January 28 and 29

ROOTS (GRADES 3 - 6)
There will be a Roots gathering on Sunday, January 29, 5 - 7 pm, Rt. 8 Campus,
for 3rd through 6th graders. Breakfast is what’s for dinner, and the focus
will be on prayer. Contact Suzie with any questions at sasa@butlerfumc.com.
CHILDREN’S EASTER MUSICAL MEETINGS
Aspiring thespians! K and older are invited to join us as we begin to prepare
for an Easter musical. An initial interest meeting will be held on January 29
in Room 1-2 at 11:30, Rt. 8 kids wing. The performance will be held on Palm
Sunday, April 2, 5 pm at the Rt. 8 Campus. Children will meet weekly at Rt. 8
from 11:30 -12:30 to practice. Contact sasa@butlerfumc.com with questions.
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
Are you newer to First Church and want to know more about First Church?
Or, are you interested in becoming a member and have questions? Pastor
David would love to sit down with you over pizza and answer any questions
you may have. Join us on Sunday, February 12 at noon at the Rt. 8 Campus.
RSVP at www.butlerfumc.com/pizza.
#LOVEYOURNEIGHBOR AT BROAD STREET ELEMENTARY
We asked and you responded! Thank you for taking all of the Valentine bags
for the Broad Street Elementary students. Fill those bags with a sweet treat, a
salty snack, and a personalized card reminding them that they are special!
(Please avoid including any type of nuts in your bag due to potential
allergies.) Return the bags on the weekends of February 4-5 and 11-12 and
contact Alex at aevanoff@butlerfumc.com with any questions.
FINANCIAL GIVING STATEMENTS
2022 year end statements were mailed out this week and also they were
sent to those of you who have provided us with email addresses. If you have
received your statement electronically please know you have a 2 week period
to retrieve the statement. At any time if you have any questions, need
a hard copy or have the email statement sent again, contact bmonfre@
butlerfumc.com or call the church office and ask for Brenda.
A CHANGE TO THE PRAYER REQUESTS IN THE BULLETIN
The prayer requests in the bulletin will no longer include full names. The bulletin
is a part of our website, and it is difficult for the church to know who has
given permission for their name to be publicly released in that context. As a
protection for all involved, a simplified version of the name will be printed;
first name, last name (such as in a family), or a first name with last initial. Intercessory
prayer and staff will still use the full names as a part of their prayer
time.
KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW...
First Church has adopted a policy that follows the Butler School District
inclement weather closings. If the school district is closed because of inclement
weather, First Church will also cancel events on that same day.
WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND
THIS WEEKEND’S MESSAGE: “ORDINARY” POWER
THIS WEEKEND’S SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:1-14
Ordinary people who spend time with Jesus and are filled with the power
of the Holy Spirit to change lives and thereby change communities and the
world.
TAKING IT HOME SCRIPTURES
Our Banding Together journal readings for the week ahead are:
MONDAY, January 30 ........................................ Acts 6; Ps. 12
TUESDAY, January 31......................................... Review
WEDNESDAY, February 1................................... Acts 7; Ps. 13
THURSDAY, February 2....................................... Acts 8
FRIDAY, February 3 ........................................... Acts 9
SATURDAY, February 4...................................... Acts 10
SUNDAY, February 5.......................................... Acts 11; Ps. 14
WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT...
Children’s Ministry/Nursery...................................Suzie Asa, sasa@butlerfumc.com
Youth and Young Adults........ Willie Washington, wwashington@butlerfumc.com
Downtown altar flowers..............Carole Goldinger, cgoldinger@butlerfumc.com
Small Groups or serving..........................Alex Evanoff, aevanoff@butlerfumc.com
Joining the church................................................................ djanz@butlerfumc.com
Donations/Tithing.................................Brenda Monfre, bmonfre@butlerfumc.com
Communications............................................. Cindy Ford, cford@butlerfumc.com
Community Meal/Second Grace.......... Monica Perry, mperry@butlerfumc.com
God’s Country..................... Von McCommons, vmccommons@butlerfumc.com
Crossfire............................................Paula Baptiste Floyd, pfloyd@butlerfumc.com
JANUARY 28 AND 29, 2023
Change in contact information
Name ____________________________________
Address__________________________________
__________________________________________
City_________________________ State________
Phone (_____) _____________________________
E-mail ____________________________________
I attended:
I am a:
6 pm, Saturday
7 pm, God’s Country
9:15 am, Downtown
10:30 am, Crossfire
First-Time Guest
Second-Time Guest
Regular Attender
Member
I heard about First Church from:
My next step is to::
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please place this card in the offering box or
hand it in at the welcome center before you
leave. Thank you!
A friend invited me
Social media
I have been watching online
WBUT
Other ______________________
Begin a relationship with Jesus
Join a small group
Serve In ministry
Help First Church as needed
Tell my transformation story