Monthly Prevue Newsletter

Annual United Methodist Conference 2023 Summary

On June 8th 2023, the Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church began with worship. Resident Bishop of the Indiana Conference Julius C. Trimble addressed the group stating, “We are praying forward with confidence in the God who calls us and walks with us. There is no turning back for God is doing a new thing among us”.  Throughout the three day long Conference many motions and resolutions were passed. Senior Pastor at Plymouth Read more…

By First Church, ago

Freedom School Finale – July 21

It’s been a great summer of hosting the Freedom School at First Church and we invite all parents/guardians, church and community members to our culminating event on Friday, July 21 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. We will highlight our summer experience with our scholars and staff as we bid farewell. Refreshments will be served so RSVP is requested. RSVP to the Freedom School Finale

By First Church, ago

Freedom School National Day of Action – July 19

Join us on Wednesday, July 19 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm for National Day of Social Action and learn about how Freedom Schools stand against gun violence. Be sure to wear orange in support of this year’s theme “health, hope, and healing”. July 19 is also the final day for the Freedom School Can Drive and we invite you to bring canned food items to be donated to Food Finders. View Flyer for More Information

By First Church, ago

Youth Ministry Fundraiser Night at the Lafayette Aviators

You’re invited to a night of fun and fellowship at the Lafayette Aviators game on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 PM. We will be sitting in Section 110. Tickets are discounted to $8.00 each for First Church by using promo code ROOMFORALL at checkout. By using the promo code, $4.00 from each ticket will go to FUMC Youth Ministry. Plus, the FUMC choir will be singing the National Anthem and Diane Morrison will throw the Read more…

By First Church, ago
Village Nursery School

Farewell to VNS Director Beth McCool

First Church wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to Beth McCool for her years of dedicated service as a teacher and director of Village Nursery School. Beth has accepted a counseling position in a local school system. We are thankful for the positive impact she has had on the VNS children and families. Her exemplary organization is highly commendable, and we are especially grateful for the grace and wisdom she has brought to managing Village Read more…

By First Church, ago
FUMC Foundation Scholarship

FUMC Foundation Offering Two Scholarship Opportunities

The FUMC Foundation is offering two scholarships opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are due July 31, 2023 to the FUMC office. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee of the FUMC Foundation. Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund The Robert E. Straszheim Scholarship Fund, established by the family of the late Robert E. Straszheim, proposes to assist worthy protestant students, in training for full-time Christian work.   Download Scholarship Application >> D.H. Patterson Memorial Scholarship Read more…

By First Church, ago
Adult Education

All Church Freedom Sunday School Experience

During the Sundays of June and July, Purdue Freedom School Executive Director, Professor Breanya Hogue and her Purdue College of Education colleague Professor Amber Neal-Stanley will lead a Sunday School Conversation at First Church called “Freedom Sunday School.” This will take place in the Activities Center from 10 AM to 11 AM. Amber M. Neal-Stanley, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University. Her research Read more…

By First Church, ago

Eggs Over Easy with Bacon, Please

Whenever we take a road trip, Max and I enjoy stopping at local diners for at least one meal in the places where we stay overnight or longer.  If you want to truly experience the local color of a place, look no farther than a local diner. No two are alike, and that is one of their joys. It is late morning when we arrive at Pearl’s Diner after our first night in Hocking Hills, a Read more…

By First Church, ago

Youth Ministry Wraps a Great Year with Passionate Leaders

At First Church, we hold dear the value and significance of children and their spiritual growth. We believe that investing in youth ministry is a critical component of building a strong and healthy church. Moreover, we are committed to investing in the future of our congregants. That is why we partner with Purdue University students who are pursuing or have an interest in early education or youth ministry to lead our children’s ministries. This year, Read more…

By First Church, ago

Klondike Kids Club Report 2022-2023 Report

This year KKC served 15 families with a total of 23 children enrolled. Three of those children deal with learning difficulties requiring one-on-one tutoring. For the first time, children who began the program in kindergarten are now fifth graders preparing to enter middle school in the fall. Several of these children were learning English as well as their ABC’s and NUMBERS when they began. They are now confident fluent readers and spellers.  The success of these Read more…

By First Church, ago