Free Methodist Church - USA

Free Methodist Chaplaincy is a specific calling to represent the Free Methodist Church USA in specialized ministry settings as an extension of the denomination and the chaplain's ordaining conference. Chaplains serve in hospice and palliative care, hospitals, college campuses, retirement centers and nursing homes, counseling centers, county jails, state and federal prisons, VA medical centers, police/fire/emergency services, and Army, Navy and Air Force Chaplaincies (in the USA and overseas).

In times of crisis, a chaplain can make all the difference. They provide hope, comfort, and spiritual care when it's needed most. For many, chaplains are the only connection to holiness some people know - a guiding light in the darkest moments. Their impact is profound, their presence is life-changing.

Explore more about the Chaplains Association of the Free Methodist Church by visiting https://buff.ly/60W2ZH0.

According to Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan from the “Associated Press,” the southern Philippines experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, June 7. Several buildings sustained heavy damage, a tsumani was reported, and a landslide was triggered (Online Article; Update from 7:54 a.m., June 8, 2026). We are asking our faith family to unite in prayer. Below is a prayer from FMC Asia:

"Dear Heavenly Father,

"We come to You with heavy hearts for the people of the southern Philippines after this morning's magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off General Santos City and Sarangani. You saw every home that shook, every family that ran for safety, and every heart gripped by fear.

"We pray for those in the coastal communities under tsunami warning. Guide them safely to higher ground, and hold back the waters. Be near to the families searching for loved ones, bring comfort to the injured, and give strength to the rescue teams, local officials, and volunteers already at work even as the aftershocks continue.

"Father, today is also the first day of classes for so many children. Watch over the students, teachers, and parents, especially the little ones who woke up excited for school only to feel the ground move beneath them. Calm their fears and keep them safe.

"'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.' (Psalm 46:1-2)

"In the middle of the shaking, remind our brothers and sisters in the Philippines that You do not move. Surround them with Your peace, draw communities together in compassion, and restore all that has been lost.

"We place the Philippines in Your hands, trusting in Your steadfast love and care.

"In Jesus' name we pray,

"Amen."

"Together, side by side, we are living stones building up the temple of God, because we are not just filled with His Spirit individually, but collectively. All who were kept out have been invited in by grace through faith, and only together are we built up into the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13)" (Bishop Kaye Kolde).

Read, find inspiration from, and share more of "All Together," written by Bishop Kaye Kolde, by visiting https://buff.ly/FdYV54x.

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Our church family is looking forward to gathering in devotion with you and your family to thank and worship our Lord. In-person and online worship service information is available at https://buff.ly/SDQ5tkX.

Free Methodist educational institutions include colleges, universities, seminaries, and boarding schools. Each provide enriching learning environments, rooted in faith, character and community. Experience a unique combination of exceptional education and spiritual enrichment, where learning is embraced, faith is deepened, and lives are profoundly changed to make a positive and meaningful difference in the world.

Get additional details about FM educational institutions, tuition, the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, campus life, course options and more by visiting https://buff.ly/IRbw0Kz. Share with anyone you know researching higher education opportunities.

For 125 years, Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption has helped expectant mothers, families wishing to adopt, and those in need of counseling. They continue this work today by providing pregnancy support, ethical adoptions, search and reunions, and providing compassionate counseling services.

Get additional information about Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption by visiting them online at https://buff.ly/qtxcqPB.

"Jesus had another word for facade, hypocrite (to wear a mask, to pretend), and He had a different standard and expectation of leadership. Rather than pretending to know it all, do it all, be it all, have it all together, and the like, His approach was to be authentic and real about all of it" (Michael McAvoy).

"Each week, the children joyfully participate in holistic child development (HCD) classes, worship, learn the Bible, playing games, doing chores, snack time, and mentoring activities.

"At the monthly visit, staff check in with each child and their family. They talk together about the children's school progress, their health, and any challenges they may be facing" (Philip Phearak, ICCM Cambodia).*

Explore child sponosorship opportunities and the impact they have through ICCM by visiting https://iccm.fm.

*(From Tuesday's Child; March 24, 2026)

"God's law for all human life, personal and social, is expressed in two divine commands: Love the Lord God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. These commands reveal what is best for persons in their relationship with God, others and society. They set forth the principles of human duty in both individual and social action.

"They recognize God as the only Sovereign. All people as created by Him and in His image have the same inherent rights regardless of gender, race or color. All should therefore give God absolute obedience in their individual, social and political acts. They should strive to secure to everyone respect for their person, their rights and their greatest happiness in the possession and exercise of the right within the moral law" (The Statements of Belief for the Free Methodist Church USA).

Visit https://buff.ly/bYPlEaP to read and share more about our Statements of Belief. These are available in multiple translations including English, Spanish and Swahili.