Welcome to
First United Methodist Church in Horseheads
“Working Together with All to Connect to God’s Love.”
We strive to recognize and nurture the Christ in ourselves and each person that we encounter along the way. Our church is a thriving community of believers, and lovers of the word of God. We have a long tradition of outreach and service to our members and the community. We hope you will join us for worship on Sunday at 9:30 am , either in-person or online to experience for yourself the fellowship of Christ.
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Sunday Worship Service November 3, 2024
Did you miss our Sunday Worship Service? Want to experience it again? Check out our most recent available sermon right here!
ARE YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS NEEDED IN 2025? YES, THEY ARE!
There are many opportunities to serve God here are Horseheads First United Methodist Church. If you have certain life skills, work experience or would like to learn something new, we have a place for you. Please read the ministry areas below and prayerfully consider donating some time to God through your service. We are always open to new areas of service, so if you don’t see one listed here which you want to offer, let us know! We provide training. Contact Rev. McDowell this month, for more information at pastorjeffmcd@yahoo.com or call his cell at 607-377-2338.
Nurture: We Grow
Worship plans services and supports them through visual arts, music and words.
Christian Education plans classes and curriculums to teach our children and adults.
Prayer Team brings the needs of our people to God in prayer on a regular basis.
Stephen Ministry trains and assigns Christian caregivers to people in stressful situations.
The Nursery cares for the little ones in a clean, safe place during services and events.
*Bible Studies teach the Word of God to the congregation in small groups.
Outreach: We Give
Outreach identifies needs and promotes our giving in mission locally.
Missions identifies needs and promotes our giving in mission globally.
Karren’s Clothing Cupboard collects, sorts, serves the public each week.
Special Offerings / Disaster Relief to help people in need.
*Dinners & Events for fun raising and fund raising.
United Women in Faith Gathers to grow in Christ, provide fellowship, expand mission.
Witness: We Go
Faith Builders prepares materials and programs to welcome new people into our church.
*Publicity creates ways for us to share the Christian message in our community and world.
*Evangelism brings the gospel message to those outside our church.
*Short Term Mission Trips offer a chance for us to be in mission in a setting outside our area.
Resources: We Lead
Church Council discerns vision, sets direction, looks at big picture, coordinates ministry.
Nominations helps people discover their gifts and use them in service.
Finance creates and manages budget and spending.
Trustees oversee the building and grounds.
Living Endowment makes decisions about our invested funds.
Staff Parish Relations collaborates with pastor and other staff for a healthy church,
(*denotes this area is yet to be developed…but us together!)
Church News
TO HONOR VETERANS
VETERANS
Families and Friends
You are Invited
To: A Sunday Worship Celebration to Honor VETERANS
With a Coffee Hour following the service.
When: Sunday November 10th at 9:30
Where: Horseheads First United Methodist Church
1034 W. Broad St.
Horseheads, NY.
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED
Our collection for the Thanksgiving gift cards will begin on Oct. 27th– Nov. 24th.
We will be giving gift cards to families who can use our help.
If you know of a family who can use a gift card to a local grocery store, please give the information to Cindy E. or the Church Office as soon as possible.
We need your help with money for the gift cards. Please put a check/cash in the offering plate (checks written to the church with Thanksgiving Gift Cards on the memo line).
We will give the cards to the families the week before Thanksgiving so they can purchase the food items they will enjoy.
Thank you for your generosity at this “GRATEFUL” time of year.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
All Saints Sunday: On November 3rd, our church will celebrate All Saint’s Sunday to remember family and friends we have lost during the past year.
A candle will be lit, and the name of each person will be read.
Please submit the names of those you would like to be remembered to the church office (607-739-1943) by Friday, October 25th.
After All Saints Sunday Church Service, please take the candle home.
Those candles left will be available for you to pick up at the church during the following week.
All Saints Memorial Prayer Card
Please plan ahead for all saint’s Sunday! Memorial prayer cards will be available
in the narthex through October. On all saint’s Sunday, we will have them on our communion table
and then display them in our prayer garden.
There is no cost for this expression of loving memorials. In Christ, Pastor Jeffrey McDowell
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE/WORSHIP
The Alzheimer’s Association is having a free day-long conference/worship for
caregivers and friends of people experiencing mental decline.
The date is Thursday, Nov. 7th, at the Horseheads Elks Club. Various speakers
and agencies will present in areas of questions and concerns. Join Pastor Jeff
and other church members who are going. Pre-registration is required.
Call 800-272-3900. Any questions please contact JoAnn Hunt (607) 259-0817.
Food Pantry Needs
Food Pantry Requests for November:
Pumpkin Pie Filling, Gravy, Pie Crust Mix, Turkey Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes.
Thank you!
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