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Singles First Saturdays, 2024 Key Ministry Initiatives, Biblical Counseling Certification (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/28)

On Saturday, 2/3, the Singles Ministry will have a First Saturday event from 4 to 7pm on the theme “Be the Light”. Please RSVP. We had our first Church Family Meeting of the year after the service. We looked back and looked forward. Here are the key initiatives we have for this year. Here's the question that I want us to wrestle with: “If our church closed tomorrow, would the neighborhood care?” If we're going to advance the kingdom, let's start with those right around us. So my challenge to the entire congregation is to seek God on how to engage our neighbors in the local community around the church. It may start with building a relationship. After praying, please submit any ideas to the outreach email address. For the expansion of our Counseling Ministry, we are implementing a Biblical Counseling Certification program. Here are the requirements:  Over 20 hours of video training  12 books to read & write summary papers The final examination is an oral case study rev

Church Family Meeting, T2 TEA, Giving Statements (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/21)

  Our first Church Family Meeting of the year will be next Sunday right after the service. All members are asked to attend. We'll be reviewing what God accomplished through us last year and looking forward to what God will do this year. We'll look at goals and objectives for how we can Advance the Kingdom of God.  Ladies, on Saturday, 1/27, the Titus 2 Women’s Ministry will be hosting a TEA at 9 am discussing Women Advancing the Kingdom. The last day to register is tomorrow. Don't forget to stop by the Welcome Center to pick up your 2023 member giving statements .

Prayer Requests, MLK Weekend, Church-Wide Prayer Rally (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/14)

We have several members who are dealing with health problems. So please keep them in your prayers : Deaconess Erica Wilson (health challenges)  Minister Gerald Vinson (health problems)  Bro. Jadon Roberts (abdominal pain)  Sis. Alicia Welcher (hospitalized)  Bro. Joe Hancock (surgery scheduled for Wednesday). He has to fast from Monday to Wednesday. So we're calling all men to fast with Bro. Hancock and pray for the success of the surgery and his healing . Men, let's fast according to the way the Lord is leading you and your own health needs (one meal a day, certain type of food, particular kind of activity, etc.).  We welcome our newest member who completed NMO and his membership interview: Bro. Mickell Daily  Couples, it’s not too late to sign up to attend the Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 10th. The Oneness Ministry is still collecting payments. $170 includes dinner, dancing, fellowship, fun, and door prizes! On Sundays, stop by the table in the church lobby to make your payme

January Birthdays & Anniversaries, MLK Weekend, Revelation Study Guide (Pastoral Emphasis for 1/7)

Welcome New Member (completed NMO & membership interview): Isiah Smith  Happy Birthday to our January babies...   Happy Anniversary to our January couples... Our January Senior Birthday Surprise goes to Bro. Willie Covington! We have a couple of events happening during the MLK Weekend . On 1/14 from 5:30 to 7:30pm, there will be A Village Community Meal and Interactive Learning Experience at First Cary UMC. Please register for a free dinner including nursery childcare, and sessions for children, teens, and adults.  On 1/15 from 10am to 12pm, Mt. Zion is hosting a 5K Walk for Hope . We'll also be partnering with Love from Above & Oak City Cares to raise awareness for the unhoused/homeless. When you register , you'll see the complete list of items you can bring for donation.  There are Church-Wide Event Calendars are available for pick up in the lobby at the Welcome Center. These are complimentary gifts to you, however, supplies are limited to one per household.