October 2015

“A Matter of Treasure” A Generosity Quest 2015

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,

where moth and rest destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break

in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:19-21

What possesses you? Are you possessed by a passion to accomplish the word of God? Are you possessed by a vision to make disciples for Jesus Christ? Are you possessed by the Holy Spirit, recognizing that your talents and resources are but gifts entrusted to you for God’s glory? Or are you possessed by the pursuit of glory for self? Could it be that you are possessed by the acquisition and accumulation of things – money and material possessions? The 2016 Mission and Ministry (operating and capital budget) for First United Methodist Church reflects a passion for being possessed by God – his vision, his ministry, his glory! This budget sustains the mission – to make disciples for Jesus Christ. This budget is an investment in eternal things. Yes, God blesses us with mate-rial provision, but he also entrusts to us the resources needed to touch lives with compassion and enlighten lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This year’s generosity theme is founded on Jesus’ call to treasure that which is most important and to invest our treasure in that which serves God. Our budget projections represent an opportunity for us to respond in faithfulness and joy. Our Generosity Emphasis will run from October 25 to November 22. Where shall your treasure be? In your account? Or in the work of God? Begin praying that God would inspire us all to “lay up treasures in heaven” and that our hearts would be united in loving and serving God in the world.

MAGNIFY Our new youth program for Middle School Youth kicked off Sunday, September 20, with 17 middle schoolers. We enjoyed fellowship and dinner, then went to the Middle School room on the 3rd floor for orientation and group building fun! Counselors are: Nickie Eagle, Cheryl Bomar, Powell & Mary Lynne Osteen . . . and parents. We plan weekly faith-engaging programs, mission projects, retreats and outings – all middle school youth are welcome!

SHACK ATTACK 2015! Magnify & Amplify

On Sunday afternoon, September 13, six boats launched from Morehead City carrying about 50 youth and adults for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, food and faith at Shackleford. Together we cele-brated the start of a new year of ministry for both middle and high schoolers. Waylon Bell, Coordina-tor of Youth Outreach, led us in devotions by the waters’ edge – we are here to become followers of Christ! All youth are welcome to join us!

"TRUNK OR TREAT" HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY

Parents and children (up to age 10): Mark your cal-endar for Sunday, October 25, for "Trunk or Treat" from 4-6 pm. Volunteers will be treating our children (including the Early Learning Center) to a special safe place and receive treats from car trunks. Our Youth will host entertainment in the Fellowship Hall and a free hot dog supper will be served beginning at 5 pm. Anyone who would like to volunteer to deco-rate a car and furnish treats is asked to call the church office at 726-7102 to sign up.

October 7 Fish Fry at the Oceanana Resort A FAVORITE night for our church family! Come enjoy the fish fry at the Oceanana on Atl antic Beach. Bring the children early so they can play on the playground. Adults will enjoy walking out on the pier or down the beach! Please park in the pier parking lot. We appreciate the generosity of the Cooper family for allowing us to use their oceanfront facility! Host Group: Family Life Committee Menu: Fried fish cooked on site.

Cost is $6 for this special meal! October 14 Pastor Appreciation Night We will be honoring Pastor Powell and Pastor Jason! We will share a meal together and have a few words to say about them! You may want to bring a card, a handwritten note, baked good or small gift or gift certificate to let them know how special they are! October is Clergy Appreciation Month.

Host Group: Staff Parish Committee Menu prepared by Emily Nobles, Frances Civils & Friends

October 21 Costa Rica Mission Team Report Come learn about our Mission Team's experience in Costa Rica.

Host Group: Costa Rica Mission Team Menu to be announced

October 25 “Trunk or Treat” in the Church Parking Lot! October 28 Fireside Stories with Rodney Kemp You will not want to miss an evening with Rodney telling stories. It could get a little Spooky!

Menu: Covered Dish. Our meat will not be furnished for this covered dish. You may bring meat, salad, vegetable or dessert! There will not be a charge for the covered dish. Please

make your reservation so we will know how many places to set.

