Support for Lauren Miljas

Lauren Miljas (former member of FVUMC) is traveling to Kenya on June 13-22, 2016 with the NEXT Worldwide organization. If you are interested in supporting Lauren, either monetarily or through prayer, and need further information, please go to the NEXT Worldwide organization webpage, NEXTworldwide.org, “Give to a Trip Participant” and...

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October 4th is World Communion Sunday!

On Sunday, October 4th, we will be observing World Communion Sunday. It is our normal practice to celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, but the first Sunday of October is special. On this Sunday, Christians all over the world celebrate Holy Communion. United Methodists also receive a...

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Report from Missionary Julie Green

In May Julie Green, a missionary FVUMC supports, had the privilege of being a part of a cross-cultural leadership development initiative.  The Asia Area leadership team hosted a coaching training workshop for Asia Area leaders.  The thinking is that leaders who use coaching skill in their leadership roles listen better and ask better questions and in turn, become...

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July Focus: Imagine No Malaria

During the month of July, we will be learning more about this important cause. The United Methodist Church has committed to helping to raise $75 million to eradicate malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa. You can read all about the cause at http://imaginenomalaria.org/. Watch for more information in the Sunday bulletins, the...

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