VBS 2025 is coming! 23-27 June 2025 It’s almost time for… VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! The First Methodist Church is happy to be able to bring Vacation Bible School to the Jasper community! Join us for an exciting Group™ VBS adventure, “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” We will begin each day in the Wesley Center at 9:00 am, and will conclude at noon (also in the Wesley Center). Volunteers are...
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Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. It emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ashes are an ancient symbol. In Genesis, we read that...
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It is time to order the Easter Lilies that will be placed in our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Lilies can be given in honor or memory of loved ones. The cost is $15 per plant. Just call the church office to place your order. Orders need to be placed by April 14th.
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We invite the community to worship and the celebration of the season in our annual “Christmas by Candlelight: Christ Chose the Manger” service. (In past years, we referred to this as our Christmas Cantata.) This service of music, readings, and scripture will be led by the Christmas Choir and Wesley Ringers handbells in the sacred space of our sanctuary, beautifully adorned for the season with greenery, banners, and...
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Methodists use the term “confirmation” to mark the first time a baptized Christian publicly “confirms” their intention to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant and so becomes a professing member of our Jasper congregation and the Global Methodist Church. On Sunday, Arlis McCool, Avery McCool, and Ayden Nichols will take this public step forward in the Christian education and upbringing....
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On Sunday, May 26th, we will honor the graduating seniors of our church in our morning worship service. Senior Breakfast – 9:30 am – Frank Ealand Hall – All are invited!
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