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I was reading our daily Scripture from our “Bible Reading Plan” that we have. (You can get a copy at the church or it’s also on our website). Today’s reading was Luke 5 and Psalm 18. By the way, how’s your Bible reading going? Have you gotten behind? Not started? Need a kick-start? Anyway, wherever you are, I hope that you are being intentional about reading Scripture daily. It is one of the best ways for you to grow in your relationship with God. I’m always amazed at the insights I get from a particular scripture. In fact, I’m keeping a journal this year of scriptures that have spoken to me from my daily reading. Let me share some of the scriptures that have spoken to me so far this year. “The shepherd kings have lost their senses and don’t seek answers from the Lord. That is why they have failed and their flock is scattered.” – Jeremiah 10:21 (Reminds me that as leaders, we must constantly be seeking answers from God!) “Whom would you like me to release to you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Christ?” – Matthew 27:17b (How often we seek the fake, the counterfeit, the one that doesn’t save, instead of the savior. Which Jesus will we seek?) “Don’t be afraid; just keep trusting.” – Jesus, Mark 5:36 Anyway, back to our reading for today. Specifically Psalm 18. I call it the “West Texas” Psalm. It’s really a psalm of David, but being from the Panhandle of Texas I claim it as ours. “He brought me out to wide-open spaces; he pulled me out safe because he is pleased with me.” – Psalm 18:19 I love the imagery – “wide-open spaces.” I know that most of you reading this can relate. There’s nothing like driving through the wide-open spaces of the panhandle. It brings me such peace. It reminds me of how small I really am and how big God is. This Psalm of David was written after God had delivered him from his enemies and from King Saul, who sought to kill him. This was one of those times when God’s mighty hand had delivered in a spectacular fashion. But I wonder…how many times has God delivered us and we aren’t even aware. How many times has God diverted us from danger and we pass by like nothing happened. So I would encourage you to praise God today, whatever circumstance you find yourself in. Whether you’re still running away from your “Saul” or have been delivered. And remember, “My God is my rock – I take refuge in him! – he’s my shield, my salvation’s strength, my place of safety.” – Psalm 18:2b In Christ, Rick Enns CONCERNS FOR THIS MONTH HEALTH CONCERNS: Becca Hill, Tatum Schulte, Stephanie Parks, Clois Rowland, Jackie Patterson, Sean Smith, Billy Davis, Rachel Stockstill, Kyla Matthews, Julie Soloman, Larry Anthony, Phil Graybeal, Gene Johnson, Lisa Miller, Virginia Mussman, Michelle Moore, Keri Thompson, Angela Asbill, Lynda Shroyer, JD Cook IN CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY: Christi Ybarra’s mother Georgia Pena passed away 1/26/16, Lezlie Cooper’s step-mother Rosella Cooper OTHER JOYS/CONCERNS: SSG Ozborn & wife, Gerber family on selling house, Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance was awesome, Stuart’s last Sunday, Tatum Schulte scans were clear BIRTHDAYS: Kyle Dudley 1/30, Wendy Curry 1/31, Chris Cornelius 2/5, Danny Cornelius 2/6, Calan Tudyk 2/4, Sydney Barton 2/7, Kory Holloway 2/8, James Hartman 2/11, Ian Woodroof 2/21 ANNIVERSARY: David & Penny Carr 2/3 ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS: Dylan Brown, Shelly Gross, Dick Elliott, Glenda Abernethy, Lou Ann Barnhart, Betty Hill, Dorothy Cook, Glen Miller, Carolyn Mason, Beth Sanchez, Judy Gilliam, Tata McCartney, Kimberly Conrad, Kathy Noel, Keith & Dorinda McCormack, Anna Overhulser, C.W. Stubblefield, Terry & Helen Gamblin, Betty Ketchersid, Merrell Winstead, Martin Mordecai, Waylon Malone, Gib Satterwhite, T.K. Baker, Erin Green, Christie Wilhite, Donny Cook, Brandi Sustaire, Bobby Altman, Kingston Marr, Kason Gabbard, Alisann Smookler, Addi Martinez, Hope Ramos, Virginia Tovar, Anna Ruth Erwin, Mel Wessels, Virginia Bonifield, Kelli Maynard, Dean Hawkins, Major Kyle Lippold, Becca Hill, Carol Turner, Jo Seth, Tatum Schulte, Jerry Gray, Billy Davis, Rachel Stockstill ADDITIONAL INTERCESSORY PRAYERS: President Obama and our country’s leaders, Costa Rica Team, Backyard Missions, War-torn