Monthly Prevue Newsletter

Adult Education

Adult Education: Extremism and the Churches — Then & Now

This four session class series begins Wednesday, August 31 at 7 pm at First Church in Room 211. At the January 6 insurrection last year, there was a mix of participating organizations. There were American Nazis, white supremacists like the Ku Klux Klan, para-military groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, as well as Christian nationalists. That some Christians were affiliated with these groups on January 6th is reminiscent of the collaboration between many Christians and Nazi Read more…

By First Church, ago

Where is Your Heart? A Season of Generosity 2022

Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Luke 12: 33b-34 This text was part of our Gospel lesson just a few weeks ago. We have been reading through much of Luke’s Gospel throughout this summer.  And we have been reminded about the heart of Jesus’ message in Luke 4 where he Read more…

By First Church, ago
First United Methodist Church West Lafayette

First Church Launches New Brand and Strategic Marketing Plan

Do not remember the former things    or consider the things of old.I am about to do a new thing;    now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?Isaiah 43:18 Greetings First Church Family, You’ve probably noticed that this Prevue Newsletter looks a little different. What you are seeing is just one small part of the outcome of a strategic marketing and communications strategy that has been developed in partnership with SmallBox, a creative consulting company specializing in Read more…

By First Church, ago

Vacation Bible School

Join us June 27-July 1, 2022 for an exciting week of outdoor VBS where we will explore the Great Outdoors and learn about God’s love! Your child will experience Bible stories about God’s amazing world and discover ways God cares for every part of creation. Children will sing fun songs, play exciting games, participate in nature explorations, and dig into the Bible. VBS will take place outdoors this summer, giving us the ability to gather Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago

Thank you, Ellen!

Mark your calendars to join us in congratulating Ellen Wilson for 35 years of music ministry! Ellen has announced her retirement on August 31, 2021. We are so blessed that we were gifted with 15 wonderful years of Ellen’s leadership at First United Methodist Church in West Lafayette. We are planning a farewell reception following the 11:00 AM Celebrate worship service on August 29th. Please plan to stay for light refreshments and conversation. We will Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago

Covid-19 stimulus checks stimulate an abundant response

First UMC members converted Covid-19 relief stimulus checks into a hunger response for families struggling with food insecurity during the pandemic. Church members came together to use portions of their relief funds to pay for a Food Finders Food Truck to provide food staples to West Lafayette Families. On February 27 we distributed this bounty in the Klondike Elementary School parking lot. We served over 100 families in our community with the Food Finders Food Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago

Improving Communications at FUMC

Communication is one of the critical functions for any church, and it has never been more important than now, during the pandemic. The communications ministry and the governance board have been working on two important projects to improve communication with our congregation and our broader community. Realm: As you may have heard, FUMC has adopted new software designed to support church management. Realm will help us manage our mailing lists, improve our newsletters and support Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago
Pastor Denny Frank

Pastor Denny Retires From Staff

Dear Sisters and Brothers of FUMC, After, almost 38 years of ministry at FUMC, I am announcing my official third and final retirement from the staff. My roles have been varied and I have loved each phase of ministry. Many of you, have blessed and nurtured me personally, and spiritually. As a family of faith, First United Methodist Church, has supported and nurtured me as I transitioned from lay ministry to ordained ministry. I would Read more…

By Greg McCoy, ago