WHAT’SNEXT?START

I’ve embraced Christ for the first time today.I rededicated my life to Christ today.

NEXT STEPSI’m interested in being baptized.I’m interested in joining a Sunday school class.I would like to talk with a pastor.

GET INVOLVEDI’m interested in becoming a member.I’m interested in serving in a ministry.I’m interested in serving on a mission team.

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Original Art2 Corinthians 5:17 | Jesse Tosten

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SERVICE TIMESWORSHIP AT 9:00 & 11:00 A.M.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 10:00 A.M.

800 GREENSBORO AVENUE, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401205.345.7261 | WWW.FUMCT.ORG

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

TODAY’S SONGSGLORIOUS DAY | BUILD MY LIFERECKLESS LOVE | AT THE CROSS

C O N N E C T I N G P O I N TTAKE THE NEXT STEPS CONTINUING TODAY | 10:00 a.m. in Stabler Conference Room | Do you want to get more involved in your church, but aren’t sure how to plug in? Join us for Step Three of Next Steps: Discover Purpose. Explore the details of your personality, discover your gifts, and see how your God-given design reveals your purpose in life and ministry. Step Three takes place the third Sunday of every month. If you have questions or need more information, contact the Director of Christian Education, Amy Thigpen at amy@fumct.org or (205) 345-7261, ext. 108. For more information, visit fumct.org/ministries/next-steps.WHERE IS GOD WHEN LIFE HAPPENS?: A COMMUNITY WIDE SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEK | Wednesdays, September 18, & 25 | FUMCT joins nine other churches in Tuscaloosa for a series including fun, fellowship, food, faith and information this fall! There will be wonderful speakers and activities planned on Caring for People with Disabilities and Their Families and Cops and Stops: Encountering a Badge. Register for the events at facebook.com/WhenLifeHappensTuscaloosa.

SIGN UP NOW FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ALIVE GROUPS! | Register for a class today at fumct.org/ministries/wednesday-nights-alive. Wednesday Nights Alive (WNA) will begin on September 11th, and it is going to be a great semester! We will have 14 adult groups, new choices for elementary students, great preschool programs, and a new meeting time for the youth. Please plan to join us for dinner from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and attend small groups from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

FALL SEMESTER WOMEN’S CULTIVATE SMALL GROUPS | If you would like to join one of the Cultivate Women’s Small Groups, you can find class descriptions and contact information by visiting fumct.org/ministries/womens-ministry.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY | September 29 during the Sunday school hour in room 218 | Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to buy a house or send your children to college, but you can’t find the money to save? Join a Financial Peace University Class and learn the baby steps to help you stop worrying about money. Jeremy Reid will be leading the class using Dave Ramsey’s nine-week successful approach to financial freedom. Email contact@fumct.org or call Gina Johnson at 205-345-7261, ext. 101 for more information.

DONATE TO HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF EFFORTS | Our church is taking a special offering this week for the victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church estimates almost 70,000 people are in need of immediate relief. If you would like to give, please go to the website fumct.org/give and indicate Disaster Relief in the notes. You can also drop money in the plate or bag as it passes on Sunday with a note indicating Disaster Relief. Pray for the victims in the Bahamas and the east coast of the U.S. as they recover.

CONNECTWITHUSSunday, September 15, 2019

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O U R M I S S I O NThe mission of First United Methodist Church is to make disciples

of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

W E L C O M EHere at First Church, we’re finding joy in life’s journey through deeper relationships with one another, service to our community, and authentic faith in God. Wherever you may be in your personal spiritual journey, we trust that this morning’s service will create a place for you to connect with the God who alone can meet your needs. For information about The Bridge or joining the church, email the Pastor of Contemporary Worship, Rev. Jesse Tosten at jesse@fumct.org.

1 S T I N 1 0New to First Church? Join us at the front of the stage immediately following the service for 1st in 10. We’ll take about ten minutes to answer any questions you have about our church and also share where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how you can come along for the ride.

F I R S T K I D S | B I R T H - 5 T H G R A D ECRY ROOM | Sundays during Worship | Room 101 Preschool HallFor parents who would like to watch the services, but are not ready to drop their children off in the nursery.

NURSERY | Rooms 102, 103, 104, 105, 107 Preschool HallSunday mornings during Sunday school and worship services.

SUNDAY SCHOOL | K-3rd | Today at 10:00 a.m. in Room 206 (2nd floor)FIRSTKIDS WORSHIP | K-3rd | Today during 11:00 a.m. worship | Children will begin worship with their parents and are led out by a host. Parents, pick up children in room 206.

SOMACK | 4th-5th | Sundays during 11:00 a.m. worship in Horton Cafè (2nd floor).

FOOMACK STUDENTS | 6TH- 12TH GRADESUNDAY SCHOOL | Today at 10:00 a.m. in Callahan Auditorium (2nd floor) SMALL GROUPS | During the week at various times and locationsWORSHIP | Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Callahan Auditorium (2nd floor)

C O L L E G ESUNDAY SCHOOL | Today at 10:00 a.m. in Room 213