Worship This Week
First United Methodist Church - Amite
Sunday Worship
Contemporary @ 9
Traditional @ 11
Sunday School @ 10
Independence United Methodist Church
Saturday Worship
Traditional @ 5pm
As we continue our sermon series on the parable of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15, we finally get to the parable itself! Context is always important when we read Scripture, so it was important that we understand the context into which Jesus uses this parable to teach us about God's Kingdom.
First, Jesus is accused of associating with, and eating with, sinners. In response, Jesus tells a parable about a shepherd who leaves the 99 to go find the one that is lost; and a widow who loses one of ten coins. In both cases, there is a great celebration when what was lost is found.
Jesus uses the images of a shepherd and a widow to condemn the pharisees. A shepherd should take care of his sheep! And in God's Kingdom, widows are of high importance. Yet, Jesus points out, you have neglected to take care of God's people, especially widows. The lesson? Are we, as people commanded to love our neighbor, really loving ALL our neighbors? Or just some? Heaven celebrates when one sinner turns back toward God, and so much we.
Turning to the parable of the prodigal son itself there are more lessons to be learned, so join us on Sunday as we keep digging into a parable that has a very unexpected ending to those who first heard it!
Rev. Tim Barnes
First, Jesus is accused of associating with, and eating with, sinners. In response, Jesus tells a parable about a shepherd who leaves the 99 to go find the one that is lost; and a widow who loses one of ten coins. In both cases, there is a great celebration when what was lost is found.
Jesus uses the images of a shepherd and a widow to condemn the pharisees. A shepherd should take care of his sheep! And in God's Kingdom, widows are of high importance. Yet, Jesus points out, you have neglected to take care of God's people, especially widows. The lesson? Are we, as people commanded to love our neighbor, really loving ALL our neighbors? Or just some? Heaven celebrates when one sinner turns back toward God, and so much we.
Turning to the parable of the prodigal son itself there are more lessons to be learned, so join us on Sunday as we keep digging into a parable that has a very unexpected ending to those who first heard it!
Rev. Tim Barnes
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Starting Wednesday, Sept 4, we're launching some small groups on Wednesday nights from 6-7pm:
your choice of Bible study, art/crafts, exercise, or card/board games!
Or...you can just grab a cup of coffee and chat. That's fine too!
Better yet...invite a friend!
No sign up necessary. Just show up and find a group!
your choice of Bible study, art/crafts, exercise, or card/board games!
Or...you can just grab a cup of coffee and chat. That's fine too!
Better yet...invite a friend!
No sign up necessary. Just show up and find a group!
New Sunday School studies starting September 8!
Looking for a place to grow in your faith? We have two adult classes that are both launching new studies on Sept 8.
"In the Footsteps of the Savior" by Max Lucado takes us on a journey to some of the important places in the Holy Land where Jesus went, and discusses the key events that took place there.
"Messy People" by Jennifer Cowart digs into the lives of biblical heroes who were messy just like us, but were used by God in powerful ways.
"In the Footsteps of the Savior" by Max Lucado takes us on a journey to some of the important places in the Holy Land where Jesus went, and discusses the key events that took place there.
"Messy People" by Jennifer Cowart digs into the lives of biblical heroes who were messy just like us, but were used by God in powerful ways.
Download the FUMC Amite Church App!
Step by Step Instructions:
1) Use the camera app on your phone to 'scan' the bar code (hover over it like you're taking a picture)
2) A gray box should appear on your phone asking you to "open" churchcenter.com. Tap on this box.
3) Tap the box at the bottom of the page to download the app (either via the App Store, or Google Play)
4) Once the app is downloaded, tap "open" to open the app
5) Once the app is open, tap on "Get Started" then tap on the "use the link" option
6) Tap on "Log In" and enter the same phone number you use on Sunday mornings, then tap "next"
7) The app will send you a security code via text. Enter this code to verify it's you then tap "next"
Once you've successful followed these steps, you have access to all the information provided in our app!
In particular, you can GIVE, CHECK IN, and search GROUPS from within the app. If you have any problems, talk to Pastor Tim, or Caleb.
Step by Step Instructions:
1) Use the camera app on your phone to 'scan' the bar code (hover over it like you're taking a picture)
2) A gray box should appear on your phone asking you to "open" churchcenter.com. Tap on this box.
