Church picnic!
Join us in Memorial Garden for food and fellowship following the 11:00 services.
EVERYONE is invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and come join us!
Contact Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com.
Helping Hands is an outreach mission of First LBK. The goal of the Helping Hands ministry is to help elderly homeowners that are in need make their homes safe, warm, and dry.
More Info: fumc.com/helping-hands-ministry
Contact: Kathy Phillips (806) 787-3600, Frank Phillips (806) 317-9099, frankandkathyphillips@gmail.com
VIDA Guitar Quartet brings together four guitarist who share a passion for chamber music. Mark Ashford, Amanda Cook, Mark Eden and Christopher Stell as VIDA combines classical masterpieces by composers like Schubert and Vivaldi with exciting arrangements of musicals like Bernstein’s West Side Story.
Contact: Bradley Vogel, bvogel@fumc.com
Join us in the 11:00 traditional service as we honor our 2025 graduates.
October 24-25 ||Friday 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. || Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. || First UMC
Join featured Bible teacher Jennifer Rothschild, Tammy Trent and Michael O’Brien for the perfect girls weekend! We’ll serve up a venti-sized portion of fresh, grounded encouragement and biblical wisdom that will freshen up your faith and ground you more deeply in God’s love! Get ready to experience a time of refreshment, learn practical truths from Scripture, and laugh out loud with other women in your area. Get your tickets now! Cost is $45 and includes both days.
Buy Tickets: fumc.com/womens-event
Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com
April 26 || 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m.|| CLC
Jesus often taught through stories, and many times He taught as people gathered around a table or meal. Imagine sitting around that ancient table filled with a feast, hearing stories come to life. While we can’t go back to sit at that table, there is a table we are invited to. Join Kristi McLelland at Feast—an event where we gather to feast upon God’s Word. This is a journey that’s more than an event—it’s an experience to taste and see the goodness of God that has nourished souls for generations. Cost is $10. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Register: fumc.com/womens-webinar
Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com
Drop off at Sunday School - 9:45 AM
Egg Hunt Times: Kindergarten & Under 9:55 • 1st-5th Grades 10:20
Don’t forget your basket!
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com
Students and their families will gather in Memorial Garden for a time of worship early on Easter morning. Everyone is welcome.
8:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday: Tenebrae - Sanctuary
Livestream at fumc.com/live-stream or on Facebook
Students and leaders walk through downtown Lubbock and lead scriptures in reflection of Christ’s crucifixion. Everyone is welcome. We end with lunch at Giorgio’s.
Contact: Abby Eugenis, aeugenis@fumc.com
This Maundy Thursday, we will have a dinner wherein members experience what the last supper might have been like. Seating is limited, and reservations are required by April 10 at noon. Cost is $15 per person. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Reservations: fumc.com/dinner-with-the-disciples, or Jeanine Austin, jaustin@fumc.com
If your child would like to participate in waving palms in the, April 13, 11 a.m. traditional service, please bring them to the Narthex of the Sanctuary at 10:40 to receive palm branches. All parent help will be welcomed!!
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com
This Bible study led by Todd Salzwedel will cover the key verses, themes and applications of the Letter to the Ephesians. Childcare available with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Sign Up: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com
Soprano, Amanda Key and Baritone, Gerald Dolter, will perform emotion Spirituals like “Give me Jesus” and “Deep River”, and beloved old hymns such as “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” arranged by the world renowned composer Phillip Keveren for violin, cello, flute, clarinet, soprano, and baritone. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Your Sacred Story: How it Relates to the Lenten Journey
Women are invited to join us as we focus on the joys and lessons of our lives as it relates to our Lenten Journey. Cost is $15, lunch and materials are included. Childcare available with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Registration: fumc.com/womens-retreat
Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com
Are you new to First LBK or looking to learn more? Join us for Lunch with the Pastors! It’s a casual opportunity to connect with Pastors Todd Salzwedel, Shera Atkinson, and Dakota Bybee as they share their stories and what God is doing in their lives.
