Church guide

Good things come to those who wait. Anticipation comes with living- birthday parties, a family member’s visit, the quiz on Friday, a bonus check, summer vacation. It may come with a little dread. Much of the time it comes with excitement and a feeling it can’t get here soon enough. Join us this weekend for the message “Outpouring” where we will talk about a time when God’s Spirit was poured out and the Church was born. It is called Pentecost. That day heaven breaks out and lives were changed. It’s still happening! We hope to see you! Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:35am, 9:45am, 11am, 12:35pm *Following the Saturday evening service there will be a time of prayer as we send off our youth and leaders on a mission trip to Memphis. Please join us.

Do you have a prayer concern? Click on the link below. You may submit your prayer request knowing someone will join with you in praying.

Thank you to all who helped with the Summer Food Program Extravaganza! Here are some highlights of the week. If you would like to help prepare the meals each week, you may contact Troy or Zanita McCrory at the number below. The McCrorys oversee the summer food program this year. Troy and Zanita McCrory 660.723.6417 📷: Kate Koenig

Please join Savanna and many of her friends on Monday at 6pm in the Eyesee Theater. Who is ROARing in anticipation of VB-YES?!

On Thursday evening REBOOT celebrated their Spring 2019 graduating class in the Friendship Hall of the Celebration Center. Thirteen graduates were recognized with one using FaceTime to be there for the ceremony. (Isn’t technology great?!) Congratulations, Graduates! First Church celebrates with you, the leaders, your family and friends! *REBOOT Combat Recovery is a 12-week faith-based trauma healing course designed to help combat veterans and their families recover from the spiritual and moral wounds of war. Since 2011, thousands of REBOOT graduates have seen their hope restored and lives transformed.

Please join us following the Saturday evening worship service as we send off our youth and leaders on a mission trip to Memphis, Tenn. We will meet at 6:30pm to pray over this group and all they will do in the week ahead.

You won't want to miss this! On Sunday, July 7, at 7pm Stumbling Saints will lead us in worship. Noah Burnett leads in worship with Stumbling Saints and will be joining the First Church Family in August! We hope you'll make plans to be part of this great night of worship and to welcome Noah and his wife, Nicole, as we look forward to them joining the ministry team of First Church!

Ladies! Movie Nights are baaaaaack! Key elements of a movie night 1. The movie 2. Friends 3. Snacks (of course) 4. Conversation The first showing is Miss Potter on Friday, June 21. This is for ALL women of the church, so bring a friend! Unlimited popcorn is provided. Childcare is available UPON REQUEST for children ages 6 and under Please call/text Candace if you have questions or need childcare 660.890.4849 We are so excited and hope you'll join us for this great night of fun!

Please join us for a farewell reception for Scott Griffin and Paul Derks as we celebrate their ministry among us. June 23 from 2-4pm, Friendship Hall The Griffins are headed to Gordonville where Scott is being appointed to serve as pastor of the Zion United Methodist Church. The Derks head to Memphis for Paul to continue his college studies and he will be appointed to Mineral Wells United Methodist Church in Mississippi. Let's send them off with our love and prayers and express our appreciation for all they have done here.

We want people to feel welcome and comfortable when they worship with us on the weekends. That’s why we have a great hospitality team. Serving cookies and beverages is simply a way to say, “We are glad you are here!” We want to invite you to help extend that welcome to people who walk through our doors on the weekends. Baking cookies, making coffee (don’t be intimidated by the coffee making - it is super simple) setting up the area, are all ways you can serve. Serving with a happy heart is a great welcome and especially helps people who may come through our doors for the first time. Would you be willing to give it a try? Contact or Breanna Wells at [email protected] or at 660.221.2466

Could we pray with you? If you or someone you know is in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, join us on Wednesdays in the Chapel of the Clouds - to the left of the fountain in the lobby of the Celebration Center. Prayer pastors will be available to pray with you from 12pm-1pm and 5pm-7pm.

Please join us as we celebrate the Spring Class of 2019!

’Lemme’ hear you ROAR! It's time to sign up for Vacation Bible School! It's July 22-26, 6-8pm with a light meal served at 5pm. Click on the link below to get signed up today!

Good News!! There will be veggies served tomorrow at the Common Grounds Café - in the form of CAKE! 10am-Noon - Come try some carrot cake, an assorted menu of breakfast items, teas, and/or coffee. We'll see you there!

Did you know that all the plants and flowers you see around the Celebration Center, the Downton Gazebo and soon the Thompson Boulevard location, are provided by the Green Team? You don't have to have a green thumb, only a willing heart to learn and serve. The Green Team meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the MPact room. For more information: Gary Eck 660.460.4279

Sunday 9:35 Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Sunday 8:35am Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Praise be to our God!

Saturday 5:30pm Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Sunday 9:35 Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Sunday 8:35am Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Saturday 5:30pm Pastor Viola Rhoads Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Sunday 9:45am Sermon Talking with God Pastor Jim Downing

Sermon Only Sermon Talking with God Pastor Jim Downing

Sunday 8:35am Sermon Talking with God Pastor Jim Downing

Sermon Only Sermon: The Beginning of Wisdom Pastor Jim Downing

Sunday 8:35am Sermon: The Beginning of Wisdom Pastor Jim Downing

Sermon Only Week 3 Sermon: Love One Another (the radical way of Jesus) Pastor Jim Downing

Sunday 8:35am Week 3 Sermon: Love One Another (the radical way of Jesus) Pastor Jim Downing