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Sunday Bulletin
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie! We are so excited you are visiting today!
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Bridging the season between Advent and Lent, our upcoming sermon series. “From Law & Prophets to Light” explores the prophetic promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who came as the Light of the World to complete all that the Law and Prophets foretold. Through the words of Isaiah, the Psalms of David, and the covenant story of Moses, we discover how God's people have always been called to be beacons of light—first as a remnant returning from exile, and now as modern Christians carrying Christ's light into the world. Join us from January 4th through February 15th as we trace God's faithfulness from the old covenant through the new covenant established in Christ.
Isaiah 60:1-6
“People of Jerusalem, get up.
Shine, because your light has come.
The glory of the Lord will shine on you.
2 Darkness covers the earth.
Thick darkness spreads over the nations.
But I will rise and shine on you.
My glory will appear over you.
3 Nations will come to your light.
Kings will come to the brightness of your new day.
4 “Look up. Look all around you.
All your people are getting together to come back to you.
Your sons will come from far away.
Your daughters will be carried on the hip like little children.
5 Then your face will glow with joy.
Your heart will beat fast because you are so happy.
Wealth from across the ocean will be brought to you.
The riches of the nations will come to you.
6 Herds of young camels will cover your land.
They will come from Midian and Ephah.
They will also come from Sheba.
They’ll carry gold and incense.
And people will shout praises to me.
January Communion Rail Offering
The communion rail offering for January will help to fund the Crisis Benevolence Fund. This fund provides gift cards for food, gas, and essentials for those in emergency situations. In extremely cold weather, this fund has provided motel rooms for the homeless. Thank you for helping those who are struggling with difficult circumstances, and come to the church seeking hope and help.
‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’ - Jesus
Peggy Linguist and Kim Elmore are back in the new year with a new women's bible study on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The study begins on January 7 and runs through February 25. The group will meet in the FUMC Chapel. We will center our study on, Jesus and Women by Kristi McLelland. You can purchase a book here: https://a.co/d/gOalUze
The group is open to women of all ages. Please feel free to bring a friend! We are asking everyone to view a video at home before each class, to allow more time for discussion. More details on that to come!
Let us know if you can come! We hope you say yes:). Email Peggy at peggylinguist@gmail.com.
Life After Grief is an 8-week grief support group led by Rev. Karen Rigby. Support groups help those who grieve by introducing them to others who have had similar experiences and feelings. The group also provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. The group will meet weekly on Thursdays, starting January 15th and continuing through March 5th, from 6:00–7:30 pm.
The group is using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s workbook “The Understanding Your Grief” as a resource. There is a registration fee of $32 to cover the cost of supplies. Please register using the link below.
Prayer Requests
We believe in the power of prayer, and we would like to offer our prayers for you. Our Pastors are always available before or after service to talk and hear your prayers. Prayer request cards are also available in the pew pockets. You can also submit a prayer request using our online form by scanning the QR code below. We want to make sure you have many ways to reach out to our church staff in whatever way you feel comfortable.
Sunday, January 4
8:30 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:30 - 9:45 am Early Risers Choir Rehearsal
11:00 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
11:15 am Modern Worship in Fidelis Hall
12:15 pm Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
12:15 pm SPRC Meeting
Monday, January 5
12:00 pm 42 Domino Games
6:00 pm Children's Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 6
6:00 pm Bridge Club
Wednesday, January 7
7:30 am Men's Prayer Breakfast @ Cancun's
6:00 pm Women's Bible Study: Jesus & Women
6:00 pm Glory Ringers Rehearsal
6:15 -7:15 pm First Wednesday Coffee
7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8:00 pm Modern Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 8
12:00 pm Congregational Care Team Meeting
6:00 pm Missions Committee Meeting
6:30 pm Men's Basketball
Sunday, January 11
8:30 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:30 - 9:45 am Early Risers Choir Rehearsal
9:45 am - 10:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
11:15 am Modern Worship in Fidelis Hall
12:15 pm Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
Give online to avoid the hassle of filling out a check or going to the bank! Just a couple clicks and you are good to go. Use the 'Text to Give' instructions above or click the button below to give. Thank you for your contribution to our work here at FUMC!
We love you and care for you. We want to celebrate your joys and support you in your sorrows. If you have a prayer request that you would like to send to our Pastors and/or prayer team, please complete the form below. The prayer request will be delivered confidentially to one of our Pastors.