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THIS SUNDAY AT FIRST METHODIST

“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”  “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”  “So watch yourselves.  If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”  “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone, forgive as the Lord forgave you.” 

The above are just a small sampling of scriptures from the Bible that illustrate the centrality and importance of forgiveness to Jesus and His Kingdom.  Whether it is receiving God’s forgiveness or offering ours to others, the world simply does not work without it.  I grew up in a world where forgiveness was a cultural value that Americans held.  However, over the last twenty years or so, the value of forgiveness has faded away and in its place has risen the ugliness of cancel culture.  Could it be that we perceive our world as falling apart due to the fact that real forgiveness from the heart is in such short supply these days?  Revenge, vengeance, anger, and hate perpetuate the cycle of violence.  Living in the light of God’s forgiveness for us, forgiving others, and asking for forgiveness stops the cycle of violence and glues our relationships, our community, and world back together.  Forgiveness is indispensable to a healthy world.  It is our calling as priests to do the work (avad) of forgiveness in order to protect (shamar) our often fragile world.              

Our 9:00 a.m. worship service will be in the Sanctuary with Pastor Kurt and I team-preaching as Beth Garza and the Wesley Singers lead us in worship.  At 10:00 a.m., we will have Sunday School for all ages.  At 11:00 a.m., Beth, the Chancel Choir, and I will lead the traditional worship service in the Sanctuary and Pastor Kurt, Paul Taggart, and the Modern Worship Team will lead the modern worship service in the Worship Center.  Kids’ Church will be led by Mara Dolan at 11:00 a.m. in Room 221.  We look forward to seeing you in person or online as we continue our sermon series TO SERVE AND PROTECT to seek to do The WORK of Forgiveness and grow in our understanding of both receiving and giving forgiveness.  Consider watching the following video to get your heart warmed up for Sunday. 

 

Grace and Peace, 
Pastor Steve Brooks 
432-559-0208 

Below are the worship times available to all:

  • 9:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary or online
  • 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary or online
  • 11:00 a.m. Modern Worship Service in the Worship Center or online
10.17.21  Worship Bulletins
THIS WEEK
Join us on October 24th at Fiddlesticks Farms for some food, fun, and fellowship!

Date: Sunday, October 24
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
Location: Fiddlesticks Farms, 5610 E. County Rd 120 
Cost: $12 per person (ages 3 & under are free) 
 
Please email Mara Dolan if you have any questions.
REGISTER HERE
DONATE HERE
Join us Wednesdays for Kids' Preschool Challenge from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the ARK. Kids' Preschool Challenge includes music, scriptures, and fun for kids ages 5 and under! 
Join us this Wednesday for dinner in the Atrium starting at 5:30 p.m. ($6 for kids, $8 for seniors, $9 for adults, or $25 family max). Kids’ Challenge is from 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Kids' Challenge includes games, scripture, and music! Use the link below to register for the new Kids’ Challenge (you only have to register your child once). Wednesday Night Live (WNL) also has opportunities for youth (6th-12th grade) and adults!
 
Wednesday Night Live Schedule
Vespers5:15 p.m. in the Chapel
Dinner 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium
Kids' Preschool Challenge- 6:15 p.m. in the ARK
Kids' Challenge 6:15 p.m. in the Gym
Youth Discipleship Groups - 6:30 p.m. in the basement
Adult Bible Study with Pastors Steve and Kurt 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

For more information, please click the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE KIDS' CHALLENGE INFORMATION!
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
We would love for your child to join us on Sundays for Sunday School!

Infants – Two’s
ARK Nursery child care is available in the ARK Nursery from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.
 
3’s – 5’s (not yet in kindergarten)
First Look Sunday School from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in the ARK 
 
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
252 KIDS  Sunday School from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in Rooms 213 & 209
 
Questions about our Sunday Schedule?
Contact Mara Dolan, Director of Children's Ministries, at maradolan@firstmethodistmidland.com or visit https://www.firstmethodistmidland.com/children-sunday/
ARK Nursery
The ARK Nursery is open! Childcare will be available during all worship services for infants-kindergarten. Reservations are no longer required.

If you have any questions, please contact Mara Dolan or Ollie Kimbro
If you have any questions, contact Wade Cobb.
We are now offering text to give as another option to give your tithes and offerings to support the ministry of our church. You can still give through traditional methods, or you can now make one-time or recurring gifts online with a credit/debit card or electronic check using text to give. 

Below you will see a graphic with instructions of how to text to give.
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