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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EATON RAPIDS

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Lenten Breakfasts
March 6 - April 11

Mark your calendars for this year’s Lenten Breakfast series. We will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2019, and meet every Thursday during Lent, with the last breakfast on Thursday, April 11. These will be held in the Upper Room starting at 7:00 a.m. with devotions followed by breakfast. We plan to be finished around 8:00 a.m. Worship will include singing, prayer, and a brief devotional from one of our members. All are welcome – no reservations are needed. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the meals. If you have questions and/or wish to offer your help, please contact Bill and Alice at 663-3423 or via e-mail at botti6120@gmail.com. 
Bill and Alice Botti

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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.

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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 Message
March 17, 2019

Speaker:  Pastor Marty DeBow
​Message: Boundless Mercy
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9; John 6:35 (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
March 24 - Your Creative Escape & Turtle Tom's - 2:00-4:30 
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Future meetings:
April 14 - Yard Raking Service Project - Noon - 3:00 pm
April 28 - Bowling & The Parlour for ice cream - Noon - 4:00 
May 19 - Zip-lining & Picnic at Camp Highfields - Time TBA
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