Friday, March 7, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Prayer Connection
Prayer Connection
March 2, 2008
As we enter this new week, may we continue to feast on the nourishment the sacraments provide us. Thank you for providing us outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace. Amen.
Monday, March 3 Take a moment to remember your baptism and give thanks.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan & Ilene Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.
Tuesday, March 4 Psalm 130
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert, Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe.
Wednesday, March 5 Romans 8:6-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, March 6 Ezekiel 37:1-14
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, March 7 John 11: 1-29
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting. Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.
Saturday, March 8 John 11: 30-45
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
March 2, 2008
As we enter this new week, may we continue to feast on the nourishment the sacraments provide us. Thank you for providing us outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace. Amen.
Monday, March 3 Take a moment to remember your baptism and give thanks.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan & Ilene Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.
Tuesday, March 4 Psalm 130
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert, Jackie Johnson, Tiffany Stiwell, Debbie Ewing, Clark Wickliffe.
Wednesday, March 5 Romans 8:6-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, March 6 Ezekiel 37:1-14
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, March 7 John 11: 1-29
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting. Praises for continued progress for Dillion Maloney and Drew Elliott.
Saturday, March 8 John 11: 30-45
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Prayers for the Week
Prayer Connection
Week of February 24, 2008
May we strive to live a disciplined life, O Christ. Your extreme devotion to prayer, service, and worship is an example we disciples should follow. Give us strength to stay the course. Amen.
Monday, February 25 Psalm 17:1-7
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.
Tuesday, February 26 Psalm 95
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 27 Romans 5:1-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 28 John 4: 5-26
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 29 John 4:27-42
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting.
Saturday, March 1 John 9:1-41
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Week of February 24, 2008
May we strive to live a disciplined life, O Christ. Your extreme devotion to prayer, service, and worship is an example we disciples should follow. Give us strength to stay the course. Amen.
Monday, February 25 Psalm 17:1-7
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna, Ezekiel Berck (Stephanie Barker’s nephew), Nancy & Tom, Family of Mitchell Dellinger, Nathan Summers, Andy Kosmala (ELMS student), Cook Family, and Vivian Broome.
Tuesday, February 26 Psalm 95
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 27 Romans 5:1-11
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 28 John 4: 5-26
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 29 John 4:27-42
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert, college students and families of the college shooting.
Saturday, March 1 John 9:1-41
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Prayer Connection for This Week
Prayer Connection
Week of February 17, 2008
Your grace is sufficient for me! Thank you for always holding me in your grace which wakes me up to your love and keeps me moving forward to the cross. Amen.
Monday, February 18 Genesis 12:1-4a
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna.
Tuesday, February 19 Psalm 121
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 20 Romans 4:1-5
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 21 Romans 4:13-17
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 22 John 3:1-17
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert.
Saturday, February 23 Romans 7:14-25
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Week of February 17, 2008
Your grace is sufficient for me! Thank you for always holding me in your grace which wakes me up to your love and keeps me moving forward to the cross. Amen.
Monday, February 18 Genesis 12:1-4a
Pray for The Vision of our Church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Tom and Anna.
Tuesday, February 19 Psalm 121
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 20 Romans 4:1-5
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 21 Romans 4:13-17
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis (Linda D. friend), Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 22 John 3:1-17
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister) Hannah Martin, Donna Pope, Marta Gilbert.
Saturday, February 23 Romans 7:14-25
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Saturday Lenten Devotional
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Read Psalm 51 as a prayer.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
As you take your bath or shower today and you feel the waters rushing over you, keep the psalm in mind and in your heart: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Even your daily act of showering can be a time of meditation and prayer!
Read Psalm 51 as a prayer.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
As you take your bath or shower today and you feel the waters rushing over you, keep the psalm in mind and in your heart: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Even your daily act of showering can be a time of meditation and prayer!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Today's Lenten Devotional
Thursday, February 14, 2008
If you were to send a valentine to Jesus, what would it say? Take a moment to write down your expressions of love to Christ.
If you were to send a valentine to Jesus, what would it say? Take a moment to write down your expressions of love to Christ.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Mark Your Calendar...SUPPER Tuesday, February 19th...
The United Methodist Women of Fairfield UMC
are hosting a Chicken Pie Supper
Tuesday, February 19th
5:30 - Until.
