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ANNOUNCEMENTS for week beginning 3 December 2023
You can read the full set of annoucements here: Full Announcements
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Christmas Choirs, Instrumental Ensemble, Carillon Choir December 3rd · 6:00 p.m.· Sanctuary
WHITE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM (Youth & Children’s Handbells, and Children’s Choir)
December 10, 2023 · 6:00 p.m. · Sanctuary An offering will be taken to benefit Embrace Alabama Kids, a Methodist ministry.he offering plate, turn in to the church office or make your donation through online giving. Thank you in advance for your gifts!
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CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS The church office and facilities will be closed Fri., December 22—Tues., December 26
THE SHEPHERD'S TABLE
December 17, 2023 12 PM Ministry Center
GOOD SAMARITAN CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS
Give Thanks Bags are now available in the Ministry Center Lobby and the Bobby Martin Welcome Center. This year we give the bags out for Christmas, December 16th. Please consider filling a bag for Christmas. If you had rather, $35 will fill one for you. We are BLESSED to be a BLESSING!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
10:00 a.m. · One Service · Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. · Come and Go Communion · Sanctuary 11:30 p.m. · Communion Service · Sanctuary
NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICES · 10:00 a.m. · One Service · Ministry Center
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR GMC
The North Alabama Provisional Annual Conference is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for the President Pro Tempore and Cabinet. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, working from home. The position will begin January 15, 2024, and candidates should be available to begin at that time. If you are interested in knowing more, a job description is available in the church office.
Who We Are
The Methodist Church is a worldwide church of twelve million people descended from the ministry of Rev. John Wesley (1709-1792). Our church is warm-hearted and life centered. We believe in adherence to the basics of faith without strict doctrinal requirements. We have many distinctive contributions to Christianity including disciple-making small groups and the emphasis on both experience and belief.
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired and holy Word of God. The Bible is our textbook. The Bible is listed first because it is our chief source of knowledge about God and Christ and contains all the truth necessary for salvation.
God
God is infinite wisdom, power, and love - the creator and sustainer of the universe. Every person on earth is God's child. God will hear the prayer of any and every person. One does not have to go through any intermediary to reach God. However, through worship, through fellowship with other people, through proclamation of the faith from the pulpit, through study in classes, and in other ways, the church helps one learn about and commune with God.
Jesus
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son" (John 3:16). We believe Jesus Christ is uniquely God's Son, sent by God, to be born of Mary, to make the invisible God known in human form. In his expressions of loving mercy, in his teaching, in his miracles of compassion, in the absolutely holy life he lived, in the compassion of his ministry, and in the utter selflessness of his servant hood, we see God. "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father", Jesus said (John 14:9).
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God here on this earth - God in us and with us. The Holy Spirit came in a new and mighty way upon the Christians at Pentecost (Acts 2) and is present in the world today. We believe the Spirit bears witness to our spirits in that we are in Jesus Christ and are the children of God (Romans 8:16). "The witness of the Spirit" is a doctrine often emphasized by John Wesley. In his sermon on the subject, he said, "By the witness of the Spirit I mean the inward impression on the soul, whereby the Spirit of God immediately and directly witnesses to my spirit that I am a child of God; that Jesus Christ hath loved me and given Himself for me; that all my sins are blotted out and I, even I, am reconciled to God."
Forgiveness
Forgiveness of our sins and the salvation of our souls. This is the very center of our faith. It may be said that our actions are the expressions of the sin in our souls. If we are "heartily sorry for these our misdoings," as we pray in a prayer of confession, and put our faith in Jesus Christ, we are justified, saved, cleansed - not because we deserve it, but because of the grace, the unmerited favor of God. "Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1)
Holiness
As the result of commitment to God we grow in faith, and our love for God and for one another becomes more complete. Holiness of heart and life has always been emphasized by Methodists. As one grows in Christian faith, the intentions of the soul become more perfect. This is what we call sanctification. "For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn with a large family." (Romans 8:29).
Conversion
One becomes a Christian through the Christian experience of conversion. It may be a climactic experience such as came to Saul of Tarsus as he was on his way to Damascus. Suddenly he saw a light from heaven and heard the voice of Jesus (Acts 9:22,24). As long as he lived, that experience was the light of his life. Throughout the history of Methodism, there have been revivals when people "came forward" to the altar in a church or revival service and received a life-changing experience in Christ.
The Church
Our Church recognizes and accepts all other Christian churches. We have embraced the openness that John Wesley affirmed when he preached on 2 Kings 10:15, "Is your heart true to mine as mine is to yours?...If it is, give me your hand."
Baptism
Baptism is an outward sign of an inner commitment and a spiritual new birth. It is a rite of initiation into the body of which Christ is the head. It is believed that three modes of baptism were practiced by the early church: sprinkling, pouring, and immersion. We know that these three modes continue to be practiced by Christians today. Being more concerned about the inner experience than the outward expressions, The Methodist Church both practices and accepts any mode of baptism.
More than these basic beliefs, we believe that each Christian goes directly to God to work out their assurance of salvation in His grace.
We pray that all we do at First Methodist Church of Hartselle is helping people grow to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
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PRESCHOOL
Our program is designed to help our children experience the love of God through the example of Christian teachers. Our preschoolers learn lessons from the Bible as well as how to share the love of God with others.!
