First United Methodist Church

View From The Pulpit

“Putting Christ First…Every Day” Dear Church Family Good morning all.  It was really nice to gather with you and the Holy Spirit who kept making its presence known.  We saw it with reports of answered prayers revealed, insights into the depth of our relationship with God, an answered call to God’s table, and the ebb and flow of sunlight... [Read more of this review]

Dear Church Family We gathered yesterday to worship and reaffirm the covenant God made with us at our baptism.  It was a good day.  Jamie, Nathan and Matt led our praise during “UpWords” and Dianne graced the piano during “The Celebration of Worship”.  We were blessed to have Emily move up to the grand pipe organ for the postlude as our time... [Read more of this review]

Dear Church Family: Beautiful weather in Missouri’s Delta has accompanied the change from 2011 to 2012 with bright sunshine.  Funny how good weather can give a person an optimistic attitude.  Thank you LORD, for change; weather, calendar, age, life.  It is good. What a blessing it was to be able to gather as Christians who call themselves Methodist... [Read more of this review]

Just a note to thank you all for a wonderfully Spirit filled Christmas Worship experiences.  You are all blessings to me. Special Thanks to those who read scripture on Christmas Eve; John & Julie Spielman, Paul T. Combs, Meredith Combs, Roger Wheeler, Jennifer Kitchens, Kim Short, Justin Lynn, John Wheeler, Ron Beaton, and Tracy Ellis. And... [Read more of this review]

Dear Church Family: It is the week before Christmas and all through the house; Everything has been stirring and maybe even some mouse. and Stars, and Shepherds, and Angels, and Wise Men, and many-many-many of God’s Helpers. Some might call them “Elves” but we know better.  Santa has not been the power behind what’s going on here at 1st UMC... [Read more of this review]

November 27 – Open Up…Expectation Mark 13:32-37 (CEB) “But nobody knows when that day or hour will come, not the angels in heaven and not the Son. Only the  Father knows. Watch out! Stay alert! Advent begins with an unexpected theme – the “end of time.” We have decorated the church, our homes and the local stores have been ready... [Read more of this review]

Dear Church Family: Where do you practice your Christian faith?  We’re called to practice all the time but only a few Saints manage to pull that off.  Some might even wonder how to put their faith into action; they might be looking for the words to describe a lifestyle that magnifies our faith in God through Jesus Christ into the everyday, hum-drum,... [Read more of this review]