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New Room Conference is a yearly conference sponsored by Seedbed Publishing. Their logo is a famous window in New Room, Bristol.
Like many ministry opportunities New Room Conference leaders have had to adapt to new realities. Rather than an in-person conference, this year New Room is offering a Night with New Room.
A Night with New Room: livestreamed evening of worship, teaching, and prayer for great awakening. I want to invite and encourage you to attend this two hour ministry experience on Friday, September 25th, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. To attend you or your group / class will need to register on the New Room Website at https://newroomconference.com/
SCHEDULE
6:00 PM Welcome
6:05 PM Worship
6:15 PM Where We Find Ourselves
6:20 PM Conversation with Lo Alaman & Miriam Swaffield
6:40 PM Spoke Word Poem – Lo Alaman
6:50 PM Keynote: Jim Cymbala
7:30 PM Response / Prayer
7:45 PM Next Steps
7:55 PM Dismissal
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM New Room Concert of Prayer
Attendance Options
1) Individual / Family in private homes
2) Multiple Individuals and Families in private homes
3) Small Groups / Sunday School Classes in church class rooms/private homes.
If you wish to gather as a class or group inside the church facility please
contact the Church office and let us know.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS RE-IMAGINED
We are encouraged to continue in new and creative ways to grow into the likeness of Jesus. This is where "Wednesday Nights Re-Imagined!" comes into the picture. We will use a hybrid model for the foreseeable future. We will not meet at the church but we are encouraged to safely gather in groups of 2-4 as we are able and utilize Zoom to gather collectively.
Two (2) new classes are being offered:
1. The Wesleyan Journey w/ Kenithe Biggs (7 weeks, last class 10/28)
2. Disciple I w/ Woody Givens (34 weeks)
Please email Angie Slack at aslack@yorksolutions.net for more information and/or to sign up by 9/14/2020.
DOROTHY JACKSON PECAN SALES
The Dorothy Jackson Pecan Sale will start on Sunday, Sep 20. The sale will be a little different this year. We will be selling by preorders only due to the COVID Risk. We may have a few bags left over as we have to order in case lots. We will put order blanks in the Atrium for you to use if you don’t see a circle Member. Delivery will be in early November. Prices are the same as last year: all pecans will be $9.00, walnuts will be $8.50, Mixed nut tins will be $16.00 and pecan logs will be $16.50/3. If you have any questions please contact Joy Bissonnette at ljbiss1969@gmail or another member of the circle. Sales period will continue until Oct 18. When the orders come in we are asking for checks as much as possible. We thank each of you for your support of the Dorothy Jackson Circle.
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.
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
FISH
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.Coffee Talk
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.The Well
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.Friendship
We study the word of God and incorporate that word into our lives while having meaningful fellowship throughout the year.Covenant Class
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.Bruce Strother
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.Seekers
We strive to grow closer to God through a variety of studies from various authors. Our class is focused on an open discussion.Ayers Whitney Fellowship Class
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.New Beginnings
Joe Pearson Faith Movers
Common Thread
discipleship
Thrive
Sunday at 5:30pm -Combines current topical discussion with Biblical study and Christian fellowship.
Monday Afternoon Study
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 Morning Study
Wednesday at 10:00amThis group always welcomes new members into their years together. Currently studying Samuel.
Thursday Morning Study
Thursday at 10:00 amA dynamic group that continues to grow. Currently studying the book “Soul Keeper” by John Ortberg.
Saturday Morning Prayer
Saturday at 7am -Small group that meets each week to fellowship and pray.
Disciple Bible Studies
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
Young at Heart
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.United Methodist Women
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.United Methodist Men
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
Joy Squad
In a Christ-like Spirit, the Joy Squad assists those in need of short-term transportation and light-duty jobs.Soul Food
This group provides a meal to families who have lost a loved one, either before or after the funeral service.Loving Hands
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