One of the best ways to grow in our faith is to be in a small group with others—to study and wrestle with God’s Word with others, ask questions, learn from each other, share with each other, and pray with and for each other. First United Methodist Church offers a variety of small groups, and we invite you to check them out! If you would like to learn more about these small groups or to form a new small group that we don’t currently have, please contact the church, 740-653-3330.
Please pray about joining one of our small groups—or starting one of your own:
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Crossroads Community – Various relevant topics & scriptures
Worshipful Bible study with small group discussion (4-Square Rm. at Crossroads)
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study – Studies scriptures for following Sunday’s worship
Led by Pastor Nikki (Conference Rm. at Crossroads)
This We Believe
You’re invited to join the Faith Matters Sunday school class at 10:15 in room 22 from April 14 through June 2. We will be following along with the sermon series Rooted in Faith and Living in Love, a series on the tenants of Methodism. No book required – we will discuss the sermon topic, provide space for questions, and delve deeper into our Methodist faith. All adults and youth welcome – no sign up needed.
We hope to see you on Wednesdays from 4-5:15pm!
Come volunteer with First Community Kitchen! We take care of each other, pray with each other and our guests, and share the Bible with each other and our guests. Contact Judy Kraft at 740-653-3330 for more information.
Be a Part of Music at First
Have a good time, grow in your faith, enjoy awesome fellowship, and experience God’s presence while making music in God’s name. NOW is a GREAT time to become part of our music ministries. You will be a blessing, and you will be blessed by serving in this way. Prayerfully consider it!
Chancel Choir practices on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 31st.
Hi-Lo Ringers bell choir practices on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
beginning Sept. 14th. Praise band is always open by audition to new singers
or new instrumentalists.
Contact Clarence McCoy at clarencemccoy@love-first.org
or 740-653-3330, ext. 1004.
Ark Builders adult Bible class has started a new study TODAY at 9AM, entitled “Being a United Methodist Christian, Living a Life of Grace and Hope,” by Ann Langford Duncan. It’s a 6-week study with different topics discussed each week with a video introduction. We will be discussing: What United Methodist believe. Where do we come from. What are our distinctive characteristics. And, How do we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ within this great communion. We welcome you each Sunday to share your time with others as we grow together in Christ Jesus. Questions, please call Joe Clark at 740-654-8766.
Please join us! Book: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
GriefShare: A support group to help you move through the grief process We’re starting a new GriefShare Group beginning February 7 at 11am, for 13 weeks, it has been so helpful to people who have lost a loved one. If you’re interested or know of people who are, please contact asap at 740-653-3330
or Rev. Ricci Arthur at pastorric@aol.com