Scripture for June 10th

On Sunday, the Second Sunday after Pentecost, we will look at 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 (New International Version)

It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself.  All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.   For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.  For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Tuesday in Iraan

Eight of us were on hand for the Tuesday lunchtime group at Godfather's Pizza.  It was so much fun! 

Belinda and Pastor Charles are sad that this is the last time they'll be able to take part in what has quickly become a highpoint of their week.  Next week they'll be moving to San Antonio (but will be back for their last Sunday in Iraan on the 17th).

Joys and Concerns from Trinity Sunday

"The Holy Trinity" by Andrei Rublev

Joys: +Pat & Laurence S. celebrated their 54^th anniversary and Dr. Ed & Chris F. celebrated their 61^st anniversary.    

+The Manns celebrated their 60^th last month along with the Laneharts celebrating their 70^th.                   

+Karen M. was visiting her mom and dad. 
+Colton W. is doing better but has a long road ahead of him. 

+Thanda W. is doing well after her recent surgery.

Concerns:

+Roy & Veloy H. are having health concerns.

+Prayers for Annual Conference which begins Thursday (June 7-10) in Corpus Christi.  James & Deanna J. will be representing FUMC-Iraan at this gathering.

+Kirke M. is getting treatments this summer and will need song leaders in July.

+Dottie M. is on a roller-coaster, health-wise.

+Those absent from worship today

Announcements:                                                                                                                              
+The Alkulas last Sunday in Iraan will be on the 17^th. 
+Our June breakfast potluck will be on the 17^th.  
+The worship time is being changed to 9:00 a.m. starting July 1^st.

A Poem for Trinity Sunday

Lord, who hast form'd me out of mud,

And hast redeem'd me through thy bloud,

And sanctified me to do good,

Purge all my sinnes done heretofore;

For I confess my heavie score,

And I will strive to sinne no more.

Enrich my heart, mouth, hands in me,

With faith, with hope, with charitie,

That I may runne, rise, rest with thee.

 

 

George Herbert (early 1600's - Cambridge, England)

Wednesday in Iraan!

There was a mighty fine meal at the Iraan Senior's Center today and several UMC members were on hand to enjoy the fellowship and good food.   A former FUMC-Iraan member, Ned (who worked with Lee) came with his wife, Gwen to visit friends in the Iraan community.

Tomorrow is Burton & Jo's 70th anniversary, if you have a chance, give them a call!

Trinity Sunday scripture lessons.

Our worship next Sunday will focus on the Holy Trinity.  Our scripture lessons are Psalm 29 (The Father), Romans 8:12-17 (The Holy Spirit) and John 3:1-17 (The Son).

Pentecost Sunday in Iraan

Joys from this morning:
+James attended the SWTX Conference 'pre-conference' briefing in Kerrville and gave a report during worship.
+Burton & Jo L. will be celebrating their 70th anniversary on Thursday!
+Cheryl M. and friend Laura are visiting Dottie & Lee M. this weekend.  Lee reports that his son Rex and daughter Karen are also coming this week for a visit.
+Thanda W. had a sucessful surgery last week and is already back home.
+Lee M. and Deanna J. have birthdays this week.
+Colton W. is due back in Odessa after his recent treatments.
+Wonderful food and fellowship were shared this morning during our fourth-Sunday potluck.
+Deanna J. retired last Friday after 33 years of teaching.
+Another .1" of moisture was recorded in Iraan last night.
Pastor Charles shared the news that he has accepted a clinical residency with the VA hospital in San Antonio for one year and starts in mid-June.

Concerns & prayer requests from this morning:
+Prayers for the people on the Pacific coast of Mexico who are waiting for the arrival of Hurricane Bud.  Prayers also asked for the people in the southeast US who are waiting for the arrival of Tropical Storm Beryl.
+Remembering those veterans who died in the service of our country on Memorial Day.

Continued Prayers for Healing:
Aaron B., Tommy B., Jonnie D., Denise D., Greg H., Steven H., Billie Lou H., Renea K., Julie L., Dottie M., Shane M., Kathy P., Naomi S., Jean V., Jessica V., Tom V., Colton W., and Barbara W, Thanda 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 +Victims of natural disasters +Countries fighting for freedom +Unspoken requests.