Youth Fall Retreat 2026
Our lives tend to be packed! The lives of our students are no different. Classes, practice, homework, church activities, keeping up with friends, planning future after graduation, family time, work.. the list goes on and on. In the midst of the busyness of life...
4Midland Community Worship
The 4Midland Community Worship service this year will be held at First Presbyterian Midland, 800 W. Texas Avenue.
4Midland Pulpit Swap
Creation Fair
What happens when the things we create bring goodness into the world—and that goodness goes on to create even more good? This November, First Methodist Midland will host our First Creation Fair, transforming spaces throughout the church into a gallery celebrating...
First Things
First Things is a welcoming place to learn more about the mission, beliefs, and life of First Methodist Midland while connecting with others. The first class kicks off Sunday, September 13th from 10:10–10:50 am in Room 107—each class stands on its own, so you can jump...
Bingo Tournament
The Celebration Singers are hosting a BINGO tournament to raise funds for their yearly trip. Join us on Friday, September 25th at 7 p.m. in the First Methodist Atrium (300 N Main St.). Everyone will enter through the glass doors off of Main Street. Traveling together...
Love Midland Serve Day
We're partnering with Love Midland for Love Midland Day! You can find more about what this organization does for our community by clicking here. As administrators, teachers, and staff of Burnet Elementary lead with wisdom, care, and faithfulness, they help cultivate a...
The Power of Story Bible Study
All great stories point us to the greatest truth -- the gospel -- if we know how to read them. This fall, join Jeff and Kristin Hughes to learn the skill and art of reading well and to discover the power of story through reading "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis. In...
The Questions of Prayer
As women, moms, wives, sisters, daughters, and friends, we carry many beautiful responsibilities. Yet, the pace of everyday life can leave us feeling anxious, weary, and unsure of where our hearts are meant to rest. But from the beginning, we were created in the image...
Coats for Kids
Over the past several years we have been able to provide upwards of 1100 coats each year to students in our community! In the 2025 drive we were able to reach over 40 campuses (41 to be exact) all across Midland County. We received feedback from many Midland ISD and...
Mahjong Tournament
The Mahjong Tournament is not the ministry itself but a tool that raises resources for the Celebration Singers to share the gospel through music. By fostering fellowship, generosity, and support for youth ministry, the event helps further the choir's mission of...
Dr. Falk: The Ark of the Covenant in Its Egyptian Context
The Ark of the Covenant in Its Egyptian Context Join us for a special weekend with Egyptologist Dr. David A. Falk on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. Saturday, October 17, Dr. Falk will be teaching at 6pm in the Worship Center. Sunday, October 18, Dr....
Pretty Girls Pray: Praise and Popcorn!
This is a Middle School girls event to help them have deeper understanding of what a relationship with Jesus is and can be like. We also hope to give the girls a since of community with other like mind girls who want a deeper relationship with Jesus. This is also an...
Parents Night Out
A Parents' Night Out fundraiser supports our mission to return with Jesus to the goodness of the Garden by creating space for families to experience rest, joy, and healthy relationships—gifts that reflect God's original intention for creation. Parents are given time...
Music Classes
Welcome to the First Methodist Midland Music Ministries! We are so pleased to have programs for EVERYONE- from toddlers to senior adults! Angel Choir (preschool choir), Kids' Choir, Celebration Singers (youth choir), Gentle Yoga for Adults and Class Piano will begin...
Fall Classes
Wednesday Night Live Resumes
Wednesday Night Live will be resuming Wednesday, August 26th. We are looking forward to another wonderful year together as we gather midweek for a time of worship, fellowship, and growth designed for the whole family! We begin at 5:15 PM with a candle-lit Vespers...
Class Piano
Class piano builds musical skills, confidence, focus, coordination, and creativity, in a safe and encouraging environment. It helps us return with Jesus to the goodness of the garden by developing God-given gifts to create beauty, express joy, and worship the Creator....
Gentle Yoga
Yoga during kids’ choir and music classes gives adults a quiet place to slow down, pray, breathe, and become more attentive to God. It can help us return to the goodness of the garden by restoring peace, gratitude, and a sense of wholeness in God’s presence. We’re...
