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Dear Church Family,
As we enter the Fall season, we should pause to thank God for blessing us. Our ministries are flourishing, our worship services are invigorating, each week we’re seeing new families visit, and our pastoral staff has been strengthened with the arrival of Pastors Nick and Blossom Matthews. God is faithful!
I want to remind you of two important events coming up: First, the Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 19 begins at 3pm with a ventriloquist show, followed by a good ole Texas hot dog cookout. Then, on Sunday, November 2 our church celebrates 175 years of ministry in Waco. This historic day will feature one worship service at 10:30, followed by a church family meal served by Men for Missions. We’ll have special guests with us and plenty of historical memories to share.
If you look at the giving reports in this weekly newsletter, you’ll see that we’re behind where we’d like to be at this time of the year. Remember that for disciples of Jesus, giving to the church financially is just as important in our lives as attending worship, reading Scripture, and other Means of Grace. The expectation is 10% of our income, but if giving to the church is new for you, I encourage you to offer God whatever you can.
It’s difficult for me to put into words the honor it is to serve as your senior pastor, and each morning I pray that we’ll be the holy people God calls us to be. I invite you to make this part of your daily prayers, as well.
Deep in Christ's peace,
| | LAUNCHING A NEW SEASON OF WOMEN'S MINISTRY | | STARS BOOK CLUB NEEDS YOU! | | |
@Thank you so much for generously giving to God’s Kingdom! The church cannot operate without you, so thank you for helping us serve the Kingdom well! Below, you’ll see August's income and expenses.
If you would like to help strengthen the ministry of Christ at First Methodist, you can do so by clicking HERE – or if you have any questions about the church's finances, I’d love to hear from you! – Bev@firstwaco.com
Per our Financial Institution’s request, please make checks payable to First Methodist Church Waco. Notation to special groups can follow that or be noted on the memo line. Thank you.
| | | August Income | August Expenses | YTD Income | YTD Expense | | $184,088 | $252,173 | $1,582,874 | $1,945,939 | | | Weekly Worship Attendance for October 5: | | | Main Campus | Speegleville Campus | | 9:30a 271 / 11:00a 343 | 11:00a 9 | | | Jacque Schuster, Sue Davis, Margaret Elliott, Danny Bostick, Kim Jung, Dave Rumph, Patrick McMillin, Dan Rhodes, Kendall Nowotny, David McAlexander, Clint Barr, Liesel Murray, Richard Gassaway, Kelly Moors, Teresa Arndt, Carly West, Pete Cole, Richard Rood, Jan Roye, Joy Voges, Dave Guyer, Lloyd Fason, Stan Poel, Donna Crook, Janet Stephens | | |
Tracy and Dana Petersen in the sudden death of Tracy's sister-in-law.
Martin and Suzy Wright in the death of Suzy's dad. Also, to his grandchildren Bradley, Carter, Claire and Jackson Wright.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12:
Rev. Dr. Blossom Matthews | Pillars of the Church: Justice | 9:30 & 11a | Main
Rev. Dr. Gary Torian | Risk-taking Affection for Jesus | 11a | Speegleville
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13:
Health Shapers | 9:30a | Chapel | Main Campus
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14:
All Staff Development Day | 9a-4p | Garden Room | Main Campus
Prayer Team | 1p | Prayer Room | Main Campus
GriefShare | 4:30-6:30p | Chapel | Main Campus
The Table-Dinner & Fellowship | College Ministry | 7p | 821 Speight Avenue | Baylor Campus | MealTrain
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15:
Band of Brothers | 7a | Chapel | Main Campus
STY (Spirit. Truth. Youth) | 5:30-7:30p | FLC & Youth Room | Main Campus
Midweek Dinner | 4:45-6p | Garden Room & Commons | Main Campus
Fall Midweek Classes | 6p | Click HERE for Room Number | Main Campus
Traditional Choir | Brief rehearsal after Charge Conference | Chapel | Main Campus
Orchestra | 7:15p | Chapel | Main Campus
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16:
Men's Prayer Breakfast | 7-8a | Commons | Main Campus
Health Shapers | 9:30a | Chapel | Main Campus
In Stitches | 10a | Prayer Room | Main Campus
Vines of Life | 1:30p | Chapel | Main Campus
2:42 Dinner & Fellowship (Young Adults) | 6p | Contact Bridget
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17:
Church Offices Closed
Men's Bible Study | 9a | Speegleville Campus
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY | 8:30a - 4:00p | Main Campus
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19:
Family Fun Day | 3p | Sanctuary | Main Campus
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2:
Celebrating 175 Years | Attending Click HERE | Homemade Desserts Click HERE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:
Surviving the Holidays | 4:30p | Chapel | Main Campus
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8:
Anew 2025 | First Methodist Temple | More information HERE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9:
Operation Christmas Child (Shoebox Ministry) | Turn in shoeboxes at Main Campus
Adult Discipleship Teachers Meeting | 12:15-1:30p | Garden Room | Lunch provided by Cari!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2:
Advent by Candlelight | More information to follow
| | To reach the pastors by email, click here or call the church at 254.772.5630. To reach the Business Office, call 254.772.5630 x202 or Accounting@firstwaco.com. 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. | | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA | | |
First Methodist Waco Campuses
Main Campus: 4901 Cobbs Drive, Waco, TX 76710
Speegleville Campus: 606 Willow Grove Road, Waco, TX 76712
College Campus: 821 Speight Avenue, Waco, 76706
If you need to reach a staff member by phone, please call 254-772-5630.
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