Calendar for the Week of January 5-11, 2014

Chestnut Cafe Menu for January 8th: Ham, Baked Pineapple Casserole, Hashbrown Casserole ,Salad Bar, Roll & Dessert

Through Our PrayersChurch Family- Brasel Family, Tyler Crane, Ed Henne, Freida Murphy, Catherine Neal, Gayle Pinckard, Eddie Pope, Ron Rogers, Bobo Stanley, Sonny Stewart, Claudia Storay, Joe Storay, Blake Striplin, Mona Till, Jerry Ware

Extended Family- Elaine Albrecht, Michael & Marie Butts, Forrest Cockrell and Family, Gibbs Couch, Bob Crawley, Betsy Elam, Lee Gardner, Mabel Little, Pat Manahan, William Poole, Rex Reddish, Betty Sansom, Sarah Sargent, James Smelley, Waylon Smith, Mitch Spencer, Marcus Sturdivant, Bethany Tatum, Clay Taylor, Edward Wyatt (new to prayer list) Donna Dial

Death- Ann Boutwell’s Mother

Our Deployed- Chris Amos, Stephen Brasel, Rod Byrne, Dana Hamel, Patrick Medly, Scott Missildine, Jordan Wilbanks, David Wright

Sunday, January 5th8:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary11:00 am The Well Pratt Hall2:00 pm Celebration for Tabitha & Terrell Pratt HallMonday, January 6th 10:00 am Monday Morning Bible Study Wes 1026:30 pm Community Chorus Music SuiteTuesday, January 7th9:30 am Joyce Mathison UMW Circle Parlor5:30 pm Alpha Handbells Wednesday, January 8th 9:00 am Disciple I Wes 1025:00 pm Wednesday United Pratt Hall5:00 pm Youth Wednesday Worship Youth Suite6:00 pm Children’s Choir & Program Preview7:00 pm The Well Band Rehearsal Pratt Hall7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music SuiteThursday, January 9th11:00 am Golden Age Luncheon Pratt Hall

What Will You Do With Your Year

My dad’s recent death has made me think a great deal about living. I had the opportunity to share a little bit about my dad’s life at his memorial service. Even though I knew my dad had accomplished a great deal in his lifetime, as we compiled his obituary, thought through his eulogy, and heard stories about the impact his life had on so many others, I was wonderfully overwhelmed as I reflected on all he accomplished in his 76 years. My dad was not afraid to take on a big project and work at major goals with unflinching persistence. He accomplished so much because he never stopped trying to achieve great things.

As we close 2013 and begin a new year I want to ask you what you want to do with your 2014? You have 52 weeks, or 365 days, or 525,600 minutes (however you want to measure it) with which to make an impact in your life, in the lives of others, and in the Kingdom of God. What will you learn? What will you take on? What will you attempt? What will you achieve? What will you do with this year that God is giving you which is so full of possibilities. Maybe you can do something you’ve been putting off for too long. Maybe you will seek forgiveness or reconciliation with an estranged relative or friend. Maybe you’ll start volunteering with Habitat for Humanity or one of the many other great difference-making organizations in our area. Maybe you’ll volunteer to read to a child once a week, help teach GED students, or volunteer at a nursing home. The opportunities are limited only by your imagination. Maybe you’ll write a book, start a business, pursue a degree, or help someone else accomplish these kinds of things. What will you do with your year?

I love the words from the Parable of the Talents when the master says to the faithful servants, “Well done good and faithful servant, you have been faithful with a few things, now I will put you in charge of many things…” We have a new year with which to be faithful. Let’s seek to be good and faithful servants as we receive the incredible gift of 2014.

Love in Christ,

Rob

Week of January 5 - 11, 2013

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Regular Wednesday night youth activities will resume on January 8, 2013

Regular Sunday evening activities will resume on January 12th.

Winter Retreat is MLK weekend, January 18th - 20th. Payment is due by

January 29th.

YOUTH News

Children’s NewsAnnouncementsThis Sunday, Jauary 5, 2013

December 29, 2013Through Our Gifts

2013/2014 Operating Budget$1,218,660.13

Received 12/29/13$27,381.81

Total Received For 2013/2014:$515,244.15

Through Our PresenceTotal Worship

292Sunday School

179

Traditional Service8:30 am & 11:00 am

Put Me to What Thou WiltMatthew 2: 1-12

The Well11:00 am in Pratt Hall

The Word Behind the Words

January 5th Epiphany Sunday/Covenant Renewal ServiceJanuary 5th, Epiphany Sunday, FUMC will have a Covenant Renewal Service at the 8:30 & 11 AM traditional services. Be present at this important service in the New Year to once again commit yourselves to God.

