Community for Christ

First United Methodist Church

Newsletter November 12, 2013
their relationship with God by supporting their church's mission and ministry with a percentage of their income.

Russellville, AL 35653

Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in

Our Consecration Sunday was held this past week. We had a great message from Bo, an awesome turnout for pledges, and a meal that provided a time of fellowship. Our pledges came back as an 8.1% increase from last year.

Lets make 2014 a year that we touch many lives and show others the love of Christ Jesus.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us for a Community Wide Thanksgiving Dinner November 24 Church Service @ 6:00 pm Meal to follow

LIVING NATIVITY

November 17th
Narthex 8:45 Gene & Judi Matthews Narthex 11:00 Keith & Julie Thomas

December 22nd Performances at 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Isbell United Methodist Church & First United Methodist Church

Thanks for the grace of your generosity in your giving

General Offering
November 2013
November 3, 2013 .$9,763.00 November 10, 2013...$3,599.00 November 17, 2013 ...$ November 24, 2013 ...$

Ministry Center
November 2013
November 3, 2013...$2554.00 November 10, 2013.$555.00 November 17, 2013.$ November 24, 2013....$ Monthly Loan Payment Due..$7,600.00

UMW Rummage/Bake Sale

Thank you! We made about $3000 to go towards missions in our church.

Best Breakfast In Town

Sunday, November 24th @ 8:00 am.

We will be collecting Items for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for our Meals on Wheels recipients. These wonderful people are so thankful for anything we give them! Lets help make their holidays one to remember. Gift items, food and money are appreciated.

Encounter Worship & Word Sunday nights @ 6:30 pm Wednesday nights at 6:00pm.
We will not meet @ Buffalo Wild Wings In November
Contact Judy Guyton for more information.

General Fund Update October Contributions: Expenditures: $33,104.56 $26,644.49 Jan - Oct $286,491.93 $307,417.10

Have you considered direct deposit for your pledge? Give it a try! It is easy and if you find it doesnt work for youit can be reversed.

Parents Date Night!

The Rea/Seal 40 Day Group Will provide a night of Child care on Friday, November 15th 5:3010:00 pm.

For more information contact Pat Seal. Book your spot by calling the church office.

Shoe boxes are due

November 18th-25th.
Thank you for helping make a childs Christmas brighter!!