I welcome you to First United Methodist Church (FUMC). I pray that our worship leads you to an awareness of God’s presence in your life and among us.
If you are looking for a Church home, I hope you find First UMC to be that place. Our Church doors and communion table are open to you.
Sincerely in Christ’s love,
Rev. Mark B. McFadden
Pastor
Let us pray that we follow Jesus consistently through the leading of the Holy Spirit: God our Father, we have accepted your invitation to follow your Son,
Jesus, as his disciples. May the Holy Spirit give us the wisdom and strength to take our faith seriously and to accept our task in life with all its consequences. May the Holy Spirit guide us in the way of your Son without fear or discouragement, for we are certain that Jesus will lead us to you, our
loving God forever and ever, Amen. (Claretian Publications)
Offered two different times on Wednesdays 1:00pm OR 6:00pm
SAME LESSON - Examining The book of James
Click the links below for:
Introduction to James James 1:1-18
upon Luke 14:25-33
Jesus was not a slick, religious salesman looking for quick converts or personal gain. His message required more than purchasing promises—he confronted us with the reality of commitment. If Jesus marketed himself, he would be upfront about the hardships: "If you follow me, there will be a cost, but also spiritual richness and eternal life." Jesus calls us to genuine discipleship, not just to seek blessings. Even Jesus needed help with his cross, reminding us that commitment is challenging for everyone. No marketing spin makes this path look easy.
Instead, Jesus calls us to love God and others supremely, promoting goodness and peace despite opposition. In this journey of sacrificial love, we become the salt of the earth, discovering that true discipleship transforms us from within and shines as a testimony to the world. The call is clear: commit fully to following Jesus, embracing both the challenges and the transformative rewards of true discipleship.
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ZOOM Study with Dr. Bob - ZOOM only class on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Six week study on 1 Timothy, the first of the pastoral letters and is concerned with false teaching and pastoral oversight of the church.
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