The Voice, June 30, 2021

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, Y’all- it is hot! Summer has definitely set in!  I hope you feel free to dress comfortably during the summer (and really anytime during the year!). For the month of July in fact, I’ll be dressing more casually in worship...
All Things

All Things

All Things Ricky begins his 3rd year of ministry at First UMC by reflecting on his favorite verse Romans 8:28. What does it mean that “all things work together for good?” Especially in light of all the challenge we’ve been through this past year. All Things Romans...

The Voice, June 22, 2021

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, This week the Mississippi Annual Conference convenes for its yearly meeting. The Annual Conference is the organizing body for the United Methodist Church in Mississippi. Every year it meets to review activities, share mission...

The Voice, June 15, 2021

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, Monday more than 60 kids and almost as many volunteers filled the Family Life Building with laughter, dancing, and praise as we began our Vacation Bible School. After having to miss last year due to COVID, it is refreshing to the soul...