Announcements for May

         Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! These are the announcements for the    
          month of May:

•       Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7pm in place of Sunday Bible Study. All students in 6^th-12^th grade are welcome.                                                

•        Prayer Requests- Our prayer team continues to pray for prayer requests. If you or someone you know are in need of prayer, please contact us.

•       Leadership Training- A 10 minute leadership training by the pastor will be held before every committee meeting.

•       May 19- A special Baccalaureate service was held for graduating seniors from Coahoma High School at 1^st Presbyterian Church. It was such a joy to participate with the other churches of  the ministerial alliance in celebrating and honoring our graduates.

•       June 4 thru 6- 2013 Annual Conference in Amarillo Texas at Polk Street UMC. 

  
               Blessings!

Announcements for December

Greetings,
These are the announcements for December:

-Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7pm. All students in 6^th-12^th grade are welcome.                                                
-Coat Closet Ministry- All coats have been given away and we are asking for more to be given to children, youth, & adults. Dairy Queen has partnered with us & will give a soft drink or frozen treat for every coat given.

-Cantata Rehearsal- Sunday evenings at First Baptist Church.

-UMW Christmas Party December 1- At 2:00 pm at Nancie’s home. All women are invited.

-December 9- Baptisms will be taking place as part of our worship.

-December 16- We will be having our Christmas service “Lessons & Carols” and giving fruit bags. Children & youth have a special presentation. All are welcome!

-College & Military Care Packages- Care packages will be put together Wednesday December 5th at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. They will be distributed to college students and military personnel.

Advent candles will be lit as part of our morning worship on the following dates:

December 2- The Prophecy Candle or Candle of Hope

December 9- The Candle of Preparation- The way

December 16- The Shepherd Candle or The Candle of Joy

December 23- The Angel Candle or the Candle of Love

It is my desire and prayer that all be safe and happy during the Christmas holiday!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Rev. Sammy Espinosa

 

Announcements for November

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I want to encourage everyone to continue to give God thanks for all things at all times. Sometimes we get so busy that the only time we thank him is when we are reminded to do so. Let us continue to thank God in all that we do, that he may be glorified! Please continue to pray for all that were affected by the hurricane!

These are the announcements for the month of November.

-          Youth group meets each Wednesday at 7:00 pm. All students in 6^th – 12^th grade are welcome.

-          Prayer list: we will continue to send out text messages to our prayer team and pray for any needs or requests.

-          Coat Closet ministry will receive coat donations to be given away to those in need.

-          November 6: UMW meets.

-          November 14: Our church Thanksgiving meal fellowship at 6:00 pm.

-          November 18: Crystal River singing group will be ministering in the morning worship service at 11:00 am.

-          November 18: Community Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church of Coahoma at 7:00 pm.

-          Thank you to all that participated in the Harvest Festival! It was a huge success!

-          Food or monetary donations are being accepted for a Thanksgiving basket that will be given away to a family in need.

Blessing!

Sammy

Announcements for October

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
We added the use of screens in our worship this past Sunday. We are truly grateful for the donations that were given towards the purchase of the video system. The system included two 55 inch TVs, a laptop, software for running the hymns and backgrounds on power point. Praise God! We look forward to glorifying Gods precious name with all that we are and all that we have!

These are the activities that will be transpiring this month:

-Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7:00 pm. All students 6th thru 12th grade are welcome.

-Prayer Group will continue to pray as requests come in.

- Training for power point volunteers.

- October 15th: Bucket List meets at 6:30.

- October 22: Charge Conference at 5:30.

- October 31: Harvest Festival at 6:00 pm.

Blessings!
Sammy

Announcements for September

Greetings in the name of out Lord Jesus Christ!
I am happy to announce that we have purchased the equipment for the provision of screens in the church sanctuary. What a blessing to continue to implement technology in furthering the gospel of our Lord! We are very excited to be a part of the "Healthy Church Initiative" program as well. Following are the different activities that we will be involved in for this month. 

-September 1- Communion & prayer for Birthdays & Anniversaries

-September 4- UMW meeting

-September 9- Special Sunday morning service commemorating 9/11

-September 16- A special "Celebrate You" Sunday morning service with a potluck lunch following the worship service. "Crystal River" singing group will be in concert at 2:00 pm after our lunch fellowship. A special love offering will be taken during the concert. Everyone is welcome!

