Worship
We look forward to you joining us in worship! We welcome you to come as you are to praise, worship and grow in your faith. Is this your first visit? Here’s what to expect.
Celebration Worship
Sundays – 9 a.m.
Sunday Celebration Worship includes hymns lead by our pipe organ, use of hymnals, music from our choirs, pastors wearing robes, and other elements sometimes considered to be “traditional.”
Praise Worship
Sundays – 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Praise Worship includes praise songs and hymns led by our praise band and singers, with most songs and group readings projected on a screen. Pastors usually don’t wear robes, and they present a Children’s Time where the children gather in the front of the sanctuary.
The Gathering
Wednesdays – 6 p.m. – Crossroads
The Gathering worship at Crossroads is a smaller, more informal setting to experience the week’s scriptures and message.
Sunday School
Sunday school and Christian education classes are held for nursery through adult, no matter where you are in your faith journey. View our class schedule here.
Youth Services
We invite our youth in junior and senior high school to attend our weekly group gatherings and special events. View our youth events here.
- Oct 25, 2020“A Life that Speaks: Imitation”
- Oct 18, 2020Family Survival: But Can You Do it here?
- Oct 11, 2020“Family Survival: The Goal”
- Oct 4, 2020“Family Survival: The Heart’s Home”
- Sep 27, 2020“Family Survival: One More Time”
- Sep 20, 2020“Family Survival: Through the Eyes of Jesus”
- Sep 13, 2020“Family Survival: What Do I Owe?”
- Sep 6, 2020Seeds: Growing in Grace: In Full Bloom
- Aug 30, 2020“Seeds: Growing in Grace: Pressure”
- Aug 23, 2020“Seeds: Growing in Grace: What We Plant will Grow”
Wednesdays are BIG at First
From Bible study to dinner and fellowship, Wednesdays are big at First UMC. All Wednesday activities are hosted at our Crossroads location.
Pastor’s Bible Study – 4 p.m.
Fellowship Dinner – 5:30 p.m.
Youth Give Back – 5:30 p.m.
The Gathering – 6 p.m.
Disciple Bible Study – 7 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, Pastor’s Bible Study, Youth Give-Back, and Disciple Bible Study plan to meet again soon. The Gathering is still taking place, practicing social distancing. Fellowship Dinners are fun Drive-Thru events. Please check the Fellowship Dinner page for more information.
Children’s Messages
AN ENCOURAGING WORD FOR TROUBLING TIMES
If you would like a previous copy, please contact the church at 740-653-3330, or email lisaschenck@love-first.org.
Safe Sanctuaries
Safe Sanctuaries allows our sanctuaries, classrooms, mission encounters, camps, retreats, and all spaces where we gather to worship and serve God to be places of trust. View our Safe Sanctuaries policy here.