First United Methodist Church of Buffalo

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! There's a saying that goes, "whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can't, you're right." How do you approach the challenges in your life? Do believe God can overcome them or not? As we continue our study of Courage, we'll be focused on hope as an important element in brave faith. When you have no hope in a risen Christ, it's difficult to live courageously. Join us on Facebook Live at 11:00 this Sunday as we explore Hope ...and Courage. Here is some information to help you participate in worship online: The response to our interactive opening prayer is, Let us live with courage that comes from our hope in Jesus Christ." Today’s songs are He Lives" and My Hope Is Built." Look up the words online, and you can sing along. The scripture reading is "Luke 24:1-12." Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day, everyone!

Tonight, we're talking about leadership. Our lessons this week focus on what faithful leaders do and do not do. This conversation will help us all as we do our best to serve faithfully. Join us tonight for a fun and practical time of faith and friendship. We meet online at 7:00. Message the church if you'd like to participate.

Open today - Tuesday April 27 - 3:00-5:00pm. Food, kids clothing, women’s & men’s business attire

Do you know someone who could use some assistance? The First Church Food Pantry is open this afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00. Please use the parking lot entrance off of Potomac Avenue. There are also school supplies, toiletries, and reusable masks available. Anyone wishing to enter the building to use the pantry must comply with our COVID rules. A bag can be brought to the door if you prefer. Deliveries can be arranged if needed. Please message the church directly if necessary.

Candor and Courage

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice! We are grateful and excited to be able worship God together this morning. Join us in person at 332 Baynes Street or online here at Facebook Live at 11:00. Today, our message is Rendering to God What Is God’s. The Bible lesson for today is how Jesus faced a test when asked whether the people should pay taxes for Rome. His answer has special relevance during this season. Here is some information to help you participat...e in worship online: The response to our interactive opening prayer is We will give Caesar what is Caesar’s and God what is God’s Today’s songs are Lord I Lift Your Name on High and O How I Love Jesus Look up the words online and you can sing along. The scripture reading is Matthew 22:15-22. Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day everyone!

The First Church Food Pantry is open today from 3:00 to 5:00. All who need some assistance with getting meals on the table are welcome to receive a bag of groceries. We're located at 332 Baynes Street. Please use the parking lot entrance. Delivery can be arranged if necessary. Please message the church.

Appropriate Dress Required

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us! We’re looking forward to a powerful movement of God this morning at First Church. Join us in person at 332 Baynes Street or online here at Facebook Live at 11:00. Today, our message is Appropriate Dress Required. The Bible lesson for today is the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. When we think of Jesus, we often think of how he was a symbol of challenging these old stuffy rules. So, why does he tell us a story with a man who gets thro...wn out of a wedding for not wearing the right clothes? The story teaches us an important lesson about what it means to be one of his followers. It isn’t about what you wear; it’s about what you do. Here is some information to help you participate in worship online: The response to our interactive opening prayer is All are invited. Come the Lord’s great feast. Today’s songs are the classic hymns This Is the Day and Take My Life and Let It Be Look up the words online and you can sing along. The scripture reading is Matthew 22:1-14. Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day everyone!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! We’re looking forward to experiencing a movement of God as we worship together this morning. Join us in person at 332 Baynes Street or online here at Facebook Live at 11:00. Today, our message is ’All In’ Faith. The Bible lesson for today is Jesus explaining the Greatest Commandment. We’re exploring what it means to love God and our neighbors with our whole being as the commandment demands. Here is some information to help yo...u participate in worship online: The response to our interactive opening prayer is I will love my God and my neighbors with all that I am. Today’s songs are the classic hymns Holy, Holy, Holy, and I Surrender All. Look up the words online and you can sing along. The scripture reading is Matthew 22:36-40. Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day everyone!

Does anyone need a little help? The First Church Food Pantry is open today from 3:00 to 5:00. Anyone is welcome to come and receive a bag of groceries. We’re located at 332 Baynes Street (the corner of Baynes and Potomac). Please use the parking lot entrance. We can also make deliveries if needed. Please message the church to make those arrangements. #LivingandSharingtheLoveofJesus

Remember Jesus’ words when things feel out of control.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! We’re looking forward to a powerful movement of God this morning. Join us in person at 332 Baynes Street or online here at Facebook Live at 11:00. Today, our message is Not Done Yet! Our scripture and message look at how we’re called to grow in faith during these challenging times. Here is some information to help you participate in worship online: The response to our interactive opening prayer is We press on to the goal ...that Christ promised us. Today’s songs are He Leadeth Me and The Old Rugged Cross. Look up the words online and you can sing along. The scripture reading is Philippians 3:4-14; Matthew 7:7-12. Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you. Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day everyone! See more

Hey everybody, part of our sermon tomorrow is about how crazy this year has been. What's the best joke you've heard about 2020?