Welcome! God Cares About You, and So Do We.
7520 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214 – 414-774-5500
Email: fumcwaoffice@fumcwa.org
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10:30am Service with Live Streaming on the Church YouTube Channel
Every Monday morning, the church office sends an email containing a verse, a prayer, the week’s calendar, church office hours, and any important announcements for the week. If you would like to receive this communication, please contact the church office with your email address.
This year, no in-person or online worship service will be offered on
Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, 2024.
First Church wishes you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
9:00 am Adult Christian Education
9:30-10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship
10:15-11:45 am Nursery Care
10:30 am Worship Sanctuary / YouTube
11:30-11:50 am Church Library Open
November Events
So much happening in November. Stewardship Celebration Sunday Nov. 24th, Charge Conference Nov. 24th, Thanksgiving Basket Distribution Nov. 23rd, and Dec. 1 Brunch in Bethlehem. Click here for more information and details.
New Adult Classes Added
New class for Advent has been added to the calendar, “Heaven & Earth”. Another new class added is “Context-Putting Scripture in Its Place”. Click here for more information.
Food Pantry – Open Wednesday November 27 – 2:30 to 4:30
Thank you to all who have been contributing to this great mission. We are now serving numbers in the 50s. We will be making some changes in the next couple of months due to the increasing numbers. The items for October are Dish Detergent, Pancake Mix (add water) or Pancake Syrup. For more information click here.
Thanksgiving Basket Ministry
With the rising costs of food, we are grateful for your financial support for this ministry to ensure that we will be able to distribute Thanksgiving Baskets to those in need. If you would like to help with more than coins, please take a candy apple pop from the Thanksgiving Tree in the Narthex. Each basket of food costs $65.00. Any donation will help. Thanksgiving Basket Distribution is November 23. Your generosity is very much appreciated!
Poinsettias For Christmas Eve
It’s that time of the year again when you can place your order for Poinsettias for Christmas Eve Services. All orders and payments must be submitted by Sunday, November 24th. Please check the order insert in the Sunday bulletin for details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Church Office at 414-774-5500.
Angel Tree – A program of Prison Fellowship
On Sunday, November 24th, look for the Angel Tree in the narthex, where you will be able to choose an angel tag bearing the name and gift wish of a child. There will also be an instruction sheet for you to take as a reminder of the details of this year’s ministry. The gifts need to be purchased, wrapped, and returned to church no later than 10:30 am on Sunday, December 15th. Click here for more information.
Women In Faith Christmas Bake Shop
United Women in Faith will offer sweet treats and other items for sale on Sunday, December 8th, and will also include Linda Zeman’s gingerbread cookies. Order forms will be available in advance. Call the church office for more information.
LONDON 2025: Church History & Faith Today Trip
We (Suamico UMC) are going to England on May 24th to celebrate John Wesley Day and explore the church history that led to the Methodist Movement. Click here for more information.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence can affect anyone, at anytime, and in any relationship.
If you feel like you are experiencing abuse, reach out to the 24/7 hotline by calling 414-219-5555.
Remember Ukraine During 2024
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