We are excited to announce that Mike and Laura Bosma officially joined our church last Sunday. Make sure to extend a warm First UMC welcome next time you see them.

I played soccer for several seasons when I was in elementary school. When my team won lots of games, I sat on the bench. When my team was in a losing streak, I got to be on the field more. I distinctly remember enjoying losing seasons more because I got to get in the game. I want to be on the field. I want to play the game. What about you?

Pastor Corey and I are inviting you to move from the bench to the playing field. Starting next week, each Sunday will include a specific invitation to put your faith into action and to connect with others who are serving Christ too.

As we look forward to fall, get ready! When the coach looks over the roster, be ready to hear your name called. It is time to Get in the Game!

Serving with you,
Pastor Charla

The Children’s Weekend Food Sack Program would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to all the students and staff from Vacation Bible School for the donation of $1,082.00! Thank you for selecting this program as your bible school project. This will help feed and provide a weekend food sack for many children when school starts. You are all a blessing, and this donation will certainly be of help for this upcoming school year!  
– The Weekend Food Sacks Steering Team

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A LAY SERVANT is a member of a local church who is ready and desires to serve the church and who is well informed on the scriptures and doctrine, heritage, organization, and life of the United Methodist Church. A CERTIFIED LAY SERVANT is one who has received specific training to develop skills in witnessing the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and community leadership, care-giving ministries, teaching and serving their local Church. Applicants must be active in their support of their local church and must be interested in the growth of their personal faith.

The North Central District is offering a lay servant training on Saturday, September 13 at New Hope United Methodist Church starting at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. New Hope UMC is located at 614 N. Garland  Enid, OK  73703. This training is FREE.
Registration closes at the end of the day on September 6.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.  It is helpful if you will also email Pastor Charla by CLICKING HERE and let her know you’ve registered.

Our hearts are broken for all those impacted by the recent floods in the Texas Hill Country, especially those who have lost loved ones. If you would like to donate toward flood relief, please CLICK HERE.