The First Methodist Church of Atmore

The First Methodist Church of Atmore A church family growing together to know, love, and serve God and our community.

Happy Sunday Everyone! We are looking forward to seeing one and all at this mornings VBS recap service, where you will...
05/31/2026

Happy Sunday Everyone! We are looking forward to seeing one and all at this mornings VBS recap service, where you will get a chance to meet some of the early Christians as they work to continue to spread the Good News! We will also hear from our VBS Kids in song and Word as they share with you all the great things they learned at VBS this year.

05/25/2026

Monday Morning Recap
🔥 From Embers to Flames: Rekindling the Pentecost Fire 🔥
Did you miss church this Sunday, or do you just need a reminder of what God spoke into our hearts? Here is a quick recap of this week’s powerful Pentecost message from Acts 2:1-8.

We often look back at the "glory days" of the church—when the pews were packed and the fire burned bright—and feel like we are just looking at history. Too many modern congregations are operating like a smoldering stump, maintaining just a thin wisp of smoke.

But the fire is NOT dead. The embers are just waiting on the wind—the breath of God (Pneuma) to blow over us again! 💨

Here are the 3 major takeaways from Sunday's sermon:

1️⃣ God is Disruptive (And That’s a Good Thing!)
We love a predictable, manageable God. We like our services to start on time, end on time, and follow a neat bulletin. But the Holy Spirit arrives without warning and shakes up our comfort zones. When we surrender our plans to His, we move from trying to control our lives to completely trusting the Creator.

2️⃣ You Are the Temple
In the Old Testament, God's fire fell on tabernacles and stone temples. But at Pentecost, the tongues of fire separated and rested on each of them. God’s presence no longer dwells in physical buildings made by human hands. Through the Holy Spirit, He dwells in YOU.

3️⃣ Holy Spirit Fire Changes Everything
Look at Peter. One moment he was cowering in fear, denying Jesus. The next, filled with the Holy Spirit, he stood boldly before thousands to preach a fiercely Christ-centered message. The Spirit replaces our human fear with supernatural power, love, and self-discipline.

🪵 How Do We Stoke the Fire This Week?
Peter reminded us that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for us, our children, and all who are "far off." To step into that promise today, we must:

Acknowledge the ash: Stop pretending a thin wisp of routine religion is a roaring fire. Confess where we’ve grown cold or comfortable.

Invite the wind: Embers can't reignite themselves. Pray for a fresh, powerful breath of the Holy Spirit over your life. Cry out, "Lord, breathe on us again."

Step out in boldness: Stop playing defense and start playing offense. Commit to being an active voice for Jesus Christ in your workplace, school, and neighborhood this week.

Church, let’s open ourselves up to be filled with expectant hope. Let's be His witnesses to the ends of the earth—and to our next-door neighbors! 🌍🙏

Come and Join in Worship to our Risen Savior! May the Holy Spirit fill you and enable you to boldly witness to the Glor...
05/24/2026

Come and Join in Worship to our Risen Savior! May the Holy Spirit fill you and enable you to boldly witness to the Glory and Majesty of God!

05/18/2026

Yesterday, we dove into Acts 1:8–14 and explored what it means to live—and pray—in the "Holy In-Between." If you missed the message or just want a quick reminder as you start your week, here is a summary of yesterday's sermon:
📖 Sermon Reflection: Praying in Faith: The Power of the "In-Between"
Scripture: Acts 1:8–14
We often find ourselves living in the gap between a Promise from God and its Fulfillment. You’ve prayed for provision, but the bills are still due. You’ve prayed for healing, but the pain is still there.

How do we handle this "In-Between"? The disciples showed us the way: the bridge between God's promise and our reality is built out of Faithful Prayer.

Key Takeaways:
Power for the Mission, Not Comfort: Jesus promised the Holy Spirit's power to make us witnesses. For us today, that means sharing His love in our own backyard (here in Atmore), reaching out to those who are different from us, and extending our mission to the ends of the earth.

Praying in Harmony (Homothymadon): In the upper room, the disciples prayed in "one accord." Like a choir singing in perfect harmony, they weren't identical, but they shared a single vision.

God's Silence does NOT equate to His Absence:
Whether looking at Abraham, Hannah, Simeon, or Daniel, history reminds us that a delay is not a denial. God answers in His perfect timing.

Aligning with His Will: Sometimes God answers with an immediate "Yes," and sometimes with a Sovereign "No" (like Paul’s thorn).

True prayer isn't about bending God to our will, but aligning ourselves so His perfect will can be done through us.🕊️

Your Challenge This Week: Find Your "Upper Room"
Don't let the waiting make you doubt. This week, let's commit to active, expectant prayer:
Pray with Confidence: Approach the throne of grace boldly, knowing you are met with mercy, not judgment (Hebrews 4:16).
Pray When You're Weak: When you run out of words, remember that the Holy Spirit intercedes for you with wordless groans (Romans 8:26).

