Lent is the 40 days (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter. It’s a time for personal reflection and purposeful action that prepares our hearts and minds for Holy Week and Easter. Lent is an opportunity to go deeper with God!
This year during Lent, we are asking our congregation to do three things:
1) Commit to weekly worship and class participation.
2) Reflect on and renew the practices that strengthen your connection to Christ and the Church.
3) Complete and turn in a personal Discipleship Covenant in worship. This Covenant will be a way to live into the practices listed below.
PRAYER
Praying for FUMC and its ministries
PRESENCE
Being present in the life of the church.
GIFTS
Providing financial gifts.
SERVICE
Serving in the church and community.
WITNESS
Sharing your faith with others.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
We invite you to worship with us onsite or online each Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, and 11 AM.
MID-WEEK CHAPEL SERVICES
Each Wednesday during Lent, beginning February 21, draw closer to God by attending a service of Holy Communion each 12:10-12:40 p.m. in the Aldrich Chapel.
LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY
Settle in during the lunch hour each Thursday at noon to look more deeply into the scriptures. Whether you join in-person or online from your home or office, you will leave this hour with a greater understanding and appreciation for the many ways the writings of the Bible have spoken and continue to speak into human life. Email Pattye Hewitt at phewitt@firstmethodist.org to sign up.
STRONG FATHERS, STRONG DAUGHTERS
Calling all girl dads – Join other dads and any man looking to be a more intentional father for a book study on Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker. Led by veteran girl-dads Todd Barlow and Chris King during Lent on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm starting February 21st. Meetings will be held at the Next Level Solutions office on Highland Rd with a Zoom option for those who want to participate from afar. Invite a dad friend and sign up by emailing Rev. Kale Wetekamm at kwet@firstmethodist.org.