Countries, the economy, our policeman and firemen, those in the military, unchurched men, women and children and the Wesley Foundation. Please email [email protected] or call 806-655- 2851 with all prayer requests, joys, concerns or updates. If you have requested someone be added to the Ongoing Prayer Concerns, 1818 4th Ave Canyon, TX 79015 Return Service Requested PAID Non-Profit Org. US Postage Canyon, TX Permit No. 130 February 24, 2016 from The Official Newsletter of First United Methodist Church, Canyon, Texas phone: 806 655-2851 • web: www.firstchurchcanyon.com • prayer request email: [email protected] Worship Leaders for the 9am Service February 28—Boy Scout Sunday March 6—Melissa Schlabs March 13—Darla Nickell March 20—Bill Rogers March 27— 9 a.m.—Joe Lombard 10 a.m. Vaavia Edwards Prayer Room February 28 9:00—Nola Hopkins 11:15—Joe Lombard March 6 9:00—Jo Jackson 11:15—Kathy Rogers March 13 9:00—Kathi Lee 11:15—Max White March 20 9:00—Mary Clare Munger 11:15—Roman Asbill March 27 EASTER SUNDAY 9:00—Kelly Nusser 10:10—Roman Asbill 11:15—Ronay Bach Acolytes for the 9 am Service February 28 Berdena DeGroot, Lilly Montandon March 6 Gabriel Sexton, Ciara Neal March 13 Judah Asbill, Rebekah Huddleston March 20 Reid Enns, Addison Tinsley March 27 EASTER SUNDAY 9:00 Lilly Montandon, Gabriel Sexton 10:10 Shaylin Schulte, Berdena DeGroot Hosts February 28—Boy Scout Sunday 8:45 Mary Clare Munger, Vanda Paris, Gerry & Darla Nickell 11:00 Clois & Dorothy Rowland, Matt & Jessica Sattler March 6 8:45 Jackie Patterson, Mary Rice, Kent & Karen Powell 11:00 Kenneth & Melissa Schlabs, Bryan & Laura Smith March 13 8:45 Dennis & Darla Rice, Bob & Barbara Schneider 11:00 Winston Stahlecker, Jan Winstead, Preston & Sarah Tirey March 20 8:45 David & Carla Thurman, Dan & Donna Warrick 11:00 Steve & Donna Woodard March 27 EASTER Sunday 8:45 Wade Williams, Judy Welch, Joe & Pam Young 10:00 Johnny Back, John Barnhart, Darin & Brooke Barnes 11:00 Jon & Rhonda Behrens, Earl Blair, Sharon Brown (If you are unable to fulfill your obligation in any of these areas, please find a replacement and call the church office and let them know the change . Thank you.) February 7 9:00 am Traditional Worship……………………………………………….…..254 10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….281 11:15 am Contemporary Worship………………………………………..……..148 TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………..…..402 February 14 9:00 am Traditional Worship…………………………………………………….219 10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….224 11:15 am Contemporary Worship………………………………………….……116 TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………........335 February 21 9:00 am Traditional Worship…………………………………………………….291 10:10 am Sunday School…………………………...…..……………………….245 11:15 am Contemporary Worship………………………………………….……127 TOTAL IN WORSHIP………………………………………………………........418 Schedules Joys and Concerns CHURCH STAFF SENIOR PASTOR………………………………….……..….……Rev. Rick Enns PASTORAL CARE …………………………………………………...Angela Asbill DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP………..…………………………...Roman Asbill DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY……………….…………….….Charlie Keys YOUTH INTERN………………………………………………….....Lupe Acevedo DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES………………………..Kim Hopson CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR………………………………..…….......Bill Rogers FINANCE MANAGER………………………………………….……Christi Ybarra MUSIC DIRECTOR………………………………………………..Melanie Brooks ORGANIST……………….………………………………….…..Cameron McMinn ACCOMPANIST………………………………….…………......….......B.J. Brooks CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER…………………………..Jason Lester KITCHEN COORDINATOR………………………………..…….Charlotte Wilson SENIOR PASTOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT……………….Sarah Tirey IHH CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR……………………Brenda Shepherd A Note From the Pastor Maundy Thursday Service —March 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Good Friday Service —March 25, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Easter Services — Sunday, March 27 NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00, 10:10 and 11:15 a.m. Brunch served BEFORE each service. Please plan to attend the brunch served in the Fellowship Hall BEFORE the service you and your family plan to attend.
