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SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES

8:30 am – Sanctuary

9:00 am – The Method – Fellowship Hall

11:00 am – Sanctuary

Nursery will be available at this time

LIVE STREAMING

9:00 am – Method Service

11:00 am – Online Worship Service

Columbia First United Methodist

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Or www.columbiafumc.org/live-streaming

Broadcast at 11:00 am on WMCP 1280AM

something for everyone

Your spiritual health and growth is important to us at Columbia First.

We offer adult classes and groups led by spiritually mature teachers who

love God and love sharing what He is all about. Take a minute and look at

what we offer and get connected. We're ready for you. Come on!

SPECIAL EVENTS

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UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL

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VETERANS TRIBUTE FOR NOVEMBER 1, 2020

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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Sunday, October 25th at 10:30 am at Maury County Park, Kiwanis Shelter. Please dress for the weather, bring a chair, a mask, your own picnic lunch, your 2021 Estimate of Giving Card (mailed this week) and most importantly come seeking salvation. In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the church fellowship hall.

NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Beginning Monday, November 2nd the church office

will begin observing these hours.

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday 8 am - 12 noon.

INFORMATION ABOUT CHARGE CONFERENCE

1) Ad Council meeting to approve Charge Conference paperwork will be Sunday, October 25th immediately after the 10:30 AM, outdoor worship service at Kiwanis Shelter Maury County Park. Paperwork will be sent a few days before Sunday, October 25th for viewing.

2) Charge Conference is Sunday, November 8th 2:00 PM, at Columbia First. This will be a County wide meeting in our sanctuary. Due to COVID restrictions only the SPRC chairs, Lay Leaders and Pastors are able attend in person, as they choose, others may participate via Zoom.

JOB OPENING – MINISTRY ASSISTANT

This position (32 hrs) will be responsible for providing administrative support to the professional staff & church family. Position requires excellent hospitality and computer software competency (Office 365). Candidate must possess strong communication skills, very organized and able to handle multiple tasks. Desktop publishing experience is preferred. Job description available on the church web-site. (listed under resources)

*Please note: No health insurance is offered with this position.

Deadline to submit resume 10/21/20.

Attn: Rush Harrison, Administrative Pastor

CHRISTMAS ON WEST 7th
In recent years we have held a Christmas Eve Eve Service on December 23rd. This service has been geared toward the family, youth and children. In this new reality we have found ourselves, we are adapting this service and taking it to the street, literally.
Christmas on West 7th will take place on West 7th Street, literally on the street. A mass gathering permit has been filed with the city, requesting to have West 7th Street closed from Garden Street to High Street.
The service will be thirty to forty-five minutes in length beginning at 6:00 PM. We currently plan to have a petting nativity, hot chocolate, music, and sing Silent Night while holding a light.
Please place this special night on your calendar and begin inviting others in the community. We need a few items and volunteers to make this a successful, less stressful and very welcoming evening for community guest.
Patio propane heaters to be placed in the street to establish warming stations. If you have one, thank you for considering providing propane and stationing yourself near, for safety.
Volunteers outside to welcome, assist attenders with directions, seating, and assist ushers in passing out items needed for the service.
Volunteers inside the Fellowship Hall to direct guest to restrooms
A truck to hold a spotlight in the bed, in place at 4:30 PM.
Heavy Duty Outdoor Extension Cords
If you are willing to serve in these ways please contact the Church Office by phone or email, 931-388-3306, vbrantingham@columbiafumc.org.

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JOY SQUAD

Our JOY SQUAD is here to serve. If you are choosing not to get out and wish to have some necessities brought to your home, please contact Marilyn Blade at 931-216-6876. Additionally if you are willing to help the JOY SQUAD and run some errands for those in need please contact Marilyn.

SOUL FOOD MINISTRY

The Soul Food Ministry needs your help. This ministry provides a meal for a family who has experienced a death. This meal is usually provided after the funeral or memorial service. There are two ways you can help: Provide a side dish or give money to the Soul Food Fund to purchase the meat. If you see yourself helping with this ministry, please contact one of the chairs, Charlotte Battles or Kay Holt.

THE UPPER ROOM

If you are using the Upper Room print version you can pick them up at the church office during normal office hours - Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed 12:30 - 1:30 pm for lunch) Also available online at

classes

We offer a variety of adult small groups/classes on Sunday mornings from 10:00 - 10:45.

Contact Pastor Lee Stevenson to find the perfect fit for you.

We exist to connect people together in significant relationships, to become more Christ-like, help others come to faith in Christ, and glorify God through service to His Church.

We are an informal group of adults, most with children, coming together to study contemporary topics facing Christians, Methodists, and parents. We are focused on connecting with each other through in-depth conversation.

We are focused on growing closer to God and connecting with one another. We get closer to God through Bible study, accountability, fellowship, and participation in church life. We are growing families investing in community life. We know life can be difficult, so we focus on supporting one another and building relationships.

We study the word of God and incorporate that word into our lives while having meaningful fellowship throughout the year.

Our mission is service, fellowship, and learning. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we aim to know God and share God’s saving love through Christ.

Our mission is to: strengthen our relationship with God, apply the Word of God to daily living and share our love of Christ with others.

We strive to grow closer to God through a variety of studies from various authors. Our class is focused on an open discussion.

This is the oldest continuing Sunday School class at FUMC. Our class is very fortunate to have wonderful teachers, who add so much to our study. We love to have a good time when we are together, including an annual fish fry and Christmas Party. We are a very welcoming group.

groups

discipleship

Sunday at 5:30pm -
Combines current topical discussion with Biblical study and Christian fellowship.

Monday at 2:30pm -
This group meets for at least 90 minutes to share in a study and grow in faith. Currently studying Revelation.

Wednesday at 10:00am
This group always welcomes new members into their years together. Currently studying Samuel.

Thursday at 10:00 am
A dynamic group that continues to grow. Currently studying the book “Soul Keeper” by John Ortberg.

Saturday at 7am -
Small group that meets each week to fellowship and pray.

Wednesday at 10am and 6pm -
Focused on a comprehensive engagement with the entire biblical text. These groups meet for a total of 24, 90 minute sessions, 12 weeks each on the Old Testament and New Testament. Currently working through Disciple II Fast Track.

fellowship

Senior Adults, who are "YOUNG AT HEART," meet every other month for fellowship, fun, food and factual programs. The speakers are always informative and entertaining, the food is always delicious and the atmosphere welcoming.

UMW is an organization of approximately one million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice. They are a community of women committed to mission, (supporting women, children and youth in local, national and global mission areas), to growing spiritually through prayer, Bible studies and spiritual retreats, and to nurturing one another. We welcome any woman who commits herself to engage in mission, study, personal growth and social action.

The mission of this organization is to help men to grow in Christ so that others can know Christ. They meet for both fellowship and service opportunities.

service

In a Christ-like Spirit, the Joy Squad assists those in need of short-term transportation and light-duty jobs.

This group provides a meal to families who have lost a loved one, either before or after the funeral service.

This group utilizes their talents to knit or crochet prayer shawls and quilts while fellowshipping together. They have recently begun working on a special project for young women in Africa. If you want to learn to crochet, knit or sew, come join this group. Loving Hands meet each Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm in the Sew and Sews Room.

Lee Stevenson

Lead Pastor