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850 16TH ST. MODESTO, CA 95354
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The Celebration of Life for John Rolland Patrick bulletin can be found here.
The Order of Worship bulletin can be found here.
"Come to the Table"
September 2023 Worship Series
"…when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there."
— Matthew 18:20 (MSG)
In this "Come to the Table" series, we hear the call to dine with Jesus — an invitation that means much more than a simple eating experience. It never was with Jesus. The table was where he fed people and challenged them to acts of hospitality that reflected God's way. When we say "yes" to the place at Christ's table, we accept a way of life that embraces God's definition of love, peace, grace, and joy. Let us celebrate the depth of communion to which we are called. To deepen our experience, we will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion each week and tasting a variety of elements for the bread and cup to help connect us to the world's diverse cultures.
18th Sunday after Pentecost | October 1, 2023
"Come to the Table: The Table of Joy"
Rev. Debra Brady, presiding
Philippians 2:1-13 & Matthew 21:23-32 (MSG)
We celebrate our common communion table with people all over the world. Through Jesus, we are brought together, and no matter how we got there, believing in the host of this Table makes our joy complete! Let us share our stories, our compassion, and our sympathy as part of one human family that shares the love of Christ in the breaking of the bread!
World Communion Special Offering
We are honored to share in our giving on
World Communion Sunday!
United Methodists join Christians of different traditions to celebrate World Communion in October. World Communion Sunday began in 1936 to recognize our ecumenical oneness in Christ and bring Christians together in a spirit of unity and peace. The United Methodist Church congregations throughout the denomination also join together to receive a Special Sunday offering that helps students worldwide reach their full potential through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
Children's Sunday School Lesson for October 1, 2023
"Abraham and Sarah"
Genesis 12:1-9 | Faith Word: Faith
God made many promises in the Bible. The story of Abraham and Sarah is one of many stories about God's promises and people's faith in those promises. For the next few weeks, we will journey with Abraham and Sarah. Their journey will take them far away from home and bring many surprises.
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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 and Donuts & Devotions Youth Group on the first Sunday of the month.
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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The 3rd Annual Falling Leaf Boutique and Pantry
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Discover tasty treats, beautiful treasures, and much more! Enjoy homemade jams, cookies, candies, garden plants, books and puzzles, assorted linens, collectible items, gourmet coffee, and fellowship. Come early and place your vote in the Scarecrow Making Contest. Free admission!
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