3) Tap the box at the bottom of the page to download the app (either via the App Store, or Google Play)
4) Once the app is downloaded, tap "open" to open the app
5) Once the app is open, tap on "Get Started" then tap on the "use the link" option
6) Tap on "Log In" and enter the same phone number you use on Sunday mornings, then tap "next"
7) The app will send you a security code via text. Enter this code to verify it's you then tap "next"
Once you've successful followed these steps, you have access to all the information provided in our app!
In particular, you can GIVE, CHECK IN, and search GROUPS from within the app. If you have any problems, talk to Pastor Tim, or Caleb.
Stay Connected!!
Join the fun! Click the links below to find out more!
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Serving This Sunday
Counters - Fred Carpenter & June Clemons
Care Team - Beverly Jones & Rosemary Y'darraga
9am Greeters - Tanya Warren & Denise Murphy
11am Greeters - Jon & Lou Hammons
11am Liturgist - Brent Covington
Care Team - Beverly Jones & Rosemary Y'darraga
9am Greeters - Tanya Warren & Denise Murphy
11am Greeters - Jon & Lou Hammons
11am Liturgist - Brent Covington
Prayer & Care List
September 15, 2024
Members & Participants of First UMC, Amite
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Birthdays – 15 - Jace Porter, Sally Schiltz; 17 - Buck Cefalu; 19 - Michael Alford; 20 - Braelyn Luneau, Debbie Brunett; 21 - James Alleman
Anniversaries –
Joys – Bruce & Melissa Neal, Hannah & Curtis Matherne
Special Concerns –
Baptism –
New Members –
Pending Surgery –
Hospitalized –
Recovering At Home – Linda Morel, Helen Beaver, Louise Forrest, Dawn Covington, Jacki Giesey, Gwynette Dixon, John Ballard
Condolences – Family of Danny Foster; Family of Buck Cefalu
Ongoing Concerns – Henry Bennett, James Allman Jr., Shirley Joffary, Pat Beaver, Kaiden Garner, LaMarr Clemons, Janice Roberts
Homebound/Nursing Home - Carol Henkel, Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole, Reggie Covington
Away at College - Tanner Blades, Ellee Casanova, Michael Christmas, Madison Clemons, Mattie Fortenberry, Avery Garner, Landon Neal, Alec Sparks, Camryn Blades, Austin Stafford, Lauren van Mullem, Nathan Battles, Brooks Berner, Lilyana Brocato, Jonah Blades, Sam Blanchard
Graduate School - Carter Blanchard, Emilee Casanova, Allie Edwards, Alayna Garner, Suzanna Hennington, Hallie Kent, Kaylyn Murphy, Brandi Mitchell
Away at Military –Wesley Corkern, Brian Rowdon
FRIENDS IN THE COMMUNITY
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Larry & Cindy Stevens (Kay Simpson), Margaret Dubrevil, Gradon Clemens (LaMarr Clemens), Linda Hulsey, Susie Carter, Ernie Navarre, Dalia Banos & family; Jeff & Candace Morgan; Omar & Laura Banos
Joys -
Special Concerns –Mattelyn Atkinson
Pending Surgery – Rebecca Dupuy, Jerry Laciura (Kay Simpson), Mark Thompson (Libby Covington)
Hospitalized – Jeff Fugate
Recovering At Home – Rhonda Duplantis, Chic Core, Mark Jenkins (Jacki Giesey), Mike Scarle (Charlene Kent), Addi Coxen (Blair Edwards), Hope LeFleur (Lee & Kathy Schilling), Bonnie Walker (Harold Henderson)
Hospice –
Condolences – Family of Gwen Hoover (Brenda Frickenschmidt), family of Mark Leto