Wednesday UnitedA new session of Wednesday United will begin January 8th and will feature:• Revelation: A New Hope- Dr. Rob Couch will teach a Bible study and present a sermon series on the Book of Revelation. The Bible Study begins Wednesday, January 8th following dinner. The sermon series begins Sunday, January 19th. The study will focus on understanding Revelation in its first century context and understanding the hope it offers Christians today! In Pratt Hall• Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White; Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics- This is a study written by Adam Hamilton. Join us for thought provoking conversations that center around a faithful response to our culture and the world at large. Led by Olivia Poole-Reneau in the Parlor.• The Linus Project- No Experience Necessary! Help make hand-made blankets for children who are sick or have critical needs. Led by Barbara Howe in WES 211.

The Fifty Forward Singers will meet againon February 5th at 10 am in the Music Suite.

The Fifty Forward Lunch Club will meet again on February 6th at Mexico Tipico at 11 am.

Help is needed on Wednesday evenings during Kids Link from 6:00 - 7:00 pm with our puppet ministry. If you are able to help, please contact Luann Williams at 365-5977 or luann@prattvillemethodist.org.

We are so appreciative of your support of Operation Backpack!

Our food drive continues! There are three tables set up throughout the church: Outside the Narthex, in Pratt Hall and outside the Children’s Ministries Office in Epworth Hall.

On the tables will are examples of the foods that we pack each week in the backpacks. There are also shopping lists available for quick reference.

Operation Backpack Food Drive

Sunday, January 12th andMonday, January 13th at

Prattville FUMC

Our Celebration of Preaching with Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas will begin Sunday morning,

January 12th at the 8:30 and 11:00 am

traditional services. The services on Sunday and

Monday evenings are at 6:00 pm.

All services will be in the church Sanctuary.

The Seminar on Monday morning is for area pastors.

Children’s Schedule for January:Wednesday, January 8th- Special Kid’s Link on Wednesday, January 8th. Children will begin with choir at 6 pm and then preview their Wednesday night worship options afterward at 6:40 pm–7:00 pm.

Sunday, January 12th- Children’s Choirs will meet from 5-5:30 pm to prepare to sing in worship in the revival at 6:00pm. Snack supper will be from 5:30-5:50 pm. No Bible Zone or Kingdom Builders so that families may attend the revival together.

Wednesday, January 15th- Regular Wednesday night activities.

Sunday, January 19th- No children’s Sunday night activities (MLK holiday).

Sunday, January 22nd- Regular Wednesday night activities.

Sunday, January 26th- Spring musical practice begins. Regular Sunday evening programming.

c d h Created By God c d hCreated By God is a program designed to communicate to fifth and sixth graders that we are a fantastic creation made by God. The topics of human sexuality, values, and relationships are approached in a frank, honest, and Bible-based manner. The cost is $35 per student. Registration forms are available in the church office. Registration deadline Tuesday, January 21st.

Created By God Program Schedule:Thursday, January 23rd - 6 pm

Friday, January 24th - 5:30-9:00 pmSaturday, January 25th - 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Lunch will be included.

January CalendarJanuary 5th- Epiphany Sunday/Covenant Renewal Service. 8:30 & 11 am worship services.January 5th- Tabitha & Terrell Wedding Celebration

January 8th- Wednesday United Resumes. 5-7 in Pratt Hall.January 8th- Regular Youth Wednesday night activities resume at 5:00pm.January 8th- Children’s Choir 6:00 to 6:40 pm. Kids Link- 6:40 to 7:00pm.

January 12th- Celebration of Preaching. 8:30 & 11 am worship in the sanctuary. Evening Revival at 6:00 pm inthe sanctuary.January 12th- Genesis Singers 4:00 pmJanuary 12th- Regular Youth MYF activities resume at 5:00 pm.January 12th- Children sing at Celebration of Preaching. Meet at 5:00 pm to rehearse. Snack Supper 5:30-5:50 pm. Service at 6:00 pm.

January 13th- Celebration of Preaching. 6:00 pm in the sanctuary.

January 16th- Fifty Forward Movie Afternoon. 2:30 in EPW 101.

January 18th - 20th- Youth Winter Retreat.

January 19th- No Children’s Sunday night activities.

January 22nd- Regular Wednesday night activities.

January 23rd- Games Day at 10 am.January 23rd-25th- Created by God Program for 5th & 6th Graders.

January 26th- Starting Point Luncheon.January 26th- Genesis Singers 4:00pm.January 26th- MYF at 5:00 pm.January 26th- Children’s Choir 5:00 pm. Regular Children’s Activities.