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At First United Methodist, we believe God's grace surrounds us at all times and places. When we recognize and respond to that, we begin to receive the gift and grow in hope, peace, joy, and love.

We live in difficult and confusing times and often find it hard to know what to pray for or how to pray. Our current Easter season Sermon series "The Heart of the Matter" is about deepening our understanding and experience of prayer and seeking a Christ-centered life that rejects the temptations and 'isms" of this world. We look forward to sharing the journey with you!

No matter where you are on your walk of faith, you are invited to find community together in worship Sundays at 10:30am in person or online! We mix a relaxed atmosphere with inspiring, spirit-filled, traditional worship.

Prior to that we have Sunday School groups for all ages at 9:30am with a variety of studies, discussions and fellowship opportunities. Come check it out!

Pastor Christopher Eshelman shares sermons based on Scripture and illustrated with art, photos, and the occassional video clip.

We hope we will equip

and inspire you to take

the next step on your

own journey of faith!

The mission of First UMC Fort Scott is:
“to share the good news of the life, death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ and to exemplify the love of God by
knowing Christ, growing in Christ, serving Christ and sharing Christ”

Join us in daily prayer for our church, community and world at 3:01pm,

(or set an alarm for another time

that works better for you.)

The Upper Room offers a Daily Devotional that you may find helpful.

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Worship Preview 6.14.26

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: ASP Celebration. This past week Pastor Christopher has been a part of a group of 11 people representing First UMC Fort Scott as part of our 23rd mission trip with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). ASP is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. Since 1969, ASP volunteers have been making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in need in Central A

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Worship Preview 6.7.26 "It's One Thing After Another"

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: 10:30am. “It’s One Thing After Another” Rev. Sarah Gengler guest preaching. Scriptures: Psalm 33:1-4, 11-12, Isaiah 49:1-7, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13,18-26 Do you ever have days when you just go from one thing to the next? Sometimes they are planned, and sometimes they are interruptions to your plans. And often it’s both within the same day. That’s the kind of day Jesus is having this week in Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26. Join us Sunday to hear how Jesus

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Worship Preview 5.31.26 "Lead us not... but deliver us..."

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: 10:30am. “Lead us Not… But Deliver Us...” Scriptures: Psalm 12, Deuteronomy 8:1-20, James 1:2-18 Last weekend I got to spend some precious time with my six month old grandson. I had not held him since he was about 6 weeks old. He has grown so much! He’s just about figured out sitting up, and he’s working on rolling over and starting to cut some teeth. Both these things cause him to be a bit cranky at times, yet he is a joy to hold and to comfort. I wrote

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