A note from Pastor Travis 6/27/24
A few weeks ago, Chuck and I had a Facebook “chat” about the deep privileged to be the pastor of First UMC Melrose. Our church is a gift and a blessing. The reason that it is such a wonderful church community can …
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A note from Pastor Travis 5/30/24
June is here at last and I wanted to remind you of some special events that will be taking place. Mark your calendar and join us! On June 9 we have two special events. The first is Graduation Sunday. We will be celebrating …
FUMC SPRING YARD and BAKE SALE 2024
Saturday, June 8th First United Methodist Melrose will hold its annual Spring Yard Sale Saturday, June 8th!! Remember – when doing your ‘Spring Cleaning’, put things aside for our Yard Sale! Please Note: We will not be accepting clothing of …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/23/24
Last Sunday we held our Haitian Flag Day potluck. It was a great success. The food and fellowship were wonderful and we raised $1,390 for our ministry in L’asile! This money will go to bless children. Thanks you for everyone who came and who participated. If …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/16/24
This Sunday is Pentecost and we are celebrating the birth of the Church by living out its mission. At Pentecost, the disciples spoke in a variety of languages, so that each one there could understand the Gospel message in their …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/9/24
We are still in the early part of May, but today we are going to look ahead to June. There are some important things happening that we want to share with you, so that you can put them on your …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/2/24
“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Over the last two weeks, I have been sending you updates about the United Methodist General Conference. So much has happened and is …
5/19/24 Church Potluck & Fundraiser!
May 19 is Pentecost! A wonderful day that celebrates God’s Spirit leading the disciples into the world. May 19 is also Haitian Flag Day, and to celebrate, we are holding a church potluck immediately following worship. The Zama family is …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/18/24
The two United Methodist churches in Ruston, Louisiana have both disaffiliated and have joined the Global Methodist Church. However, a group of members (now former members) from these two congregations who were displeased with this situation have started working with …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/11/24
Last Sunday during our prayer time Bert told us that students in Melrose will be taking part in the ‘Day of Silence’ this Friday, April 12. Yesterday, I went to the https://www.glsen.org/dayofnosilence website to learn more about it. Here is what …