Pastor's New Bookshelves

Pastor Charles added some new bookshelves to the pastor's study this weekend.  Now he has room for all his books.

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We're going "crazy" in McCamey!

The monthly supper outing took place tonight with nine hungry UM's meeting at Crazy John's.  It is such fun getting together like this each month.  What a blessing it is to be with people who enjoy each other's company!

Let's get "Crazy" tomorrow in McCamey

Let's get "Crazy," as in Crazy John's tomorrow evening at 6:00 p.m. for our monthly UM's on the town gathering.  This is a new setting for our monthly suppers, so help spread the word!

"No muss - no fuss - no program" - just some UM's enjoying each other's company.  See you tomorrow!!!

A prayer for rain

(Prayer for rain statue, Champaign County, Illinois)

A PRAYER FOR RAIN


"... Can the heavens give showers! Are You not He, O Lord our God!  Therefore we will wait for You -expectantly; for You have made all these things. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast."  Jeremiah 14:22; Psalm 33:9



O God, heavenly Father, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to all those who seek Thy kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, all things necessary to their bodily sustenance; Send us, we beseech Thee, in this our necessity, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and to Thy honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

(Pray and Prayers)

Farewell to Cleatus Brooks

The community gathered this morning to say its goodbye to Cleatus Brooks at the Resthaven Cemetery.  The strong wind and hazy conditions (due to the wildfires in west Texas).

The service graveside service this morning included a detachment from the VFW Post 4372 (Odessa, TX) .  The squad included a vet who had served in US Army Special Forces (Green Beret), one from 1st Cav Division, one from the 26th Infantry Division (all in Viet Nam) and one from the 8th Air Force (WWII).

Farewell to Cleatus Brooks

Cleatus Harold Brooks, 92, of McCamey, passed away on Friday April 8, 2011, in McCamey.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey with Rev. Dr. Charles Alkula officiating.


Cleatus was born to Delma Kay and Lee Brooks on August 30, 1918. Cleatus married Mary B. McNamara on October 15, 1945. He had one son Michael Francis Brooks.


Cleatus is survived by several nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his father, mother, wife, son, four brothers and one sister.


Cleatus was past Mayor of McCamey and served in several committees and served faithfully in his church.  He served his country during WWII and was honorable discharged July 8, 1945 from the US Army. He received the Bronze Star while serving in Sicily. His kindness and generosity throughout his life are a testament to what a wonderful son, husband, father and friend he was to all.


The family would like to thank the McCamey Convalescent Center staff and the volunteers that dedicate their time and talents to make all residents of the center feel loved and comfort when family cannot be there.  Special Thanks to the Lester family for all you have done.
 
(from the Odessa American)