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March 2024 Calendar
While the season of Lent this month continues to help us intently focus on growing more into the likeness of…
March 6, 2024
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Winter Camp 2024 Testimony
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March 5, 2024
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Lent 2024
Lent is the season in the church calendar leading up to Easter during which we give up bad habits, preferences,…
February 13, 2024
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Give Thanks Mystery Dinner 2023
It’s time to gather together and give thanks to God for the incredible, unending blessings He has poured out on…
November 6, 2023
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November 2023 Calendar
During November many make additional time to focus on the rich blessings God has poured out on us both individually…
November 1, 2023
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Coosa Candy Crawl 2023
What a blessing it was for our church to participate as a sponsor in last Thursday’s Coosa Candy Crawl in…
October 26, 2023
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Youth Pumpkin Patch 2023
What a fun trip to Cornfield Country Farms! Our student ministry family had a blast hanging out with the children’s…
October 22, 2023
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October 2023 Calendar
October always brings so many exciting ways for our whole church family to continue deepening connections with one another as…
October 4, 2023
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Summer Camp 2023 Testimony
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July 10, 2023
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July 2023 Summer Calendar
It’s SUMMER TIME!!! The 1335 July calendar is here and there are a ton of fun-filled, community and faith building events including the Red, White,…
July 5, 2023
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4th of July 2023
Happy 4th of July! As you continue to safely celebrate the awesome freedoms we enjoy (especially being able to surrender…
July 4, 2023
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Juneteenth 2023
While the Emancipation Proclamation wasn’t perfect in many respects, it was ultimately used as a positive force for good by…
June 19, 2023
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Father’s Day 2023
Fathers’ Day is complicated for so many for so many reasons. My heart goes out to everyone hurting, grieving, or…
June 19, 2023
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Memorial Day 2023
Today is Memorial Day. As we celebrate, let’s make sure to also take time to stop, remember, and reflect in…
May 29, 2023
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June 2023 Summer Calendar
It’s SUMMER TIME!!! The 1335 June calendar is here and there are a ton of fun-filled, community and faith building events…
May 26, 2023
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Mother’s Day 2023
Mothers -whether biological, adoptive, or anyone who goes above and beyond to spiritually/emotionally pour into and mentor others- play such…
May 14, 2023
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The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who…
April 18, 2023
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Senior Sunday 2023
May, graduation, and Senior Sunday will be here before we know it! This is always a wonderful time to celebrate…
March 20, 2023
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March Madness Candy Rope Edition
With an on going basketball tournament all over the television this month, let’s get in on the tournament fun by…
March 10, 2023
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Lent 2023
Lent is a time in the church calendar leading up to Easter during which we give up bad habits, preferences,…
February 22, 2023
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Winter Camp 2023 Testimony
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January 22, 2023
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2023 Permission Forms
2023 Permission Forms It’s time to update your annual permission form! These forms allow you to ride the bus for…
January 6, 2023
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December 2022
It’s almost December! There are a ton of fun-filled, community and faith building events for December including volunteering at the…
November 30, 2022
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Remembering: 21 Years Ago
The tragedy that happened 21 years ago today was utterly heartbreaking and altered so many families forever. Today as we…
September 11, 2022
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Wednesday After School Update 2022
After School Ministry and Bus Ministry starts TOMORROW (Aug. 24) The After School Ministry and Bus Ministry starts back TOMORROW (Wednesday, August…
August 23, 2022
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Biscuits Baseball Game • July 24th
This Sunday is our 1335 Student Ministry trip to see the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team! You are invited to join…
July 20, 2022
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1335 Art and Games
Join in from 6-7:30 pm on Friday, June 17th for 1335 Art and Games! For those who like art, we…
June 16, 2022
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Pizza Festa Summer Kickoff
PIZZA FESTA SUMMER KICKOFF IS FRESH, HOT, AND READY FOR DELIVERY JUNE 1ST! From 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm we’ll party with actual…
May 29, 2022
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He Is Risen!
