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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EATON RAPIDS

FUMER Calendar

Where We're Located

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Vacation Bible School
​June 24-28

Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
 June 24 – 28, 2019 
Ages 4 – Rising 6th graders
Directors: Sue Shoultz and Joyce Showerman

In ancient Athens, we will explore what life was
like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey
to share the truth about Jesus Christ.

Registration forms will be available or you may register
online at www.fumer.org, beginning on May 17. 

​VBS is one of the best things FUMER
does with kids all year long! 
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Recruiting Staff Now!  Interested? Contact Joyce Showerman at jshowerman@fumer.org or 663-5284.

VBS Registration

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Eaton Rapids Fall
​Handbell Festival

First United Methodist Church will be hosting the Eaton Rapids Fall Handbell Festival on Saturday, November 2. Click below for more details and registration form.

Registration

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FUMER Welcomes All

​When you consider the United Methodist Church today it is important to realize the UMC is a worldwide denomination. Recently the denomination gathered 864 delegates from across the globe to make decisions concerning human sexuality, same sex marriage, and the ability to ordain those who do not fit traditional definitions of gender or sexuality. The outcome of this General Conference special session is that the Church will continue to maintain its traditional position concerning human sexuality, marriage and qualifications for ordination.

Though the Church maintains that all persons are of sacred worth, restrictions remain on those who do not fit traditional definitions of gender or sexuality. Such decisions have caused pain and sadness to LGBTQ persons, their families, and their friends.  

Though the United Methodist Church worldwide believes in the resurrection and lordship of Jesus Christ, not all are of the same in policy or principle. Thus, while some are relieved by the recent decisions, countless others across the denomination are not.
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Understand, the decision made at the General Conference is not going to change the way people are treated at Eaton Rapids First. Eaton Rapids First affirms that all persons are individuals of sacred worth. We boldly proclaim that each human being is made in the image of God and we strive to follow the example of Jesus as we welcome all persons without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, or economic condition. We are committed to caring for one another within and beyond the walls of our building, to loving and respecting all people, grounded in grace, not judgment.  We will continue to proclaim and live according to Jesus’ commands: Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.

Whatever your thoughts on church, whatever your beliefs in God, you are welcome at Eaton Rapids First.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Marty DeBow

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Sunday Sermon - January 6
A Way Forward

Check out this week's Bulletin and F.Y.I.

Find us on
facebook!

View this month's FUMER Newsletter.

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Sunday Worship Schedule

Traditional Service
Choir/Organ Led
9:00 am
Casual Service
​Live Band Led
10:30 am

Sunday School
​10:30 am - Adults
10:30 am - Ages 3 through 8th Grade
Nursery available
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2:30-4:30 pm - Youth Group
6th - 12th graders
Every other Sunday evening
​September - May
Location varies
Contact Pastor Marty or the church
office at 663-3524 for more info.

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This Week's Service
June 23, 2019

Speaker:  Pastor Marty DeBow
​Message: Loving Your Enemies
Scripture: Luke 6:27-36  (NRSV)​

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ELECTRONICAL
​GIVING OPTIONS

Online Giving​

First United Methodist Church is now offering online giving. Just click on the online giving button below. Once you've filled out your online profile you'll be all set. It's as easy as that!​

Mobile Giving

Now you can download the GIVE+ app on your phone to give electronically. Download the app and start donating today!

• Give anytime, anywhere to your favorite church funds
• Schedule and manage recurring donations
• Make one-time donations to special appeals

It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. Download the app
2. Find your church
3. Give!

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FUMER Youth Group

Next Meeting for grades 6th through 12th graders

June 7-9 - Weekend at Pastor Marty's cabin
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 Keep in touch with FUMER Youth Group a variety of ways:
​FACEBOOK: request to join FUMER-YOUTH
EMAIL: send an email to fumeryouthgroup@yahoo.com
INSTAGRAM: follow fumeryouthgroup
REMINDER TEXT MESSAGES: text ‘fumery’ to 81010 to join