First United Methodist Church of Madison, FL
Welcome to God\'s House - Everyone is invited
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- Playground Volunteer 4:30-6:30
Rob Wanda Patron - Choir Practice
7:00 PM - Alpha Singers Practice
6:15 to 7:00 PM - Wonderful wednesdays
5:00 to 6:30 PM - Handbells Practice
5:30 to 6:15 PM
- Children's Music Time
4:30 to 5:15 PM - Junior High Meeting
5:00 to 6:00 PM - Senior Youth Meeting
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Madison, FL
Current Conditions:Cloudy, 67 F
Forecast:
Thu - Partly Cloudy. High: 80 Low: 68
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HOLY LAND TRIP
Bob and Traci (our pastor & wife) and group leave on FEBRUARY 13, 2012, for the Holy Land. Please keep this group in your daily prayers as they take this incredible journey. They return on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Thank you for visiting our website
Are you looking for a Church Home?
Welcome to God's House! The First United Methodist Church might be the place you're looking for. We already love you in Christ and wish to know you in a personal relationship. As members of First United Methodist Church of Madison, Florida, we would count it a privilege to welcome you into this community of faith. If you wish to explore membership, please tell any of our members, or contact Bob Laidlaw or the church office at (850) 973-6295.
If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest for Sunday School and worship.
When you visit our church, you will find:
A caring congregation that will welcome you
Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
A corporate outlet for truth-filled and moving praise and worship
In His Care,
Pastor Bob Laidlaw
Live Broadcast of Sunday 11AM Church Service
Mission Statement:
The purpose of Madison First United Methodist Church is to make
Disciples ofJesus Christ who make Disciples of Jesus Christ. We
exist to help people meet Jesus, know Jesus, and serve Jesus.
Vision Statement:
Madison First United Methodist Church fulfills the need for a safe place
to consider and respond to the Gospel Message. We insure that all those
we encounter experience the warm and helpful support they need as they
walk life's journey. We commit ourselves to living the Biblical model of
the church.
Stance: The convictional stance of the congregation, theology, prejudices if any, spiritual life:
We stand on the following values:
We obey the Great Commandment by loving God first, then loving each other after the example of Christ's love for us. (Matthew 22: 37-39).
We fulfill the Great Commission as we make disciples, baptizing them and helping them grow in obedience to Christ. (Matthew 28: 19-20).
We are convinced that what matters to God also matters to us. We believe that no Church can stand still. Its relationship with God is a journey that must move forward or die. We follow the example of Jesus, serving people as we promote justice and fulfill their physical and spiritual needs. We stand firmly on our heritage as United Methodist which is grounded in the primacy of Scripture as informed by Christian tradition, enlivened in experience, and tested by reason. Christ centered worship, prayer, giving, and service represent natural responses to a meaningful relationship with our living Savior.
Our Nursery is available during our worship services
Site Maintained by:
348 SW Rutledge St.
P. O. Box 294
Madison, Florida 32341
Fax: 850-973-3689
Listen to "Daily Devotionals"
by Max McLean
Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.
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You are invited to attend the Tapestry IV: Boomer Challenges in the 21st Century on March 2 & 3 at First United Methodist Church in Clermont. Friday, March 2nd will focus on Boomer retirement planning. On Saturday, March 3rd, the issues covered will be care giving, legal hurdles, and a moderated panel addressing adult children returning home/grandparents raising grandchildren. You can pre-register at www.flumc.org. There are registration forms in the church office.
Our church offers CDs and DVDs of the weekly church service. If you would like one, you can see Krystal before or after the service and she can make you a copy. If you would like to give a donation toward this ministry, please put CD or DVD in the memo of your check and place it in the offering plate.
www.madisonfumc.org/ministries.phpThe church has purchased special t-shirts for First United Methodist Church. The prices are $10.00, $15.00, and $25.00 for the collared shirts. The purpose of this ministry is to let the community know who we are and to have a chance to share our faith with them. Please come by the church office to purchase a shirt.
The United Methodist Cooperative Ministries Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The exception is the 2nd Wednesday of the month with hours of 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. They would be most grateful for volunteers. Please call 973-2295 if you can help.
The brown bag ministry is an outreach ministry of the United Methodist Cooperative Ministries. The brown bags are filled with nonperishable food items and are given to senior citizens who need assistance on the fourth week of each month. If you would like to help with this loving ministry, bring nonperishable food items each month and place in the special basket in the Fellowship Hall or to Florida Smith.
Bus drivers are needed for our bus. A CDL is required to drive it. We need more drivers for our activities. Please contact the church office if you are interested.
If you didn’t have a picture taken to receive a free directory, you can now purchase a directory for $10.00.
Our weekly bulletins are posted on our website which is www.madisonfumc.org. There is a lot of information about our church and its activities. Please take time and visit this wonderful website that our new team of Jackie Mertens, Becky Sellers, and Krystal McCormick continue to update weekly.
