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First Church Family: I pray that you are aware of God’s presence. Sometimes cares of the world invade that place in our hearts meant for God, causing our Heavenly Father to seem to be far away. Over and over, the Apostle Paul reminds us that there is nowhere we can go to be out of God’s presence. It is my prayer that wherever you are, you will remember that truth. There are several things that I want to share with…
Bless This Meal – November 23, 2024
I would like to donate towards “Bless This Meal” Thanksgiving Celebration 2024 Name: _____________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________ Included for Meals: $ ________________________($30/meal) I would like to Volunteer: ____ Thursday, November 21 @ 4:00pm (Set-up) ____ Saturday, November 23 @ 9:00am – 11:30am ____ Saturday, November 23 @ 11:00am – 1:00pm
From the Pastor
First Church Family: I imagine that with me, you are happy that the elections are over. I also imagine that, with me, you can report that some of those you voted for won, and some lost. But, as I closed last Sunday’s sermon: regardless of what comes out of the elections, “our God remains on the Throne!” That is what unifies us. My goodness, we need something to unify us! And that can only be our faith in our LORD…
Letter from the Pastor
First Church Family: We are a month into fall! That’s hard to believe, but when we are busy, time flies! And my goodness, has time flown. Our fall programs, and especially those surrounding music, are well underway; as are our local missions of Backpack Ministry, Room at the Table, CCC & TI student support, etc. And of course, added to that are our efforts to support those who are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Our financial contributions to…
From the Pastor
First Church Family: I remember growing up that we looked for the first frost around October 15, and by golly that still seems to be pretty close. Cooler weather has arrived. Thank you for your responses to the needs of those who were devasted by Helene. We have delivered goods, and received offerings totaling more than $10,000 for relief. Those monies, and any additional ones, will go straight to families in western North Carolina who are in need. But now,…
From the Pastor
October 10, 2024 First Church Family: Thank you for being an incredible church! Every time we choose to support a mission/ministry, you are all in; and over the past months there have been so many of them. Our prayers continue for those affected by the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A tragic news report shared that as flood waters rose in Buncombe County, one little boy was swept away from his mother. Though shrouded with grief, that mother later said that…
Hurricane Helene Relief Monetary Donation Information
Hurricane Helene Relief Monetary Donation Information Many of us are contributing to relief efforts through our financial gifts. When you write a check, make the check to: “FUMC” with the memo line either: “UMCOR Helene recovery” or something similar. Our financial secretary will be alert for those memos, and get funds transferred to UMCOR for disaster relief in our state. Please remember that there are no administrative costs. Every dollar we contribute through UMCOR will go straight to those in…
From the Pastor – Hurricane Helene Update #3
October 8, 2024 First Church Family: Please read the following message closely. Things are changing rapidly in the area of Helene response needs. I will keep us updated every several days. Our Bennett Brittain and I delivered a truck load of cases of water, paper towels, toilet paper, flash lights with extra batteries, batteries, children’s diapers, women’s hygiene products, dog food, and much more to the UMC district office in North Wilkesboro on Monday morning. Volunteers were there to help…
10-6-24 Service
Hello Church Family, The 10-6-24, Sunday 11am service is up on YouTube for viewing. Thank you for your understanding our internet went down. Thank you, Danny
Letter from the Pastor: Hurricane Helene #2
First Church Family, We continue to offer prayers for our brothers and sisters in areas decimated by Hurricane Helene. Every day there are more stories of those who lost their lives in the storm. Many of you have connections in the areas who were worst hit. Three of my niece’s neighbors drowned in Swannanoa. Just a reminder, we will receive a special offering for Helene on Sunday. And we will also be collecting needed supplies for delivery to Boone, Hendersonville…
From the Pastor
First Church Family: It’s interesting to note people’s responses when I tell them I am a Christian pastor. Some people immediately begin to tell me about their churches, and/or their niece or nephew who is in seminary somewhere; while other people “clam up” for fear of exposing some hidden sin. People who know what pastors do sometimes shake their heads, wondering how any one person could get it all done; while others ask what we do all week. I’m going…