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.

Manna Market

Bring your abundance of fruits, vegetables and nuts to the Fellowship Hall each Sunday to be shared with the congregation. You do not need to bring anything, to take some home. Look for the Manna Market food cart.

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University is a biblically-based accountability class that teaches your congregation to manage their resources in a Godly manner. Beginning Sunday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. This is 13 week course. Visitors are always welcome. You need to pre register & purchase a kit for $100.00 prior to the first class. Contact the church office, 522-9046.

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

January 3 “Off By Nine Miles”
Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12
Pastor Debra will lead our Epiphany celebration as we witness the Magi from the East follow the star. Holy Communion will be celebrated.

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

January 10 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Identity
Isaiah 43:1-7; Ps. 29; Luke 3:15-17. 21-22

January 17 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Spiritual Gifts
Isaiah 62:1-5; Ps. 36:5-10; I Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11

January 24 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Guidance
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21

January 31 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Honesty
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 4:21-30

February 7 - The Things that Survive the Storm – Purpose
Isaiah 6:1-13; Ps. 138; Luke 5:1-11

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

Video captures FUMC's risk taking mission and service

Church volunteers participating in community service projects are featured in a seven-minute video which was shown Sunday, Nov. 8, as part of the final sermon in the "Church is a Verb" series. The Communications Team project incorporated the work of videographers Steve Veglia, Jon Norenberg and Mark Looker as they interviewed volunteers working at three service projects on Oct. 24: Habitat for Humanity remodeling project in the Airport District, the Graffiti Wipeout sponsored by Advancing Vibrant Communities and a church work and clean-up day. Church members describe their motivation for taking part in risk taking mission and service and talk about how church is a verb. The video is posted to the church's online video channel at http://fumc.telefeed.com/

"We encourage church members to view this video on-line and then share it by email with their friends, families and others so they can spread the word about how Modesto FUMC lives church as a verb," said Communications Team Chair Mark Looker. "Video is a great communications tool for showing our church members in action. As we continue to reach out to our targeted demographic group of 20 to 40 year olds, we hope to increase use of video to put a face on our church." Those with ideas for future church videos are asked to contact Mark at 209-604-9709 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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.