ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Beginning January 5, 2025

Wesleyan Class (Room 214/215)

“Praying the Psalms:

A Prayer for Everything”


Christian Journey (Room232/234)

“On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice

in Your Passion”


Koinonia Class (Room 201)

“Buddhism and Christianity”

EPIPHANY SERMON SERIES

"Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation"

Beginning January 12, 2025

We will commence a sermon series on the Seven Churches of Revelation Beginning January 12th. In the opening chapters of the last book of the Bible, the Risen Christ spoke directly to seven prominent congregations of the late first century. The word of the Lord which came to those churches can still speak to our own today. Here is the outline:


  • January 12: To the Church at Ephesus: Restoring our First Love (Rev. 2:1-7)
  • January 19: To the Church at Smyrna: Keeping the Faith (Rev. 2:8-11)
  • January 26: To the Church at Pergamum: What shall We Believe? (Rev. 2:12-17)
  • February 2: To the Church at Thyatira: Tolerating the Intolerable (Rev. 2:8-27)
  • February 9: To the Church at Sardis: Coming Back to Life (Rev. 3:1-6)
  • February 16: To the Church at Philadelphia: An Open Door (Rev. 3:7-11)
  • February 23: To the Church at Laodicea: Firing up the Lukewarm (Rev. 3:12-22)


METHODIST THEOLOGICAL CHOIR OF KOREA CONCERT

January 14th | 6:00 PM

First United Methodist Church

"Proclaiming True Joy to the World"


The year 2025 commemorates the 140th anniversary of Henry and Ella Appenzeller’s arrival in Korea, prompting a series of special celebrations. The Appenzellers, esteemed members of First Church, are regarded as the pioneers and founders of Korean Methodism.


The first event is a concert, to be held here in our sanctuary on Tuesday evening, January 14, by the Choir of the Methodist Theological University (MTU), of Seoul, South Korea. MTU was an outgrowth of the Pai Chai Hakdang School, which Henry Appenzeller founded.


Music in the Round:
Back to Bach
Featuring Cellist Sara Male


Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
29 E Walnut St. Lancaster, PA 17602



​Repertoire:

  • Bernard Kane -- Bardsey Sound

  • Tina Davidson -- Always Parisa    

  • JS Bach -- Orchestral Suite No. 1