Please come and join us!
Share this event with friends and family.
Donations will be accepted to benefit
Relay 4 Life.
Princess Party...Sunday, February 24th!!!
"For He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him
are called, chosen, and faithful."
Revelation 17:14
Registration will Open Tomorrow.
Come back and fill out a form online!
CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW LARGER
RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE TO PRINT OR SHARE!Contact Dawn Lynch to volunteer to help or donate items.
I will need someone to serve refreshments, help with crafts and dress up time.
Borrowed items include: dress up clothes for ages 4-10, scarves, hats, beads, ect...
704-634-2747 or dmrlynch@bellsouth.net.
Lenten Devotional
I created a Lenten Devotion book. They are available at the church. In case you didn't get one yet, I'll do my best to post them here too! Joy, Susan
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Read Matthew 4:1-4
Satan knows exactly how to tempt Jesus. The temptation story not only reveals the divinity of Jesus and his power to resist temptation, but it also invites us to ask the question, “what is a priority in my life?” Each day we must face temptations that seek to make their way to the top of our priority list. We choose work over a dinner around the table with family, we choose to blast an email to someone instead of facing them with our concern, or we choose a soccer game over worship on Sunday morning. Today, take a moment to examine your priorities in life. Where is your relationship with Christ in the midst of your list?
Prayer: O God, your glory is always to have mercy. Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(The Book of Common Prayer, U.S.A., 20th Century., ALT)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Read Matthew 4:1-4
Satan knows exactly how to tempt Jesus. The temptation story not only reveals the divinity of Jesus and his power to resist temptation, but it also invites us to ask the question, “what is a priority in my life?” Each day we must face temptations that seek to make their way to the top of our priority list. We choose work over a dinner around the table with family, we choose to blast an email to someone instead of facing them with our concern, or we choose a soccer game over worship on Sunday morning. Today, take a moment to examine your priorities in life. Where is your relationship with Christ in the midst of your list?
Prayer: O God, your glory is always to have mercy. Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(The Book of Common Prayer, U.S.A., 20th Century., ALT)
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Prayer Connection for This Week
Prayer Connection
Week of February 10, 2008
Let us test and examine our ways and return to God our Maker. Let us lift up our hearts to our Creator, we will raise our hands to God in heaven. Amen.
Monday, February 11 Genesis 2:15-17
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).
Tuesday, February 12 Genesis 3:1-7
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 13 Psalm 32
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 14 Say a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s agape love.
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis(Linda D. friend),Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 15 Romans 5:12-19
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister).
Saturday, February 16 Matthew 4:1-11
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Week of February 10, 2008
Let us test and examine our ways and return to God our Maker. Let us lift up our hearts to our Creator, we will raise our hands to God in heaven. Amen.
Monday, February 11 Genesis 2:15-17
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).
Tuesday, February 12 Genesis 3:1-7
Pray for Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 13 Psalm 32
Pray for Martha Haigler, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey, McKenzie (Erin Thompson’s boss’s daughter).
Thursday, February 14 Say a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s agape love.
Pray for Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton, Phyllis(Linda D. friend),Joan Vining, Ryan Hager Family, Richard Glover, Luke Byers Family and Sydney Wolves' mother.
Friday, February 15 Romans 5:12-19
Pray for Louise Wilson (Wayne Tucker’s sister).
Saturday, February 16 Matthew 4:1-11
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join together this Wednesday, February 6, 7:00PM at Fairfield UMC for an Ash Wednesday Worship Service. This service allows us to enter into an act of repentance as we prepare to walk with Christ on the journey to the cross. Ash Wednesday worship traditionally allows us to wear a cross, made of ashes (from the ashes of last year's Palms from Palm Sunday) on our forehead as a sign of repentance. Make this service the first step in your Lenten journey.
Prayer Connection for This Week
Prayer Connection
Week of February 3, 2008
May we encounter you, Transfigured Christ, in a way that lets us bravely walk with you to the cross. Amen.
Monday, February 4 Exodus 24:12-18
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).
Tuesday, February 5 Psalm 99
Pray for Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 6 Join us for the Ash Wednesday Service, 7PM
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey.
Thursday, February 7 Psalm 51
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton.
