Weekly Highlights

Pastor Matt Bailey's
August 25, 2019 sermon,
"The Local Church:
Extravagant Worship
/Singing Praises"
 in its entirety on Facebook!
Click on any words above!

 

Sunday, August 25, 2019

The Chancel Choir is back! The Choir is back!
James Montgomery, Organist, ushers the choir in
with "Nun Dankett Alle Gout"!

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
is the appropriate hymn for our JOY this day!

Christen Vick, Minister to Students,
announces opportunities
AND that Jared Rudd, Lay Leader,
has an IMPORTANT
and JOYFUL announcment!

Jared Rudd announces something WONDERFUL
that has happened for our church!
Watch and listen!

 

Pastor Matt adds to the announcement,
including much appreciation
to the unknown benefactor!

Hymn of Praise most definitely!

Davin Hutchinson, Minister of Music & Worship,
leads the congregation
in the glorious hymn of praise -
"To God Be the Glory!"

How appropriate!

In addition to leading us and the choir in song,
Davin Hutchinson brings us into Confession
and preparation for deep worship.

 

Billy Snow, former Praise Service leader in this church
for many years, brought us the solo, "Known."

See and hear this song in its entirety!
Click Here!

 

Pastor Matt brought a powerful message asking the question ultimately:
Why do we gather here on Sunday mornings?

"We are here because God desires to meet us in this place!"

God loves each of us deeply!

See and hear the entire sermon!

Click HERE!

 

 

Sunday, August 18, 2019
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor Matt Bailey's
August 18, 2019 sermon,
"The Local Church: Administration"
Acts 6:1-7
 in its entirety on Facebook!
CLICK HERE!

 

 

Pastor Matt led the hymns this Sunday,
starting with the old hymn,
"Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty"

You can follow along with us on the screen to the left!

 

Christen Vick, Minister to Students,
presented all the opportunities to us
 as listed on the calendar!

 

"Majesty"
was led by Pastor Matt!
We have done it before; we will do it again!
It says a great deal about how we feel!

 

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" 
It is what we do!

Pastor Matt delights the kids with a sermon just for them!

Our own Emma Bailey brought us
the Call to Prayer hymn,
"Sweet Hour of Prayer."

(Video of her singing this song can be seen
on the Facebook sermon video from last week
AND
in the Weekly Highlights from last week
-- see below!)

Following the Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer,
everything listed on the above Sunday Bulletin
 was video recorded for Facebook!
Just click HERE to see and hear it all!

[NOTE: Sunday Bulletins are posted online
by the Thursday before the Sunday it is to happen!
CLICK HERE to see any bulletin!]

Pastor Matt challenged us to again read read read the Bible,
to learn more about FORGIVENESS
and dealing with resentment
(primarily remembering that to receive forgiveness,
we must give forgiveness to others),
and to let God lead us to do His best interests!
All is very well covered in that Facebook link of today's message!

 

 

 

Sunday, August 11, 2019
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Back to School time brought on the
"Blessing of the Backpacks!"
See it all happen at the beginning of
the video below on Facebook!

 

Pastor Matt Bailey's
August 11, 2019 sermon,
"Origin Stories: The Separation"

 in its entirety on Facebook!
CLICK HERE!

Genesis 3:21-24; Revelation 22:1-4

 

This Sunday was a great family gathering- including wonderful Praise music and beautiful old hymns and the sending off of our young people to schools - from Kindergarten to college!

The music began with James Montgomery's organ
fanfare "Sine Nomine" and turned to
"A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
led by Davin Hutchinson, Minister of Music & Worship.

Davin led us together through one of his
spirit-filled meditations and confessions!
Notice the maroon and white God is BIG Enough bracelets
on the Chancel rail for any of us to take and wear or give!

Praise the Lord to "Nothing But the Blood!"

Tara Washburn is always there to share her voice with us!

 

"The Blessing of the Backpacks"

See it in the video on Facebook and in the Happening slide show! Click here for the Happening!

Pastor Matt's daughter, Emma Bailey, shared her beautiful voice
with us through
"Sweet Hour of Prayer!"

Davin's special music during Offertory time
was an old time favorite that
some people may have not ever heard
--- it really speaks to all of us:

"His Eye is On the Sparrow!"

