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SUNDAY WORSHIP --- 10:45 A.M.
SANCTUARY -- LEVEL ONE
Sunday Worship. From the casual fellowship prior to the organ prelude through to the benediction, First Church offers the best of traditional worship for contemporary Christians. Congregational songs and prayers, scripture and sermon, choral anthems and children's messages are all a part of the service. Large print bulletins and handicapped seating are available. Children of all ages are certainly welcome, though we do provide guided childcare (parents' pagers are distributed for immediate contact with the nursery). Children will also enjoy bags containing activity sheets and coloring pages in the Narthex.
Holy Communion, also known as the Lord's Supper, is served the first Sunday of each month. In the United Methodist Church, you do not need to be a member to participate in this sacrament --- Holy Communion is open to all people who love Christ. At First Church, we serve by "intinction" -- the pastor will give you a piece of bread, you will then dip it into grape juice in the chalice. Afterwards, you may wish to kneel at the prayer rail or return to your seat. Those preferring Communion where seated will be served by a pastor. If you do not wish to participate, simply remain seated. Provisions are always made for those who are gluten intolerant.
Through Baptism, we accept God's gifts through Jesus. There are three methods used for baptism by United Methodists, although sprinkling water on the head of the person being baptized is most common. Please contact our pastors if you would like more information about baptism at First United Methodist.
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WEDDINGS AT FIRST CHURCH
Yes, it is certainly possible to hold your wedding service at First United Methodist -- both members and non-members.
We do think that it is important for the couple to be connected to a church family --- either First United Methodist, or another church. If you are not, our senior pastor, Rev. Rick Sale, will meet with you prior to your wedding service, and will encourage you to become a part of our fellowship.
Call us at 304-623-3397, or e-mail Don Gardner, Director of Operations, at dgardner55@yahoo.com for information, application, and fees.
(Contact us at least 6 months prior to your wedding.)
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2011 SUMMER VESPERS
Two special vesper services were held this Summer, as a part of our "Beyond the Walls" ministries.
The first of these was a Folk Song Vespers at Jackson Square, the Pike Street parking facility in downtown Clarksburg,
"Although we have a wonderful home church, in order to reach more people, we must take our ministry and worship into the community. This vespers is a great way to do that", reports Director of Music and Adult Ministries, Don Gardner. "When we did this the past two years, families from our church were joined by folks from others in the area, as well as people who just happened to be downtown, heard the great music, and came over to see what was going on."
Other "Beyond the Walls" events this summer have included giving away free brownies to morning commuters and free marigold seedlings and helium balloons throughout the community --- our way at First Church of saying "God cares for you....and so do we!"
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EPIPHANY
The season of EPIPHANY leads us in two directions.....
....initially, we follow the star to the manger. With the Magi, we sacrifice time and treasure in our effort to find the savior, and to offer our gifts, whatever they may be.
....then, having seen the glory of heaven and earth in the Christ Child, we go back into the world to share the good news.
Here at First United Methodist -- Clarksburg, this is a time of planning our many outreach and service activities, a time of giving our gifts of "time, talent, gifts, service and witness" in love of God and God's people!
Call the church office at 304-623-3397 (Mon. -- Thur. from 9 to 4) for more information.
Come. Pray. Repent. Believe the Good News. Live!
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THIS WEEK
More information? Call 304-623-3397 or click to open our newsletter ...FEBRUARY Grapevine
(Our next Grapevine will be the February issue!)
Sunday, Feb 5
Sunday School -- 9:30 am
Worship -- 10:45 am
Tuesday, Feb 7
Monastic Meal --- 12:15 pm
Lunch ($3.00)
Wednesday, Feb 8
All in the Family Adult Class---5 pm
Fellowship Meal ($4) --- 5:45 pm
Tue. - Thurs. Office Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Closed Friday
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