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1 January is Exciting! REV. MICHAEL MATTOX January 2016 It s not just the new year that makes the month of January exciting it s actually a month-long calendar of events and activities that make me proud to be a United Methodist and here s why! Ever since I met him, I ve been eager to invite the senior pastor of Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church to preach here in our historic church. Having mutual friends in the state in years past, I already feel a bond with him beyond that bond of Methodist roots which we share. Rev. Gregory C. Nettles is a native of Camden, Arkansas, and has been in the ministry since He is a graduate of the Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. Rev. Nettles attended The Rhema Bible Training Institute in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and has served various appointments in Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the Allen Temple AME Church, Pine Bluff; St. John AME Church, Fordyce, and the Pilgrim Rest AME Church, Monticello before coming to serve the Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In 2014, Pastor Greg enrolled in the Novel Preaching Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University) in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of The Rev. Dr. Alyce McKenzie, Professor of Preaching, where he studies with 10 other United Methodist preachers and one Presbyterian preacher in the Central Arkansas Area. This Lilly Foundation funded program is the same program our own Pastor Zach Roberts graduated from last year. As a minister in the 12th Episcopal District of the AME Church, Pastor Nettles serves on various boards and alliances, including the Salvation Army Board, S.E.A.R.K. Concert & Fine Arts Organization Board, and the Habitat for Humanity Board. Rev. Nettles is married to Gladys Nettles, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Nettles is the Deputy Appraiser for Ouachita County Assessor, in Camden, Arkansas. I m excited to preach there in his church at the end of the month. As well, anyone who knows me knows I love and support the organization called United Methodist Women! My own spouse has been the Conference President of UMW as well as numerous other conference responsibilities. Presently, she serves as the President of the South Central District UMW, so you would expect that I d welcome UMW Sunday, and I do! Our wonderful Unit President, Ann Lowerre has a powerful guest speaker coming for our local observation of UMW Sunday on January 24, 2016 with Sarah Wacaster, Director of Camp Aldersgate, a nationally known entity owned by UMW, coming to bring a word of greeting and challenge to all of us in all three Sunday services on that day. You can read about Sarah and her ministry here and look (cont.) In This Issue p. 3 New Member Sunday p. 6 New Winter Small Groups p. 7 Confirmation Schedule

2 ON T MISS! Wednesday, January 6 Confirmation Orientation 6:00 p.m. Christian Life Center January is Exciting! cont. Sunday, January 17 Human Relations Day Guest Speaker, Rev. Nettles Tradtional Services 8:15, 10:45 Historic Sanctuary Bereavement Committee Recipes Sunday, January 24 UMW Sunday Guest Speaker, Sarah Wacaster All 3 Services onward to how Sarah links the passion and boldness of United Methodist Women to right here at home mission opportunities. Sarah also has family right here in FUMC Hot Springs! Her mother in law is Pat Wacaster, mother to Derek, Pat s youngest son and Sarah s husband. So, please, come and enjoy hearing the story of UMW! Finally, I thank God for wonderful laity who will begin their new roles of leadership with the month of January. So much good stuff is in store for this historic church, it makes me excited just pondering it a while! The HOJO (Howard Johnson Hotel) will be demolished, the Spiritual Revival Theme will officially launch here and across the state in all 630 churches. It s enough to make 130,000 United Methodists statewide feel and share some of the burning fire of the Spirit, deep in the heart of what might otherwise be a very cold winter! Come on in and warm up with us. UMW Report UMW Sunday Sunday, January 24th is United Methodist Womens Sunday! Our special guest speaker will be Sarah Wacaster, Chief Executive Officer of Camp Aldersgate which is a National Institution begun and sustained by United Methodist Women. Camp Aldersgate is Arkansas only non-profit uniquely dedicated to serving children and youth with special needs and senior adults in a camp environment. Come to be amazed by all that is happening at Camp Aldersgate! Young Adult Women Circle The Young Adult Women Circle will meet on January 19 at 11:45 a.m. in the Christian Life Center. We will then leave the church to tour Safe Haven. All young adult women of the church are invited and welcome to attend. New Legacy Circle The New Legacy Circle will have its next meeting on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Monica Shults house at 215 Hollywood Avenue. Come and enjoy fellowship with the women of the church! Our Bereavement Committee appreciates all those who help and cherish the faithfulness our church members have shown to our church and to the families of our congregation. They will be publishing recipes that members have prepared for the family meals and receptions each month. Sue Pearcy s Fudge Oatmeal Peanut Butter Drops 2 cups sugar 1 stick butter or margarine 2-4 T. cocoa powder 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups quick oats In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter. Boil for one minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, peanut butter and oats. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. 2 The Messenger

