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An Irish Prayer

An Irish Prayer

May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

A letter from the Council of Bishops

Dear sisters and brothers,


As you know, a series of tragic events has unfolded over the past few days in Japan. The massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 and the accompanying tsunami resulted in the death of at least 2,800 people and possibly more than 10,000. Damage to the country's nuclear power plants jeopardizes the safety of hundreds of thousands more. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan called the disaster the worst crisis Japan has faced in 65 years.


In times of immense loss and grief, we are reminded once again that God's grace is sufficient.  While it does not offer us immunity from tragedy, it sustains us with healing and hope.


At such times, the church is called to be a healing presence among those facing heartbreaking circumstances.  I am confident that the people of The United Methodist Church will respond to the call with prayers and generous support for the victims of this catastrophe.


I ask that you join with me in prayer for the deceased and their families; the injured; the search and rescue workers; the survivors who are without water, food or heat; those who have been evacuated from their homes as the nuclear threat worsens; and all who have been affected.


When disaster strikes, we are especially grateful for the valuable ministry that the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) provides with the help and support of United Methodists and others. I hope that all United Methodist churches will consider taking a special offering designated for Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317, to provide financial resources to respond to the needs resulting from the disaster.


Working with its partners, the United Church of Christ in Japan, the Korean Christian Church, Church World Service, Global Medic, the National Christian Council, and the Asian Rural Institute, UMCOR is currently focused on working to assess the damage to determine how best to provide assistance and will then respond accordingly.


May we join together in opening our hearts to those suffering in the midst of devastation.


Yours in Christ,


Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster,
President, The Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church

Prayer Request

Pam Smart's brother-in-law, Jack Fisher, just died.  Request prayers for the family as they grieve the loss of their loved one.

Spiritual gifts assessment

"We each have gifts according to the grace

given to us." (Romans 12:6)

Do you know your spiritual type? Find out today with UMC.org's online assessment.  (Be sure to have your audio on, so you can hear the presentation.)

Welcome to the Season of Lent in McCamey

The blessings that come from being engaged in a vibrant community of faith were in evidence today in McCamey!  We were blessed to have eager servants to greet our guests to the worship service.  Now both of the front doors can be opened!  (Just last week, the hedges were trimmed back so that there is room for both doors to open now.)

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Praise be to God for church family members who are putting their faith into action!

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This evening, Pastor Charles led the first session of the Lenten study, "UMC 101."  This week the topic was an overview of the origins of Methodism is England and in the US.  A timeline was shared and a number of items from the Alkula's time in the United Kingdom were shared with the group.

Next week we'll be looking at the Wesleyan "Quadrilateral"  (scripture, reason, experience, and tradition."

Time Change Tonight

Daylight Savings Time begins on March 13th - "Spring forward" your clocks so you don't miss worshipping with us tomorrow!