WORSHIP & PROGRAMS
Rise & Shine
Sunday Mornings - 10 a.m.
Join us in the Parlor for fellowship, coffee, and light snacks.
Nursery for Sunday Mornings
Church Scholarships Available
During worship, we have a special time for our young disciples.
We love the sound of infants and small children worshiping among us. We have a hall tree full of activity bags to help keep your little worshiper engaged. If you prefer, we also offer a fully-staffed nursery from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings (for infants through kindergarten-age children).
For the women of the church...
Our United Women in Faith groups are proud of their two Circles: The Alpha Circle meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m., at the church; the Ruth Circle meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the church.
AED & CPR
In case of a cardiac emergency, the Trustees have placed an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) in the church. The purchase of the AED and first aid kits were made possible by the generous donation from the Memorial Committee and are located by the water fountain between the main Men's and Women's restrooms.
While we hope to never have to deploy, the Trustees would like to familiarize those interested in using the fully automatic AED and administering CPR until emergency responders arrive. Carolyn Bartlett has graciously agreed to provide training on May 21 and June 4. The training will start each Sunday immediately following church or the Third Sunday Lunch May 21 and will only last 30-45 minutes.
If you cannot attend one of these initial sessions, other sessions will be provided quarterly as well as annually. So we know how many to expect, a signup sheet is available in the Narthex. Thank you for your interest and support.
Congratulations to Josiah Swendson!
Josiah participated in the 2023 Special Olympics held at Shawnee Heights High School. He took 1st Place in the 50 Meter Walk; 3rd Place in the Softball Throw and 3rd Place in the 100 Meter Run.
The church has scholarships that are provided through the Eckert/Neil Memorial and Scholarship Fund and the Cecil and Velma Bunton Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you plan to attend college in the Fall of 2023, you are invited to apply. Applications are available for pickup in the church office and Narthex. June 1, 2023 is the deadline for submitting your completed application to the church.
Bible Study
At Holton 1st, we encourage small group studies. Bible studies are held throughout the year.
Book Club
This group meets at the church on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 am for fellowship and book discussion. Contact Karen Bollinger for more information.
Fitness Group
Join us Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the church for fitness.
Newly Baptized Sisters and Brothers!
04.02.23 Josephine Mae Tanking
04.02.23 Georgia Faye Tanking
04.16.23 Lucas Monroe Karns-White
04.23.23 Ella Caroline Shanholtzer
Graduates from the Congregation
Holton High School - Layton Dieckmann and Tucker Gilliand; Washburn Tech - Parker Gilliland and Conner Gilliland; Holton Middle School - Connor Belveal; Jackson Heights Middle School - Kolden Ingels and Cammee Mellenbruch. Other graduates connected to relatives at Holton First include: Jaden Fletcher (HHS), Tyson Snyder (HHS); Kaden Watkins (Southern New Hampshire University); Elizabeth Groves (University of Northern Colorado); Claire Mosier (MA in Social Work); Will Wright (MA KState).
Confirmands
We welcome our 2023 Confirmands as full members of the Holton First United Methodist Church! Congratulations to Lucas Karns-White, Carsen Rinkes, Alexa Rash, Mickenzie Schlodder and Kolden Ingels.