CalendarOur Church in Action
(Daily Bible Readings) Wednesday, April 17 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast, FC & K 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC 9:00 am-Noon - TLC 12:00 pm - Newsletter Articles Due 6:00 pm - Tai Chi, YC 6:00 pm - Handbells 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir Thursday, April 18 6:45-7:30 am - Prayer Group, PMH 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC 9:00 am-Noon - TLC 2:00-6:30 pm - Friendship Club, PMH 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Training, PMH 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Super., DMC & L Friday, April 19 7:00 pm - Service of Tenebrae, S Saturday, April 20 12:00 pm - AA Meeting, PMH 7:00 pm - AA Meeting, PMH Easter Sunday, April 21 7:00 am - Community Sunrise Service, Town Cemetery - Community Breakfast, First Baptist 9:00 am - Prayer Walk, PMH 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service, S 5:00-7:00 pm - Neon Monday, April 22 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC 9:00 am-7:30 pm - Welcome Table, FC & K 10:00 am - Al Anon Leaders, PMH 5:00-6:30 pm - Welcome Table Served, FC & K 6:00-6:30 pm - Prayer & Praise, YC 6:00-8:30 pm - NETworX, N & 1st Baptist 7:00 pm - Al Anon, PMH Tuesday, April 23 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC Wednesday, April 24 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast, FC & K 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC 6:00 pm - Tai Chi, YC 6:00 pm - Handbells 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir Thursday, April 25 6:45-7:30 am - Prayer Group, PMH 8:30-9:30 am - Fitness Follies, FC 6:30 pm - Stephen Ministry Training, PMH Friday, April 26 6:00 pm - NEON Dance Drama Practice 7:00 pm - NEON Worship Band Practice Saturday, April 27 10:00 am - Confirmation Class 12:00 pm - AA Meeting, PMH 7:00 pm - AA Meeting, PMH LEGEND: BA - Balcony, DM - Dillard Morrow Class, FC - Fellowship Center, FR - Front Room, L - Library, NC - Nifong Chapel, NM - Nifong Music Room, PMH - Perry-Moore House, S - Sanctuary, YC - Youth Center |
Events HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE AT FIRST CHURCH
Good Friday, April 19 at 7:00 pm – Good Friday, Service of Tenebrae Easter Sunday, April 21 – 7:00 am - Easter Sunrise - Followed by breakfast at First Baptist Church 11:00 am - Easter Worship Service (no 8:45 am service) Morning Celebration
Worship - Music – Fellowship Our Early service is changing! Come check it out! A relaxed service with a mix of music - favorite hymns plus newer songs Casual attire - come as you are & invite your family, friends & neighbors! Starts Sunday May 12, 2019 9:00am ATTENTION FIRST CHURCH: Due to the Easter holiday the cut off for the April 28th Bulletin is Thursday, April 18th. The church office will be closed on Monday, April 22nd. Thank you
Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational worry your constant companion? Could you use some calm? A new adult study group will be starting on Sunday, 4/28 at 10 o’clock in the Fellowship Center parlor. We will use Max Lucado’s book called "Anxious for Nothing" as our guide for this 11-week small group experience. Max writes in a very clear style that is full of real world examples and scripture-based discussion questions that are easy to understand. Max writes: "The news about our anxiety is enough to make us anxious.” He knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping millions of readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives. “Anxious for Nothing” invites readers to delve into Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join us on the journey to true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit. Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life. Come join us on Sunday, 4/28 for this new study! Questions? Call or text Rick Furse at 828-447-2781. KEENAGERS TRIP: Please plan to join the Keenagers on Tuesday, April 23, for a visit to the Town of Valdese, NC and learn about the Waldenses and their incredible journey from the hills of Italy to Burke County. We will meet in the church parking lot at 8:45 am, and the church bus will depart at 9:00 am. After the morning tour of the museum we plan to have lunch in Valdese, and then see the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. If weather permits, we will take a walk on The Trail of Faith. There is a $2 admission to the Heritage Museum and $8 admission to the Trail of Faith. We plan to return to Rutherfordton about 4:30 pm. Be sure to reserve your seat on the bus by adding your name to the signup sheet on the Keenager bulletin board. If you know someone who does not receive our emails, but might be interested in joining us, please let me know. Pam and Pete Pryor MAYFEST on May 4th: IT'S ALMOST HERE! CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENTS! Annual UMW Yard Sale for Missons: Bring your gently used items on Mondays 10 am to 2 pm to the Perry-Moore House basement or by appointment with Joy. Yokefellow takes clothing, we'll take just about anything else such as dishes, lamps, Christmas decor, small furniture and working small appliances. On FRIDAY May 3rd, bring items from 2-6 pm, pre-priced. Then JOIN US to help out on Saturday, 6 am to 2 pm. For questions or to volunteer, call Joy McCraw at 828)289-0943. FRIENDSHIP CLUB kids want to go to Camp! With your help sponsoring a child, they will be able to attend the YMCA Summer Day Camp program, June 17-21. This year the YMCA Summer Day camp programs will be held at First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC. There are 10 children enrolled in the Friendship Club program. The cost for the week is $90.00. The total cost for all 10 children to participate is $900.00. You may donate a whole or partial scholarship. Any amount is appreciated. Make your checks payable to First United Methodist Church and indicate for "Friendship Club Day camp" on the bottom of the check. Please make your donations by May 6, 2019 so we can get the children registered before all the slots are taken. We will also need to pack lunches for 2 days (Tues. & Thurs) of the week. Volunteers will need to help prepare the lunches. There is also a need to have a person to meet Becky Peeler at the Perry-Moore House each morning at 7 AM to meet the children and walk the children to First Baptist Church. First United Methodist Church has generously answered the call to help send Friendship Club children to camp for years. The Friendship Club is grateful for your support and helping to make a difference in the lives of children. 
OPERATION INASMUCH IS COMING - SATURDAY, MAY 18! Plans are taking shape! From yard work to casseroles for our shut-ins to more extensive building and repair projects for community ministries, church members, and neighbors all over the area - your help and Christian spirit are needed. You don't want to miss it! Extra sign-up sheets are available in the church office.
PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE each Monday from 6 to 6:30 pm in the Youth Center. This brief weekly service will be very casual and include contemporary praise music. The members of our church and the guests of the Welcome Table are invited to join us weekly in this brief service of prayer, witness and praise. TAI CHI CLASSES MOVING TO Wednesday EVENINGS AT 6:00PM - beginning APRIL 10th: New church members Preston and Barbara Barden are offering free Tai Chi classes on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in the church Youth Center. Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise designed to improve balance, increase energy and promote circulation. This introductory class is open to people of all ages and physical condition—the Tai Chi movements can be performed standing or sitting. Please call the church office or sign up on the church bulletin board to register for these free classes. A REMINDER FROM THE TRUSTEES - THE FELLOWSHIP CENTER ROOF will need replaced within the next couple of years. If you would like to make a donation to the Roof Fund, please place your check in the offering plate or drop it by the church office with the memo, “Roof Fund.” Thank you
YOKEFELLOW DONATIONS: Each month churches in the county including First Church are assigned a food item. When these food items are combined they create a meal bag for a family in need. First Church has been asked to donate CANNED GREENS for the month of April. You may bring your donations to the church and place them in the bin marked “Yokefellow” in the Donation Station outside the Front Room. If you have questions, please contact our Yokefellow Representative, Andrea Harmon. |
