As Wesleyan Christians we are rooted in scripture. The Bible is both the source of our faith and the measure of our spiritual authenticity. We embrace a dynamic, not a static view of scripture. The Bible becomes the living Word as we engage it under the guidance of the Spirit and are transformed into the image of Christ.
Sunday, September 12, 2024
“Read Faithfully”
From The Pastor
Charge Conference, Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival. I know it is hard to believe, but I started working on the sermon series for advent this week. Each year time seems to move faster and faster. Once we conclude the Wesleyan Rooted series we will have two more sermon series to finish out the year. I’m am really excited for the next two series. Our next series is called Re-Shaped. We will be looking at change and why it is good. For Advent our series is called On the Way to Bethlehem. We will be looking at some of the places mentioned in scripture and the journey through them as we work our way to Bethlehem and that starry night.
Church Center App
Church Center – Our new church management software is called Church Center. Please download the application on your phone. We will be transitioning our church-wide communication to this method.
Upcoming Events
- Bible Study lessons will begin on Monday, 9/9 at 2nd Bay Brewing at 6:30pm
- Daily Bible Readings begin 9/1, let us know if you would like to contribute
- T.L.C. Youth Group meets every Sunday 6:30-7:30 except for 5th Sunday
- 6:12 Youth Group (Tuesday night group) will pause for the summer
- 9/22 T.L.C. Youth Group 6:30-7:30
- 9/24 SPRC Meeting at 6:30pm
- 9/25 Wednesday morning Bible Study at ROL 10:00am
- 9/25 First Pumpkin Truck Delivery at 4:30pm, help needed to unload
- 9/26 Pumpkin Patch Opens
- 9/28 Charge Conference, First UMC Jax at 9:15am
- 9/29 Church Potluck after worship
- 9/29 Fifth Sunday Offering for Residing Hope Children’s Home
- 10/26 Fall Festival noon-4pm
- 11/9 Women’s Fall Social at Stella’s House, 2-4pm
Ladies Fall Social
Save the Date: Women’s Fall Social on November 9th from 2-4pm at Stella’s home! If you love to bake pies or cobblers, please reach out to Stella in advance (stellakaypainter@gmail.com or 904-210-4784). More details to come!
Welcome to the world Sloane Caroline Walker
Born September 9, 2024
8lbs 5oz
20″ long
21st Annual Pumpkin Patch News
The following dates are set up for pumpkin patch grounds clean up, set up, taken down, and pumpkin delivery. Mark your calendars. There is also a printed hard copy sign-up to work the patch and t-shirt request in a binder at the welcome table/children check-in. T-shirt orders need to be ordered by September 1.
Talk with Becky if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.
9/25 Wednesday, Pumpkin Delivery 4:30
9/26 Pumpkin Patch Opens!
10/16 Wednesday, Second Pumpkin Delivery 4:30
11/2 Saturday, Patch Take Down 8-12pm
11/3 Sunday, Patch Take Down 11-1pm
90 Day Bible Study
Youth Updates – Volunteers Needed
Isaiah House
Isaiah House is in need of gender neutral clothing sizes 7-10 (underwear, socks, shorts, shirts, pajamas, etc). Items can be dropped off here and Becky will deliver.
Opportunities to Serve
Seeking volunteers for Nursery, Preschool, Children’s Sunday School age, and Youth! Talk to Kayla and let’s get you set up!
HUGS Food Assistance for St. Johns County Youth Contact Margaret Campbell
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Melinda Melrose – September 4
Matt Courtney – September 6
Frances Sperry – September 9
Vallis Henley – September 10
Deborah Deleury – September 10
Megan Hendel – September 20
Derek Rivers Jr – September 21
Jeff Hendel – September 29
Kayla Hull – September 29
Pam and Tim Bell – September 3
Becky and Greg Kimball – September 13