GET ANIMATED! Young Adult Small Group (The 35 and under crowd)

Do you ever feel frustrated by life? Ever wish that you had a space to talk about your faith, and ask some of those big questions? Want do get energized and animated about your faith? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions,

then we have a great small group for you! It is called the Animate series, and it is designed to get us talk-ing about our faith, practices, and the Bible, and give us a safe place to do it! Starting in October, Pastor Jason will begin this young adult small group on Monday nights at 7 pm. It will be held at the Church Campus (room a219), and will run for at least seven weeks. Each night, we will have child care (if need-ed) and snacks. If you are interested, please call the church office. or e-mail Pastor Jason jvillegas@nccumc.org.

MORE SMALL GROUPS COMING!

Our mission as Christians is to make disciples of Je-sus Christ for the transformation of the world. One of the main ways that we do this is through small groups. As Christians and Methodists this is in our very DNA. We are always trying to grow our Small Group culture. Starting in January, we will be rolling out a new way of doing small groups. This will be an open access method of doing small groups, with unlimited possibilities! Basically, we will be allowing anybody to start a small group around any topic that you are passionate about. And we will train you on how to make it a Church small group. If you enjoy playing golf, we can make that into a small group. If you are passionate about serv-ing at Martha’s Mission, we can make that into a small group. Whenever you are doing something that you are passionate about, we believe that you will be much more successful than if you are trying to be like someone else, in a small group environ-ment. All of our small groups will meet regularly and will have some aspect of worship, prayer, or Bi-ble study, each time they meet. Other than that, the possibilities about how they meet are up to you! If you have an idea about a small group you would like to host, or team with someone to host, please call the Church office, or e-mail Pastor Jason (jvillegas@nccumc.org). Also, if you are already in a type of small group, and you are willing to invite others to join it for the glory of God and the growth of God’s church, please let us know. We plan to roll out a catalogue of Small Groups at the beginning of the 2016 year. We look forward to your participation and also the gifts you will bring to the ministry!

We are well into our second week of youth, and have already made some wonderful memories. Our Kick Off at the Cape turned into Shack Attack, due to winds, and was a truly memorable time with great friends and family. For our second meeting some of the leaders took on the youth in our “Minute to Win It” game; the leaders came in at a very close second place! Our first trip is fast upon us, as we will travel to Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC November 13-15 for Pilgrimage. This is a life-changing week-end event filled with amazing artists, thought pro-voking speakers, and inspiring youth leadership—all sharing moving stories and experiences that reveal the transforming love of Christ. Sponsored by the North Carolina United Methodist Conference, this weekend is for students of all denominations looking for a weekend worship experience that calls every-one to a new or stronger faith in Jesus, challenging everyone to share God’s love in word and action.

BACKPACK BLESSINGS

Each school year FUMC is the base camp to provide weekend food for school children whose primary source of food is the school lunch program. Backpack Blessings was started in Au-gust 2011 serving 12 fully qualified children at Morehead Pri-mary and Elementary Schools.

“When the Ministry is Right, the Doors Will Open.”

OUR FALL CHALLENGE AND NEEDS

PEANUT BUTTER—160 JARS

640 CANNED MAC AND CHEESE WITH POP TOPS

640 PASTA IN A CAN WITH POP TOPS

DONATIONS

BUSINESS/INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS

HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A WEEKEND OFF!

GREETINGS FROM MISS SARAH! Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my first few weeks at FUMC. I have had a great time getting to know you, and I have felt really welcomed! I can’t wait to get to know more people – so please feel free to call, text, or email me anytime. I will start holding “office hours” on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1-5 PM so please feel free to pop in and see me! - Sarah

Preschool Praise Choir is meeting from 10:45 – 11:15 in the second and third grade Sunday school room. It is not too late join! Contact Miss Sarah or Carly Williams or Dega Lancaster. Elementary Choir is meeting from 4:15 – 5:00 PM in the sec-ond and third grade Sunday school room. Contact Miss Sarah – it isn’t too late to join us!

ELEVATE CALENDAR

October 4th: Jesus Calms the Storm We will be making our own storms in a bottle!

October 11th: Paul is Shipwrecked We will be painting so wear clothes that you don’t mind get-ting dirty!

October 18th: MOVIE NIGHT This will end our “Fair Winds and Following Seas” series! Featuring Finding Nemo, we will focus on learning that God loves us, no matter what!

