Entries by Mary Frances Caroll

Weekly Devotion: July 3, 2024

The Faith of a Farmer By: Larry Wayne The Upper Room A few white clouds drifted in a blue sky over the Smoky Mountains. In the distance I could see a farmer on a tractor, tilling the field for planting. The farmer could not know what the weather would bring or whether the seeds would […]

Hildale, Utah Mission Trip Recap

Last week, the Missions Team and members of Pointe of Grace Dance Academy set out on their trip to Hildale, Utah to serve the community through Christ and dance. In February, this trip was the focus of our church’s mission emphasis to provide financial support to make this trip happen! Thank you to Katie Anderson […]

The Clothes Closet is currently in need of men’s clothing and shoes. You can drop off donations at the church office, or at their location in town.  

Neighborhood Missions is in need of furniture and appliances. Please contact Katie Anderson if you have anything you would like to donate.

Weekly Devotion – June 6, 2024

The Best Defense Our first game of church league softball season was a close win this past Tuesday. The teams were evenly matched, having mostly scoreless innings with a few runs coming in at clinch moments. We were tied as the clock ran down in the last inning, but as the home team, we were […]

The Good News Weekly Devotion | May 16, 2024

Yesterday, our staff met for a full day of reflection on the past almost 12 months and to plan the next 12 more for the 2024-2025 year.  We went around the table and shared our experiences in our job positions, our triumphs and how we could use support going into the next year. Some of […]

A Letter to the Congregation

Dear Madison First UMC Congregation, I’m writing a brief note to you all about the changes that happened at the General Conference last week. In short, the 40-year ban on homosexual ordination and homosexual weddings in the United Methodist buildings was lifted. At the same time, there is specific language about allowing clergy and churches […]

Churchwide Music Camp: June 17-21

Madison First UMC presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Summer Music Camp Directed by Dr. Lenae Rose June 17-23 from 6-8PM | Wesley Sanctuary Open to 3 years old to adults! Showtimes: Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23 Register online today!