06/20/2026
Dads work hard and give to us all year. Dad deserves more than another tie or pair of socks. Let’s take some time and let Dad know just how appreciated he truly is!!
No matter our age, something inside of us wants to stand up and shout, “That’s my Dad!” That’s why this Father’s Day we are honoring all the dads in our lives with a special service dedicated to them called “That’s My Dad.” It’s a celebration you’ll want to bring your family to, and this is the perfect time to invite families from your neighborhood, school, and work as well!
Join us this Sunday as we look at fatherhood and how important it is for a healthy family and a healthy society. No doubt, fatherhood is not fully appreciated today, and our society is paying the price for that. This Sunday we will look closely at Biblical examples of fatherhood and what God has to say about fathers. It is a time to reflect on fatherhood and to empower the dads among us. We all have room to grow and that’s exactly what we’ll do this Sunday with God’s help! This is one Sunday you do not want to miss and a perfect day to invite someone to join you! At 8:32AM we gather in the fellowship hall for a relaxed, “come as you are” service led by our band. Then, at 10:55AM we gather in the sanctuary for our warm, traditional service where we will be led by the organ and our choir.
Miss a previous message? They are available on the church website and Social Media Page.
Reading ahead? We encourage you to read ahead…the more you know the deeper and richer Sunday’s message will be for you. This week’s key text is 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 with references to John 3:16 and 1Peter 5:8.
Save the Dates:
• Come with us to Israel! We’re planning a trip and you’re invited! We plan to travel January 6-19, 2027 to Israel and Jordan (for a travel brochure, please click https://www.fmcmhnc.org/travel-with-us ). This is shaping up to be a perfect time to travel, and we have a great price on airfare!
• Fireworks Extravaganza from our parking lot on June 25th from 6-10PM! Located in the heart of town, our parking lot offers a great vantage point to see Mount Holly’s firework display. This year promises to be extra special with the America 250 celebration! We will need volunteers to fill a host of roles, some inside and some outside, for defined shifts. For more information or to volunteer, please send us a private message.
• Join us for our next Cruise-In on Thursday July 2nd at 5PM! Cruise-Ins will continue on the first Thursday of the month through October. Have a classic car or truck, please come. Know someone who does? Invite them!
• CHURCHWIDE BIRTHDAY PARTY July 5th at 4PM. Women on a Mission invite you and your friends to a 250th USA Celebration and churchwide birthday party. Birthday cake and ice cream with all the fixings will be served.
• Vacation Bible School will be July 26-30. Our theme is “Camp Chaos.” See our event page for more details!
• Dinner for Eight Fellowship Groups Are Coming in July! Sign-up completes this Sunday!
• Give the Gift of Life: The Red Cross Blood drive will be at First Methodist Church on Tuesday August 4th from 2-6PM. Stay tuned for sign-up information coming soon!
• Our Annual Car Show will be Saturday September 19th: mark your calendars and invite all your friends who own or enjoy classic and antique cars and trucks to join you!
Make a Difference:
• Supplies needed! You can help make our presence at the June 25th Mount Holly Fireworks a great success. Here are a few things we need which can be bought on Amazon. To see the full list please Click Here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LDUE5TEXESPQ?ref_=wl_share
• Volunteers Needed! Help us with activities at First Church before the Mt. Holly fireworks event on Thursday June 25. Please Click Here or contact Karen Hefner to volunteer.
• Join us at Gastonia Street Ministry on August 6th when we will serve a meal to the homeless in our community.
• Stay informed by signing up for our call list which will provide important updates and a weekly reminder about worship. To have your number added, please send us a private message with your contact information.
• Be a volunteer with our children and/or youth! Volunteers are especially needed for VBS July 26-30. To sign up for a night, a task or the whole event, just Click Here!
• Buy a Logo/Decal of First Methodist Church for your car, truck, door or window. The cost is just $5 each and all proceeds go to the Community Relief Organization . To get your decal(s), see Fred Hefner or one of the men of the Wesley Brotherhood.
• Help the needy in our community by providing saltine crackers, pork & beans, jelly, and large cans of soup for Community Relief Organization which helps local, qualified persons (please leave in the lobby of the church), or food (pop top only please) and hygiene products for our own Blessing Box near the flagpole by leaving your donations in the lobby of the church.