-September 30- "Healthy Church Initiative" meets at FUMC Big Spring from 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Announcements for July

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
July is a busy month for most families as preparations are made for family vacations, and trips. Our prayer's are that God be with everyone as they travel. We extend an invitation for anyone that would like to come and worship with us. We welcome you with open arms! These are some of the things that have happened or will happen here at our church this month.

- Youth Group meets every Wednesday at 7 pm. All students in the 6th thru 12th grade are welcome.

- Grief Share and Divorce Car group counseling- Call to speak with Pastor Sammy if you or someone you know is in need of Christian counseling due to a loss of a loved through death or divorce.

- A prayer team is in the works.

- UMW met on July 3rd.

- Our children's Sunday school is having sidewalk Sunday School across the street from the church at the city park from 10am to 10:45am every Sunday for the month of July.

- Our church children and their Sunday School teacher participated in the July 4th Parade celebration.

- July 8 we had a time of worship with different songs by different people from within our congregation.
Blessings!
Sammy Espinosa

Announcements for May

Hello,
Here are a few announcements for the month of May. If you need more information concerning groups, please feel free to call the office.
Peace and Blessings!
Sammy

-Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7pm. All students in 6^th-12^th grade are welcome.                                                
-Wednesday Bible Study- Study on “Life’s Healing Choices” series at 6:30 pm.

-Group Study- Grief Share & Divorce Care. If you know anyone that has gone through the loss of a loved one or through divorce, please let them know that we can provide Christian counseling at no charge. (Speak with Sammy).

-May 6- Trustees meet at 2:00 pm & Worship committee meets at 3:00 pm.

-May 12- Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 2:00 pm.

-May 14- Pre-annual conference meeting at FUMC Lamesa at 6:30pm.

Announcements for March

- Youth Group: youth meet each Wednesday at 7:00 pm. All students in 6-12 grade are welcome.

- Coat Closet outreach ministry

- Wednesday Fellowship Meal & Bible Study: Teaching series titled, "A Guide to Communion With God." Starts at 6:30 pm.

- Service Times:
Wednesday
Wednesday Youth at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday Meal & Bible Study at 6:30 pm.
Sunday School at 10:00 am.
Sunday Worship at 11:00 am.

Blessings!
Rev. Sammy Espinosa

Announcements for January

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus! Here are a few things that have happened or will take place this month.

- PPRC met January 1st at 2:00 pm.

- January 15th- We celebrated the dedication of a new Cross and Flame placed on the church grounds. One of our youth lead the project as the completion of his Eagle Scout project. It was a great service. If you pass by the church, you can't miss it!

- January 18th- Bucket List committee met at 6:00 pm.

-Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7pm. All students in 6th-12th
grade are welcomed.

-Coat Closet outreach ministry
Coat donations are now being accepted. Any size from Elementary to High School new
or used. Dairy Queen will also be giving a treat for every coat that will be
donated towards this cause. Much needed coats have been placed on children and a few adults. We will continue to provide this ministry as a means to help those that are in need. If anyone would like to volunteer to lead coat closet ministry please speak to the pastor.

Wednesday Fellowship Meal & Bible Study- Teaching
series titled “Prayer, A Guide to Communion With God.” Speak with Amy for more
information. Starts at 6:30 pm.

United Methodist Men- Invitation for ministry. Please let the
pastor know if you are interested.

February 12th- Valentine’s Day meal prepared by
the men of the church.

Announcements for December

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It's been an amazing year here at our church. If you need a church or are looking for a place to worship, we welcome you!
Blessings!
Sammy Espinosa

Announcements for October

- Youth group meets each Wednesday at 7 pm. All students in grade 6-12 are welcomed.

- Coat Closet Outreach ministry will continue to receive coat donations any size from Elementary to High School.

- Fellowship Meal & Bible Study every Wednesday at 6:30. The series will be held from the book, "The Bait of Satan."

- October 2 meetings: Worship Committee meets at 3:30 pm, Finance Committee meets at 4:30 pm, and Administrative Council meets at 5:30 pm.

- October 4 the UMW will meet at Mona's home at 9:30 am.

- October 5: Charge Conference at 5:30 pm.

- October 16: Laity Sunday

- October 30: Harvest Festival will begin at 4 pm with games, face painting, hayride, pie-in-face, maze, crafts table, and cake walk.

