On Aug. 3, Margaret and Sebastian Twins made the their public profession of faith, received the gift of Holy Baptism and joined our church! What an amazing privilege to share in this gift of grace for them. We captured a few pics of their baptism below. Above is a picture of them right outside the FLC. Make sure to give them a warm First UMC welcome next time you see them!

Starting Thursday, September 4th, our church is kicking off two brand-new young adult groups designed just for you! Whether you’re looking for free food, real conversation, or just a break from the stress of school or work, these groups are all about finding community and faith together.

Lunch Break – Sundays at Noon
Right after worship, stick around for Lunch Break! We’ll head out (or bring in) lunch together every Sunday at 12:00 pm. It’s laid-back, no pressure, and a great way to connect with other students while sharing a meal. Come hungry, leave encouraged.

The Way – Thursdays at 7:00pm
Need a midweek reset? The Way meets every Thursday night at 7:00 pm in the Chapel (next door to the sanctuary). We’ll dive into real conversations about life and faith, ask big questions, dig into scripture, and figure out together what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world. Plus, there will always be snacks and laughter!

Both groups are open to all young adults. Whether you’re new in town or have been around forever, there’s a place for you here.
Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Bring your appetite.
For more info, contact Pastor Corey by CLICKING HERE or just show up! We’d love to see you!

On Sunday, Sept. 7, Pastor Charla will launch a 6-week Sunday morning class covering the basics of our Christian faith and the United Methodist Church. She’ll be teaching this hour-long class at 11:00 am in the FLC, shortly after Closer Walk worship is dismissed.

Topics include: what we believe about God, what salvation means, the role of the Holy Spirit, how we interpret scripture, a brief overview of the key Methodist beliefs, and the importance of Communion and Baptism.

Anyone is welcome to participate in this class; it is specifically designed for those who are not connected in a group or who are new to the Christian faith. If you are interested in this class, please send an email to Pastor Charla. She needs an estimate of those attending to prepare enough materials.

A new weekly women's bible study begins on Tuesday, September 2, at 9:30 am in the Parlor. They will be using Max Lucado's book, Life Lessons from Acts. Participants are not required to purchas a book, but books can be purchased from Amazon for $7. All are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please call Velda Lorenz, 405-269-8287.

Thank you to everyone who enjoyed our Momentum Youth Group's 4th annual "Welcome Back Hot Dog Stand." It was such a joy to welcome back everyone after summer by sharing lunch under the portico. And for inquiring minds, over 140 hotdogs served!

Martha McMillian and Jim Lawler will launch course called, Living the Questions, on Sunday afternoons, 4:30-6:00 pm -- starting Sept. 14. This course seeks to create a safe space to question and interact with one another around some of the most difficult perplexities of faith. Each session includes video reflections from leading Biblical scholars and probing group discussion. To be placed on the mailing list for upcoming class info, please email Pastor Charla by CLICKING HERE or call the church office (405) 372-5854.