FMC Newsletter February 19, 2024

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February 19, 2024

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THE METHODIST MESSENGER

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

The amazing John Wesley, in his sermon on "The Use of Money," described money as "an excellent gift of God, answering the noblest ends." Wesley saw the use of our talents and abilities to earn a living as gifts from God. As with any gift, what better way to express appreciation for a gift than to use it. God’s gifts are practical and are meant to be used by us. Each person is uniquely gifted, but we are truly expected to do what we can with what we have.

Unused gifts are unused opportunities. Potential good is no good unless the potential is released in the world. God’s potential good through us is nothing until each of us deploys our gifts for his glory.

To continue Wesley’s quote, "In the hands of his (God’s) children," Wesley said, "it (money) is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, raiment (clothing) for the naked: it gives to the traveler and the stranger a place to lay his head”. In other words, Methodists believed that money was to be used for God’s kingdom and glory. Food, clothing, shelter, and the like were to be considered gifts of God through our giving. Through our giving, potential becomes reality - the reality of the Body of Christ alive and active in the world today! Through giving, our church supports itself and reaches out far beyond ourselves into the lives of others. We declare that we are God’s children using God’s gifts in and through First Methodist Church Center, Texas. We declare God’s faithfulness in and through our lives. Through our giving God’s potential is released to be a present reality. Through our giving we express our gratitude to God for the gifts, abilities and opportunities which have come from him.

Is God asking too much of us when he commands us to be faithful with our gifts? Is it too much to be like God; to be generous to a fault? We will never be as generous as our Heavenly Father who sent his Son to us, but surely, we can be grateful children who are generous through our giving. I encourage you to make the most of the opportunities you have in our home for our faith at First Methodist. May the Lord continue to richly bless you as you bless him.

Blessings, Pastor Malcolm

Suzanne Ihlo

Bone Hill Hunting Club

Donna Thomason

Tommye Hall

Joy Ann Havran

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

Missions & Outreach

February Food Challenge

Consecration of Canned Meat Donations

This Sunday, February 28th

Thursday, February 22nd

Focused Care Nursing Home

Monthly Birthday Party

2:30 pm

Thursday, March 14th

Holiday Nursing Home

Monthly Birthday Party

2 pm

Thursday, March 14th

BINGO 6pm

Saturday, March 23rd

Blood Drive

10 am - 2:30 pm

Sunday, March 24th

Palm Sunday

*Church Picnic

*Egg Hunt

Thursday, March 28th

*Seder Meal

6 pm

Sunday, March 31st

*EASTER SUNDAY

*These Events are in the Planning Stages. More info will be shared as it becomes available.

"For I have learned to be content with whatever I have . . .

for I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11, 13

Paul gave this good advice almost two thousand years ago. We as modern Christians need to be reminded of how much ground we lose when we forget the powerful force that into which we can tap when the world, friends, and family disappoint us. Jesus is closer than a phone call, e-mail, or family. He is never closed on Sunday and is available every day of the year 24 hour a day. Precious Lord, help us to be ever mindful of the needs of others. Help us to forgive the folks that offended us (they probably didn't mean to do so.) And please Lord, help us to remember to ask your advice as we struggle with these worldly decisions. Amen. (Lucretia Bussey)

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, Mercedes Locke, Karl Dean,

Carl Baggett, Shirley Morgan Spurlock, Chris & Rhonda Dover, Rex Tucker, Byron Parnell, Pam Mahan,

Charlie Chandler, Linda McArver, Garrison McIver, Tommy Dean, Presley Turner, Brent Barr, Vince Lusco,

June Jensen, Dina Scarber, Autumn Guzman, Sterling Crelia, Parker Payne, Judy Matthews, Rose Schoefer,

Susan Hughes, James Crelia, Bridget Pawlak, Jeremy Hammers, Angie Burton, Cameron Armes, Lisa Thomas, Debbie Holland, Nicole Murray, Nicole Faulkner, Ann Krueger, Megan Holt, Pam Alward, Benita Collard,

Tim Patterson, Camille Bobbitt, Jonathan McDonald, Bill Ferren, Michelle Yates, Angie Gillis, Ginny Blount,

Norman Hurt, Brooklyn Oliver, Austin Patterson, Joe Tom Schillings, Michael & Vicki Lee, Douglas C. Beck

Long Term Need for Healing

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

Silver Motley, Kathy Watlington, Winnie Preston, David & Maelinda Swanzy, Kenneth Hardy,

Sheriff Kevin Windham, Adam Merritt, Ann Harmon, Kennedi Rhose Towns, Bill Holt, Yondi Watson

At Home & Nursing Home

Margaret Henry, 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

Families of Jay Teske & Vernell Luman

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 18, 2024

Church - 68 /Online -40

Total -108

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Center, TX 75935

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2024 Giving Summary

Needed YTD

$50,432.06

Received YTD

$25,494.02

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