Resources
This page is dedicated to making resources available to our membership.
How to update your information and view the directory:
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1) Please click the "Member Portal" tab below and Log in to your ServantKeeper Member Portal using the email address you use for online giving or have on file with the church.
2) Verify your information and upload a new photo of you and your family for the online directory.
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If you need to add or update your email address on file, please email dekalbsecretary@aol.com. Once your email on file is updated, you will be able to access the online directory.
Summer 2024 Events
Vacation Bible School
We had a great week at Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School!
From June 17th-20th kids joined first-time camp, Counselor Sam and Lumen, "Lu," the lightning bug puppet, for a summer adventure at Camp Firelight. Campers accompanied Counselor Sam and Lu during each assembly session and learn to face their fears while trusting in God. Each day, Campers saw Counselor Sam face new challenges, from as simple as leading Campers on a hike to as intimidating as meeting a new and wise nature expert. With the help of Lu, the Lightning Bug, and the Camp Counselor Guidebook, Counselor Sam and the Campers explored timeless Bible stories showing how Old and New Testament Bible figures trusted God, faced their fears, and went on to do great things in God’s name.
We also raised over $400 for Nick's Mission Backpack Program!
Watch our recap video here: https://youtu.be/PPY_E_s_054
UMARMY Youth Mission Trip
Who: All Youth that have completed 8th-12th Grade
What: At U.M. ARMY, we offer a Christ-centered mission experience like no other. Our focus is on serving our communities while creating a fun and safe atmosphere for youth and young adults to grow in their faith and make new friends. Our trained staff and volunteers are dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere where campers can feel at home.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches
When: July 7th-13th
How: Register Online at https://www.umarmy.net/Registration/Indv/4403/
Scholarships are available upon request.
Texas Conference Choir Clinic
Who: Youth, Children, and Adults
What: Associated with the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Texas Conference Choir Clinic prides itself in providing a first-class experience that focuses on all aspects of Christ-centered music and the worship arts. There are age-appropriate camps for campers from age 5 through adult. Whether your interests are in choral music or handbells, drama, movement, altar design, organ, piano, guitar, voice, art, worship planning, or just relaxing, everyone, regardless of age, can find something at Choir Camp.
Where: Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, Palestine, TX
When: July 15th-19th
How: Register Online at https://www.texaschoircamp.org/2024-registration/
Scholarships are available upon request.
Men's Fall Walk 24-161
Dates: Sept. 19-22, 2024
Led By: Tim Grahm
Location: Lone Star, Texas
Women's Fall Walk 24-162
Dates: April. 17-20, 2024
Led By: Torina House
Location: Lone Star, Texas
The Walk to Emmaus develops Christian disciples and leaders by inspiring, challenging, and equipping active adult church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities. It also benefits less active members who are seeking to renew a relationship with God, grow spiritually, or discover firmer foundations for their lives.
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Through The Walk to Emmaus, as they seek to become healthy and vital congregations, local churches have both a means of growing disciples and a tool for developing leaders for their disciple-making systems.
The program begins with a 72-hour short course in Christianity that is wrapped in prayer and signs of sacrificial service. It continues for the rest of participants’ lives with follow-up groups that, along with the local church’s robust offerings, contribute to participants’ ongoing growth in grace.
DeKalb FUMC Reunion Group
If you've already attended the Walk to Emmaus, please register with our Reunion Group! Click on the deColores button and complete the form.
Policies and Proceedures
DeKalb's First United Methodist Church is chartered by the United Methodist denomination whose governance documents are the Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2016, which serves as the Bylaws for United Methodist churches.
