THIS SUNDAY February 14, 2021

“Hidden Glory” In our secret places, we get a glimpse of God’s glory.   2 Kings 2:9-14, Mark 9:2-9

9:30 am Connexion

Facebook Live and YouTube  Rev. Bud Reeves “Glorious Day” “Love” “Transfiguration” “How He Loves Us”

11:00 am Sanctuary

Facebook Live, YouTube, and FM 96.7  Rev. Bud Reeves Anthem: “Jesus On the Mountain Peak” Anthem: “God Be In My Head” Keely Sattazahn, Gaye Mings, Breck Cogswell, Soloists Nancy W. Vernon, Organist

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IN OUR PRAYERS

Loss of loved ones and friends Tommy E. Davis—Father of Mike (Karen) Davis, grandfather of Cameron Davis Todd Meadows—Brother-in-law of Debby Underhill Jane Elwonger—Wife of Charles (Dick) Elwonger, mother of Bob (Cassie) Elwonger, and grandmother of Ales, Cole, Tyler and Olivia Rev. Bill Smith—Uncle of Carrie (Zack) Taliaferro

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Please join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 5:30 p.m. for a special mid-week service to begin the season of Lent. We will have take-out ashes for you to use at home. The ashes will be in a small container and include instructions and a prayer so that you can use them at home during the service. If you would like to have some, please come by the church office any time during business hours, come in or call, and we will bring them out to you. We will also share Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday, so please have your communion elements handy.     The downtown churches are also joining together to host online Lenten services each Monday at noon during Lent, beginning February 22. So grab your lunch and enjoy a different preacher at a different church each week! Full details will be shared soon.

It’s Almost Time to Play Ball! Church League baseball begins soon and the FSFUMC teams are forming now for children (boys and girls) who are 4 to 16 years old. We express a huge "thank you" to outgoing Commissioner Chris Bercher. Thank you for volunteering your time… time spent representing our church as a Baseball Commissioner in the Fort Smith Church League Organization, recruiting coaches, gathering players forms, putting the teams together, and many hours of phone calls. You have been instrumental in helping build friendships that will last a lifetime and helping children grow in their faith while having fun for the past years. We also welcome Jeff Gist as our new Fort Smith Church League Baseball Commissioner. Sign up forms will be available online and in the church office. Children must be 4 years by July 1, 2021 and may not be 16 before May 1, 2021 to be eligible to participate. If you have questions for Jeff please call him at 479.462.7283 or email him at jgpginc@gmail.com.

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Don't forget to bring individual serving snacks, chips, granola bars, candy bars for our February Month of Loving Project to provide treats for our local healthcare workers. Please drop these off at our church offices!

If you wish to donate to our Scholarship Fund - here's how! Your donations will be used for our Scholarships that are awarded to our graduating seniors attending college or to those that are starting a trade or technical school program or a Graduate program that have not previously been awarded a scholarship. If you would like to donate please contact Elizabeth Thames at ethames@fsfumc.org.

Troop 2 Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food donations this Saturday at Harps on 74th Street, 8am to Noon. If you wish to make donations and support Troop 2, please visit them on Saturday!

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, February 14—Valentine’s Day 8:30 am Cornerstone Sunday School Class, Zoom 9:30 am Believers Sunday School Class, Zoom 9:30 am Connexion Worship, Facebook Live or YouTube 9:45 am Roundtable Sunday School Class, Zoom 11:00 am Sanctuary Worship, Facebook Live or YouTube and radio 96.7 FM 5:30 pm Advanced Steps led by DeeDee Autry, Zoom 5:30 pm First Youth, Zoom   Monday, February 15 2:00 pm Staff Meeting, Zoom 5:30 pm Core Class led by Bud Reeves, Zoom 7:00 pm The Basics Class led by Roy Beth Kelley, Zoom   Tuesday, February 16 9:30 am UMW Unit Meeting, Zoom   Wednesday, February 17—Ash Wednesday 10:00 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate 5:30 pm Evening Prayer, Facebook Live 6:15 pm Chapel Class, Zoom 6:30 pm Club 56 Sunday School, Zoom   Thursday, February 18 10:00 am Casserole Group, Aldersgate 7:00 pm College Ministry, Zoom   Friday, February 19 10:30 am Roundtable Class, Zoom

If you would like to speak with one of our pastors or another member of our team, please call 479-782-5068. After standard office hours, call our pastor on call at 479-459-5060. Find direct contact information for worship pastors on our website. FIRST UNITED METHODIST NEWS published weekly except the last week of the year by First United Methodist Church 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.

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