3 Outreach Ministries CANDY POIRIER United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) At Sager Brown What a great mission team that traveled to Baldwin, La. in November to serve and delight in the fellowship with other churches around the U.S. UMCOR distributes so much into the country, around the world and in their community that has and is helping so many. Our next trip to UMCOR Sager Brown will be September 11th through September 16th. Mark your calendar now for this mission trip and if you are interested in going or for more information, contact Candy Poirier at (501) ext Dinner And A Movie Our next Dinner and a Movie night will be Thursday, January 21st at 4:30pm. We will meet in the Christian Life Center s Shelton Room for a light supper and then move to the movie room for the movie and popcorn. The cost is $5 but nothing for the fun and fellowship, just you! We will be seeing The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Richard Gere. Call Candy Poirier at (501) ext. 117 by January 20th for reservations. See you then! The Messenger 3 Wednesday s Wesley Words You re invited to upgrade your weekly routine. Starting January 6th, our Wednesday devotional service will feature Wednesday s Wesley Words, devotions based on the teaching of John Wesley. Wesley s words, along with good food, fellowship, and familiar songs, are sure to enliven your week! Outreach Committee Thanks You Because of your faithful support of our mission outreach during 2015, the Outreach committee provided 450 health kits to 5 different local ministries, 30 children s kits to Rice Depot, and supplies and winter coats to children at Langston School. Also, we provided financial support for Love Lunches at Jackson House, Open Arms food pantry, and UMCOR. Your generous giving to the Ingathering offering for 2016 will enable our church to continue local outreach projects and support for UMCOR. Thank you for all you do to help those in need through your giving and your volunteer work. First United Methodist Church is truly a blessing to our community. Coffee With The Pastors If you have been visiting, thinking about becoming a member, or are new member to FUMC Hot Springs, you are invited to visit with the Pastors Sunday, January 17th at 9:30 am in the Christian Life Center s Shelton Room. Bring your questions and thoughts to gather information about the church. Please RSVP in the church office at (501) We hope to see you there! New Member Sunday Here s your special invitation! If you are visiting our congregation, we would love to receive you into membership on January 24th. It s our New Member Sunday, and we are expecting several families to join. We hope your family will be one of those! If you are interested, please contact Candy Poirier at cpoirier@fumchs.com or (501) If you are already a member, please mark your calendar and plan to offer a special welcome to our new arrivals! SERMON SCHEDULE Sunday, January 3 Traditions (8:15, 10:45) Rev. Michael Mattox Traditions (8:15, 10:45) Rev. Zach Roberts Sunday, January 10 Sunday, January 17 Human Relations Day Traditions (8:15, 10:45) Guest Speaker Rev. Greg Nettles ConneXion (10:45) Rev. Zach Roberts ConneXion (10:45) Rev. Michael Mattox ConneXion (10:45) Rev. Zach Roberts Sunday, January 24 UMW Sunday Traditions & ConneXion (8:15, 10:45) Guest Speaker Sara Wacaster Sunday, January 31 Traditions (8:15, 10:45) Rev. Teresa Holt ConneXion (10:45) Rev. Zach Roberts

4 Children s Ministries MICHELLE WILKINS KIDZ ROCK January Mission Project: Serving Safe Haven Safe Haven Shelter for women and children provides a safe and comfortable home for homeless women and children in Garland County. While staying at Safe Haven the women participate in learning the skills that will enable them to overcome the poverty that created their homelessness. On Sunday, January 10 from 5:00-6:30 p.m., we will have a guest speaker from Safe Haven coming to talk to us about the shelter! Kids: Please bring packages of toilet paper, paper towels, liquid laundry detergent, diapers, wipes, or large black garbage bags. All of these items are needed each month and will be greatly appreciated! WAK, CLUB 45, & Kidz Praise Resume Our Wednesday after-school programs for kids grades Pre-K through 5th grade for the 2016 Winter/Spring semester resumes on Wednesday, January 6th through April 27th each Wednesday after school. It has been a wonderful program this year for our children with over 75 in attendance each Wednesday. The children are learning basic Bible stories that we all know and love from the Deep Blue Bible Curriculum with hands-on craft activities, games and a movie/story-time where they experience the Bible story both on the big screen and live each week! FUMCHS Kidz Children s Council The FUMC Children s Council