Your Place in Ministry - February 20th
Love In Action Blood Drive Remembrance
If you have donated (or will donate) blood in the month of February, you can do this in honor or memory of someone and be included in the upcoming March newsletter. To be included, email Melissa Smith at web.admin@fumctrussville.com with your name and who you are honoring/remembering. The deadline to be included is Friday, February 25th. Thank you!
Love In Action Food Drive
Community Food Drive Volunteers will repack and give out the food donations at Faith UMC on Saturday, February 26th. If you would like to volunteer, call the Church office at 205-655-3259 or Spencer Welch at spencer@fumctrussville.com.
Ferns For Missions
February 27th through April 3rd is our annual Easter Season Sale for Missions. Boston Ferns in 10 in. hanging baskets are on sale for only $20 each. Order forms are located in the Transept, Welcome Center and in the Church Office. Please support missions by ordering in honor or in memory of someone special to you. Place your order form, along with payment, in the offering plate or at the Church office. Easter Sunday is April 17th, and we ask that you please leave the ferns in the church until after the 11:00 am services. The last date to order will be Sunday, April 3rd. For more info, contact Louise Jensen or the church office.
Lovelady Center
Please continue to bring what you can to the church ASAP as they still have this ongoing need for toilet paper. Your generosity is much appreciated!
Welcome back Leisure Group!
The Leisure Group will meet on Tuesday, February 22nd for lunch and games in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in participating and/or have ideas for future outings you would like considered, please contact Spencer Welch at: spencer@fumctrussville.com
WE NEED YOU!
The Trussville Methodist Consignment Sale still has volunteer opportunities for the Spring Consignment Sale during March 6- March 12. Please consider volunteering a few hours of your time to assist in this ministry. We particularly need to fill afternoon and evening shifts each day. We have volunteer opportunities for all activity levels and all times of the day. If you are unable to volunteer, please consider sponsoring a meal for our volunteers that are working long hours. Church Members can shop early on Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm. Volunteers shop even earlier on Wednesday, March 9th depending on the number of hours worked. Please contact Katie Morse at katie@fumctrussville.com or Carolyn Matthews to sign up for a work shift or sponsor a meal.
Thank you for your patience, time, and continued support of the Consignment Sale!
Upcoming Ash Wednesday Events:
March 1st – Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper 6:00 pm Christian Life Center. Churchwide—everyone is invited to come and enjoy pancakes
March 2nd - Ash Wednesday Services
7:00 – 8:30 am Drive Through (Ashes won’t be imposed, but you will receive them.)
11:30 am -12:30 pm Drive Through (Ashes won’t be imposed, but you will receive them.)
6:30 pm Service in the Sanctuary (Ashes will be imposed.)
Naomi Girls
The Naomi Girls will have an Art Class and BYO lunch from 10 am - 1 pm on Friday, February 18th. Cost is $5 to participate in art class, and/or bring your own lunch/drink (lunch at 11:30 am.) If you’re a widow and haven’t joined Naomi Girls please contact Linda Shaddix if you would like to attend the art class, the lunch, or both.
Emmaus Cluster
There will be an Emmaus Cluster Meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Come to the Birmingham Area Emmaus Cluster and enjoy old-time gospel songs and hear a great message. Share in the Holy Sacrament of Communion. Everyone is welcome!
Community Food Bank
The Mission Team volunteers this month at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama from 9:00 to 11:30 am on Thursday, March 17th. We are always accepting new volunteers! If you would like to join the team, please call Charlene Sharp at 205-835-2691 or email at csharp@bellsouth.net to register.
