McDonough First United Methodist Church

08/24/2026

2026-2027 Volleyball Registration Opens September 1st! Don't miss out!!

Join our Recreation Ministry for faith-based sports. Register for Upwards Volleyball today and engage with our community!

08/24/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐌𝐂!
We’re so glad you’re here – whether you’re watching live or catching up later in the week. May this time of worship bless your heart and draw you closer to Christ.

If this service speaks to you, would you take a moment to 𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑬 and 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬 this post? It helps others in your circle find their way to worship, too. Your support helps us continue to reach our congregation and community with the love of Jesus. You can give online safely and easily at: 𝗺𝗰𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗰.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

We’re grateful for YOU. Let’s worship together – right where you are.

08/20/2026

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel A. “Padre” Long recently completed the 2026 Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Chaplains (GALEC) Training, graduating on August 13 after completing 32 hours of specialized law enforcement chaplaincy training.

Long was first certified as a law enforcement chaplain in 2000 and has served as a volunteer chaplain for law enforcement agencies for more than 25 years. He currently holds chaplaincy certifications through Georgia P.O.S.T., the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC). He is associated with the Lawrenceville Police Department, McDonough Police Department, and Henry County Police Department, providing support to officers, their families, and the communities they serve.

The 2026 training provided instruction in many of the difficult situations law enforcement chaplains encounter. Classes included responding to a crisis, substance abuse, family violence, su***de, Stop the Bleed, stress management, burnout, PTSD, incident command, death notification, sensitivity and diversity, law enforcement families, legal liabilities, officer injury and death, criminal justice, and ethics.

Law enforcement chaplaincy is a ministry of presence. Chaplains are often present during some of the hardest moments in the lives of officers, their families, victims, and members of the community. Continuing education such as the GALEC training helps ensure chaplains are prepared to step into those moments with compassion, professionalism, confidentiality, and care.

For Long, completing another 32 hours of training continues a commitment that began more than two decades ago: to be present for those who serve and protect our communities, especially when the weight of that service becomes heavy.

08/20/2026

Celebrate the life of Walter Smith, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Haisten Funerals & Cremations.

08/19/2026

MMA Chapel is back! What a wonderful time sharing God’s love with our students each week. Ms. Amy does such a good job explaining the scriptures so our students understand them.

08/18/2026

Join us and Bring A Friend to this fun-filled musical event!

08/17/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐌𝐂!
We’re so glad you’re here – whether you’re watching live or catching up later in the week. May this time of worship bless your heart and draw you closer to Christ.

If this service speaks to you, would you take a moment to 𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑬 and 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬 this post? It helps others in your circle find their way to worship, too. Your support helps us continue to reach our congregation and community with the love of Jesus. You can give online safely and easily at: 𝗺𝗰𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗰.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

We’re grateful for YOU. Let’s worship together – right where you are.

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Long

08/12/2026

Tonight, the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference made it official. With a unanimous vote, delegates approved the resolution that would unite the two conferences. Conference Lay Leaders Kim Powell and Scott Cleaveland are pictured here with Bishop Dease. What happens now?

On Saturday, September 26, at 10 a.m. Bishop Robin Dease has called a special meeting, the Georgia Unifying Conference: Working Together to Reach 8 Million Georgians. It will be a hybrid event that will take place at The United Methodist Center in Duluth and online. Registration will open later this month.

Then, on January 1, 2027, the Georgia United Methodist Conference will launch. We are grateful for the work of Bishop Dease, Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, and the hundreds of United Methodists across Georgia who served on a task force to make this vision a reality.

08/10/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐌𝐂!
We’re so glad you’re here – whether you’re watching live or catching up later in the week. May this time of worship bless your heart and draw you closer to Christ.

If this service speaks to you, would you take a moment to 𝑳𝑰𝑲𝑬 and 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬 this post? It helps others in your circle find their way to worship, too. Your support helps us continue to reach our congregation and community with the love of Jesus. You can give online safely and easily at: 𝗺𝗰𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗰.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

We’re grateful for YOU. Let’s worship together – right where you are.

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Long