Through three-quarters of 2009, First United Methodist Church is holding steady financially. Revenues are slightly behind budget ($3,000). Expenses, although below budget ($20,000) through September, are expected to be on the rise soon.

Heating & air conditioning repairs will take about a $5,000 chunk out of the budget, & colder weather will increase heating costs as well. It is important that we continue to keep contributions on track in order to meet all conference apportionments and church obligations.

Legacy contributions slowed over the last 3 months, however, we have still collected about $235,000 through September. Please keep honoring those pledges as we build our legacy!

The Administrative Team would like to thank you all for taking God's call seriously. Your generous and loyal support, whether it be financial, in service, in prayer, or in any other way God has called you, is greatly appreciated. May God continue to bless you in 2009!

Fall Break: Wednesday, October 21

NO FOCUS Supper, Children or Adult Classes;

Chosen Youth will still be meeting! We will be attending Invisible Children.

At the Oct. 29th Charge Conference, all church members will be voting to consider changing the official name of our church from First UMC to Legacy UMC.

Following is what is being proposed as the new name, the 6 new practices, and the missional preamble.

Please prayerfully consider this proposition, and come express your opinions and your vote at the charge conference.

You are welcome to contact Pastor Kermit if you would like to discuss this.

Kermit has updated his blog!!

Read it here

Thursday, October 29

Everyone is welcome to join us @ 7:00 pm.

Members of First UMC will be voting on a new slate of Ad Team leaders, 2010 General Fund Budget, decision to change the name of First UMC and other items as needed. Read more about the proposed name change.

Please be in prayer about each of these things and our church in general.

Please make every effort to be in attendance.

Wednesday, October 21:
Fall Break. No FOCUS Supper, Children or Adult Classes;
Chosen Youth will still be meeting!

Sunday, December 20:
Children’s Christmas Program, @ 3:00 pm

Be a part of this vital ministry at First UMC!

Pleae take a moment to sign up to usher a month or more in the coming year. It’s not hard at all! All we ask of you is that you come to church 30 minutes before the service starts and have a welcoming, friendly attitude.

Some responsibilities include handing out bulletins and helping take offering.

Questions? Ask the current ushers OR call Joyce (221-0991) or John (221-2510.)

New Dakotas Conference Updates

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We will be serving lunch at Ruth Meier’s Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, September 30, 11:00 - 1:00 pm.

Please Contact Barb Emery (258-0978,) if you are available to help.

Join us Wednesday Evenings. Everyone is Welcome to Attend!

Dinner is served beginning at 5:00 pm. Free-will offering (give what you can.)

Adult and Children Classes: 6:15 - 7:15 pm.
"Chosen" Youth: 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

The curriculum for the Children's Ministry Classes is different from what we use on Sundays.
Children are encouraged to attend both Sunday and Wednesday classes.

Nursery is available (0 - 2 years).