First United Methodist Church

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First United Methodist Church - Kennett, Missouri Welcome to the First United Methodist Church online. We meet at College and Washington in Kennett, MO. Please browse our website and join us in fellowship, mission, and the worship of God in spirit and truth. We pray that you will find some spiritual reward here and welcome you to come worship with us each Sunday. Our Mission ...to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that Jesus commanded. Welcoming Congregation The people of the First United Methodist Church ...

The View from the Pulpit – 2/15/10
Dear Church Family We celebrated Gods presence in the midst of our ministry with Boy Scouts as we gathered to worship on the Lords Day. They helped us worship by serving as greeters, ushers, readers, and acolytes. We awarded Good and Me badges to Jonathan Jain, Marshall Brown, and Bodey Ellis and we celebrated with Ben Collins who is the latest member of our church be reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Thanks to Charlie Brown, Mindy Brown, Robert Craig, and Tracy Ellis who were the adult leaders in uniform who helped organize the day and who represented all the adults who ...

The most important thing we do is Worship! Upwords! A "Praise" style service of Worship with Contemporary Worship music and a Praise Band begins at 8:30am each Sunday Morning in the Sanctuary. A Celebration of Worship A more Traditional "Book of Worship style of Worship with a musical blend of traditional and modern hymns, choirs, and unison prayers / readings begins at 10:30am each Sunday Sunday School for All Ages Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30am each Sunday morning including 4 classes for adults.

A Benefit for the Dye Family
” For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you...

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A New MidWeek Bible Study – Enough
The primary problems that led to the economic crisis that began in 2008 are not...

Thanks for a “Helping Hand”
From all of us at the Helping Hand We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you...

Prayer was requested for the following as we gathered to worship yesterday ...

Please addJennifer Carter, to the prayer list. She’s undergoing tests on...

Matt Houart Family
Please remember the Matt Houart family in your prayers. Matt has passed away. He...

Please add Marty Goff to the prayer list. He is in the hospital with serious health...

Please remember Lorene Gatewood and her family in your prayers. Mrs. Gatewood has...

As most of you know, Tommie Tidwell had back surgery last Friday. She was able...

Glen Earl Harris
Please remember Glen Earl Harris in your prayers. Glen is dealing with several...

The View from the Pulpit – 10/25/10
Dear Church Family Grace and Peace to you in the Name of Gods Flesh who lives among us, Jesus Christ. I spent this past Saturday at Zion UMC in Gordonville with a room full of Lay Speakers from throughout the Southeast District. This days Lay Training event was planned by the District Committee and offered Basic and Advanced Lay Speaker Workshops... [Read more of this review]

Dianne and I would like to thank all of you who have offered us words of appreciation, sent cards, and given gifts. We do appreciate all of them and all of you. We are happy to be serving God with the people called United Methodist in Kennett and appreciate all that you do. In Christ’s Love…..Gary Read More →

The View from the Pulpit – 10/19.10
Dear Church Family: It sure was a busy weekend within the city limits of Kennett. Wasnt the weather beautiful for the Missouri Waterfowl Festival, Sectional Womens Tennis Match, Boy Scout Camporee, Black/Gold Golf Tournament for Delta Childrens Home, and Dunklin County Wall of Honor Induction? I know we had Christians called United Methodist... [Read more of this review]

Questions from Tomorrow’s Sermon
The Days Question concerning Christian Stewardship Some think that stewardship is a chore. How can we turn it around to make is a blessing? The guiding Word is from Gods prophet Jeremiah: 29:1 The prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the exiles Nebuchadnezzar had carried off from Jerusalem1 to Babylon. It was addressed to the elders who were... [Read more of this review]

The View from the Pulpit – 10/5/10
Dear Church Family I wonder sometimes if this little missive is missed. For the past two weeks Ive been busy with other things; one week of vacation and one day trying to refresh my understanding of worship. The vacation was great, some days being entertained in Branson and home-improving at Pomme de Terre. The worship seminar at the... [Read more of this review]

I Will Repay It – 9/5/10
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1-21 It is the only book in the Bible with no chapters. What we know of Philemons story is revealed by a letter written by Paul from a prison cell that weve divided into 25 verses. This morning we read 21 of them. I dont know why those who developed the Revised Common Lectionary didnt go ahead and add... [Read more of this review]

The View from the Pulpit – 9/7/10
Dear Church Family Its time for me to once again offer some thanks. I know that many of you were actively involved in all the various teams and events that filled our time during the summer months. Whether theyre called swim or baseball or work each provided a wonderful opportunity to show faith in Jesus and example... [Read more of this review]