United Methodist Women will meet at noon on March 7th for a soup lunch and “Call to Prayer and Self- Denial” offering. Pastor Kerrin Kirkpatrick will be the featured speaker on “Mission Experience in Africa.” Her program will be repeated at 6:30 pm for those unable to attend the noon meeting. Childcare is provided in […]
One of the most difficult decisions in the past few weeks: whether or not to cancel services because of the weather. We recognize the need to keep people safe, especially with the nasty winds, drifting snow, icy roads and bitter, BITTER COLD! But to us, Worship has always been the lifeblood of a church – […]
On December 14, 1996, a 763-foot grain freighter crashed into a Mississippi riverside shopping mall at New Orleans, and 116 people were injured. The crash destroyed a major part of the wharf, where 200 shops and restaurants were located. The ship lost control in a place on the river that is considered to be the […]
LOOKING BACK AT 2018….. 2018 brought many changes to FUMC. In June, we said goodbye to Pastors Fred Lewis and Cephas Davis. Each heading in opposite directions on their preaching journey; both with high hopes of what their futures would bring. Pastor Fred began his retirement. Looking forward to a whole new way of life […]
Our annual Noon Year’s Eve party will start at 10:30am with a yogurt bar and monkey bread. There will be science experiments with Iowa 2018 Teacher of the Year, Aileen Sullivan. At the craft station, you’ll make your own 2019 glasses, party hats, and noise makers. There’ll be a dance party with all the hits […]
Well it hardly seems possible, but it is that time of year again. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying caramel apples, picking pumpkins, giving thanks with family and friends, and sitting around a bonfire. Now, we have traded that all in for colder weather and the joy of the holiday season. Yet, every year […]
A number of years ago, a colleague and I stopped for a quick bite at a small fast food restaurant after a spiritually inspiring event. We had spent the afternoon with a large crowd of fellow United Methodists. We worshipped. We prayed. We shared ministry hopes and dreams. The preacher for the event had been […]
Ames First will be hosting two events later in October. We hope to see you at these great, community involved events! Iowa 2018 Teacher of the Year Aileen Sullivan, 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year and member of Ames First will speak on the topic “Helping Students Engage and Succeed in Science Education” on Monday, […]
First United Methodist Women’s annual Holiday Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at 516 Kellogg Ave. in Ames. Ames First UMW unit is part of United Methodist Women, now celebrating 150 years of service to women, children and youth locally and around the world. While this event is sponsored […]
October is National Chili Month! Youth Council is inviting each committee, as well as anyone and everyone else who loves chili, to join us in our Chili Fundraiser! If you’d like to enter a chili, there is a $5 donation with each chili entry. Trophies will be awarded for 1st Place Winner, People’s Choice, Best White […]