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From the Pastor …..

Keith

Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, January 19 Children’s Ministries

INFANT & TODDLER ROOM …………...……………………………………….…...…....………………..............……. 8:45 a.m. — Emma Grace Walker

11:00 a.m. — Volunteer Needed

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ……………………………………………………………………………………..…..…..……… 8:45 a.m. — Chris & Lynn Brunetti

11:00 a.m. — Stacey and Audrey Pinkston

Worship Ministries MUSIC: … 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” …. “I Love to Tell the Story” … I Know Whom I Have Believed” … “Spirit Song”

USHERS ……………………….…………………………………...…..………………………..………………. 8:45 a.m. — Jimmy Dorr and Bubba Terrell

11:00 a.m. — Steve Williams, Ray Glosson, Harry Hood, Russell Sowell

GREETERS ……………………………………...…………………………..........................................................……… 8:45 a.m. — Cliff O’Conner family

11:00 a.m. — Ushers

AUDIO/VISUAL ………………………………………………………………..….…………...….….…………….........…........ 11:00 a.m. — Peggy Williams

ADVENT READER …………………………………………………………………......………………..……… 8:45 a.m. — Sara Whitten and Lilly Atwood

11:00 a.m. — Peggy Williams

OFFERING COLLECTORS ……………………………………………...…………………….……...…..…………..….……. Matt Sellers and Chris Brunetti

MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER ……………………………………………………...……...…………………….……..…...….…. Ken Dossett

ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ………….……………….....………………..……….…….……......... Kay & Russell Sowell and Gale Cushman

FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………..........................................................…………..………..…..……..….......…..……. Men’s School Class

BUILDING LOCK-UP …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………...…….....………. Sidney Kidder

If you would like to be part of a handbell choir, get in touch with Mary Ann Walker. This is a great opportunity to make beautiful music. Come share your talent.

PRAYER CONCERNS

HEALING OF CANCER

Dorothy & Ed Spencer (parents of John Spencer) Johnny Clark Jerry Brewer Renee King (teacher at Magnolia Heights) Ali Moore Mary Oswalt Jimmy Hansboro (friend of the Barnards) Gayle Hillhouse (friend of Signy Givens) Katie Hughey (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey) Sara Ingram-Hitt (mother of Teresa Roberson) Jerry Dossett (brother of Ken Dossett) Proby Dulaney (friend of Bill & Lynda Battle) Hilda Young (friend of the Tim & Brenda Sexton) Thomas McCollum (nephew of Inez McMichael) Valerie Wilson (daughter of former member Bob Wilson) Kaiden Hughes (friend of Godbold family) Gail DeMore (friend of Terry & Clarann Spence) Bernadean Taylor Morganti

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Luke Lipscomb (son of Mark & Shannon Lipscomb) Marie Coleman Jamie Hogg Vivian & Noel Blankenship (friends of Inez McMichael) Lee Bourland Joe Whitwell Albert & Fay Tomlin (friends of Peggy Williams) Kam Spencer Pat Gabbert Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes) Dr. Jim Taylor Kathryn Gabbert Barbara Rone (niece of George Rone) Lindsey Todd Frank Collins (friend of Cliff & Nicole O’Conner) Billie Massey Ronnie Taylor (friend of Len Durr) Pat Hughes Lisa Lucius (friend of Mary Ann Walker) Cohen Perkins (grandson of Sarah Perkins)

Mackie Dettor (friend of Jerry & Ellen Clark) Steven Dossett (son of Ken Dossett)

AT HOME

Jim Coyle Max & Sue Walker

NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman) Len Durr (Providence) LeeDell Dowdle (Providence — mother of Mary Claire McClure) George Rone (Providence) Mildred Perry (Providence —mother of Jackie Collinsworth) Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison) Horace Hankins (Senatobia Health Care & Rehab) Les Dicken (VA Retirement Home—Oxford) Bernie Taylor (Germantown—The Village of Germantown)

MILITARY SERVICE Landon Riley (great-grandson of George Rone) David Meacham (son of Bob Meacham) Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle) David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson) Tyler Williams (Korea — cousin of Rhonda Mitrik)

Bobby Weeks (grandson-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eoff) Members of Mississippi National Guard Units

Please report to the church office any changes that need to be made to our Prayer List.

