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First Church Staff
- Nov 28, 2018
- 1 min
Blue Christmas Service
Saturday, December 8, 2018 - 1PM Come and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God's presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God's Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background is welcome. #Holiday #Ministries
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First Church Staff
- Nov 28, 2018
- 1 min
Calling all bakers! Please help!
All members of the congregation are invited to help United Methodist Women with the annual Christmas Cookie Sale. When: Annual Christmas Cookie Sale December 9, Sunday What: 5-10 dozen, NO NUTS Where: Deliver cookies on Friday, December 7, 4:00-6:00 pm (church west entrance) How: Sign up in Great Room OR Contact: Royanne Moon, 705-5531, Nancy Mathews, 914-9120, Arlene Olson, 694-1695 Why: All proceeds support UMW missions. #Holiday #Missions #UMW #CookieSale
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First Church Staff
- Feb 15, 2018
- 1 min
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 31 at 10:30 am on the front lawn. Donations for individually wrapped candy (no peanuts or nut products) to stuff in plastic eggs are being sought. Bring them to the collection site in the Great Room over the next few weeks. #Community #Outreach #Youth #Holiday #Easter
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First Church Staff
- Dec 18, 2017
- 1 min
Year End Giving
As we approach the end of 2017, consider giving a special Christmas gift to the ongoing ministry of First United Methodist Church. You can do this with cash, check or stock. For more information about any of these or additional options talk with one of the pastors. #Giving #holiday #Advent
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First Church Staff
- Dec 18, 2017
- 1 min
Christmas Eve @First
December 24th - Christmas Eve Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship 8:00 am & 10:30 am “The Journey to Bethlehem” – Luke 2:1-5 4:00 pm Children’s Musical - “Follow the Star” A fun and joyous reminder of why the wise men of the Christmas story sought after Christ and why we still do today. Children from 4k though High School are welcome rehearsals December 20-23 1:00-5:00 pm 7:30 pm Communion & Candlelight 10:45 pm Lessons & Carols with Adult Vocal and Handbell Choirs & Candlelight
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First Church Staff
- Dec 2, 2017
- 3 min
Advent & Christmas 2017
Holidays can get complicated - especially for busy families. Amid the decorations, gifts and parties, we celebrate one simple message: A child was born and the world was forever changed. Maybe it’s been a while since you were in church, and that’s okay. Now is the perfect time to share Christmas with your family. November 26th - December 10th Giving Tree We reach out in love this season as we provide Christmas gifts to children, youth, and adults who are in need. Bring the gi
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First Church Staff
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You
During the season of Lent we will pay attention to our souls - the best connection to God there is and find out why it’s hurting and why neglecting it sets us back spiritually. We will explore the understanding of what the soul is and how to care for our own souls. March 5: Lent I Sacrament of Holy Communion “What Is the Soul?” Psalm 49.8; Deuteronomy 4.9a; Matthew 16.25-26 March 12: Lent II “The Struggle of the Soul” John 10.11, 17-18; Luke 9.23-24 March 19: Lent III “Wh
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