12/05/2025
Week of December 7 - Opportunities To LEARN, To GROW, To SHARE, To SERVE:
- Many Thanks. On behalf of the FMCW Staff Parish Relations Committee, we wish to thank Stephen Vaughn for the many years that he has shared his talents with our congregation by serving as organist for our Traditional Worship Service each week. Stephen will retire from his role at the end of this month. We pray that he will enjoy good health and relaxation in his next chapter. We extend to you the opportunity to express your love and appreciation for Stephen by making a contribution toward a Love Gift. You may put your contribution in the offering plate, bring it to the church office, or mail it. Make your check out to the church and in the memo line, write Stephen Vaughn Love Gift. God bless you richly.
- Appreciation. First Methodist Church Washington in participation with the Salvation Army made Christmas wishes come true for 20 local children. Thank you to those of you who selected an Angel from the tree. A very special thank you to Beth Litchfield, our own live Angel tree, for her help in finding volunteers.
- Family Night Dinner. Join us from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10 for Baked Ham, Butterbeans and Corn, Baked Yams, Rolls, Dessert, and Water or Tea. Please sign-up by Monday, December 8, or call the church office by noon. Cost: $8.00 (Age 12 and under free).
- Wednesday Night Programming. Please join us after dinner on December 10 and 17 starting at 6:15 p.m. where Pastor Stephen will continue presenting a three-session program entitled: A Holy Family— An Advent Study for Today’s Church Family. The lessons will look closely at Joseph, Mary, and Jesus each as a model for the Church and Christian families today.
- Young Adults. We will meet on Sunday, December 14, following the 11:15 service to have lunch and participate in a White Elephant Gift Exchange (max of $20.00 gift). We will share what Christmas means to each of us. Starting in January, we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (January 4 and 18). If you know of someone in our church who is under 40 and looking for a place to join, encourage them to attend the Young Adult Ministry. Please contact Nic Stembridge or Ingrid Hall with any questions!
- Children’s Events Upcoming: December 13: Matthew 25 Caroling ~ December 17: 6:15-7:00 p.m. Christmas Party! RSVP by December 10 to Mrs. Leslie to ensure we have enough cookies to decorate. (Bring a wrapped ornament for a fun ornament exchange. ~ December 21: 9:00 a.m. Christmas play. ~ December 21: 3:30 p.m. seeing “David” at AMC in Greenville. Please RSVP by December 10 to book the seats.
- Kingdom Players Performances Upcoming: December 10: Puppets sing and dance! ~ January 14: “Getting Through to God” comedy sketch ~ January 21: Two-Person skit by Kay Smithwick. All performances will take place during dinner on these Wednesday Nights!
- Christmas Cantata. The Chancel Choir will present the Christmas Cantata “Let There Be Christmas” on December 21 at the 11:15 a.m. Worship Service. Composed by Joseph Martin and under the direction of Susan Crawford, the cantata will feature outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists who will offer their gift of music for the Christmas season. Mark your holiday calendar for this joyous Christmas event! The bells will play on December 14 with special 4-hand piano duets during this Advent Season. There is always beautiful music being added to our Sunday traditional services, and we hope you can join us during this time!
- Matthew 25 Ministry. We have beautifully illustrated children’s Bibles available for $15.00. They are perfect Christmas, birthday, baby shower, or any occasion gifts. Beth Litchfield will be available after the Worship Services on December 7, 14, and 21 to help you. See her at the Welcome Center in Wesley Hall after the 9:00 a.m. service and outside the church office after the 11:15 a.m. service.
- December Services. On Christmas Eve, we will have a 5:00 p.m. Family Worship Service in Wesley Hall. The Traditional Candlelight Worship Service will be in the Sanctuary at 9:00 p.m. Communion will be served at both services.