Register: fumc.com/next-steps
Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com
What does it look like to Encounter Jesus? 6th–12th Grade Students! We are so excited for Encounter this year. We will join other Methodist youth groups from our community and worship the Lord for the weekend! Cost is $50 per person.
The Message Church | 5502 Auburn St.
Friday, March 7: 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 8: 9:00 a.m. -9:00p.m.
Register: fumc.com/youth
Contact: Abigail Eugenis, aeugenis@fumc.com
March 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Please join us for the Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary.
January 26; February 2, 16, 23; March 2 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall
Children’s Ministry families are invited to join us for dinner, worship, and activities.
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com
February 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 12213 University Ave.
Join us for a Men’s Fellowship Event at Grab Axxes! Connect with others, share stories, and enjoy some friendly competition throwing axes! Don’t miss this opportunity to build community and create lasting memories. Bring a buddy and mark your calendars!
Sign up here!
Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com
Help provide a meal for the Monday Night Gathering. We ask that you prepare enough food for 25-30 people as we have several graduate families who join us.
Contact: Zoellen Fields, 806-787-4256
This workshop is an introductory time to explore coping with grief. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com
The Houston Boychoir’s mission is to shape men of character through the transformative power of music. Members cultivate discipline, confidence, an appreciation for the arts, and a sense of community. Under the leadership of Austin Hunt, the chamber choir frequently collaborates with professional ensembles across Houston and beyond. They will also join the worship service at First UMC Sunday morning, February 16. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Kids will participate in activities, crafts, and will watch a movie! Cost is $15 per kid or $40 for a family of three or more, cash or check only. Remember to bring dinner and get ready to have some fun! Please RSVP by 12 p.m., Thursday, February 6.
RSVP: fumc.com/kids-night-out
Contact: Cora Christensen, cchristensen@fumc.com
This study will explore the key passages, themes, and applications of Isaiah. Childcare available with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com
A star among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz Berney has made a name for herself. As a concert organist, Ms. Berney has earned numerous accolades for her impressive technique and musicianship. Her leadership as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Parish in Washington D.C. has generated excitement across church music spheres.
Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and receive the recipes from the day. Please bring your favorite corn bread, crackers, bread, or dessert. Soup and chili provided. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted to benefit Grace Mission in India.
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com
Children in grades 1st -5th are invited to join the First UMC Genesis Children’s Choir for a day of music and fun! Children will participate in the Choir Olympics with musical games, explore instruments, and enjoy a screening of The Prince of Egypt that ties into our special worship song for the Spring. Lunch and snacks are provided. This is a great opportunity for children to bond and grow in our music ministry. Please RSVP by December 31 to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP: fumc.com/choir-camp
Contact: Pershauna Johnson, pjohnson@fumc.com
We invite you to celebrate the birth of our King at one of our three Christmas Eve services.
4:00 p.m. Contemporary Service in the Christian Life Center
6:00 p.m. Family Service in the Sanctuary
9:00 p.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
The senior adults will have a Christmas party with desserts and light hors d’oeuvres, in the CLCL.
Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com, Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com
NEW TIME!
First Kids is proud to sponsor Night in Bethlehem and we would love for you to join us! We need volunteers who are willing to take on the role of shopkeepers within Bethlehem and assist families with activities.
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Sign up here.
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com
This gathering of women will be a time of exploring the stories of Christmas, enjoying one another and sharing lunch. Cost is $10
Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com
Embark on a musical journey with a diverse and exciting program by one of the leading Spanish concert pianists and Texas Tech professor Daniel del Pino. The program will feature a variety of musical traditions and their own arrangements of works by Spanish composer Joaquín Turina. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Contact: Bradley Vogel, bvogel@fumc.com
We will have activities and ornaments to make together. Please bring a brunch item to share. See you and your family soon!.
Serve our community! Volunteer at our Community Thanksgiving Lunch on November 23. Sign up here.
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com
