Fitzpatrick Church

06/14/2026

Hip Hip Hooray! 🎉 Celebrating Ryleigh Law’s 6th Grade Graduation! God, we rejoice on her elementary milestones and ask for guidance as she transitions to middle school.

06/03/2026

Congratulations! Fitzpatrick Methodist Church celebrated kindergarten, 6th grade and college graduations! Cute stories, a Bible presentation and a HUGE balloon were enjoyed by the grads.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt

L to R:
Case Sanford, Josie Claxton, Anna Grace Tompkins, Emma Kate Reynolds

05/27/2026

Fitzpatrick Methodist Church will welcome Rev. George Shamblin on the Fifth Sunday Worship Sunday 5/31/26; 11 am.

George's desire to pass the baton of faith by discipling others led him to leave a career in pharmaceutical sales with Merck and pursue ministry training at Reformed Theological Seminary. After earning his Master of Divinity in 1999, his path was not without challenges. His first pastoral role at a start-up church in Pensacola, FL, turned out to be a tough road. Despite his feelings of failure, he witnessed God’s power at work, far beyond his own efforts.

In 2007, George moved his family back to Birmingham, Alabama. The transition was difficult; he struggled to make ends meet as he returned to sales, but this time with far less success. To make ends meet, he even had to take on a third job working nights and weekends at Lowe's to support his family of six.

Looking back, he never regretted this period because it allowed him to encourage others from a place of weakness, not strength:

“I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9

In time, he found his footing as a professor at Birmingham Theological Seminary, where he delved deeply into Scripture and helped cultivate a love for God’s Word in students hungry to learn.

Having overcome numerous hurdles, George is committed to encouraging believers to persevere, confident that God uses every experience for His glory. He shares this message through his Bible studies, mentorships, and online ministry.

He has also published three books: The Relay (2020), Inerrancy (2023), and The Four Faces of Christ (2024). He previously served on the board of Reel Life International and now ministers to Cubans through The Overseas Initiative, promoting Biblical and financial literacy, as well as providing humanitarian aid.

When not teaching or writing, George enjoys hunting and is a Master Gardener. He and his wife, Jill, live in Birmingham and are blessed with four children.

Join us for a Fifth Sunday Worship on Sunday 5/31/26; 11 am. A catered lunch will follow worship.

“Faith isn’t a sprint or even a marathon; it’s a relay race- a team sport where all believers are responsible for passing the baton to the next generation.”

https://www.georgeshamblin.com/about/author

https://aecgmc.org/

https://unionsprings.news/

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

Fitzpatrick Methodist Church, Church of the Seven Sisters , will celebrate 168 years of faithful service on Sunday May 17, 2026; 11 AM.

Lacking an established church nearby, pioneer families of the Fitzpatrick AL community took turns hosting worship services in their homes on Sunday mornings. "The Church of the Seven Sisters" was established in 1858 by seven women of the community - Mrs. Phillips Bernard Baldwin (Martha Ann Thompson), Mrs. David Graves Fitzpatrick (Sara Ann Hooks), Mrs. John Campbell (Catherine Celia Hooks) Mrs. William Cicero Hufham (Nancy Henry Gholston), Mrs. Gordon Sanford Bunkley (Lucinda Morris Keene), Mrs. John William Templeton Reid (Celia Julia Fitzpatrick) and Mrs. Robert F. Ligon. Three of the "sisters" were Methodist, two were Baptist, one was Presbyterian, and one an Episcopalian.

The church was founded as a Methodist Church.

Albert G. Wray deeded one-and-one-half acres for the original building for one dollar.

After the Montgomery and Eufaula railroad was built through Fitzpatrick in the 1870s, the church building was moved to Fitzpatrick AL. Fitzpatrick Methodist was placed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1978.

The Church will welcome Rev. Dr. George Mathison on Homecoming Sunday May 17, 2026; 11 am.

Dr. Mathison served Fitzpatrick Methodist during his seminary years. He is an Elder in the Global Methodist Church and Pastor Emeritus at Christ Methodist in Auburn, AL.

A potluck lunch will be served after worship. The church will provide fried chicken and beverages.

https://unionsprings.news/
https://cityofunionspringsal.com/
https://christmethodistauburn.com/

04/05/2026

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:6 NIV

04/04/2026

The 2026 Fitzpatrick Annual Easter Egg Hunt was a success! All of the eggs were found! 🤣

04/03/2026

The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross, as compiled from the four Gospels, represent his final, significant declarations while dying. They reveal his character, divine mission, and humanity through themes of forgiveness, care for others, suffering, and trust in God:"
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34)
“Today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:43)
“Woman, behold your son: behold your mother" (John 19:26-27)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34)
“I thirst" (John 19:28)
“It is finished" (John 19:30)
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" (Luke 23:46)

04/02/2026

“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
Matthew 26:26-29 NIV

04/01/2026

The Fitzpatrick Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday 4/4/26; 2 pm. Children attending need to bring a dozen of plastic eggs filled with non-melting candy. Refreshments will be provided.