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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”.

 

 

Greetings and may the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you!

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our service this past week! It has been and is a great blessing to be here and serve as your Pastor.

 

Earlier this week, I came across a reflection on Philippians 4:2-8.

 

In his letter to the Church of Phillippi, Paul writes some words directing them towards a better way of living. He speaks towards their mind, telling them not to worry about anything, but instead focus on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.

 

This week, I have had the chance to take a deep breath and to reflect on what we have done over the past four months and as good as this reflection is or might be, it is the moments of ordinary living that gives us an opportunity to move forward.

 

Timothy Keller, the great Protestant/Presbyterian Pastor in New York describes the spiritual life coming down to really two things. Do we gaze our eyes on our Creator, our Blessor, or do we gaze our eyes on Power, Fortune, Fame, and Pleasure, all of which are things that are fleeting and temporary.

 

It is an interesting parallel. Focus on the Blessor and openly receive the Blessing, or focus on all of the things we did. Is it about us or is it about him, who lives within us?

 

We have so many good people in our Church who are doing tremendous things for the Lord! Let us not forget that we were created out of Love and we have the choice each and every day to love more abundantly.

 

On behalf of everyone in the Church, I would like to thank everyone who has participated in the Fellowship Hour. Thank you to all of you who have gone above and beyond to provide tasty treats and goodies for everyone to try. Your expression of love is felt by all and greatly appreciated. Further, for those who have been contributing to the Church, please do not feel as if you need to contribute more. Coffee, cookies, and a snack are enough.

 

This week, we are welcoming new members to our Church Family.

 

Please join us as we celebrate them and their relationship with Christ and their desire to take a more active role within our Church.

 

May God Bless You and Keep You and remember, you are not citizens of this world, but a representative of another world.

 

Pastor Jake
Belief, Hope, Love

 

Anthem: Resting in Your Arms – Chancel Choir

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our next Methodist Men’s meeting will be Tuesday May 5, 2026. We will begin with dinner at 6pm followed by the formal meeting. John Yerdon will be doing the cooking, Thanks again to Gary and Liz Martin for lasts month’s meal. I received a letter a few weeks ago from the SCDOT asking if they could visit our group and give us an update of road projects scheduled over the next ten years. We have talked and Adrian Livingston Rradeker, public outreach manager will be attending and doing the presentation. I do not have a devotion speaker as of yet. But I would like again to thanks the outstanding presentation last month by Tom Batson and Fred Fuller: Kindness, Commitment From the Heart. Our May meeting will be the final meeting until the busy fall starts in September.

 

 

Looking forward to seeing you May 5, 2026 at 6pm.

Bob Rennie

 

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.

 

 

The 24:7 Small Group continues their study of Happiness– God’s Invitation to Delight, Celebration, and Joy.

For further information, please contact Linda Kidd, Group Leader.

 

Mark your calendars for this year’s Retreat which is scheduled for July 10-11 at the church.