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We a r e o n t h e w e b !
w w w . p a m p a f u m c . c o m Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 -12:00 and 1:00 -5:00
Friday 8:00-1:00
Office phone : 806-669-7411
Email: [email protected]
First United Methodist Church PO Box 1981
Pampa TX 79065
Return Service Requested
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Pampa, Texas
Permit No. 187
A community of Christian disciples
proclaiming God’s love and grace
through worship and service.
SHARE · TEACH · LOVE · CARE (FUMC Mission Statement - January 2009)
UPCOMING SERVICES
February 23, 2020
“Action In the Clouds”
Matthew 17:1-9
February 26, 2010
(Ash Wednesday Service)
“Even Now, Return”
Joel 2:1-17
March 1, 2020
“Dealing with Temptations”
Matthew 4:1-11
The Jesus in me
loves
the Jesus in you.
We a r e o n t h e w e b !
w w w . p a m p a f u m c . c o m Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 -12:00 and 1:00 -5:00
Friday 8:00-1:00
Office phone : 806-669-7411
Email: [email protected]
First United Methodist Church PO Box 1981
Pampa TX 79065
Return Service Requested
The Jesus in me
loves
the Jesus in you.
Scripture for our Hearing:
Deuteronomy 31:6
Volume 87 issue 3 February 19, 2020
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - PAMPA , TEXAS
ALL ABOUT JESUS!
We don't always know what each day will bring. But, we do know who is there to walk in each day's activities with us. We should find comfort in that, but we don't always. I have struggled with needing God to be present each day. I struggled with even wanting HIM to know what I was go-ing through. That's a silly statement be-cause HE knows every breath we take. He knows the struggles and the victories even before we do.
Let me explain my struggles over the past couple of years in one sentence. I did not feel worthy to do for me the things that I enjoyed doing for others. I was lost to me, but never to God. And then in October of 2018, God invited me to a place of heal-ing. He invited me to a place of getting to know HIM and His love for me. In speak-ing to me, the book that you see came to life. God invited me to remember and to know HIS love for me, His healing love for me.
The story doesn't end there. 2020 came in attacking me in ways that I had not experi-enced. With each attack, Satan wanted the victory, but GOD invited me to hold tightly to His hand and His love for me. He even whispered, "Daughter, I will never leave you or forsake you". And HE did-n't! Praise God! You see, through possible heart trouble, God showed up and gave healing.
With the news of my brother's death, God showed up in the lives of so many. Victory for God and for Ed! Through a trip to the ER, God spoke healing and gave me aid from a dear friend and confident. And mak-ing a trip to Lubbock to visit my oncologist, again God showed up. He even blessed me with a gift that I had wondered about.
You see, in 2018, God spoke love over me like I had never heard. He was gentle, He was firm, and He was loving. A few months later, He asked me to share our visit with others. And this book, "Knowing God A-Z", is the result of our conversations. God is so amazing, and I give HIM all the credit and praise for the victories because of this book. To Him be ALL the glory.
In Him,
Pastor Ruby
HEART to Heart
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Sick: Don Carpenter, Kenneth & Judy Cox, Amy Gamblin, Gary Hamm, Kay Harvey, Curtis Haynes, Madison Haynes, Don Lane, Joe Miller, Gladys & JF Moore, Paul Quackenbush, Howard Reed, Berdena Richardson, Ed Sweet
Cancer: Carl Alexander, Ashley Brauchi, Bill Gething, Rev. Lynn Hancock, Tim Hawkins, Rae Lynn Glaesman, Sonny Leal, Lana Miller, Nate Peterson, Suzanne Powell, Pat Stucker
Continue to remember & Long Term: Pastor Ruby, Rev. Felicia Hopkins, Bishop Bledsoe, Xander Auwen, Jim Bradford, Rodney Heckman, Ramona Hite, Aaron Lowe, Ashley Lowe, Larry Lowe, Judy Riley, Cheri Rutledge, Alexis Shelton, Hannah Simpson
Shut-ins & In the nursing homes: Bob Benyshek, Bill Britton, Amelia Cuevas, Iris Day, Reed Ech-ols, Bernice Hodges, Orin & Gwen Hulsey, Jean Jones, Gerald Laughlin, Lucille Roden, Virginia Stavenhagen, Shannon Taylor
Remember the Military: Zack Conner, Jake Logue
In Our Thoughts: Rivest Landry, Mickey Lee
The United Methodist Church General Conference, districts and local churches
Unspoken prayers
Please call the church office if you know of someone that needs to be on this list.
