Here's what you need to know
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: Selected verses from Genesis 12, 15, 18, 21, and 22
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord, and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I be fruitful?” After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.” Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. And the two of them walked on together. Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them walked on together. When they came to the place that God had shown him, Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place “The Lord will provide,” as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”
Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.
Sermon: “The Bible Jesus Knew: Abraham & Sarah”
Rev. Brady Whitton
Today's worship music
You Make Me Brave
You Make Me Brave
You Make Me Brave
By: Bethel Music
Give Me Faith
You Make Me Brave
You Make Me Brave
By: Elevation Worship
Send Me
You Make Me Brave
New Wine
By: Bethel Music
New Wine
I Will Follow
New Wine
By: Hillsong Worship
I Will Follow
I Will Follow
I Will Follow
By: Chris Tomlin
Announcements
Newcomer Coffee
Believe and Belong
Believe and Belong
If you are new to First United Methodist and are ready to learn more or have questions, we invite you to join us for a Newcomer Coffee today from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Ory Parish Hall. Registration is helpful but not required. For information, contact Shan Schatzle, at shan@firstmethodist.org.
Register by clicking the image above.
Believe and Belong
Believe and Belong
Believe and Belong
Are you discerning becoming a member of FUMC or ready to join? Attend the next Believe & Belong on July 19 from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in the Conference Center. Childcare and Children’s Sunday School are available during this hour. Register by scanning the QR code. Questions? Email Shan Schatzle, at shan@firstmethodist.org.
Resource Table
Believe and Belong
Resource Table
Looking to grow your love for God, self, and others? Stop by the Resource Table located in the front of the gym near the ramp and help yourself to a Bible and highly recommended books. These free resources will encourage and inspire you in following Jesus and loving others in his name.
Announcements Cont.
Love Your Neighbor Van Needs Help!
The Love Your Neighbor Van needs restocking! Please place your donations in the box near the America Street entrance. Visit the Love Your Neighbor Van Amazon Registry by clicking on the image above. We need flushable wipes, XL gym shorts, XL lightweight track pants and fruit cups.
Thank You, Pattye!
Pattye Hewitt, Executive Director of Adult Education, Hospitality, and Care, has accepted an appointment to serve as pastor to a United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, beginning July 1. Her last day with us in worship will be next Sunday, June 14. In gratitude for her service to our church, we would like to celebrate Pattye that day with a reception in the Ory Parish Hall after each service. If you would like to send a card or a note to Pattye, you can bring it to the reception, or you can mail it to her in care of the church (930 North Boulevard, 70802) before June 14.
Kids and Youth love summer at FUMC!
- Register today for Vacation Bible School (July 13-17 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Children entering pre-K4 (who are potty trained) to those entering 6th grade are invited to become VBS Challengers and gear up for frosty games, snowy surprises, lessons about resilience and faith. Cost is $45/child and includes materials, t-shirt, and a daily snack. The deadline to register is June 15, and there is an option for pre-care and after-care at ELC summer camp. Visit www.firstmethodistchildren.org to sign up!!
- Youth Ministry What’s Up Wednesdays continue on June 10 with Celebrity Charity Trivia at Schlittz and Giggles (2355 Ferndale Ave.) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The event is open to all youth who completed 6th-12th grade. Invite your friends and bring $30! More information can be found at www.firstmethodistyouth.org.
The Century Fund
Easter Sunday marked the centennial of the completion and dedication of the sanctuary. In celebration of this milestone, we will receive a special offering throughout the year to launch the Century Fund. This new fund will help FUMC provide lasting support to local nonprofit partners in Baton Rouge. We are grateful for the support the campaign has already received. As we continue working toward our goal of $1,000,000, we invite you to pray about how you will support this effort. Click on the image above to make a gift.
Revive 225 Dessert Volunteers Needed
This summer, Revive225 will welcome four mission groups to our community!
One meaningful way we can welcome is by providing homemade or store-bought desserts for our guests during their stay. Please click on the image above to review available dates and sign-up to help. Have questions? Contact Sophia Abbott at sabbott@firstmethodist.org.
Grace Notes
We invite you to become part of Grace Notes, a writing ministry of our church dedicated to sending handwritten cards and notes of encouragement to people beyond the walls of our congregation. You do not need to be a “gifted writer” to participate. A few heartfelt sentences, a scripture verse, or a simple reminder of God’s love can make a meaningful impact. Recipient names will be provided to writers each week. If you would like to be part of Grace Notes, or learn more about this ministry, please contact Bob Mann, Coordinator, at gracenotes@firstmethodist.org.
Online and Television Volunteers Needed
Online and Television Volunteers Needed
Online and Television Volunteers Needed
The reach of worship services at First United Methodist Church is broad. An average of 800 people view our services online throughout each week. The television broadcast is viewed by an estimated 12,000 households each week. The broadcast ministries are making disciples beyond the walls of the church via radio, television, Facebook, YouTube, and the church’s website. Consider sharing these “viewing” opportunities with friends in the community. The online and television ministry is always looking to involve more people. If you are interested, email Stephen Loy at stephen@firstmethodist.org.