Jenny and I had a very productive meeting this morning with Pastor Wayne Montgomery, discussing transition issues. We’re thankful for all that Wayne has done at Abilene First and honored and humbled to be following him. The more I talk to Wayne, the more excited I am about Abilene First UMC, and I was plenty excited before I started talking to Wayne.
Category Archives: Local Church
UMW Dinner for Missions
The United Methodist Women will host an all church dinner after the 10:50 service this coming Sunday, November 6, 2011. Pasta with meatballs and trimmings will be served. Proceeds go to benefit UMW missions.
UMW Dinner for Missions
The United Methodist Women will host an all church dinner after the 10:50 service on November 6, 2011. Pasta with meatballs and trimmings will be served. Proceeds go to benefit UMW missions.
Short Term Study Format
Historical Postcards
We’ve collected a number of old postcards. A slideshow can be found below. You can click on the play button to begin watch the show. You can also click pause for a longer look at an individual image, use the left and right arrows to click through individual slides on demand and click hide captions in order to see the whole photograph unobscured. Clicking anywhere else on the image takes you to the gallery homepage.
UMW Lunch for MIssion this Sunday
The United Methodist Women will be having a Lunch for Missions this Sunday (March 27, 2011) after the 10:50 worship Service. They’ll be serving taco soup, jello, baked potatoes, and dessert. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
General Fund Balance
As of the end of November, the general fund stood at -$4,532.92 (that is a negative number). The unaudited number at present is -$3327.57 (better, but still in the red). A few months ago, I took a look at historical trends in giving over a year’s span here at First United Methodist Church and found that although we always gained by the end of the year, when exactly we gained has varied all the way from August to December. We have cost cutting measures going into effect next year that should more than make up the difference, but I still hope, for the sake of the church’s mission, that we can end the year in the black.
To that end two reminders are in order. The first is that the project to install pews in the sanctuary is being paid for out of memorial funds and has had no impact on the general operating fund. The second is that we provide a receipt stating that tithes or offerings were received in 2010 only for giving that is received in time to be deposited in and credited to the church’s account in 2010. Your accountant may tell you differently, but we must go by what our accountant tells us. We’ll do our best to make sure any last minute gifts make it in before the deadline.
UMW Afghans Still Available
If you’re looking for Coffeyville themed Christmas Gifts, the UMW would encourage you to consider a green or burgundy Coffeyville afghan. They are available for $35 in the church office.
Consecration Sunday 2010
We received a question about Consecration Sunday today, namely are we doing it again. The answer is yes. In fact, we started last week. We’re doing a very scaled-back version this year. This Sunday we’ll again provide “Commitment Cards” that can be filled out and brought forward to the altar during the singing of the final hymn.
Choral Christmas Concert
The Choir will be having a Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 28, 2010, the First Sunday of Advent. The UMW will host a dinner in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the 10:50 am worship. The choir concert will be held in the Sanctuary following the noon meal.
Indoor Tailgate Party
The UMW will be hosting a Tailgate Party in the Fellowship Hall following the 10:50 am worship service on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Please join us for Sloppy Joes, Chips, Pop, and more, as we gather for a time of fellowship.
Christmas Gift Idea
The UMW has an early Christmas Gift Idea: a green Coffeyville afghan available in the church office for $35.