Friday, February 8 Matthew 6:1-6
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton’s Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, February 9 Matthew 6:16-21
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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Sympathy: For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29.
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Week of February 3, 2008
May we encounter you, Transfigured Christ, in a way that lets us bravely walk with you to the cross. Amen.
Monday, February 4 Exodus 24:12-18
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker’s grandfather).
Tuesday, February 5 Psalm 99
Pray for Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton’s mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, Erlene Sharpe & her family, Elizabeth, Family of Bud Barker, Family of James Cash, Family of Doug Herbert.
Wednesday, February 6 Join us for the Ash Wednesday Service, 7PM
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard & Rosa (Phyllis Reid’s Uncle), Chip Wilmer, Willie Norton, Donna Jones, Drew Bailey.
Thursday, February 7 Psalm 51
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger’s nephew), Edd Norton.
Friday, February 8 Matthew 6:1-6
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton’s Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, February 9 Matthew 6:16-21
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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Sympathy: For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29.
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sympathy Prayers...
Please share your prayers of sympathy to
For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd and family on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29
For Brandy Rudd, Mattie and Mason Rudd and family on the death of their Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, respectively, Mae Frye, who died January 29
Barker/Cronland Engagement...
"There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Jerod Brent Barker, son of Benny and Rhonda Barker, proposed to Diana Lee Cronland, daughter of Aaron and Susan Cronland, on January 23, 2008.
Diana said, "We have been great friends since the 7th grade and thankfully met up later in life to see we were still great friends and a lot more. He asked for permission from my Daddy the day before but had the ring for a month before that. I guess he had to muster up the courage ;) He waited until the very last hour of my 30th birthday to ask me for my hand. Just like a Barker ;)"
Your church family is very excited for you and will stand behind the two of you in prayer. This is such a blessing!
Jerod Brent Barker, son of Benny and Rhonda Barker, proposed to Diana Lee Cronland, daughter of Aaron and Susan Cronland, on January 23, 2008.Diana said, "We have been great friends since the 7th grade and thankfully met up later in life to see we were still great friends and a lot more. He asked for permission from my Daddy the day before but had the ring for a month before that. I guess he had to muster up the courage ;) He waited until the very last hour of my 30th birthday to ask me for my hand. Just like a Barker ;)"
Your church family is very excited for you and will stand behind the two of you in prayer. This is such a blessing!
Please leave a comment if you would like to congratulate the happy couple...
Monday, January 28, 2008
Confirmands Claim the Name!
Today, the confirmation class learned about John Wesley, founder of our denomination. They learned that he had faith the size of a mustard seed and that faith launched a new movement. See if you know the answers to some of the Methodists fun facts they learned.
1. Do you know the three stages of grace which Wesley felt were so important?
2. Scripture holds authority for Wesley and for us. What three other things are important when it comes to understanding scripture and our relationship with God?
3. What are the two sacraments observed?
4. What are the three ways a person can be baptized in The United Methodist Church?
5. What happened to John Wesley at Aldersgate Street?
6. Why are we called Methodists?
For the answers...see a confirmand! Continue to pray for them on their journey to joining the church!
1. Do you know the three stages of grace which Wesley felt were so important?
2. Scripture holds authority for Wesley and for us. What three other things are important when it comes to understanding scripture and our relationship with God?
3. What are the two sacraments observed?
4. What are the three ways a person can be baptized in The United Methodist Church?
5. What happened to John Wesley at Aldersgate Street?
6. Why are we called Methodists?
For the answers...see a confirmand! Continue to pray for them on their journey to joining the church!
Prayer Connection Week of Jan 27, 2008
Please use this to help guide you in prayer this week.
Also, I will be at Lake Junaluska for a conference Wednesay through Friday. Saturday is a called Annual Conference in Hickory. See you Sunday!
Leslie McIntosh and Rick Norton have my cell phone if there were to be an emergency!
May we wake up each new day to see the new things you are doing in our life. Create us anew this day and bring us into being the persons you intend us to be. Amen.
Monday, January 28 Isaiah 9:1-4
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker's grandfather).
Tuesday, January 29 Psalm 27:1, memorize this verse
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.
Wednesday, January 30 Psalm 27:4-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 31 I Corinthians 1:10-18
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger's nephew).
