Prayers for Rev. David & Nancy Stewart

Prayers are asked for the family of Rev, David Stewart, pastor of St. Stephen UMC in Troy (Gateway Regional District).  Erna Olson, mother of David’s wife, Nancy, has suffered a stroke.  The family is making hospice arrangements.  Messages of comfort and encouragement may be sent to the Stewart family in care of 221 Boone St., [...]

An Excellent Word about Lent by Barbara Brown Taylor

Below is  the link to the reading I used during our Ash Wednesday Services.  I was particularly caught by the idea that “The simplest definition of an addiction is anything we use to fill the empty place inside of us that belongs to God alone.” She closes her retelling of Luke’s retelling of Jesus’ 40 [...]

Betty Jane Robison

Betty Jane will spend some time at NHC as she gets use to her new pace maker.  Please keep her in your prayers.

a Reminder – Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of a springtime for faith. We’ll begin our Lenten study this evening at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Classroom.  24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton will guide our journey to Easter’s Son-rise.  We’ll gather in THE Upper Room with the twelve and learn what a “triclinium” is [...]

Prayer – Kevin Edwards

Kevin is a friend of Vickie Rhew who is being treated for colon cancer.  Please keep him in your prayers.

24 Hours That Changed the World – MidWeek Study begins on Ash Wednesday

According to author Adam Hamilton, “The aim of this book is to help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the theological significance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events for your life.  Writing this book and creating [...]

We’ll Meet At The Door

All young adults (defined as 19 to 30 years old, but what do they know?  If you feel young and aren’t currently involved in a Sunday School/Christian Faith Formation Group then you’re in) are invited to gather at “The Door” this coming Sunday at 9:40am.  Our plan is to talk about ways 1st UMC can [...]

The View from the Pulpit – 2/15/10

Dear Church Family We celebrated God’s presence in the midst of our ministry with Boy Scouts as we gathered to worship on the Lord’s Day.  They helped us worship by serving as greeters, ushers, readers, and acolytes.  We awarded “Good and Me” badges to Jonathan Jain, Marshall Brown, and Bodey Ellis and we celebrated with [...]

Special Guest This Sunday

Dr. Landry will be our special guest as we gather to worship this coming Sunday, Feb. 21st at 10:30am.  He’ll be sharing his experience in Haiti.  I’ve heard a little of his story and it is an amazing witness.  Come and see and bring a friend.

Tula Katherine Richard

Charky Martin called to announce the birth of her grandaughter.  Tula Katherine Richard has coal black hair, weighed 8 lbs. and 1 oz, is 19 1/2 inches long.  They plan to call her “Tula”

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