Vespers
Each Wednesday during the school year, we gather in the chapel for Vespers. The name comes from the Latin word vespera, meaning "evening." Throughout the history of the Church, Christians have paused at the close of the day to give thanks, reflect on God's...
Kids at First Wednesday Night Live Schedule
This fall, we're excited to introduce a new Wednesday night format for Kids @ First! As part of this new chapter, our fall theme, Returning to the Goodness of the Garden, will take children on a journey from Genesis to the Gospels, exploring God's perfect design for...
Foundation Youth Wednesday Night Live Schedule
Youth WNL begins at 6:30 in the basement. We will offer a group for middle school girls, a group for middle school boys, a group for high school girls, and a group for high school boys. Beginning September 2nd we will add an additional group “Bible Talks” which will...
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
Each Tuesday morning during the school year at 6:30 am, the men of our church gather to share breakfast together (free burritos and coffee) and study God's word. This fall we will be studying the Book of Proverbs. We all desire to grow in wisdom, make choices that...
M&M Ladies Fall Bible Study
Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next? In this 7-session video-based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the...
Living Fearless Bible Study
Courage is choosing to remain faithful to the person God created you to be, no matter what life brings. Though sin brought brokenness into the world, Jesus is restoring us to God's original design. As we trust Him through every trial, we are being shaped into His...
The Book of Exodus
The Book of Exodus (Names) Have you ever wanted to read the Bile only to have it make no sense? Wednesday Night Bible is the place for you! We carefully move through the text using history, culture and language. The Bible comes to life and becomes very real. We...
Shine Ministry
At First Methodist Midland, we believe God created us to AVAD (serve) and SHAMAR (protect and care for) His creation while living in His presence. A special needs ministry is a natural expression of this calling. By intentionally welcoming and supporting individuals...
Adult Women’s Indoor Volleyball
Adult Women’s Volleyball outreach is an opportunity for women in Midland to return to the Garden in fellowship, freedom and joy. We gather in the gym, pray together and play. Friendships form and encouragement, on the court and in life (thanks to our GroupMe chat),...
Kids Bible Presentation
The Bible Presentation is an important milestone in the life of a child and a special opportunity to celebrate God’s Word and a child’s growing faith. As we seek to return with Jesus to the goodness of the Garden, we want children to know God’s story, discover who He...
Bible Out Loud Churchwide Lunch
Join us as we celebrate the completion of Bible Out Loud! After reading God’s Word aloud from Genesis to Revelation, we’ll gather as a church family for a special lunch to celebrate this meaningful accomplishment and the many readers and volunteers who helped make it...
Youth Sermon Series: Prayer: Finding God & Finding Yourself
This series will lean heavily on the Psalms. Kc will be teaching on vulnerability, prayer as a conversation with the Lord, and how He meets us where we are. This series will begin Sunday, October 18th, 6pm
Youth Sermon Series: Redeeming Land, Redeeming People
This is a short series that will somewhat conclude the Numbers series. God is now leading His people to the promised land. In Joshua 1 it is referred to as "the land of rest". We, like Joshua, are called to go into the world and claim it for God. Of course that looks...
Youth Sermon Series: Our Failure Vs. God’s Faithfulness
Kc will be highlighting how often God's people fall short of the calling God has for them, but then how often God is faithful to care for them and bring them to the promise land. He will especially emphasize how God uses the wilderness to soften the hearts of His...
Methodists on the Move: Ragtown Gospel Theatre Roadtrip
Please join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating our veterans and enjoying a meal in Post, TX. What better way to celebrate with our church family than to travel together and get better acquainted with each other reminding us to love and appreciate the fact that...
Bible Talks
Bible Talks begins Wednesday, September 2nd. The Bible can feel like a very strange book at times. There are commands, stories, poems and visions that can be hard to make sense of. We believe that the Bible is God's word and is critical to understanding God's heart...