He is risen, And anyone who is in Jesus is alive both now and for all eternity with their loving…
April 17, 2022
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Wednesday Weather Update
After finding out schools will close early today (Wednesday, April 6th) due to weather, we will not have our regular after…
April 6, 2022
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Senior Sunday 2022
THE SENIOR SUNDAY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST! May, graduation, and Senior Sunday will be here before we know it!…
March 31, 2022
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1335 Easter Party
1335 EASTER PARTY! We will meet up on the front lawn of FUMC Wetumpka for the 1335 Easter Party on Sunday,…
March 30, 2022
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NEW Hybrid Sunday School
NEW HYBRID SUNDAY SCHOOL OPTION: A new, awesome hybrid format for Sunday School will be available starting Sunday, March 6th to let current and…
March 4, 2022
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Lent 2022 Bible Reading Challenge
Lent is a time in the church calendar leading up to Easter during which we give up bad habits, preferences,…
March 1, 2022
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Humane Society Donations
Both the kids and youth are collecting donations for the Humane Society of Elmore County through the end of February…
February 21, 2022
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Agape Day Party 2022
Our annual Agape Day Party is Sunday, February 13th at 4:00 pm on Zoom! We will talk about God’s unconditional…
February 2, 2022
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Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness
Martin Luther King Jr.’s way of peacefully bringing to light injustices and inequalities in our society by highlighting every single…
January 18, 2022
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1335 Christmas Party 2021
SAVE THE DATE for the 1335 Christmas Party! Meet us on the front lawn on Sunday, December 19th at 2:00…
December 5, 2021
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Retro Candy Showdown
We will be having a Retro Candy Showdown on Wednesday, October 27th from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on Zoom!…
October 21, 2021
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Wednesday After School Ministry Update
Wednesday After School & On Campus Hangout Update: Sunday School and after school hangouts on Wednesday afternoons have resumed! For…
October 5, 2021
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20 Years
The tragedy that happened 20 years ago today was utterly heartbreaking and altered so many families forever. Today as we…
September 11, 2021
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Snack Attack: A Potato Chip Taste Test Event
Snack Attack: A Potato Chip Taste Test Event • August 22 at 4:00 PM on Zoom The deadline to reserve…
August 15, 2021
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1335 Water War July 2021
Summer Games continues with a WATER WAR! On Sunday, July 25, from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, we will meet…
July 21, 2021
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1335 Water War
Summer Games continues with a WATER WAR! On Sunday, July 25, from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, we will meet…
July 20, 2021
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True Freedom in Christ
Happy Independence Day!! Wherever you and your family are safely celebrating our nation’s amazing ability to make decisions for itself,…
July 5, 2021
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Summer Games
Triple Points Week (August 1-7)! From August 1 – 8 you have the chance to earn TRIPLE POINTS on all…
June 24, 2021
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Father’s Day 2021
Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers and spiritual male role models! If you are blessed enough to have one,…
June 20, 2021
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Juneteenth
While the Emancipation Proclamation wasn’t perfect in many respects, it was ultimately used as a positive force for good by…
June 19, 2021
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Memorial Day 2021
Today is Memorial Day. However you choose to celebrate in a safe way that cares for the health of both…
May 31, 2021
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Sunday School Update
We are excited to announce a couple of additions to our Student Ministry hangouts over the summer! We hope to…
May 29, 2021
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A Mother’s Love
Mothers -whether biological, adoptive, or a mentor in some way- play such an important role in our lives. It’s so…
May 9, 2021
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National Day of Prayer – A Prayer for Today and Every Day
Today is the National Day of Prayer! Our nation and world have seen and felt so much heartache and pain…
May 6, 2021
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We Are Called to Love
With a conversation circulating around TikTok referring to posts calling for today to be a day to assault women, please…
April 24, 2021
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Lent Challenge 2021
On Wednesday, February 17th, we started reading through the book of Luke together following along with the Lent Calendar! We will…
February 21, 2021
Devo and Update | November 11
It’s Wednesday! We have some exciting announcements in today’s devo and update. Our normal schedule starts back on Sunday, November 15th…
November 11, 2020
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Devo and Update | November 8
It’s Sunday! We have some exciting announcements in this week’s devo and update.…
November 8, 2020
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A Few Verses God Has Laid on My Heart
Some of the verses, and a quote, God has laid on my heart during this season: “A new command I…
November 7, 2020
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Who, or What, is the Standard for Your Life
Since I was young, Christianity has always had such an amazing appeal. I grew up in a church family hearing…
October 22, 2020
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Making Peace as God’s Peacemaker
God laid on my heart in a time of prayer recently to read back over Matthew 5:3-12 (a section of…
September 28, 2020
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God’s Wisdom for True Friendship
We all want amazing friends who are trustworthy, kind, encouraging, loyal, fun, and we’re able to enjoy the highs and…
September 28, 2020
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Campus Prayer App
Claim Your Campus has an awesome app we’ll be using to join in a country wide, 30 day prayer streak…