Easter Prayer

(All Saints Church in the village of Wootton Courtenay, near Minehead in Somerset)



O Risen Lord,the way, the truth and the life, make us faithful followersof the spirit of your resurrection. Grant that we may be inwardly renewed; dying to ourselves in order that you may live in us. May our lives serve as signsof the transforming power of your love. Use us as your instruments for the renewal of society, bring your life and love to all and leading them to your Church. This we ask of you, Lord Jesus, living and reigning with the Father,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God forever. Amen.

Prayer for Holy Saturday

(the tomb of Christ in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Jerusalem)


Collect for Holy Saturday (The Book of Common Prayer):


O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of Your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with Him the coming of the third day, and rise with Him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Good Friday at FUMC - McCamey

Our Good Friday service at First UMC in McCamey was held this evening in the sanctuary.  We gathered last night to celebrate the passover and the sharing of communion.  Tonight we remembered the cost paid by our Lord for us all and the cost still being paid when we reject Him.  Tomorrow we wait ...

Good Friday Reflection

(Stained glass window from the Witness Park and the Prayer Tower in Pittsburg, Texas)

Depth of Mercy - Charles Wesley


I have long withstood His grace,
Long provoked Him to His face,
Would not hearken to His calls,
Grieved Him by a thousand falls.
I have spilt His precious blood,
Trampled on the Son of God,
Filled with pangs unspeakable,
I, who yet am not in hell!
And having sung these things, it makes
The mystery of grace all the more unfathomable!

Holy Thursday @ First UMC

We gathered in the fellowship hall this evening for a Christian adaptation of the Jewish Passover Seder.  This time of remembering and celebration traced the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery by God and the establishment of the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. 

Thanks to everyone who contributed their time and talents in making tonight's observance special.

Tomorrow's Good Friday Service

All are welcome!

Please join the congregation of the First United Methodist Church this evening for a service based upon the Jewish custom of the Passover Seder meal. We will begin at 7:00 pm - everyone is welcome!