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First UMC Downtown

Downtown Worship, April 5, 2026
The Power of One
Locations & Times
First United Methodist Church of Lexington - Downtown
200 W High St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
God works through individuals, not masses. Scripture shows a consistent pattern — Noah, Abraham, Moses, Mary, Jesus — of God changing everything through a single person rather than sweeping movements or crowds.
Jesus as "firstfruits" guarantees the full harvest. Just as one sheaf represented the entire coming harvest in the Feast of Firstfruits, one risen Christ is the guarantee of resurrection for all believers across every generation.
The resurrection was first personal, then public. Jesus announced his resurrection not with a grand proclamation but by speaking one word — Mary's name — to one grieving woman, who then became the first herald of the good news.
This pattern continues in every generation. From Mother Teresa to Nicholas Winton, ordinary individuals who simply showed up and were faithful have sparked movements and saved thousands — because the Spirit still works through one person at a time.
The gospel is always personal, but never meant to stay private. The Easter invitation isn't a general announcement — it's a specific call to each individual person. The simple starting question is "Can I trust Jesus?" and from that personal yes, transformation ripples outward into the world.
Jesus as "firstfruits" guarantees the full harvest. Just as one sheaf represented the entire coming harvest in the Feast of Firstfruits, one risen Christ is the guarantee of resurrection for all believers across every generation.
The resurrection was first personal, then public. Jesus announced his resurrection not with a grand proclamation but by speaking one word — Mary's name — to one grieving woman, who then became the first herald of the good news.
This pattern continues in every generation. From Mother Teresa to Nicholas Winton, ordinary individuals who simply showed up and were faithful have sparked movements and saved thousands — because the Spirit still works through one person at a time.
The gospel is always personal, but never meant to stay private. The Easter invitation isn't a general announcement — it's a specific call to each individual person. The simple starting question is "Can I trust Jesus?" and from that personal yes, transformation ripples outward into the world.
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