Vacation Bible School
at First UMC
This summer we’re headed to Rainforest Falls!
Our FREE Vacation Bible School is open to kids ages pre-K (3+) through 6th grade and will include:
- A free T-shirt for each child
- Games, music, Bible adventures, crafts/STEM activities
- A light snack
Join us as we discover the nature of God and explore what it means to be rooted in a relationship with our Creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
Rainforest Falls VBS will run July 20 to July 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A FREE family celebration will take place Saturday, July 25 with food and fun for the whole family.
Register here: https://vbspro.events/p/1stumcfestus
The Mammography Van
This episode of The Well highlights a community outreach led by Holly Pesek and Jo Spiro. First UMC was a site for the Mercy Mammography Van on March 31st, 2026.
Mammograms, techniques for breast self-exams, and tips on eating for your health were included. The United Methodist Women provided snacks and refreshments, and prayer was available.
Burn the Ships
Today, I share the message behind the music of For King + Country's song Burn the Ships. This was a song that spoke to me early in my faith journey and has continued to encourage me. I pray it will do the same for you.
Join me for the next Word At The Well when we go way back to Genesis 19 to dive deeper into the lyrics and remember Lot's wife.
The Blessing Bags
On this episode of The Well we discuss our Blessing Bag ministry with Florence Borman.
Florence has an incredible heart for all people but especially the unhoused and underserved in our community. She will be back again to discuss other ministries under this umbrella but today is all about Blessing Bags!
Tune in to find out what a Blessing Bag is and how to be on mission on with us!
Jefferson County, Missouri
Blessing Bag Contents:
• Adhesive Bandages (Band-Aids)
• Antibacterial Hand Wipe
• Body Lotion
• Body Wash
• Cotton Swabs (Q-Tips)
• Deodorant
• Emergency Travel Poncho
• Hand Warmers (Winter)
• Sock Hats (Winter)
• Lip Balm (Chapstick)
• Shampoo
• Small Flashlight
• Socks
• Sunscreen
• Pre-packaged Snack
• Tampons or Feminine Pads
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin)
• Water
Remember Lot's Wife
Today, we continue to unpack the message behind the music of For King + Country's song Burn the Ships. This was a song that spoke to me early in my faith journey and has continued to encourage me. I pray it will do the same for you.
I invite you to join me as we dive deeper as we break down the last 5 words of the chorus, "and don't you look back" as we head way back to Genesis 19 and remember Lot's wife.
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