
Chaires Methodist Church
“Rooted In The Past
Growing For The Future “
9243 Parkhill Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) 219-9361 chairesmc.office@gmail.com
Sunday Services are live-streamed on our Facebook page at 10 am
Pastor Kerry Foote
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Announcements and Events
Chaires Methodist Is Looking For A Part Time Music Director

Chaires Methodist Church is a small and welcoming country congregation. We are seeking a part-time Music Director to lead our adult choir and help guide the musical life of our church.
This role includes:
• Leading weekly adult choir rehearsal
• Directing music for Sunday worship
• Selecting music for regular services and special seasons
• Collaborating with the pastor in worship planning
⏰ 6–8 hours per week
💼 Compensation commensurate with experience
We are looking for someone who loves the church, values meaningful worship, and enjoys working with volunteer musicians in a close-knit community.
If you or someone you know may be interested, please send a resume and a brief note of interest to:
Pastor Kerry Foote
E-mail: pastor.foote@outlook.com
Cell Phone: (305) 407-7040
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Lenten Sermon Series “Renewed In Mercy”

Starts Ash Wednesday, February 18
Movies Under the Oaks

Join us for Movies Under the Oaks series. We will be watching episodes from season 5 of The Chosen. This special evening offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a film together in a scenic, natural setting. Please remember to bring your own chairs for comfortable seating. To enhance your experience, we will provide refreshments
March 27th (8:15 to 9:30) Episode 7
April 2nd (8:30 to 9:45) Episode 8
Seder Meal: Messiah in the Passover

Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Chaires Methodist Multi-Purpose Building
Cost: Free
MESSIAH IN THE PASSOVER gives the Christian community insight into Jewish traditions so that the Jewish roots of Christianity can be better understood. The experience also helps both Jewish and Christian communities understand their common heritage.
Sign-up Required on back table
Maundy Thursday Service

This Maundy Thursday, join us outside under the oaks for a screening of The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 8 (“The Last Supper”). We’ll reflect on the Last Supper’s meaning and enjoy an evening of fellowship in a beautiful setting.
Date: April2, 2026
Time: 8:30 to 9:45 pm
Place: Outdoor Under the Oaks at Chaires Methodist
Good Friday Service

Join us for our Good Friday Service as we gather in the historic sanctuary. This meaningful service will revisit the events of Jesus Christ’s betrayal and crucifixion, offering a time of reflection and reverence during Holy Week.
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Historic Sanctuary
Black / Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil

We will be hosting 12 hours of prayer in the historic sanctuary and will be asking members of the congregation to sign up for 30-minute time slots. This prayer vigil will be for personal reflection and the lifting up of our Easter service on April 5th for the movement of the spirit of God in a mighty way.
Easter Sunrise Service

All congregation members are invited to our Easter Sunrise Service at the Petrandis Home on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
Join us for worship and breakfast after the service. If you’d like to bring a dish, please sign up in the multi-purpose building. We hope to see you there as we celebrate Easter together.
Resurrection Cross / Flowering the Cross

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate by decorating a wooden cross with fresh flowers, symbolizing new life in Christ.
Please bring flowers to help decorate the cross and arrive 15–30 minutes before the 10:00 a.m. worship service if you wish to help arrange them. Join us in creating a living sign of resurrection hope.
Fifth Sunday Offering

On April 29th, we invite you to join us for the 5th Sunday offering—a heartfelt opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children at Residing Hope, our Methodist Children’s Home. While giving is always a personal choice, we lovingly encourage you to consider how your generosity can help shape a brighter future for those in need.
Special offering envelopes will be available in the bulletin that Sunday, so please take this chance to support a ministry that truly matters. Together, let’s rise to the challenge of caring deeply and giving boldly.
Choir News

Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose building. We welcome everyone who would like to become part of our group. You don’t need to be an accomplished singer.
Pet Ministries
We are starting a new pet ministry here at Chaires. Currently, we are looking for people to fulfill ministry objectives in two specific areas.
- Community Pet Pantry: Located at Lake Jackson United Methodist Church, the third Saturday morning of each month, to dispense food for pets.
- Pet Bereavement: We are looking for volunteers to provide spiritual support for people facing the tough decision of euthanizing a pet.
Call or email Sheila Novak to learn more about how you can serve. 850-591-4171, sheiladoerr@bellsouth.net









