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Lenten Devotions – Introduction
I invite you to get immersed in this exciting and enriching season of Lent!
One Great Hour of Sharing
The One Great Hour of Sharing offering is received during Lent to provide primary support — basically administrative costs — for the work of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
Embracing Lent
Imagine 40 days without technology…
Looking Towards Lent
For some strange reason, Lent is my favorite season in the Christian liturgical calendar.
New Adult Bible Study
A new adult Bible study is offered on Sundays, through March 30.
Reflections on the past year
Dear Friends, By the time you receive and read this El Portal article, we will be in between Christmas and New Year. Before celebrating the New Year, let’s reflect on the past year. How would you characterize 2013 for you and your family? Below are some of my thoughts in review. In the latter half of 2013, we experienced change and difficulty. In September, we had a change in the organist position. After a couple of months of substitutes, we…
Decorating
Dear Friends, Last Saturday, several folks came to the church to decorate the sanctuary, social hall, and Friendship Room; and to hang the “joy” sign, and the large wreath on the front of our entrance. For the next three Sundays our church will be adorned in greens, and purple paraments, purple candles, Christmas lights, ornaments, wreaths, and manger scenes. What remains are the radiant red poinsettias, which are due to arrive. How do you decorate your home? In addition to…
Response to the Crisis in the Philippines
We were pleased to respond to the crisis in the Philippines with a prayer vigil on Thursday, November 14, and a collection drive to pack some “balikbayan boxes” to send. Many thanks to those of you who brought blankets, canned goods, clothing, toiletries, toys, and other supplies.
“Do You Know Jesus?”
Bishop Carcaño shared this story which had occurred during the morning worship service…
2013 Charge Conference
Our annual Charge Conference has been scheduled for:
Saturday, November 9, at 1:30pm at First United Methodist Church of Wilmington.