Join us at the 1st Annual Volunteer “Event” Friday, March 13th thru Sunday, 15th
CETA CANYON
Come join us for a time of FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP and SERVICE as we strive to improve our camp.
>> Meals will be provided<<
>>Lodging is available at NO CHARGE<<
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
• Garrison Lodge: Installation of laminate flooring in rooms, painting of the exterior.
• Dining Hall: Repair / refinish decks.
• Pools: Installation of outdoor showers.
• Ceta Glen: Painting cabins
• General: Repair / replace outdoor tables & benches.
For more information or to RSVP please contact Jim Judd (806) 488-2268 or [email protected]
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Weekly Activities Mondays
2:00 pm Knitting/Crocheting
Tuesdays
4:30 pm Line Dancing
Wednesdays
(1st & 3rd Wed. fold newsletter 8:30 am)
9:00a m Mother’s Day Out
9:30 am 1st & 3rd Wed. UMW Bible Study
2:30 pm SOS games in
Gathering Space
3:30 pm Benevolence Ministry
4:00 pm HOPE Pantry
5:30 pm Church Café
6:00 pm King’s Kids
6:00 pm Youth
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursdays
Fridays
9:00a m Mother’s Day Out
Sundays
8:30 am Bell Choir Practice
9:00 am Donuts and Coffee in Gathering Space
9:15 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
DAVID PHELPS IN CONCERT
March 1, 6:00 pm
MK Brown Civic Auditorium
Contact Central Baptist at
806-665-1631
for your FREE ticket.
(They are going fast.)
A graduate from Baylor University, David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly end-less vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious ven-ues. For more than 15 years, David served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band, and during that time received numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects.
A CHANGE IN OUR CALENDAR
February 26th is Ash Wednesday, and because of that, we will adjust our schedule a bit. Everything is still going to happen, but we will add our Ash Wednesday service. So, the day will look like this:
Normal Wednesday activities around the church un-til 5:00.
The Wednesday meal at Church Cafe will be from 5:00 - 6:00.
Ash Wednesday Service will begin at 6:00.
The other Wednesday evening activities will follow the service.
This is always a special service. Please plan to at-tend. This marks the beginning of our Lenten Sea-son.
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SAVE THE DATE
MOTHER DAUGHTER RETREAT
MARCH 20-21, 2020 DISCOUNT – REGISTER by March 1st
to receive $5 off/person
GUEST SPEAKER: CANDY GIBBS
Candy Gibbs is the Executive Director of Hope Choice Pregnancy Cen-ters and Mentoring Programs in Amarillo, Texas. With a degree in psychology, Candy has served as the national co-chair for the Campaign for Life in America. Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers in Amarillo sees over 1,000 clients each month. Hope Choice Mentoring Programs, spear-headed by Candy, has over 20,000 interactions per month with pre-teens and teens during the school year. Candy speaks regularly to Pro-Life events, as well as, teens and parent events around the country.
A powerful and dynamic speaker, Candy delivers bold truth amidst a tip-toeing culture. Author of Rescue: Raising Teens in a Drowning Culture, and her latest book, Release: The art of fearless mothering to release powerful and purposed sons. Both have quickly become valuable resources to par-ents who desire to raise and release godly sons and daughters who are firm in faith. She is also the host of the Candy Gibbs Podcast that em-powers and inspires listeners to choose God’s Word over the opposing societal norms.
Candy and her husband, Brian, make their home in Bushland, Texas. Their son, Jake and daughter Madi, both attend Texas A&M Universi-ty. Their oldest son, Tanner, is a US Airman currently serving in Mis-sissippi with their daughter-in-law, Whitney and four precious grandchildren.
FEES: Register by March 1st for the Early Bird Rate: $93 per adult $72 first child ages 5-and up and $46 each additional immediate family child ages 5-and up. Fees increase $5 per person after March 1st.
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Take Time to Be in God's Word:
God desires to be a part of our everyday lives. He longs to show His love for us in special ways. If we will take the time, He will surprise us with special gifts of His love throughout our day. Spend time in the Word and then allow God to show up in any part of your day that He chooses. Read a Scripture and then look for God during the day. He will show up. Here are some Scriptures to help
you find God in your day.
