Older Adult Kindred Spirits (O.A.K.S.)

The upcoming OAKS meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25th with registration at 11:30 and our potluck lunch at 11:45. The program this month is being presented by David Reed who is an avid bird watcher. He will talk about and show pictures of the birds commonly seen flying along the shoreline so that you can identify them the next time you head to our beautiful shore. Come and join us for an enjoyable time of food and fellowship. 

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

We love our volunteers! We love the way you serve and give of yourselves and show Jesus to those around you. We want to celebrate the ministry you've accomplished this year by showing our thanks through food! Please join us for lunch on Sunday, April 29th, at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Rich and Carla Haney, 20159 Lovers Lane in Long Beach. Everything will be provided for you. Please come and enjoy some great food and fellowship!

Vacation Bible School is Coming!

Get ready to GO FISH at Vacation Bible School this summer! VBS will be July 8th-12th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. We are already signing up volunteers for this incredible week of fun! We have opportunities that range from group leaders to kitchen volunteers. We would like to have all of our volunteers signed up by June so go ahead and mark your calendars and let Lori Cripple know how you would like to serve our kids and our community during this week. For questions about the different opportunities, contact Lori at (228)324- 3622 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

United Methodist Women's Activities

Spring UMW Rummage/Bake Sale

Now is the time to start gathering your "unwanted treasures" for the Spring Sale which will be Saturday, May 5 th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Christian Life Center and Moore Hall.

Sunday, April 29th UMM and Volunteers will set-up tables, etc. for Sale

Donations may be delivered: Monday, April 30th --Thursday, May 3rd . Bring donations to CLC. Donations will be sorted and priced from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Friday, May 4 th --Get ready for sale. No donations accepted.

Saturday, May 5th --Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clean-up 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Important Note:

1. Due to environmental regulations for disposing of TV's, we will accept only flat screen TV's and computer monitors, i.e. LED, LCD, and plasma screens.

2. No magazines will be accepted.

For more information or questions, please contact Joyce St. John at 865- 0051 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . What: Spring Fling Luncheon Honoring our Special Friends

Holy Land Trip

Our church has planned a trip to the Holy Land in Israel for February 13 - 22, 2019. We will explore Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem, Jericho and more. It will be a powerful to walk the ground where Jesus walked. If you are interested, please call the church office for more information at 228-863-9619.

Summer Mission Trip Opportunity

This summer in partnership with First United Methodist Church Vidor, TX, our youth ministry will be hosting a week long mission camp in Vidor, TX. This community was devastated last summer due to Hurricane Harvey.

There will be many ways to serve. We will need youth and adult volunteers to help with meals, worship, work sites, and camp logistics. There will be an informational meeting for students, parents, and any adults willing to serve. The camp will take place June 25 - 30. The camp is open to students entering 7th - exiting 12th grade. Cost of the camp for each camper will be $175. This will cover all meals and t-shirt. Please save these important dates and consider serving with us.

March 21, 2018- Informational Meeting in Heritage Hall @5:30pm

May 27 - 30, 2018- Planning Trip to Vidor FUMC

June 21- 25- Camp Set up and Prep Vidor FUMC

June 25-30- Week of Camp @ Vidor FUMC 

Online Giving

Just a reminder, you can go to our website at fumclb.org and click on the Online Giving button to make giving quick and easy.