upcoming events
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
"Genesis for Normal People" Book Study begins - Monday, September 16 @ 10AM and @ 7PM
​Family Game Night @ First Church - September 17 from 6-8:30PM
Good Neighbor Day - September 28 @ 4-9PM
Fall Clean Up Day @ the Third Avenue Campus -October 5 @ 9AM - 12PM
All Campus Worship & Potluck - October 6 @ 10AM
Crafting with a Cause - October 12 @ 10AM
UMMMC On The Road! - Thursday, October 24 @ 9AM - 3PM
Church Conference - October 27 @ 2:30PM, hosted by Reed City UMC
September FOCUS: Personal Care pantry Items
Each month we will collect featured personal care items for our little pantries. Items can be placed in the collection bin in Fellowship Hall.
This month we are collecting:
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Laundry Detergent (64 oz. or smaller)
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All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
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Kids Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
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Combs & Hairbrushes
BOOK STUDY - “Genesis for Normal People”
Join Pastor Jeremy as we study "Genesis for Normal People", a brief, witty book by Pete Enns and Jared Byas that offers clear summaries and thought-provoking questions, making it the perfect guide for those who aren’t Bible scholars but want to understand the big picture. This short term (12 weeks) study will offer to options for gathering on Mondays at 10AM and 7PM, beginning September 16. Both groups will look at the same chapter each week, so if you can’t make your regular time, you can jump in on the other! The cost of the book is $15. Contact the church office by September 10 to register.
FAMILY Game Night @ First Church!
Tuesday, September 17 from 6PM - 8:30PM. Bring your favorite board or card games and enjoy a great evening with your church family! Pizza and snacks provide - invite your neighbors!
Fall Clean up Day at Third ave.
Fall Clean Up Day @ at the Third Ave campus on will be on October 5 9AM - 12PM. Refreshments will be provided. Bring your work gloves and a smile, and let’s come together and do the work of maintaining and organizing our church properties!
ALL CAMPUS WORSHIP & POTLUCK
On OCTOBER 6 (World Communion Sunday) all UMMMC campuses will gather for worship at 10AM at First Church. We will celebrate World Communion Sunday by receiving the sacrament during worship, and then our first “Family Meeting and Potluck” will take place immediately following. This is an opportunity to worship together as one family, and to hear about what’s happening among our three campuses! If you need a ride to worship and home again after, please contact the church office! Potluck sign up sheets will be available in Fellowship Hall on the First Church bulletin board.
CRAFTING WITH A CAUSE
​Join us for our next Crafting with a Cause event on Saturday, October 12th 10AM - 1PM) as we come together to make a difference in our community! This time, we'll be tying blankets and creating cards for shut-ins to send some Halloween cheer. We are also collecting deodorant (stick and spray), hair bands, and dry shampoo to support students in our area. Donations can be dropped off at the church during our time together on October 12th. Let's show our love through creativity and care for those in need. See you there and bring a friend!
MINISTRY TEAMS BEING FORMED
We are currently forming teams for 2025 and need passionate individuals like you to serve on the following teams: ministry, leadership, nominations, and building and property. If you are interested in making a difference and using your gifts to serve our community, please contact the UMMMC office or Pastor Jeremy.
Your involvement is vital to our mission and can have a lasting impact. Join us and be a part of something meaningful!​​​​
UMMMC ON THE ROAD!
You are invited to join your siblings from all of our campuses for a road trip to Gerald R Ford Museum in Grand Rapids on Thursday October 24, 2024. Vans will leave First Church @ 9AM, which makes for a 10AM arrival at GRF Museum. Our time at the museum will be followed by a pizza and salad lunch at Peppino’s in downtown Grand Rapids, and we will arrive back at First Church at 3PM. The cost of the trip is $17 per person, and that covers all expenses related to the trip. If you would like to attend, please call the office to register before October 6th.
Church conference - October 27 @ 2:30 PM
All Members have voice and vote. The Church Conference will be hosted by Reed City UMC.
First church text line
We're thrilled to introduce a new way to stay connected and informed - introducing our First Church Text Line! Now you can send prayer requests and receive event updates and cancellations right to your phone. It's quick, easy, and FREE!
To subscribe, simply text "subscribe" to 833-204-1452. All event updates, including cancellations, will also be announced via email and posted to our Facebook page. If you have any questions about the service, or have difficulty registering, please contact the church office at 231-796-7771.
Disclaimer: While the service is free, please be aware that standard text message rates may apply depending on your cell carrier. Check with your carrier for details.
Free Community lunch
Third Avenue UMC located at 226 North Third Avenue serves a FREE LUNCH every Wednesday @ 11:30 AM and every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month @ 11:30 AM. Come and enjoy a great meal, and get to know the amazing people in your community!
Free Community dinner
First Church serves a FREE DINNER every Thursday in our Fellowship Hall. The doors open at 4:30PM for a time of fellowship and community building, and dinner is served from 5:30 - 6:00PM. Come and enjoy a great meal, and get to know some of the amazing people in your community! If you would like to volunteer to serve at the Community Dinner, please contact the church office at 231-796-7771 or via our Contact Us page, found HERE.
AA Meetings
Paris United Methodist Church - Tuesday & Thursday @ 7-8PM and Saturday @ 11AM - 12PM
Third Avenue United Methodist Church - Monday, Tuesday & Friday @ 12-1PM and Friday, 6-7AM