If it's Thursday, it must be...

Thursday in McCamey means one thing: The McCamey Convalescent Center's weekly sharing of coffee & donuts at the center.  Bobbie & Bill Lester joined Pastor Charles and a number of other community volunteers in sharing this weekly gathering with the residents.   This morning the volunteers were given their new t-shirts, courtesy of the new wellness center.

July 4th in McCamey, Texas!

Our Fourth of July had a damp start, but the warmth of the fellowship at the First UMC in McCamey and at the convalescent center was more than enough as we gathered to praise God. 

This morning our choir sang "America the Beautiful" in tribute to what God has given to us all in the form of a free country.  At the convalescent center, a husband of one of the residents favored us by singing "Amazing Grace," which was a real blessing to one and all. 

Something to think about over the holiday weekend (the resolution calling for independence was approved on July 2, 1776):


Lord God Almighty, in Whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations yet unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 242, in the public domain)

Join us on Sunday for worship!

Tuesday at the Friendship Center

Today marked the last day of the Friendship Center (in the current configuration).  When the center reopens it will be with a different look and possibly a different mission.

Today Debbie White, Sherry Phillips, Bobbie Lester and Bill Lester represented the First UMC in assisting the clients.  Food, clothing and other needs were met as everyone dodged the summer rains.

June 27th @ FUMC - McCamey

It was a joyful celebration today at the First UMC in McCamey and at the McCamey Convalescent Center.  It is so nice to be with people who really enjoy coming together to worship and to share in this life of faith.

Pastor Charles was thrilled to receive a new button for his collection from Mary Witcher, any day with a button is a good day for him!

Be sure to get your copy of the "Upper Room!"

Please join us for worship tomorrow, and pick up a copy of the July - August "Upper Room."  Get one for your family, and take another to a neighbor, co-worker, church member... folks who needs to know the church cares for them.

Henry Watson's Funeral Lunch

The funeral lunch for Henry Watson was a lively affair with the tables groaning with a fantastic assortment of home-made items.  Lou Ann Watson asked Pastor Charles to pass along the thanks and appreciation for this act of hospitality from the Watson family.

Contributing to the effort were: Tony & Jennifer Aguilar, Belinda & Pastor Charles Alkula, Ruthie Andrews, Velma Beasley, Velinda Bolen, Coy & Joan Coe, LaDell & Ralph Garrett, Maurine Jacobsen, Warren & Trena Kneupper, Bill & Bobbie Lester, Coy & Dollie Lynch, Jean Myrick, Gloria Odom, Cytha Peters, Sherry Phillips, Matthew & Marina Ramirez, Sylvia Ricks, Pam & Glen Smart, Wayne & J.J. Smith, Gary & Debbie Wade, Debbie White, Donny & Donna Wiley, and Jim & Mary Witcher.