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.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Lent began today

Choir practice before the service
The Lenten Cross
The season of Lent began today with Ash Wednesday services all around the world.  Here in McCamey, a small gathering took place tonight with a service of prayers and annointing with oil.

JAMES 5:13-16
Hear this reading from James, the servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ - taken from the fifth chapter of his letter to the twelve tribes scattered through the nations.  He writes:

Is any one of you in trouble?  They should pray.  Is anyone happy?  Let them sing songs of praise.  Is any one of you sick?  They should call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.  And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.  If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.  Therefore  confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

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