For February 5, 2012, First United Methodist Church observes “Scouting Sunday” beginning with the posting of the colors by Troop 11 followed by the Pledge to the Christian Flag and Affirmation of Faith. Next, Chief Scout Executive Stan Murrow of the Northwest Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America speaks on the values of scouting for youth.
Rev. Paul Goodrich uses John 7:14-24 to develop his theme, “Right Judgment” for today’s sermon. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s video.

For January 29, Rev. Troy Sims and friends begin by making a special announcement for the Renew & Remix Dance Party Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.; followed by Rev. Paul Goodrich’s sermon, “What Are Our Chances?” based upon Luke 13:22-30. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s message.

For January 22, 2012, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses Luke 10:1-9,17-20 to develop the sermon, “Where Is Your Name?” Click below to listen, watch or download today’s sermon.

For January 15, 2012, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses selected verses from Ecclesiastes 1 & 2 to develop today’s sermon, “In Search of Paradise”. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s sermon.

For January 8, 2012, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses Acts 2:37-47 to produce a sermon, “It Really Hasn’t Changed Much”. Today is confirmation Sunday and Rev. Goodrich (right) addresses the 2011-12 confirmation class.

For January 1, 2012, guest preacher the Rev. Jimmy Greene uses Psalm 23 to bring a sermon titled, “Dependence”. Rev. Greene, originally from West Africa, is a graduate of Perkins School of Theology and appointed by Bishop Earl Bledsoe of the North Texas Conference to serve as campus minister to students at Midwestern State University.

For December 25, 2011, four of your FUMC staff shares brief stories of various treasured experiences of Christmas. First to speak is Rev. John Dillard followed by Rev. Troy Sims. Next is Mrs. Faye Canafax speaking about the things we can learn from playing with our toys followed by the Rev. Paul Goodrich.
Pictured at right is FUMC’s newest member, Dewayne Bell, shown with his wife, Carolyn and son, Brendan. Also pictured is the family of Andy and Erin Pinney and their sons, Jackson and Marshall Joseph Pinney. Marshall was baptized Christmas morning.
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For December 24, 2011, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses Luke 2:1-7 to shape his sermon, “The Christmas Message”. Click below to listen, watch or download this message.

For December 18, 2011, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses Matthew 1:18-25 to develop his sermon, “Christmas In July?”. In this sermon he explores ways to extend the Christmas season in our lives. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s message.

December 11, 2011, the Rev. Paul Goodrich uses Luke 2:8-20 upon which to base his sermon, “Finding the Faith of Christmas”. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s sermon.

First United Methodist Church is pleased to welcome and introduce 3 new families into membership today: Welcome the Andersons, Brent and Tracy along with Brennan and Ashley; Welcome the Mitchells, Bud and Debbie; and Welcome J.B. Stoglin and his daughter, Lillian (not available for photo).