Weekly Reminders

In 1773, William Cowper was thinking about the goodness of God and the hardships of life when he wrote his most famous poem, “Light Shining Out Of Darkness.” It starts like this.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines of never failing skill; He treasures up his bright designs, and works His sovereign will.

In the sermon this week, we will be looking at Genesis 50:20 and the providence of God. Here is the one-sentence version of the sermon: Life is hard, but we can totally trust in the goodness of God. Join us on Sunday for more!

Blessings,
Pastor John

Youth Back & Injury Free!
Thank you all for your prayers and support of the Youth Group! Bryce, the other adult counselors, and the youth made it back Sunday evening from their Ski Trip up to Cataloochee. There was some ice on the slopes, but thankfully, no injuries and a good time was had by all!

Cans, Cans, and More Cans!
Thank you all for the generous support for the canned food drive! We had two pickup trucks filled up with canned foods. PJo Phelps and Jake Harper were in one pickup, Kyle & Sandra Brown and their Grandkids in the other. The food (and a few blankets) were delivered on 2/18/25 to communities still in need in North Carolina.
While in North Carolina, the team was able to visit a site where tiny homes are being constructed to house people who lost their homes during the storm. It was a great day and was amazing to see how God is working through the various projects to help those affected and rebuild in North Carolina. Please continue to keep everyone impacted by the storm in your thoughts and prayers. 

District Gathering at Hartwell FMC
On February 23 at 5 p.m., Hartwell First Methodist is hosting a District Gathering for area Global Methodist Churches. There will be a presentation by Murray Tilles of Light of Messiah Ministries on understanding the significance of the Passover. There will also be a fellowship meal following the program. Note: There will be no Sunday evening service at EFMC on 2/23.

Would You Like to Be Prayed For?
On the first Sunday of each month, the Prayer Team will meet in the chapel at 10:15 a.m. We will be praying for those on the prayer list and for any individuals who would like to receive prayer.

Church Work Day
Hard-working teenagers all the way to our still active seniors, SAVE THE DATE. On Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, we are having a Work Day at the church. There will be painting jobs, demolition jobs, some carpentry, clean up and other projects. More details to come. If it rains on 2/8, we will move it back to 2/15.) PS – If you see something with our church property that needs work that should be added to the project list, please contact Michael McGarity.

Women's Bible Study
LADIES, you are invited to begin a new study! Priscilla Shirer's Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted. This is a 7 session study. You can purchase the workbook from your favorite book source. The study will begin Sunday, March 9th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bozeman Building. (No preparation is necessary for the first class)

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