November Message from Rev. Coplin
Church, Peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is with sadness that I have been following the latest news this week in our Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Last Sunday marked the deadline for churches seeking to depart the UMC by year’s end to conduct their congregational […]
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Bulletin & Opportunities for Connection – 12/4/2022
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION Sunday, December 4 8:30 a.m. – Coffee Time – FLC 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:00 a.m. – Worship in Sanctuary Monday, December 5 6:00 p.m. – Ultreya – Many 6:00 p.m. – Boy Scouts – FLC Tuesday, December 6 12:00 p.m. – Lion’s Club 7:00 p.m. – Choir & Cantata Practice […]
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Operation Moonlight Mission – 12/2/2022
Free Childcare During Moonlight Madness in Many So you can shop till you drop! Ages: 4-12 Date: December 2, 2022 Time: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Place: First United Methodist Church Family Life Center Fun activities planned and supper will be provided Please call the church office at 256-3632 to register your children
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Thanksgiving Food Collection
While many of us are blessed to have a full table at Thanksgiving, surrounded by family, friends and food, others are not so fortunate. Help to make someone else’s Thanksgiving better by donating the following items to our little free pantry in November: Stuffing or dressing mix Cornbread mix Cranberry sauce Canned vegetables Canned sweet […]
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October Message from Rev. Coplin
Church, In continuing our series on living our faith on October 2, we explored the story of Timothy who was raised in the faith of his mother, Eunice and grandmother, Lois. Though we have no real way of knowing if they anticipated the particular struggles that Timothy would face, Paul was confident that the sincere […]
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Informational Resources Regarding UMC Disaffiliation
Friends, As I mentioned last Sunday, I have put together a list of resources to share with you about the United Methodist Church split and the process for leaving the UMC, which is called “disaffiliation.” This issue revolves around the marriage and ordination of self-avowed practicing homosexual members of the UMC. If you are not yet […]
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“The Great Giveaway” – 9/17/2022
On Saturday, September 17th at 8:00 a.m. the missions committee will be having “The Great Giveaway”. This has been such a success before that we decided to do it again. Please look around your house for things that you can part with. There are many needy people in our community that would appreciate anything that […]
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UMF Study – 9/15/2022
The United Women in Faith Invite you to Please join us on Thursday, September 15 For the Study To be held in the Fellowship Hall Beginning at 9:30 am with refreshments, 10:00 am Study, Lunch, Concluding by 2:30 pm. Contact Carolyn Dove (225) 931-1666 or catdove@soft-spec.com for additional information
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September Newsletter & Message
I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. – Ephesians 3:18-19 NRSV Church, If you have been […]
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Home-made Ice Cream Social – 9/7/2022
Home-made Ice Cream Social Wednesday, Sept. 7, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Please bring either home-made ice cream or finger foods (sandwiches, chips, etc.) Home
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