meets several times throughout the year. Anyone interested in committing to service in our Children s Ministry, please make plans to attend the first Children s Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m. This is an OPEN meeting! ALL are welcome! Each attendee will be asked to sign up to help with at least two children s events during the year. This is a GREAT opportunity to get to know other parents, to serve our amazing church and our awesome God! Your help is truly needed and appreciated! For more information, please contact Sally Crain, sallykaye@gmail.com or Michelle Wilkins, mwilkins@fumchs.com THE OFFERING WELL The children s Sunday school offering for January will go to support Safe Haven Shelter, helping homeless women and children in Garland County. Please send your child to Sunday school each week with an offering. What a wonderful habit to establish at a young age! FUMCHS Kidz Sunday School (1st - 5th grade) As we set our New Year s resolutions, shouldn t we make the one at the top of the list be to slow down and spend more time with God? By doing so, we set the example for our children to follow. We all want our children to read and hear the Bible stories that have touched and inspired our hearts over the years. So let s make a New Year s resolution to come as a family to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. each week in January! Your children will hear stories from the Bible that teach the importance of self-control and you will have options for classes on parenting, women s Bible studies and more! FUMCHS Kidz Sunday School (Nursery, Toddlers, Pre-K & Kindergarten) Each week in January, we will tell a story about something ONLY JESUS can do! By telling these stories, we are sharing with our youngest friends the awesome power of Jesus and that He can do anything. In fact, there are many things only Jesus can do! 4 The Messenger

5 Children s Ministries cont. Get the Parent CUE App The Parent CUE app provides simple CUES (alerts) throughout the week that remind you to pause and make the most of everyday moments. Offers CUES for families with preschoolers and elementary-age kids Parent Time section has videos, podcasts, and articles just for parents Videos, activities, and discussion questions link to First Look and 252 Basics material Content updates weekly! Don t forget to download the Parent Cue app at with videos, activities and more to help your younger children continue to learn about God s love throughout the week! IN OUR PRAYERS Christian Sympathy goes to... The family of Martha Milner in her recent death; Carol & Gene Thomason in the recent death of Carol s mother, Dorothy Sisk; Karen and Chester III Lauck in the passing of Karen s husband Chester s father, Chester Harris; Jenny Wallace in the recent death of her husband, Ken Wallace; Please keep these families in your prayers at this time. Contemporary Music Ministry MIKE LOVELADY Underground Worship Arts Thank you so much for the fantastic job you did at The Grand and Central Christmas Presentation. Your songs were beautiful and there was such a sweet Spirit present as you sang. Looking forward to more opportunities in worship this next semester. It s such an honor to work with such talented young people. Our church is blessed. ConneXion Praise Team Thank you for your hard work and dedication this past Advent Season. The schedule was very busy and I appreciate the amount of time you put in to make everything run so smooth. Thank you to Lauren Lovelady and David Bedell for making our Audio/Visual Ministry happen each Sunday. Your December 20th ConneXion Christmas was wonderful; such a great time of singing. Christmas Eve was a special time together as we ushered in the birth of our Lord and Savior. I so appreciate the love you have for this ministry and for this church. Looking forward to a blessed Join in the Music January is great time to jump into one of our Music Ministries. It s a new year and there are many opportunities to utilize the talent God has given you. Not just in music, but technology as well. Adult Choirs, Handbells, Praise Team, Kidz Choirs, Youth Worship Arts, Audio and Visual Ministries, Creative/Design Teams are ways you can serve at First United Methodist Church. So make 2016 the year YOU jump in! Men s Summit 2016 The date and speaker for the sixth annual Men s Summit has been set! The event will be held in the Christian Life Center on Thursday, February 25, Steve Wild Man Wilson, Public Affairs Coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, will be the principal speaker. Wilson is well-known in men s organizations and delivers an inspirational message for men of all ages. The men s Summit is the annual gathering for all men of First United Methodist Church and their male guests for a night of spiritual renewal, fellowship, entertainment, and a special dinner menu. Men, save this date; details will be announced early in the new year. The Messenger 5

