Greetings Topeka First UMC,

I hope that you are having a great week! 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Ash Wednesday activities. If you were unable to join us here is a link to the service.  Remember, anytime you want to see a sermon or any event that is "livestreamed from church," you can click on the "Livestream" button at the top of our website.

Our new Lenten sermon series is called "A Wesleyan Walk with Jesus." During the six Sundays of lent, we will explore Jesus' ministry step-by-step, and look each week at what each event means for us as United Methodists. Here is a list of the themes each week: 

  • February 26: Water/Baptism 
  • March 5: Go!
  • March 12: Holy
  • March 19: Book
  • March 26: Bread
  • April 2: Palms
  • April 9: Life

This week we will begin with water and baptism. Have you ever wondered why we would baptize a child? Or what actually happens within baptism? On Sunday, we will look at these questions, receive new members, and remember our baptisms with thankful hearts! For the six Sunday's of Lent, we will celebrate Holy Communion at each service.

Last week, Pastor Karissa talked in worship about a phone app that we both use as part of our spiritual disciplines. The name of the app is Lectio365 and can be found here at the Google Play Store or here at the Apple Store.There is a morning and evening prayer time that you can listen to. I encourage you to download the app & try it!  Unfortunately, you can only access Lectio365 from a downloaded app so if you don't use a "smart phone," you can visit The Upper Room for prayer guides directly from your computer.

I will be leading a book study which begins Wednesday, March 8. It is based around Max Lucado's book "3:16." Please sign up using this link. Email Tiwana if you have trouble finding the book.

See you Sunday!

Pastor Brad