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Thursday, March 11, 2010

A Service of Taize Worship As we transition from the glad shouts of Hosanna on Palm Sunday to the shadow of the cross on Good Friday, we enter into the mystery of Lent, and the life and death of Jesus. Come prepare for the Resurrection, and join us as we open our hearts to the experience of God-with-us. A Taize’ Contemplative Worship Service will be held on Sunday, March 28th, at 6:00 PM in the Ory Parish Hall. Walking and Praying the Labyrinth will follow worship at 6:45 PM in the Gymnasium.

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Holy Week 2010 Join members of First United Methodist Church as we celebrate Holy Week 2010. Holy week begins with Palm Sunday, March 28th with the Procession of Palms at the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. The worship schedule for the rest of the week is as follows: Holy Wednesday, March 31st ,a Prayer service will be held in the Aldrich Chapel at 12:10 PM and 6:00 PM.

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Can One Day Make a Difference? REGISTER NOW! Can one day make a difference? We believe it can. FUMC invites clergy, staff and lay leaders from your congregation to spend a day with the staff of First United Methodist considering the following practices of ministry: congregational care, children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult Sunday school, worship, mission & service, and prayer & spiritual practices. All sessions will be offered in the morning and afternoon. Please choose two to attend.

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Created in the Image of God: A Women's Retreat REGISTER NOW! Join us at St. Joseph Abbey in Covington, Louisiana for our annual Women's Retreat. Our time apart will focus on: Sabbath rest, time to be with God in reflection and prayer, walks among the ancient oaks, and community time to fellowship. Facilitated by Rev. Katie McKay Simpson and Cherri Johnson
with Rev. Liz Wyatt and Carolyn McDowell.

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Find out what's happening at FUMC by checking out the events below!!

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Spiritual Direction Peer Grp Meeting
March 11, 2010 (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
XYZ Thursday Group
March 11, 2010 (9:00 am - 11:30 am)
Beth Moore
March 11, 2010 (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
Beth Moore Lenten Study
March 11, 2010 (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
Women's Council Meeting
March 11, 2010 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)

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Adult
Youth
Children

Alcoholics Anonymous
March 11, 2010 (12:00 - noon - 1:00 pm)
Alcoholics Anonymous
March 12, 2010 (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Worship-Sanctuary
March 14, 2010 (8:30 am - 9:30 am)
Sunday School
March 14, 2010 (9:40 am - 10:40 am)
Worship-Sanctuary
March 14, 2010 (11:00 am - 12:00 - noon)

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Sexuality Retreat
March 19, 2010 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Sexuality Retreat Part II
March 20, 2010 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Car Wash
April 24, 2010 (9:00 am)
Senior Banquet
April 25, 2010 (11:00 am)
Sr. High Mission Trip - ASP
June 19, 2010 (8:00 am)

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Easter Walk
March 27, 2010 (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
Mission Day Camp I (June 14-18)
June 14, 2010 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Mission Day Camp II (June 21-25)
June 21, 2010 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Vacation Bible School Set Up
July 12, 2010 (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
Vacation Bible School Set Up
July 13, 2010 (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)

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News Feeds

COMMENTARY: Cross reflects the power of sacrificial love
In the last of a four-part series, Adam Hamilton explores another theory of Atonement, that Jesus’ sacrifice was not about changing God, but about changing us.
COMMENTARY: Real-world beauty trumps 'Avatar'
Though James Cameron’s Avatar is a game-changer in cinema, it shortchanges both the natural beauty of our own planet and the wisdom of God, says Cathleen Falsani.
Special session of General Conference unlikely
Leaders say there may not be enough time or money for an extra meeting.
United Methodist Men begin new chapter
Organization expanding hunger ministries, on-line learning.

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