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First United Methodist Church 100 East 4th Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No.37 Non-Profit Organization Return Service Requested Calendar for the Week of February 25-March 3, 2018 Sunday, February 25 8:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 11:00am e Well Pratt Hall 3:00pm Teacher Training Parlor 4:00pm Prayer Ministry Team 5:00pm Bible 101 Parlor 5:00pm Genesis Singers/Children's Choirs 6:00pm Lydia Circle Parlor 6:00pm Youth Activities Monday, February 26 10:00am Morning Bible Study 3:45pm Girls' Bible Study Panera 5:30pm UMW Executive Board 6:00pm Bible Study Tuesday, February 27 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon 3:45pm Boys' Bible Study Fox's Pizza 5:30pm Alpha Handbells Sanctuary 5:30pm ELA Team Meeting 6:30pm SPR WES102 Wednesday, February 28 9:45am 50 Forward Singers Hickory Hill 5:00pm Wednesday United 6:00pm Friend to Friend Gym 7:00pm Chancel Choir Choir Suite ursday, March 1 9:30am Louisa Pickard Circle Parlor 11:00am SAM Lunch Bunch Uncle Mick's Menu for February 28th: Pork Loin Roast, Hashbrown Casserole, Green Beans with Horseradish Dressing, Banana Pudding Children: Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fruit Cup Adults: $6 and Child: $4 - Take out containers $1 Pastor Bobby Some of life’s greatest blessings come unexpectedly, and sometimes from incidental and brief encounters with people we never see again. Sometimes a blessing is not recognized until much later, and sometimes we end up being blessed by an experience which, at the time, seemed to be anything but a blessing. Do not be surprised when blessings come from strange and unexpected sources, and even from painful experiences. is must have been what Shakespeare had in mind when in “As You Like It” he wrote, “Sweet are the uses of adversity, which like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head; and this our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stone, and good in everything.” is one thing is certain...we are empowered to bless others when we have been blessed. Oſten we do not recognize a blessing, or we may have preconceived notions that prevent us from experiencing it fully. ere are many ways to feel empty even when blessings abound. Sometimes when we come to the end of our rope, having exhausted all the tools we customarily use to deal with our problems, we come to see that there are better tools than anger, guilt, shame and judgment to help us get our lives in manageable units. When we are able to get beyond those unproductive tools of relating, we can usually see that the anger, guilt, shame and judgment others may direct at us are oſten not at all what it seems to be about, it is something else. Not infrequently, the problem comes from another time and place, from an old wound that never healed; an old, unresolved and perhaps forgotten hurt that keeps looking for resolution, oſten in people who had nothing at all to do with the original wound. Hopefully, we can eventually learn that the abundant life is more to be found in the celebration of life than in our desperate efforts to “fix” it. Every now and then when I encounter a clerk, waitress or complete stranger living life out loud, who say to me in passing, “Have a blessed day”, and because they cared enough to remind me, I usually do have a blessed day. So please, please, have a blessed day and recognize that God oſten brings blessings in things that may not seem to be. Blessings to you all, Take out meals are $7 rough Our Prayers Church Family- Brasel Family, Phillip Cherry, Karen Cooper, Joe Davis, Mike Harris, Arby Hines, Rev. Leonard & Carlyn Howell, Hughes Triplets, Mac Macready, Joan McCloskey, Jeanette Mellown, Louise Moody, Douglas & Pat Nelson, Bob Olson, Ricky & Will Ousley, Jeremy Plyler, Eddie Pope, Bob Poynor, Tommy Pratt, Mary Price, Ron & Angie Sargent, Bill Tatum. New: Bill Ray Extended Family- Wynn Arkle, Hazel Boles, Angela Cantrell, Samantha Carver, Larry Crabtree, Gloria Grueneberg, Pete Hartsfield, Robby Holley, Jonathan Howell, Larry Hudman, Linda Hurst, Karen Robinson, Mimi Young. New: e Rob Cook family, Daon Martin Johnson, Brandon Smart, Linda ompson Death- Betty Rabun (mother of Donna Wilcox) Deployed- Will Camp, Patrick Martel, Our local Marine Reserves A Giſt Has Been Given in memory of Sheila Bock by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Allen, Mrs. Joann