Whenever I am faced with the approaching of a new calendar year, I usually ponder what has taken place in my life in the past year and consider what I want to change and improve upon in the coming one. My goals for the New Year are probably much like yours: lose some weight, spend …
We’ve just received a disappointing yet reassuring message from our organ undergoing rehabilitation in Atlanta. The organ has advised Paul and Jon that it will miss its scheduled reunion with us on January 2 due to the delay in receiving some crucial components. The minor, cosmetic surgery also took longer than anticipated. However, Dr. Coulter assures …
The Means of Grace. Christians have practiced them for centuries. They have special meaning for Wesleyan Christians such as United Methodists. They are actions we take to make ourselves open to God’s grace. Some of the means of grace are acts of worship or devotion, John Wesley called them “works of piety.” They include private and …
The Children and Youth of First Methodist presented The Best Old Fashioned Christmas Pageant Ever during the worship hour on December 16. The event retold the Christmas story in narrative and song. To see a short video clip of the the pageant, click on the title of the article above and then click here.
The First Annual Jingle Bell Rock Concert produced by the FUMC Youth was successful in raising more than $1,800. The December 8 event drew over 200 to the Theatre on the Green to see the Christian Rock band True Identity and the headliner Karla Davis, a native of Monroe. Davis, accompanying herself on guitar and …
If you would like to have a poinsettia placed in the sanctuary in memory or honor of someone during the coming month in celebration of Advent and Christmas, you may do so by calling the church office at 537-7002 or dropping by to let Angie know of your wishes. The plants have been purchased by the Altar …
First United Methodist Church, effective January 2013, will offer bank draft service for monthly giving. Drafts must be established on a monthly basis and debits to your account will occur on the 10th of each month or the next business day. Angie Smith, our Administrative Assistant, will handle the bank draft so that it will remain entirely confidential. If …
Saturday night the Theatre On The Green will be rocking with the sounds of nationally acclaimed vocalist Karla Davis and the rock band True Identity. The 7:00 pm concert is being organized by the Youth Ministry of First United Methodist Church, with support from Agape Hospice, and will benefit the McArn Food Bank and FUMC …
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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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