Friday, February 1 Matthew 4:12-23
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, February 2 Pray for our Annual Conference as it meets today for a special called session to discuss changes in our conference.
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Also, I will be at Lake Junaluska for a conference Wednesay through Friday. Saturday is a called Annual Conference in Hickory. See you Sunday!
Leslie McIntosh and Rick Norton have my cell phone if there were to be an emergency!
May we wake up each new day to see the new things you are doing in our life. Create us anew this day and bring us into being the persons you intend us to be. Amen.
Monday, January 28 Isaiah 9:1-4
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Frank Dowdle (Jennifer Barker's grandfather).
Tuesday, January 29 Psalm 27:1, memorize this verse
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton (Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.
Wednesday, January 30 Psalm 27:4-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 31 I Corinthians 1:10-18
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger, Paul (Linda Dellinger's nephew).
Friday, February 1 Matthew 4:12-23
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, February 2 Pray for our Annual Conference as it meets today for a special called session to discuss changes in our conference.
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
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If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Prayers for Edd Norton...
Wed. Jan. 23...Edd Norton was admitted to Presbyterian Huntersville today. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thurs. Jan. 24...Susan just spent some time with Edd. He is doing better. They are giving him some antibiotics to fight an infection.
His breathing is better and he was cutting up and joking just like normal!
Continue to hold him in your prayers.
Thurs. Jan. 24...Susan just spent some time with Edd. He is doing better. They are giving him some antibiotics to fight an infection.
His breathing is better and he was cutting up and joking just like normal!
Continue to hold him in your prayers.
Prayer Connection Week of Jan 20, 2008
Raise our vision above the barriers of color, culture, and creed that separate us. Give us wisdom as we deal with one another. Help us to recognize and to respect different ways, rather than to judge. In the Spirit of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve, we now must walk n the world. We must reach out our hands with help and open our hearts in love. Awake our desire to seek your way of serving you in the world. Amen.
(The Book of Worship, 423: "Human Relations Day")
Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr.'s B-Day Observance
Say a prayer for those who stand up for truth in our world.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard.
Tuesday, January 22 Psalm 40:1-11
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton(Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.
Wednesday, January 23 I Corinthians 1:1-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 24 Isaiah 49:1-7
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger.
Friday, January 25 John 1:29-42
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, January 26 John 4:1-30
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
(The Book of Worship, 423: "Human Relations Day")
Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr.'s B-Day Observance
Say a prayer for those who stand up for truth in our world.
Pray for The Vision of our Church, a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard.
Tuesday, January 22 Psalm 40:1-11
Pray for family and friends of Will McLeod, Marleen Jenkins, Norman Thompson, Martha Gilbert, Family of Dianne Baker, Willie Norton(Rick Norton's mother), Sasha, Vivian Broome, and Richard & Rosa.
Wednesday, January 23 I Corinthians 1:1-9
Pray for Martha Haigler, Donna, Richard (Phyllis Reid's Uncle), Family of Marilyn Payne, Chuck Geisinger, Norman Thompson family, and Carolyn & family.
Thursday, January 24 Isaiah 49:1-7
Pray for Danielle, Ellis McIntosh, Family of H.N. Abernathy, Dan Blue, Doug Childress, Gaye & Chris, Dot Cloninger.
Friday, January 25 John 1:29-42
Pray for the confirmands who begin confirmation and the mentors who will guide them. Praises for: Drew (Pat Norton's Nephew), Pat Norton, and Gaile Broome.
Saturday, January 26 John 4:1-30
Use this space to write down prayers shared during worship:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room. You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Pinto Bean Dinner
Tomorrow Tuesday January 15th @ 5:30 - until. Please spread the word. This dinner will benefit Relay 4 Life Missions. We planned it too late to get it in the paper so we need everyone to spread the word. Thanks!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Children's Program
Children's Chior
front Left: Morgan, Elizabeth, Caroline, Emma, Abby
Middle Left: Braedan, Amber, Chandler, Maci, Mason
Back Left: Katelyn, Scout, Mattie
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star's Backstage!Garrison, Micah, Jed, Marley
I have heard only raves from the audience about your performance. You guys amaze me every year with your talent and showmanship. I can think of no greater way to have you glorify God this Christmas Season! I had several people tell me that this program is what made their
Christmas. It made them think of the true meaning and really got them in the Christmas Spirit. Each of you are truly a blessing I cherish!
