Sunday, December 24th Brenda Douce Love “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God in him.” I John 4:16 A gift I gave to our younger daughter a number of years ago was a two-sided blanket...
Tifton First United Methodist Church will host two Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Sunday, December 24th beginning at 4:30 and 6:00 pm. Please join us for this special service.
Saturday, December 23rd Teena Henderson JOY “The joy of the Lord is [my] strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 I am now in my life season where decisions — from furniture choices, to building a handicap access ramp, all the way down to the shoes I wear and the purse I carry — are each made on the basis...
Friday, December 22nd Carolyn Kightlinger “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6:7 I...
Thursday, December 21st Lauren Fresh “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been...
For some, Christmas can be a challenging time of the year. In recognition of that, Tifton First United Methodist Church will have its Longest Night Service Thursday, December 21st. This special service is to honor people who have lost loved ones or who are experiencing grief. Join us in the chapel at 7 pm.
Wednesday, December 20th Kelly Golden CHOOSE JOY We use the word JOY a lot. Joy joy joy. Have you ever stopped to wonder “What is joy?” Many people confuse joy with happiness, or a feeling of intense excitement. The Bible emphasizes not happiness, but joy. Joy is richer than happiness or...
Tuesday, December 19th Kristen Ford Childlike Joy “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” Philemon 1: 7 The last 7 months have been some of the most challenging as I learn to balance being a new mom, wife,...
Monday, December 18th Marianna Keesee JOY “Be Joyful always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 The Merriam /Webster dictionary defines happiness as a “state of well-being and contentment, a pleasurable and satisfying experience.” It defines joy as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune.” So what is the difference? Sandra L. Brown M.A., explains,...
Sunday, December 17th Tiffany Alexion Joy “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1: 2-3 How easily the tides can turn, and a diagnosis can change your life. Christmas Eve of 2020 was spent...
