The 2020 Vision
With all the growth we are experiencing as a church family, we might wonder where we are going as a church? What should we do a sermon series on? How do we do a better job of reaching out to those in need in our community?
There are many other important questions to ask, which is why we will have a 6-week sermon series starting January 6th.
Because we can make our ideas better by discussing them with each other in an open and honest fashion, we will have 2020 Vision Home Groups that you can sign up for in the weeks to come.
This will be a great opportunity to share what your vision of the future of Hartwell First looks like.
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love Him.” – 1 Corinthians 2:9
UMW Circle Meetings
These meetings are open to all women who desire to use their gifts to share love, peace, and joy to all in our community who need it including women, children, and youth. Following the example of Christ, they help others to come to know Him by selflessly giving time, resources, and prayer to those who need it.
Please consider joining any of the following circles to grow your relationship with God by loving Him and loving people:
Matheson-McCurry Circle meets on Tuesday, January 8th at 10:00am in the Gym
O’Neal Perry Circle meets on Thursday, January 10th at 5:30pm in the Gym
Kinghorn Circle meets on Monday, January 14th at 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
Circle of Love meets on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00pm in the Gym
UMM’s Breakfast
All men are invited to be a part of the monthly meetings held by United Methodist Men.
This month’s meeting will take place on Sunday, January 13th at 7:30am in the Fellowship Hall
Come for a hearty breakfast and find out how UMM is making a difference in the Kingdom of God by following the example of Christ and serving others in need.
Lillian’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Lillian will begin a new Bible Study from January 8th through February 26th based on The Life & Ministry of the Messiah by Ray Vander Laan.
The DVD contains videos filmed on location in Israel where Ray Vander Laan, a historian, reveals unique insights into the Scripture’s significance for modern believers by giving an in-depth guided tour of the locations where many of the events of the Bible took place.
The Study Guide follows the video and is full of study tools that not only inspire open and engaging conversation but also encourage the individual to explore how the lessons learned from the past in the Bible can impact their faith today.
The DVD and Study Guide can be purchased together for $8.00.
Please call Lillian at the church office to sign-up and order your study guide.
Sojourners Cruise Meeting
There will be a meeting of all Sojourner’s Cruise passengers on Wednesday, January 9th at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesday Night Supper and Fellowship
Starting back on Wednesdays at 5:15pm on Wednesday, January 9th, we will be having a weekly meal in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to fellowship with other members of the HFUMC family.
Please sign up by 4pm on Mondays by calling the church office or by filling out a yellow reservation card and placing it in the offering plate on Sundays. You may also set up a permanent reservation if you prefer but please call and cancel your reservation for a given week if you cannot attend.
The following entrees will be served this month. Thank you to all who help make this a great night of fellowship for all attending!!
January 9th – Chili / Baked Potato
January 16th – Poppyseed Chicken
January 23rd – Pork Loin
January 30th – Roast Beef
“I Can Only Imagine” Movie Showing
The Sojourner’s are sponsoring a showing of “I Can Only Imagine” based on the real-life story of Bart Millard in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, January 21st at 3:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for everyone!!
Popcorn and drinks will be provided and pizza will be provided following the movie at 5pm.
For reservations, call Beau Swafford at the church office. Cost is $3.00 per person.
Notification Service Reminder
We are offering important information to be sent to you either by text or by e-mail.
This information includes information in regards to mid-week deaths, inclement weather, or other important church-wide information.
For Text: Send a message to 81010 with @hartwellf as the message.
For Email: Send an email to hartwellf@mail.remind.com
If services or activities are canceled due to inclement weather this winter, we will send out a reminder to everyone subscribed to our notification service. We will also post these reminders to www.hartwellfumc.com and on our Facebook page.
Hart County Clothes Closet Food Pantry
Please bring any of the following food items on Sunday, January 6th to the basket placed at the back of the Sanctuary, the box placed near the door of the Gathering Area or by the Church Office.
- Canned Meats
- Mac and Cheese
- Canned Fruit
- Peanut Butter
- Pinto Beans
- Mixed Vegetables
- Soup
- Beef Stew
- Canned Vegetables
- Mixed Beans
- Powdered Milk
- Cereals
Red Cross Blood Drive This Month
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, January 15th from 2pm-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. To make an appointment, please call Morene Sokol at the church office.
Volunteers Needed for Community Basketball Outreach
We will be opening our gym to 6th-8th grade boys in the community on Monday nights from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Supper will be provided to these boys each week but we need donations of bottles of Gatorade and/or provide a simple meal for 15-20 from volunteers in our church family to make it happen.
Please let Marcie know at mjgarringer@comcast.net or by contacting the church office if you are interested in helping out with this great outreach program.