GOOD WORK! Thank you to all the children who worked so hard. Learning the songs was not an overnight task. I enjoyed our Sunday afternoon practices and looked forward to spending time with each of you. I also thank the parents who took the time to help out and get them to practice. Jennifer Barker for helping with the Music, Kadye McCaslin for running the music on performance night, Stephanie Barker for decorations, Erin Thompson for helping with the toddlers, Leslie McIntosh for introduction, all the men who helped with the stage, the Young Adult Sunday school class who helped to set up, Bill Dellinger for setting up the sound and mikes, everyone who made food, the women who stayed to clean, Ronny Rudd...shhhh..you know what for. And to everyone who came to support and listen to the great story the children had to share.
The Christmas Story
{Children’s Christmas Program 2007}
Once upon a time, A long, long time ago.
Begins the story of a baby, That most of you should know.
His daddy's name was Joseph, And Mary was His mom,
This babe was very special He was God's only Son.
Song 1: "What Child is This?"
Mary rode a camel, And Joseph walked along,
While angels watched from afar Celebrating in song.
When they arrived in Bethlehem, The couple was turned away,
By keepers of the inn Telling them of no place to stay.
Now Joseph- he insisted That his wife has someplace to stay,
The keeper told him of a stable With animals and hay.
Mary and Joseph’s journey ended In a stable filled with hay,
It was there that Mary gave birth, To our King on this day.
Some angels came from heaven, And they began to sing.
To the shepherds in the fields below,"Glad tidings do we bring!"
Song 2: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Word of the King’s arrival Soon spread very fast,
The Angels told Shepherds That a Savior was born at last.
A bright star lit the heavens, To light the Magi's way,
To the baby in the manger Who was born on Christmas day.
Song 3: "Away in a Manger"
Song 4: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (toddler/preschool aged children dressed as stars)
And all who gathered round Him, Rejoiced and praised His birth.
For the babe, the King, named Jesus, Is our Savior here on earth!
So as we celebrate Christmas With Candy and presents and more
Remember we have a Savior,Giving us life evermore.
Song 5: "Joy to the World"
Song 6: “Go Tell it on the Mountain”
I have heard only raves from the audience about your performance. You guys amaze me every year with your talent and showmanship. I can think of no greater way to have you glorify God this Christmas Season! I had several people tell me that this program is what made their
Christmas. It made them think of the true meaning and really got them in the Christmas Spirit. Each of you are truly a blessing I cherish!
GOOD WORK! Thank you to all the children who worked so hard. Learning the songs was not an overnight task. I enjoyed our Sunday afternoon practices and looked forward to spending time with each of you. I also thank the parents who took the time to help out and get them to practice. Jennifer Barker for helping with the Music, Kadye McCaslin for running the music on performance night, Stephanie Barker for decorations, Erin Thompson for helping with the toddlers, Leslie McIntosh for introduction, all the men who helped with the stage, the Young Adult Sunday school class who helped to set up, Bill Dellinger for setting up the sound and mikes, everyone who made food, the women who stayed to clean, Ronny Rudd...shhhh..you know what for. And to everyone who came to support and listen to the great story the children had to share.
The Christmas Story
{Children’s Christmas Program 2007}
Once upon a time, A long, long time ago.
Begins the story of a baby, That most of you should know.
His daddy's name was Joseph, And Mary was His mom,
This babe was very special He was God's only Son.
Song 1: "What Child is This?"
Mary rode a camel, And Joseph walked along,
While angels watched from afar Celebrating in song.
When they arrived in Bethlehem, The couple was turned away,
By keepers of the inn Telling them of no place to stay.
Now Joseph- he insisted That his wife has someplace to stay,
The keeper told him of a stable With animals and hay.
Mary and Joseph’s journey ended In a stable filled with hay,
It was there that Mary gave birth, To our King on this day.
Some angels came from heaven, And they began to sing.
To the shepherds in the fields below,"Glad tidings do we bring!"
Song 2: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Word of the King’s arrival Soon spread very fast,
The Angels told Shepherds That a Savior was born at last.
A bright star lit the heavens, To light the Magi's way,
To the baby in the manger Who was born on Christmas day.
