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Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Join Us in Worship!

In-person & Streaming  LIVE every Sunday at 10 a.m.

The virtual Order of Worship can be found here.

Join Us this Lenten Season​

with Pastor Debra Brady

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Awe is a profound emotional response that can significantly impact our well-being and perception of the world. Awe often arises from experiences that transcend our usual understanding, such as viewing vast landscapes, listening to powerful music, encountering extraordinary acts of kindness, or feeling heightened devotion and a Divine Presence connecting us all. To be a “Purveyor of Awe” is to be intentional about curating a life of spiritual depth. This has implications not only for one’s own life but also as motivation to tend to the wellbeing of others. Let us approach this Lent with awe: “a feeling of reverential respect mixed with wonder, inspired by the sacred or sublime."

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Second Sunday of Lent

"Purveyors of Awe: Meaning"

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We humans are “meaning-mongers.” Our brains are wired to interpret the ordinary stuff of life in metaphorical ways so that we can make some sense of it all. We long for meaningful lives in which we are more sure about the direction of our lives and about what we are to bring to this world. We yearn for experiences that leave us feeling more fulfilled. When we are “on the lookout” for meaning in our lives, we live at a deeper level, and mere existence turns into purpose.

Children's Sunday School Lesson

"Ten Men with Skin Disease"

Press the play button to view this week's Sunday School Video!

In today's Bible lesson, we meet ten people who are together because they have a skin disease. They ask Jesus for help and he heals them all!

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Today's Blessing:

Holy God,

Help us to remember to keep a relationship with God and to take time to say thank you. Amen. 

Childcare is available on Sunday mornings for ages birth to 4 years & Kinder to 5th Grade 

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News & Events
 

Family ESL Outing

Sunday, April 6 | Dos Rios State Park | 11:15 a.m. (after worship)

Meet in the church library to carpool to Dos Rios

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All families with kids and youth are invited to have fun with the ESL class as they use their English skills with rangers at Dos Rios State Park! We’ll play an icebreaker game, make our own trail mix, and enjoy the beautiful Dos Rios area. Carpool drivers for this outing are much appreciated! Bring a sack lunch and water! Contact Alison Cruz at ajvinande@gmail.com with questions.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Offered at First UMC Modesto

Sundays | FUMC Library, 16th & I Streets, Modesto | 10:00 a.m.

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FUMC Modesto is excited to host an ESL (English as a Second Language) class every Sunday during worship. We aim to help adult learners become more comfortable with their English skills and expand our church community!  Childcare will be provided through our Children's Sunday School. No registration is required.

​If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please contact Alison Cruz at ajvinande@gmail.com.

Contact the church office at (209) 522-9046 or email fumc@firstumcmodesto.org for more event information.

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