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.

What if Jesus had been born today – in Mexico?

When tasked by the youth director, Jeff Ginn, with re-telling the nativity story, the Sr. High went with that exact approach.  The purpose of the “assignment” was to add some fun to the annual Youth Christmas Party, which was held Sunday, December 18, 2012 at the First Rock Ministry Building.  This is a lot of fun!

Many thanks to the youth (and youth assistant, guitar player, Dylan Haynes) for making this video and to Faith Cooper for editing the video!

Enjoy!

This was a video created for the annual Christmas Party of the Youth of First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls.  This was a fun event held at The First Rock Ministry Building on Sunday, December 18, 2011!

Featured in this video are the staff members of the Youth Ministry: Jeff Ginn, Ross Hammond, and Dylan Haynes.  Many thanks to Ethan Rouse for being the camera man!

We pray this fun song will help get you in the Christmas spirit!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Here are the lyrics:

“The Manger Rap”

Break it down…Away in a manger – No bed in his crib
The little baby Jesus – Tryin’ to sleep he was trippin’
I see stars in my eyes – Shinin’ light – shoot me down
The little baby Jesus – Whatcha’ doin’ in the hay?

The cows be jawin’ – Baby Jesus was hawin’
Though them cows say “holla” – Baby Jesus didn’t botha’
I feel you Big G – With your eyes on me
Stay by me holmes – have breakfast with me
Denny’s yeah – let’s get a grand slam…

Errrrrr… What?

The little baby Jesus – He’s one of my peeps
When we rollin’ with Jdog all you brothas should pray
Bless all da little homies – Big G watchin’ you
If ya wanna get the bling – gotta be in the posse.

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).

For November 27, 2011, the Rev. John Dillard uses Mark 13:24-37 and Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol” to develop the sermon, “He Came, He Comes, He Will Come”. Click below to listen, watch or download today’s sermon: