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Resurrection Stories
A Worship Series for the Easter Season
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. — John 11:25-26, NRSVUE
The Easter Season is a time of celebrating all the ways in which resurrection is possible in our lives. We can be in need of rising out of the depth of imprisonment, addiction, poverty, illness, and oppression — not just physically and literally, but also spiritually. What keeps us locked up inside? What holds us back from the joy of life? What binds us, keeping us from the fullness of who God created us to be? Join us for powerful testimonies of courage, kindness, strength, and overcoming — Resurrection Stories — from those who have found “resurrection” in their lives. It might just inspire you to unlock your own rising up!
4th Sunday of Easter
"Resurrections Story: Found"
Guest Preacher & Musician Brent Vernon
Will DeBoard, Presiding
Psalm 121, Nehemiah 9: 9-15, John 20: 19-23 (UENRSV)
What is it like to literally not have a home, a place to lay your head at night? “Homeless” can also mean not feeling “at home,” lacking a feeling of belonging, and feeling alone even in the midst of others. So many in this world are isolated. How can we find and offer each other a “home” with the assurance of the presence of God and a beloved community?
Children's Sunday School Lesson for April 21, 2024
Believers Share – Acts 4:32-37
Faith Word: SHARE
The believers of Jesus formed a community. They wanted to be together and support one another. They shared everything, and no one needed clothes or food. Sharing what they had and caring for one another kept
their faith strong.
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Nursery Care & Children Sunday School Schedule
As United Methodists, we believe in welcoming and nurturing the children in our church family. We offer Nursery Care and Children's Sunday School during Sunday worship.
For information on our Children and Youth Ministries and activities, please contact the church office at
(209) 522-9046 or email us at fumc@firstumcmodesto.org.
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Jesus As Changemaker Bible Study
Every Other Sunday starting April 14 | Fireside Room | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
Whether he was impacting the lives of more than 5,000 people with a miracle of food or having a conversation with a Samaritan woman by a well, Jesus' actions show us precisely what it looks like to be a compassion-driven Changemaker. In this six-week small group Bible study, we will reexamine the stories of Jesus through a change-making lens, discovering ways we can more deliberately live into God's dream for all to live flourishing, unafraid lives.
This study will invite you to re-imagine living as a follower of Jesus as a matter that engages both your insight and your actions. Come ready to dig, share, discover, and grow! We will provide lunch at the first meeting and discuss future arrangements. Contact Kelsea Overstreet at koverstreet11@sbcglobal.net to sign up or for questions.
Love Modesto | Saturday, April 27
Join FUMC and Participate in Modesto's 16th Annual City-wide Volunteer Day!
Do you love where you live? Do you want to see good things happening in your community? Love Modesto is an excellent opportunity to start your intentional neighborhood outreach and engagement. On April 27, Love Modesto will inspire hundreds, if not thousands, of people to get out and make a difference. Consider how you would like to get involved and visit https://lovemodesto.com/.
So many amazing stories have emerged from Love Modesto, but perhaps the most incredible stories are of the thousands who continue to volunteer regularly with organizations and areas they serve. This is our hope and prayer… renewed pride in our cities, ongoing volunteerism, and communities transformed.
Contact the church office at (209) 522-9046 or email fumc@firstumcmodesto.org for more event information.