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Digital Newsletter
May 26 - June 1, 2024
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WORSHIP
Sunday, May 26, 2024
One service: 10:00am
Message by Senior Pastor Rev. Larry Patton
Family of God
John 3:1-17
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Share Your Story - In Your Own Words
Family Introductions for Pastor Larry
As we prepare for a joyous season ahead with God - our hearts are focused on welcoming our new Senior Pastor - Larry Patton, his wife Faith, and their entire family to our church and community. He has provided a personal introductory message below. In turn, he would love to hear from you and your family - in your own words.
Let's celebrate by sharing our story. We encourage you to take a few moments to introduce your family to Pastor Larry. Feel free to share as the Holy Spirit leads. You can follow the same style that Larry has provided in his story below.
We know God is doing exciting and wondrous things in our church and beyond! Let's not only welcome Larry and his family - let's share our personal family story with them and embrace what God has already put into place.
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Larry's Story - In His Own Words.
My name is Larry Patton. I was born and raised in the St. Louis area and moved to Atlanta for seminary at Emory University. I married Faith Roberts in 1997, and she and I both graduated with Master of Divinity degrees. We have 3 children, 2 girls and a boy. This is my 31st year in full time ministry in the Methodist Church. I transferred ordination to the Global Methodist Church on March 2nd of last year.
As hobbies, I enjoy jogging, music, aviation, sports (especially college football), and reading and studying the Bible and history.
My favorite thing about PFMC was the warmth, joy, and hospitality I experienced during the interview process. My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight.
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Serving The Church Family
If you are looking for a great way to get involved with the ministry of the church - look no further! Our Congregational Care Team Needs YOU!!
We offer an opportunity to connect with others, establish new friends,
& exercise your compassionate care gifts as the hands
and feet of Jesus.
For more information contact the church office or Pam Ray below.
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Small Group Sign-Up
Join us in a Rick Burgess Man Church PURSUIT
small group by clicking below.
Together we will be exploring: identity, integrity, purpose, surrender, passion, commitment, compassion and influence as men in alignment with God.
Don't Delay - Sign-up Below!
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Honduras Mission Trip
Team Now Forming
Come and discover an opportunity to go into mission for the Kingdom serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in an international community. We partner with an experienced ministry focused nonprofit, a local pastor and church in Honduras to provide safe housing for local families. Sign up for more information & all necessary details.
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VBS Work Days
Help us transform the church into an underwater wonderland for VBS! Workdays will be in the gym on the dates listed.
No skills required, just willingness to work! Lunch will be provided on June 13
Childcare available upon request.
For more information, contact Stacey Lewis at 334-221-9508
or slewis@prattvillemethodist.org
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VBS 2024
June 17-20
Join us for a week full of fun and adventure diving into God's love!
We will meet each night from 5:30-8:30 for Vacation Bible School!
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Learn More About Our New Connection! | |
Sanctuary Altar
Flower Calendar
There are Sundays available each month for you to honor or memorialize someone important in your life!
Contact Freda Clark at freda@prattvillemethodist.org or (334-365-5977) in the church office to reserve your date on the calendar for the upcoming weeks and months.
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Prayer changes things.
We believe this and trust that you do too! If you are a prayer warrior or feel led to start praying more intentionally over our church, its ministries and our church family, we invite you to join our Prayer Team. We meet in person on Sundays @ 8:00 am in the Upper Room above the Sanctuary in 202.
The Lord is calling you to do something that is bigger than yourself. Come and find your place and be a part of our Legacy Prayer Team!!
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Our church directory is available to view on your mobile device! Instant Church Directory - the program we use to build our church directory - has a free app for church members to download. Go to the App Store on your phone. Search for Instant Church Directory. Download the app. Sign in with your email address and create your own password (you don’t need an administrative password to access the directory). Anytime updates are made to the directory, they will update on your device too. In the app, you will be able to search for church members' photos, and can call, email and text right from the app! Please check your information on the app and make sure it is correct. If you aren't able to log in, then we don't have your correct email address. The online directory is separate from the church database, so call the church office with any edits/changes to your contact info. | |
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From the app, you can watch services live, get access to our digital newsletter, safely give your offerings to the church, check the full prayer list, read the Bible, check on upcoming events and so much more, right from your cell phone!
Download it today from Apple or Android app stores and type “Prattville First Methodist.” It only takes a few seconds, but will keep you better connected to all that is happening at the church, whether at home or on the go!
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Prayer Concerns
Church Family: Sabrina Colburn, Mike Harris, Frank & Betty Lamar, Nalini Mark, Louise Moody, Carol Pearson, Eddie Pope, Cynthia Summers, Ann Thrower, Jami White (new prayer needs) Ken Duan, Susan Lipscomb, Charlotte Nichols, Albert Striplin, Michelle Taylor
Extended Family: Karen Aldridge, Stephanie Bruner-Allen, Richard Dudley, Dave Flanagan, Pat Flanagan, Jessica Horsley, Jolie Lee, Beth Scott, Clif Smith, Luvern Smith, Christine Vetter, Grady Welden, Jeff Whisnant, Adelaide Bell Williams (new prayer needs) Tony Fox, Steve Hill, Charlie and Pam Thompson
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Sunday Morning Life Groups
Join one today!
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The flowers on the altar have been placed to the Glory of God in thanksgiving for our senior pastor,
Rev. Larry Patton and Family.
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