Pray for Our Community:
Let’s pray together for revival, for the lost to be found, and for the church-hurt to find healing right here on the corner of Pensacola and Horner St., and beyond.

Let's stay connected in prayer this week as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost Sunday!

Ever feel like it’s a challenge to bring your faith into your 9-to-5? You aren’t alone! 🙏Starting Tuesday, May 19th at 6...
05/13/2026

Ever feel like it’s a challenge to bring your faith into your 9-to-5? You aren’t alone! 🙏

Starting Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM, we’re kicking off a brand-new, 4-week series: "Living for Christ in the Workplace." We’ll be using a mix of video teaching and open discussion to explore how we can be living witnesses right where we work.

Whether you’re in an office, a classroom, or on a job site, all are welcome! Come grow with us as we learn to shine a light in our everyday lives. ✨

Description of study: Every game has rules. In order to win, you’ve got to know your goal, your responsibilities on the team, and how to succeed all while playing by the rules. The same is true for the game of life. When we know the Word of God, his mission for us, and how to achieve that mission, we can live with a powerful impact. In this three-session series, sportscaster James Brown and former NFL coach Tony Dungy will explore how we can live for God and serve him well. God has a purpose for you—are you ready to get on the field?

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, the First Methodist Church of Atmore wants to say a simple, sincere thank you.

Thank you to the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who:

- Model faith and patience through life’s ups and downs.
- Offer comfort, wisdom, and a listening ear when it’s needed most.
- Serve our church and community with tireless hearts.

We see the love you pour into others every day, and we are so grateful for the reflection of God’s grace that you provide. You are a blessing to this congregation! 💐

Good Sunday Morning to you all.We are looking forward to seeing everyone this morning as we come and worship our Lord an...
05/10/2026

Good Sunday Morning to you all.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this morning as we come and worship our Lord and Savior.

05/04/2026

Monday Morning Recap
🧱 The Architecture of Grace: From the Gate to the Building
This past Sunday, we continued our journey from last week. We’ve entered through the Gate (John 10), and now we are walking the Way (John 14). But where is that Way leading us?

According to 1 Peter 2, God isn't just calling us to be a flock of sheep; He is building us into a Spiritual House. # # # 🔨 The "Dressing" of the Stone
In ancient times, stones had to be "dressed"—chipped and smoothed—to fit into a wall. Peter tells us that if we want to fit together as a church, we have to let God chip away our "rough edges":

Malice & Deceit

Hypocrisy & Envy

Slander

📐 The Cornerstone
Jesus is our Cornerstone. He is the standard. When we try to follow "our own truth" or the "voice of strangers," the wall starts to lean. But when we align ourselves with Him, we find the peace and stability that our "troubled hearts" crave.

🏛️ You Are a Living Stone
A stone sitting alone in a field is just a rock. But when joined together by the "mortar" of Jesus’ grace and mercy, we become:

A Royal Priesthood (with direct access to the Father)

A Holy Nation (dedicated to God's Kingdom)

God’s Special Possession (called out of darkness into light)

The Big Takeaway: You aren’t just a wanderer. You are a chosen, precious, living stone. The Master Builder has a specific place in the wall where only you can fit!

✨ Reflect: What "rough edges" is God chipping away in your life this week to help you better fit into His spiritual house?

Good morning, family and friends! ☀️God has been so faithful this week, and there is no better way to start our day than...
05/03/2026

Good morning, family and friends! ☀️

God has been so faithful this week, and there is no better way to start our day than by giving Him the praise He deserves! We are so excited for our Worship and Communion Service happening TODAY, and we want YOU to be a part of it. 🕊️

There is something powerful that happens when we gather together to lift up the name of Jesus and remember His sacrifice; as we break bread with one another at His table. Whether you’ve been away for a while, regular attender or a first time guest looking for a place to call home, our doors and hearts are wide open!

Come as you are. Let’s encounter His presence together! 🙌✨

04/27/2026

Hearing the Shepherd in a Noisy World 🕊️

Yesterday, we looked at the radical, beautiful community of the early church in Acts 2. We often wonder, "How did they get there?" The secret wasn't a social program—it was because they all entered through the same Gate and listened to the same Voice.

In John 10, Jesus reminds us that He is The Gate. In a world filled with "stranger’s voices"—the voices of anxiety, comparison, and secularism—the most important skill we can have is recognizing the unique frequency of our Shepherd’s voice.

Abundant life isn't found in "many paths," but in the peace of being known by name by the One who leads us.

Reflect this week: Whose map are you following? Are you listening to the chaos, or the Shepherd?

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311 South Pensacola Avenue
Atmore, AL
36502

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
6pm - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9:15am - 11:30am

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+12513688197

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