I am pleased to announce that Reverend Dr. John Allen has been appointed as our new Senior Pastor! Pastor John has been in ministry for over 35 years and is no stranger to North Texas, having served at a number of churches in our conference including Trietsch Memorial UMC in Flower...
During the Night of Worship in October, we had a time of praying for our church and listening for what God would say to us as a church in this time. Here are some of the responses people shared with us: We love our selfishness, please may we love the world the way you do. May the...
It is our tradition to take the month of October to celebrate our pastors and staff. We are so blessed for our pastors, staff and their families and the many ways that they faithfully serve and selflessly give of their time and talents. So how can we show them our appreciation? Pray for...
Joe Wesley Heaton, 81, of Denison, died Sunday, June 24 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel. Horace Groff will officiate. A family visitation will be held one hour before the service at...
The Bible reminds us that if we love God, we should also love our brothers and sisters who are in need. (I John 3:17, 4:19-21). The Benevolence fund is an assistance ministry to people who are needing financial help. Trained members interview those people who are requesting...
Hi! I'm Nancy Golden, director of Pursuit - our Young Adults Ministry here at First Church. According to Sticky Faith, an organization created to help set students on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service, college students who have contact with their former youth leaders and adults from...
We are so richly blessed by the dedication and loving care of our pastors and staff. Now is our opportunity to bless them for enriching our lives with God’s Word and tirelessly demonstrating God’s love. October is Pastor and Staff Appreciation Month. Look for ways to show your...
Save the date for these summer events you won't want to miss! Youth Lift Weekend - June 9-11 VBS - June 13-16 Kids Camp - June 27-30 Youth Camp - July 13-17 Wacky Camp - August 1-5
The annual Easter Egg Scramble will take place on Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. for all kids and families. Help make this event a very sweet time by bringing in your donation of candy filled eggs! Please be sure that all candy is individually wrapped. We will be collecting candy and egg...
The Psalms are songs, written not for reading but singing. What if we could sing them again, claiming the Psalms as the soundtrack of our lives? This Lent, we’re challenging every member of our congregation to do just that using “Soundtrack.” Each day sing a psalm, read a brief...
