Baptisms & New Member Celebrations

We are so happy to welcome Emily, Clayton and Julia Brown to our FUMC family. They joined this past Sunday, October 5th. We also were so blessed to celebrate the baptism of sweet baby Julia on Sunday.

Sunday, October 5, we celebrated the baptism of Leighton Lee Dupin, daughter of Hunter and Madison (Moffett) Dupin. Big brother is Fisher Dupin. Grandfather is Scott Moffett. Great grandparents are John and Eleanor Moffett

On Sunday, September 21, we welcomed Rayford Jones

to our church family.

We are so happy to welcome Tyler Turpin to our church family.

Tyler joined on September 28.

Cindy Crowe joined our church family on October 7.

Welcome Cindy!

"12 Who Changed the World" Sermon Series

by Rev. Weldon Bares

Continues through November 30

Save the Date!

Sunday, December 7th

9am Contemporary Service

11am Traditional Service

On Sunday, December 7th we have the wonderful opportunity to hear Rev. Robert Johnson preach at both the 9am Contemporary Service and 11am Traditional Service! Rev. Johnson serves on the Conference staff in the area of church development. Rev. Weldon has been friends with Rev. Johnson for many years - and is looking forward to welcoming him to our church.

Come Meet Our Missionary, Willie Berman

Monday Night Football

Monday, November 3rd

6pm

Room 109

All men and boys are invited to watch the Cardinals at the Cowboys on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm in Room 109. Cost of a steak is $15. Please call the church office to sign up.

Craft and Connect

Monday, November 3rd

6pm

Room 110

Our next Craft and Connect will be on Monday, November 3^rd at 6pm in Room 110. At this meeting we will be constructing Fall Gnome Door Hangers. Bring a snack to share and join in the fun! Cost of supplies is $10/person. Be sure to pre-register by calling the church office at 337-436-6656 by Friday, October 31.

Blessing of the Pets

Sunday, November 9th

4pm

Worship Center parking lot

We invite you to bring your furry friends for a special blessing on Sunday, November 9^th at 4pm by the Worship Center parking lot. Join us for this event filled with love and blessings for your pets!

Angel Tree Gift Collection

Our Angel Tree Gift Collection begins on Sunday, November 9th! By selecting a card from the Christmas trees located in the Welcome Center and outside Paxton Hall, you can help bring joy and fulfill the Christmas wishes of children in the Methodist Foster Care and Methodist Children’s Home. Thank you for your generosity and support!

FMW Annual Bake Sale

Sunday, November 23rd

Save the date – the First Methodist Women’s bake sale will be on Sunday, November 23^rd before and after each service!

Coffee Talk with Rev. Steffanie

Church-Wide Advent Bible Study!

Starting Sunday,

November 30th

10am

Worship Center

Join Rev. Weldon for our church-wide Advent study on "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus." This study begins on Sunday, November 30^th at 10 am in the Worship Center and continues each Sunday in Advent. All are welcome!

Christmas Program

Sunday, December 7th

5pm

Worship Center

Our Children’s Christmas Musical will be on Sunday, December 7th at 5pm in the Worship Center. After the program, there will be a meal and Christmas fun in Paxton Hall!

Collection Corner

Collection Corner

We have many opportunities for donations at our church. Our collection table outside Paxton Hall is now accepting Community Coffee labels, kleenex, and hand sanitizer for Kaufman Elementary, cake mix and icing for Faith and Friends Food Pantry, socks, gloves and blessing bags for our Homeless Ministry. Thank you for supporting our local community!

"A Pastor's Reflection"

Rev. Weldon has published 140 of his favorite columns for “A Pastor’s Reflection.” The book is available in the church office and also on Amazon.com

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