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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, 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.
Today's Sermon + Scripture
Scripture: John 20:19-31
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
Sermon: “Where Do You See Jesus?”
Rev. Kale Wetekamm, Associate Pastor, Director of Youth Ministry
Today's worship music
Raise A Hallelujah
Raise A Hallelujah
Raise A Hallelujah
By: Bethel Music
He Lives
Raise A Hallelujah
Raise A Hallelujah
By: Church Of The City
Goodness of God
Goodness of God
Goodness of God
By: Bethel Music
My Testimony
Goodness of God
Goodness of God
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, will be on May 4 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 May 18 from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the Conference Center. Childcare and Sunday School for children and youth are available during this time. 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, we will find a time that works in your schedule.
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.
Grief Support Group
Attend “Love that Lasts” – A Workshop to Build Deeper Connection, Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is for couples of all ages and orientations, married or dating. Space is limited! Sign up today. Facilitators include: Patt Aptaker, Ph.D.; Thomas Lorando, LCSW; Liz Jones, LMSW; and Sarah Oldendorf, LPC. Cost $125 per couple (breakfast and lunch included). Questions? Reach out to Pattye Hewitt at phewitt@firstmethodist.org. Register by clicking on the image above.
Concerts With a Cause
Concerts with a Cause at First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge presents Holden Miller, Associate Director of Music & Organist, in a recital of solo and collaborative works for organ on Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. The one-hour concert will feature Dr. Andrew W.
Parker, Associate Professor of Oboe, and Dr. Kendra Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Saxophone, of the Louisiana State University School of Music. Underwritten by the Gene and Virginia Worley Music Endowment, this concert is free and open to the public. A voluntary offering will be your opportunity to support Baton Rouge Youth Oasis, who has been supporting youth and young adults recovering from the trauma of homelessness and family separation through housing, healthcare, and advocacy since 1998. Childcare is provided during the concert.
VBS/ Mission Day Camp
Vacation Bible School and Mission Day Camp registrations are open! VBS (June 23-27) is for rising pre-k4 to 6th graders, and MDC (July 7-10) is for rising 4th-6th graders. Invite your friends and sign up at www.firstmethodistchildren.org.
Early Learning Center Summer Camp
Registration is now open for Early Learning Center Summer Camp (May 27-August 1)! ELC is offering a fun-filled, engaging experience for children who have completed kindergarten through 11 years old. Children will experience field trips, theme weeks packed with fun activities, art projects, recreation activities, and so much more! You may pick which weeks you would like your camper to attend. Meals and snacks are provided. Register at www.elcbr.com.
Summer Youth Mission Trips
AMST Slides Volunteers needed!
Register now for Youth Summer Mission Trips! The Sr. High School Trip (May 24-June 1) to Oljato, UT, is for youth who have completed 8th-12th grade, and the Jr. High Mystery Mission Trip (July 22-25) is for youth who have completed 6th-8th grade. Visit www.firstmethodistyouth.org to sign up!
AMST Slides Volunteers needed!
AMST Slides Volunteers needed!
America Street Slide Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in helping with slides during service, email Sophia Abbott at sabbott@firstmethodist.org
Online Giving
Online Giving
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.