Open Sanctuary Flowers
Coffee With The Pastors
Everyone interested in joining First Methodist Midland is invited to Coffee with the Pastors! During this time, you'll hear from our pastors about our vision of returning with Jesus to the goodness of the Garden and explore what that means for our lives today. We'll...
Acolyte Training
Acolytes play a meaningful role in Sunday morning worship by carrying the light of Christ into and out of the Sanctuary. Through their service, they help prepare our hearts for worship, prayer, and God’s Word. Children and their parents are invited to attend one of...
CDO Spots Available
🎉 Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🎉 Looking for a loving, faith-based preschool program for your child? First Methodist Midland's Children's Day Out program has limited openings in our 2-year-old, Pre-K 3, and Pre-K 4 classes. Our two-day-a-week program...
Confirmation Sunday
Join Us for Confirmation Sunday! This Sunday is a special day in the life of our church as we celebrate Confirmation Sunday! We are proud to announce 20 amazing students who have been diligently preparing over the past several weeks and are now ready to take this...
First Methodist Movie Night
Reggie’s Prayer Join us for two hours of great fellowship and enjoy a great inspiring Christian movie with popcorn, snacks and drinks July 10th (Friday) at 5:30PM In Room 107 Here is a story of one man trying to make a difference. Reggie, a retired Pro football...
Windows into World Religions
All are invited to participate in this series that will be taking place on Sundays during the Sunday School hour. If we are to be leaders of the peoples of Midland, Texas or the World, we must become aware of the core beliefs, ethical principles, rituals, and sacred...
Ministry of Moms Playdate
During our playdates, we aim to create a welcoming environment where mothers feel a sense of belonging while their little ones get some wiggles out in our playground upstairs. As children laugh, explore, and play, moms have the opportunity to connect, share life’s...
Passion 2027
Passion is an annual worship and teaching conference for 18-25 year olds. Seniors in high school are welcome to attend. Passion is an incredible worship experience with usually around 40,000 college students. The mass gathering and excitement has fueled my personal...
Ministry Opportunities
From the very beginning, God designed us to care, tend, and serve—“to work it and take care of it” (Genesis 2:15). Service is one of the ways we live into our mission of returning with Jesus to the goodness of the garden, loving our families, our community, and our...
Wednesday Night Live Menu
Library News
Lent began on February 18 with Easter on April 5th. The church library has quite a few DVD's with study guide for your Sunday School class or individual needs. See listing below. The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel - this "investigation" into Christ's death answers...
Pathfinders Isaiah Study
Join the Pathfinders Class for their Isaiah Study! Sunday mornings 10am-11am Beginning Sunday, March 8, upstairs in Room 200
TOV the Turtle
Kids@First Children’s Ministry Information
Altar Flowers
First Impressions
Gatekeepers
Ushers
Media
Communion
Acolytes
This opportunity is open to all 4th, 5th and 7th grade members of the congregation. The acolytes usher in God’s light at the beginning of the service as a symbol to the congregation that God is with us during worship. Once the service has concluded, the acolytes carry...
Coats For Kids
Needleworks
Burnet Elementary
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Staff News
January 6, 2026 Pastor Steve and members of the SPRC,With deep gratitude for the past seventeen years of serving on the staff of First Methodist Midland, I humbly submit my resignation as the Director of Events effective following Easter 2026.I began working for First...
Prayer Ministry
Ministry of Moms
2025 Holiday Events
We are so excited to celebrate the holiday season with all of you. Click below to discover all of our events for the season and to volunteer for Christmas in the Park.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Perhaps the greatest line of any Christmas song is, “Long lay the world, in sin and error pinning, ‘til he appeared and the soul felt his worth” from O Holy Night. Disappointments, division, anxiety, and pain leave us longing for something more. Join us this Advent...
Heaven on Earth painting
In this Advent painting, the familiar Nativity scene is reimagined through the language of light. Rather than centering on the figures we are accustomed to—shepherds, wise men, or even the Holy Family—the focus is drawn to the radiance itself: the presence of God...
The Garden Vertical Monitor
Want to Acolyte?
