From The Pastor
OOPS! You just clicked on the web-page of a different kind of church. It looks like most churches on the outside, it probably sounds like most churches on the inside (at least right now) — but it is different. At this church, Open Hearts—Open Minds—Open Doors is more than a slogan, it’s the fabric of our understanding and the purpose of our existence in a sea of other churches. At this church, perfect people are not allowed. At this church we don’t accuse, persecute, judge, or condemn! We can’t, because at this church we are all broken — broken but not hopeless! At this church we have hope because we have Jesus! With Jesus, restoration can take place. There may be some stubborn cracks left over and maybe a piece or two will always remain missing, but restoration will take place because the grace of God will cover the blemishes. At this church, when you walk through the door, we don’t size you up to see if you will fit our mold. Our Hospitality Team has a simple belief. Every visitor is a gift from God. If you are still reading — Welcome! My name is Michael Woods, and I am privileged to be the pastor for First United Methodist Church in Dexter, Missouri. Check us out! Just click on the links and take a tour of FUMC and see for yourself how we live and thrive together in God’s grace, while we share, grow and serve together in God’s love. If you like what you see, show up Sunday morning. My heart will rejoice in the Lord, if you are the next gift God sends through the door!
Pastor Michael
