Our purpose as the First United Methodist Church of Azle is to know Jesus, to grow in His love, to serve one another, and to share the gospel.
from Senior Pastor, Dr. Richard Reed
People will look back at 2020 as one of the defining years
when life changed. Every person in our
world has been impacted by COVID-19 and it will influence our lives in the
years to come. Our church leaders have
been diligent in working to protect our members and guests during this
pandemic. Information about COVID-19 is
constantly changing and the situation is very fluid and the Administrative
Board continues to adjust plans as health conditions evolve.
We are currently in the Phase 1 of opening the church which
includes in-person and online worship, but no small groups, childcare, Sunday
School, or outside groups meeting. The
plans for Phase 2 include allowing some small groups and meetings to take place
when safe. Phase 3 is a return to all
activities and ministries of the church when occupancy is 100%.
At the September 29, 2020 Administrative Board meeting, the
decision was made to have a partial Phase 2 opening. Starting October 1, 2020, limited groups will
be scheduled for the building. These
groups include: Youth Groups, Grief Share, Morning/Evening Bible Studies,
Church Councils, Rehearsals for Choir/Praise Teams, and Scouts. We will be adding childcare and Sunday School
at a later date.
We will continue to evaluate this crisis and make decisions
as the situation evolves. I want to remind you that we are a people of faith
who trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for ALL things. Be prudent, be
careful, do what is reasonable, and remember we will not live by fear. This is
a serious situation but not one that should make us question our faith in
Christ. Jesus is the Lord of all time and he is Lord of this moment. We believe
that only you can determine when you feel safe returning to worship and church
activities.
Please continue to pray for one another, our health care
workers and First Responders, our nation, and our world, and let us continue to
serve the Lord in all we do. Please contact me or the church office if you have
any questions or concerns.
Grace and Peace,
Dr. Richard Reed
Open for In-Person Worship
Greetings
from Senior Pastor, Dr. Richard Reed
Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Azle website. As you click through the various tabs you will find a snapshot of ministries for this active congregation. Nestled in the heart of Azle, this church community of faith has
been actively involved in the lives of children, youth, and adults for many years as we share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are committed to helping each individual and family grow in their faith as a disciple of Jesus
Christ. At the First United Methodist Church of Azle you will find a variety of worship settings, opportunities for mission and service, and learning settings for all ages on different days of the week.
If you are visiting for the first time, we suggest you enter the building through the covered entrance on Church Street. This will bring you to the atrium area where you will find a staffed welcome desk we call, “Connecting Central.” Connecting Central can direct you to the nursery, sanctuary, HUB or any other part of the building.
Our
worship services are casual in dress. In each of our morning worship services you will find an exciting and compelling presentation of Biblical truths in word, song, and prayer. We have three styles of worship on Sunday morning
from which to choose. Our 8:30 a.m. service is a musically blended service in the sanctuary; the 9:45 a.m. service is a contemporary service and is held in the HUB (our activity building); and the 11:00 a.m. service is a traditional
worship service in the sanctuary.
If at any time you have questions, please ask a Greeter, Usher, a host at the Connecting Ministries Welcome Center, or a staff member. You may also contact the church office during
the week or send us an email. We are glad to have you visit and be a part of First United Methodist Church of Azle.
Grace and Peace,
Dr. Richard Reed
Past Sermons at First United Methodist Church of Azle
Traditional, Blended & Bridge Contemporary
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We offer multiple services each with a different worship style.
First United Methodist Church
200 Church Street
Azle TX 76020
817-444-3323
Sunday Worship Times
Blended Worship Service - 8:30 am
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Bridge Contemporary Service - 9:45 am
Traditional Worship Service - 11:00 am