Church,
19 years ago I was walking through the hallway of Morrison Hall at Asbury Theological Seminary. I subconsciously became aware that something was off and started to slow my pace between classes. Perhaps it was the normal buzz of students going chillingly quiet followed by gasps coming from inside classrooms. I stopped walking and turned into the nearest room and joined 4-5 other students standing in shock as we stared at the TV broadcasting images of one of the World Trade Towers smoking. Read more...
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WORSHIP SERVICES
This Sunday, September 13:
Online Worship Available on Demand
9:00 am: Outdoor Worship South Campus (Steve & Susan Ramsdell)
9:45 am: Outdoor Family Worship Downtown Campus (Brandon Frenzel & Children’s Ministry)*
10:00 am: Outdoor Baylor Campus (Hayley House & Taylor Buntin)*
11:00 am: Outdoor Worship Main Campus (Ryan Barnett & John Tidmore)*
Saturday, September 19:
6:30pm: Outdoor Hip Hop Worship at South Campus (3rd Saturdays) (Gabe and Joann Dominguez)
BEGINNING SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20:
Online Worship Available on Demand
9:00 am: Outdoor Worship South Campus (Steve & Susan Ramsdell)
9:30 am: Gospel Brunch Hippodrome (Molly Simpson, Jon Thornsbury & John Tidmore)
9:45 am: Sanctuary Worship Main Campus (Steve Holston, Gabe Dominguez & Cam Hoffman)
9:45 am: Sanctuary Worship Downtown Campus (Brandon Frenzel & Elizabeth Franklin)
9:45 am: Neighborhood Outreach Worship (Ryan Barnett & Paul Trejo)**
10:00 am: Outdoor Baylor Campus (Hayley House & Taylor Buntin)*
11:00 am: Outdoor Worship Main Campus (Ryan Barnett & John Tidmore)*
*PLEASE NOTE: Our rain plan at Main, Downtown, and Baylor is to move the service into the sanctuary. If it is raining and you are able to come to an indoor service, please remember to wear your mask, practice physical distancing, and respect others by respecting their personal space.
**If it is raining, neighborhood worship will be canceled for that morning.
Sunday radio service broadcast continues at 9am on 106.7FM.
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PACKING PARTY FOR HURRICANE LAURA RELIEF
Come and participate in packing flood buckets to go to folks affected by Hurricane
Laura. We will meet on Saturday, September 12, 9am, on the South Campus under the big tent! Click here for a list of the needed supplies. We hope to have a large number join us to help with this needed project. Please sign up here. Donations are welcome if you are unable to attend. |
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You do not want to miss our next kid’s/family event! The youth and children’s departments have joined together, along with our contemporary worship band, to offer a fun, outdoor worship service on Sept. 13th at 9:45am at our Downtown Campus. Get ready for some great contemporary music and outrageous fun. Join us in your casual outside attire for some quick games, rocking music, a hope-filled message and even some donuts! Designed with the whole family in mind. If you have any questions, contact Beth Gray for more details.
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Jaycee Leigh Meza with
parents, Julian Meza and Christi Jones
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HYMNS OF HOPE ON LOCATION
Come sing along with John Tidmore for Hymns of Hope, at Cari Jones, 200 Dallas Street, Waco, Monday, September 14, noon. Requests taken. Don't forget your lawn chairs! Streaming live on Facebook at noon.
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EDUCATOR PRAYER PARTNERS
It is that time of year when we get ready to support our Educators in prayer for the 2020-2021 school year. Please click here if you wish to be a prayer partner or if you are an educator who would like to have or be a prayer partner. Prayer partners agree to 1) Pray regularly for their partner and 2) Stay in touch with their partner through the year via text, email, phone, or card. |
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DIVORCE CARE
DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group that will help you heal from the pain of separation and divorce. Begins Sept. 9, 2020 - Dec 9, 2020, Wednesdays, 6pm. Session will be online only with Zoom. Register at Divorcecare.org and purchase workbook, $15, from DivorceCare. For more information please contact Lana Zimmermann or call 254.709.3088 .
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“This month we have the opportunity to join with others around the country for A Night with New Room. The New Room is one of the most significant movements in the Methodist faith that is helping stir a great awakening in our nation. I have had the great opportunity to attend this gathering three times and each time it was an incredible time of worship and teaching. A Night with New Room will be one of those events that you will want to be a part of. I would encourage you to sign up, maybe gather a few close friends and enjoy this wonderful evening. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Jon.
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"We loved going to church today. Praying for First. This was Owen during church today. He loved rolling around on the church lawn!"
--Rachel Driver
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020
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FIRSTKIDS ONLINE RESOURCES
Children’s weekly Weekend Curriculum is posted online at First Waco. Check here for Zoom Kid’s Weekend Gathering schedules. If you have any questions, contact Beth Gray.
CHILDREN
PreK Bibles – Our PreK Coordinators will be delivering Bibles to our Preschooler’s homes this coming week! Look forward to a surprise visit for your preschooler! We are serious about sharing God’s Word with these little ones, and are excited to see each one of them! If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Roberts or Melissa Earl. Blessings to our preschool families!
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Midweek for PreK – 6th grade is back with one twist, we are going online! Beginning Sept. 16th, new age-appropriate curriculum will roll out online for all of your kiddos from PreK to 6th grade. Get ready for some fun videos, hopping music and crazy activities during the week! As soon as we are back in person, we will fire up with Bible Bonanza!, so no worries. We know many of you are missing Bible Bonanza!, so know that as soon as we can launch Bible Bonanza!, we will. Can’t wait to share Jesus again with all of you. Midweek online begins Sept. 16th. See ya’ there!
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ADULT WEEKEND ONLINE RESOURCES
If you need help accessing an online group, please let Pastor Jon Thornsbury know. Click here to view document with class times and details.
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ADULT WEEKDAY STUDY GROUP
Band of Brothers Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7-8am, Garden Room, Main Campus, in-person gathering! Contact Ryan Barnett for the link if you prefer to join by Zoom.
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The Life of King David Part 3
Downtown Campus Fellowship Hall, noon-1pm
Wednesdays, September 23rd-November 11th, 2020
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LIVE WITH RYAN
Join Ryan on Wednesdays as he shares what's going on at First Waco, takes your questions, interviews members, and travels around Waco, sharing Christ. Streaming live on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram at noon. |
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PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR:
Michael Barr, Sandi Snowden
PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY FOR:
Carl and Dee Rucker in the death of her sister, Dorothy "Dot" Boyd.
Family and friends of Barbara Perkins.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
The First Methodist Waco Prayer Team is a group committed to praying for you and your needs. We believe in the healing power of prayer! If you would like us to pray for you or a loved one, please click here, contact Sara Holmes or call 254.772.5630.
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During this time, we want you to have access to our pastors and Business Office. To reach the pastors with email, click here or call the church 254.772.5630. To reach the Business Office, call 254.772.5630 x221 or email Cindy Knapek. To give to church ministry, click here, use the app or call the church. Mail checks to First Waco, PO Box 7736, Waco, 76714. You may text to give at 254.306.0810. |
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First Methodist Waco Campuses
Main Campus: 4901 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 76710
Downtown Campus: 1300 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
South Campus: 2801 Robinson Drive, Waco, TX 76706
If you need to reach a staff member by phone, please call 254-772-5630.
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