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.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day in McCamey


We've reached a milestone in our e-ministry offerings at First UMC - McCamey:  This marks the 1,000 post since we launched this effort on December 29, 2009! 
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Joys from this morning:
+The amazing amount of rain we received last week!  At least 5" fell on McCamey!
+Glen and Pam S. are back with us after being away for a couple of months.
+The lovely baby comforter being presented to Ashor B. - it was made by a Nebraska friend of the Alkula's, Ms. Phyl Holmead.
+Our church family is looking forward to tomorrow evening's mother-daughter supper (with the UMW) and Wednesday's annual ice cream social with the McCamey HS seniors.
+Ashor B. had two pews of family and friends on hand to celebrate his baptism this morning.
+The wonderful meal provided by Grace & Phil M. that was shared with the church family.
+The happy Mother's Day observance.
+Peggy G. had a birthday last week and Jean M.'s son-in-law, Terry L. and granddaughter, Casey L., have birthdays this week.
+The many guests worshipping with us this morning.
+Belinda and her mom had a great trip to Colorado to attend a graduation of a family member from the University of Colorado (with a bachelor & a master's degree).

Concerns from this morning:
+Ardell E., Gary's dad, is facing some serious health concerns.
+Jean V., Pastor Charles' mother, was diagnosed with cancer last week. 
+Those who are absent from our worship service this morning.

Healing prayers: Everette A., Mellisa A., Nadine A., Elena B., Sandy C., Billy C., Denise D., Ardell E., Bob F., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Elizabeth H., Sara H., Julie L., Dusty R., Colton W., Jean V., Tom V., Arnold W., and Simone W.

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