The First Methodist Church of Atmore

10/06/2026

Thank you to all the local Pastors in Atmore, but especially our very own Pastor Mike von Keyserling! Pastor Mike is the best and as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month all during the month of October, don't forget to reach out and thank Pastor Mike personally for his wonderful leadership and steadfast love for his flock!

10/04/2026

One Table. One Body. Around the Globe. 🌍🍞

The weather outside might be gray and dreary, but what we celebrate today is full of light and hope. Today, millions of Christians across continents, cultures, and time zones are coming to the Communion table—and our church family is part of that global circle.

Don't let a rainy morning keep you from joining in. Come gather, pray, and take communion together with us this morning.

🌧️ Brave the puddles—we’ll have the doors open and a seat ready for you.

⏰ Worship begins at 10:30 AM

09/28/2026

Monday Morning Recap: The Master’s Plumb Line 🪵📐

Anyone who has ever built a wall or hung a picture knows a simple truth: the human eye is unreliable. You can step back, squint, and swear a wall is straight—until you drop a plumb line or hold up a level.

When the line reveals a lean, you don’t throw the tool across the shop and say, "This string is unfair!" Gravity doesn't negotiate. The problem isn’t the plumb line; the problem is the wall.

In Ezekiel 18, God’s people looked at their ruined circumstances and accused Him: “The way of the Lord is not just!” (Literally: “Your line isn’t level.”)

We often do the exact same thing:

We judge others by their actions, but demand to be judged by our intentions.

We carry two rulers in our pockets: an unyielding bar of iron for the people who frustrate us, and a soft, flexible tape measure for ourselves.

We try to bend God’s eternal truth to fit our personal comfort.

Yet the Lord reminds us: “I take no pleasure in the death of anyone... Repent and live!” (Ezekiel 18:32). God doesn't drop the plumb line of His Word to crush us—He drops it to show us where we lean, inviting us to turn around before the wall collapses.

In Matthew 21, Jesus brought this straight home with the Parable of the Two Sons:

The Second Son had flawless manners. He said, “I will, sir”—but his commitment never made it past his vocal cords. He never stepped foot in the vineyard.

The First Son started with an ugly rebellion: “I will not.” But later, he felt the conviction of truth, changed his mind, grabbed his tools, and went to work.

God’s True North is never measured by the volume of our lip service; it is measured by the direction of our feet.

As we head into a busy season—celebrating World Communion Sunday, commissioning our church body on Laity Sunday, and serving our community at Williams Station Day—the Master Builder asks us:

👉 Are we giving God polite nods from the sidelines, or are we putting on our work boots and heading into the field?

It doesn’t matter how crooked the wall started. What matters is which way you are turning today. Drop the crooked ruler, let Christ realign your heart, and let’s get to work in the Father’s vineyard.

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25–32 | Matthew 21:23–32

The Master's Plumb LineEzekiel 18: 25-32

09/27/2026

Happy Sunday All - This morning we will have the pleasure of listening to our Children's Sunday Morning Singers perform. You don't want to miss these special songs that they have been practicing with for months. So come and join the unending praises as we celebrate God's Word today.

09/20/2026

Happy Sunday to all - Looking forward to seeing everyone this morning for Sunday School and Worship

09/14/2026

Monday Morning Recap from the 13 Sept 2026 Sermon.

Ever felt trapped between an advancing threat behind you and an impassable sea ahead?

This past Sunday, we dove into Exodus 14 in our message, "Walking Through the Dark: The Power of Shared Faith in Impossible Places." If you find yourself at an impossible dead end right now, hold tightly to these three reminders:

God works in the midnight hours. Scripture says the east wind blew "all that night" to turn the sea floor into dry ground. Deliverance wasn't an instant cinematic cut; it happened while it was cold, loud, and pitch-black. Just because you can’t see the path receding doesn’t mean God has stopped working. His silence is never His absence.

The Lord steps into the gap. When the Egyptian army closed in, the pillar of cloud moved from out front to behind Israel. God deliberately placed Himself between His vulnerable children and the terror pursuing them.

You were never meant to stand alone. In Mark 2, Jesus healed a paralyzed man when He saw the faith of the four friends carrying his mat. When your strength fails and you can't even crawl to Jesus, your church family is called to pick up a corner of your stretcher and carry you into His presence.

Where do you find yourself this week?

If you're on the mat: Lay down your pride and let your church family help carry you. Reach out, ask for prayer, and let someone steady your faith.

If your feet are on solid ground: Your strength isn't just for your own comfort. Look around your pews, your neighborhood, and your friend group. Find someone who is quietly overwhelmed and grab a corner of their mat.

When we stand together trusting God in the dark, there is no dead end He cannot transform into a highway of redemption.

Drop a comment below if you need prayer this week, or send us a private message—we would be honored to carry you in prayer!

Walking Through the Dark: The Power of Shared Faith in Impossible P...

09/13/2026

Good Sunday Morning to one and all. Let us join our voices in praise and thanksgiving as we celebrate our Lord and Savior.

09/06/2026

Looking forward to worshiping in person and online with you all this morning...

08/31/2026

Yesterday, we opened God’s Word to Ephesians 2:19–22 and Romans 8:14–17 to reflect on a life-changing truth: through Jesus Christ, we are not treated as nervous houseguests or day laborers walking on eggshells. We are fully adopted, members of God’s household.
When you're family, you don't nervously wait on the porch—you walk in and head straight for the refrigerator. That is the kind of access, belonging, and security our Heavenly Father gives to us:
• Our Standing is Secure: God paid our debts at Calvary and finalized our adoption. You are not on probation; you are an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ.
• Our Differences Unite Us: The Church isn't a civic club or a political coalition. In Christ, every earthly division falls away, bringing all backgrounds and generations together around one table.
• Our Love Calls Us to Action: Being family means stepping up when life is hard—carrying each other's burdens, showing up, and sharing life beyond Sunday morning.
This Week’s Challenge: Put family love into practice! Pick up the phone to pray with a brother or sister who is hurting, invite someone out for a cup of coffee, or drop by someone's home to remind them they belong.
We were also overjoyed yesterday to officially welcome our newest church family members: Mike Banks; Matt, Allie, & Scotty Mallett; Ralph & Joanne Boatwright; Sharron Bullard; Courtney Dortch; Riley Brooks; Haley Cockrell; Jackson Sommer; and Bob & Carolyn Turk!

08/30/2026

Welcome all to join together in Worship and celebration today as we hear God's Holy Word, Sing praises to Him, and then celebrate as we welcome new families into the congregation, followed by Dinner on the grounds.