Pastor Matt Bailey brought his message:
"Origin Stories: The Separation" 
using Genesis 3:21-24
and 
Revelation 22:1-4

Hear it in its entirety on Facebook!

Click Here!

 

This amazing service ended with another old traditional hymn!

"In the Garden"

If you have not noticed - the videos of the
congregational hymns include the words
to the song being sung projected
on the screen to the left.
If the device you are viewing this video through
is large enough, you should be able to see
the words and sing along with us again and again!

See you next Sunday!!!

 

 

 

Thursday, August 15, 2019
Volunteers of ALL AGES!!!

 

Air conditioner filters for the Family Life Center
have been changed!
Did 83 year old Jimmy Boon take chances
climbing that ladder?
Thanks for helping out (as always), Jimmy!

 

 

Back-to-School Event
Before Worship Service!

Before the church service on Sunday, August 11th,
the Youth hosted a Reception
honoring school personnel,
as their contribution toward the
Back-to-School Sunday Celebration!

See MORE of this event in the Happening!
Click Here!

 

Sunday, August 4, 2019
Eight Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor Matt Bailey's
August 4, 2019 sermon,
"Origin Stories: The Fall"

 in its entirety on Facebook!
CLICK HERE!

Genesis 21:1-7a

 

Give-A-Kid-Chance
BackPacking Event
took place at the high school
on this afternoon
with many of our members 
working the entire time!

CLICK HERE to see it happen!

 

 

Each week, James Montgomery pours out his heart
through his music for us!
Here is the end of his Prelude
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
from this Sunday!

 

 

Davin Hutchinson, Minister of Music & Worship,
seems to choose the music for the times
as well as the story and message
they send out. Here is a portion of
"Man of Sorrow."
Vocalizing with Davin and the congregation
is Tara Washburn!

Christen Vick, Minister to Students,
had MUCH to share in the way
of opportunities for everyone.
Back to School special activities are featured!

 

 

The Hymn of Pardon appropriately
gave us the chance to sing the beautiful
"Jesus Paid it All."

 

Pastor Matt tells the children during
Children's Sermon time that if
they should feel something in their heart
that seems wrong or bad they
should ask Jesus to take the bad away!

 

Davin brings a message to us in
his special music during the Offertory -
"Living Hope."

How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame

The cross has spoken, I am forgivenThe King of kings calls me His own

Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory, whoa!

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope

Songwriters: Phil Wickham / Brian Mark Johnson

Pastor Matt Bailey brings the message in its entirety in the video on Facebook.
Whether you are a Facebook user or not,
you can still see the video. 

Listen for this line in his message:

God made the world PERFECT;
humanity caused the brokenness of the world we live in.
 

CLICK HERE

 

Holy Communion followed the message. 
The sanctuary was turned over to each of us
to receive Holy Communion 
and pray or respond
however we needed to do on this day!

Each person had the opportunity
to receive Holy Communion
at the center aisle
then go to the Chancel rail
to pray or return to their seats.

 

The service concluded
with this wonderful version of
"Amazing Grace."

 

 

Sunday, July 28, 2019
 

This Sunday was wrap-up Sunday for the VBS that completed on Friday! This Weekly Highlights column will feature VBS 2019 and more! It was a GREAT Sunday at First United Methodist Church!

All began with a traditional song that we all love
and abide by (we hope),
"The Church's One Foundation,"
led by Davin Hutchinson,
Minister of Music & Worship.

Announcements of opportunities were given
by Christen Vick, Minister to Students.

Pastor Matt Bailey reminded everyone
of the Open House at the Parsonage that afternoon!

Everyone was let loose for the weekly Meet & Greet!

Hymn of Praise immediately following
the Meet & Greet was
"All Creatures of Our God and King."

The Vacation Bible School Presentation
started with the introduction of the 
"leaders" of "To Mars and Beyond."

Mission Commander Davin talks with EP3-20!

You just got to love the humor of
EP3-20
named for the Bible verse
Ephesians 3:20.

"To Mars and Beyond" songs
learned in VBS were performed
by the kids and helpers
who were not so shy!

 

 

At this point EP3-20 and Mission Commander Davin
brought closure and more about
 "To Mars and Beyond."

 

After Prayer time and during the Offertory,
the VBS Slide Show
was presented for all to experience!

