A song has been playing on repeat in my head for the last few weeks. It has moved me to tears, to laughter, to rejoicing every time I hear it: “I have a hope. I have a future. I have a destiny that is yet awaiting me. My life’s not over. A new beginning’s just begun. I have a hope!” These lyrics by Tommy Walker land on me in a powerful way these days. A year ago I felt that it was time to share my testimony. I didn’t feel ready to share because I still felt too broken and

Did you "get a life” during Lent? As we conclude the season of Lent, we will witness Jesus’ brutal suffering and death. We will follow him, taking up our own crosses; dying again to ourselves. Dying to “get a life." We then will wait in the darkness and emptiness for his resurrection on Sunday morning. Every year, this process of witnessing and waiting is difficult, agonizing. Death is painful. Yet it’s central to our story–because what follows marks the highlight of the Chri

In 1980 this church was blessed with the completion of the Family Life Center. In those 37 years of operation the FLC has not only been used by this church and its members but by many organizations and members of the community for events from birthday parties to Kids For Christ. Time and weather have taken its toll on the building bringing several major maintenance issues to our attention. First and foremost is the need for a new roof. Water damage is apparent in the inte

On Sunday, May 7, during our 9am worship gathering, we will have a “Financial Peace Sunday,” focused on Dave Ramsey's teaching on biblical giving and financial management from the Financial Peace University course. This worship experience is planned in preparation for our upcoming capital campaign: “Raising the Roof: A 20/20 Vision.” Please check our blog (weaverfirstumc.org/news) and upcoming "Word & Deed" newsletter articles for more details on this upcoming fundraising cam

UPDATE: May 9, 2017 Our survey was completed on Sunday, April 30. Thank you for your prayerful support as we discern what changes to make to our Sunday morning schedule. The council is scheduled meet to review the results of this survey on Sunday, May 21, 2017. View the survey results here. Original Post: Church family & friends, We want to more effectively grow a “garden" of disciples by increasing participation in Sunday School/Small Groups, Gathered Worship and fellowship

Join us to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus! Easter Sunday Sunrise: April 16, 6:30 AM at Camp Lee, breakfast following Easter Sunday Worship: April 16 9:00am United Worship Gathering at Weaver First UMC Sanctuary