Announcements given for Sunday 2/25/2024
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Below are the announcements given on 2/25/2024. Please refer to your directory for contact information.
Sign up for 2024 flowers
Celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one by providing flowers on the altar for a worship service. Sign up on the 2024 Flower Calendar in the narthex/entryway. It’s on the bulletin board between the office and the nursery.
We need Baked Good for Coffee Hour!
We need nut-free baked goods for our fellowship time after worship services! Bring
any items in labeled and dated freezer bags. Please note if they are gluten and/or
egg-free.
We’d love to have more servers also!
Questions? See Carol C. or Kathy P.
Youth Group time change - Effective 2/4/24
Youth group time is changing, effective February 4, 2024. We will be adding 30
minutes to youth group each Sunday.
Check out the new schedule:
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Simple Supper
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Youth Group
Thanks for your support of this growing ministry!
Questions? Comments? Contact Kartha or LJ
Next Church Membership Sunday is Palm Sunday March 24th
We are so grateful to welcome new members into our faith community. If you are
considering membership, the next date for Membership Sunday is Palm Sunday,
March 24.
If you are curious or if you have questions about membership, please contact
Pastor Ferdie: pastorferdie@fairwoodumc.org and look for the brochure in the
narthex, “So You’re Thinking About Joining the Church.”
UMCOR Sunday March 10th
UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, responds to disasters and other
work that alleviates human suffering around the United States as well as around
the world.
UMCOR Sunday is March 10, a time when our gifts support their administrative
costs. The offerings we give for UMCOR Sunday will make sure that 100% of gifts
designated for a specific need will go entirely for that designated need.
You can contribute on our church website’s Online Giving page at
https://fairwoodumc.org/give/.
You can also donate via cash or check (payable to FCUMC). Just note that it’s for
UMCOR Sunday.
For more information about UMCOR, visit: https://umcmission.org/umcor/
Join Youth Choir - Practice for 2/25/24 cancelled will resume 3/3/24
Youth choir practices resume next Sunday, March 3rd. We will begin practicing music
for Palm Sunday worship (March 24) next Sunday. Join us!
Youth in grade 5 through high school are invited to sing in our YOUTH choir. Meet
in the choir room for practices on Sundays at 11:15am until about 11:50am.
Come bring your friends and make a joyful noise! For more information or
questions contact Bill or Lori McEwen at bill.mcewen@comcast.net.
Sharon Johnson Memorial Sat March 2nd 2:00pm
You’re invited to the memorial service for Sharon Johnson.
Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm
here at Fairwood Community United Methodist Church.
Scouts BSA Troop 455 & 8455 Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday 3/2/24 8-11am
Scouts BSA Troops 455 and 8455
Annual Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale and Silent Auction
Saturday, March 2nd 8:00am to 11:00am
Cost: $8 per person in advance, $10 at the door
Buy tickets online at: https://www.troop455.com/Pancake-Breakfast.html
or scan the QR code in the pdf document above.
Thanks for supporting BSA youth!
Lenten Study Still Available
Our new Lent studies started last week but you’re still invited to come! They are
based on our worship theme, what r u up 2?
There are two sessions:
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:00am, in the parlor and also online via Zoom.
This study is led by Pastor Ferdie, started February 20.
Thursday evenings, 7:00pm, via Zoom.
This study is led most often by Job Pangilinan, started February 22.
Let Pastor Ferdie know if you’d like to participate in a Lent study so that you get all
the communication from him about the study.
The Covenant Bible Study will resume after Easter.
Explore suggestions from UMC Commission on Race and Religion Black History Month - Tonight Sunday 2/25/24 7-8:30pm
Let’s explore the suggestions from the United Methodist Commission on Race and
Religion and participate in Black History Month this February.
Here’s their 29 suggestions: https://www.r2hub.org/library/29-ways-you-canparticipate-
in-black-history-month
Let’s gather TONIGHT Sunday, February 25 (7:00 – 8:30pm) to share our experiences.
Questions? Contact Joanne F.
Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 18th, 4:00 to 6:00pm
The youth are sponsoring a Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 18th, 4:00 to
6:00pm. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place chili.
Sign up by scanning the QR code.
https://fcumc.breezechms.com/form/Chili2024
You can bring your favorite chili recipe,
cornbread or other dessert.
It will be a fun time for all ages!