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9 a.m. Modern Service
10:45 a.m. for the Traditional Service
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The Current newsletter is up on the website at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Check out the January Newsletter that came out this past week.
You can find it at https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Upcoming Events
January 8: Bell Choir at 4; Chancel Choir at 5:30
January 9: Leah Circle, 11:45, Fellowship Hall
January 14: H.O.M.E. Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
January 16: Men’s Lunch Group at Pegasus
March 5th Ash Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Service Time
Dinner Groups:
Please take photos of your gatherings and send them to Julie Bailey at juliesings@gmail,com so they may be used in future newsletters.
Just a heads up:
I have also noticed that the Church emails are hitting my spam folder so if you feel like you are not getting all the emails. Check your spam folder and then mark them not as SPAM. Also this time of year you will notice a lot of fake emails. Always check the sender's address. If you have questions about an email please reach out.
Also if you got new tech and you have questions about it Pastor Matt is always willing to help you navigate it or learn it.
Want To Become an Usher?
We are looking for some Ushers to fill in when needed or to have a specific sunday. If you are interested let Pastor Matt know. matt.franks@fumccr.org
New To The Church???
If you are new or returning to the Church join Pastor Matt for his meal group that is focused on new or returning people. Our first gathering will be after worship on Jan. 26th email Pastor Matt at matt.franks@fumccr.org so we can get a headcount and figure out a location.
Contemporary Bible Study
The book chosen is Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri J. M. Nouwen, who writes: "All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved,' and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these words reverberate in every corner of your being - 'You are the Beloved.’’"
In person runs Monday January 27 2025-Februarys 17 2025 6:30 to 8:00PM;
Zoom session, Fridays to January 31th to February 21 2025 6:30 to 8:00PM
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesday Morning Bible Study will begin its study of Adam Hamilton’s Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today by Adam Hamilton at 9:30 a in the church library beginning January 7.
Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. These ten ancient “words” were given to us by a loving God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help communities live peacefully, and protect us—often from ourselves.
New and used copies can be purchased at Amazon from $7 - $15, similar to copies available through Cokebury and Thriftbooks.
Sesquicentennial Stars
Thanks to everyone who helped create, underwrite, and place approximately 600 stars on the community tree at Festival Park and on our own tree for Christmas Eve. The stars are a fine reminder of Matthew 5:14-16 —“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (NIV)
Coming Soon in 2025!
In his book Life Together, theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer speaks of the importance of a believer’s need for other believers. He says, “The Christ in his own heart is weaker than the Christ in the word of his brother; his own heart is uncertain, his brother’s is sure.” God frequently brings others into our lives to encourage us. When we hear our fellow-believers; journeys of faith how they rejoice and grieve, their truth can bring a more complete understanding of our own faith journey.
Watch for new opportunities in the new year to celebrate this special connection with others here at CRFUMC.
Easter Cantata
This year on March 30th at 10:45 a.m.
We will have one service and have an Easter Cantata.
All are welcome to join the choir for this amazing event. Rehearsals for the Chancel Choir Cantata, Song of the Shadows, will begin on Sunday, January 12, right after the second service ends.
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Daily Scripture Readings from: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu
Monday: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Tuesday: Psalm 147:12-20
Wednesday: Ephesians 1:3-14
Thursday: John 1:(1-9), 10-18
Weekly Prayer
O God, light the dark corners of my mind.
Warm the cold places in my heart
Fill the empty chambers of my spirit
Heal the brokenness in my life.
Amen.
Loving God we lift up to you…
The United Methodist Church
Mountain Sky Annual Conference
Bishop Kristen Stoneking,
Our Pastors and Staff
Little Blessings Families
Conflict in the Middle East
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Duane Osborn Brother in law of Nancy Docksey Heart Surgery Dec 11th
Tom Johnson
Maxine Ferguson
Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger
Anne Shuman
Zeke Jordon a great grandson of Brenda and Mike Ryan born on 12/13 2024
Bill Hurst father of Callie Hurst
Evelyn Kelly, close friend of Louise Molieri
Val Sandlin
Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith
David Spencer
Ken Kindt
Teresa Kindt daughter of Ken and Gayle Kindt
Phoebe Brady, friend of Pat and Kay Jones
Family of Cameron Hayden, Nephew of Alton Bains
Family of Roger & Cheryl Bumgarner