2/15 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
2/16 Romans 10:8b-13
2/17 Luke 4:1-13
2/18 2 Chronicles 24:17-22
2/19 Acts 7:43-8:1a
2/20 Ephesians 2:1-10
2/21 Genesis 15:1-12 17-18
2/22 Psalm 27
2/23 Philippians 3:17-4:1
2/24 Luke 13:31-35
2/25 Jeremiah 8:8-13
2/26 Ephesus 5:6-20
2/27 Deuteronomy 10:12-22
2/28 Isaiah 55:1-9
2/29 Philippians 4:4-9
3/1 Psalm 63:1-8
3/2 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
3/3 Luke 13:1-9
3/4 Jeremiah 31:18-20
3/5 Habakkuk 3:17-19
3/6 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
3/7 Joshua 5:9-12
3/8 Psalm 32
3/9 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
3/10 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
3/11 Ezekiel 20:40-44
3/12 Ephesians 4: 25-5:2
3/13 Psalm 133
3/14 Isaiah 43:16-21
Praying is not always easy! We find ourselves in situations that might make it hard. Are you there?
Let Us Pray:
Oh Loving and gracious Father, we pause to give you our thanks and praise for this day. Too often we try to make our days about "us" instead of inviting YOU and the sacredness of YOUR presence. Please walk with us today guiding our step, silencing us when needed, and unstopping our ears so that we may hear YOU. Father, sometimes the challenge is to simply be in Your presence. Sometimes, in our mess ups, we look to You to blame rather than looking to You for aid. Please see us today and equip us for this day. Teach us to let the "day" , this day be a gift from You. Stay near us, Father God. Hold us close as You allow us to move through each day. We will give YOU all the praise for all the victories. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Dear Church Family,
Sadly, GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON IS AL-MOST OVER! Cheyenne’s goal this year was to reach the top prize level of 2,200 boxes or more sold. So far, she has only sold approxi-mately 750 boxes. She needs the same 1,550 for the Diva trip again this year, and 1,900 to pay for her camp that she wants to go to this
summer. Sales end March 1st!!
Our Cookie Hotline number is (806)662-0481
Our special cookie order email is: [email protected]
PLEASE let all your friends and family know.
Thank you all so much for ALL your support!
Nancy McGehee
Can you find the happy face in this newsletter?
Next Newsletter
is March 4th
ALL ABOUT JESUS
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Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
$5 per person
$2 per child age 5 and under
ALL ABOUT JESUS PAGE 4
2020 Budget Details
January 26 $ 5,486.96
February 2 $11,159.00 February 9 $10,670.60 February 16 $ 5,925.00 Budget $580.277.40 Weekly $ 11,159.00
YTD Income $ 66,347.02 YTD Expense ($ 76,080.15) ($ 9,733.13)
2020 Weekly Attendance
02/02/2020 149
02/09/2020 149
2/16/2020 120
MENU
FEB 26 – ** 5:00 PM ** Jambalaya, Salad, Cajun corn, Potato wedges, Desserts
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
March 4 Chandler Bowers
Jenna Bowers
March 5 Linda Wagner
DeDe Barnes
March 7 Paden Watson
Dick Stowers
Kennedi Breuer
March 8 Allie Rogers
Cager Osborne
Pam Millican
March 9 Ethan Lemke
March 11 Sherry McCavit
March 12 Barbara Benyshek
March 13 Dustin Kuhn
March 15 Billie Bruner
Reid Smith
March 16 Clayton Rogers
March 18 Alecxander Auwen
Mark McKandles
Dora Bustamante
March 19 Keith Vanderpool
March 20 Ben Sturgeon
March 21 Joe Millican
Betty Maxwell
Gertie Mills
March 22 Weldon Carter
March 23 Lynn Kuhn
Kellie Mae Davis
Madilynn & Aspen Heare
March 26 Richard Stowers
March 28 Chris Steger
Tammye Barber
March 30 Gene Hall
Melinda Stowers
Ash Wednesday service
6:00 pm
in the Sanctuary
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Please remember our
Benevolence Program and their
$5 challenge. Be a part of this
important ministry here at
FUMC. Take the challenge.
Envelopes are in the pews.
ALL ABOUT JESUS PAGE 5
Spring Picture Day - New Church Directory It’s time! It’s time for a new church directory.
We have a choice of dates.
March 20, 21 and 23, 24.
(This date is two days during spring break and two days the next week.)
OR
April 10,11 and 13,14. (Since this date is in April, Lifetouch will donate a small portion of what you buy, back to our church.)
Please call (669-7411) or email ([email protected]) ASAP and let Virginia know your choice so we can make a decision.
This being said, we need to update our membership roster now. We have over 200 members on our roll who do not regularly attend this church. Some have been gone a very long time. Some live right here and have not come to church in years. Some live here and haven’t been in 6 months. Please contact the church office if you have any information on our missing members.
I’m excited to have a new directory.
Virginia Dewey - Program Coordinator
