The feature film is Toy Story and begins at 10 am at First Methodist on Tues, July 23 along with plenty of popcorn and drinks. The Pool Party at the Bridlewood Pool on Mon, Aug 12 is from 11 am to 1 pm and includes a pizza lunch and ice cream. FISH activities are open to …
Kay and I are very grateful for the warm sending forth you gave to us on June 23. The pen and ink of the sanctuary by Cheryl Postlewait is splendid. It will hang on the wall of my next office and bring back fond memories. Your special gift was most generous and will be used …
Eleven students and three adults departed early Saturday morning from First Methodist for the South Carolina upstate and a week of mission work in the town of Pendleton as a part of the Salkehatchie Summer Service project. Those leaving from Cheraw will be joined by four more students and two more adults at their destination as …
Twenty representing Cheraw leave Saturday for week at Salkehatchie Foothills Project Read More »
Arriving in Cheraw and moving into the parsonage late Wednesday afternoon, Rev Kurt McPherson (far center) flanked by daughter Sophie (7) and son PJ (11) took time out to attend the last night of Vacation Bible School. Pastor McPherson noted that wife Lillie was home alone with a daunting stack of yet to be opened boxes …
Three local scouts were recently recognized with scholarships awarded by the Boy Scout Committee of First United Methodist which administers local Troop 655 and Pack 653 supported by the FUMC Men’s Club. Michael Ballard, Bradley Moore and Michael Wagnon (left to right) were each awarded a Dan C Stowe Memorial Scholarship named in honor of …
Teacher Kristen Orr, in native dress, instructs fifth and sixth grade VBS students on the Christian value of cheerful giving through the retelling of the poor widow parable in I Kings. Each of the five nights a different country is highlighted and on Tuesday evening students were studying our neighbors in Zimbabwe. Activities continue through Thursday.
The Fun Fair will be found at First Methodist June 23 through 27 as Vacation Bible School returns to FUMC. This year’s theme investigates the world’s peoples as our neighbors and our Christian responsibilities to them. Each night, Sunday through Thursday, activities begin with a meal in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:00 pm and …
Congratulations to our High School and College graduates: Eleni Chapman (Cheraw High and headed to Northeastern Technical College); Austin Truett (Cheraw High and headed to College of Charleston); Michael Wagnon (Cheraw High and headed to Clemson University); Mary Milan Crawford (Clemson University with a BS in Biological Sciences); Kaleb Keefe (Winthrop University, a December graduate); Paige Lockey (USC – Columbia with …
Seven Cheraw High seniors planning post secondary studies were recognized as recipients of scholarships awarded by First Methodist and established and endowed by members of the church. From left to right, top to bottom, student, scholarship, college and major: Hannah Kulo, Stephen Scott Burr Scholarship, Winthrop, Elementary Education; Austin Truett, Dr. Maxcy Hook Scholarship, College …
The Missions Team will host a spaghetti lunch after worship on Sunday, May 26. Please make plans to attend and enjoy the great food and fellowship. Donations will be accepted.
