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...
Saturday, December 16th Molly Turner Peace “Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalms 34:14 Where do you find peace on a day-to-day basis? Do you ever struggle to find what you are looking for? Where is this peace, or who has this peace, that we are to...
Friday, December 15th Tommy Bargeron Peace During this Advent journey, we focus on the promise of peace that comes through the birth of Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah spoke of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, whose arrival would bring hope and tranquility...
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.
Thursday, December 14th Laurie Bolen What gives you peace? “Christmas starts too early, demands too much and never lives up to the hype!” I grumbled as I grabbed my keys and headed to the grocery store – again. It was Christmas Eve. I had...
Tifton First United Methodist Church is excited to announce that we are adding some new programming to our Wednesday night activities. Beginning Wednesday, January 10th, “Wednesday Connections” kicks off as we offer classes and activities for all of our members. Following Wednesday Night Supper, our members will have a chance to not only join the...
Wednesday, December 13th Darian Peavy Climbing to the Mountaintop One of my hiking buddies and I were hiking on the Appalachian trail in North Georgia a couple of years ago. We had planned for a 3-night / 4-day hiking trek during an unusually dry Fall season. With limited resources for water along...
Tuesday, December 12th Chrys Milner “3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD in an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 ESV What is perfect peace? Is it a feeling that is fleeting or easily lost?...
