MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, Well, we're back to winter for a bit! But it looks like the weather will warm back up soon. I reminded of the saying, "If you don't like the weather in Mississippi, just wait a minute!" But this is also very true of the life of faith....

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, Well, we're back to winter for a bit! But it looks like the weather will warm back up soon. I reminded of the saying, "If you don't like the weather in Mississippi, just wait a minute!" But this is also very true of the life of faith....

Dear Friends,  This past Sunday afternoon our church voted to remain United Methodist and a member of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Below is a video message that I sent out reflecting on that vote and what it means for our congregation. I do hope that you will...

MESSAGE FROM KATIE Dear Friends, In less than a week the congregation at First United Methodist Church will meet to vote on whether to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. Once this choice is made, many more choices and decisions will be before the body at...

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, I'm grateful for the prayers and thoughts you have shared regarding Megan's dad. We continue to need those prayers, as the family is discerning the next steps. Because of his medical emergency I was unable to be with you in worship...

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, This coming Sunday in worship, we will be recognizing our long-standing relationship with Scouting Ministries here at First United Methodist Church. We'll have representatives from our scouting units with us in worship.  We also want...

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, Every February, our new and returning church leaders officially start their new terms of service. I'm grateful for each of our church officers, committee members, and volunteers for the tremendous service they provide. The link below...

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, I have a confession to make: I don't like them! You know who I'm talking about, them! Those people over there. They don't think like me, or look like me, or root for the same team as me. I don't want to even be around them. They might...

MESSAGE FROM RICKY Dear Friends, This past Sunday afternoon we gathered with people from around Mississippi and beyond to celebrate the installation of our new Bishop, Sharma D. Lewis. It was a wonderful time of worship, hosted by Anderson United Methodist Church....