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
(LCA)
Let us pray to our almighty and merciful God for strength in weakness: Almighty and merciful God, your Son revealed the wonder of your saving love in signs and miracles. Renew your people by your loving kindness and sustain us in all our weakness by your mighty power. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who eternally dwells with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. 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.
Psalm 72:1-14 / Matthew 11:25-30 / Proverbs 2:16-15
In the Gospel of Matthew, Christ extends a direct invitation: "Come unto Me." This invitation demonstrates that God is willing to engage with us regardless of our circumstances. Jesus assures us that God has not abandoned us, and this assurance provides the courage to pursue discipleship despite our imperfections and weaknesses. Discipleship is a continual process in which we, as a community, learn to follow Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit guides us within Christ's Church. If you have not yet committed to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you. For those who are already disciples, let us continue to grow together in the way of Christ and seek to increase in the wisdom and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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