Sunday (October 31st) is Reformation Day in many Protestant churches. This marks the momentus event at Wittenburg's All Saints' Church, more commonly known as the Schlosskirche (Castle Church), where Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 Theses in 1517.

A Prayer for Reformation Sunday
(from UMCGiving.org)

God of the faithful, we give thanks for Your abundant blessings. Thank You for our fathers and mothers in the faith who, sometimes with significant risk, stood up for their beliefs. Give us the courage to speak out and speak up, that we might share Your merciful love and grow in grace. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

October 24th in Iraan

With good food, fellowship and worship on tap, the faithful gathered at the First UMC in Iraan today. It was nice to have several guests with us today. The blessings keep coming!

Today's messeage

(St. Joseph Catholic Church - Springfield, IL)


Today's sermon is based on Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Breakfast tomorrow!

We're serving up the best breakfast in Iraan tomorrow! Join us for our monthly breakfast potluck (always on the fourth Sunday) at 8:30 a.m. and then stay for worship, you'll be filled - body & soul!

Iraan goes to the game

There was a great turn-out for tonight's Iraan-McCamey football game in McCamey. The Braves won, 58-8 (securing a playoff spot in the process) which made the drive back to Iraan that much more enjoyable! There were several First UMC members in the crowd this evening including Lee & Dottie Mann, Kirke & Lois Ann McKenzie and Evans Turpin - what wonderful Iraan spirit we have!

Midweek Message for October 20th

Praise is due to You, O God in Zion;

and to You shall vows be performed,

O You who answer prayer!

To You all flesh shall come.

When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us,

You forgive our transgressions.

Happy are those whom You choose and bring near to live in Your courts.

We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple.

- Psalm 65:1-4 (NRSV)

Today in Iraan

Our fellowship time today was certainly a lively affair, with good conversation to go with the tasty breakfast casserole made by Kirke McKenzie. We are blessed to have a community of faith that enjoys coming together each week!