Song 3: "Away in a Manger"
Song 4: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (toddler/preschool aged children dressed as stars)
And all who gathered round Him, Rejoiced and praised His birth.
For the babe, the King, named Jesus, Is our Savior here on earth!
So as we celebrate Christmas With Candy and presents and more
Remember we have a Savior,Giving us life evermore.
Song 5: "Joy to the World"
Song 6: “Go Tell it on the Mountain”
Monday, December 10, 2007
Caroling...
Chandler delivers a gift at a home we visited.
Kadye, Mrs. Scottie and Rita singing away.
Kadye, Mrs. Scottie and Rita singing away.
The Nortons were so gad we visited!
Caroling cont...
Katelyn and Scout during their solo "Away in a Manger"
Braedan and Maci outside of one of the homes we visited.
Braedan and Maci outside of one of the homes we visited.
Braedan leading Maci, Morgan, Amber and Chandler
in "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. "
At one of the homes we visited,
Braedan decided that he wanted to
a solo to this song. It was a
wonderful performance and brought
smiles to all...
We had such a wonderful turn out for our caroling event.
We visited 7 families in the community and the nursing home.
What a blessing it was to gather together and sing the great news
of Christmas to those who we hold dear. It was so much fun and really
put us all in the true Christmas spirits...
Monday, December 3, 2007
Grand Sweep Bible Study Begins in January...
Ever wanted to go through the entire Bible in One Year?!
This is your opportunity. Dr. J. Ellsworth Kallas will guide us through a 365 day journey. Our class will meet just once a month. Please let Rev. Susan know if you are interested. You will need two books to guide you and of course a Bible. We will have our first sessions in January.
Monday, January 21st, 7:00PM (Bethel UMC)
Wednesday, January 23rd, 10:30AM (Fairfield UMC)
You will need to come having read the first month's readings for our January session.
Start 2008 off Right!
This is your opportunity. Dr. J. Ellsworth Kallas will guide us through a 365 day journey. Our class will meet just once a month. Please let Rev. Susan know if you are interested. You will need two books to guide you and of course a Bible. We will have our first sessions in January.
Monday, January 21st, 7:00PM (Bethel UMC)
Wednesday, January 23rd, 10:30AM (Fairfield UMC)
You will need to come having read the first month's readings for our January session.
Start 2008 off Right!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Prayer Connection, Week of December 2, 2007
We are filled with anticipation for your coming! Come, baby Jesus, come! Fill our hearts and lives with your light of peace. Amen.
Monday, December 3 Isaiah 2:1-5
Pray for our a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Morgan & Jenny McCaslin, Melissa Holcombe, Madison Mallone, Rick Norton.
Tuesday, December 4 Psalm 122
Pray for Dave and Lynn Thiele, Jan's Sister and family, family & friends of Will McLeod, Ike Coombs, Sandi Ridout (Tom Bass's sister).
Wednesday, December 5 Romans 13:11-14
Pray for a New Choir Leader, Bob Thompson, Danny Blue, Margaret Tucker, Zelma Brown, Elliott, and John Bean (Erin's Thompson's uncle).
Thursday, December 6 Light a candle, say a prayer of anticipation.
Pray for the children and youth of the church, Debbie Norton, George Broome, Linda Dellinger, Ed McQuain.
Friday, December 7 Matthew 24:36-44
Pray for the church and those we are awaiting to join us for worship, prayers for those countries in political strife, prayers for families of college students who died in Ocean Isle fire.
Saturday, December 8 Ponder the role of Joseph as we sit with him in the stable tomorrow morning.
Pray for our United Methodist missionaries and the many missions of the church, all unspoken prayer requests and for continued praises, thanksgivings for homes spared in California, Celebration that Devin is Home for Thanksgiving.
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room (upstairs). You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Monday, December 3 Isaiah 2:1-5
Pray for our a Relay for Life Leader in our church, service men and women, Monroe and Mary Lee Howard, Morgan & Jenny McCaslin, Melissa Holcombe, Madison Mallone, Rick Norton.
Tuesday, December 4 Psalm 122
Pray for Dave and Lynn Thiele, Jan's Sister and family, family & friends of Will McLeod, Ike Coombs, Sandi Ridout (Tom Bass's sister).