Bigham, Mrs. Maderia Powell, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Poynor, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan, Holtville Middle School Courtesy Committee, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Ingebritson & Joyce Mathison Study Group. A Giſt Has Been Given in memory of Joan Taylor by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Poynor & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan. A Giſt Has Been Given in memory of Mary Blanton by Mrs. Rebecca Crews & Mrs. Linda Ramsey. A Giſt Has Been Given in memory of Dr. Billy Mellown by Mr. & Mrs. Williams Truitt, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan & Mrs. Dorothy Stanley & Family. .A Giſt Has Been Given in memory of James Pearson, Clifford Cleveland, Lottie Weedon, James Powell and Dr. Billy Mellown by Mrs. Hope Mitchell. 100 East 4th Street, Prattville, Alabama 36067 334-365-5977 www.prattvillemethodist.org THE WEEKLY WORD February 25-March 3, 2018 Worship • Grow • Serve • Multiply "Blessings"
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Calendar for the Week of February 25-March 3, 2018 Sunday, February 258:30am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Sanctuary11:00am The Well Pratt Hall 3:00pm Teacher Training Parlor 4:00pm Prayer Ministry Team 5:00pm Bible 101 Parlor 5:00pm Genesis Singers/Children's Choirs 6:00pm Lydia Circle Parlor 6:00pm Youth Activities Monday, February 26 10:00am Morning Bible Study 3:45pm Girls' Bible Study Panera 5:30pm UMW Executive Board 6:00pm Bible Study Tuesday, February 27 12:00pm Lenten Luncheon 3:45pm Boys' Bible Study Fox's Pizza 5:30pm Alpha Handbells Sanctuary 5:30pm ELA Team Meeting 6:30pm SPR WES102 Wednesday, February 28 9:45am 50 Forward Singers Hickory Hill 5:00pm Wednesday United 6:00pm Friend to Friend Gym 7:00pm Chancel Choir Choir Suite Thursday, March 1 9:30am Louisa Pickard Circle Parlor 11:00am SAM Lunch Bunch Uncle Mick's
Menu for February 28th:Pork Loin Roast, Hashbrown Casserole, Green Beans with
Horseradish Dressing, Banana PuddingChildren: Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich,
Fruit CupAdults: $6 and Child: $4 - Take out containers $1
Pastor Bobby
Some of life’s greatest blessings come unexpectedly, and sometimes from incidental and brief encounters with people we never see again. Sometimes a blessing is not recognized until much later, and sometimes we end up being blessed by an experience which, at the time, seemed to be anything but a blessing. Do not be surprised when blessings come from strange and unexpected sources, and even from painful experiences.
This must have been what Shakespeare had in mind when in “As You Like It” he wrote, “Sweet are the uses of adversity, which like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head; and this our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermons in stone, and good in everything.”
This one thing is certain...we are empowered to bless others when we have been blessed. Often we do not recognize a blessing, or we may have preconceived notions that prevent us from experiencing it fully. There are many ways to feel empty even when blessings abound. Sometimes when we come to the end of our rope, having exhausted all the tools we customarily use to deal with our problems, we come to see that there are better tools than anger, guilt, shame and judgment to help us get our lives in manageable units. When we are able to get beyond those unproductive tools of relating, we can usually see that the anger, guilt, shame and judgment others may direct at us are often not at all what it seems to be about, it is something else. Not infrequently, the problem comes from another time and place, from an old wound that never healed; an old, unresolved and perhaps forgotten hurt that keeps looking for resolution, often in people who had nothing at all to do with the original wound. Hopefully, we can eventually learn that the abundant life is more to be found in the celebration of life than in our desperate efforts to “fix” it.
Every now and then when I encounter a clerk, waitress or complete stranger living life out loud, who say to me in passing, “Have a blessed day”, and because they cared enough to remind me, I usually do have a blessed day. So please, please, have a blessed day and recognize that God often brings blessings in things that may not seem to be.
