First United Methodist Church
Offering a
Better Life
in Christ
What makes First Church special?
The church welcomes people of all ages and all
backgrounds. Whether it’s Vacation Bible School or Bible
study groups, everyone has a chance to be involved with
the community.
That is one of the things that makes First United Methodist
special, said Rev. Dr. Terry Hunt, senior pastor.
“This is a large church with a small-church feel,” Hunt said
while talking about the “sense of connectedness” among
members of the congregation.
Because of that connectedness, no achievements go
unnoticed. That is evident when the children’s choir lifts
their voices in worship The children might not recognize
how much they’ve improved over any given period of time,
but the congregation certainly does.
“The congregation realizes how remarkable it is,” said
Mary Louise Baker, a member of the leadership team. “If
you give kids a sense of pride in what they’re doing, for the
Lord, they love sharing their musical offerings with others.”
The choir helps children develop their self-esteem and
confidence by working on their craft and singing during
services. The choir also helps them discover new ways of
expressing their faith through music. Their development
process is always evolving because of that.
“We’re growing our ministry through different genres,”
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