First United Methodist Church DeSoto

WORSHIP LIVE!

[12/27/20]   PLEASE TAKE NOTE: the Communion planned for today has been post-poned. There will be no Drive-thru Communion after church this morning.

Join us tomorrow morning at WORSHIP LIVE! at 10:30 a.m. for a very special year-end service. The service will include The Wesley Covenant Renewal, and Baptism Renewal. What a great way to end the year, fully committed to Christ and His Church in 2021! Associate Pastor Gary Stephens will be preaching.

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FUMC DeSoto Church Staff Christmas Day Greeting

It was a wonderful Christmas Eve!

WORSHIP LIVE! on Christmas Eve

A Christmas Message From Bishop McKee

A Christmas message from Bishop Mike McKee of the North Texas Conference

https://mailchi.mp/ntcumc/a-christmas-message-from-bishop-mckee?e=e5ba24a8aa

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First United Methodist Church DeSoto's cover photo

The "Christmas Star" is tonight - the first visible "great conjunction" of Saturn and Jupiter since 1226 (it wasn't visible in 1623). Look to the SW one hour after sunset. (about 6:25 p.m.) It will appear as a REALLY bright star, easily visible to the naked eye. But with binoculars or a telescope you should be able to see the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter.
If you miss it, it won't happen again until 2080.

"Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to Thy perfect Light."

Was this the star of the Wise Men? No. A convergence happens for a only few hours and then is gone. It certainly doesn't last the length of time it took the Wise Men to travel. But tonight is a beautiful opportunity to look in wonder at the night sky and remember the star that leads us to Epiphany in a few weeks.
https://www.space.com/great-conjunction-jupiter-saturn-christmas-star-2020-nasa-tips

WORSHIP LIVE!

Advent 2020: Fourth Sunday Reflection

FRIDAY FAITH MOMENT with Bishop Mike McKee:
The Fourth Sunday of Advent

https://youtu.be/u0WZ33vbPco

youtube.com Bishop Michael McKee's Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Advent (2020) for the North Texas Conference.

Our FINAL Celebration Bank of 2020 will be THIS SUNDAY!
What are you celebrating in December, or to close out this year?
Email your celebrations to [email protected] by Sunday morning, or text them to 214-477-9552. CELEBRATE!

Don't miss the final Sunday of Advent as we celebrate the LOVE of God, wrapped in swaddling clothes. Love came down at Christmas! Join us right here for WORSHIP LIVE! at 10:30 a.m. If you need a copy of the bulletin, email [email protected]

Katie Cannon, Red Oak HS Senior Shows True Spirit of Christmas - Focus Daily News

Look who’s in the news! Our own Katie Cannon and FUMCD!

Way to go, Katie!!

https://www.focusdailynews.com/katie-cannon-red-oak-hs-senior-shows-true-spirit-of-christmas/?fbclid=IwAR3PjexUsyRgkhiiHjUkoByLma0avNCQNEwNwzFt5Q0_IJAELssPBJW12MY

focusdailynews.com Katie Cannon, Red Oak HS Senior, believes in helping others, giving back to the community through projects like Bags for the Better.

John Wesley is Methodism's founder. It's #weselywednesday

It's #WesleyWednesday!

If you’ve enjoyed reading and sharing Wesley Wednesday quotes this year, please consider sending us a donation towards the ongoing work of the New Room. You can do so here: newroombristol.org.uk/donate

Last Sunday was a morning of beautiful Christmas music - the joint effort of many, many people! Soli Deo gloria!

The video has now been posted to Youtube. That version has been edited and begins with the Prelude.

Interview with St. Nicholas

December 6 is the birthday of someone very special, and we got an interview with him!

WORSHIP LIVE! (video begins before live service starts)

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent: JOY!
JOY TO THE WORLD, the LORD HAS COME!

Remember the choir and orchestra will present "ALL IS WELL" at 10:30 a.m.

This musical is very much as "sing-along-with-the-orchestra" event. We suggest you download the LARGE PRINT version of the bulletin for easy reading of the lyrics to the Christmas carols. Most of them you will be able to sing without looking!

If you did not receive a copy of the bulletin by email, please email [email protected] and we will see that you receive a copy before Sunday morning.

Please pray for our sister church. The sanctuary at Anna UMC burned down last night.

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with Bishop McKee

Our FRIDAY FAITH MOMENT in preparation for the 3rd Sunday of Advent: JOY, with Bishop Michael McKee
https://mailchi.mp/ntcumc/celebrate-the-third-sunday-of-advent-with-bishop-mckee?e=e5ba24a8aa

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What is your FAVORITE Christmas Carol? The ONE song that says "It's Christmas" to your heart.

List it below. ONE per person. If it isn't currently scheduled we might be able to work it in over the remaining weeks of Advent and Christmastide.

No, we won't be singing "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" or "All I Want for Christmas is You" or Jingle Bells". It has to fit into a WORSHIP service.

I saw a 4-CD set with 100 Christmas carols on it, so go for it.

Children’s Sunday school lesson 12-6-2020

WORSHIP LIVE! 12-6-20

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Join us for WORSHIP LIVE! at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate the PEACE that Christ brought. We will also be having Communion.

Don’t forget to pick up you kid’s Sunday School kits this Sunday during drive-by communion! We can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t forget to pick up your kiddos Sunday School kits this Sunday morning during drive by communion! We can’t wait to see you there!

Advent 2020: Week 2 Reflection

Our Friday Faith Moment with Bishop McKee, in preparation for the 2nd Sunday in Advent
https://youtu.be/hOowszfPH10

youtube.com Bishop Michael McKee's Reflection for the second Sunday of Advent (2020) for the North Texas Conference.

On Sunday morning, December 13, our choral ensemble and orchestra will present a very different type of Christmas musical:
for much of the program YOU will be the choir!

Yes, there will be vocal solos, instrumental solos, and choral singing. But there will also be lots of opportunity for YOU to sing along with the orchestra. Think of it as a chance to sing in the choir – with no one listening but your family (and they should be singing too!)

Plan to turn up the volume and SING ALONG!

From Trumpets to Harp – we will have the players.
From Sopranos to Basses we will have singers.
It will be the next best thing to being there in person!

Make plans to join us at our regular time: WORSHIP LIVE! – Sunday December 13, at 10:30 a.m.

The theme is a reminder we all need in 2020: “ALL IS WELL"!

For any who might be interested, the Perkins Seminary Advent service is TOMORROW, Thursday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. on the Perkins Seminary YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9h3NfXZMNZV0JLgj8j2SRA

https://ntcumc.org/news/perkins-virtual-advent-service-set-for-thursday-dec-3?utm_source=North+Texas+Conference+List&utm_campaign=746d84079f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_12_01_03_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5188f143d4-746d84079f-57872345

John Wesley was the founder of the Methodist movement. His mother, Susanna, was quite a woman! Today is #weselywednesday!

It's #WesleyWednesday! Here's today's quote from Susanna Wesley.

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As past of our WORSHIP LIVE! service this Sunday we will be observing Communion. If you are participating with us from home, be sure to have your personal elements ready. We will again be offering Drive-Thru Communion immediately following the morning service until 12:15 p.m.

Beautiful 1st Sunday of Advent! HOPE