Weekly Update

Worship this Week

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Sermon: “The Lord of Love”

Special Music by Phyllis Dickinsion @ 9

Pastor Todd’s sermon series about Jesus as the Lord of our lives is based on the book Jesus is Lord: Living the Lordship of Christ by Tom Berlin who is the bishop of the Florida annual conference of the UMC. This series will invite us to consider the ways that we follow Jesus and give our highest allegiance to him over everything else.  

Announcements

East District Summer Gathering

Join district laity for an afternoon of cool treats, a service project, and fellowship: Saturday, August 2 at Wesley UMC in Charleston.  No RSVP required. 

Summer Special Music

The summer special music schedule is being compiled for the 9 o’clock traditional service. So, if you would like to bless the congregation with a special piece, please reply to this message or contact Pastor Todd with the Sunday that you would like to perform.  

Interested in Joining the Church?

Pastor Todd is coordinating a new member Sunday to welcome and celebrate anyone interested in joining the church on Sunday, August 31st during the combined Fifth Sunday Celebration Service at 10 in the sanctuary.  A meeting to go over the day’s events will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 6 in the sanctuary. If you would like to become an official member of Mattoon First United Methodist Church, please contact Pastor Todd.