-8906) for more information. Summer Honduras Trip June 28-July 6, 2017 Interest Meeting: Thursday, January 19 6 p.m. Gathering Room This trip will include building houses, conducting Vacation Bible School, medical teams, and more!
Water from my Heart, written by Charles Martin is a novel about the goodness in people, and how the best of those people can save even the most damaged among us. The United Methodist Women are collecting Toothpaste & Toothbrushes for Helping Hands during January and February. Please bring these donations to the Old Fellowship Hall and Wesley Hall. Join Us! On Sunday, January 22, Rev. Lynn Mote will teach the Upper Room Sunday School Class in Room 211. Those who have not experienced her unique, interactive, and inspirational teaching style are invited to attend.
Mark Your Calendars: Preaching & Teaching Event February 12 & 13, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Jody Seymour STEWARDSHIP 2017 Budget Goal...$2,424,213.45 2017 Needed Weekly...$45,739.88 2017 One Month Budgeted Amount...$198,100.25 Last Week s Offering through 01/12...$53,183.11 2017 Offering through 01/12...$71,552.11 Spent to Date 2017 through 01/12...$61,564.98 SERVING SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017 ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: 8:45 Invitation: Mary Hodges (A) 11: Gavin McCoy (A), Anne Thomas Green (C) TV OPERATORS: Joe Bailey, Harold Hudson, Jason Pannell SANCTUARY SOUND: 8:45: Butch Dendy 11: Jim Karrant GREETERS: 8:45 Traditional: Costa Hill 8:45 Invitation: Trent Hammond 11: Jodie/Sean Thompson TRADITIONAL USHERS: 8:45: John Brady, Harry Collins, Steve Holland, Gordon Hollinsworth 8:45 Invitation: Todd Buskirk, Donnie Bridges, Jeff McGregor, Ken Waldrip, Jim Zuelzke 11:00: Sam Agnew, Jim Diffee, BB Hosch, Buzzy Mize, Jak Smith, Markel Whittington, Joe Yarber FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 22-28, 2017 SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 8:45 Worship, Wesley Hall 8:45 Worship, Sanctuary 9:45 Fellowship, GR 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship, Sanctuary 4:00 Scouts, FH 5:00 Youth Choir 6:00 Youth Small Groups 6:00 6th Grade Small Groups MONDAY, JANUARY 23 9:00 Preschool/MDO/Kindergarten 5:15 Helping Hands Leader Mtg, CR 7:00 Scouts, Scout Hut TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00-11:30 Clothes Closet Open for Donations 9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning, CR 9:00 Preschool Mom s Study, GR 10:00 Faithbuilders, 207 10:30 Staff Meeting, CR 2:00 Littlest Angel Choir 3:15 Carol Choir 4:30 Congregational Life Comm., CR 5:15 Finance Comm., FH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 6:45 Youth Prayer Breakfast, Connie s 9:00 Preschool/MDO/Kindergarten 10:00 Altar Guild, GR 3:30 Jubilee Singers, Jubilation Choir 5:15 Refresh Meal, WH 6:00 Refresh Study (Epic of Eden), WH 6:00 Sanctuary Handbells 6:00 Youth Worship 7:00 Chancel Choir THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 9:00 Preschool/Kindergarten 9:00 Invitation Worship Planning, WH 5:15 Trustees, CR 6:00 Primetimers Movie Night, CLC 6:00 THS Football, WH FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 7:00 Prayer Group, Chapel 9:00 Kindergarten Confirmation Retreat SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Confirmation Retreat 9:00-12:00 Helping Hands Open