We want to welcome you into the fellowship of Christian believers known as the First United Methodist Church in McCamey, Texas. We are a community of persons who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, through the example of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May you experience God's grace while you are a part of the ministry here at the First United Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Joys & Concerns from July 31st

JOYS
+Our acolytes:  Jonah A. and Ashley.
+Healing Mercies:  Joann D., Cleo D. (aka “Mama D”), Tavin B. and Cole.
+Glen and Pam S. are back with us today.
+Safe travels for Verla F., Alice and Roy K.
+Bill and Bobbie L.’s 39th wedding anniversary.
+Fun baseball game in Midland that was attended by 19 from McCamey FUMC last Friday night.
+A few raindrops Friday night.
+Visiting with friends and family members.
+The “joy” of seeing a buzzard, one of God’s creations.

CONCERNS
+Rain desperately needed – especially in the Horn of Africa, where they are suffering with one of the worst drought in the history of Africa.
+Our government and its leaders.
+Those involved with sports activities beginning next week.
+Bobbie L.’s brother and his wife's mission trip to the Congo.
+Comfort for the family of Charles Rogers of Iraan and the McCamey Convalescent Center; his funeral is Monday, August 1st at the Iraan First Baptist Church.
+Comfort for families and friends of shooting/bombing victims in Norway and shooting victims in Grand Prairie, Texas.
+Comfort for Pam S.’s sister whose husband recently died.
+Flooding up north (folks expected to be dealing with excess water this next month).
+Those struggling with life decisions.

Healing Mercies:  Andy A., Louise C., Gloria O., Edna Earl B. (Theodora M.’s sister), Henry W., Miley B., Charles H., Jane Harrison (the Rev. Claire Richardson’s mother), Shirley Coomer Badget; All those being treated at the Odessa Cancer Center; Colton W., Joann N.
+Our church.
+Our youth.
+Our schools.
+Teachers/students.  
+Athletes/coaches.
+Our country.
+Our leaders.
+Our military (and their family members).
+Countries fighting for freedom.
+Unspoken requests.

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