Wednesday, January 15 — Wednesday Activities Resume 3:30 p.m. After School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper — McClure Connect Group 6:00 p.m. Adult Studies 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, January 16 Church Office Closed 9:30 a.m. Explorer’s Bible Study Friday, January 17 Youth leave for BreakThru Sunday, January 19 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 2:00 p.m. District Training Event 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group Youth Worship 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group 5:45 p.m. Bible Study — Hollywood Vs the Bible Monday, January 20 Church Office Closed 10:30 a.m. 50+ Trip to Blue & White Cafe 6:30 p.m. Lula East Circle Meeting Tuesday, January 21 9:30 a.m. Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting Wednesday, January 22 3:30 p.m. After School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Adult Studies 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, January 23 9:30 a.m. Explorer’s Bible Study Sunday, January 27 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group Youth Worship 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group 5:45 p.m. Bible Study — Hollywood Vs the Bible

Schedule of Activities

Please contact the church office when changes need to be made.

STEWARDSHIP January 12, 2020

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2020 Operating Budget $602,055.00

Received to Date $17,664.05

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Sunday School 169

8:45 a.m. Worship 105

11:00 a.m. Worship 119

Flower Calendar Jan. 19 *** Open *** Jan. 26 Les Young Feb. 2 Len Durr

Psalm 121 Ministry donation list is located at

each entrance to the sanctuary and also in the Grand Hall. A box for all donations is also placed in the Grand Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Claire McClure.

Matthew 25 Ministries A box is located by the Pastor’s Conference Room for donations of socks for the homeless in Memphis. Any type sock will be welcomed.

Sign Up Sheets for 2020 are now on a table in the Grand Hall. Go by and let us know where you will help in the coming year in our Worship and Family Ministries.

Please sign up for the 2020 Flower calendar in the Grand hall.

Prayer Focus—Revival

EVERY GOOD THING COMES FROM THE LORD “WE THANK YOU

FOR GOODNESS IN LIFE AND THE GIFTS OF YOUR SPIRIT.” Every

good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heav-

enly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Prayer focus:

Thank God for specific ways you see his goodness.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42

District Training Event

Sunday, January 19th at Senatobia First UMC

2:00 p.m. Opening Worship with breakout sessions immediately following. all sessions concluding by 4:00 p.m.

Training Opportunities offered:

1. Administry—David Stotts

2. Lay Leaders—Cristen Barnard

3. Children's Ministry—Karie Sue McCaleb

4. Worship—Joey Lott

5. Simple Technology Options—Rev. Keith Keeton

6. Simple Governance—Rev. Trey Harper

All members of the Finance Committee, Board of Trustees,

Children’s Ministry, Worship Leaders are encouraged to attend.

LADIES CIRCLE MEETINGS

LULA EAST CIRCLE — Monday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. at the church

Hostess — Gail Dossett

Program — TBD

SUSANNA WESLEY CIRCLE — Tuesday, January 21, 9:30 a.m.

Hostess — Joyce Casillas

Program — Joyce Casillas

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, January 16

Monday, January 20

If you heard a lot of happy voices in the preschool hall, they were from 14 joyous preschoolers!!!! It was truly a blessed morning with them playing together and then worshipping together with music and story time, and then doing special activity pages. Looking forward to more Sundays like this!!!! Fourteen!!!! A new record attendance!!

Youth Winter Camp Sponsor ___ Deposit Sponsorship ……. $75

___ Half Sponsorship ………… $100

___ Full Sponsorship …………. $200

___ Other Amount …………… $_____

If you would like to help sponsor a youth for Winter Camp, fill out this form and return to the church office. (Can be placed in offering plate.)

Non-Profit Org.

PERMIT #53

U.S. Postage Paid

Senatobia, MS

102 West Gilmore Street

Post Office Box 663 Senatobia, Mississippi 38668

FIR ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Phone: 662-562-5214 Fax: 662-562-5219 Email: office@senatobiafumc.org

The Good News http://www.senatobiafumc.org

Wednesday Activities Resume January 15th

3:30 p.m. After School Programming

5:30 p.m. Supper — McClure Connect Group

6:00 p.m. Adult Studies

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

A sign up sheet is posted in the fellowship for anyone wishing to prepare supper.

New 2020 Permission Forms are needed for all our children and youth. You can get these from Emily, and Zack, or come by the church office.

50+ ACTIVITIES PLANNED On Tuesday, January 20th, the 50+ Group will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. for lunch at the Blue & White Café in Tunica. Following lunch, they will return to the church for dessert and a planning meeting for activities in 2020. Call the church office to reserve your spot for lunch.

Jesus of Nazareth Movie Bible Study 5:45 pm Sunday, Jan 19th Sanctuary

Special Music:

Angie Cantrell & Peggy Williams

“Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Medley”

UMW BAKE SALE Sunday, January 26

Proceeds go toward Youth Missions to Alaska