A thought for Sunday morning, July 17

Sun. 17 Jul 1743.

(the bridge at Plessey, Northumberland, England)

"I preached (as I had done the Wednesday before) to my favourite congregation at Plessey, on ‘Him hath God exalted with his own right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour.’ [Acts 5:31] I then joined a little company of them together, who desire ‘repentance and remission of sins’".
- Rev'd. John Wesley [from his journal]

"United Methodists on the Town" Tonight!

Nineteen of us had a great time at the "United Methodists on the Town" at Elena's Restaurant tonight!  Ms. Theodora won the door prize of the peg-game from Cracker Barrel.  Thanks be to God for a LOT OF FUN!!! 

Scripture lesson for July 17

("St. Paul healing the cripple" by Karel Dujarden, 1600's)

This week's sermon text comes from Romans 8:12-25.

"Many people still believe that Paul is to blame for separating the concepts of flesh and spirit because he was a Jew who had been greatly influenced by Greek philosophy. It would be better if we regarded his seapration of the two metaphorically as representing two ways of living. He frequently used the term flesh to describe unredeemed human nature, meaning nothing more or less than our physical existence without Christ." - David Shearman

Food pantry thanks

The United Methodist Men took the donations to the food pantry from our congregation to the First Baptist Church (on Wednesday).  Judy Eyler was on hand to receive the contribution and expressed her thanks for the generosity that is shown by the First UMC.

The complete list of items the pantry is looking for may be found at this link.  Judy mentioned to Pastor Charles that there is a need for dry cereal, canned fruit, canned meat (tuna, Spam, chili, etc.), and fruit juice. 

Convalescent Center Today!

The Thursday morning coffee & donuts with the residents of the McCamey convalescent center took place today with Verla Flading, Alice Kephart, Grace Moody, Jean Myrick and Pastor Charles representing FUMC.  We are blessed each time we go, and this morning was no exception!

Joys & concerns from July 10

(from the Colona UMC - Colona, IL)

Joys:
+Volunteers in the nursery today.
+The sound of children in our church!
+The church members who serve in our community.
+Visits from friends and family.
+Our guest in the worship service.
+Air conditioning!
+Ashley & Abby helping as ushers.

Concerns:
+Rain is needed.
+Those who are fighting the fires on our behalf.
+Those dealing with the consequences of the fires.
+The world's newest country, the South Sudan, is beginning the long recovery after decades of civil war. +People struggling with life.
+Those traveling this weekend.
+Our church.
+The McCamey community.
+The residents of the McCamey Convalescent Center.
+Unspoken prayer requests.

Healing prayers for: Shirley C.B., Miley B., Louise C., Edna E.B. (Theodora's sister), Sheila H. (Belinda's mother), Verla F., Warren F., Charles H. (in a hospice in Missouri); Colton, the six-month old grandson of Ronnie Ward (Iraan).

Fellowship opportunities

Fellowship is an important part of being church - there are several opportunities this month that you'll want to put on your calendars!


This coming Friday, July 15th @ 6pm, we'll be gathering for our monthly "UM's on the town." Please join us at Elena's for a "no muss - no fuss - no program" time together.


On Friday, July 29th, we're making the drive to Midland for the Rockhounds baseball game! Please let Pastor Charle know by next Sunday (July 17) if you're planning on going so we can reserve enough seats. So far we have 11 going (four more and tickets will only be $7!).


Don't forget that each Sunday morning there is a fellowship time before the service. This would be a great time to bring those home-made goodies to share (and to bring someone with you) with your church family.