First Church Family:
We are a month into fall! That’s hard to believe, but when we are busy,
time flies! And my goodness, has time flown.
Our fall programs, and especially those surrounding music, are well
underway; as are our local missions of Backpack Ministry, Room at the
Table, CCC & TI student support, etc.
And of course, added to that are our efforts to support those who are
struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Our financial
contributions to Helene recovery are being sent into WNCCUMC
headquarters in Huntersville for use in western North Carolina.
We are also ready to begin to prepare for our Bless This Meal program
prior to Thanksgiving. That ministry will provide between 125 and 150
impoverished local families with everything they will need to prepare a
wonderful Thanksgiving meal in the privacy dignity of their own homes.
This is the sixth year of FUMC’s support of that ministry. You are
needed to help resource that program at $30 per family, and also to
volunteer on that day, to help us welcome guests into our CLC, and to
share those meals with them. More details will follow in days to come.
I am so thankful for your support of our local missions.
Blessings on you,
Pastor Dave