Great Bend First United Methodist Church cut the red ribbon with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce on May 4. This event was held in honor of the church's 150th anniversary.
The church, which serves the Great Bend area, offers various services to the community, including traditional and Revive! worship services on Sunday mornings, as well as youth groups for ages Pre-K to high school on Wednesday nights. In addition, the church operates a preschool and serves as a downtown meeting location for various groups and organizations.
"We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion with the Great Bend community," said Rev. Tim Bever, Pastor of Great Bend First United Methodist Church. "For 150 years, our church has been a place of worship, fellowship, and service in the name of Jesus Christ. We are proud to continue this tradition and look forward to many more years of serving the Great Bend area."
Great Bend First United Methodist Church currently employs 14 individuals and has been in business for 150 years. While the church primarily serves the Barton County area, it also aims to attract businesses and workforce to the region.
Rev. Tim Bever also shared a message he wants people to know about their establishment. He emphasized that their focus is on following Jesus' commandment to love the Lord with all their heart, being mind, strength, and to love their neighbors as themselves, as stated in Mark 12:30-31. Bever also highlighted their commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission to "Go therefore and make disciples" as stated in Matthew 28:19.
To learn more about Great Bend First United Methodist Church, visit their website at gbfumc.org or find them on Facebook (GBFirstUMC), Instagram (@GBFirstUMC), and Youtube (@GBFirstUMC).