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Childcare
Children and Youth
Children and Youth
Childcare is available during all services for children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Check-in is located across the welcome desk in the Conference Center Lobby. Children are also welcome to stay In Worship.
Children and Youth
Children and Youth
Children and Youth
FUMC offers Sunday morning groups for children and youth from 9:40-10:40 a.m. Let us assist you in finding a group by visiting the Check-in table located across from the welcome desk in the Conference Center lobby.
Adults
Children and Youth
Adults
We believe that being a part of a small group or class is one of the best ways to nurture your life with God. Each Sunday following the worship service, two classes meet at 11:00am. ‘America Street Sunday School’ led by Jen Rossnagel in room CB109 and ‘Relaxed Deep Dive’ led by Josh & Sandy Glass in AB105. You are invited to gather with others for conversation, study, and prayer whenever you can. No registration is required.
Today's Sermon + Scripture
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body.While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
Sermon: “Does Jesus Still Matter” (Part 4): The Path of Victory
Rev. Brady Whitton
Today's worship music
This Is Amazing Grace
This Is Amazing Grace
This Is Amazing Grace
By: Phil Wickham
What A Beautiful Name
This Is Amazing Grace
This Is Amazing Grace
By: Hillsong Worship
Communion Song
Communion Song
Communion Song
By: Johnathan Stockstill
Resurrecting
Communion Song
Communion Song
By: Elevation Worship
Announcements
Discover First Table
Discover First Table
Discover First Table
A great place to learn more about First United Methodist Church is at the monthly “Discover First” gathering in the Ory Parish Hall. The next gathering, led by Shan Schatzle, Discover First Coordinator, are today at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Registration is not required. For more information, email Shan at shan@firstmethodist.org.
Believe and Belong
Discover First Table
Discover First Table
Do you want to become a member of First United Methodist Church? “Believe & Belong” is where you will learn what it means to believe in Jesus and belong to this community of faith. The next “Believe & Belong” is on March 30 from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the Conference Center. For more information about joining FUMC, or to register to attend the next “Believe & Belong,” contact Pattye Hewitt at welcome@firstmethodist.org If you are unable to attend in-person, please reach out and we will find a time that works in your schedule.
We welcome the following persons who joined FUMC at Believe & Belong on January 26: Edward Avant, Frank and Ashley Brost, Meredith Davis, Robert and Francie Dillard, Thomas French, Brian, Anita, Salena, and Mia Gouri, Scott and Shannon Haltom, Aimee Haynes, Mike Noonan, Eric and Lindsey Pierce, Art Smith, and Shannon Walsh.
Resource Table
Discover First Table
Resource Table
Visit the Resource Table in the gym where you will find books to inspire your life with God:
John Wesley: Holiness of Heart & Life; Good & Beautiful God; and Making Sense of the Bible. If you have questions or want to learn more about God, contact Pattye at phewitt@firstmethodist.org.
Announcements Cont.
68th Annual FUMC Youth Boot Ball
Youth in grades 6th-12th are invited to saddle up and put their dancin’ boots on at the 68th Annual FUMC Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 8 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the FUMC Joe Dean Gymnasium (3rd Floor)! Dress to the theme: denim, western boots, cowboy/girl hats, or come in semi-formal attire. Purchase tickets ($20) online through February 7, or $25 at the door. Get your tickets at www.firstmethodistyouth.org or click on the image above to goto the direct source. Tickets include a DJ, prizes, food, and a photo booth. Youth parents, join us tonight from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the 3rd-floor gym to help with Mardi Gras Ball decorations, or come Wednesday, February 5 from 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Calling all girls and the special father figures in their life...the FUMC Children’s Ministry invites you to the Daddy Daughter Dance on Thursday, February 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.! Tickets are $20 per family (1 adult and up to 4 kids ages birth-5th grade). Come for dancing, photos, food, and lots of fun! Register online at www.firstmethodistchildren.org. All are invited to support the Children's Ministry by donating flowers, desserts, door prizes, or helping with the event! Click on the image above to sign up and thank you for your support!
