FINANCIAL GIVING

As of Sunday, October 31, we have received 98.37% of our anticipated giving year-to-date based on our 13-year giving model for our annual mission and ministry plan.

More than $416,375 has been pledged, above and beyond our operating budget, to fund the current renovation projects in the Methodist Ministries Center (MMC) with $33,624 needed to fully fund the projects. 

Ways to Give: Check, Online at LaGrangeFUMC.org, or Text LGFUMC to 73256 to give using your mobile device.

Thank you for your faithfulness to Christ and His Church! 
 
Wesley Fellows: Learn more about including First Methodist in your estate planning and becoming a Wesley Fellow.


“Surviving the Holidays” GriefShare Program
For those grieving the death of a loved one, First Baptist Church on the Square will offer the free seminar, “Surviving the Holidays,” from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday, November 13. To attend, please RSVP by calling or texting Elaine McCook at 706-302-5085 by Wednesday, November 10. (Elaine is helping FBC organizers spread the word and also is coordinating our church’s RSVPs so FBC may plan for lunch.) 


TLC Meeting in December
Our Thursday Lunch Club is finally returning at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 2, in Wesley Hall! Kathy and Steve Murphy will help us usher in the holidays through a musical presentation. Contact the Church Office to reserve your place by November 10.


VOLUNTEER SERVANTS NEEDED
Show the Love of God!

You may sign up for any of the volunteer opportunities below by contacting the person listed. In addition, you can fill out our very short VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FORM on our website. On the home page, scroll about midway down and click on the the red box labeled MAKE AN IMPACT. You also can access the form by scrolling to the dark box at the bottom of the homepage; under QUICK LINKS on the far right, click on VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. The direct link to the form is here


Expanding Worship Volunteer Opportunities
As we dive into our new Sunday morning routine with the addition of our Modern Worship service, we need volunteers ready to show God’s love and radical hospitality during the 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 hours. Please prayerfully consider if you could help us in the following areas.

Worship & Production Team Members: If you have a musical background or technical skills, consider learning more about being a part of our new Modern Worship team! We’re looking for those who would like to serve an occasional Sunday, a month’s stint, or for a longer period of time. Even if you think you do not have awe-inspiring talent, God can use your heart for Him in big ways.

Greeters & Parking Lot Team members: As we launch this new service, we hope to expand our existing hospitality as a congregation and meet people with the love of Christ from the moment they drive on our campus. Studies show that we only have seconds to help guests feel that welcome before it informs the rest of their worship experience. Join the team and help us make Sunday the most positive day of their week!

Taste of Home Team: Calling all bakers! We need volunteers to provide baked goods for our new guest gift bags each Sunday. So, bring on the brownies, cookies, bread or other item that is your specialty and let’s share a little bit of “home” with each first-time guest that joins us for worship at First Methodist!

If you are willing to serve in any of these areas, please complete our Online Volunteer Opportunities form or email Pastor Ben Wills or Mary Elizabeth Gerick, Minister of Modern Worship, to get connected with ministry area leaders! Let God use your heart in big ways!



Updated COVID-19 Protocols

Our individual actions certainly impact our community of faith. If you have not been vaccinated or if you are immuno–compromised, we respectfully request that you follow the recommendation to wear a mask while inside church buildings. Masks are available at each entry.