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Thank you for giving to McCormick Methodist Church. Your gifts enable us to fulfill our mission of “Reaching Up and Reaching Out”.

 

 

I would like to thank everyone in our church family for all of the work they have done in helping this past Christmas Season be special.

 

As we move on into the Season of Epiphany, let us remember that we are a part of a bigger story of the coming of our Lord and the hope and the promise of the Lord’s return.

 

The Season of Epiphany reminds us of the Christ child and his goodness and guides us into the seasons of the Church.

 

We are in the third week of a 5-week sermon series called “Jesus and the Light Bulb.” This upcoming Sunday, the sermon message is called “Practicing Nonviolence.”

 

On Monday, January 18, our nation will pay tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King was an impactful Baptist preacher who became one of the most recognizable names of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s.

 

In the polarized political climate that we live in, I believe it is only fitting for us to look at the lives of two great men who served our Lord as strong moral voices.  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the late Rev. Dr. Billy Graham.

 

Both Dr. Graham and Dr. King have had a profound influence on a wide range of people across the globe.

 

In response to Dr. King’s life, forty years ago, our country designated the third Monday of January as MLK Day.

 

As a congregation that is committed to our Lord, we will be looking at Jesus’ teachings and the influence it had on Dr. King, as well as the relationship Dr. King had with Billy Graham.

 

Please join us this Sunday as we hear from our Lord.  It is my hope and prayer that the message “Jesus, Dr. King, & Nonviolence” will move you to take 1-Step Closer to Christ.

 

Sinerely,

Pastor Jake Weber

John 3:16

 

Hello Brothers & Sisters in Christ!! A New Year has begun and I was so thrilled when I got up on January 1 to know that it was time to start reading my “The Daily Walk” Bible once again from the start.  Yes, I have read the Bible every year since Toni Graham challenged us with a way to start our lives anew again by reading and walking in the Word.  I’ve read the Bible through every year since my new beginning in 2021.

 

This year pray about your commitment to the Lord.  Find out what He wants you to do.  One way to grow closer to Him is to study about Him, His promises, and His Son.  If you think you can’t read a book that has 1,189 chapters…you are WRONG!  You can because I have and anyone who knows me knows that sitting still isn’t easy for me! Ha! Just the fact that I was excited to start re-reading shows you how inspiring and exciting our Bible can be. I know full well that the Old Testament is difficult to understand, yet I’m still looking forward to reading it and learning from it one more time.

 

So, think, pray and see if reading the Bible in 2026 is somethng you want to do. You don’t have to have the same Bible I have, pick your favorite translation and plan to conquer this “major project in small steps”. Give me a call and we can do it together; I’d love to have some partners!!! And just to get you caught up…

 

Quickly,

Genesis 1-2 – We were created in His own image…we have the ability of all living cratures to think and know about our God

 

Genesis 3-5 – Satan is out there and baits his hook with things you personally like

 

Genesis 6-9 – God may not promise you a comfortable journey, but He does guarantee a safe landing”

 

Genesis 10-11 – Focus on Abram, whose descendent would be a conduit of God’s revelation

 

Genesis 12-14 – Eight profound promises, God keeps His promises

 

Genesis 15-17 – Patience and there is no obstacle to God’s promises

 

Wendy Kvale

Lay Leader

 

Scripture Lesson: Luke 4: 1-13

Anthem: Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place – Chancel Choir

 

 

Hey All,

Bringing you all up to date on our mission work in Panama. We leave Wed 14th for Atlanta and fly to Panama on Thurs. 15th.

 

Nutre Hogar Chiriqui: Mitch will hit the road, right away, for the children’s home Friday 16th. He will, with the help of friends, layout the playground area. Installation should begin shortly after. We will keep you abreast of the progress.

 

Dump Ministry: We have purchased a set of bible studies lesson plans for 4-12 year olds. We will visit the dump on Saturday, 17th to see how current bible studies are going and to give these new bible lesson plans to Carmen, the person doing the teaching.

