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  1. FUMC-MONROVIA CONDUCTS ONE-DAY MARRIAGE SEMINAR

The Family Life Ministry of the First United Methodist Church- Monrovia conducted a One-day Marriage Seminar on May 2, 2009.  According to the Chairperson of the Ministry, Sis. Diana Draper-Allen, the seminar was held to help married couples and would-be couples understand the way God wants them to live.  The seminar was held under the theme: “Partnership” with text taken from Amos 3:3.  Three topics were facilitated at the seminar:

    1. Financial management in Marital Relationship- this was facilitated by Rev. Hilary G. Paul, an Instructor of Biblical Studies at the Gbarnga School of Theology. He taught that married couples must trust each other in the area of finance. He called on couples to be transparent in their financial dealings. Failure to be transparent in financial matters may cause some serious marital problems, the clergyman said. He encouraged participants to use their finances wisely.
    2. Handling Crisis in Marital Relationship – this session was facilitated by Rev. Musu Harris of the Philadelphia Central Church. This clergywoman informed participants that every marriage experiences some form of conflict. What matters is how the crisis is handled, said the Pastor. She cautioned married couples to be friends, ask God’s guidance and to deal with crisis from the Christian perspective.  The clergywoman also said that sex, money and other things are the source of crisis in marriages.
    3. The Christian Home – this topic was facilitated by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Erlene P. Thompson.  She told the participants that a Christian home is a home where Jesus the Christ is the head; and the married couples and their families submit to his will. In this home, the parents introduced their children to Christ and demonstrate godly examples before the children. In such a home, God guides and directs every affair of the family. She called on all married couples to make their homes be centers for Jesus.

The seminar was attended by more than twenty (20) couples. At the close of the seminar, the participants pledged to be more committed to God and their partners.

  1. FUMC FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION

The Family day was colorfully celebrated on May 3, 2009. The family of Bro. P. Woodson Jones was honored as Family of the Year 2009/2010 while the Family of Bro. Benjamin Redd was honored as Special Family 2009/2010.  The message was brought by the Senior Pastor, Rev. Erlene P. Thompson, who spoke on the theme:”DISCOVERING THE CHURCH AS A CHRISTIAN FAMILY” with text taken from Ephesians 2:18-22. At the close of the service, every family was prayed for.

  1. FUMC CELEBRATES FATHERS’ DAY

The FUMC celebrated Fathers’ Day on Sunday, June 21, 2009. The program was planned and organized by the Men’s unit of the Church. Bro. David Farhat, a staunch member of the Church was honored as Father of the Year 2009/2010. His selection was based on his personal relationship with the Lord, his dedicated and committed services the rendered the FUMC. He remarks, Bro. Farhat thanked the Church and encouraged every Christian to work very hard to promote the kingdom of God here on earth. Special brothers were also honored: Bros. Nathaniel Kevin, Prince Mambu and John Togba.  The message was brought by our Senior Pastor who spoke on the theme “The True Example of a Christian Father” with text taken from Jeremiah 35:1-10.  About 800 persons attended this wonderful celebration.

  1. FUMC CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY

The First UMC celebrated Children’s Day on Sunday, June 14, 2009. The day’s message was brought by the Church School Superintendent, Bro. Joseph Jenkins Roberts. He told the congregation that the children are important to God; and must be taken care of.  Fourteen children were honored for their commitment and dedication.

  1. FUMC BUILDS AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GRAND CAPE MOUNT

The First UMC out of its Christmas Evangelistic Outreach Program has started the erection of a nine-room elementary school for the children in Siaffa-Keh Town, Grand Cape Mount County, Western Liberia.  The school building is now at the roof level. The roof will be placed on the building beginning the end of June 2009.  The town has more than seventy-five (75) children who are not going to school. Besides, those who attend school have to walk for more than eight miles daily.  This is hope for the children of Siaffa-Keh Town.  Rev. Thompson is the resource mobilizer while Rev. Julius Williams serves as the Project Coordinator. SEE PICTURES OF SCHOOL

  1. FUMC CELEBRATES MOTHERS’ DAY

The First UMC-Monrovia celebrated Mothers’ Day on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Mth. Evelyn Ketter-Cassell was honored as Mother of the Year 2009/2010. Her selection was based on her dedicated services to God, the Church and humanity. She called on all women to live exemplary life for the little ones to emulate. The message was brought by Rev. Samuel J. Quire, Jr., Former Conference Secretary of the LAC/UMC. Others mothers were honored as special sisters. The event was very colorful and the presence and glory of the Lord was experienced.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT FUMC

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR -JUNE 27, 2009

 TOPICS AND FACILITATORS:

  1. JOHN WESLEY BASIC RULES FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING BY REV. JOSEPH GARKPEE OF THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE LAC/UMC

  2. THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN LEADER BY PASTOR AUGUSTINE DORBOR  OF THE CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY FOUNDATION

 

YOUNG PEOPLE PURPOSE DRIVEN MISSION CONFERENCE

 

DATE:         JULY 24-25, 2009

THEME:       NEW BEGINNINGS

REGISTRATION: 25.00 LD

VENUE: FUMC-MONROVIA

SPONSOR:   THE FUMC-MONROVIA
 
 
 
 
 
 


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