FMC Newsletter February 12, 2024

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February 12, 2024

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THE METHODIST MESSENGER

Making disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.

The church season of Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday. We will have a special but brief service at 6 PM to mark the beginning of this season of preparation for Easter.

Traditionally, this is a time of reflecting on our need for redemption. Fasting has always been a devotional time of “making room” for the Lord by giving up something that is a regular feature within our lives. Some people fast from TV, social media, or a certain meal or food item. Some fast from negative thoughts or being critical of others. Yet some fast from the evening news or other activities. Fasting is simply making time and room to be with God. Creating a time and space requires that something else must be put aside. In this space we can reflect on scripture, say a prayer, or seek divine guidance. This is a time for remembering that Jesus died for our sins. He becomes our Passover Lamb. He takes away the sins of the world, even mine and yours.

This season of Lent is a special time which truly helps us understand the eternal significance of Jesus’ resurrection. Lent is 40 days, NOT counting Sundays because Sundays are always little Easters! This Lent let’s all make some special time to be with God and let’s also incorporate additional ways to Love First into our lives. Others will be blessed and our Heavenly Father will be glorified as we grow in grace through faith, hope and love.

Blessings,

Pastor Malcolm

Suzanne Ihlo

Donald & Sharon Nelson

Brent Dance

Dr. & Mrs. John Jucas

Spend meaningful time with Jesus this Lenten season as you read through 40 days of devotions focusing on the people, places, and events in the life of Christ all the way to His resurrection.

Books Will Be Provided - Suggested Donation $5

Methodist Men's Breakfast

This Sunday

February 18th at 9am

Thank you to everyone who made Lucretia's Christmas Wish so special for over the 125 students who attended. Your support of the program through your generous donations, volunteering of your time to work at the event and for the surprise visit from Santa and his two elves visiting with the students. Blessings for all your generosities.

Mary Lynn Tinkle

"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; and He shall thrust out the enemy from before then; and shall destroy them." Deuteronomy 33:27

When I have been sad, troubled, or just worried, I can rely on this verse to remind me that I have the promise of God to hold me in His everlasting arms. Whatever mountain I have to climb, or valley through which I must walk through, I can make it with this verse. Dear Lord, help our church in Center, Texas be a beacon for others in their trouble or sadness, and please help our members to welcome visitors and encourage others in our faith. (by Ruby Gunnels)

This week's Ponder is taken from the booklet titled "Lenten Devotions", written by First Methodist Church members in 2008.

You may send your prayer requests and praises to Terri Lacher at

[email protected] or (936) 598-3484 or (936) 488-8701.

Most Recent & Acute Needs

Lacey Rachal, Bre'Asha Brown, Tim Patterson, Evelyn Sherman, Beau Adams,

Steve Tinkle Jr., Martha Scocozzo, Dave Popham, Trudie Willis, Jonathan Charlton,

Deborah Yarbrough, Mercedes Locke, Karl Dean, Carl Baggett, Shirley Morgan Spurlock,

Chris & Rhonda Dover, Rex Tucker, Christine Mahan, Byron Parnell, Pam Mahan, Charlie Chandler, Linda McArver, Garrison McIver, Tommy Dean, Presley Turner, Brent Barr, Vince Lusco,

June Jensen, Dina Scarber, Autumn Guzman, Joshua Beasley, Sterling Crelia, Parker Payne,

Judy Matthews, Rose Schoefer, Susan Hughes, James Crelia, Sophia Cowart, Bridget Pawlak, Jeremy Hammers, Angie Burton, Cameron Armes, Lisa Thomas, Debbie Holland, Nicole Murray, Nicole Faulkner, Yondi Watson, Ann Krueger, Wade Robinson, Megan Holt, Pam Alward,

Vernell McFaddin, Roger Blackburn, Benita Collard, Tim Patterson, Camille Bobbitt,

Jonathan McDonald, Bill Ferren, Michelle Yates, Angie Gillis, Ginny Blount,

Norman Hurt, Austin Patterson

Long Term Need for Healing

Zac Day, Evelyn Green, Connie Mettauer, Rev. Robert Ortigo, Mandy Estes, Jennifer Paddie,

Vicki Lee, Silver Motley, Kathy Watlington, Winnie Preston, David & Maelinda Swanzy, Bill Holt,

Kenneth Hardy, Sheriff Kevin Windham, Adam Merritt, Ann Harmon, Kennedi Rhose Towns

At Home & Nursing Home

Margaret Henry, Jay Teske, Joy Miller, Charlene Monroe, JW Braden, Rita Danner, Jane Morrison,

John Griffin, Margaret Ihlo, Mike Krembs, Hilda Hahn, Cindy A. Griffin, Pat Hall, Steve Tinkle Sr.

Serving Our Country & Communities

Armed Services, Law Enforcement & First Responders

Comfort & Peace

Family of Ricky Evans

Our prayer requests are continually changing.

Please help us maintain our prayer list by notifying the church office of any additions or deletions.

Weekly Attendance

February 11, 2024

Church - 55 /Online - 45

Total -100

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First Methodist Church

211 Porter Street

Center, TX 75935

936-598-2707

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2024 Giving Summary

Needed YTD

$43,227.48

Received YTD

$24,261.02

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