Ongoing Concerns – Sarah Johnson (Jenean Luneau), Gayla Strahan (Casey & Alison Blades), Chris Primes (Merrie Bennett), Mark Luneau (Josh & Jenean Luneau), Josh and Allison Milliron, V. J. LaBarbera, Linda Leblanc (Greg Triolo), Drew Hutchinson (Donnie & Linda Smith), Hazel Sziber (LaMarr Clemons), Mike Mobley (Anagene Mobley), Linda Mitchell Tycer (Ginger Battalora), Esther Harbin (Sharon Alford), Orline Moss (Linda Moss), Jenna Vaughn (Lana Hutchinson), Jason Lasseigne (Lou Hammons), Melissa Liberto (Clytae Fulda), Chuck Reid (Jon Hammons), Donna Bennett (Henry Bennett)
Homebound/Nursing Home - Eugenia “Genia” Vaughn
Away at Military - Jonathan Domitio (Robbie & Beth van Mullem)
Memorials - In memory of Lamarr Murrell (Kelli Patti)
Members & Participants of First UMC, Amite
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Birthdays – 15 - Jace Porter, Sally Schiltz; 17 - Buck Cefalu; 19 - Michael Alford; 20 - Braelyn Luneau, Debbie Brunett; 21 - James Alleman
Anniversaries –
Joys – Bruce & Melissa Neal, Hannah & Curtis Matherne
Special Concerns –
Baptism –
New Members –
Pending Surgery –
Hospitalized –
Recovering At Home – Linda Morel, Helen Beaver, Louise Forrest, Dawn Covington, Jacki Giesey, Gwynette Dixon, John Ballard
Condolences – Family of Danny Foster; Family of Buck Cefalu
Ongoing Concerns – Henry Bennett, James Allman Jr., Shirley Joffary, Pat Beaver, Kaiden Garner, LaMarr Clemons, Janice Roberts
Homebound/Nursing Home - Carol Henkel, Gerald Lewis, Mattie Bishop, Lucille Poole, Reggie Covington
Away at College - Tanner Blades, Ellee Casanova, Michael Christmas, Madison Clemons, Mattie Fortenberry, Avery Garner, Landon Neal, Alec Sparks, Camryn Blades, Austin Stafford, Lauren van Mullem, Nathan Battles, Brooks Berner, Lilyana Brocato, Jonah Blades, Sam Blanchard
Graduate School - Carter Blanchard, Emilee Casanova, Allie Edwards, Alayna Garner, Suzanna Hennington, Hallie Kent, Kaylyn Murphy, Brandi Mitchell
Away at Military –Wesley Corkern, Brian Rowdon
FRIENDS IN THE COMMUNITY
New Prayer Requests - Listed for two weeks
Larry & Cindy Stevens (Kay Simpson), Margaret Dubrevil, Gradon Clemens (LaMarr Clemens), Linda Hulsey, Susie Carter, Ernie Navarre, Dalia Banos & family; Jeff & Candace Morgan; Omar & Laura Banos
Joys -
Special Concerns –Mattelyn Atkinson
Pending Surgery – Rebecca Dupuy, Jerry Laciura (Kay Simpson), Mark Thompson (Libby Covington)
Hospitalized – Jeff Fugate
Recovering At Home – Rhonda Duplantis, Chic Core, Mark Jenkins (Jacki Giesey), Mike Scarle (Charlene Kent), Addi Coxen (Blair Edwards), Hope LeFleur (Lee & Kathy Schilling), Bonnie Walker (Harold Henderson)
Hospice –
Condolences – Family of Gwen Hoover (Brenda Frickenschmidt), family of Mark Leto
Ongoing Concerns – Sarah Johnson (Jenean Luneau), Gayla Strahan (Casey & Alison Blades), Chris Primes (Merrie Bennett), Mark Luneau (Josh & Jenean Luneau), Josh and Allison Milliron, V. J. LaBarbera, Linda Leblanc (Greg Triolo), Drew Hutchinson (Donnie & Linda Smith), Hazel Sziber (LaMarr Clemons), Mike Mobley (Anagene Mobley), Linda Mitchell Tycer (Ginger Battalora), Esther Harbin (Sharon Alford), Orline Moss (Linda Moss), Jenna Vaughn (Lana Hutchinson), Jason Lasseigne (Lou Hammons), Melissa Liberto (Clytae Fulda), Chuck Reid (Jon Hammons), Donna Bennett (Henry Bennett)
Homebound/Nursing Home - Eugenia “Genia” Vaughn
Away at Military - Jonathan Domitio (Robbie & Beth van Mullem)
Memorials - In memory of Lamarr Murrell (Kelli Patti)