October 25th: TRUNK OR TREAT

Coming in November – Join us as we make treasure maps, go on a scavenger hunt, bake cookies, and put together shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Dates for the calendar:

October 5th – 7:00 Sunday School Teachers Meeting October 25th – Trunk or Treat

NEW PARKING COMING SOON! Due the incredible generosity of several members of First Unit-ed Methodist, the vacant house at 904 Bridges Street beside our existing parking lot was purchased, demolished, and will be paved for parking--at no debt to the church! Praise the Lord! In addition to these faithful donors, special thanks go out to some hard working folks making this project happen: Ken Putnam, John Wade, David Garrison, Alan Leary, and Neil Whitford. Many Thanks!

Church Household Information & Directories…& Giving

Did you know you can check & update your personal or family information online? Did you know you can view online or print a Church Directory with pictures (we’re working to update all pictures & information!) Did you know that soon you can Give your offerings online? And all this either on your smart phone or computer! We need everyone to add Access ACS & the Church Life apps to your computer & phones! Find the link on our website under Church Life or type in https://secure.accessacs.com/accessmemberlogin.aspx?sn=101208 and click “Need a Login”. Follow the di-rections and call the church office for assistance. You can get the Church Life app from the Apple/Android stores. This is a great opportunity for us to get more connected as the family of FUMC!

COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP 2015

MARTHA’S MISSION

The food for the month of October is all foods. Thank you for your continued support of this valua-ble ministry.

HARBORVIEW DEVOTIONS United Methodist Women

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP October 4 Bob & Celia Haines Anne Woodall Gretchen Aldridge October 11 Charles & Lynn Lupton Rodney Kemp Allison Graham October 18 Charlie & Jodie Smith David & Myra Bradley October 25 Chuck & Nancy Bissette Butch & Gail Gentry

GREETER SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. October 4 Brian & Gloria Zane Bob & Celia Haines Lynn Lupton Jerry Fischler October 11 Ralph & Karen Lewis Dan & Margaret Wade Cecelia Fulcher Eva Carawan October 18 Bev Cousens Jo & George West Sandra & Brad McIntosh Greta & Henry Boshamer October 25 Jean Kittrell George & Judy Viereck Sharon & Mac Wells Sandy Elfers

“A MATTER OF TREASURE”

A Generosity Quest October 25 Kick Off Sunday November 4 Begin circulating the treasure chests with pledge cards November 22 Consecration Sunday

Look for Your Treasure Chest! Beginning Wednesday November 4, treasure chests will begin circulating along neighborhood routes stopping at each house of a First United Methodist Church member or constituent. In each treasure chest you will find a pledge card marked with your name for the 2016 Mission and Ministry Budget (operating) and Capital Needs (facilities and equip-ment). Please pray that God would lead you to “lay up treasures in heaven” and make a pledge for the work of God through First UMC. It’s easy – just complete your Card, seal it in the envelope provided; then return your envelope to the treasure chest and immediately carry the chest to the next house on the route. If we are prepared and act promptly, the chests can complete the route in less than two weeks! Thanks for your faithful response and participation.

FLU SHOTS Kristen Hill, pharmacist at Walmart, will offer a Flu Shot Clinic at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oc-tober 17, from 10 am -2 pm in the Church Parlor (second floor at the elevator). For those with Medicare or Tricare, there is no charge. All others may receive flu shots for $25, cash or check. (If you prefer to use other insurance carriers, please visit your physician or a local pharmacy including Walmart.) Kristen is the wife of Chuck Hill who is the grandson of The Rev AP Hill who served as pastor here at First UMC, 1968-1973. Thanks Kristen for offering this service to our members and friends!

The United Methodist Men will be hosting a fundraising lunch following the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, October 11. Proceeds will be distributed to church mission related programs and local charities including Methodist Home For Children, Martha’s Mission and others. Check the bulletin for additional details.

To FUMC Scholarship Committee:

Thank you so much for the generous scholarship that you gave to me. Without that money, I would not have had the financial resources to attend my college of choice. I am very grateful and feel very loved by the wonderful people on this commit-tee. This money will not be a waste as I plan to use my talents to better serve our Lord in teaching. Thank you again for the reward and God bless.

