Pastor’s blog
Looking toward Sunday… January 6 is the Day of Epiphany, and we begin the sermon series “Living in the Light.” In Matthew 2:1-12, the Magi follow the star and are led to Jesus to discover the audacity of the Gospel — outsiders become insiders marginalized become beloved outcasts become friends Come and begin the 2019 year with Holy Communion. Before worship, at 10:30 come to the Fellowship Hall for the First Sunday Social: refreshments, catching up and a time to socialize.…
Events for 1-7-19 thru 1-13-19
Thank you for serving our Church Sunday LITURGIST: Elliott Smith Greeters: Tammy Rhodes & Jeff Hutchens Usher Captain: Mark Smith Ushers: Denise Durham, Ben Hale, Kivi Miller, Susan Miller, Jeremy Peterson Youth Usher: Ava Miller Plate Attendant: Doris Sink Sound Technician: James Gray Acolyte: Emory Smith Bible Steward: Elliott Smith Nursery {infants-kindergarten}: Alice Gray & Vicky Gray THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, January 7 5:00PM Bd. of Spiritual Growth & Renewal {Parlor} 6:30PM Open Hands Ministry Meal {FH} Tuesday, January 8…
Pastor’s Blog
I’d like to express a big Thank You to Ellen Peterson, Lee Ann Peele, Lee Jessup, Brian McKerlie and the Choir for the toe-tapping, joy-filled Cantata, “Rhapsody in Bluegrass!” It was great to hear so many gifted soloists, too! Ellen’s creativity and talent continue to amaze me, and I feel so very fortunate to serve with her at First Reformed. Since there is possibility of rain showers, we will decide at 2pm whether or not to go Christmas Caroling tonight.…
Pastor’s Blog
Looking toward Sunday… What a Sunday this will be! Ellen and the choir have been working for months on the Cantata, “Rhapsody in Bluegrass: A Christmas Jubilee.” The sounds of a banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass, and piano will join together with the voices in the choir to make sounds of peace, hope, love and joy! After worship we will gather for a catered lunch in the Fellowship Hall and hear about the 12 Days of Christmas from the children.…
Events for 12-10-18 thru 12-16-18
THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, December 10 6:30PM Open Hands Meal (FH) Tuesday, December 11 10:00AM…Collaborative Ministries {Parlor} Wednesday, December 12 DEADLINE TO PURCHASE PORK LOIN TICKETS 7:00PM Adult Choir {Sanctuary} Thursday, December 13 5:30PM Yoga {Parlor} 7:00PM Square Dancing {Fellowship Hall} Friday, December 14 10:00AM-6:00PM…Bell Ringing for Salvation Army at Lanier’s Ace Hardware…..{hourly time slots} Saturday, December 15 10:00AM-6:00PM…………. Bell Ringing for Salvation Army at Lanier’s Ace Hardware….{hourly time slots} 10:00AM Adult Choir Cantata Practice {Sanctuary} Sunday, December 16 DEADLINE…
Pastor’s blog
CHURCH SERVICES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018. Due to the potential for snow, sleet and freezing rain, all church services for tomorrow (December 9, 2018) have been cancelled. Cathy Waitman will work with parents to reschedule the Youth Nativity Program that was planned for Sunday’s worship service. We will communicate via email, Facebook, and Fox 8, WFMY & WXII notifications. HOWEVER, the catered lunch planned for this Sunday has been postponed to Sunday, December 16th immediately following…
Pastor’s Blog — Advent 2018
Advent 2018 Calm and Bright: 200 Years of Silent Night This year is the 200th anniversary of the debut of the beloved Christmas Carol, “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Many people say their favorite time of the season is on Christmas Eve when they light their white candle in the midst of the dark sanctuary, and sing this beloved song. Something mystical and sacred occurs as our small, solitary lights unite together in the darkness as we sing the hope of…
Pastor’s blog
The stores and sounds around us are already in full swing for the Christmas season. And yet, as Christians we are called to pause for a bit before worshipping the Christ Child in the manger…to enter the season of preparing the way, waiting and watching. We begin this season uniting together to lift up those who suffer from AIDS both locally and globally. Saturday night at 7pm, please join me for a community-wide prayer service at Files Chapel Baptist Church…
Upcoming Events for 12-3-18 thru 12-9-18
9:45AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth – Program Practice with Cathy Waitman Adults – Studying Romans with Jerry Lovell {Parlor} 11:00AM Worship Series: “Calm & Bright: 200 Years of Silent Night” Holy Communion REMEMBER TO PICK UP POINSETTIAS FROM THE SANCTUARY AFTER WORSHIP! 12:00PM Chili Cook-Off {FH} Following Lunch…Consistory Meeting THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY LITURGIST: Lisa Nelson Greeters: Mike & Lynn Brown Usher Captain: Rich Johnson Ushers: Frank Callicutt, Ron Hutcheson, John McCarn, Doris Sink Youth Usher: Mary…
Upcoming Events for 11-26-18 thru 12-2-18
Sunday, November 25 DEADLINE FOR…Chili Entry, Chrismon & Poinsettia Orders 9:45AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth – Advent Wreaths & Program Practice with Cathy Waitman Adults – Studying Romans with Dave Fulton {Parlor} 11:00AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary Children’s Church Following Worship THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY LITURGIST: Rich Johnson Greeters: Ashlee Snider & Dain Laguna Usher Captain: Ushers: Mike Brown, Heidi Hutcheson, Mark Smith, Ramona Yarbrough Youth Usher: Haylee Hutcheson Plate Attendant: Buddy Lohr Sound Technician: Dave…