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September Announcements

-Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7 pm. All students in 6th-12th grade are welcomed

-Game, Fellowship, and Bible Study- Will meet September 14 and 21 at 6:30

-Coat Closet Outreach Ministry- Donations will be accepted for coats any size from Elementary to High School (new or used).

-We are currently working on a mission statement

-September 10- Lay Speaking ministry training

-September 11- Special "Remember When" morning service. Church fellowship at 4 pm

-October 5- Charge Conference at 5:30 pm

Announcments for August

Greetings!

-August 1st: Bucket List meets at 6:30

-UMW will not meet this month

-Our Wednesday game and fellowship group will meet every other Wednesday for fellowship and bible study. We will meet the 17th & 31st at 6:30

-August 7th: Worship committee meets at 3:00 pm, PPR at 4:00 pm, and Finance committee meets at 5:00 pm

-August 13th: Church workday starting out with breakfast at 8:00 am

- August 14th: Celebrate "You" Sunday morning service to honor and appreciate the church members

- August 15th: Trustees meet at 6:30 pm

- August 16th: Ice Cream Social welcoming the teaching from Coahoma ISD.

- August 21st: Special time in church service to pray for children, youth, and school faculty returning to school

- August 22nd- Administrative Council meets at 6:30 pm

Announcements for July

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

- This summer continues to be a busy time for most people due to vacations and family gatherings. My prayers are that God be with those that will be traveling as well as the children and youth that will be attending youth camps.

- I also want to thank Coahoma UMC for welcoming back the pastor. The fellowship and food were great. More memories were made in the process. I look forward to the ministry that will be taking place this coming year!

- July 5th- UMW meet at 9:30 am at Mona's home.

- August 6th- "Round-up" at 1st UMC in Lubbock.

Blessings!
Sammy

Announcements For June

-June 9-12: 2011 Northwest Texas Annual Conference

-June 25: Church Work Day- A delicious breakfast will start the day at 8:00 am. All are invited!

-June 26: Food, fun, and fellowship will be held at the park to welcome the pastor back. We will have a great time of enjoyment. All are invited!

Blessings!
Sammy

Announcements for May

Youth Group meets each Wednesday at 7pm. All students in 6-12 grade are welcome.

May 15: Special time honoring our graduates and a special guest speaker from the Gideons will be speaking.

May 15- Worship Committee meets at 3 pm and PPR at 4 pm.

May 22- Finance Committee meets at 3 pm.

May 22- District Conference & Pre-conference meeting in Lamesa at FUMC at 5:00 pm.

May 23- Trustees meet at 6:30 pm.

May 24- Administrative Council meets at 6:30 pm.

May 28- Youth Lock-in! Our youth will be having a time of fun and fellowship!

May 29- (Youth Sunday)Our youth will lead the service!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Announcements for April

-The First Sunday in Lent: Called to Renounce
The first Sunday in Lent, we are called to renounce the works of Satan. In Matthew 4:1-11 we find the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted of Satan after fasting forty days and forty nights. On every temptation from Satan, Jesus had a response which renounced Satan and his works. We are called to follow the same example that Jesus left behind concerning the temptations to glorify ourselves rather than bring glory and honor to God.

-The Second Sunday in Lent: Called to Be Born Again
The second Sunday in Lent, we are called to be born again. John 3:1-17 tells us the story of how Nicodemus comes to Jesus with questions concerning the miracles that Jesus had done. Jesus replies, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Jesus goes on to tell him that no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Nicodemus could not come to the understanding that Jesus was talking about a new beginning for all that will believe and accept who HE is! John Wesley called it, “new birth” and many Christians call it “being born again.”

-The Third Sunday in Lent: Called to Drink and Share Living Water
The third Sunday in Lent, we are called to drink of the living water that Christ offers and to share our experience with a lost world. In John 4:5-52, a Samaritan woman is met by Jesus at the well. It was no coincidence that Jesus met her there. There was a void in her heart that had not been filled until Jesus met her. She had a thirst for the living water that leads to eternal life and drank from it. In other words, her soul desired something that was real and upon encountering Jesus, her life was forever changed. Not only was her life changed, she had an irresistible urge to share what had happened to her. My prayer is that we, like the Samaritan women, can have a life altering encounter with Jesus and a sincere desire to share that experience with those that are hurting and in need. Amen!

