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This Sunday in worship, we will be reflecting on Matthew 4:12-23, the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Matthew’s telling of the call of those first disciples is a story of two kingdoms — the heavenly Kingdom and Rome. …
Most Sunday’s, during prayer time, I ask the question, “where have you seen God in the last week?” This is an important question because it gives us the opportunity to review our week and recognize our blessings. Hopefully, over time, …
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026. I pray that this will be a blessed year for you and for our church. If the rest of the year is as eventful as January will be, then our church will have a banner year! Below …
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church stands in full solidarity with The Evangelical Methodist Churches of Latin America and the Caribbean (CIEMAL) and wholeheartedly affirms their Pastoral Letter in the Face of the Military Action of the United …
I love January, and not just because it’s the month of my daughter, Ashley, and my birthdays. I love January because a New Year feels like a fresh start. Now, we all know that despite the turning of the calendar to a …
Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck Fundraiser Thank you to all who came! We raised $2265 towards our goal of $5000 by May! You can make a donation any time. You can write a check to the church and put “Haiti” in …
Merry Christmas! I am writing this on the morning of December 23, and they say that we might have a white Christmas this year. By the time you read this article, you will know the answer to that question. Regardless, I hope …
Can you believe that it is almost Christmas? Advent has been speeding by us. However, it has been a great Advent here at First UMC, Melrose! Our Christmas Eve plans are filled with excitement, too! I have heard the choir …
I can’t wait for Sunday! Every Sunday is special, especially in Advent, but this Sunday is the pageant. What a blessing it is to have the Christmas story shared through the energy and excitement of our children. This is a great Sunday to …
Greetings Church Family, Sunday, November 23rd was Stewardship Sunday, when people submitted their pledges for 2026. After two weeks of receiving pledges, we are off to a great start. Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge. If you have not yet …