Worship Preview 6.14.26

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: ASP Celebration.

This past week Pastor Christopher has been a part of a group of 11 people representing First UMC Fort Scott as part of our 23rd mission trip with the Appalachia Service Project (ASP). ASP is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires 

hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. Since 1969, ASP volunteers have been making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in need in Central Appalachia and providing life transforming experiences for everyone involved. Each year, ASP typically hosts more than 12,000 volunteers working in 5 different 

Central Appalachian states, serving over 250 families with home repairs including floor replacement, siding, roofing, decks, ramps,  and staircases.

Over the years our crews have done some of each. This year we had 2 crews, one doing roofing and the other siding. Sunday we will celebrate another successful mission trip with stories of our week. Our theme this year was Love Your Neighbor with a focus verse of Romans 12:12-13. ASP used the Contemporary English Version translation, which reads: 

“Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying. Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.”

This week we have experienced and shared hospitality, help, and care. We have prayed, been prayed for, and been a part of answered prayers. We have used gift we have, gifts given on our behold, and given gifts. It has been challenging, frustrating, joyful, and hopeful. Plans have been made, changed, remade and homes and lives have been transformed. The crew thanks everyone who helped make this years trip possible and we look forward to sharing our experiences as we worship together Sunday - standing on the promises of God.  See you then!

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Wed. June 17 Feeding Families in His Name. A free, no obligation meal served to go by volunteers from First United Methodist and several other churches and community groups. Available 5:15pm to 6:15pm or until we run out. We aim for 400 meals per week.

Fri. June 19th. Our Aging Forward group is joining the Gordon Parks Museum’s Juneteenth Lunch and Learn event “Food for the Journey: Kansas Stories.” Bring a lunch and join us at the Ellis Center at FSCC at noon!