Veteran's Day Observance in McCamey

First UMC in McCamey was well-represented this morning in the high school audtorium for the Veteran's Day school assembly.  Pastor Charles (Army & Navy), Coy Coe (Air Force), Bill Lester (Navy) and Glen Smart (Army) were among the twenty-four veterans recognized during the gathering.

Musical Wednesday

The music was joy-filled tonight with both the choir and hand bell choir rehearsing.  It is such a blessing to have people willing to give of themselves week after week in this special way!

McCamey Ministerial Alliance Meeting

The November gathering of the McCamey Ministerial Alliance (MMA) met at Benoit's for lunch and discussion of the full agenda.

Bill Lester accompanied Pastor Charles in representing the First UMC.  Also present today were Pastor David Snodgrass and Hugo Gonzalez from First Assembly of God and Tandy Adams representing First Baptist Church.

The following items were noted: 

**November 17 - Badgers for Christ (Noon) and EXCELL (7:00 p.m. @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church)

**November 21 - McCamey Community Thanksgiving Service (6:00 p.m. @ FUMC).  An offering will be taken in support of MMA ministries in addition to a canned food donation appeal for the community food bank.
**December 13 - MMA meeting at Benoit's (Noon)
**December 24 - Convalescent Center Christmas Eve service (4:00 p.m.)

Angel Tree -
*Applications will be accepted until December 3rd. 
*"Angels" may be be picked up at the Security Bank lobby through December 17th.
**Gifts may be delivered to First Assembly of God (M-W-F from 9am-1pm); First Baptist Church (Tue-Thur from 9-12); First UMC (Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm).
*Packing of gift "bundles" will take place on December 19th at 2:00 p.m.

Tonight's UMW Meeting

The November meeting of the United Methodist Women (UMW) was held this evening in the home of Louise Carll.

Jean Myrick offered the program which shared the idea of being thankful in our life and faith.  In addition to providing the location for the gathering, Louise served the role of hostess and served pumpkin pie for dessert!

Attending tonight were Pastor Charles & Belinda Alkula, Louise Carll, Sheila Hammitt (Belinda's mother), Maurine Jacobson, Bobbie Lester, Theo Matthews, Jean Myrick and Cytha Peters. 

Prayer request

A prayer request has been received for Sandy, daughter-in-law of Joan Coe.  Sandy was taken to the hospital today and is currently undergoing tests in an Odessa-area hospital.

Church Conference & More!

It was a beautiful, Spirit-filled day here in McCamey!  Our service was moved to 9:30 a.m. to accomodate the travel needs of our District Superintendent, the Rev. Larry Altman. 

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While awaiting his arrival, the community gathered in the fellowship hall and enjoyed some tasty treats and some lively fellowship.  Thanks to Bobbie & Bill Lester and Jim & Mary Witcher for taking the lead in providing such a wonderful assortment of food and drinks for the early morning arrivals.
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The worship service featured communion (today was All Saints Sunday) and the annual church conference session.  It was wonderful sharing what we have been doing as a congregation and what we are looking forward to in the coming year.
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Thanks to Rev. Altman who was accompanied by his wife, Patty for leading us in our conference session.  Also joining us today were Jill Preston (from Eldorado), the San Angelo District Lay Leader, and Gini Christian, the District Ministries Coordinator. They presented several items for the congregation to consider.

Change in schedule

In addition to setting your clocks back tonight, please note the following changes for November 7th:

Sunday worship wll be at 9:30 a.m. The service will include communion followed by the annual church conference conducted by our District Superintendent, the Rev. Larry Altman. Chuch School will be held this week at 10:30 a.m.

The Pastor/Parish Relation Committee (PPRC) will meet with the D.S. before the service.

November's fellowship meal will be a hamburger lunch and will also be held tomorrow following the service.