6 Discipleship Ministries REV. TERESA HOLT Be involved this winter at First United Methodist of Hot Springs! We are offering a variety of small groups and Bible studies for adults, including studies specifically for women and families. To Sign up for any of these classes, contact the Discipleship Office at tholt@fumchs.com or (501) , ext 116. Register online at Disciple Bible Study (Fast Track Version) - Over 400 members of our church have participated in a Disciple Bible Study over the past 15 years. Disciple Fast Track maintains the integrity and principles of the original study, but its modifications can better meet the needs of a hectic world. Participants still receive a thorough introduction to the Bible, but in almost a third less time. Each session is 75 minutes and the course is 24 weeks. Janet & Jim Tarkington, facilitators. Dates: Sundays, January 3rd - end of June, 2016 Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Where: Christian Life Center room 203 Henri Nouwen s Spiritual Formation - Spiritual Formation Groups are an opportunity to practice and grow deeper in your relationship with God through a very small group with personal sharing and individual and corporate practice. Contemplative (quiet) prayer and ancient practices will be the focus of the 7 weeks. The groups are limited to 6-8 participants per group. Teresa Holt, facilitator. Dates: Wednesdays, January 6 - February 24 Time: 11:45-12:45 a.m. Where: Christian Life Center room 204 Power of a Focused Heart (Women s Study) - Looking to simplify your life? Quiet your mind? Find your unique spiritual gift(s) and make a difference? Turn to the Beatitudes! Sometimes teachings from well-known biblical passages are so obvious and preached so often that we overlook other helpful, not-so-obvious lessons. The Beatitudes are celebrated as being the template for humble Christian living. Dig deeper and you ll also find practical applications for living a simpler yet more spiritually engaged life, especially in this distraction-heavy and frenzied world. Julie Holt, facilitator. Dates: Thursdays, January 21st - March 17th Time: 9:00 a.m. Where: Christian Life Center room 201. The Holy Spirit - Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do? In this study, Billy Graham offers a sensitive and comprehensive portrait of the much discussed but often-misunderstood member of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit came to empower God s people and transform their lives, yet so often the doctrine of the Holy Spirit causes division in the church. It is crucial to develop a genuinely biblical understand of the Third Person of the Trinity - and to experience an authentic outpouring of his power. Max Wittman, facilitator. Dates: Tuesdays, February 9th - April 12 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Christian Life Center room 201 We care about Your Family! We want to help you and your children, grow in your relationship with God, develop friendships that help support you, and discover practices that help keep you family strong! This coming January 3rd at 9:30 a.m., we start the new year with Sunday School small group classes that will help strengthen the family through Christian and Biblical values. Simplfy. - Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Today s velocity of life can consume and control us... until our breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live - and building a legacy for those you love? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn t matter - and start doing what does. Where: Christian Life Center room The Messenger

7 Discipleship Ministries cont. Revolutionary Parenting - How can parents make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of their children? To find the answer, acclaimed researcher George Barna investigated the lives of thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape their spiritual lives in childhood. He also learned surprising truths about which popular parenting tactics just aren t working. Revolutionary Parenting shows parents how to instill in their children a vibrant commitment to Christ. Where: Christian Life Center room 205 Broken and Blessed is a six-week Women s Bible study that traces the story of the Genesis family from Adam and Eve through the generations to Joseph, bringing blessing from brokenness. We will see that despite both good and bad traits that were passed down, God worked for good in every generation-determined to transform those within and outside the family bloodlines. Through Biblical teachings, and stories of contemporary families changed and used by God, this study shows us how God can use our own imperfect families to bring blessing in a hurting and broken world. Where: Christian Life Center room 105 (Parlor) Children also have the opportunity during the Sunday School hour to grow in their faith and relationships with Jesus, their family and others. Everything we teach in 252 Basics is based on one of three basic, but powerful, truths modeled by Jesus in Luke 2:52: I need to make the wise choice, I can trust God no matter what, and I should treat others the way I want to be treated. 