Are you interested in being an Acolyte? Acolytes are open to 4th-6th graders, and they serve on Sundays in the 9 a.m. Traditional Service and 11 a.m. Traditional Service. For more information contact Beth Garza at [email protected]
Music Classes
Blessed To Bless
Covenant Groups
How is it with your soul? This question was asked regularly by groups of people in the early days of the Methodist movement. Those groups were called class meetings. Here at First Methodist Midland, we refer to them as Covenant Groups. These groups offer the...
Children’s Day Out & Preschool Program spots available
Children First CDO & Preschool, a ministry of First Methodist Midland We have limited spots available for the 2025-2026 school year in the following classes: Toddler 2 twos (18-24m) 3 year olds *Must be the above age by September 1st to qualify. We are a two-day a...
Vespers
Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel A 30-minute service of scripture, communion, and quiet reflection in the beauty of the stained glass Chapel with candlelight.
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday Night Live at First Methodist Join us midweek for a time of worship, fellowship, and growth designed for the whole family! We begin at 5:15 PM with a candle-lit Vespers service in the Chapel, a quiet moment to pause and center ourselves. At 5:30 PM, everyone...
Senior Fitness
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate RecoveryCelerbate Recovery exists to help people find freedom from hurts, habits and hang-ups including addictions, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. The purpose of First Methodist of Midland’s Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate...
October 2024
Christian sympathy to: Sharla Hotchkiss in the passing of her husband Bart Hotchkiss. Joey and Lora Frailey in the passing of Laura’s mother Daphne Lynn Warner. The family of Marsha White in her passing. Dale, Derek and Carolyn Stice in the passing of Dale’s...
August 2024
Sympathy to Paula Springer on the death of her husband Marlin. Sympathy to the Erwin family and Patsy Bowles on the loss of Jeanne Erwin. Sympathy to the Ellwood family on the loss of Ginger Ellwood. Sympathy to the Blankinship family on the loss Herb...
May 2024
Sympathy to the Davis Family on the passing of Ferrell Davis.
March 2024
Sympathy to Brent and Melissa Shuler on the passing of Brent’s brother, John “Johnny” Wayne Shuler.
February 2024
Sympathy to Rayford Calhoun and family upon the passing of Rayford’s daughter, Christi Calhoun. Sympathy to the Hooper family upon the passing of Joyce Hooper. Sympathy to Shirley Snyder upon the passing of her husband, Bill.
December 2023
Barbara Yarbrough on the death of her sister in law The Miller family on the death of Kerry’s nephew.
October 2023
Sympathy to Bob Reimers and family upon the death of Betty Reimers. Sympathy to Paula Henry and family upon the death of Jim Henry.
September 2023
Sympathy to the Cartright family upon the death of Jack Cartright
May 2023
The Flores family upon the death of Tomas Flores.
March 2023
The Cooper family upon the death of Matt’s stepmother, Belen Cooper. The Nall family upon the death of Becky’s father. The family of Barbara Cartwright upon her death. The Printz family upon the death of Gene’s wife, Jeannie Printz. The Goldapp family upon the death...
Have You Noticed the Activity?
“Have you noticed the activity around the Chapel? The salvaging of parts for reuse . . . and disposing of the remaining portion of the building are proceeding at a rapid pace.” Well, you probably haven’t–not quite yet. The latest construction project here at First...
Pioneer Christmases
From the beginning of Midland’s history, Christmas traditions have been part of the community. Those traditions included First Methodist and its members. Several early residents included memories of Christmas in their accounts in The Pioneer History of Midland County,...
Capital Comments
In 1957, the Capital Campaign Team at First Methodist prepared a brochure to help members understand the need for and importance of a new construction project. The Midland economy was booming; the community was growing; times were changing. The leaders of the church,...
“Weeds, Boards, and Dust”
On Sunday, January 19, 2014 Senior Pastor Tim Walker’s sermon was on growing spiritually. He focused on three areas—growing faith, growing love, and growing the church. Isaiah 54:2 served as the scripture reference for the focus on growing the church. The scripture...