Sincerely, Jacob Smith

Dear Friends at FUMC,

Thank you so much for the nice bookmark and card for my graduation from NC State in May. I am putting the bookmark to good use in my Bible! I also wanted to thank you for all of the thoughtful cards and gifts throughout my college career, and especially for the prayers that came with them. I always enjoy returning home to FUMC and seeing kind, familiar faces.

Sincerely, Laura Saleeby

Greetings.

While on vacation, I attended church with the McCulloughs. I wanted to thank you for your warm welcome and the gifts of information and loaf of bread.

Yours Sincerely, Barbara

Dear Church Family and FUMC Scholarship Committee,

Thank you so much for awarding me the Jacquelyn G. Eure Scholarship and for the Senior brunch, the handmade pillow, and the “Financial Success” book.

It means so much to me to be supported by my church family! I hope that as I transition into this new phase in my life at East Carolina University that you will keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Love, Abigail Prosser 519 Greene Hall, ECU Greenville, NC 27834

We certainly enjoyed worshipping with all of you Sunday. The “semons” in all the humns are wonderful and your membership very friendly. I especially liked “Passing of the Peace” before the prelude. Hope we can come again! John and Shirley Kennedy PS Thanks for the bread—mmmmm good!

Thank you for everything you do! It means so much to us that you took time to provide lunches for the military and our regu-lar construction volunteers who are helping us build Habitat homes for families in need of adequate housing. We are so blessed to have your support in our housing mis-sion, and ask that you continue to embrace the vision of

“A world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

In Partnership, Kris Durham, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS

Thank you for remembering your church and its special minis-tries through your generous donations. Gifts given in honor or in memory of persons who are special to you are a wonderful way to show your appreciation for someone. Often if a ministry has been especially meaningful to a person, designating a mon-etary gift to the ministry enables it to continue and be important to others. As you read these names, you might say a prayer for their fami-lies and for the ministry the gift will support.

July and August, Honorariums Susan Griffith, Choir Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parker, Family Promise

July and August, 2015, Memorials Naida Bloomfield, Undesignated Jeanette Davenport, Backpack Blessings Frances Egerton, Undesignated Alice Koons, Choir, Undesignated Jerry Lucey, Backpack Blessings Jane Nelson, Choir Daryl Poulk, Backpack Blessings Council Renfrow, Backpack Blessings Virginia Swann, TV Ministry Fred Switzer, Choir

Wave Runners

The WaveRunners will travel to Snow Hill on Tuesday, October 13, to visit the historic Method-ist Church, the Green County Museum, and Sticks and More (gift shop). There will be a Dutch lunch at Ribeyes followed by a trip to the Simply Natu-ral Creamery on the way home. Meet at the church at 9 am to travel by cars there. Sign up in the church office by Monday, October 12. Thank you. Betty Quinn

Letters to Our Church Family

Good Stewardship requires us to think of the future. Have your estate plan prepared now and express your good stewardship in ways that will bless your family and your church. “Later” can be too late. Don’t delay having your will drawn. Make sure your estate plans are in place so that your wishes will be carried out to benefit your family. Gifts you plan for your church through your will can help your church continue to minister and serve.

CHRISTMAS IN CRISIS ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

Once again, our church will put together an in-house advent devotional. These daily devotions during the ad-vent season include reflections on scripture, prayers, memories, poems, stories, and so much more. If you are interested in contributing an entry or would like to receive more information, please contact Dega Lancaster or Grace Mason. Entry deadline is Friday, October 30, 2015, to allow time for editing and publication. Feel free to email your entries to Dega or Grace. You may drop them by the church office attention: advent devotional, too. Dega 241-0764 dblancaster@gmail.com Grace 241-2539 gracemason@ec.rr.com

BAPTISM CELEBRATION

We celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sep-tember 7 at the 11:00 service for Violet Grace Lewis and Malorie Jaye Lewis, daughters of Jonathon and Christy Lewis. The happy grandparents are Jane Venters, the late Billy Venters and Willie and Lisa Lewis. Ann Lewis is the elated great grandmother. Jonathon and Christy also joined FUMC on September 7h!