Wednesday, December 5 Romans 13:11-14
Pray for a New Choir Leader, Bob Thompson, Danny Blue, Margaret Tucker, Zelma Brown, Elliott, and John Bean (Erin's Thompson's uncle).
Thursday, December 6 Light a candle, say a prayer of anticipation.
Pray for the children and youth of the church, Debbie Norton, George Broome, Linda Dellinger, Ed McQuain.
Friday, December 7 Matthew 24:36-44
Pray for the church and those we are awaiting to join us for worship, prayers for those countries in political strife, prayers for families of college students who died in Ocean Isle fire.
Saturday, December 8 Ponder the role of Joseph as we sit with him in the stable tomorrow morning.
Pray for our United Methodist missionaries and the many missions of the church, all unspoken prayer requests and for continued praises, thanksgivings for homes spared in California, Celebration that Devin is Home for Thanksgiving.
If you wish to add a name to the Prayer Connection, please fill out a card in the pew pocket and put in the offering plate. You may also call the church office or email your prayer requests to Rev. Susan at revheafheun@gmail.com. Prayer requests will remain on the connection for three weeks and then be rotated off to allow new prayers to be shared.
Join others on Sunday morning at 8:55am for prayer in the Prayer Room (upstairs). You are invited to join in prayer every evening at 9:00pm as we pause to pray for those serving in the military and for a quick end to war.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
What's Our Vision?
When you think of the word "vision," what comes to mind? Perhaps it's how we see...perhaps it's what we see, but when we think about our church perhaps it should be an understanding of where we are going. Jesus taught about having a vision and his teachings are related to us 
through many of the parables found in the Bible. This begs the question, how do we define the vision of Fairfield United Methodist Church?
This question is one that many churches wrestle with in relation to their own church, but it is one for which the Fairfield Church Council is determined to find an answer. On December 1st, members of Fairfield and Bethel Church Councils met with Rev. Chris Westmoreland from Assurance UMC in Huntersville. The four and half hours were spent in worship, communion, discussion, and prayer. The councils looked at four overriding questions in an effort to help us realize the needs that are in our community and how we can best serve God through our efforts.
The first question: WHY DOES OUR COMMUNITY NEED JESUS?
through many of the parables found in the Bible. This begs the question, how do we define the vision of Fairfield United Methodist Church?This question is one that many churches wrestle with in relation to their own church, but it is one for which the Fairfield Church Council is determined to find an answer. On December 1st, members of Fairfield and Bethel Church Councils met with Rev. Chris Westmoreland from Assurance UMC in Huntersville. The four and half hours were spent in worship, communion, discussion, and prayer. The councils looked at four overriding questions in an effort to help us realize the needs that are in our community and how we can best serve God through our efforts.
The first question: WHY DOES OUR COMMUNITY NEED JESUS?
The second, WHY DOES THIS COMMUNITY NEED THE CHURCH (meaning the body of Christ)?
The third, WHY DOES THIS COMMUNITY NEED OUR CHURCH?
And the fourth, WHOSE CHURCH ARE WE? (To whom does our church belong?)
Let's face it...the Denver community is changing--daily. The pace is faster, the traffic heavier, and the faces we meet on the road aren't people we know by name anymore. Rather than looking upon all the growth and change as negative, we must remember that this growth gives us an opportunity like none other--it gives us more people "to reach out and invite" just as our mission statement proclaims.
As the council moves forward with our "visioning," we will be reading the text, The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations and will begin looking for ways to implement small tests of change in an effort to minister to God's people--all of God's people. Chris reminded us that Jesus is most concerned about the people who are not here yet and as we vision, we must keep in mind that through prayer and careful discernment, we can figure out what God is calling Fairfield to do. If what we do is His will, IT WILL BE SUCCESSFUL.
We challenge you to ponder the four questions and post any of your thoughts. During our sharing sessions we had many, many wonderful things to share about our church and what makes it special. What do you think makes Fairfield special? Then, think about this--How do others view our church?
Rev. Chris Westmoreland and Rev. Susan Heafner-Heun
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Relay For Life Leader Needed...
