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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Contact & Directions
Sunday Worship Service December 1, 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
KARREN’S CLOTHING CUPBOARD
After the worship service on
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH Karren’s Clothing Cupboard
invites you to come see them !
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Please join us for the “HANGING OF THE GREENS.” Saturday, Dec 14th @ 9 am.
we will be decorating the Sanctuary for the Christmas season. This includes the altar, the tree, and wreaths.
We display evergreens because they never change color, reminding us of the everlasting life that is ours through Jesus.
The wreath is a never-ending circle, reminding us of God’s endless love. Donuts, coffee, and juice provided.
BRING THE FAM!
GIVING TREE
GIVING TREE: It is hard to believe that Christmas will be here before we know it.
Once again, Outreach is hoping to purchase gift cards for 8 families who need help
to bring Christmas to their homes. We have begun asking for donations so that gift cards
can be purchased in time for families to shop. If you are willing to help, please take
an envelope from the small Christmas Tree and be a Christmas Angel.
Cash or checks (if writing a check, put Christmas Giving on the memo line) should go in one of the envelopes.
The envelopes can be put in the mailbox by the tree, in the collection plates, or given to Sandy in the church office. All donations need to be in by Dec.13.
ANNUAL COAT GIVE AWAY
Annual Coat Give Away
Karren’s Clothing Cupboard along with Outreach continues our coat give away.
If you have a coat you don’t need any more and it is in good to excellent condition (infants through adults-all sizes),
we would love to help you find a new home for it.
Please no wool or dry clean only. Coats are now located three different locations.
If you need a coat, please take one.
Find them in the narthex, near the chapel and across from Karren’s Clothing Cupboard.
Thank you for all your support.
Food Pantry Needs
Food Pantry Requests:
Pumpkin Pie Filling, Gravy, Pie Crust Mix, Turkey Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes.
Thank you!
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