252 Basics focuses on: 150 Key Bible stories, 4 Faith Skills, and 30 Life Apps (practical applications of God s Truth). The Life Apps for January and February will be Self-Control and Cooperation. Where: Children meet in the lower and upper level of the Christian Life Center. Underground Youth LIZ ROBINSON Confirmation class schedule 2016 All students in 6th grade and up who have not been through confirmation are invited to attend! This is a vital part of your student s faith development, so one or both parents are expected to attend each class with their student. Classes and all scheduled events held during the confirmation process are extremely important. Regular attendance is a priority. If you have any questions about the confirmation process, you are encouraged to contact Rev. Michael Mattox or Rev. Zach Roberts at the church office at (501) CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION Wednesday, January 6th 6:00-7:00pm Class #1 - Creation & Sin Wednesday, January 13th 6:00-7:00pm Class #2 Redemption and the Holy Spirit Wednesday, January 20th 6:00-7:00pm Class #3 Church and the New Creation Wednesday, January 27th 6:00-7:00pm Class #4 Way of Discipleship & Salvation Wednesday, February 3rd 6:00-7:00pm *Ash Wednesday Service in Cupp Hall Wednesday, February 10th 6:00-7:00pm Class #5 Sacraments and Worship Wednesday, February 17th 6:00-7:00pm Class #6 Renounce, Reject, Repent, Accept Wednesday, February 24th 6:00-7:00pm *CONFIRMATION RETREAT WEEKEND Friday, February 26th - Saturday, Feb. 27th Class #7 Confess and I Believe Wednesday, March 3rd 6:00-7:00pm Class #8 P.P.G.S.W. and Going Forth Wednesday, March 10th 6:00-7:00pm * Confirmation Day with the Bishop Saturday, March 13th (field trip to Little Rock - vans leave at 8:00am) CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Sunday, March 14th in all 3 worship services The Messenger 7

8 Child Development Center Update LESLEE JONES CDC Staff Receives Honors Congratulations to LesLee Jones, CDC Director, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Early Childhood Association (AECA). AECA is a non-profit organization comprised of more than twelve hundred early childhood professions in Arkansas who share a common concern about the well-being of young children and their families. LesLee is also President of the local association, Hot Springs Early Childhood Association (HSECA). Congratulations are also in order for Shannon Jones, CDC Assistant Director, and Sherry Lunsford, teacher of three-year-olds. Both have been awarded a Maggie Reynolds-Deltha Sharp scholarship to attend the annual conference of the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). SECA is a thirteen state regional organization with headquarters in Little Rock. This year s conference will be held in Tulsa in February and will feature nationally known speakers in the field of early childhood education. Sherry and Shannon will also attend seminars and workshop sessions designed to support them in their work with children and families. Shannon has been with the CDC for fifteen years and Sherri almost five. Both are dedicated to providing high quality care and education for each child attending the CDC. CDC Families & Staff Support Open Arms We are once more donating food items to the Open Arms Food Pantry. If you have any nonperishable food items, please bring them to the CDC office for LesLee to give. CDC Says Thank You Thank you to the Friendship and Inquirers Sunday School classes, the CDC says thank you for providing support to three CDC families this Christmas season. This support provided items needed by families, including clothing and toys for their children, as well as monetary donations. From the Outreach Committee Because of your faithful support of our mission outreach during 2015, the Outreach committee provided 450 health kits to 5 different local ministries, 30 children s kits to Rice Depot, and supplies and winter coats to children at Langston School. Also, we provided financial support for Love Lunches at Jackson House, Open Arms food pantry, and UMCOR. Your generous giving to the Ingathering offering for 2016 will enable our church to continue local outreach projects and support for UMCOR. Thank you for all you do to help those in need through your giving and your volunteer work. First United Methodist Church is truly a blessing to our community. SPECIAL IFTS In Memory of Diana Perry From Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class, John & Sue Polk, Joy Bennett, Sonny & Jo Gaston, Tom & Nancy Vandegrift In Memory of Doug Garrison (Uncle of Judy Mattox) From Tommy & Blanche Donoho In Memory of Len Burton From Bruce & Winnie Meeks, Rick & Mary Roper In Memory of Walter Buster Simpson From Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class In Memory of Nita Claire Adkins Ridgeway From Joy Bennett, Harold, Dawn & Melody Duke, Bob & Thea Mathis, Joseph & Gretta Kaufman, David & Ruby Bush, Mr. &Mrs. Eldon D. Cooley, Jim & Beverly Farrell, Bill & Judi Creason, J.R. & Sara Umphers From Dorothy Oberst Mullins From Rex & Linda Woodson, Joyce Ellis, The Criterion Club From Dorothy Oberst Mullins From Rex & Linda Woodson, Joyce Ellis, The Criterion Club In Memory of Roger Barnes From Paul & Gloria Jensen, Dr. Tim & Cindy English In Memory of Thomas Naramore From Michael & Sharon Cissell In Memory of Don Fulenwider From Dr. Tim & Cindy English, Joyce Ellis In Memory of Chester Lausk From Harold, Dawn & Melody Duke, Brad & Stacy Hudgens In Memory of Wayne Neaville From Jim & Beverly Farrell In Memory of Jack English (Father of Dr. Tim English) From Dr. Tim & Cindy English, Beau Britton, The Ahlbrandt Family, Rex & Linda Woodson In Memory of Dorothy Sisk (Mother of Carol Thomason) From Tom & Nancy Vandegrift, John & Sue Polk, Saints & Sinners Sunday School Class, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gibbs, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barton, David & Rynne Belk, Bethy Kay Bell-Provus In Memory of Mrs. Joe W. Newman (Rae) From LuAnne Newman Vogel In Memory of Bob Messersmith From The Class In Memory of Ken Wallace From Lynn & Beverly Kelley, Rodney & Debbie Cain In Honor of Rev. Michael & Judy Mattox From Tommy & Blanche Donoho In Honor of Dot Brown From Beverly Wright, William &Florence Puckett, Kathy Stegall, Woodie Sue Herlein, Shelli Henehan 8 The Messenger

