Of all of the seasons of the year I like fall the best. The myriad of colors that exist when the leaves change and the cooler temperatures makes this time of the year so very enjoyable for those who are blessed to call South Carolina home. Recently I was driving with my family through an …
The Malloy Foundation of Cheraw recently made a gift to the Cheraw First Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund in the name of one of its long time board members, Pete Owens. The Malloy Foundation has for over sixty years provided grants and gifts in furtherance of local civic and educational goals. This donation is significant in that …
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Cleaning buckets and health kits are practical gifts we can provide to the victims of the October storm. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) distributes these items to flood victims whenever the need arises. Since the storm, UMCOR has given away almost all of the 19,000 buckets it had on hand, and many more are …
First Church will host another blood drive on Tuesday, November 20 from 2:00—7:00 pm. Please call the office (537-7002) or go online to www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: FUMCcheraw) to schedule an appointment. Giving the gift of life is so important, please schedule your appointment today.
Consecration Sunday will be celebrated November 18 at First Methodist. Guest Speaker Rev. Jim Arant will deliver the message of the fulfilling act of giving from one’s abundance. Following the 11am worship service, a catered meal will be enjoyed by those present.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son… of the Unforgiving Servant… of the Good Samaritan… the parables of Jesus are fascinating, intriguing and often times hard-to-grasp. The study of these allegories is led by Rev. Wood and uses video portrayals of the parables, filmed in Israel, to help explore the parables in depth. Bible study begins at …
I first remember playing team sports as a child in elementary school. It was Little League baseball in Charlotte. Baseball was never my best sport, but I enjoyed being a part of a team. I would come off the bench to play any position but pitcher, and I enjoyed contributing to the effort in any …
In the ancient Church, a major annual festival was All Hallows or All Saints’ Day. God’s people in the earthly realm celebrated the lives of their brothers and sisters who had moved to the heavenly part of God’s kingdom. The date was and still is November 1st. The day before All Saints’ Day, a day …
