Good Shepherd

As I sit down to the computer this morning to write my “meditations” I am filled with lots of joy, lots of anxiety, lots of memories!  Please allow me some reflection. Last week, I shared at the service of celebration for one of our church members, Burt Russell, the words of Jesus from John 10:14, [...]

The Best

Well, it’s another week, so that must mean another funeral (or two!).  Yeah, recently I have been a part of too many services of the “celebration of life.”  Last Saturday I attended the service of Mrs. Jerry Gibbens.  Mrs. Gibbens is from Edwards, Mississippi.  I remember her family from when I was the pastor of [...]

Softball schedule

FUMC’s softball team is playing with the Metro Baptist Association.  Below is the schedule for the softball games.

Brother John

Rev. David McIntosh, Rev. Ted Giordano, Rev. Kelly Pope, Rev. Booth Poole, Rev. Sam Burton, Rev. Keith Tonkel, Bishop Clay Lee, this is a roll call of the pastors that participated in the service of remembrance and celebration for the Rev. John Carter (known to most of us as “Brother John”). Brother John departed from [...]

A Gift From God

“I saw you taking a picture of my car,” said the thin stranger. “Oh, was that your car?” I replied, noticing how badly damaged the Chevy Monte Carlo was. “Yeah, it’s a gift from God!” responded the stranger. The thin stranger was an interesting man, I could immediately tell. He had that country voice, the [...]

4Miles4Missions

We had a great turnout for this event, thank you to our very generous sponsors.  Slideshows and videos will be available soon. Please see the 4Miles4Missions page for more information.

Renovation

It’s hard to believe our beautiful sanctuary is almost 20 years old. It seems like yesterday when we began having services here. A homeowner knows that periodic maintenance must be done to a house. The exterior may need to be treated or rotted wood may need to be replaced to keep the house in tip-top [...]

Update on Abbie Gatewood

Abbie is a 4-year-old who has Neuroblastoma and is being treated at Blair E. Batson in Jackson.  Please keep her and her mother, Brandie, in your prayers.

Update on Jack DeYoung

Jack is at home recovering from surgery. Please keep Jack and his family in your prayers. Update through Caring Bridge

C.A.M.O. Kids

Christ’s Army/Mother’s Outing C.A.M.O. Kids is a need-based baby sitting ministry within FUMC for the parents of children of any age. All baby sitting will take place in the family home by a trained youth or young adult from the church. This ministry will provide the payment for the sitters from the fundraising efforts. The service [...]

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