Cordele First United Methodist Church
Description
For over 100 years Cordele First United Methodist Church has lived out our vision to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! In 1887, a year before the incorporation of Cordele, Georgia, a group of 15 people met at the Cordele Academy to organize the Cordele Methodist Mission - the oldest protestant church in the city. By the end of the first year, the church had 179 members. Because of the growth of the congregation, it became the Cordele Station in 1889.
In 1891 Sunday School classes were still small enough to meet around the single room of the church. By 1899 the church had grown to 271 and Sunday School attendance to 213 - forcing the church to operate 2 separate Sunday School times. By the time the new facility in downtown Cordele had opened in 1914, Sunday School enrollment had increased to 435.
From the very beginning, children and youth were important to the church. In 1912 there were already 45 members of the "senior league" (high school) and 50 members of the "junior league" (middle school).
The church continued to increase in membership and in spiritual growth. In 1978, it was reported: "Attendance is high at all functions of the church. Accompanying this is the fine spirit of love and warmth. Our people care." And in 1979: "In missions we have a goal in our church of giving as much for others as we spend on ourselves."
This growth of love for Christ and others, and our support of missions both locally and globally, continues today. God continues to grow our church and our church membership is over 1100 members, with over 550 people worshiping together each Sunday.
For over one hundred years Cordele First United Methodist Church has lived out our vision to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in how we embrace and invest in our members, our local community, and our world in an attempt to advance God’s kingdom through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission & service, and extravagant generosity. The Lord continues to bless our church, and our church endeavors to glorify our Lord.
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WATCH our final Invite Your Peeps video HERE! And don't forget to invite YOUR peeps on Easter!!
Stations of the Cross Prayer Experience
Many made it thru today, but you may not have been able to! And that's okay...it will remain "set-up" all week - and since it is self-guided it simply requires that you come to the Sanctuary and follow the guide that is provided. So anytime the offices are open (typically 8:30am-4:30pm) or anytime we have an event going on this week you are encouraged to go visit the Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary!
Invite Your Peeps - Christians Arent Perfect
If you missed yesterday's Invite Your Peeps video, watch it here:
Stations of the Cross Prayer Experience
We're ready for you to come and continue your journey to the Resurrection! Stop by the Sanctuary any time between 11am and 7pm for a 15-30 minute Stations of the Cross guided prayer experience. Invite your coworkers, family, friends, & neighbors to this powerful time of preparation! Emerge@cordelefumc
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It was a fun time out at Dooly Campground for our Church Picnic! The Egg Hunt was exciting, the time of worship was awesome (pictured here), and there was great food and fun had by all!!
Resurrection Eggs Family Activity
Your family is not going to want to miss the Resurrection Eggs event next Tuesday!!!
Stations of the Cross Prayer Experience
Come join us Monday between 11 am & 7 pm in the Sanctuary for a powerful prayer experience! It takes around 15-30 minutes to go thru all 8 Stations of the Cross paintings.
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Make sure to always check out our website www.cordelefirst.com/ for upcoming events, schedules, & any information about the ministry of the church you might need!
Pregnancy Care Center - Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox
Let the church office know if you want to buy tickets to support this local ministry!
ALL WED NIGHT ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED TONIGHT! Please come to the church basement if you need shelter!!! Be in prayer for all those affected by the storm.
Invite Your Peeps - Church is Booooring
If you missed the Invite Your Peeps video this past Sunday - check it out here! And remember to be praying about who you will invite to Easter Sunday. We will pass out packs of peeps this Sunday for everyone to use as an invitation!
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We have a chance to participate in a community Easter Sunrise Worship!
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