Change is coming!

Next Sunday is a special day in the life of the First UMC in McCamey as we welcome our new pastor, the Rev. Ken Houston, Jr. and his wife (Lynn). 

Pastor Houston will officially begin his ministry in Iraan and McCamey on Sunday, July 1st. 

Passing of Ardell Elliott

Word was received during the joys and concerns yesterday that Gary Elliott's dad, Ardell (93), has passed away at the McCamey Convalescent Center.

Please visit this link to read his memorial notice.

Joys and Concerns from today

Joys: +Ruben had a nice overnight stay with his grandmother in Odessa.  +Theodora’s grandson (Sloan) & his wife had their 6^th anniversary and her great-grandson had his 5^th birthday last week. +The choir sang “Faith of Our Fathers” as the anthem last week. +Gloria arranged for a beautiful Father’s Day display on the communion table.

Concerns: +Family of Ardell Elliott. +Prayers for Pastor Ken & Lynn Houston as they prepare to move to McCamey/Iraan.  +Traveling mercies for those away from home.  

Prayers for healing: Everette A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Sara H., Roy K., Cory S., Colton W., Arnold W., and Simone W. 

Continued prayers: +our church +our community youth +our schools, including athletes, coaches, teachers & students +our military members and their families +the homeless +the unemployed +our nation, government & leaders +victims of natural disasters +countries fighting for freedom +unspoken requests.

Unification vote

The Rio Grande and Southwest Texas conferences have voted to unify. At around noon today the votes were counted and both conferences, by a large measure, voted for unification. Now on to Jurisdictional Conference in July.

Go here for official announcement from Bishop Dorff: http://youtu.be/eeQZboPlXso

A thought for Father's Day weekend

"God the Father with His Right Hand Raised in Blessing,"
by Girolamo dai Libri, circa 1555

1. This is my Father's world, 
 and to my listening ears 
 all nature sings, and round me rings 
 the music of the spheres.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 I rest me in the thought 
 of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; 
 his hand the wonders wrought.

2. This is my Father's world, 
 the birds their carols raise, 
 the morning light, the lily white, 
 declare their maker's praise.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 he shines in all that's fair; 
 in the rustling grass I hear him pass; 
 he speaks to me everywhere.

3. This is my Father's world.  
 O let me ne'er forget 
 that though the wrong seems oft so strong, 
 God is the ruler yet.  
 This is my Father's world:  
 why should my heart be sad?  
 The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!  
 God reigns; let the earth be glad!

This Is My Father's World - Text: Maltbie D. Babcock
Music: Trad. English melody; adapt. by Franklin L. Sheppard
Tune: TERRA BEATA, Meter: SMD

Father's Day sermon text

Our Father's Day (June 17) sermon text comes from Mark 4:26-34 and two parables told by Jesus about the kingdom of God. 

Joys and Concerns from this morning

 
Thanks to all the faithful disciples who shared in today's worship and fellowship! 

Bradyn M. and Bradyn M. were on hand to serve as ushers - Coy C. was our greeter - Debbie W. was our child minder - Donny W. was our reader - Gloria O. prepared the communion table -  Cytha P. was our amazingly talented pianist - seven members of the choir lent their voices in praise of our God - Jean M. and Glen S. shared the counting of the offering - and Gary & Luanne E. prepared and coordinated the fellowship meal!

Following the worship service, the congregation gathered in the fellowship hall for a potluck meal in honor of Pastor Charles & Belinda Alkula.  It was a wonderful time together - the Alkulas were touched by the generous expressions received from the community.

Joys:
+Cadyn and Rueben are having fun playing t-ball!  Dollie L.’s Uncle Erwin was recently featured in the San Angelo paper. +It was nice to have Cleon H. visiting. +Birthdays: Roy K. (76) and Cadyn M. (4).  Theodora’s granddaughter, Sloan B., celebrated her 6^th anniversary. +The fantastic meal we enjoyed after worship today.  Donna & Donny were able to be with family last week to meet Derek & Whitney's new daughter, Brinley June W. +One of the Coe’s grandaughters was named an Academic All-American. +Good fellowship at United Methodist Men.

Concerns:
+Family of Deputy Mike Smith. +Family of VyolaLaNelle Pat Sargent.  +Family of C.S. 'Strick' Posey.

Prayers for healing: Everette A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Ardell E., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Roy K., Cory S., Colton W., Arnold W., and Simone W..

Continued prayers: +our church +our community youth +our schools, including athletes, coaches, teachers & students +our military members and their families +the homeless +the unemployed +our nation, government & leaders +victims of natural disasters +countries fighting for freedom +unspoken requests.