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, alt.)
Let us pray for the courage to embrace the world in the name of Christ: Father in heaven, the love of your Son led him to accept the suffering of the cross so that we might find life in divine forgiveness. Change our selfishness into self-giving. May we embrace the world you have given us and transform the darkness of its pain into the life and joy of Easter. Grant 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.
Sunday Reflection upon John 9:1-41
Jesus tells us in John: “If you were blind, you would be blameless, but since you claim to see everything so well, you’re accountable for every fault and failure.” The primary purpose of God’s presence in the world through Jesus Christ is not judgment; however, judgment becomes inevitable because of our inclination toward darkness and sin.
Too often, we turn a blind eye to our own flaws and the pain we inflict, choosing instead to point fingers and hide behind excuses. Admitting our spiritual blindness is not a failing, but pretending we see clearly when we do not leads us astray. Let us stay open to the gentle nudges of the Spirit, allowing Christ to shape our vision so we can view the world with the boundless love and compassion of God.
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Please join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall. Sponsored by the Worship Committee and catered by The Cardinal Kitchen.
The menu will be ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, and dessert. Donations will be accepted at the door to help offset the cost of the meal.
Reservations deadline is Sunday, March 22nd.
