We are excited to announce that Kylee Kemper joined our congregation last Sunday as an affiliate member at the 11:10am service. Be sure to give her a warm welcome next time you see her!

The dates of the 2026 Spiritual Formation are quickly approaching! This retreat is scheduled for April 17-19. Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 7.

The retreat will be held at Camp Egan, a beautiful location along the Baron Fork Creek, east of Tahlequah, OK on Hwy 62. We’ll be staying in the lodge which has hotel style room accommodations and a large gathering area in the entry way. The camp staff will serve us four meals during our stay: breakfast on Saturday through breakfast on Sunday. You are welcome to eat your Friday evening meal on the way to camp. You may also reserve a sack supper to eat upon arrival at no additional charge. Retreatants must be 18 years or older.

CLICK HERE to register.

Cost:
$125 double occupancy
$250 single occupancy

Our retreat time will include a nice mix of time together and time in solitude. We’ll have three teaching sessions with our retreat leader, Dr. Escamilla and three worship services led by Pastor Charla and Dr. Escamilla together.

This retreat is designed as an intentional time away to pay attention to God’s voice in your life. “Come away to a quiet place and rest . . .” Mark 6:31

On Good Friday, April 3, at 7:00pm, we'll gather in the sanctuary for worship. Good Friday is the day we observe Jesus' death on the cross. Our time of worship will be somber and reflective. Our choir will sing a special anthem over us. We'll have seven devotions at the foot of the cross. As we hear about Jesus' last breath, darkness will descend. We'll depart in silence.

Hop on over for a morning of Easter fun! Join us Saturday, April 4th from 10:00am-12:00pm for our exciting Eggstravaganza featuring the Easter Bunny, thrilling egg hunts, tasty snow cones, and lots of games for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends, bring your baskets, and get ready for a morning full of smiles and fun!

Egg Hunt Times:
0-4 yrs 11:00am
5-8 yrs 11:20am
9 & Up 11:40am

THIS EVENT WILL BE IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER!

The Church office will be closed Monday, April 6, for Easter Monday.

Easter Monday is the day following Easter Sunday, serving as a continuation of the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection and a time for reflection.

Throughout this Lenten season, we have come together in generosity to support Rise Against Hunger, raising nearly $10,000 to help combat hunger around the world. We are just shy of our goal! If you have not yet given, now is the time to help us cross the finish line! Your gifts will support our meal packing event on May 3, where we will prepare over 21,000 meals for those in need. Let’s finish strong and reach this goal together!

We are in the season of budget preparation. Our new budget year will run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Our Finance Chair, Roger McMillian, is requesting any and all feedback regarding funding priorities, amounts requested, and/or questions about budget process be directed to Daniel Guthrie, our Business Administrator.

Please email Daniel at dguthrie@fumcstw.org so that feedback will be in writing. Feedback deadline: April 15. In the last half of April, we’ll be putting the budget together. We are planning to bring it for final approval on May 21 at our Church Council meeting. All feedback and input is appreciated.

Finals are quickly approaching, so it’s time to send Care Packages to our College students! The Youth want to let them know they are being thought of and prayed for during the most stressful week of their year!  If you want a box sent to your college-age student in time for finals week, register them by Monday, April 20, by CLICKING HERE.  A card-only option is also available.

If you have questions, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries, Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org