First United Methodist Church-Modesto

Bunko!

Join us on the First Friday of the month for an evening of Bunko, food and laughter. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in our Fireside Room. Open to adults. Childcare provided.

Save Mart Shares Card

Save Mart Supermarkets now offer 3% of purchases to community organizations whose supporters sign up for the SHARES program! By simply shopping at Save Mart or Food Maxx and using the SHARES card when you check out, 3% of your total purchase amount will go directly to First United Methodist Church. Cards are available in the church office, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chili Cook-off & Tasting

FUMC 4th Annual Chili Cook-off and Tasting. Sunday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Tickers are $8.00 or $25 for a family and include hot dog, chips & salsa and beverag with your samples of chili from over a dozen different contestants. Tickets go on sale, February 21. Contact the office, 522-9046.

Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, February 17. Soup Supper in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m., service at 6:30 p.m.

Cookbooks for Sale!

Heavenly Recipes for Divine Tastes contains recipes by First UMC members and friends and are packed with 330 recipes. Cookbooks are available for $12 each after worship or at the church office during the week. You can also sign out books and help sell! Proceeds go toward the refurbishing for the large kitchen.

Welcome

First United Methodist Church-Modesto would like to be your church home. We are a vibrant, growing church which offers many opportunities for you to grow your relationship with God.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by inviting children of God to follow Jesus, nurturing them to grow in faith, empowering them to move with the Spirit, and equipping them to meet local and global need.

Join Us For Worship

Sermon Series: In the Storms of Life When Everything Else is Washed Away:

February 14 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Love
Ps. 31:19-24; I Corinthians 13

Art As Worship Workshop

We will be hosting "Art As Worship" creating the visual worship. This one day event on Saturday, March 13 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. is open to all.

Litrugical artist, Deby Flory will demonstrate how prayer, scripture and the movement of the Holy Spirit, work together to insprie the creation of visual arts for home, sanctuary and worship spaces. You will be immersed into a hands on experience to create a small sample banner inspired by your response to scripture and music. Fiber artist, Pamela Chesser will be present to help facilitate the process.You don't need to be an artist to attend. This is a mind/heart-opening opportunity to experience the inspirational process involved in the creation of worship visuals. Cost is $20.00 per person - lunch is included.

Complete a registration form and return with full payment to First United Methodist Church 850 16th St. Modesto 95354 by March 8.

Join Us This Sunday!

Adult Sunday School Classes	9:00 a.m.
Worship	10:00 a.m.
Children Sunday School Classes	10:15 a.m.
Child and Nursery Care Provided

Financial Peace University

Join us as we bring the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University to First United Methodist Church. The 13 week class is for everyone who wants to gain control of their finances and plan for their future. Contact the office for information or to visit the class.