Happy Friday, Church!

I want to express my deep appreciation to all of you that served and attended the event we hosted last weekend! It was an incredible time of worship and encouragement! Your hospitality and welcome were simply Christlike. I am grateful to you all!

I would be remiss if I didn’t celebrate the ordination of Revs. Tynna Dixon, Gabe Dominguez, and Hayley Shotts. These three wonderful servants of Christ were the first Elders ordained into the newly formed Global Methodist Church! (Like, the first 3 EVER – in the world!) I am so honored and proud to serve with these three who truly represent the best of who we are. Be sure to congratulate them next time you see them!

As we look ahead, I want to share two very special guests that will be with us in the next few weeks. First, Randy Marshall – one of the missionaries to the Ukraine supported by First Methodist will be in town and sharing in both services at Main Campus on February 5. I will have the chance to sit down with him during worship and let him share with you all the incredible work they are doing with your support.

Then, on February 12, we will have a GREAT BIG MISSION SUNDAY! Bishop Nathan Amooti of Rwanda will be preaching at Main Campus, Rev. Bonnie Lakoney of Rwanda will be preaching Downtown, and the Men for Missions will be serving lunch at both Main and Downtown! The luncheon will help sponsor college students who will be serving on our mission trip in Costa Rica over their Spring Break in March!

First Methodist is an amazing church with a wide reach for Christ. I know you are as proud to be part of what the Lord Jesus is doing here as I am! I look forward to seeing you all this weekend as we continue to be a people who offer Christ and his hope to all who are in need!

In Christ,

Pastor Ryan

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The First Methodist Main Campus blood drive held on Sunday, January 22^nd was a success! Thanks to our generous and compassionate blood donors, First Waco will provide 22 units of life-saving blood to patients in our local hospitals. This blood mitigates a supply shortage caused by the busyness of the holiday season. Thank you to those who gave!

Brandon Lawson, Bill Martin, Jerry Amsler, Patrick & Margie McMillin, Betty Fason, Evelyn Munos, Bobbie Baccus, Florence Carlson, Lee Cruse, Kay Coburn, Jan Daughtry, Sheri DeLoach, Margaret Elliott, Cindy Knapek, Danny Bostick, Troy Watson, Dave Guyer, Clint Barr, Harriet Johnson, Steve Shehorn

Gay Rutherford and Jennifer Rutherford in the death of Gay's son and Jennifer's father, Robert Rutherford.

Rev. Dr. Kevin and Melissa Watson in the death of his mother. Also to her grandchildren, Bethany, James, and Eden.

Mark and Michaelann Miller in the birth of their grandson, Ian Holland Countryman.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29:

• Message - Opt-In: Practicing Presence | All Campuses

MONDAY, JANUARY 30:

• Health Shapers | 9:30a | Chapel | Main Campus

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31:

• Prayer Team | 1p | Chapel | Main Campus

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1:

• Band of Brothers | 7-8a | Chapel | Main Campus  
• Midday Worship Service & Lunch | Noon | Downtown Campus
• Midweek Meal | 4:45p | Main Campus
• Confirmation | 6p | Youth Room| Main Campus
• Midweek Discipleship | 6p | Main Campus |Register HERE
• Grief Share | 6p | Main Campus | Contact Karen
• Youth Bridge | 6-8p | Family Life Center | Main Campus
• Traditional Choir Rehearsal | 6-7p | Main Campus | Contact John
• Orchestra Rehearsal | 7p | Main Campus 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2: 

• Men's Prayer Breakfast | 7-8a | Commons | Main Campus 
• Health Shapers | 9:30a | Chapel | Main Campus
• In Stitches Knitting Group| 10-11:30a | Main Campus 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3:

• Church Offices Closed

SAVE THE DATE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6:

• Sisters In Christ Women's Bible Study | 9:30a | Room 110 | Main Campus
• Bookmarkers on Austin Avenue | Noon | Downtown Campus

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7:

• Gathering Fellowship | 10:30a | Downtown Campus

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9:

• Joy Club | 11:30a | FLC | Main Campus

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12:

• Men for Missions Luncheon | Main Campus from 10:45a-12:30p | Downtown Campus @ Noon | Proceeds benefitting College Costa Rica Mission Trip | Contact: Jim Baker

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22:

• All-Church Pancake Dinner Served By the Youth | 4:45 pm | Main Campus
• Ash Wednesday Services | Downtown Campus at Noon | Main Campus at 6p

FEBRUARY 24-26:

• SHINE | Downtown Campus | Student Registration | Volunteer | Host Home

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY | 8:30a - 4:00p | Main Campus