Kosciusko Main Street will present "A Step Back In Time" on September 10, 2015 at 6:00 pm. This is a walking tour of the history of downtown Kosciusko with refreshments to follow in the Courthouse. The cost is $15 per ticket and can be purchased at the KADC office. Characters include Lailon Dorsey, Stanley Hartness, Bill MItchell, Bubba Pettit, and Tom Wasson from our church. Make plans to attend and forget today's world for just one night as you step back into the 19th century.
Changes to Sunday September 6th
There will be no Early Service (9:00 am) or Vespers (5:00 pm) on Sunday September 6, 2015. Communion will be during the 11:00 am service led by Dr. Larry Hilliard.
WOW Small Groups Starting Sept. 9
Beginning Sept. 9, there will be three different small group studies. These groups will meet during the WOW fellowship at 6pm.
The programs are:
1. "I Will" led by Bro. Scott Wright
2. "Becoming a Contagious Christian" led by Peggy Keady
3. "Beverly Hillbillies" led by Diane Grey
Home-bound Meal Delivery
THANK YOU!
A big thank you goes out to all of those who've assisted with meal preparation and delivery to our home-bound church members.
Meals are distributed to 10+ church members who are unable to get out for their fellowship supper. We also deliver to those members who may be sick or recovering from surgery. If you know of individuals who could benefit from this program, please contact the church office or Mary Al Alford.
WOW Meals
WOW will be in the Fellowship Hall this Wednesday (8/19/15) with meal being served at 5:30pm. Cost is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children, and $12.00 for a family. Carry out meals are provided for home bound and donations will be accepted. Prayer meeting will follow, but no children activities will begin until September.
WOW (Formerly FFF)
Starting Sept 9th we will have children's activities, youth studies and 3 adult small groups.
The adult groups will be:
1. "Becoming a Contagious Chrisitian"
2. "Beverly Hillbillies Bible Study"
3. "Five Practices of Fruitful Congreagations"
Ladies Night Out
Check out our Facebook to see more photos from the Ladies Night Out.
The Miracles
The Miracles from The Baddour Center in Senatobia, Mississippi will lead the 10:55 a. m. worship service at First United Methodist Church on Sunday April 12. Invite your family and friends and join us for worship.
The choir is made up of 25 men and women who live at The Baddour Center, a community for adults with intellectual disabilities.
The Miracles travel 15,000 miles and perform 80 concerts in over 40 different venues annually. Their mission is to praise God through music, bridge attitude barriers that may exist towards persons with intellectual disabilities, and share the mission of The Baddour Center.
The Miracles have worshipped with venues across the country, including Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, CO and most recently for NDSC and Senate in Washington, D.C., while maintaining a full roster of performances at Mid-South churches. Their repertoire includes many well-known Christian music favorites.
First United Methodist Church is located at 110 East Washington Street in Kosciusko. For more information, you may call FUMC at 662-289-1412.
For more information on THE MIRACLES go to www.facebook.com/baddourcenter or http://www.baddour.org/
He Is Risen!
As a philosopher he proposed a simple, commonsense, and satisfying (though sometimes paradoxical) system of practical living.
As a teacher he told captivating stories that simply yet eloquently explained the realities of daily living.
As a social interventionist he manipulated the challenging circumstances of person’s lives in such a way that their “black threads” were removed from their tapestry.
As a soldier of just relationships he fought for “charity” over “parity”.
As a son he modeled how one should honor their parents.
As a brother he was admired.
As a confidante he was trusted.
As an iterant he traveled lightly.
As a recreationalist he likes boats, fishing, and wilderness adventure.
As a biblical scholar, quite simply, he knew his stuff.
As a spiritual journeyman he freely shared what needed to be shared and kept personal what should only be shared with God.
And, in his dying, he demonstrated his utter humanity with heroic courage.
AS SUCH:
As a man, he deserves my utmost respect. And yet, it was his resurrection from the dead that sealed his “Lordship” over every dimension of life, both mortal and eternal. As “Lord” of all life, he is the “boss” of me. And that’s why I celebrate Easter. His name is Jesus. And he is risen, indeed!
Dr. Don Patterson
excerpt from April Newsletter
Lent is Here
"It's Friday, but Sunday's COMING!"
We have entered the Lenten season! This is a time for us as a body to prepare for "Sunday", the resurrection. Our prayer for you is to take this time to repent and believe the Gospel (Mark 1:15). This is what we were reminded of during the Ash Wednesday service.
As Easter Sunday approaches we will continually be reminded of the life of Christ. Especially as we begin to hear more about the Passion Play. Look forward to a some new content on the Passion Play coming soon!
State Championship Bound!
Our soccer boys are headed to the 4A State Championship after defeating Corinth 1-0 last night in a hard fought match! The championship game will be held at Madison Central High School this Saturday (Feb. 7th) at 1:00 pm. The team will be facing the 4A South State Champions of St. Stanislaus High School. We hope you are able to join the team and cheer them on!
Around the Church
Ms. Nancy. She is full of such wonderful and contagious character. Yesterday she found the baby in the King Cake at FFF. Since she found the baby it was her duty to adorn the crown. This is one of many hats she wears here at FUMC Kosciusko. She works full time as our custodian and part-time in the nursery. Ms. Nancy is a perfect example what it means to serve the body of Christ.
"Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" - Psalm 100:2
New Website!!
We are overwhelmingly excited to bring you our new and fresh website. Our hope is that this would be a tool for us to connect better as a church body. We will do our best to keep you up-to-date on all events and happenings in the church. Be sure to check back here frequently for updates. If there is anything we can do better with this tool, please feel free to let us know.