First United Methodist Church Checotah

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Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 9
  • AA Meeting
    8:00 PM
    Held in Fellowship Hall, next to the Mission Store.
Friday, February 10
  • Yoga
    8:30 AM to 10:15 AM
    For all levels, ages 18+
Saturday, February 11
  • AA Meeting
    8:00 PM
    Held in Fellowship Hall, next to the Mission Store.
Sunday, February 12
Monday, February 13
  • UMW
    9:30 AM
    UMW will meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the new building this year! All United Methodist Women are invited to attend.
  • AA Meeting
    8:00 PM
    Held in Fellowship Hall, next to the Mission Store, 419 W Gentry.
Tuesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 15
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Matthew 5:43-45 - “[Love for Enemies] “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

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FEBRUARY PREACHING SCHEDULE

FEB 5:     Mark 1:29-39 

FEB 12:    Mark 1: 40-45

FEB 19:   II Corinthians 1:18-22

FEB 26:   Mark 1:9-15 First Sunday of Lent

    We have two services: one at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, located east of the main sanctuary, and the other one at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 each Sunday.

     If you are visiting Lake Eufaula for the weekend or are here on a vacation, WELCOME! Do not feel like you have to "dress up" to worship. We have lots of weekend visitors, and we would love to have you in either service.

     If you are a resident of the Checotah area, why not try us out if you do not have a church home? Who knows, you might like us!! We are a mainline United Methodist Church, proclaiming the Gospel message of hope and grace.

     We truly believe in Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors. We will not 'pester' you with visits and phone calls. But we would love to see you! We also realize you have many great faith communities to choose from in our town, and if you do choose us we will do our best to help you feel welcome! Let us know how we can be in ministry to you.

Heart, Mind, Soul and Body

Here you will find information concerning the United Methodist Church in Checotah and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is warm and loving;  we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need from us. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

     When you visit our church, you will find:

  • A caring congregation which will gladly greet and welcome you
  • Mainline preaching/teaching, Biblically centered
  • Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
  • A corporate outlet for truth-filled traditional worship with energy and reverence. 

We endeavor to present the whole gospel of taking care of our heart, mind, soul and body.  As the Scriptures state it, Jesus taught us to be healthy in all areas.  Come be a part of a ministry that encourages all ages to be all you can be!!!! 

Grace and peace,

D. Wayne Loftin

Sr. Minister


First United Methodist Church
419 West Gentry
Checotah, Oklahoma 74426
Telephone: 918 473 5714

Sunday

Sunday School

Sunday School classes are now meeting in our new building at 9:30 a.m.! The Senior Minister's class meets in his office, and rooms have been designated for all the other groups. Our new Nursery and the Youth Hall are also up and running! No matter your age, there is a place for you at FUMC Checotah! 

Memorial Wall

Our new Memorial Hall will contain an 8x8 red oak section that will have space for 288 brass name plates. Please contact the office if you would like to remember someone who gave their prayers, presence, gifts and service to our church with a memorial plaque. Each plaque has room for 23 letters and spaces.

Website Pictures

Do you have church-related pictures you'd like to see considered for publication on this website? If so, email them to us, or bring your card, disk, or flash drive by the office for downloading!

AA Meeting Place

AA now meets in Fellowship Hall, next door to the Mission (419 W Gentry) at 8:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.  These are Open Meetings.

Additional Sunday School Class

Our Sr. Minister is teaching a short term Sunday School class for those not already in a regular class. Small and informal, the class meets in the new offices at 9:30 a.m. Call the Sr. Minister or church office for additional information. 

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