Filipino - American Ministry
The Body of Christ celebrates diversity! A living testimony to this diversity is the weekly fellowship of Filipino-Americans coming together, worshiping every Sunday in the Chapel at First Church. Originally, the ministry catered mainly to Filipino and Filipino-American communities, but after more than a decade, the ministry has widened its reach. Breaking the barriers of language and culture, we have opened our doors to include Asians, as well as other nationalities into our fellowship. First Church is truly happy to provide a home for this diverse family of believers!
The Filipino-American Ministry aims to establish relationships with the Filipino-American and Asian immigrants living in the community. It is our desire to share with them the love of Christ, as we encourage them to be a part of a nurturing church community. Another distinctive purpose of our ministry is to help our members maintain a healthy balance in assimilating the American culture, while still preserving their cultural heritage connections.
Corporate worship, prayer meetings, small group Bible studies, counseling, home visitations, family devotions and meal fellowships are the various activities that add dynamism and bring forth spiritual growth into our ministry. Exuding the warmth of a close-knit fellowship, the Filipino-American Ministry continues to make an impact in the lives of its members. If you wish to be a part of our community, you are welcome to join us!
Filipino-American Ministry Worship and Fellowship
Sundays
Sunday School - 9:30 AM - FUMC Chapel
Worship - 11:00 AM - FUMC Chapel
Meal Fellowship - 12:15 PM - FUMC Celebrations Cafe
If you wish to get a taste of authentic Filipino and Asian cuisines, we invite you to drop by the Celebrations Cafe after the 11:00 AM worship experience every Sunday. All are welcome to join our potluck luncheon fellowship. The sharing of a common meal and the joyful exchange of stories during mealtime have been a powerful instrument in keeping the warmth of our fellowship. Here, friendships and support groups are informally created, thereby strengthening our bonds as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Bible Studies
Pag-Thig Bible Study - Thursdays at 6:00 PM
P-B-J (Power, Blessing and Joy) Bible Study - Fridays at 6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting and Home Visitations - Friday Evenings and Saturdays
Morning Watch
Saturdays at 5:30 AM - A1A Beach Parks
For more information about our fellowship and upcoming activities, please contact our pastor or staff.
Pastor Sol hails from Mabalact, Pampanga, Philippines. He is an elder in the Tarlac Philippines Annual Conference and an appointed missionary to the USA. Together with his wife, Myrna, they pioneered the first Filipino-American Ministry of the United Methodist Church in the Florida Conference. He is a full-time Chaplain for Vitas Hospice of Brevard County. He also assists in any way he can to support the overall ministries of FUMC.
Maria Theresa Domingo
Asian-American Children and Youth Outreach Director
