FUMC Newsletter

The scripture Lesson for this week is from Philippians 3:17-4:1

7 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 19 Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21 He will transform the body of our humiliation so that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. 

4  1  Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

 

Thank You

Thank you to Kim Warner and the youth (and their leaders) for preparing and serving the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.  We had a great crowd, and collected $402.00 for Yokefellow Ministry.  Thank you church for supporting the youth!

 

Church Calendar

  • Wonderful Wednesday – Join us this evening, Wednesday, March 12, for our Wonderful Wednesday meal. This week’s menu includes salad, cheesy beef rigatoni, garlic bread, and dessert.  The cost is $5.00 per person, $15.00 per family.  Food will be served at 5:30 p.m. Activities will be available for the children. 
  • Food for Friends -The meal at the Town and Country Hotel will be this Sunday, March 16. Individually wrapped desserts are always welcomed!  Thank you to Richard and Paul Rogalski and the youth for sponsoring this outreach.  YOUTH…please meet at 3:30 p.m. to load the vans.  We will serve at the hotel from 4:15-5:15 p.m. We appreciate your participation.
  • The WoW Factor Senior Group will meet Wednesday, March 19 in the Fellowship Hall. We are excited to gather for lunch and a demonstration.  A local artist will join us and lead a group painting project.  Please call the church office to make reservations. 
  • FUMC Community Meal will take place on Monday, March 24, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. If you would like to provide individually wrapped desserts, please bring them anytime to place in the freezer.
  • FUMC-ERHS Baking Ministry – Tuesday, March 25, from 8:45-10:45 a.m.
  • The Mountain Dulcimer Group will now meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. Anyone who is interested in taking a beginner dulcimer class led by Anna and Gene at Providence Methodist, please contact the church office. 
  • The Brookdale Visitation Team meets at Brookdale at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is a special interactive time of fun, and worship for the residents. Call the church office for more information.
  • He-Brews Coffee and Conversation meets on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at Hope House Coffee Co. 1066 S. Broadway in Forest City. Our current series is on the book of I Peter. Everyone is invited to attend.
  • The Handbell Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to join this group, please see Jane.

 

FUMC Youth

  • This Sunday, March 16 – Meet at 3:30 p.m. to load the vans for Food for Friends.

 

Joint Lenten Services

We have two more joint services this year with other churches in our community. Please plan to join us on this Lenten journey with our neighbors.

  • Maundy Thursday – 7:00 p.m., April 17, at First Presbyterian Church of Forest City
  • Good Friday – 7:00 p.m., April 18. at FUMC

We are looking forward to this Lenten journey with our neighbors.

 

Community Lenten Services

Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon

3/12 – Speaker: Pierson Shaw at St. John AME Zion
3/19 – Speaker: In-Yong Lee at First Baptist Rutherfordton
3/26 – Speaker: Lance Smith at Rutherfordton Presbyterian
4/2 – Speaker: Arrie Melvin at First United Methodist Rutherfordton
4/9 – Speaker: Aimee Hobbs at First Baptist Spindale

 

Holy Week Services

  • Palm Sunday, April 13 – Worship at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Our worship service will feature a parade of palms and special music with the children and adult choirs.  Following worship, we will have lunch, and the children will be invited to participate in the annual egg hunt.  We will also have an inflatable for the children to play on.
  • Maundy Thursday, April 17 – Joint worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Forest City at 7:00 p.m.
  • Good Friday, April 18 – Joint worship service here at FUMC at 7:00 p.m.
  • Community Easter Sunrise Service – Rutherfordton City Cemetery – Meet at the top of the hill behind St. Francis Episcopal Church at 7:00 am. Sunday, April 20.
  • Easter Worship Service – Sunday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

 

VBS 2025

Mark Your Calendars – VBS will be June 1-5  from 6-8:00 p.m.

We are counting on your participation and support.

Please contact Leanne Summey to volunteer

 

Income and Expenses 

Weekly Budget Needs: $8,479.33

Tithes and Offerings March 3-9 – $7,853.85

Expenses March 3-9 – $17,583.26

Received YTD – $79,140.20

Budget needs YTD – $84,793.30

 

Worship Helpers

This Sunday, March 16

Lector – Russell Spicer

Finance – Chris Cross, Tim Ridenhour

Greeters – Keely Somerset, Jessica Anderson

Ushers – Gary Shipley, David Eaker

Head Usher – Cooper Flack

 

Next Sunday, March 23

Lector- Marla Morgan

Finance – Matt Brown, Denise Gavin

Greeters – Linda Cross, Bobbi Pinson, Judy Toney

Ushers – Parker Tate, Tyler Brown

Head Usher – Cooper Flack

 

Yokefellow is collecting instant oatmeal for the months of January-March 2025. Please bring donations to the church office.

 

March Birthdays

Tom Spradlin             03/02

Christopher Fowler    03/03

Jonas Fowler              03/03

Jase Warner               03/03

Owen Hopper            03/06

Brenda Danner           03/08

Holly Keever              03/10

Libby Cheshire           03/11

Leigh Danner             03/11

Todd Calvert               03/12

Lisa Webber               03/12

Baxter Carpenter        03/13

Earl Furbish               03/13

Olivia Taunton           03/13

Michele Smith            03/16

Laela Humphries        03/17

LeeAnne Summey      03/18

Kellan Jones               03/23

Will Taunton              03/23

Pat Cline                    03/24

Benjamin Eaker          03/27

Steven Jones              03/27

Jim Anderson             03/28

Jennifer Goforth          03/29

 

The FUMC Newsletter

This page on the church website is the permanent home of the newsletter. Text-to-speech apps will work on this page. Older newsletters are archived, and the current newsletter will always be at this address. This mobile-friendly format is much more accessible and allows for immediate updates to information. Feel free to check by as often as you like. The goal is for major updates to happen on schedule by Wednesday, and a print edition will still be sent via US Mail to those who have requested it. If you no longer need the printed copy, please let the church office know. 

May the Peace of the Lord, and His Blessings be with you all, and we hope to see you on Sunday! Services are livestreamed on our YouTube Channel.