First United Methodist Church-Modesto

Vacation Bible School

VBS 2009 June 29 - July 2. Please bring your children to the Fireside Room at 8:45 a.m. All children entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade are welcome to attend. Contact the office to pre-register by June 21. Download the registration form here.

Vacation Bible School

Junior High School students: Join us July 13-17!

All students entering 6th grade thru 8th grade will spend the week exploring "God's Creation" around Modesto. Come and experience day trips to local rivers, parks & places of interest. Contact Pastor Cindy Hamilton , 522-9046 x203 for more details.

Senior Exercise Group

The XYZ Exercise Group invites you to experience some new program modalities that are easy to follow and very beneficial to your physical well being.
MONDAY PROGRAM – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
FRIDAY’S PROGRAM - 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.

Kidz Club

KIDZ CLUB meets every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. The children are learning Bible stories and verses, what it means to be part of our church community, taking care of others and our world, singing songs and much more! Contact Pastor Cindy Hamilton, 522-9046 x 203.

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

New Sermon Series - Conforming to Christ's Image POSTPONED We will begin this series in the near future.

To help with the sermon series we suggest that you visit www.enneagraminstitute.com/discover.asp and invest $10 to take their on-line test to determine which point on the Enneagram best describes you.

July 5: Reba the Reformer
July 12: Henry the Helper
July 19: Andrea the Achiever
July 26: Ian the Individualist
August 2: Irene the Investigator
August 16: Lonny the Loyalist
August 30: Erica the Enthusiast
September 6: Charles the Challenger
September 13: Peter the Peacemaker

Directions to Patricia Brady's Memorial Service

on Tuesday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Merced United Methodist Church at 899 Yosemite Park Way, Merced.

Driving directions to 899 Yosemite Park Way, Merced from 850 16th St. Modesto
40.6 mi – about 43 mins

Head southeast on 16th St toward H St
Turn right at H St
Turn left to merge onto CA-99 S toward Merced    39.3 mi
Take the exit toward CA-140/Yosemite Park Way   0.2 mi
Turn left at CA-140/Yosemite Park Way (signs for Mariposa)   0.3 mi
899 Yosemite Park Way Merced, CA 95340

Junior High School Vacation Bible School - Caring For God's Creation!

All youth in grades 6th - 8th are invited to join us Monday, July 13 thru Friday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$10.00 per student. Download the permission slip here and return to the church office by July 10.

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.