Contact Us - First United Methodist Church

Church Location & Address:

PO Box 35

1105 Main Street

Wood River, NE 68883.

Telephone: 308-583-2716

Email: office@woodriverumc.org

Do you have questions?

Would you like a call or visit from Pastor Rachel?

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We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

Capital Campaign: Building a Warm and Welcoming Church

This campaign will allow us to replace our 7 oldest furnaces, most of which were required to be taken out of service after the gas explosion across the street. The furnaces were all more than 40 years old and were deemed too old and dangerous to restart by inspectors.

We have already replaced the furnaces due to a generous offer from Jerry’s Sheet Metal Heating and Cooling. They are willing to let us pay later.

Your gift will help ensure that our church continues to be a warm and welcoming place of worship, fellowship, and service.

Our goal is to raise $87,000 by March 2, 2026.

We ask you to prayerfully consider how you might join us in this journey. Every gift — large or small — is a testimony of faith and commitment to God’s work through our church.

We have a challenge grant…if we can get 40 distinct givers to support our campaign, we will receive $25,000. Gifts, large and small, are welcome. If it works better for you, give some this year and then again in 2026.

Please make your gift to the First United Methodist Warm and Welcoming Church Fund, or mark your check “Furnace.” Drop off your check at the church or mail it to:

First United Methodist Church
PO Box 35
Wood River, NE 68883

Together, we can replace not just furnaces but rebuild our warm and welcoming church.

In Christ’s service,
Pastor Rachel Nkonge
Susie Powell
Steve Arnett
Sara Arnett
Mary Bilslend
Ron Rickert
Curtis Rohrich

Click the link below or scan QR Code to give online.

https://woodriverumc.churchtrac.com/give/154

Scan code or use link above for online giving towards the furnaces. If it’s your first time using, you will need to create an account and be approved by admin.

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