 

Coffee Farm Missions: We will still be involved and help with the every Friday evening with the “Bus Stop Mission”. Bible studies with kids from the coffee farm just below the road at a bus stop. We help with kid control (ha ha), set up and tear down of the equipment used. We also supply kids bible stories in Spanish that are given out.

 

MAP, Missionary Assist Panama: We will continue to support the mission that got us involved in Panama in 2017. Yvonne wants Mitch involved in looking into a well at the MAP House property.

 

We, and the Panamanians we support, want to thank all of you for your contributions and love and prayers.

 

Blessings,

Mitch & Sue

 

Sign up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall.

 

 

 

 

If you feel drawn to support their mission financially you can write a check, payable to MMC and noted Uganda Mission and put it in collection plate, bring it by the office, or mail to the church (McCormick Methodist Church, PO Box 267, McCormick, SC 29835).

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If you are experiencing any type of difficulty and you need someone to listen to you, with whom you can share your feelings and receive acceptance and Christian love, please consider being in a relationship with a Stephen Minister at MMC.

 

Start by calling one of the Stephen Leaders and begin a ‘fellowship’ with a Stephen Minister. We may be reached through the church office at (864) 852-2394.

 

The Congregational Care Committee wants you to know they are there to help you if you ever need transportation, meals or a visitor! Please contact Kim Jackson if you or someone you know needs help or if you would like to be added to the list of volunteers.

 

Dear Church Family,

 

One of the most powerful ways we reflect the love of Christ is by caring for one another in times of need. Whether someone is recovering from surgery, facing a difficult season, or navigating a time of grief, small
acts of kindness—like a hot meal, a ride to an appointment, or a friendly visit—can make a world of difference.

 

 

If you’re willing to be on our list of helpers in any of these areas, please send Kim Jackson an email  or add
your name/email to the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall.

 

You’ll be contacted as needs arise, with the opportunity to accept or decline depending on your schedule.

 

Let’s continue being the hands and feet of Jesus—loving one another well in both big and small ways.

 

In Christ’s love,

Your Congregational Care Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 24:7 Small Group extends this invitation to any who would like to join them as they begin their new Bible Study for spring. Meetings are on the first and third Fridays at 10am in the Wesleyan room. The group’s mission is mental health and luncheons and activities, including Bible study, are held throughout the year with the residents at Bell Ridge housing complex in downtown McCormick. The spring study is a DVD 6-session series entitled Happiness– God’s Invitation to Delight, Celebration, and Joy – Christians are supposed to be happy. In fact, we are supposed to radiate joy, peace, and contentment that are so distinctive and attractive that others are naturally drawn to us because they want what we have. And yet, in today’s culture, many Christians are perceived as angry, judgmental people who don’t seem to derive any joy from life whatsoever. In Happiness, noted theologian and author Randy Alcorn dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy but also commands it. The DVD has six 15 to 20 minute teaching sessions:

Session 1: Happiness vs. Joy

Session 2: Hardwired for Happiness

Session 3: Happiness of God

Session 4: Happiness and Idolatry

Session 5: Happiness and Holiness

Session 6: The Happiness of Heaven

 

 

 

Season 5 of The Chosen Study begins on Sunday, February 1, and concludes on Palm Sunday, guiding us through a deeply meaningful and timely journey titled “The Last Supper.” As we move closer to Easter, this season invites us to reflect on the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the profound love, sacrifice, and purpose revealed during this pivotal time. The Chosen continues to lend itself to thoughtful viewing and rich discussion, helping us see familiar moments in fresh and meaningful ways. We hope you will join us each week for engaging conversation, snacks and beverages, and – most importantly – a shared focus on the greatest topic of all: Jesus.  Sign up in the Fellowship Hall.

 

Thank you, 

Kim Jackson

 

The MMW will meet Tuesday, January 21

for a tour of John de la Howe /Governor’s School which will begin at 9:45. We will have lunch there (cost of $5). There was a 12 person limit and that limit has been met. If you missed this one, hopefully another tour can be set up in the future.

 

Widows Connection Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday at 4 p.m. from September to May. For questions, contact Toni Graham or Linda Kidd.