Posts by FUMC Pastor

Posts by FUMC Pastor

Children’s Ministry Happenings for Week Ending May 6, 2018

Spring is upon us and with it the chance for dicey weather. We are planning to visit our friends at Homestead tomorrow for FirstKids Serve at 5; however, we are not going to risk safety to do so! Therefore, please check your e-mail before our programs start at 4 p.m. to make sure we are still meeting. Also, please use personal discretion when the time comes! Tribe 1 (4th-6th) We have a couple more weeks of Questions about faith. This…

Wesley Small Group Guide for April 29, 2018

Opening (5-10 minutes) Getting to Know You Questions Opening Prayer Study the Bible (10-20 minutes) Use these questions as you read the Bible with the daily reading plan and to discuss a passage of scripture with your Wesley Small Group. What excited or resonated with you? What challenged or frustrated you? What was confusing or did not make sense? How did this change your understanding of your faith and your relationship with God? Daily Reading Plan Last Sunday – Acts…

Children’s Ministry Happenings for Week Ending April 29, 2018

Here’s what we have going on with our existing programs! In addition, we are starting to get a group of boys together with the intention of forming their own group during the 18-19 school year. In the meantime, we are doing some social events so the boys can get to know one another better. Our next event will be on May 18 at 4:00 and will likely involve Nerf in some capacity. It is open to boys who are entering…

Congregational Metrics for Week Ending April 22, 2018

Pathway Weekly Metric Current Year Weekly Average Prior Year Weekly Average % Change Worship 9 a.m. Worship Attendance 67 69 -2.1% Worship 11 a.m. Worship Attendance 88 98 -10.5% Worship Total Attendance 155 167 -7.0% Worship 9 a.m. 4 Week Reach 146 137 6.7% Worship 11 a.m. 4 Week Reach 184 208 -11.6% Worship Total 4 Week Reach 303 324 -6.4% Grow Small Groups 8 7 3.5% Grow Small Groups Participation 55 56 -2.6% Give Offering Received $6,187 $5,880 5.2%…

Wesley Small Group Guide for April 22, 2018

Opening (5-10 minutes) Getting to Know You Questions Opening Prayer Study the Bible (10-20 minutes) Use these questions as you read the Bible with the daily reading plan and to discuss a passage of scripture with your Wesley Small Group. What excited or resonated with you? What challenged or frustrated you? What was confusing or did not make sense? How did this change your understanding of your faith and your relationship with God? Daily Reading Plan Last Sunday – Proverbs…

Children’s Ministry Happenings for Week Ending April 22, 2018

Here is what we having going on, let me know if you have questions! I will also be contacting individuals to meet up to discuss what programs are like for your kids and how we can best meet your family’s goals and schedule needs into the future. Tribe 1 (4th – 6th) Tonight we will continue our discussion of gender and the Bible. This has led to some great conversation! During serve time, we’ll be making appreciation treats for some…

Congregational Metrics for Week Ending April 15, 2018

Pathway Weekly Metric Current Year Weekly Average Prior Year Weekly Average % Change Worship 9 a.m. Worship Attendance 69 67 2.6% Worship 11 a.m. Worship Attendance 90 97 -7.5% Worship Total Attendance 159 164 -3.4% Worship 9 a.m. 4 Week Reach 147 132 11.3% Worship 11 a.m. 4 Week Reach 185 207 -10.6% Worship Total 4 Week Reach 303 318 -4.5% Grow Small Groups 8 8 1.5% Grow Small Groups Participation 54 56 -4.1% Give Offering Received $6,222 $5,882 5.8%…

Wesley Small Group Guide for April 15, 2018

Opening (5-10 minutes) Getting to Know You Questions Opening Prayer Study the Bible (10-20 minutes) Use these questions as you read the Bible with the daily reading plan and to discuss a passage of scripture with your Wesley Small Group. What excited or resonated with you? What challenged or frustrated you? What was confusing or did not make sense? How did this change your understanding of your faith and your relationship with God? Daily Reading Plan Last Sunday – Colossians…

Children’s Ministry Happenings for Week Ending April 15, 2018

We are planning to take a group of kids to camp at Camp Horizon (near Ark City) this summer from July 30 – August 3. The early bird deadline is coming up soon, so visit here if your kid is interested in going: https://horizoncenter.campbrainregistration.com We plan to do some fundraisers this spring/summer to help defray the costs. Other dates are available if those don’t work for your family; you can check out the details on the Horizons site. Also, there is a…

Congregational Metrics for Week Ending April 8, 2018

Pathway Weekly Metric Current Year Weekly Average Prior Year Weekly Average % Change Worship 9 a.m. Worship Attendance 69 68 2.5% Worship 11 a.m. Worship Attendance 91 97 -6.2% Worship Total Attendance 160 164 -2.6% Worship 9 a.m. 4 Week Reach 146 131 11.5% Worship 11 a.m. 4 Week Reach 185 206 -10.3% Worship Total 4 Week Reach 303 317 -4.5% Grow Small Groups 8 7 2.3% Grow Small Groups Participation 54 56 -3.4% Give Offering Received $6,157 $5,895 4.4%…

Wesley Small Group Guide for April 8, 2018

Opening (5-10 minutes) Getting to Know You Questions Opening Prayer Study the Bible (10-20 minutes) Use these questions as you read the Bible with the daily reading plan and to discuss a passage of scripture with your Wesley Small Group. What excited or resonated with you? What challenged or frustrated you? What was confusing or did not make sense? How did this change your understanding of your faith and your relationship with God? Daily Reading Plan Last Sunday – Isaiah…

Children’s Ministry Happenings for Week Ending April 8, 2018

Here’s what we have going on; please let me know if you have questions! Activity for 3rd – 5th grade boys: On April 13 starting at 4, we will have an ultimate capture the flag contest. If the weather allows, we’ll walk down to Gordy Park, otherwise we’ll stay at the church. We will play for awhile then will eat pizza around 5:30. Please let me know if you can come! I will need an accurate headcount for pizza-ordering purposes…this…