The Annual FUMC Thanksgiving Dinner will be Saturday, November 17 beginning at 5 PM in the Social Hall. Meat, drinks, and rolls will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share and enjoy the evening of good fellowship.
Category: Events
Church Events, dinners, community outreach, food/clothing drives, etc…
Advent Bible Study
Please join us for the Advent Bible Study, “Because of Bethlehem” led by Pastor Doug on Wednesday nights during Advent, beginning November 28 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Green Street. We are asking for a $5 donation toward the purchase of the books.
Rice Bowl Challenge
Go Friends Families along with FUMC Youth families are participating in ” Rice Bowls Challenge Fill a Bowl, Feed a Child”. The families will take a “rice bowl” bank home and then they have from November 1 till November 29 to fill it up. The banks will be returned and broken to tally up their amounts. We would like the church family to join in the challenge, so I will have a large bank placed in the sanctuary for you to drop any loose change you have. We will see how many children we can feed with our collected efforts. If you would like to read more about this go to WWW.RICEBOWLS.org or contact the church office 304.258.2766. THE CHALLENGE IS ON !!!!!!!!!!
Pastor Appreciation Sunday
Pastor Appreciation luncheon will be this Sunday, October 28, immediately following the second service. A card basket will be available for those wishing to give cards or gifts to our pastor.
All Saints Sunday
FUMC will celebrate All Saints Sunday, November 4, at both services. Attendees are encouraged to bring votive candles to light in remembrance of their loved ones as we celebrate their lives.
Halloween Outreach
Trick or Treat Outreach at FUMC will be Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. As we have done for the past several years, we will hand out candy on behalf of FUMC. If you would like to donate, individually wrapped candy may be left at the church office through October 30. The FUMC happenings that evening are growing each year. We appreciate volunteers. If you would like to help that evening, please contact a member of The Melvin C. McBee Fellowship Sunday School Class. This year, we are offering our parking lot for trunk or treat. Should anyone be interested in being a trunk or treat “vendor” please contact the Church Office 304.258.2766 or e-mail firstumc3@frontier.com.
Bishop Easterling Holding Listening Sessions
Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling will be in the Western Region, for both the Cumberland-Hagerstown and Frederick Districts, on November 11 from 3 – 5 pm @ Grace UMC, 712 W Church St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-4560 for a “Listening Session.” There are 3 parking lots as well as on street parking available.
A Listening Session is an open forum for pastor and church members to come and share thoughts, questions, insights on all issues affecting the church and their church.
Youth Apple Butter Breakfast
FUMC Youth Group will be having a breakfast Saturday, October 6, 6:00 AM -9:00 AM in the Social Hall open to the public. All proceeds will go to benefit activities of the Youth Group this year. FUMC Youth Group will be having a breakfast next Saturday, October 6, 6:00 AM -9:00 AM in the Social Hall. All proceeds will go to benefit activities of the Youth Group this year. If you can provide some time to volunteer on Saturday (the breakfast) or Sunday (help with parking), please contact Amy Hatcher or the church office 304.258.2766.
Youth Group Opening Night
Youth Group Opening Night
September 23, 2018
5:00 – 8:00 PM
6th graders & Up
Come out to The Blue, bring a friend, see what we are about!
Hamburgers & hot dogs will be served
Bring a side dish to share
We will have games, and an epic paint balloon challenge!
Questions: contact the church office 304.258.2766 or firstumc3@frontier.com
*Anyone who wants to participate in the paint balloon challenge should wear old clothes and bring a towel!
*Anyone who does not have a teen, but would like to donate a dessert or side dish, it would be MOST appreciated! You may drop off your dish at The Blue between 3:00 – 5:00 PM. You are also WELCOME to stay and watch the festivities.
Homecoming Weekend
An exciting weekend coming up September 22 & 23 at FUMC. A few of the events planned at both campuses are:
Saturday, September 22 — The Blue
Car Show beginning at 10 AM (prizes awarded)
Craft Fair beginning at 10 AM
Cake Walk, Games & Activities, Burgers, Hot Dogs & Drinks
Sunday, September 23 – Green Street
Guest Speaker, Sunday Morning at 10:00 AM Service
Special Message: Pastor Doug
Covered dish luncheon at 11:30 AM
Homecoming Choir & Hymn Sing at 1:00 PM.
Presentation: of Past Ministers and FUMC members who went into ministry