Welcome, we're so glad you're here!
Welcome, we're so glad you're here!
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, one class meets at 11:00am. ‘America Street Sunday School’ led by Jen Rossnagel in room CB109 . You are invited to gather with others for conversation, study, and prayer whenever you can. No registration is required.
June 15, 2025
I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
Rev. Brady Whitton , Senior Pastor
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 gatherings, led by Shan Schatzle, Discover First Coordinator, will be held on July 6 at 9:45
a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Registration is not required. For more information, email Shan at shan@firstmethodist.org.
Interested in membership at 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” will be held on July 20 from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the Conference Center. Childcare and Sunday School for children and youth are available during this time. To register
visit: fumcbr.org/believebelong or click on the image above, For more information, contact Pattye Hewitt at welcome@firstmethodist.org.
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.
Revive225 is a ministry of First United Methodist Church. Hosting volunteers from all across the country, the goal of the ministry is to provide a safe, urban experience that helps students grow closer to God by serving the
community through home repair. Volunteering this week: First United Methodist Church, Ft. Worth, TX, and the Episcopal School, Baton Rouge, LA.
Youth Ministry What’s Up Wednesdays continues June 18 with paintball at Camp Istrouma! Transportation from
FUMC is provided departing at 5:00 p.m. and returning at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $30, with food included. Waiver and pre-sign up are required. More information can be found at www.firstmethodistyouth.org.
The Vacation Bible School (VBS) Hospitality Room is accepting monetary contributions and finger-food dessert donations for the week of VBS: June 23-27. Click on the graphic above or go to www.fumcbr.org/vbshosp to donate and access the sign-up. If you have questions, contact Robin Reed at robinreed@bellsouth.net.
Since January 26, our Love Your Neighbor Van has departed our church every Sunday at 8:30 AM to serve Baton Rouge's unhoused neighbors facing food insecurity. The van makes several stops to offer hot coffee, warm breakfast burritos, PB&J sandwiches, fruit, healthy snacks, and bottled water. We also provide new socks, t-shirts, first aid, and other supplies, such as tennis shoes, clothing, and hygiene items. Each week, we serve about 55 people, and our numbers are growing as our friends spread the word that we are trustworthy and caring!
Now we need to restock our inventory for summer. Please place donations in the large box near the America Street entrance. We need:
We are also registered on Amazon!
If you have questions, please call or text Sandra Jones at (225) 937-9453.
The summer family mission benefits the Love Your Neighbor van. Over the next two months, families are asked to donate these three items: flushable wipes, men’s crew socks, and soft-baked breakfast bars (like Nutri Grain).
Donations can be brought to the collection bins by the church office and the America Street welcome desk.
America Street Slide Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in helping with slides during service, email Sophia Abbott at sabbott@firstmethodist.org
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