First United Methodist Church of Madison, FL

Announcements

• Weekly Announcements

  YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Look for special events for the youth in coming weeks!!! Today at 3:00 PM in the Youth Center they will have a special movie. Next Sunday, August 21st they will have a spaghetti fundraiser lunch at noon to begin raising money for their trip to Mountain TOP next summer.

   

  UNITED METHODIST MEN: The men will have their next breakfast and program on Sunday, September 18th at 7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

   

  DICKINSON-WILLIAMSON CIRCLE:  The circle will have a fellowship time and meal for their meeting in August. They will have a “Low Country Boil” dinner Monday night, August 15th at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

   

  PARSONAGE FUNDS NEEDED:  Hooray!!! After many years of the parsonage being in need of repair, we are close to bringing it up to date!!! We are 90 % done with projects  which have included renovation of upstairs bathroom, closet, flooring upstairs and downstairs, new appliances, window repair and interior dressing (shutters & blinds) upstairs and downstairs, painting, pressure washing, plumbing and deep cleaning for total of $25,972.91 last year and so far $21,712.23 (of which we still need $6,541 to help with) this year. If you would like to contribute towards the completion of these projects, please put parsonage fund in the memo of your check.  Thank you so much!!!

   

  BABY FLETCHER FUND: Many people have asked how they can help with this precious baby going through his medical issues. If you would like to donate to this cause, please put baby Fletcher in the memo of your check, and we will send a single check from the church to Capital City Bank where their account is set up.

   

  A DAY AT THE RANCH:  You are invited to attend “A Day at the Ranch” on Saturday, September 17th at the Madison Youth Ranch, 1647 NE Captain Buie Road, Pinetta, FL. Gates open and touring the campus begins at 10:30 AM, program under the big tent starts at 11:30 AM, lunch under the big tent at noon, and the campus tours resume. Please RSVP by Friday, September 2nd by www.funch.org/RSVP  or call 386-668-5088. The specially invited districts are North West, North East and North Central.

  SPECIAL THANK YOU:  “The family of Taylor Killingsworth would like to say thank you for all the prayers, texts, calls, and love that you have shown us while Taylor was recovering from her accident. Taylor continues to heal but is doing extremely well. She is a hard one to keep down! God is Good, we are so thankful”. Love to All! Love,

                                                  The Killingsworth Family

   

  VOULNTEERS NEEDED: The Kairos Prison Ministry is looking for more volunteers. For more information please see Ray Griffin or Mutt Macarages.

   

  DOT DAVIS FUND: We have a special account for funds to help Madison County citizens with food vouchers at Food Giant Grocery Store. This is not the Altar Fund or Good Samaritan Fund but a separate fund established many years ago by Dot Davis for First United Methodist Church to help with this need. We are not receiving many canned goods and the demands in the county have risen. Our funds are low to help with food vouchers. If you would like to donate to this fund, please put Dot Davis fund in the memo of your check. Thank you.

   

  SALTY SERVICE MARKERS:  In the pew registration pads and in the pews, there are “Salty Service” markers. Please place one in the offering plate if you served as a salty servant during the week---persons who go beyond our congregation to serve in areas of ministry, outreach, and missions recognized or developed by our church. You do not need to put your name on this. We have a monthly report that this number is collected for. Thank you.

   

  YOUR SPECIAL $1.00: Please remember to bring your $1.00 and a nonperishable food item to the altar each week to help those in need. We have $987.93 in this account. Yes, your $1.00 and canned goods count!! There are many needs in this county.

   

  BUDGET FINANCE 2016:  The total income received at this point is $227,086.51 and the total expenses are $251,459.69.

  ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Welcome to God’s House! The First United Methodist Church might be the place you’re looking for. We already love you in Christ and wish to know you in a personal relationship. As members of First United Methodist Church of Madison, Florida, we would count it a privilege to welcome you into this community of faith.  If you wish to explore membership, please tell any of our members or contact Pastor Lamar or the church office at 973-6295.

   

   

• Are You Looking For Church Home?

  Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

   

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• CD's and DVD's

  Our church offers CDs and DVDs of the weekly church service. If you would like one, you can see Krystal before or after the service and she can make you a copy. If you would like to give a donation toward this ministry, please put CD or DVD in the memo of your check and place it in the offering plate.

• BROWN BAG MINISTRY:
  The brown bag ministry is an outreach ministry of the United Methodist Cooperative Ministries. The brown bags are filled with nonperishable food items and are given to senior citizens who need assistance on the fourth week of each month. If you would like to help with this loving ministry, bring nonperishable food items each month and place in the special basket in the Fellowship Hall or give them to Florida Smith.
• THRIFT SHOP:
  The Thrift Shop on Pinckney Street needs volunteers to help on Saturdays from 10 AM until 2 PM or any time that you can help out. This doesn�t have to be each Saturday, but whenever you are available. Please let Sue Hunter know if you are willing to help. The Thrift Shop number is 973-2295.
• SPECIAL T-SHIRTS
  

  The church still has some special t-shirts for First United Methodist Church. The prices are $25.00 for the collared shirts. The purpose of this ministry is to let the community know who we are and to have a chance to share our faith with them. Please come by the church office to purchase a shirt.