Please prayerfully consider being the Relay For Life Leader for our church. Add this to your prayer list and we will see where God leads us. If anyone is interested please contact us under the contact us section, on the right. I don't want to put any pressure on anyone but we will need to come to a decision before December 7th. Which is their Kick-Off Open House. The leader will also need to have access to the computer/Internet. They meet once a month until the event in April. Please know that if you feel called to this position it is a wonderful cause that our church will stand behind you and your efforts 100%. This is not a one man team and we are here to lift you up and support you.
Relay Mission Statement:
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life
represents the hope that those lost to cancer
will never be forgotten, that those who
face cancer will be supported and
that one day cancer will be eliminated.
Relay Mission Statement:
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life
represents the hope that those lost to cancer
will never be forgotten, that those who
face cancer will be supported and
that one day cancer will be eliminated.
Monday, November 26, 2007
What in the World is a BLOG?
What is a blog and how does it work? Many of you may ask yourselves this. I know I did the first time I heard about blogging. It's a place on the Internet, much like a web page, where you can share and enrich communications.
You may ask how reading the things posted here will enrich communications? If used properly this BLOG is so much more than a place to come and find out what is going on at Fairfield United Methodist Church. Please take time to notice, that at the end of every post there is a comment section. You are allowed and encouraged to add your thoughts and feelings. After all each of us make up this wonderful church we unite our selves in. Before you know it everyone is checking in to see what has been posted and who has commented. It's addicting, I can tell you that first hand. When you have a cause as good as the one we serve being addicted to it is a great thing.
The word will spread fast, soon everyone is inviting friends and families to join in on topics, polls, to view our latest photo's or to listen to Rev. Susan's Sermons. Then this little church in Denver, North Carolina is serving much more than it's members. The word has spread and people from all over are being blessed by what we have to offer. You never know who we will touch or what great blessing can come from this. As we all know; our Lord is so much greater than the four walls of Fairfield UMC.
Please read through our church Blog. To the right of this BLOG you can find many valuable tools.
Under: Hear Rev. Susan's Sermons click on Fairfield UMC Podcasts listen to a sermon you may have missed. Or invite a friend who you knew might be touched by a previous sermon.
Under: Keep Me Connected you can sign up to receive an update right in your e-mail in box each time this blog is updated.
You can also find our Sunday School and Worship Schedule, Contact Us Information and just for fun a monthly Poll.
Under: Blog Archive you can look up previous post by month and post title. A quick way to find out something specific you are looking for.
You will find all kinds of information here. And much more than information, you will find a community of believers who are united in one great mission. If you have visited before and never left a comment please do. I would love to know who's visiting, and hear what you have to say! I challenge each of you to communicate here, really reach out and allow this to be an enriching experience for all who look on.
You may ask how reading the things posted here will enrich communications? If used properly this BLOG is so much more than a place to come and find out what is going on at Fairfield United Methodist Church. Please take time to notice, that at the end of every post there is a comment section. You are allowed and encouraged to add your thoughts and feelings. After all each of us make up this wonderful church we unite our selves in. Before you know it everyone is checking in to see what has been posted and who has commented. It's addicting, I can tell you that first hand. When you have a cause as good as the one we serve being addicted to it is a great thing.
The word will spread fast, soon everyone is inviting friends and families to join in on topics, polls, to view our latest photo's or to listen to Rev. Susan's Sermons. Then this little church in Denver, North Carolina is serving much more than it's members. The word has spread and people from all over are being blessed by what we have to offer. You never know who we will touch or what great blessing can come from this. As we all know; our Lord is so much greater than the four walls of Fairfield UMC.
Please read through our church Blog. To the right of this BLOG you can find many valuable tools.
Under: Hear Rev. Susan's Sermons click on Fairfield UMC Podcasts listen to a sermon you may have missed. Or invite a friend who you knew might be touched by a previous sermon.
Under: Keep Me Connected you can sign up to receive an update right in your e-mail in box each time this blog is updated.
You can also find our Sunday School and Worship Schedule, Contact Us Information and just for fun a monthly Poll.
Under: Blog Archive you can look up previous post by month and post title. A quick way to find out something specific you are looking for.
You will find all kinds of information here. And much more than information, you will find a community of believers who are united in one great mission. If you have visited before and never left a comment please do. I would love to know who's visiting, and hear what you have to say! I challenge each of you to communicate here, really reach out and allow this to be an enriching experience for all who look on.
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