FMC Newsletter March 25, 2024

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March 25, 2024

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Sunday at 10 am

Children's Church during the Sermon

THE METHODIST MESSENGER

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

Palm Sunday was wonderful. So many children in church waving palm branches and so many adults too! Celebrating Jesus’ entrance into the city of Jerusalem could very well remind us of Jesus entering into our own hearts. Jerusalem was a strange mixture of holiness and sinfulness; the same as we are. Jerusalem received Jesus with both open arms and crossed arms, with open hearts and closed hearts. We have chosen Jesus’ way, yet sometimes, even knowing what we know, we still choose our way instead of Jesus’ way. Living a faith filled, Jesus following life can be challenging but as we grow in our faith, we find that we choose His way, way more often!

His was a life that led to death - that led again to life, abundant life, joy filled and expectant

of a glorious eternity in heaven. It is a strange thing that God should become human flesh

in Jesus but as God’s people, we need a good shepherd to lead us all home, all the way

home to heaven.

We are His people, His flock. We are the ones looked after and cared for. Our hope is not

for a life free from pain and sorrow, rather our hope is in The One who will present us as perfect in His name, before the throne of God. Easter Celebration of Jesus’ resurrection is

a wonderful reminder of just how magnificent Easter is. When we say “JOIN THE JOY” at

First Methodist, this is the joy of which we are speaking. This resurrection joy flows to us

and through us. It marks us as believers in the miraculous power of God. So, as you are

able, “JOIN THE JOY” this Sunday at our Sunrise Celebration AND/OR at our

10 AM Easter Celebration.

See ya there! Pastor Malcolm

SEDER MEAL

This Thursday, March 28th

6 pm in the Fellowship Hall

At the home of Steve & Mary Lynn Tinkle

3085 FM 138, Center, TX 75935

TRANSPORTATION will be AVAILABLE

Please arrive in the Church Parking Lot by 6:40 am.

Call the Church Office by Thursday, March 28th to reserve your seat.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & DIRECTIONS

He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again."

Luke 24:6-7

As a child, I was raised to understand the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The emphasis in our family was focused on the prayer in the garden, His betrayal and sentencing,

and His journey through the streets as He carried the cross to Golgotha. I felt Christ's agony and suffering, knowing my sins were to blame. I was a young adult in my twenties before I thoroughly understood the full meaning of Christ's resurrection, and the amazing and overwhelming love that God the Father had for us, His children, enough so sacrifice His only Son so that we could rejoice and live eternally with Him. As a mother, I can't even imagine if I were told I would have to give up one of my children to save others. But, God did! For those who follow Jesus, Easter is more than time to gather with family and friends. Easter is the God's ultimate celebration of life, the day Jesus rose from the dead. It did not end on the cross! It is the hope we have through Jesus giving us the reassurance that death is not the victor. Death, for believers, is merely the beginning of living forever with our Heavenly Father. How great is our God? Father in Heaven, we come to Your throne, humbly, and unworthy, and yet You still accept us as Your children. Thank You, Lord, for giving each of us a chance to know You, and to have our sins washed away through the life, the death, and the resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We lift up our hallelujahs to You, and sing our songs of praise to Jesus, the one and only, the King of Kings. With grateful hearts we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.

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

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

Kelly Hutchison

Allisyn Bolton

472 State Hwy 7W

Center, Texas 75935

March Food Challenge

Pasta & Vienna Sausage

Consecration of Food

THIS SUNDAY

Sunday, March 31st @ 10 am

The Church Office will be Closed on Good Friday

Kelli will be on vacation April 1st-April 5th.

Most Recent & Acute Needs

Lacey Rachal, Tim Patterson, Evelyn Sherman, Beau Adams, Martha Scocozzo, Dave Popham,

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,

Bridget Pawlak, Jeremy Hammers, Angie Burton, Cameron Armes, Ann Krueger, Megan Holt,

Pam Alward, Camille Bobbitt, Jonathan McDonald, Michelle Yates, Angie Gillis, Brooklyn Oliver,

Austin Patterson, Joe Tom Schillings, Felisha Ragsdale, Callie Ragsdale, Nicole Faulkner, Ginny Blount,

Benita Collard, Glenn Lavender, Michelle Deaton, Augie Hatfield, Susan Edgekin,

Winnie Preston, Martha Muckleroy, Kenny Rhame, Tricia Bockwich, Ken & Jerrie Bosier, Monica Thomas

Long Term Need for Healing

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

Kathy Watlington, David & Maelinda Swanzy, Kenneth Hardy, Sheriff Kevin Windham, Adam Merritt,

Ann Harmon, Steve Tinkle Jr., Kennedi Rhose Towns, Bill Holt, Yondi Watson, Lisa Thomas, Vicki Lee

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

Family of Kayla Turner

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

March 24, 2024

Church - 110 /Online - 28

Total - 138

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First Methodist Church

211 Porter Street

Center, TX 75935

936-598-2707

[email protected]

2024 Giving Summary

Needed YTD

$86,454.96

Received YTD

$57,487.80

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