Habitat For Humanity Work Day
Habitat for Humanity Work Day — Love your neighbor by joining in the First United Methodist Habitat Work Day on Saturday, February 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2909 Dayton St. Volunteers (must be at least 16 years old) are asked to arrive by 7:45 a.m. for a safety meeting. All tools and necessary safety equipment will be provided, and lunch will be served to all participants. To register, or if you have any questions, please email Tonni McCollister
at tonnimccollister@gmail.com. (Volunteers are also needed on Wednesday, February 19, and Wednesday, March 12.)
“Concerts with a Cause” featuring VOCES8
Purchase your ticket! “Concerts with a Cause” featuring VOCES8 in concert at First United Methodist Church, Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. benefiting Volunteers in Public Schools (V.I.P.S.). VOCES8 is among the most celebrated choral ensembles internationally. The 2023 Grammy- nominated British vocal ensemble is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring extensively, versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble’s performance ethos. VOCES8 is the world’s top-streaming classical vocal group.
This concert is graciously underwritten to
enable 100% of ticket sales to benefit V.I.P.S.
Purchase tickets ($30) by visiting
fumcbr.org/concert or by clicking on the image above.
Tickets are available by presale only and will not be available at the door.
Men's and Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars to attend FUMC’s annual Men’s Retreat (March 21-
23) and Women’s Retreat (March 28-30). Each retreat will be held at the Wesley Center in Woodworth, LA – a two-hour drive from Baton Rouge. These all-inclusive weekends will include single lodging accommodations, meals, and all program materials. Cost is $325.00 per person. Questions? Contact Pattye Hewitt at phewitt@firstmethodist.org.
ELC Chapel
Each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-9:45 a.m., 50 students from the Early Learning Center join our Music and Children’s Ministries for a chapel service where they sing, dance, play games, and learn about their faith. If you have a passion for the children of the church and would like to get involved in ELC Chapel, please contact Sarah Wright, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry, at swright@firstmethodist.org.
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE) is a series of interactive, small-group workshops designed to connect people to their community. Participants build essential skills to recognize their responses to stress and trauma, learn practical ways to support others, and work together to identify resources and take meaningful action. We invite you to attend the first of three transformative workshops at FUMC on Sunday, February 2 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Facilitator is Georgia Small, PLPC. This program is free, with food and snacks provided. Contact Jennifer Carwile at m4sj2020@gmail.com to register.
Weekday Greeters
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Are you a people-person looking to serve FUMC with your gifts of presence and service? Come spend a little time welcoming people visiting the church and greeting callers with a cheerful hello. Morning and afternoon times are available.
Contact cgeeting@firstmethodist.org for more information or to sign-up.
Recurring Gifts
Communities Organizing for Power through Empathy (COPE)
Men’s Walk to Emmaus retreat
Consider setting up a recurring gift: Recurring gifts provide essential stability for our church, helping us know how much income to expect and to manage cash flow throughout the year. Here’s how you can set up a recurring gift online:
1. Click on the image above, which directs you to the correct website.
2. Select the “recurring” option, then select the dollar amount you would like to give, or write in your own amount.
3. Select where you would like your money to go. If you are making a general gift, please select “General Project Fund.”
4. Please enter your personal information. Note that a receipt will be emailed to the email address provided.
5. Select how you would like to pay for this gift. Depending on what type of phone you have, you may see Apple Pay
or Google Pay as options.
To make a recurring gift via ACH bank draft, please mail the church a voided check (or place in the offering basket), and a note indicating the gift amount and whether you would like it to be drafted on the 5th or 20th of each month. Checks can be mailed to FUMC, attn: Destiny Muse, 930 North Blvd, Baton
Rouge LA 70802. Questions? Please contact Destiny Muse at dmuse@firstmethodist.org.
Men’s Walk to Emmaus retreat
Men’s Walk to Emmaus retreat
Men’s Walk to Emmaus retreat
February 20-23, 2025 ~ Broadmoor UMC, Baton Rouge, LA.
Walk to Emmaus (separate Women’s Walk and Men’s Walk) is a three-day experience designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, congregations, and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church. Reverend Whitton will serve as Spiritual Director
for this upcoming retreat. Interested in applying or want to know more? Contact Pattye Hewitt by at phewitt@firstmethodist.org or by calling 225-383-4777 ext. 255.
Online Giving
Men’s Walk to Emmaus retreat
Online Giving
If you would like to further our mission through your generosity, Click on the image above, where you will be directed to our giving page.