Life in Christ
First United Methodist Church of Cameron, Texas
2017Publication–Number #05
Church Newsletter– May 23, 2017
Note from the Pastor:
Redeemed - gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment
As the old hymn goes; “In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so
divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For ‘twas on that old cross Jesus suffered
and died, To pardon and sanctify me. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And
exchange it some day for a crown.” What a glorious thing to be redeemed!
When you redeem something how do you look upon it? Do you look
at it with disgust? Disappointment? Shame? Of course not! You redeemed it
for a reason, it has a purpose for you, and if it’s really special then it brings
joy to your heart. So then, why do we look upon ourselves with such loathsome thoughts? Do you not know that you have been redeemed with the most
precious things of all, the blood of Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God?
No longer do you have to live in shame and filth but you can live with peace
and joy. No longer are you defined by your actions, by what you have done
or not done, you are now defined by what God has done for you. The God of
this universe saw fit to redeem you back to Himself, He saw something in
you that was worth it all, and now we get to live in that redemption.
For the month of June we will be remembering some of the Bible
stories to talk about God’s redeeming work. Our God is the same yesterday,
today, and forever which means He is continuing to redeem even you, even
me. Amazing! I hope to see you there!
Psalms 31:1-5 ESV
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your
righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a
rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you are my rock and
my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me; you take
me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your
hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
Blessings, Geoff
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FUMC
Sunday School ...... 9:45 am
Fellowship Coffee. . .. . 10:30amWorship ...... 11:00 am
Attendance
Apr2017 / 02 / 09 / 16 / 23 / 30Sunday School / 36 / 31 / 23 / 24 / 29
Worship / 77 / 86 / 190 / 74 / 30
May2017 / 07 / 14 / 21 / 28
Sunday School / 24 / 22 / 28
Worship / 84 / 109 / 100
Contributions:
Minimum Needed Weekly...... $5,318.00
April 2017______
Received 02$ 2,607.00
“ “ 09 $ 3,396.00
“ “ 16$ 4,515.00
“ “ 23$ 1,540.00
“ “ 30$1,878.00
Total Received$13,942.00
__ May 2017______
Received 07$6,136.00
“ “ 14$4,009.00
“ “ 21$ 992.00
“ “ 28$
Total Received $11,137.00
MAYSFIELD CHURCH
Worship ...... 9:00 am
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Attendance
Apr 2017 / 02 / 09 / 16 / 23 / 30Worship / 8 / 7 / 23 / 7 / 18
May 2017 / 07 / 14 / 21 / 28
Worship / 12 / 9 / 6
PRAYER LIST
United States of America
Rod HolcombeBetty French
Beth StillwellLella Henderson
Kevin DuffyCarol Tucker
Jane HeitmanDoris & Al McCullin
Kenneth WillyJanice & Joe Rozner
Augustus KarlAugust Parker
Jonathan VrazelTim Shelton
Larry GreenDebbie Smith
Becky HillmannBilly Brock
Lucien KruseParker Birdwell
Dorothy Hanson
Weesie Sherrill (Rod Holcombe’s mother)
Cynthia Pate (Betty McDonald’s daughter)
Gary Pate (Betty McDonald’s son-in-law)
Marlene Jones (Diana Parker’s Mother)
Alice Evans (Eric Cobb’s grandmother)
Cameron Nursing & Rehab Center Winnie L. Nursing Center
2202 N. Travis St 2104 N. Karnes Ave
Ph. 254-697-6564 PH 254-697-4985______
Velma WhiteE. J. Provasek
Henry HavlikDorothy Marek
Francis McDermott
Tense Tumlinson
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Homebound:Mildred Cast(mother of Karen Cast)
MILITARY PERSONNEL PRAYERS
All of our Military Men and Women
Bruce GooteeSon of Martha & Glenn GooteeU.S. Air Force
Lance BurnettSon of Billie/Newton BurnettU.S. Air Force
Lynn LightfootJohn Graham’s sister U.S. Air Force
John HawkinsSon of Ann/ Jack HawkinsU.S. Army
Micah ShawGrandson of Martha LeeU.S. Army
Richard RobertsSon-in-law of Diane ParkerU.S. Army
Bruce LeutholdGrandson-in-law of Tense TumlinsonU.S. Army
Josh WoodSon of Alan/ Xochitl WoodU.S. Army
Benjamin GoodheartGrandson of Cesare/Dollie MancusoU.S. Navy
Mary Grace JohnsonNiece of Betty KoprivaU.S. Navy
Marc & Karen StokesSon & daughter-in-law of Pam SchattleU.S. Navy
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YOUTH NEWS
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