Grace and peace!

It is hard to believe that the final week of July is upon us, but the sudden onset of extreme heat declares that summer finally caught up to us! I think God must have heard that Pastor Steve was moving the South Campus worship service indoors this weekend and decided to let loose with a heatwave!

If you haven’t had a chance yet to take a look at all the fun we had at VBS, I hope you will do so. It really is First Methodist at our best. You can see all of Waco finding a place to belong when you scroll through the pictures and watch the videos. It is a multi-generational experience with people of all ages and backgrounds united together to ensure that the children of our community know that they are wildly loved by Jesus Christ.

I’ve already mentioned that the South Campus will be moving their service indoors this Sunday, but I also want to remind you that our new pastor, Rev. Dr. Kevin Watson, will be introduced this Sunday at our Downtown Campus by Pastor Brandon, who has returned from vacation! We will be sharing Holy Communion this Sunday at all our campuses, including both of our worship services at Main Campus.

I hope you will stay cool and enjoy the last few dog days of summer!

Yours in Christ,

Ryan

Saturday:

Click HERE for more information about Children, Youth, and Adult Sunday School classes.

The Gathering Fellowship provides memory care activities for those with memory loss and respite for caregivers. Tuesday, August 3, 10:30 am-1 pm, First Waco Downtown Campus. Questions: Dianne Bates, 254.723.5733. 

Please consider donating the life-saving gift of blood during our blood drive on Sunday, August 8, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will be held in the Carter BloodCare donor bus parked outside the Family Life Center at the Main Campus. Blood supplies are low at both Waco hospitals, so now is the time to roll up our sleeves and give! Everyone who donates will get a 911 20th Anniversary Memorial T-shirt.

Loss of a Spouse is a one-time video session for those who have lost their spouse due to death. Common concerns during this session will include: Going Through Grief, Dealing with Loneliness and Anxiety, and Moving Forward. Meet in the Chapel with a light lunch. A $5 donation is appreciated; however, there is no cost to attend.

The Sager Brown Depot is a UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) warehouse for the distribution of supplies for needy persons. This warehouse is located in Baldwin, Louisiana, and is one of only two of its kind in existence.

Family Builders Sunday School Class is relaunching this Sunday, August 1, 9:30 am, Room 208. New church member, Dave Roberson, will be teaching this class. Dave was a long-time Sunday School teacher at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. We are excited about the leadership and wisdom he will bring! If you’re looking to get connected in a new class, come and join us!

If you do not presently have membership in a Sunday School class, we invite you to be a part of this fellowship. Our class is led by Dave Rumph and Herb Harding. We are a growing Sunday School class that has a desire to fulfill your needs as a Christian. Would you join us in this effort? Contact Jerry Nye.

Looking for a job? We’re hiring a Part-Time Facilities Associate. Please contact Lauren Lindsey, HR Director, at lauren@firstwaco.com for more information.

Rev. Steve and Susan Ramsdell in the death of her grandfather, Grover Orr.

Roger and Yvonne Anz in the death of their son, Preston Anz.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 4:

FRIDAY, AUG 6:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22:

MONDAY-THURSDAY | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | Main Campus

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