Joy-filled Sunday in McCamey

 
There was such a joyful feeling among the faithful gathered this morning at the First UMC in McCamey as we celebrated the Fourth Sunday of Advent.  With Christmas Day just seven short days away, the congregation was on their best behavior (no one wants to be on Santa's naughty list!)!

There will be two Christmas Eve services on Saturday, at 4:00 p.m. at the McCamey Convalescent Center and at 7:00 p.m. at the First UMC.

Christmas morning worship will be at the regular time of 11:00 a.m.

Joys and Concerns from this morning:
Joys:
+Bill Little was in McCamey this past week and sends his greetings.
+Marilyn Whitaker shared her music gift during our worship service.
+Miley B. is back at work after a long illness.
+Derek W. reports he is doing okay in Afghanistan.
+Ryan W. will be home on leave over Christmas.
+Gary E. and Bradyn M. offered their service taking up the offering.
+The congregation presented Pastor Charles a very nice early Christmas gift.
+Birthdays: Coy C.; Golden B.; the Coe's granddaughter, Sara, turns 22; the Whitaker's granddaughter, Gillian, turns 15;

Concerns:
+The family of Pete Mitchell and the family of Billie McKenzie.
+Samantha F. (Glen S.'s great-niece) is continuing to face serious medical issues.
+Dawn A. reports (via Dollie L.) that Sean C. (8 y.o.) is facing very serious medical needs.
+Jerry P. is going to Houston soon for treatment.
+Edith R. has been admitted to hospice care.