Van Gresham, coordinator of the Spiritual Aspects of our Capital and Youth Ministry Campaign challenged us on Sunday to reflect on the following questions:

1. What does it mean to be a giver?
2. How did you learn generosity?
3. How has God blessed your life spiritually and materially?
4. How has your own spiritual life been blessed by being a giver?
5. Why is “investing” in the work of Christ important to you?

The United Methodist Men will offer two scholarships of $1000 each to two graduating seniors (class of 2012) who are members of First United Methodist Church and who plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2012.

DEADLINE for all application materials is Sunday, May 27, 2012.  Please download an application to apply:

• PDF
• Word

July 16-20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages Preschool 4 through 5th grade.

• The 4 year olds through second grade will enjoy Bible School at our church with crafts, music, recreation, puppets, and Bible stories around a campfire.
• The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be divided into two groups and travel through our community during the week. They will be exploring ways they can serve others, as they serve our Lord. They also will enjoy crafts, music and recreation.

Come and enjoy a week in our national forest, as we camp and explore. We will be learning how Jesus loves us and is with us always.