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
(Sunday Missal)
Let us pray for the faith to recognize God’s presence in our world: God our Father, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation, in the beauty of human life. Touched by your hand our world is holy. May we cherish the gifts that surround us, to share your blessings with others, and to experience the joy of life in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer is at the very heart of the ecumenical movement. Jesus prayed that we – his followers – may all be one. When we pray with and for one another, we can feel God’s gift of unity.
Romans 8:26-30
Amid our suffering, hardships, faults, and failures, God offers healing and restoration. This does not ensure that we will escape the consequences of our actions or the harm caused by others. Instead, God remains present with us and works toward healing and restoration through the intercession of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit leads us to embody grace, mercy, kindness, and forgiveness in our daily lives.
God calls us to participate in the unfolding of divine love for the world. This participation is essential to God's plan for healing and restoration, as Scripture affirms: "all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose." Therefore, let us be conformed to the image of Christ, and as I often say at Holy Communion: "Go and show Christ to the world."
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