SYMPATHY

Our Christian love and sympathy is extended to Ellie Buckingham and family, upon the death of her brother, John Conner, of Morehead City, who passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. Our Christian love and sympathy is extended to Janet Prosser and family, upon the death of her mother, Sherry Cheezem of Morehead City, who passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015.

10/1 Hebrews 9:1-7 Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 Ephesians 5:33-6:9 Luke 6:12-19 10/2 Ephesians 6:18-24 Luke 6:17-23 10/3 1 Corinthians 15:39-45 Luke 5:17-26 10/4 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Luke 6:31-36 10/5 Philippians 1:1-7 Luke 6:24-30 10/6 Hebrews 7:26-8:2 John 10:9-16 Philippians 1:8-14 Luke 6:37-45 10/7 Philippians 1:12-20 Luke 6:46-7:1 10/8 Philippians 1:20-27 Luke 7:17-30 10/9 Hebrews 7:26-8:2 John 10:9-16 Philippians 1:27-2:4 Luke 7:31-35 10/10 1 Corinthians 15:58-16:3 Luke 5:27-32 10/11 Hebrews 13:7-16 John 17:1-13 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9 Luke 7:11-16 10/12 Philippians 2:12-16 Luke 7:36-50 10/13 Philippians 2:17-23 Luke 8:1-3 10/14 Philippians 2:24-30 Luke 8:22-25 10/15 Philippians 3:1-8 Luke 9:7-11 10/16 Philippians 3:8-19 Luke 9:12-18 10/17 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Luke 6:1-10

10/18 Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18 Luke 10:16-21 Galatians 1:11-19 Luke 8:5-15 10/19 Philippians 4:10-23 Luke 9:18-22 10/20 Colossians 1:1-2, 7-11 Luke 9:23-27 10/21 Colossians 1:18-23 Luke 9:44-50 10/22 Colossians 1:24-29 Luke 9:49-56 10/23 Colossians 2:1-7 Luke 10:1-15 10/24 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 John 5:24-30 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Luke 7:1-10 10/25 Galatians 2:16-20 Luke 16:19-31 10/26 Hebrews 12:6-13, 25-27 Matthew 8:23-27 2 Timothy 2:1-10 John 15:17-16:2 Colossians 2:13-20 Luke 10:22-24 10/27 Colossians 2:20-3:3 Luke 11:1-10 10/28 Colossians 3:17-4:1 Luke 11:9-13 10/29 Colossians 4:2-9 Luke 11:14-23 10/30 Colossians 4:10-18 Luke 11:23-26 10/31 Hebrews 13:7-16 Luke 12:32-40 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 John 10:9-16

October Birthdays Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Candy Swain

2

Dave Aitken

James Ross

Jeanne Webb

3

Nancy Aitken

Larry Starling

Mary Brown

4

Anne Gibbs

Sarah Kate Willis

Parker Henry

Hadley Starling

5

Kim Smith

Robert Lawson

Thomas Outlaw

Brecken Myers

6

Yates Neagle Jr.

7

Patricia Terry

Allison Graham

Hunter Newman

8

Ruth Klingel

Brittany Kelley

9

Jeff Swain

Loretta Baily

Charlie Boucher

10

Michael Morgan

11

Alisa Heverly

Lisa Carter

Bodie Williams

12

John Hardesty

Tony Myers

13

Callie Harris

14

Allen Perry

15 16

Betty Parker

Marshall Roberts

Wanda Conway

Carly Williams

Daniels Hardy

Jackson Lupton

17

Ginny Wagner

Joyce Russell

George Bailey

Susan Turnage

Dee Meshaw

Katie Ward

Kimberly Fitzgerald

Andrew Newton

Sloane Pfaff

Lee Lupton

Samuel Hedgecock

18

Mary Ann Holland

Allen Aldridge

Sandra Conkllin

Carl Spann II

Brittany Kline

19

Luanne Outlaw

Chris Heal

Jodi Koontz

Lindsay Baily

Ethan Price

Colin O’Conor

20

Mary Lou Doles

John Craver

Leslie Whitmore

David Walker

21

Robert Lancaster

Ali Duncan

22

Jodie Woolard III

Taylor Letchford

Bailey Lowry

23

Gabriele Williams

Calvin Dowty Jr.

