Dear First United Methodist Friends,

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder how the world got to the place where it is? Not just a world that is facing a virus pandemic, but one which appears to have lost its focus on Godly ideals? Songwriter Matthew West sings that when he got to that place, he “shook [his] fist at Heaven and said ‘God, why don’t you do something?'” God replied: We have an opportunity to make a real difference together–to do something! 

Help us create an environment and a culture that intentionally invites the power of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to restore the dignity and self-worth of our friends, our relatives, our associates, and our neighbors. 

Our Lord Jesus Christ reveals the heartbeat of God to bring dignity and self-worth to every believer by equipping and empowering him or her to make a positive impact on others regardless of his or her circumstances, his or her perceived weaknesses, or the misguided opinions of others. 

Join me on this spiritual journey; we’re better together!