Pastor:
Bro. Lauren Porter
LPorter465@gmail.com
(662) 746-7648
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019
This Sunday will be Promotion Sunday and Blessing of the Backpacks. All incoming first graders will be presented a Bible. The Blessing of the Backpacks will be a time to pray for all students, teachers, coaches and counselors as the new school years begins. This will be at both morning worship services.
9:00 a.m. Come AZ U R Service
9:50 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
5:00 p.m. Acolyte Training
6:00 p.m. Family Night Potluck Supper
Family Ministries met last week and have scheduled a Family Night Potluck supper Sunday, August 18, at 6 p.m. We hope you will all join us for a time of food and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite dishes!
Methodist Market
will be open Monday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Ladies Bible Study at Millie's
If you would like to join this group, please call the church office so that a workbook can be ordered.
In the Hands of God Prayer Meeting
Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir Practice
If you would like to volunteer to do some odd jobs on occasional basis for Flood Recovery, please contact Daniel Pender.
Donations needed for the following:
Back to School:
Bentonia Gibbs Weekend Backpacks.
There is a need for non-perishable food items to go home with needy students on weekends. Marilyn Burnett tends to this in partnership with First Baptist. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall for items or give to FUMC-Great Commission Fund.
McCoy Special Ed:
This ministry started 3 yrs ago. We provide supplies and uniforms to approx. 20 4th grade “sped” children at McCoy Elementary. There is a box in the Fellowship hall with examples of items needed and a collection box. Monetary gifts are made to FUMC – “Great Commission Fund.”
Foster Children:
Allison has a list of Foster Children back to school needs. If someone wants to help, contact Allison or give to FUMC – “Foster Children Fund.”
My Brother’s Keeper
Make gifts to FUMC- Great Commission Fund
The Master’s Table
Make gifts to FUMC - Great Commission Fund. (Also, Men of our Church are invited to experience this meal, Friday, October 4. If interested Contact Irma Newell Hart.)
The Yazoo Long Term Planning Committee has been Activated! This is a faith based community organization in partnership with other Flood Relief organizations and agencies to help in Recovery. This is an arm of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on
Relief.) This committee will be offering help to all involved in Yazoo County affected by the Flood. For more info: Go to Facebook (Yazoo Long-Term Planning Committee.)
Donations need to made to:
Yazoo County Ministerial Association with memo “Flood 2019.” These donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 145, Yazoo City or dropped off at any Bank of Yazoo location.
A diamond ring was found Monday morning in the church parking lot in front of the church. If you have lost a ring, please contact the church office to claim it.
Church Scholarships are now available for students going to college. Please contact the church office by Friday, August 23rd if you are interested.
Volunteers serving Sunday, August 18, 2019
Greeters: Donna Heidel / Millie Phillips
Sermon: "In the Days of the Judges"
Scripture: Judges 21:24-25
Security: Joe Ed Woodard / Larry Adams
Flowers: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Webb
*If you would would like to make an announcement through our church website, Facebook page, or through the church-wide email, please contact Crosby Hicks at
Please Pray for Our Troops and Missionaries Around the World.