1020 S 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546, US
From the Pastor
August 2026
Happy August!
My kids definitely think I’m a big nerd for this…but I love back to school season. Don’t get me wrong, I love long summer days and hanging out with my kids all summer. But there is something so fresh, new, and exciting about a new school year. During the back to school sales, I love to stock up on cheap supplies, and open a bunch of new notebooks, all fresh and ready to go! I used to love “reinventing” myself from year to year, and starting each year fresh.
August brings about a new school year, a new series here at FUMC, and a fun new addition to our Sanctuary- the PrayGround! A PrayGround is a great space near the front of a worship space, where young children can really see what is going on in worship, and be fully immersed in worship. This space will have some hands-on opportunities for kids to interact with the story, and be right up front, if they want to.
Jesus said “Let the Children come to me”. He didn’t say “let the quiet children come to me”, or “let the children come, but be sure to not let them get too silly”. Just like Jesus meets us all where we are, Jesus meets the children where they are, too! In their wiggles, their whispers, and especially in their questions!
This will be an evolving space, that will grow and flex along with our congregation, the fun kids who try it out, and we find different ways to invite our youngest disciples along the journey with us. If you have ideas or questions, don’t hesitate to let us know in the office!
As we follow in Jesus footsteps during this next series, as we take first steps, and courageous steps. As we offer welcoming steps and take steps towards belonging and loving, we also get to take steps on this journey together- all of us. From the littlest footsteps to the biggest.
Also, for what it’s worth…I don’t mind being considered a nerd...I wear that title with honor!
See you Sunday!
Blessings,
Pastor Rachel Mosher
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1020 S. 10th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 424-1190