-The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Called to Be Healed of Blindness
The third Sunday in Lent, we are called to be healed of blindness. In John 9:1-41, Jesus see’s a man that had been blind since birth. The disciples asked, “Who sinned, the blind man or his parents?” Jesus replied, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.” Acknowledging our blindness from birth allows us to experience the new life of healing and restoration that only Jesus can give. Lord, let us yield to you our blindness that you may bring our minds and hearts into a relationship with you. Amen!

-The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Called to Come Forth and Enable Others Left for Dead
In John 11:1-45, we have the story of the call of Lazarus to come forth and leave the tomb behind. Jesus calls us to do the same!

Announcements for March

-The First Sunday in Lent: Called to Renounce
The first Sunday in Lent, we are called to renounce the works of Satan. In Matthew 4:1-11 we find the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted of Satan after fasting forty days and forty nights. On every temptation from Satan, Jesus had a response which renounced Satan and his works. We are called to follow the same example that Jesus left behind concerning the temptations to glorify ourselves rather than bring glory and honor to God.

-The Second Sunday in Lent: Called to Be Born Again
The second Sunday in Lent, we are called to be born again. John 3:1-17 tells us the story of how Nicodemus comes to Jesus with questions concerning the miracles that Jesus had done. Jesus replies, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above." Jesus goes on to tell him that no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Nicodemus could not come to the understanding that Jesus was talking about a new beginning for all that will believe and accept who HE is! John Wesley called it, “new birth” and many Christians call it “being born again.”

-The Third Sunday in Lent: Called to Drink and Share Living Water
The third Sunday in Lent, we are called to drink of the living water that Christ offers and to share our experience with a lost world. In John 4:5-52, a Samaritan woman is met by Jesus at the well. It was no coincidence that Jesus met her there. There was a void in her heart that had not been filled until Jesus met her. She had a thirst for the living water that leads to eternal life and drank from it. In other words, her soul desired something that was real and upon encountering Jesus, her life was forever changed. Not only was her life changed, she had an irresistible urge to share what had happened to her. My prayer is that we, like the Samaritan women, can have a life altering encounter with Jesus and a sincere desire to share that experience with those that are hurting and in need. Amen!

-The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Called to Be Healed of Blindness
The third Sunday in Lent, we are called to be healed of blindness. In John 9:1-41, Jesus see’s a man that had been blind since birth. The disciples asked, “Who sinned, the blind man or his parents?” Jesus replied, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.” Acknowledging our blindness from birth allows us to experience the new life of healing and restoration that only Jesus can give. Lord, let us yield to you our blindness that you may bring our minds and hearts into a relationship with you. Amen!

Announcements for February

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

-There is such a joy here at church concerning the different ministry opportunities that we are looking at. There is nothing like coming together and working towards what Christ has called us to do, “Go out and make disciples”.


- Thank you to all the different committee members for your time, prayer, and commitment. Every one of our meetings has been full of enthusiasm and very productive.

- The annual Valentines Banquet was awesome! All the guy’s came together and did an excellent job. It was a sight to see all the women enjoy themselves in fellowship as they were being served a steak dinner with all the trimmings. Great fellowship and fun!

- Our Hispanic service was launched January 9th and has not turned back since. Mike and Michelle are doing an excellent job in leading this area of ministry. We have had up to 24 people in attendance and expect to reach out to more in our community in the near future.

- Thanks to Christin & Michelle for the ministry that you do with our children and youth!

- The Bucket List Committee is also looking at short term goals and long term goals for our church. Short term goals include the physical aspect of the church building. The long term goals include the possibility of a new fellowship hall. If we reach for the stars what’s the worst that can happen?

Blessings!
Sammy

Announcements for January

Greetings!

-Bless the Lord and all that is within me, bless His holy name! My prayer is that all went well for everyone. As we enter a new year, let us give thanks for another opportunity given by our Lord Jesus Christ to live for him.

-Continue to pray for one another and pray for those families that entered this year with broken hearts. Please pray for Hailey Dunn and her family as authorities continue the search for Hailey.

-Pray for the Hispanic ministry that will be starting Sunday January 9th at 5:00 pm. We are expecting God to continue to bless all the different ministries here Coahoma 1st UMC.

Blessing!
Sammy