9 January CALENDAR Sunday, January 3 Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AM Traditions Worship 8:15 AM Sunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AM Simplify - CLC Room 201 Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205 Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AM ConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AM Evangelism Team Meeting 12:00 PM Disciple Bible Study Disciplines Pastor s Lectionary Study Underground Snack Supper SR High Underground 6:30 PM Monday, January 4 Emmaus Women s Reunion Group Tuesday, January 5 Worship Design Meeting Outreach Meeting Open Arms Food Pantry Stephen Ministry Leadership Mtg Stephen Ministry Supervision Mtg Genesis Class Wednesday, January 6 Covenant Bible Study Romeo WAK & Club 45 Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesday Service Children s Council Confirmation Orientation Underground Small Groups Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 8 The Messenger 9 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 5:30 PM 11:45 AM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM Sunday, January 10 Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AM Traditions Worship 8:15 AM Sunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AM Simplify - CLC Room 201 Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205 Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AM ConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AM PPRC Meeting 2:00 PM Disciple Bible Study Disciplines Pastor s Lectionary Study Kidz Rock Underground Snack Supper SR High Underground 6:30 PM Monday, January 11 Emmaus Women s Reunion Group Handbells YAC Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 12 UMW Unit Meeting Adult Young Women Circle Open Arms Food Pantry Wednesday, January 13 Covenant Bible Study Romeo Knitwits Meeting Intercessory Prayer Group WAK & Club 45 Praying for Revival Wednesday Service Confirmation Class Underground Small Groups Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 14 XYZ Friday, January 15 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:15 PM Sunday, January 17 Human Relations Day Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AM Traditions Worship 8:15 AM Sunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AM Simplify - CLC Room 201 Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205 Broken and Blessed 10:30 AM Chapel Communion 9:30 AM Coffee with the Pastors 9:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AM ConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AM Finance Committee Meeting 2:00 PM Disciple Bible Study Disciplines Pastor s Lectionary Study Jr. High Underground Underground Snack Supper Sr. High Underground 6:30 PM Monday, January 18 Emmaus Women s Reunion Group Handbells UMW Board Meeting 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 19 Methodist Men s Breakfast Open Arms Food Pantry Stephen Ministry Training New Legacy Circle 7:00 AM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM Sunday, January 24 UMW Sunday All 3 Services Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AM Traditions Worship 8:15 AM Sunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AM Simplify - CLC Room 201 Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205 Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AM ConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AM Disciple Bible Study Disciplines Pastor s Lectionary Study Underground Snack Supper SR High Underground 6:30 PM Monday, January 25 Emmaus Women s Reunion Group Handbells Tuesday, January 26 Open Arms Food Pantry Wednesday, January 27 Covenant Bible Study Romeo Intercessory Prayer Group WAK & Club 45 Wednesday Service Confirmation Class Underground Small Groups Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 29 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:45 AM 3:30 PM 5:15 PM 6:15 PM Sunday, January 31 Early Service Choir Rehearsal 7:45 AM Traditions Worship 8:15 AM Sunday School Small Group Classes 9:30 AM Simplify - CLC Room 201 Revolutionary Parenting - CLC Room 205 Broken and Blessed Class 10:30 AM Traditions Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 AM ConneXion Worship (CLC) 10:45 AM Disciplines Pastor s Lectionary Study Board of Stewards Meeting 5:30 PM

10 First United Methodist Church 1100 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR We are a community of faith, connecting people to God, to each other, and to the world. Welcome Our New FUMC Members & Baptisms! David & Kori Trice, Parker & Taylor Baptism of Henry Michael, son Bruce & Sarah Orr ONNECT WITH US (501) (phone) (501) (fax)