Events

Maundy Thursday Service @ 7:00 pm, Easter Sunrise Service @ 6:30 am, Easter Worship Service @ 11:00 am

Even prior to Christianity the egg was a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and the hope of a new life.  That tradition is reprised with an Easter Egg Hunt for children (through 5th grade) on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am on the church grounds.  If you would like to donate items for this event please drop …

Easter Egg Hunt on Church Grounds Set for March 30 Read More »

First United Methodist Church annually awards eight scholarships to local high school seniors or graduates enrolled in accredited two or four year schools.  The award amounts range in value from $200 to $1500.  The submission of one application form enables the applicant to be considered for all of the scholarships for which they might be …

FUMC Scholarship Applications Available Read More »

This weekend eight confirmation candidates from First Methodist, accompanied by five adult mentors, enjoyed the educational and spiritual environment of Lake Junaluska as participants in Confirmation ’13, a gathering of confirmation candidates from across the Southeast.

FUMC will host a blood drive on Monday, March 11 from 2:00pm—7:00pm in the fellowship hall. The American Red Cross currently has an urgent need for types O negative and B negative blood donations; however, all blood types are needed. To schedule a donation time, please sign up on the sheet by the office door …

Red Cross Blood Drive to Honor Pete Owens and Dick Griggs Read More »

The following letter was received recently at the church office.  It eloquently reminds us of one of our missions as a church and one of our responsibilities as a Christian.  Funds for these purposes are generated through your generous donations to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.   Dear Pastor & Friends: My name is Sandra.  A …

‘Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord.’ Read More »

Approximately 20-25 youth and adults will be participating in Salkehatchie Summer Service over a two week period this summer. We are planning several events to help raise awareness and money for these missions.  To start we would like to ask for water donations (bottled water only) to begin now. You may leave your donations in …

Salkahatchie Preparations Begin For Summer Service Activities Read More »

The United Methodist Men will again host the Sweetheart Banquet on Friday evening, February 15.  Fellas, get your date lined up and call the church office at 537-7002 by Thursday afternoon to reserve your seats for the fine cuisine and delightful entertainment which is a hallmark of this annual event.

Lent is the Christian period of preparation and reflection comprising the forty days prior to Easter.  The celebration includes prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving and self-denial beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on the day prior to Easter Sunday…a total of 46 days, however, Sundays are not included.  These forty days of preparation are in commemoration …

The Celebration of Lent Read More »

Free copies of the directory are available to FUMC members who had their pictures included in the publication.  Additional copies are available to any member at the church office for a charge of $10.