Learn More About PRESCHOOLChildren
Our Sunday School classes are between services from 9:40 to 10:40. We have a class that you will fit in. We invite you to visit multiple classes and find the group that fits you and will help you grow in the bible, in fellowship and grow you friend circle to those who love and serve Jesus Christ. Our adult ministries make it easy for you to connect at any point that suits you. There is a place for you to be involved here!
Find a Class HereTHE LINK
The transition between children's ministry and youth ministry can be challenging. Our church has a ministry designed specifically for students in the 5th and 6th grades.
Learm More about The LinkYouth Ministry
Shannon Booth is the youth minister here at Hartselle FMC. The youth ministry is focused on relationships, worship, and service. We have a weekend on-site retreat in February called Discovery. Senior high students lead the weekend for the Junior Highs. It is a very meaningful experience that is one highlight of our year.
Learn More HereMissions
Our church is committed to being the hands and feet of Christ. There are many opportunities to serve and all are invited to take part in our mission efforts. We need your time and talents!
Learm More about MissionsMusic
Music feeds the soul! We offer a variety of ways to worship God with your musical gifts! Choirs for all ages, hand bells, instrumental ensemble, and contemporary worship teams for youth and adult are available.
Music MinistryHope House
Hope House provides help to those who have basic needs like clothing, linens, and other household items. We desire to minister to others by helping them through challenging times. Open Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hope House InformationGood Samaritan
"Good Sam” was formed to help families in need. We provide food, medicine, utilities, gas, and rent. Good Sam is located in the Faith House and is open on Tuesdays from 9:00am until 2:00pm"
Faith House InformationWednesday Night Alive
Our church is committed to being the hands and feet of Christ. There are many opportunities to serve and all are invited to take part in our mission efforts. We need your time and talents!
Read MoreSunday School
Our Sunday School classes are between services from 9:40 to 10:40. We have a class that you will fit in. We invite you to visit multiple classes and find the group that fits you and will help you grow in the bible, in fellowship and grow you friend circle to those who love and serve Jesus Christ. Our adult ministries make it easy for you to connect at any point that suits you. There is a place for you to be involved here!
Find a Class HerePrayer Shawl Ministry
A group of those who knit or crochet prayer shawls which are consecrated and given to those who have had surgery or illness, a newborn baby, or those working through difficult life experiences.
Learn MoreCelebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery helps you identify your hurts, habits and hangups that when given to Christ you can find true freedom from your addictions to drugs, alcohol, co-dependency, family of origin dysfunction, trauma, abuse and many other issues.. Some recovery programs deal only with alcohol or drugs or another single problem. Celebrate Recovery covers a multitude of issues.
Hurts, Habits, and HangupsFirst Methodist Church OF Hartselle Staff
The FMC Hartselle Staff is here to serve you through the worship experience and to provide love, compasion, guidance, and prayer knowing that we are unable to do it without our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God Bless you.
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Senior Pastor
Mike Pope
Pastor Mike is passionate about preaching the gospel and seeing lives transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
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Associate Pastor
Doug Wells
Our visitation pastor is one of the friendliest folks you will ever meet. He is always willing to sit and talk with anyone!
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Minister of Discipleship
Barry Dunn
Pastor Barry Dunn joined us in February 2023. He has jumped in to lead members and visitors alike to have faith in Christ
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Youth Pastor
Shannon Booth
Shannon enjoys helping the youth of the church grow in Christ by going to them where they are.
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Children's Pastor
Kelli Morton
Prior to becoming a Children's Minister, Kelli served as a volunteer in Children's Ministry for 17 years.
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PreSchool Director
Leslie Putnam
She has been a part of the Preschool team since 2008 she took over as the director in January of 2017.
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Minister of Music
Ron Bean
Our minister of music, leads our Adult Chancel Choir, Instrumental Ensemble and worship in our traditional service.
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Pianist/Organist
Ellen Bean
A gifted musician, Ellen plays for our choirs, worship services, and special occasions. Ellen is married to Ron.
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Contemporary Worship Leader
Teresa Edwards
She felt God’s call to serve as the Worship Leader of CrossTies Contemporary Band and the Youth Praise Band.
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Minister of Special Music
Linda Guyton
Linda is the director of all of our handbell choirs (from late elementary to adult) as well as our senior adult vocal choir
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Secretary
Lara Wallace
Lara completes all of our publication of our newsletter The Messenger, the worship bulletins, and our other correspondence.
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Administrative Assistant/Treasurer
Robin Hunter
Robin ensures all of our ministries are funded, that the church is functional, and ensures regulatory compliance.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS

If you would like to give online please visit our Push Pay Site
You can also give in person with cash or a check. If you do donate with Pushpay and you have a specific group that is not listed that you want to donate to, please donate and then send an email to Lara or Robin with the amount donated and where you would like your donation to go. If you do not do this it either goes to the One Fund for the entire church or to the group you have chosen.
Your Tithes and Offerings go to support the church, the ministries, and the missions that you find important in our church, the community, and around the world
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First Methodist Church Hartselle210 Hickory St Hartselle, AL 35640
256-773-6952
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