 

Pastor Matt Bailey's message
"Origin Stories: Dominion"
clarified so much about God's grand design for us.

The world is watching the church!
The church must be a reflection of who God is
both in and outside the church!
Do we reflect a false image of God?
 
See and hear it in its entirety on Facebook.
You CAN see it even if you are not a Facebook member!
CLICK HERE

 

The Hymn of Invitation was "Just As I Am."

Responding to the invitation was the pastor's family!

James Bailey, Emma Bailey, and Jennifer Bailey
officially joined the church on this Sunday!
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

 

 

 

 

Sunday, July 21, 2019

 

 

New LOOK for First United Methodist Church, Ennis?
No, SORRY, this is the set
"Mars and Beyond"
for Vacation Bible School
that starts
Wednesday, July 24th! 

Click Here for more info and Registration online!

Christen Vick, Minister to Students,
 reminds everyone of the opportunities
still out there this month and next!
See/click the Calendar for more info!

Janey Fallen brings the children
a version of the day's sermon topic
-- The Beginning!

 

Beautiful Prayer Quilts were dedicated today
made for three wonderful people,
by the Quilting Team.
L to R: Kristi Copeland, Qilan Bryan,
Juanita McBee, Carolyn Sanders,
Jill Collins, and Lou Bonett!

After the dedication, the entire congregation was invited to come forward to tie prayer knots and
to say a prayer for each of these individuals.

Click Here
to see Alex Campbell and Janet Roth,
as the congregation responds.
Ellen Earles is in the hospital in Ft. Worth
so she was unable to attend! 

 

 James Montgomery brought the Offeratory
via his magic fingers and feet
on the organ playing
"Be Thou My Vision!"

This song was also caught on the video preceeding
the sermon by Pastor Matt Bailey!

 

 

Several old tradition hymns were sung and
directed by Davin Hutchinson,
Minister of Music & Worship,
on this Sunday, but the service ended
with the one that says it all --
"I Surrender All"

 

As Pastor Matt Bailey closed the service,
he gave the Invitation for anyone
desiring to do so to become
members of the church!
Richard and Nina Webb came forward
and made the First United Methodist, Ennis,
their church home!

Welcome Richard and Nina!

Following the service and the welcoming
of the newest members,
all proceeded to the Family Life Center
for an old-fashioned Potluck Lunch welcoming
Pastor Matt Bailey and his family! 

See some of the activities of that event!
Click Here!

 

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Southern Gospel
Music Sunday

Southern Gospel Music Sunday
began with James Montgomery,
Organist/Music Associate,
 setting the purpose by playing
"When in Our Music God is Glorified!"

 

Christen Vick, Minister to Students,
presented the Announcements
before she sent us out
to Meet & Greet each other! 
Announcements can be found
in Sunday's Bulletin, too!
Click Here to view!

All ages interact with each other
during the regular Meet & Greet!

 

A Hymn Medley got things started.
Our song team consists of
Davin Hutchinson, Minister of Music & Worship;
Mark Renfro, vocalist; Steve Sainato, banjo;
and James Montgomery, keyboard & organ.

You will be able to hear mostly clips
of the requested music,
but the clips are adequate!
You should get the feeling of each one!

First up (above): "Just a Little Talk"

 

 

"I Saw the Light"

 

"I'll Fly Away"

 

 

"I'll Fly Away" - Solos & more

Davin shared the Scripture:
Psalm 100:1-5

 

"Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"

 

 

"Leaning on the Everlasting Arm"

 

Christen brought the Children's Sermon to the kiddos!
Her trick of the coin-flipping giving them the option of
Heads she wins; Tails they lose
brought the point that
we always win with Christ!

 

"Church in the Wildwood"

 

"Lily of the Valley"

 

 

Offertory time brought us Mark Renfro singing
"Precious Memories"
 

"Precious Memories" continued

"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"

 

"Power in the Blood"

Christen Vick brought the message
"Live Up to His Calling"
basing her words on the scripture
Galatians 6:9

"Love people right where they are and as they are!"

We want to be known as the church that helps people! 
That is what we do and do day after day!
We do what our calling tells us to do!

 

The LAST hymn of the day:

"Are You Washed in the Blood"

 

James Montgomery sent us away with a reprise of
"I'll Fly Away."