A wintry morning in McCamey

Joys: 
+Bradyn M. and Ashley R. were our ushers this morning and Coy C. was our greeter.
+Beautiful music provided by Cytha P.
+The moisture we have had overnight.
+Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to help with refreshments for the family of Cleo Darby. The time of visitation with the family will take place at her home tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.
+Thanks to everyone who has signed up to support the meal following next Sunday's service for Cheryl Reeves.  The service will take place at the cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with a time of sharing following at the church.

Concerns:
+The families of Cleo Darby, J. W. Nave, and a relative of  Ramon V.

Prayers for healing:Andy A., Nadine A., Donny B., Elena B., Louise C., Joan C., Sandy C., Billy C., Samantha F., Louisa G., Terri G., Alice K., Julie L., Jack P., Cory S., Colton W., Henry W., and Simone W.Continued prayers:+our church +our community youth +our schools - including athletes, coaches, teachers & students +our military members and their families +the homeless +the unemployed +our nation, government & leaders +victims of natural disasters +countries fighting for freedom +unspoken requests .

A Four-fold Benedictine Blessing

Saint Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota.

A Four-fold Benedictine Blessing

by Sr. Ruth Fox, OSB (1985)

May God bless you with a restless discomfort about easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships, so that you may seek truth boldly and love deep within your heart.

May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly work for justice, freedom, and peace among all people.

May God bless you with the gift of tears to shed with those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, or the loss of all that they cherish, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and transform their pain into joy.

May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you really CAN make a difference in this world, so that you are able, with God's grace, to do what others claim cannot be done.

And the blessing of God the Supreme Majesty and our Creator, Jesus Christ the Incarnate Word who is our brother and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Guide, be with you and remain with you, this day and forevermore.

AMEN

Passing of Cleo Darby

Word has come that Cleo Darby passed away at 12:05 this morning at the Senior Care Nursing Home in Midland. 

Her obituary can be found on the Shaffer-Nichols website.

(Received from Jennifer A. and Sherry P.)

Four Areas of Focus

Ministry with the poor - Global ministry - Congregational development - Leadership development

The United Methodist Church is concentrating its resources, creativity, and programs around four specific areas of focus within the church and the world. Uniting our efforts around these four related areas is critical to the church’s mission of making disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.

The Four Areas of Focus of The United Methodist Church are:

• Engaging in Ministry with the Poor
• Stamping Out the Killer Diseases of Poverty by Improving Health Globally
• Creating New Places for New People and Renewing Existing Congregations
• Developing Principled Christian Leaders for the Church and the World

Visit this link to learn more.

Thursday at the Convalescent Center

 Love was in the air at the McCamey Convalescent Center today with the common room decorated in pink and red. The residents were also decked out in the holiday colors along with some of the community visitors. 

Cheryl (Reeves) Bostick Memorial Service

There will be a graveside memorial service at the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey for Cheryl Lynn (Reeves) Bostick on Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. 

A time of refreshments and sharing with the family will be offered in the fellowship hall following the service.

Mission support opportunity

Lee Carlisle (a member of First UMC - San Angelo), has been invited to travel to India with Judy Hutcherson as part of their medical team. Lee is a registered nurse and family nurse-practitioner. She has been asked to collect topical creams and other over-the-counter medications for this important mission.

If you would life to help, you can drop off items at the First UMC (or to the parsonage) in McCamey or you bring items with you on Sunday (February 12).

Items needed: Topical creams of all kinds - steroids, anti-fungal, antibiotic (i.e. Neosporin-type) and vitamin tablets, both adult and pediatric. No liquids, please, due to weight isues and possibility of leakage.

These donations will be taken by Pastor Charles to San Angelo on Monday, February 13.