We want to welcome you into the fellowship of Christian believers known as First United Methodist Church in Iraan, Texas. We are a community of persons who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, through the example of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May you experience God's grace while you are a part of the ministry here at First United Methodist Church.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

A beautiful Sunday in Iraan

 
Joys from this morning:+Great time at the annual lunch for the Iraan High School seniors last Wednesday.  Thanks to all the great food and participation offered by the congregation in support of this effort.
+The use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, live feeds) that made The UMC General Conference accessible to the world.
+Children in our worship service!
+The Mann family pew (Cheryl and Karen were here).
+The Bolen family pew (Trace, Tavyn, and Atlanta were here with their grandparents).
+Good visits with family.
+Trace & Tavyn did a great job as our ushers this morning!
+Twenty were in worship this morning!!!
+Belinda's mother, Sheila H., celebrated her 84th birthday yesterday.

Concerns from this morning:
+Dottie M. is staying in the hospital for the time being.
+The family of Vicki (Bates) Ratliff (from Rankin).  Vickie was  four years behind Kirke at Fort Stockton High School.
+Prayers for those in our congregation who are away this weekend.
+Prayers are asked for the delegates from the recently concluded General Conference of The UMC who are returning home.

Continued Prayers for Healing:
Callie Jo A., Aaron B., Tommy B., Jonnie D., Denise D., Greg H., Steven H., Billie Lou H., Renea K., Burton L., Julie L., Shane M., Kathy P., Naomi S., Tom V., Colton W., and Barbara W. 

Continued prayers:
+Our church +Our community youth +Our schools, athletes, coaches, teachers and students +Our nation, government, & leaders +Our military and their families +The homeless +The unemployed +Unspoken requests +Victims of natural disasters +Countries fighting for freedom.

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