Blessings to you all,
Take out meals are $7
Through Our Prayers Church Family- Brasel Family, Phillip Cherry, Karen Cooper, Joe Davis, Mike Harris, Arby Hines, Rev. Leonard & Carlyn Howell, Hughes Triplets, Mac Macready, Joan McCloskey, Jeanette Mellown, Louise Moody, Douglas & Pat Nelson, Bob Olson, Ricky & Will Ousley, Jeremy Plyler, Eddie Pope, Bob Poynor, Tommy Pratt, Mary Price, Ron & Angie Sargent, Bill Tatum. New: Bill Ray
Extended Family- Wynn Arkle, Hazel Boles, Angela Cantrell, Samantha Carver, Larry Crabtree, Gloria Grueneberg, Pete Hartsfield, Robby Holley, Jonathan Howell, Larry Hudman, Linda Hurst, Karen Robinson, Mimi Young. New: The Rob Cook family, Daon Martin Johnson, Brandon Smart, Linda ThompsonDeath- Betty Rabun (mother of Donna Wilcox)Deployed- Will Camp, Patrick Martel, Our local Marine Reserves
A Gift Has Been Given in memory of Sheila Bock by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Allen, Mrs. Joann Bigham, Mrs. Maderia Powell, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Poynor, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan, Holtville Middle School Courtesy Committee, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Ingebritson & Joyce Mathison Study Group. A Gift Has Been Given in memory of Joan Taylor by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Poynor & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan.A Gift Has Been Given in memory of Mary Blanton by Mrs. Rebecca Crews & Mrs. Linda Ramsey.A Gift Has Been Given in memory of Dr. Billy Mellown by Mr. & Mrs. Williams Truitt, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yeargan & Mrs. Dorothy Stanley & Family..A Gift Has Been Given in memory of James Pearson, Clifford Cleveland, Lottie Weedon, James Powell and Dr. Billy Mellown by Mrs. Hope Mitchell.
100 East 4th Street, Prattville, Alabama 36067334-365-5977 www.prattvillemethodist.org
THE WEEKLY WORD
February 25-March 3, 2018
Worship • Grow • Serve • Multiply
"Blessings"
This Sunday, February 25, 2018 Through Our Gifts
2018 Operating Budget$1,432,455.89
Total Received 2/18/18$21,906.34
Total Received For 2018 as of 2/18/18:$135,450.97
Total E-Giving Received For 2/18/18:
$9,095.00
This Week's Prayer Focus:
Denying myself and following Him.
Traditional Worship
Sermon:
WorshipGrowServeMultiply
In The Well:
If I Were the DevilI Peter 5:6-9
Through our PresenceWorship - 409
Sunday School - 304
Join Us on Wednesday Nights for Open Gym!!5:45-6:15 in EPW101
FOLLOWED BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES!Classes offered:
LegomaniaCreated in His Image
Exploring the Bible Through Board Games
Important Lighthouse Children's Ministry DatesJune 11-15 - Vacation Bible School
July 23-26 - Choir Camp
For SaleThe church has 2 houses for sale in the downtown area. If you are interested & need more information, please call the church office.
FRIEND 2 FRIEND!February 28
6:00pm in the gym!Come help assemble intake bags for Mary Ellen's Hearth & learn more about how children can help
other children in our community!
Listening for God: FastingII Timothy 3:16-17
Teachers' Meeting: February 25th at 3:00pm in the Parlor. Please make every effort to attend!
SAVE THE DATE!!!Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt
March 24th
A Word of Thanks: Bob & I would like to thank the many wonderful people who have prayed, visited, called, sent cards, sent food (including the Wednesday night meals from the church) & sent him balloons. Such caring & generous people you are. We will always be grateful for you. Bob is home now & continuing his recovery from the fall. - Bob & Fran Olson
Lenten Lunches: Lenten Lunches are each Tuesday from noon to 1pm through March 27. Our speaker this week on Tuesday, February 27th, is Rev. Dan Baughman from Wesley Chapel UMC in Enterprise, AL! Lunches are free, but donations will be accepted. This is a wonderful way to celebrate this Lenten season!
Announcements
Attention: Church services are filmed and broadcast via the Internet, and photographs of church attendees may be displayed in printed publications or in electronic format such as on church websites or social media pages.
March 1st - Lunch Bunch will meet at Uncle Mick's at 11:00am. Please remember an item for AICC!!
