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Join Us for Worship on Ash Wedneday
Our preparation for Easter takes us on a 40 day journey through the season of "Lent." This time of self-denial & spiritual reflection begins on "Ash Wednesday." Join us Wednesday, February 22. at noon or 6:00 p.m.(A light lunch will be offered following the noon service, with profits benefiting local food pantries).
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Video of the Week
As a college student at UAPB, Ronnie Miller-Yow heard God call him to ministry. It was a life decision he struggled with at the time. Today, Yow is a college chaplain at Philander Smith College in Little Rock and works to help young people hear their own calls. Many credit him for keeping them coming back to church. Click here to see Ronnie's story.
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How to Have a Daily Devotional Time
We spend time with God in order to deepen and strengthen our relationship with the One who created us and yearns to be with us.
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Journey Through the Labyrinth
Journey through the ten stages of this on-line labyrinth, an ancient spiritual tool that leads the traveller along a meditative path. Through images, words, music and actions you will consider your spiritual journey and be inspired and challenged. To begin your journey, click here.
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Small Groups Take Faith to a Deeper Level
“Small groups” seem more popular than ever. Churches are offering something for everyone—or at least this is the trend in thriving United Methodist churches. Church members are looking to small groups to deepen their faith, strengthen their community and grow their church. Click here to read more about small groups in the United Methodist Church.
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Daily Devotional from the Upper Room
Need a moment to be with God, to be inspired by the devotional thoughts of others, and to pray for the day ahead? Follow this link to a different devotion each day.
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church. Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are always open.
We are committed to providing a place where people can be nurtured in the faith, grow as disciples, and offer themselves in ministry to others in the name of Jesus Christ.
We invite you to see our Sunday schedule and upcoming events listed on the calendar page.
We want to be your church!
David Fleming and Edna Morgan
pastors
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REFLECTIONS: Lent—a time to confess evil and sin are realities
The Rev. Woodie White devotes his “Reflections” column to Lent as an occasion for confessing the evil that lurks without and within.
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Oscar’s Spirit - Theme for 2012: Lost and sometimes found
It’s almost Academy Awards time, and that means publication of UMR’s faith-focused Oscar preview, done by associate editor Bill Fentum and a special contributor, the Rev. Gary Keene.
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HISTORY OF HYMNS: ‘Jesus Loves Me’ written for passage in 1860 novel
C. Michael Hawn’s History of Hymns column takes a close look at “Jesus Loves Me,” noting its origins in an 1860 novel.
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COMMENTARY: Suffering must be a part of authentic discipleship
The Rev. Andrew Thompson writes that there must be a place for suffering in the Christian life, however much American culture argues for ease.
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COMMENTARY: Christian institutions offer a crucial witness
L. Gregory Jones and Benjamin McNutt have collaborated on an essay about the important witness of Christian institutions, including for health care and education.
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COMMENTARY: Take heed UM churches, and youth will stay away
Ben Boruff, a young leader of the UMC, offers a satiric commentary on the denomination’s efforts, or lack of same, to attract people his age.
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