A note from Pastor Travis 7/25/24
You are reading this article on July 25. However, Kate and I are away on the mission trip, so I wrote this article on July 16. However, I am sure that we are having a great time on mission trip and are doing …
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A note from Pastor Travis 07/04/24
Greetings on this 4th of July. As we celebrate our nation’s birth, I give thanks for our country and pray that we embody all of the values that we hold high. May God bless you as you celebrate. Have a great day, enjoying …
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 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 …
We Need Doors!
The Leadership Team is planning a display for the church front lawn to be a welcoming symbol to people in our community and to celebrate our status as a Reconciling Congregation. We will be painting doors in different colors of …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/28/24
Today we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week. The events that unfold over the next few days are at the heart of our tradition and our faith. We worship a risen Christ and a liberating Gospel. We believe …