Tristian Harmon

24

Jerry Webster

Stephen Sullivan

25

Carolyn Paderick

Peggy Denkins

Susan Rogerson

Josh Wright

Katherine Long

26

Janet Prosser

Todd Whitaker

27

Ethel Van Horn

Stanley Harrell

Karen-Elaine Smith

28

Linda Wilcox

Bobbie Ann Saleeby

Braxton Morris

29

Michael Lupton

Clark Weaver

30

Evelyn Harris

Andrew Wheeler Jr

Shawn Long

Robert Brooks

Cameron Ballou

James Bell

31

Raymond Ball

Elizabeth Basnight

Jared Quillen

October Meetings &

Gatherings Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Sojourners 10:00

JV Football 3-5:30

Rotary 6:00

Choir 7:00

2

3

4

Preschool Choir

10:45

Youth Choir 4:00

Elementary Choir

4:15

Elevate/Magnify/

Amplify 5:00

5

SPRC 6:00

Agape 7:00/

Loretta Baily

SS Teachers Mtg.

7:00

Bible Study 7:00

6

Men’s Bible Study

6:30 am

Bells 6:15

Communion*

6:30

Rise Band 7:00

7:15 CS Lewis

7

ELC Chapel 10:00

WaveRunners

4:30

Lay Shepherd

4:30

Family Affair 5:45

Worship 7:15

8

Sojourners 10:00

JV Football 3-5:30

Rotary 6:00

Choir 7:00

Church

Conference 7:00

9

ELC Library 10:00

10

UMM 8:00

Promiseland

10:00 am

Stop Hunger Now

Event

11

Preschool Choir

10:45

UMM Fundraiser

12:00 pm

Youth Choir 4:00

Elementary Choir

4:15

Elevate/Magnify/

Amplify 5:00

12

OFFICE

CLOSED

COLUMBUS

DAY

13

Men’s Bible Study

6:30 am

Bells 6:15

Communion 6:30

Rise Band7:00

7:15 CS Lewis

14

History 11:00

ELC Chapel 10:00

Family Affair 5:45

Education 7:00

Stewardship 7:00

Trustees 7:15

15

Sojourners 10:00

JV Football 3-5:30

ELC Board 6:00

Rotary 6:00

Choir 7:00

16 17

18

Preschool Choir

10:45

Youth Choir 4:00

Elementary Choir

4:15

Elevate/Magnify/

Amplify 5:00

19

Witness 6:30

7pm Bible Study

20

Men’s Bible Study

6:30 am

Bells 6:15

Communion 6:30

Rise Band

Practice 7:00

7:15 CS Lewis

21

ELC Chapel 10:00

Family Affair 5:45

Finance 7:15

22

Sojourners 10:00

JV Football 3-5:30

Rotary 6:00

Choir 7:00

23

ELC Library 10:00

24

25

Preschool Choir

10:45

Youth Choir 4:00

Elementary Choir

4:15

Trunk or Treat 4-6

Magnify/Amplify

5:00

26

Missions 6:00

Cub Scout

Meeting 6:30

47pm Bible

27

Men’s Bible Study

6:30 am

Bells 6:15

Communion 6:30

Rise Band

Practice 7:00

7:15 CS Lewis

28

ELC Chapel 10:00

Christmas Cheer

Training 11-2

Family Affair 5:45

Church Council

7:15

29

JV Football 3-5:30

Rotary 6:00

Choir 7:00

30

31

* Communion is at Carolina House.

F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T

C H U R C H

900 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

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Phone: 252-726-7102 Fax: 252-808-2812 Web Address: www.firstchurchmhc.org

Senior Pastor—Reverend Powell Osteen posteen@nccumc.org

Associate Pastor—Reverend Jason Villegas jvillegas@nccumc.org

Administrative Office Manager—Christy Venters Lewis mhcfumcsec@hotmail.com

Director of Children’s Ministries & Education—Sarah Williams sarahwilliams521@gmail.com

RISE Worship Leader—Jason Ketchum jlketchum6@gmail.com

Coordinator of Youth Outreach—Waylon Bell wwaylonb@gmail.com

Director Early Learning Center—Vera Price elcdirector@hotmail.com

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