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Posts tagged History

I Wait



I Wait

I wait. Year after year, generation after generation I’ve been here, waiting, watching and hoping.  I’ve watched so many climb these steps as the bell rang through the streets. I’ve watched generations pass by on their way to and from school and wondered if they knew why I was here. I’ve watch as horses gave [...]

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Centennial Moments – Centennial Sunday 8.12.12



Centennial Moments – Centennial Sunday 8.12.12

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented August 12, 2012 by Jean Pickering Final Summary Slides: [...]

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Centennial Sunday



Centennial Sunday

On August 12, 1912 a group of faithful men and women to gathered at the corner of Williams Avenue in Williamstown, WV to celebrate what God had accomplished through them. They stepped out in faith and with full and grateful hearts knew their lives, gifts and resources had been well used. Future generations, they believed, [...]

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Centennial Moments XXVII



Centennial Moments XXVII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented August 5, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Memorial [...]

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Centennial Moments XXVI



Centennial Moments XXVI

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 29, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Gifts [...]

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Centennial Moments XXV



Centennial Moments XXV

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 22, 2012 by Rev. Dewayne Lowther Focus: [...]

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A Brief History of Us



A Brief History of Us

A BRIEF HISTORY What follows is an attempt to give the reader a flavor of the sumptuous meal that is offered by the United Methodist Church for those willing to sit at the Table of Fellowship. I’m offering this in response to the many confused looks I’ve received from visitors and members alike who enjoy [...]

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Intentional Discipleship: United Methodist



Intentional Discipleship: United Methodist

For the next three weeks we are going to talk John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for developing a life as an intentional Christian. But first we must consider the context of Wesley’s passion and how his rules relate to our own time and circumstances.  It all begins at a time of great political, economic and [...]

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Centennial Moments XXIV



Centennial Moments XXIV

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 15, 2012 by Rev. Dewayne Lowther Focus: [...]

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Centennial Moment, First United Methodist Church    archives, call to ministry, Centennial, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, pastors, service, West Virginia Wesleyan

Centennial Moments XXIII



Centennial Moments XXIII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented July 8, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Girl [...]

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Centennial Moments XXII



Centennial Moments XXII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 24, 2012 by Karen Fenton Focus: Youth [...]

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Centennial Moments XXI



Centennial Moments XXI

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 17, 2012 by Nancy Mahan Focus: Music [...]

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Centennial Moments XX



Centennial Moments XX

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 10, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Changes [...]

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Centennial Moment XV



Centennial Moment XV

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented April 22, 2012 by Jean Pickering Slides: Centennial April [...]

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Centennial Moments XIX



Centennial Moments XIX

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented June 3, 2012 by Karen Fenton Focus: Boy [...]

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Centennial Moments XVIII



Centennial Moments XVIII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented May 27, 2012 by Jim Waybright Focus: Boy [...]

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Centennial Moment, First United Methodist Church    Boy Scouts, Centennial, First United Methodist Church, FUMC, Jim Waybright, Leslie Sabo, Memorial Day, missions

Centennial Moments XVII



Centennial Moments XVII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented May 20, 2012 by Jean Pickering Focus: Missional [...]

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Centennial Moments XVI



Centennial Moments XVI

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented May 13, 2012 by Jean Pickering Slides: Centennial May [...]

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Centennial Moments



Centennial Moments

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented April 29, 2012 by Delores McCallister Slides: Centennial April [...]

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Centennial Moment XIII



Centennial Moment XIII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented April 22, 2012 by Jean Pickering Slides: Centennial April [...]

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Centennial Moment XII



Centennial Moment XII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented March 25, 2012 by George Fenton Slides: Centennial March [...]

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Centennial Moment XI



Centennial Moment XI

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented March 18, 2012 Slides: Centennial March 18, 2012 Centennial [...]

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Centennial Moment X



Centennial Moment X

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented March 11, 2012 Slides: Centennial March 11 Centennial Audio [...]

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Centennial Moment IX



Centennial Moment IX

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented March 4, 2012 Slides: Centennial March 4 2012   [...]

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Centennial Moment VIII



Centennial Moment VIII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented February 26, 2012 Slides: Centennial feb 26 Late Service: [...]

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Centennial Moment VII



Centennial Moment VII

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented February 19, 2012 speaker: Jean Pickering Early Service [...]

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Centennial Moment VI Feb 12, 2012



Centennial Moment VI Feb 12, 2012

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented February 12, 2012 Centennial Feb 12 Related posts: [...]

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Centennial Moment V



Centennial Moment V

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Presented February 5, 2012 centennial – Feb 5 Related [...]

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Centennial Moment IV



Centennial Moment IV

A series of weekly presentations reviewing the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides of our legacy with gratitude for those whose faith, vision and commitment to the Cause of Christ inspired and guided a generation to live [...]

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Centennial Moment III



Centennial Moment III

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Centennial Countdown 1.22 Related posts: Centennial Moment VIII Centennial [...]

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Centennial Moment II



Centennial Moment II

  A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. January 15, 2012 centennial – jan 15 Related [...]

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Centennial Moment I



Centennial Moment I

A review of the history, mission and faithfulness of the people who called First United Methodist Church, Williamstown, West Virginia – home. We offer these messages and slides with gratitude for the people and faithfulness of those who gave their hearts to Christ, Church and Community. Centennial – jan 8 Related posts: Centennial Moment VIII [...]

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